EWU fighting back, down 7 with 2 mins to go

Commentators mentioned EWU was missing 9 starters.
-Of course missing their AA QB Gebrud hurt- sure maybe not a running threat like #3, but 3 1/2 years starting threw for close to 9k yards and probably wouldnt have thrown the 2 dumb picks like #3 did or fumbled like the 3rd string EWU QB did.
-The 1 guy on defense they couldnt’t afford to be missing versus NDSU’s pro style smash mouth running game that they run with brutal efficiency between the tackles was Jay Tee Tuili, their 6’4”/320 AA, Big Sky Conference Defensive POTY Somoan NT, suspended due to a felony lowered to misdemeanor assualt charge on his brother. They replaced him with a 260 lb guy who got shoved around.

EWU too many penalties early that cost them points. 1st drive having the 39 yard pass play to the NDSU 9 nullified due to an illegal formation call, then the 18 yard scramble nullified due to a chop block (garbage call) were killers that cost them 3 to 7 points..
3rd drive holding call (good call) nullifying a 12 yard run in NDSU territory might have cost them points.

ND State was simply better than E Washington. They controlled the game and deserved to win as expected.

Now we can look forward to next year where the national title should be open to more teams as the Bison lose a ton of starters. JMU returns a ton of starters. I like the chances

(01-05-2019 12:54 PM)jmuduke10 Wrote:  

(01-05-2019 10:11 AM)BSKB 24 Wrote:  I sure do miss being able to again. We will be back there next year, but NDSU won't. They lose too much.

NDSU is a lock for frisco until they get beat. if any team can reload, its them. Let us worry about beating *&$^&#^ colgate

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From what I’ve read, NDSU loses
-24 seniors
-15 senior starters
-3 year starting AA QB Easton Stick
-HC & 1/2 their coaching staff..

If NDSU doesn’t drop a couple I-AA games and finally get a road playoff game, they never will. They actually dropped 2 I-AA games in 2015 (@ Montana & went their usual 7-1 MVFC) & got the #3 seed (ILSU got the #2), but #7 RU upset ILSU in the Qtrfinals, so in the semis NDSU didn’t have to go on the road & blew out RU at home.

For their 4 OOC games they have no I-A game again (@ Oregon 2020), but play 2 playoff teams (UCD, @ UD) & finally rekindle their rivalry with N Dakota (was the longest running rivalry in Div II through 2003, but whom they’ve only played once I believe since). ND was 6-5 this past season & was a seed a couple years ago.

My prediction is NDSU will still be a seed, but will finally have to play their 1st road playoff game since their NC run began in 2011, hopefully @ JMU in the semis. The last time they had to play a road playoff game was the 2010 qtr finals when lost in OT @ eventual national champ EWU..

That would be impressive for them to get a seed losing 15 starters. I’m guessing it will take 9-2 to be a seed. Probably can’t lose 3 games to an all FCS schedule and be seeded.

(01-05-2019 10:11 AM)BSKB 24 Wrote:  I sure do miss being able to again. We will be back there next year, but NDSU won't. They lose too much.

The same was said pretty much every year except for this past season or two. They won’t be back when I see it. Until then, they will just win it again.

I have to be the only JMU fan not sold on us as legitimate title contenders next year. It’s like everyone forgets we have a massive question mark at QB...

(01-05-2019 12:48 PM)jmu007 Wrote:  Officiating today is night and day better than last year. Go figure... Southland is garbage at everything.

The officials were CAA today. Glad to see they lived up to their reputation... they usually hose the purple and gold favored team though. They’re mixing it up by screwing the underdog.

(01-05-2019 12:56 PM)jmu007 Wrote:  Zzzzz big sky defense doing what big sky defense does. Another boring NDSU game. Another note; what do we have to do to get a quality field in this game? That field is terrible with players slipping every single year.

It’s been bad consistently. This is what happens when you play football in a soccer stadium. The ncaa doesn’t care and just lazily renewed it for another five years.

(01-05-2019 01:05 PM)jmu007 Wrote:  Every single EWUbdrive has been killed by a trick tac penalty. This game is a joke. CAA refs in full form today with the one sided calls. If you’re gonna call it close you need to do it both ways.

This can be applied to every JMU conference game for at least the past 20 years.

(01-05-2019 07:14 PM)Potomac Wrote:  I have to be the only JMU fan not sold on us as legitimate title contenders next year. It’s like everyone forgets we have a massive question mark at QB...

We also have a new HC and OC who have produced some very good QBs.
Pretty sure Cig will fix it, one way or another. I also think the problem was a little overstated, most of FCS would love to have our QBs. It’s not like they have no talent. Part of the issue was the o-line and getting open receivers.

(01-05-2019 04:03 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(01-05-2019 12:54 PM)jmuduke10 Wrote:  

(01-05-2019 10:11 AM)BSKB 24 Wrote:  I sure do miss being able to again. We will be back there next year, but NDSU won't. They lose too much.

NDSU is a lock for frisco until they get beat. if any team can reload, its them. Let us worry about beating *&$^&#^ colgate

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From what I’ve read, NDSU loses
-24 seniors
-15 senior starters
-3 year starting AA QB Easton Stick
-HC & 1/2 their coaching staff..

