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ValleyTalk:
Well I know we played mediocre and all last week, but just a reminder, we still won a MVFC game after turning it over 4 times, not punting until there was 3 minutes again, and kicking three field goals in the redzone. I don't care if it is USD or SDSU, a win in the conference is important. I think anyone who sat in the stands Saturday knows if this team plays to their potential, and I do believe we are close, they can be pretty darn good this year. That is not some rah rah mindset, it is true. Our defense played pretty darn good Saturday despite those two late drives in the game. Offensively we need to learn to convert those red zone possessions into TD's, but if we can do that, watch out. Special teams wise, we are in very very good shape. We have the ability to kick touch backs this year and any returns, to my memory, have not gone for very big returns.

Now we have a big road test, albeit a winnable one, vs an Illinois State that has lost 3 straight since beating Northwestern. They are pretty good defensively, but it seems as though their offense is nowhere near as strong as previous years when Roberson and Coprich took over in the second half to beat us each year. This is a winnable game and one we need to win.

I fully expect Pelini to have this team ready.

Go Guins!

Wick250:
We remember the failed two point conversion last year, but we lost that game because of a pick six in the first half and, as Valley just noted, their two studs went off against us in the second half.  Fortunately, they are gone, and Illinois State has had trouble running the ball.  Their sophomore quarterback is completing 70% of his passes, but we'll take our chances if they do indeed turn out to be one-dimensional.

The outcome will depend on our offense.  Will this be the game when we score points in the second half?  Does not the law of probability and chance suggest that we are due, in spite of any coaching?  I guess we will find out.

FOOTBALLFEVER:
The Redbirds have two close losses this year to Eastern Illinois and Indiana St..I still can't figure out the Missouri St. blowout win over the sycamore's..Either the Bears are Damn good or the Sycamores and Redbirds are down this year

ytownchief22:
Should have won this game last year... Will win this year!

The YO Show:
I like the guins in this one. Should be nice payback for last year.  fb

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