Game Week: Western Illinois

[SoDakJack]

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I would also like to see more Daniel.

Perhaps the questions on the line make Brady the choice since he can better pick up the blitz? It just seems that Mikey is more of a Stig type runner.

[bigticket1]

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Seems like an experience/seniority thing. Although I think "big plays" are more likely with Brady... that's not what we need right now. We need someone who can get 7 or 8 yards on 1st down to take the pressure off of our passing game, which Mikey has done and can do well. Brady seems to get stuffed all too often. Seems like a 3rd down role would suit him better.

Whenever I see a running back get stuffed, I usually put the blame more on the blocking than on the running back. I have no problem with an equal split in carries with Brady and Mikey, but Brady does have 190 more yards in only six more carries. And if they are going to continue to run some option like they did on Saturday, Brady seems to be a better choice there.

[MontanaRabbit]

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I know the rotation is there so it shouldn't be that big of deal, but I feel like Mikey is a better #2 option at tailback. There is part of me that thinks he may be our best running back. Is there something, other than just being a sophomore, that is holding him back? Is he less effective as a blocker? As a pass receiver?

I agree with this and the numbers seem to support your argument.

Mengarelli 65 attempts for 483 yds and 6 TDs
Daniel 59 attempts for 299 yds and 7 TDs
Wallace 49 attempts for 217 yds and 3 TDs

For the season we are averaging 190 yds/game as a team. The numbers are really skewed by three games though, Duquense, SIU, and Missouri St.

[SoDakJack]

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Whenever I see a running back get stuffed, I usually put the blame more on the blocking than on the running back. I have no problem with an equal split in carries with Brady and Mikey, but Brady does have 190 more yards in only six more carries. And if they are going to continue to run some option like they did on Saturday, Brady seems to be a better choice there.

I think those numbers are a bit skewed by where those carries occur. Seems to me that Mikey has been the goal-to-go guy while Brady's carries come with more yards to be had...maybe that is me just remembering the details that support my argument though.

[Justwin]

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I think those numbers are a bit skewed by where those carries occur. Seems to me that Mikey has been the goal-to-go guy while Brady's carries come with more yards to be had...maybe that is me just remembering the details that support my argument though.

You are correct.

[jakejc795]

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I know the rotation is there so it shouldn't be that big of deal, but I feel like Mikey is a better #2 option at tailback. There is part of me that thinks he may be our best running back. Is there something, other than just being a sophomore, that is holding him back? Is he less effective as a blocker? As a pass receiver?

A couple of Daniel's blitz pick ups have stood out as pretty stellar to me, so I'd like to think that isn't the reason. However, maybe I didn't notice some missed blocks.

[jakejc795]

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My preview: http://jackrabbitillustrated.blogspo...niversity.html

Jackrabbit Preview with Stig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeeFmX6mNuU

Hoping your second prediction is the one that plays out Sat.

[CappinHard]

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FYI, we are 4 point underdogs and the total is 64 according to 5dimes. Predicted score of 34-30.

I'm going to predict an SDSU win, 42-36.

[westernjack]

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Weather prediction for Saturday in Macomb. High 42, cloudy, 10-20 mph wind, 40% chance rain.

[jakejc795]

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Weather prediction for Saturday in Macomb. High 42, cloudy, 10-20 mph wind, 40% chance rain.

Hopefully there's 100% chance of a Soulek rumble to end zone and a Rozeboom and/or Brown pick 6.

[slosho]

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FYI, we are 4 point underdogs and the total is 64 according to 5dimes. Predicted score of 34-30.

I'm going to predict an SDSU win, 42-36.

Seems the Oddsmakers should be national rankings pollsters.

[RabbitObsessed]

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I've been wrong a lot recently, and I hope I'm wrong again. I predict we get our asses kicked by 10+. We score late to make it look closer than it is.

[He hate me]

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Weather prediction for Saturday in Macomb. High 42, cloudy, 10-20 mph wind, 40% chance rain.

Good thing we have a QB that can throw the ball in adverse weather conditions....

[SDSUAlum08]

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Good thing we have a QB that can throw the ball in adverse weather conditions....

If it makes you feel any better, SDSU thinks they can pass against them.

[jackdaniel]

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Dr Jekyll we win,Mr Hyde we lose.