If NDSU doesn’t drop a couple I-AA games and finally get a road playoff game, they never will. They actually dropped 2 I-AA games in 2015 (@ Montana & went their usual 7-1 MVFC) & got the #3 seed (ILSU got the #2), but #7 RU upset ILSU in the Qtrfinals, so in the semis NDSU didn’t have to go on the road & blew out RU at home.

For their 4 OOC games they have no I-A game again (@ Oregon 2020), but play 2 playoff teams (UCD, @ UD) & finally rekindle their rivalry with N Dakota (was the longest running rivalry in Div II through 2003, but whom they’ve only played once I believe since). ND was 6-5 this past season & was a seed a couple years ago.

My prediction is NDSU will still be a seed, but will finally have to play their 1st road playoff game since their NC run began in 2011, hopefully @ JMU in the semis. The only time they ever had to play a road playoff game since they moved up from Div II was the 2010 qtr finals when lost in OT @ eventual national champ EWU..

2010 in the 2nd round, they played at and beat Montana state.

(01-05-2019 07:39 PM)JMURocks Wrote:  

(01-05-2019 07:14 PM)Potomac Wrote:  I have to be the only JMU fan not sold on us as legitimate title contenders next year. It’s like everyone forgets we have a massive question mark at QB...

We also have a new HC and OC who have produced some very good QBs.
Pretty sure Cig will fix it, one way or another. I also think the problem was a little overstated, most of FCS would love to have our QBs. It’s not like they have no talent. Part of the issue was the o-line and getting open receivers.

Another part of the problem was our 24 turnovers. Has to be half of that to be in contention and not drop games.

Just saw the stats and ND State had the ball for over 40 minutes. EWU was no match for the champion

(01-05-2019 05:19 PM)Hart Foundation Wrote:  That would be impressive for them to get a seed losing 15 starters. I’m guessing it will take 9-2 to be a seed. Probably can’t lose 3 games to an all FCS schedule and be seeded.

They won’t be going 9-2 unless they have a game cancelled. 12 game season, and NDSU has 12 games scheduled.

(01-05-2019 08:07 PM)Hart Foundation Wrote:  Just saw the stats and ND State had the ball for over 40 minutes. EWU was no match for the champion

NDSU having the ball for 40 min doesn’t mean EWU was no match. EWU was in it until the late NDSU score. Heck, Maine had the ball for almost 35 min vs EWU, and lost 50-19. That’s a bye product of running the hurry up, even games you win handily the other team has the ball more..

(01-05-2019 07:14 PM)Potomac Wrote:  I have to be the only JMU fan not sold on us as legitimate title contenders next year. It’s like everyone forgets we have a massive question mark at QB...

Well, yeah, you may be the only black cloud on this board, and there really isn't a problem at QB. But, don't take my word for it, check the stats.

The fact that you see a problem that doesn't exist explains your "JMU sucks" mentality.

Hey, I have an idea! Support the team for a change instead of trying to be the head coach yourself. Why not let Coach Cignetti and his staff decide who should be quarterback and then cheer for whoever they choose, instead of whining about their choice before they have even made it. If they choose anyone other than DiNucci, I will be cheering just as loud. From what I have seen, DiNucci is our best QB and a pretty darned good one if his best skills are exploited. But, you go ahead and insist that JMU sucks because you can't have your way and decide who gets to be quarterback.

(01-06-2019 12:12 AM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(01-05-2019 05:19 PM)Hart Foundation Wrote:  That would be impressive for them to get a seed losing 15 starters. I’m guessing it will take 9-2 to be a seed. Probably can’t lose 3 games to an all FCS schedule and be seeded.

They won’t be going 9-2 unless they have a game cancelled. 12 game season, and NDSU has 12 games scheduled.

Ah yes. I forgot it is a year when 12 game schedules are allowed.
More football = more fun.

So 10-2? The teams with a FBS loss should still have a shot at a seed finishing 9-3. 9-3 against an all FCS schedule could be a problem. Would the playoff committee give ND State a seed based on their prior years dynasty even though they are only supposed to factor in current year results? It will be interesting to see if it plays out that way.

(01-05-2019 07:45 PM)Potomac Wrote:  

(01-05-2019 07:39 PM)JMURocks Wrote:  

(01-05-2019 07:14 PM)Potomac Wrote:  I have to be the only JMU fan not sold on us as legitimate title contenders next year. It’s like everyone forgets we have a massive question mark at QB...

We also have a new HC and OC who have produced some very good QBs.
Pretty sure Cig will fix it, one way or another. I also think the problem was a little overstated, most of FCS would love to have our QBs. It’s not like they have no talent. Part of the issue was the o-line and getting open receivers.

Another part of the problem was our 24 turnovers. Has to be half of that to be in contention and not drop games.

IMO, a large number of those turnovers were due to little pass protection, and trying to force the ball with passes to covered receivers. ALL of our QBs struggled due to these issues. The o-line play must improve, and I believe it will with the new staff. The talent is there, just underperformed as a unit last year.

Maybe I didn't watch enough of the game, but really wasn't super impressed with Easton Stick. Yet Bison fans think he is amazing.

It looked like NDSU basically used Stick as an extra RB, and then occasionally tossed a short pass when needed on 3rd down. It was pretty boring to watch, but effective enough against EWU.

13 of 19 completions with 2 TD and 2 INT. Does anyone really think thats much more impressive than our QB stats?