we really like the vibe inside the park better than the street. Mariachi’s on the weekend in the plaza with margarita stands, lots of families hanging out.

wife and I like Casa Reyes inside the state park. Cafe Coyote on Old Town Blvd is a good one.

my only gripes on the special teams were the 2 penalties that wiped out two great punt returns (one for TD -> that COULD have been a back breaker), and the kick off out of bounds after we cut the lead to one score - i believe they scored on the short field that drive. that was so reminiscent of last year. probably the only time i raised my voice watching the game!

usually today at noon

they mentioned he was out in pregame radio show but no details.

I think Conklin is just okay. He was great vs us a couple years back, but he led the Big Sky in turnovers that season. I think after last season’s QB debacle, their fan base saw him as the return to Causeway Conklin.

I thought the key was the TD drive after the free kick return for TD was called back. That kept the momentum after the safety and got us going.

Surprised we didn’t run Fisher more. I think he was 5-24 yds at the half….5 yards a clip. That might have taken the pressure off Cleeland a bit more in the first half. His run on the tying run was gigantic!

natural grass and another funky stadium.

I don’t know how they make any money from their games. Tickets are $15….but AgAlum and I bought the ‘family four pack’ for $8.50 each! That’s less than a beer!

USD always worries me. They usually have playmakers and we sometimes struggle down there. Positive is the night start which isn’t the norm for USD.

i tested my ESPN+ last night with a short viewing of Central Arkansas vs. somebody. All set for tomorrow!

Their dry spell has been a big longer than the Goikd error. Throw in musical stadiums in a big city, and it’s not that surprising. Jerry Granville was a disaster

doesn’t look like any pregame at Portland, only the Friday night get-together.

CAA seems more active promoting pregame and tickets for the early games this year.

That's last year's roster. I posted this year's roster in a separate discussion.

funny you mention they - I happened across a poster of that event while looking for a picture of the ‘stadium’ earlier today

i don't think the beer garden was there in 1980!

Not as much as I hoped. talked a bit about the recruiting process, starting with retention of players (we have 7 which is highly than most), and then focusing on size, with a emphasis on foreign players since they fit the mold of height with the ability to run and space the floor. Move to the MWC was the reason for the big change in recruiting profile. Coaches introduced each player with some background and 'what to expect' discussion.

as to the coaches (there was a question regarding a positing for an assistant), the core 3 of Nocek, Metzger-Jones and Vogt were there along with the Kosich who is 'chief of staff'. we had one more coach (Fortune Jones) listed last year, so I'd guess we're looking to fill at least that role.

i had the 'pleasure' of playing at Devonshire Downs. What a dump. Like Hillsboro, both teams were on the same sidelines. Very dark. Made Tomey look like the vintage LA Coliseum.

Hillsboro is pretty bad. just one big grandstand with a cover. wide open spaces on the opposite side. just very rinky-dink.

I’m thinking we unleash Rex and Winston on Montana

Considering their past traveling expreriences, perhaps a Greyhound logo would be more appropriate than an airport code.

yep

I spent my career as a scientist. Tiger Teams were common in government projects. Seems to ha e originated with NASA.


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