Ed Foley level special teams not putting a return man back there on final play
OT: Montana State vs NDSU
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Ed Foley special teams would have allowed a blocked punt for a TD o that play
The more battle-hardened Bison keep the trophy in the Dakotas 💪🏻
Giving props to Montana State, they made it a helluva game in the second half. But like SomedayHusker said above, the Bison were a bit more battle hardened and found a way to win.
Dude. NDSU’s Lance has come on late this year. Wish we had him. He’s a true difference maker. Vigen is a great coach.
Not to hate on Raiola, but both of the QBs in this game looked like better overall players than him at this point of his career. Obviously they aren’t freshman playing against B1G defenses but I love their mobility. MSU’s QB has some wheels. Would take either one. They might be better QBs than Gronowsky.
Dingle, you missed my humor since both teams are "state." I should have added the
for sarcasm alert.
Vigen’s a very good coach. I think NDSU’s coach has more to prove. Vigen has built programs quickly.
At least from an OC standpoint. Thomas is still coaching QBs. The play calling (selection/timing) obviously improved. It’s tough to judge the bowl game performance in the second half in part because that field was a mess. I think with a faster surface we would have stretched the lead out in that game.
NDSU has won by dominating the LOS. Today we saw that again. MSU was stuck with "3 yards in a cloud of dust", which was unusual for the year. Outside of Touchdown Tommy popping one, every yard was tough to earn.
NDSU's Lance was an obvious stud and a game changer. The soft coverage game plan by MSU was interesting and led to a lot of easy 7 yard out passes, keeping drives on or ahead of schedule for NDSU. I would have liked to see MSU more aggressive with their DB's.
NDSU's Lance was an obvious stud and a game changer. The soft coverage game plan by MSU was interesting and led to a lot of easy 7 yard out passes, keeping drives on or ahead of schedule for NDSU. I would have liked to see MSU more aggressive with their DB's.
Lol. Miller is a 5th year starter at a FCS program. The most dominate FCS program. At Miller's point in his career, Raiola will be in the NFL. Guy has played in 67 games and started over 50 of them. I would expect him to look pretty seasoned.
Good synopsis. Both are well coached teams which is refreshing to watch regardless if its FCS or FBS - no turnovers, few penalties, and solid special teams on both sides. A stark contrast to what we've seen at NU for far too long.
I will watch on occasion if I come across a game as I scroll the channels, but I am not going to seek it out or set aside Tuesday night to watch ESPN MACtion.
It was an entertaining game. My maternal grandfather went to Montana and so did a few cousins, but I still like Montana State. Bozeman is always a fun time. I always go to the Rocking R Bar whenever I am in town.
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