I saw a post of Gevani McCoy in which he thanked his position coaches but no mention of HC Eck. I thought that was kind of weird.

One recurring theme of teams that advance in the playoffs is good defense. Defense travels as they say. Another note is good special teams play. Special teams killed Montana State. Hoping the Ags are able to build and maintain good O and D lines. The trenches are still where many games are won and lost. Another observation is that most all QBs in the playoffs could extend plays even if not big running threats.

I know that Montana and I believe Montana State have “collectives”. In my opinion NIL is an inappropriate term as collectives just serve to funnel money to players without the necessity of a real commercial value that NIL implies. I think of it more in terms of boosters/alums supplying money to attract better talent in hopes of building better teams and therefore more wins, bragging rights, etc.

I wonder to what extent portal entrants are “testing the waters” so as not to get “left out” and ultimately return “home”. It would be interesting to see the proposition of entrants that return to base so to speak. I have no idea.

Watching the Colorado schools of mines D2 playoff game. More interesting than NDSU-USD game at this point.

Not much class with either their coach or fans. Not a good look for the University but I don’t think either care.

I think NDSU will handle them next week. They are taking it to South Dakota.

Furman-Montana synopsis: two very good defenses and two very poor passing performances. Game won by special teams differential.

haha yah, that would be an alternate definition.

Classy well fed Montana fans dropping f-bombs on TV.

QBs who can run a bit are a definite asset.

Don’t know why Furman punt returner doesn’t want to catch the ball. Giving up 15 yards or so of field position.

yah, I am not a Montana fan mainly because of their coach - and their fans can be insufferable.

Furman defense looks good early. McDowell not handling pressure well.

yah. Maybe a better analogy would have been Castles. Although everyone has unique reasons.

Both Tattersall and Smalley were good pickups. Should be easier to transfer within UC system. Chance to pick up someone wanting more playing time perhaps and still get a UC degree.

Thanks for organizing.

MSU should have gone for 2 to end it. NDSU would not have been stopped in second round of OT. MSU lost in part due to poor special teams (2 missed field goals and the missed extra point in OT).

Chambers is hurt too. Gonna be tough for Montana State in OT. Their first string running back was unavailable too. NDSU will probably win on OT

Montana States weaknesses are passing game and field goal kicking. Just as I say that they score with a pass. Worked off a fake run.

Bennet out and Sac looking to be in big trouble. Their secondary is looking porous.