Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

[JackFan96]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

I predict we'll hear The Pride play "Ring the Bells" many times. Here's a link so you can listen to it as a primer before you head for the game...

http://www.sdsufoundation.org/sdsu.aspx?pgID=990

Slept like crap. Woke at about 4. It's 6:21 and I'm ready to roll, cowbell in tow. See you all at Cubby's and/or the Backyard. Should be a whale of a game. (Had to do it one last time.)

Go Big,
Go Blue,
Go Jacks!

[Jack4Life]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

I predict we'll hear The Pride play "Ring the Bells" many times. Here's a link so you can listen to it as a primer before you head for the game...

http://www.sdsufoundation.org/sdsu.aspx?pgID=990

Slept like crap. Woke at about 4. It's 6:21 and I'm ready to roll, cowbell in tow. See you all at Cubby's and/or the Backyard. Should be a whale of a game. (Had to do it one last time.)

Go Big,
Go Blue,
Go Jacks!

I hear ya. Been up since 3:30 as mentioned in the weather thread. I just want to get going. Can't stand the wait. Got the vehicle packed with cooler, Jacks Club can cozies, munchies, chairs, SDSU flag. All that left is to get the wife up and put the chili in the Jeep and go...

[Jack4Life]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

I hear ya. Been up since 3:30 as mentioned in the weather thread. I just want to get going. Can't stand the wait. Got the vehicle packed with cooler, Jacks Club can cozies, munchies, chairs, SDSU flag. All that left is to get the wife up and put the chili in the Jeep and go...

Need some advise from fellow forumers. How do I tactfully wake my wife up and tell her it is time to get up and ready so I can go tailgate?

[rabidrabbit]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

Need some advise from fellow forumers. How do I tactfully wake my wife up and tell her it is time to get up and ready so I can go tailgate?

Get her blanket, and pillow, fold the seat down and she can continue sleeping in the car. LOL!!!!


Go Jacks!

Oh Yeah, don't forget the peppermint schnapps in the Hot Chocolate to be the wake up drink.

Have FUN AND RING THE BELLS!!!!

[Jack4Life]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

Get her blanket, and pillow, fold the seat down and she can continue sleeping in the car. LOL!!!!


Go Jacks!

Oh Yeah, don't forget the peppermint schnapps in the Hot Chocolate to be the wake up drink.

Have FUN AND RING THE BELLS!!!!

She's not a big drinker, but maybe a little something in her coffee. Well, she is up and moving. 1:47 minutes from Yankton to Backyard. Gotta stop at Starbucks, Jeep loaded, 7:59 AM. As they said in Blues Brothers, "Let's hit it!"

Should be a whale of game...

[Jack4Life]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

I'm outta here. See you all at the game...

Should be a whale of a game.

GO JACKS!!!

[West-River_Jack]

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Need some advise from fellow forumers. How do I tactfully wake my wife up and tell her it is time to get up and ready so I can go tailgate?

That's easy. Tell her it gonna be a whale of game and she will thank you!

[filbert]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

My prediction is 45-42 SDSU in a real rollercoaster of a game, with both teams having 14 point leads at some point in the festivities.

[thebluehatman]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

Jacks roll 45-38. Some new fun Jackrabbit plays near the goal line lead to confusion and a W.

[EQguy]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

Just for fun lets take a look at the common opponents.

SDSU Lost to Western Ill. in 4 over times 26-29. Same kind of hard hitting game NDSU had but The BISON put them away in regulation. In fact the BISON had the game well in hand by the half. Jacks big weakness was rushing defense giving up 244 yds.

SFA was a complete romp for the Jacks. They scored in every quarter and held the Lumberjacks to a shutout. Even at that they only had 364 yds total offense. NDSU on the other hand racked up 571 total yds on the way to a 28-19 win. How is it that the Jacks won 45-0 and NDSU with all those yards only put up 28? Turnovers. SFA gave up 5 to the Jacks. NDSU gave up 5 to SFA. Clearly in this comparison NDSU had a much better day capped by 350 yds rushing! Giving up 5 turn overs and winning also says something.

SDSU got Cal Poly at home and won 48-35. Again they scored in every quarter. Both teams had huge offensive stats. SDSU had an impressive 502 yds and the Mustangs rolled up 433. They did most of their damage rushing with 398 yds! The Jackrabbits had a good day too rushing for 320 yds.

Things were a little more modest in the NDSU game. NDSU solidly out gained the Mustangs by 100 yds doing most of the damage through the air. Again the big difference was turnovers. The Jacks collected 2 fumbles and didnt give the ball up. NDSU gave up 2 int, 1 for a score and 2 fumbles. They still won.

Neither team really had trouble with SUU. Both scored almost at will but SDSU gave up a lot of passing yards. The Jackrabbits also collected 5 ints and 2 fumbles. No wonder these guys are +12 on the year! NDSU also collected a few turnovers and Walker had a great day.

What does that tell me? If NDSU hangs onto the ball they should be able to sustain drives mainly on the ground with Walker striking when he has to. Give the Jackrabbits their game, if they can get it, and NDSU still wins.

Im sticking with my 8 pt spread and over/under of 62. The Jacks are at home, have had success against the BISON there, so if your are a Jacks fan hedge your bets. Take the Jackrabbits the points and bet the over. On the other hand its very possible the BISON could have a big day. BISON fans should take The BISON and the over.

Someone said somewhere that statistics are like bikinis what they show you is nice but what they don't show you is nicer.

I'm getting ready to leave for the game so I'll hit one quick.
Take a look at the WIU game again and look at yards in regulation. Donaldson was absolutely shut down in regulation, their running came from their qb which yours won't do. Donaldson did get some yards in the 4 overtimes which inflated his stats. Should be a great game comparing scores or not. I'll use what the other GWFC coaches said as my barometer.

[oldalum]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

Here are some interesting numbers from Terry's blog in the Argus today:

Food for thought
Posted in SDSU | Friday, November 16th, 2007 |

Just in case you weren’t already sure that Saturday’s Great West title tilt has the makings of a classic, some stats to consider on the eve of the big game:

NDSU has allowed 216 points. SDSU has given up 220.

Steve Walker has thrown for 2,154 yards, 19 TDs, 9 INTs. Ryan Berry is at 2,028 yards, 19 TDs, 9 INTs.

Tyler Roehl has 1,352 yards rushing with 19 TDs on 183 carries. Cory Koenig has 1,135 yards and 13 scores on 191 carries.

Kole Heckendorf has 43 catches for 712 yards and 6 TDs. JaRon Harris has 40 catches for 664 yards and 7 TDs.

SDSU has allowed 11 sacks, NDSU 13.

Shawn Bibeau is 13 of 18 on field goals, just like Parker Douglass.

Sleep on that.

[NorCalJack]

Re: Predictions for NDSU vs. SDSU

Well here is my prediction. SDSU has run Koenig at QB several timers this year and has run every time, look for him or someone else to throw a pass that is not a QBout of that formation today.

Score SDSU 38, NDSU 17

Attendance: 16,895

Go State!!!

[Jacks#1Fan]

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What does that tell me? If NDSU hangs onto the ball they should be able to sustain drives mainly on the ground with Walker striking when he has to. Give the Jackrabbits their game, if they can get it, and NDSU still wins. Im sticking with my 8 pt spread and over/under of 62.

Looks like the statistical record and unbiased opinion didn't work on this occasion. Maybe the Bison turnovers finally caught up with them! Hope you didn't bet too much of your wordly goods on the spread and over/under!