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Road Warriors: Youngstown St Penguins vs North Dakota St. Bison game week thread
penguinpower:
--- Quote from: FOOTBALLFEVER on November 01, 2016, 08:52:56 AM ---I'm hearing RB King Frazier could be out for this game
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Yes that is true, he is questionable. Too bad we don't have coverage like this without going to YouTube and searching for it.
https://www.bisonmediazone.com/video-blog-ndsu-vs-youngstown-state/
http://gobison.com/index.aspx?path=football&tab=football2
ytownchief22:
The offense is still high schoolish and YSU will struggle to run the ball and Wells will be forced to throw which is a problem. Defense will need to get at least 2 turnovers and a defensive TD for a chance to win.
Penguin Nation:
Massey gives YSU a 15% chance of winning and predicts a score of 20-7. YSU is 11.5 point dogs, and the O/U is 34.5. Personally, I think the under is a good bet. If the over wins, we are getting stomped.
This game is the 41st annual Harvest Bowl, celebrating excellence in agriculture, and NDSU will feature special "harvest" helmets.
YSU, ranked last in the Valley in passing offense, scoring offense, passing efficiency, and total offense, will face NDSU, who has the top rated rushing defense, red-zone defense, and scoring defense. Tre Dempsey of NDSU leads the conference in INTs (4), and UNI QB Dunne was picked 4 times last week. The YSU offense may be walking into a hornet's nest Saturday. If you give NDSU short fields, the game will get out of reach fast. A drive ending in a punt is not a crime, but one ending in a turnover is. Schuler is the top ranked punter in the MVFC. For an offense that has scored one TD in the last two games, a FG would be a glorious way to conclude a drive, particularly in a defensive struggle.
YSU's defense is ranked #1 in the Valley in total D, passing defense, sacks, and opponent first downs. NDSU is ranked first in rushing offense, but injuries may be limiting for them. Stick has thrown 4 picks in the last two games. Smith, Moss, and Rivers have combined for 16 solo sacks. Moss leads the MVFC in TFLs. Just stratospheric defensive stats.
Like SDSU, NDSU is a well balanced team with few Achilles heels. If our offense commits no turnovers, and we get a defensive score or Darien Townsend takes another punt return to the house, then I think we can pull it off. If we pull it off, we should get a seed and first round bye, and likely a deep run. TBH, I don't think we have the tools in the offensive toolbox to pull the win, but I hope I am proven wrong. NDSU 17-6
HappyPenguin:
We match up very poorly as Nation pointed out. I don't see this as the week the offense gets their act together, please prove me wrong. I would love to see about 20 short passes...lets start with baby steps and get everyone's confidence bolstered.
The final two games we should win and get the offense going a bit. Even being average on O and we will be a threat in the post season.
This week hurts though, 24-9
penguinpower:
--- Quote from: HappyPenguin on November 01, 2016, 12:37:31 PM ---We match up very poorly as Nation pointed out. I don't see this as the week the offense gets their act together, please prove me wrong. I would love to see about 20 short passes...lets start with baby steps and get everyone's confidence bolstered.
The final two games we should win and get the offense going a bit. Even being average on O and we will be a threat in the post season.
This week hurts though, 24-9
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If Well can get up to speed and the OL blocks and we get Jodi in space we may have a chance. They had trouble with him last year. However they will dare us to pass and I think they will go to Zone coverage to make it difficult on Wells. If the OL can block them they will be forced to go into man coverage to get more leverage on the line. Lets hope they are forced to go to man coverage and Wells can hit his targets. That all hinges on the ability for the receivers to get open. If they get pressure in a zone it is over early.
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