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    Game week! I hope the team enjoyed the break and that some of those achy bones and muscles feel a little bit better.

    I didn't get to watch the St. Francis vs. Villanova game but have read a few recaps.

    Villanova has a stout defense and sounds similar to YSU and IL St. They have a defensive end who is projected as a late round draft pick. They are a power running team but their QB can throw and he put up decent numbers this past week but against questionable competition. Their coach is retiring after a long tenure and it seems like they are rallying to send him out on top.

    Jacks will need to play a physical game on both sides of the ball. I can't imagine scouting us and trying to predict what we will do on offense. It seems like we have been switching it up all season with our sets, personnel and motions. I would hope that we see a few counters out of our usual tendencies (ex: actually giving it on the jet sweep or TC keeping it on the read option). I hope the growth of our defense continues and that the young secondary can show up and play a strong game like they did against UNI. I think if we shut down the run and make them one dimensional, we will be okay. I'm predicting a Jacks victory 35-17.

    There are still 6,200 seats available. I know that many are waiting to see what the weather is like, but I really hope we have a decent showing. I would love to have 10,000 plus but I don't think we will get there.
    Jackrabbits: Long ears, strong hind legs, gritty, relentless, fearless.

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    Re: Playoffs 2016: Nova

    There will be a lot more then 6200 seats available after today when the release the season ticket holder seats. Season ticket holders have until the end of today to buy their allotted seats. I'll say again, if we get 10K in the house on Saturday I will be a happy man.

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      The long range forecast still calls for temperature in the low 30's, partly cloudy, and up to 10 mph southerly breeze. It would be a perfect day for Villanova's Coach Andy Talley to conclude his career. St Frances managed to pass for 237 yards and they only managed 27 rushing yards. 74 yards came on 1 pass. St Frances also scored on a 78 yard return of an interception. I watched most of the first 3 quarters and Villanova should have blown those fellows out. Only 2059 fans in the stands for a 50 degree day in Philadelphia. The 8 games for the first round had very poor attendance. Only 3 of the games had crowds between 5000-6000. If 10,000 arrive for Saturday, the FCS would be pleased.
      Best to remember these are kids and they are doing everything they can to entertain us, be scholars, and all in all be great humans. Jackedforlife

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        I'm imploring Jackrabbit fans to please show up for this team this weekend!

        If we as fans can't do our part by getting at least 10k in the Dana for this game, we as fans don't deserve a team that is a legit National Championship contender. Our players and coaches deserve it but we as fans have not shown that we know what it takes to be fans of a National Championship team. This team and program is there, not to mention the palace we are so fortunate to enjoy games in...dare I say they've done this in spite of a fair-weather fan base? I guess we'll see.

        This is the greatest offensive team ever assembled at SDSU if not in all of FCS. How it is even possible that we don't get 10k in the Dana is beyond me. Please prove me wrong...PLEASE.
        SDSU...Passionate, Relentless, Champions.

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          Re: Playoffs 2016: Nova

          Agree with all of the above. Reality is we still don't have a large enough hard-core fan base that will be their regardless of the ticket price, weather or vast array of other priorities on Saturday afternoon. If we hit more than 7,000 I will be pleasantly shocked! The apathy for late season/post season games is fairly prevalent in FCS with a few exceptions like in Fargo.

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            Re: Playoffs 2016: Nova

            There is 1450 tickets available on east side in middle 3 sections. The season ticket holders that did not purchase should show on the open seats in morning. That will give an idea early what to anticipate for the base numbers.
            Best to remember these are kids and they are doing everything they can to entertain us, be scholars, and all in all be great humans. Jackedforlife

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              Re: Playoffs 2016: Nova

              I've been to every "cold weather" game since 2003. Really only a few games stick out in my mind as cold even....Ill st. In 2008, UND in 2010 and WIU in 2014. I dont say that to brag, but to say I'll be stunned....stunned if there are more than 8k. Hopefully the students show up, but even that will be lackluster since they are spparently somewhat boycotting this year.

              Hopefully the more enclosed (warmer?) stadium and concession areas draws more.

              Fans need to get over the cold and be there.
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                I'll be there with the rest of the diehards, which makes the game a lot more fun. The Illinois St, UND, Eastern Illinois, WIU and other cold weather games were some of the best games to be at.

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                  Re: Playoffs 2016: Nova

                  Originally posted by UWMandSDSU View Post
                  I'll be there with the rest of the diehards, which makes the game a lot more fun. The Illinois St, UND, Eastern Illinois, WIU and other cold weather games were some of the best games to be at.
                  See, I don't even remember EIU being that cold people...a testament to how exciting playoff football is...you don't even feel the weather!

                  Well, that and I look like this, except blue, not red....
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                    Re: Playoffs 2016: Nova

                    I will be coming up from southeast Nebraska. Couldn't convince the wife to come though.

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                      Re: Playoffs 2016: Nova

                      Originally posted by RowdyRabbit View Post
                      See, I don't even remember EIU being that cold people...a testament to how exciting playoff football is...you don't even feel the weather!

                      Well, that and I look like this, except blue, not red....
                      Looked back at box score. It was 33 with N wind at 11mph. That's pretty nice. Similar conditions are expected this weekend.

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                        Re: Playoffs 2016: Nova

                        Originally posted by UWMandSDSU View Post
                        Looked back at box score. It was 33 with N wind at 11mph. That's pretty nice. Similar conditions are expected this weekend.
                        Literally, I go insane with the layers.

                        Top half: Long sleeve thermal, short sleeve T, 2 long sleeve T's, a hoodie, a windbreaker, and a huge winter coat.
                        Bottom half: tighty whities, thermal long johns, pajama pants, jogging pants, flannel lined jeans and coveralls.
                        Feet: ankle socks, knee high socks, snowmobile socks winter boots

                        I stay perfectly warm.
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                          I've said it before, and I'll say it again: if you don't like the cold, go to Florida and become a Gator. (You chose SDSU.) SHOW UP!!!!
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                            Re: Playoffs 2016: Nova

                            Originally posted by RowdyRabbit View Post
                            See, I don't even remember EIU being that cold people...a testament to how exciting playoff football is...you don't even feel the weather!

                            Well, that and I look like this, except blue, not red....
                            I was at the EIU game as well and the only place I noticed the cold were my feet. The rest of me was perfectly fine, but apparently doubling up on wool socks wasn't enough.

                            Even with cold toes, I enjoyed the experience and didn't regret it for a second. Plus I now get to say I saw a future NFL QB play live, even though the Jacks D didn't make him look like one in that game.
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                              Re: Playoffs 2016: Nova

                              Originally posted by Kemo View Post
                              I was at the EIU game as well and the only place I noticed the cold were my feet. The rest of me was perfectly fine, but apparently doubling up on wool socks wasn't enough.

                              Even with cold toes, I enjoyed the experience and didn't regret it for a second. Plus I now get to say I saw a future NFL QB play live, even though the Jacks D didn't make him look like one in that game.
                              While I won't make it to the game from Louisiana or Texas, we get to watch 2, if not 3, future NFL Jacks Sat. Pay for Loge seats and be in under heaters. 10k is doable, especially if students come out. It's a triple play Jacks sports day. Mbb, fb, & wbb. Celebrate in Brookings on a normal Dec day.

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