GDT: South Dakota (10/26/24)

[trueblue]

Why do we insist on screen plays on 3rd down? It only ever worked with Jaxon Janke and not very often. Pushing the ball down field has worked, Olson needs to quit overthinking it.

I wouldn't say it was all the call on WR screen to Wilde- one of the receivers out there didn't get his block.

[Cowbell]

A little perspective. Beginning with the Mike Daly era in 1991, South Dakota State University began placing significant resources into the football program. At that time, USD was fairly dominant in our rivalry and held a 46/35/7 record against us. Since 1991, we have had a 22 win and 6 loss record with them. Thus, the all-time record stands at 58/52/7. Rivalry games are always difficult, regardless of team records. Monday morning quarterbacking and second-guessing is what passionate fans do. All I know is that I'd rather be us than them.

[Cowbell]

I apologize for my math skills.

[jakejc795]

It may be a draw as to whose OC is better. (or worse ). USD brought back memories of Jason Eck with all the trick plays, none of which worked. It eventually came down to the Jacks scoring three offensive TD's to one for the Yotes.

There were bound to be growing pains. Hopefully Jacks will continue to improve, and Olson/Freund will have us looking back on this as an inflection point preceding sustained upward trajectory

I'm a fan of the Jacks' remaining schedule because they should be able to recalibrate versus Racers, ramp up versus Hawks, gain confidence versus Salukis and face stiffer road test versus Bears.

[91jack]

29 passes and 3 wre to TE's
WR's drop balls (except Wilde)
The QB's are the power RB's. 4th and 1- put the QB under center and use a TE to help push him forward
Kick the opening kickoff out-of-bounds (with the wind) instead of through the endzone
Bad snap on a FG. That is a missed FG two weeks in a row( 50+ is understandable) and blocked PAT in 2 weeks
The QB looks down the field (briefly) and then immediatly passes to the flat most of the time.
I don't remember if the 7 offensive linemen lining up in a straight line worked at all this season. If you put one of them (or have a TE- who can block) in the backfield to lead thm through the hole, I might like it better.

SDSU played two really good teams in back-to-backs and played them both tough while struggling on offense and special teams. Hopefully they can improve in those two phases between now and playoff time.

[salemjack]

Has Roger’s ever clarified who the play caller is?

Is it actually Olson?

If so, he should give up play calling duties and focus on the O Line, let Freund handle play calling. He has history showing he can call a great game.

[Jacked_Up]

Has Roger’s ever clarified who the play caller is?

Is it actually Olson?

If so, he should give up play calling duties and focus on the O Line, let Freund handle play calling. He has history showing he can call a great game.

I've heard the coach say that Olson calls the offensive plays, with input from Freund.
Bobbit calls the defensive formations, with input from Banks.

[Jacked_Up]

The officiating crew sure had trouble spotting the ball. The Jacks appeared to be the victim of two, terrible spots.
The game was kind of ugly in other respects, too, but ultimately it was a good, crucial win for the Jacks.
The Yolks-Cows game late in the season should be interesting.

[JackJD]

I read some post-game Yotes discussion. I think the Yotes fans have already forgotten that their offense scored one TD. They rushed for 82 yards for the game. Certainly USD should be a part of the discussion about the top FCS teams but the better team won last night.

[jacks1]

I read some post-game Yotes discussion. I think the Yotes fans have already forgotten that their offense scored one TD. They rushed for 82 yards for the game. Certainly USD should be a part of the discussion about the top FCS teams but the better team won last night.

The 2-3 scores better than us aren't even my favorite takes from the board of the criminally dumb. It's that last night proved that they are the best team in the FCS. Remember kids...it's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

[JackrabbitGuy]

I think Mark G played really well on Saturday. The numbers weren't huge but in these top 5 matchups the numbers are often lower. I thought he stood in the pocket mostly and delivered the ball with confidence. Yes there were a couple drops but there were also some good hits by USD secondary to dislodge a few

Hard fought game. Brutal 2 weeks. It would have of course been nice to win in Fargo as well but we are through it and this team has room to grow. I look forward to the rest of the season and if we get a chance to move back up to a top 2 seed. This is out of our control though as it would take an NDSU and/or Montana State loss, so just need to keep getting better and be build toward the playoffs.

[JacksFan80]

I read some post-game Yotes discussion. I think the Yotes fans have already forgotten that their offense scored one TD. They rushed for 82 yards for the game. Certainly USD should be a part of the discussion about the top FCS teams but the better team won last night.

Yeah they’re delusional. SDSU defense absolutely dominated the USD offense most of the game just like they did in 22 and 23. Difference between those games and this one is that the SDSU offense is atrocious now.

[Prairiehaas]

Yeah they’re delusional. SDSU defense absolutely dominated the USD offense most of the game just like they did in 22 and 23. Difference between those games and this one is that the SDSU offense is atrocious now.

Atrocious might be an overstatement. Jacks just played 2 of the best 4 teams in FCS, of which they are a third. Those two teams have 2 of the 3 best defenses in FCS, of which SDSU is the third. In both of the last two games SDSU's offense performed better than their opponent with the exception of points scored by NDSU (which may have been affected by a bad call on the 2 yd line in the 4th qtr, just sayin').

Could the offense perform better? Of course, and I expect the offense will. What I am saying is the opposing teams had much to do with the offensive performance. And, after losing the best RB, 2 of the best WRs, a TE and 2 of the best OL in FCS (from an offense that was arguably the best offense seen in FCS), this offense is doing pretty well. Again, it could be better. But atrocious? Not really.

[73alum]

Atrocious might be an overstatement. Jacks just played 2 of the best 4 teams in FCS, of which they are a third. Those two teams have 2 of the 3 best defenses in FCS, of which SDSU is the third. In both of the last two games SDSU's offense performed better than their opponent with the exception of points scored by NDSU (which may have been affected by a bad call on the 2 yd line in the 4th qtr, just sayin').

Could the offense perform better? Of course, and I expect the offense will. What I am saying is the opposing teams had much to do with the offensive performance. And, after losing the best RB, 2 of the best WRs, a TE and 2 of the best OL in FCS (from an offense that was arguably the best offense seen in FCS), this offense is doing pretty well. Again, it could be better. But atrocious? Not really.

I like the summation of the facts! Is the offense as good as last year? Not yet! Here is why!! You explained it and I would be surprised if the Jacks didn’t get close to last years talented offense even with the young but talented players

[ringthebells]

I keep waiting for the offense to gel. It is game 8. I am hopeful that the offense gets it together, but I am losing faith. We scored 24 against Augie, their defense must be near the top of the FCS as well.