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Post by gigglyforshrigley on Oct 20, 2014 6:46:08 GMT -8
Still, beating an above average team on the road is no small thing. Nevada has indeed had quite a respectable program going back many years, mostly under Chris Ault (233-109-1, all at Nevada), who is considered the originator of the pistol offense. And, let's not forget, Nevada has limited resources. They've done a lot with those resources. My fingers will really be crossed for this game. Win it, and an 8-win regular season is not guaranteed but is quite doable. Lose it and SDSU would have to win all but one of the remaining games: Home against Idaho, San Jose State, Air Force, and at Boise in order to win seven. The biggest test of those four, after Boise, will be AFA. I'm hoping at least to reach 7-5; we really do not want to fall back to a 6-6 season after four good years. AzWm 6-6 is still bowl eligible isn't it? Wondering if NAU counts as a win for bowl eligibility purposes?? I just want another bowl game. I like watching the Aztecs over the holidays. While only 6-6 means you're bowl eligible, a 6-6 MW team probably won't get into a bowl I wouldn't think
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Post by robthevol on Oct 20, 2014 8:17:25 GMT -8
Before we talk about how big a game this would be, I think the first big challenge will be for Nevada traveling to Honolulu this Saturday.
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Post by dlangford9 on Oct 20, 2014 8:21:16 GMT -8
IMO, a win at Reno would be VERY significant for this season (which this season has a impact on the status of the Program, in general).
1) IF they win at Reno, they would be heavily favored to beat Idaho the following week. 2) At Boise St., the team would have momentum and hopefully be healthier. I would say a very legit chance of victory. 3) Win or not at Boise St., they would be favored to win the last two games versus AF and SJSU.
That would put the team on-track for 8-4 or 9-3 (depending on Boise St). Either scenario would be a successful season and another bowl appearance (which is a must). Regarding the MWC Championship, the Reno victory would put the Aztecs at 6-2 or 7-1 (depending on Boise St.), that would be AT LEAST a tie for the West Division and a chance to go to the championship Game (depending on tie breakers). That would be a definite step forward this year to go to, AND WIN, the MWC Championship.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 8:54:52 GMT -8
Rocky Long does no make the schedule the AD does its is a typical schedule for D1 two tough teams two wesk ones.WE have good talent on offense but lousy point production.I do not want to go to bowl at 6-6 and it will not happen. WE might make a bowl at 7-5 if Pumphrey keeps ruining wild he is a draw. There has been no regression as some have said.IN college any team that has a key seniors is likely to "regress" the next year. This season failure on offense 104th in scoring 114th in passing comes down to two things, key injuries to two NFL level players and all conference player. the people on this board would be screaming for Mendenhall head at BYU because he lost his QB and lost three straight. The same a is true of Utah State down to third string QB and lost to CSU.
A win at Nevada is very important for the contiuity of the program and the possibility of another Bowl.
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Post by AztecWilliam on Oct 20, 2014 9:00:40 GMT -8
Still, beating an above average team on the road is no small thing. Nevada has indeed had quite a respectable program going back many years, mostly under Chris Ault (233-109-1, all at Nevada), who is considered the originator of the pistol offense. And, let's not forget, Nevada has limited resources. They've done a lot with those resources. My fingers will really be crossed for this game. Win it, and an 8-win regular season is not guaranteed but is quite doable. Lose it and SDSU would have to win all but one of the remaining games: Home against Idaho, San Jose State, Air Force, and at Boise in order to win seven. The biggest test of those four, after Boise, will be AFA. I'm hoping at least to reach 7-5; we really do not want to fall back to a 6-6 season after four good years. AzWm It would be a good step, and a good win, but by itself it isn't a program changing win. Correct, though I don't think that anyone is suggesting the opposite. However, winning this kind of game really will move us a bit closer to the time when Aztec football becomes one of the elite of the MWC. Right now we are only hinting at being near that goal. AzWm
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Post by sdcoug on Oct 20, 2014 9:05:39 GMT -8
6-6 is still bowl eligible isn't it? Wondering if NAU counts as a win for bowl eligibility purposes?? I just want another bowl game. I like watching the Aztecs over the holidays. While only 6-6 means you're bowl eligible, a 6-6 MW team probably won't get into a bowl I wouldn't think Depends on # of guaranteed bowl affiliations the conference has & how many teams get to 6+ wins overall to fill those bowl affiliations. CSU is bowl eligible; BSU will be. Air Force will be if they can beat Army this week or at UNLV next week (think they lose last 3). Utah St probably. That's 4 potential teams. From our division the candidates are SDSU, UNR, FSU (they can only lose 1 more) & who? I don't think SJSU gets there; That 7 teams fighting for 6 spots, of which 2 or even 3 of those teams could end up with 6 wins. 6-6 could very easily get you in a bowl; 7-5 is a done deal IMO.
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Post by standiego on Oct 20, 2014 9:38:27 GMT -8
Believe MW has 6 bowl connections for the top 6 teams ,that have at least 6 wins , 7 even better, as being selected could be a decision of a bowl committee, not record. So a goal as has been stated by Rocky is to get into the championship game . MW is a G5 conference but it does provide something to be proud of ( Being in G5 you make the most of what you can ),getting into a Championship Game , plus the extra practices and exposure for guys hoping to be drafted . Also highly likely to get to a bowl game . More practices and boost to the seniors looking at the NFL .
So we know we are not going to the Fiesta Bowl - best of the G5 goes( E.Carlina or Marshall ?) . But the more wins you have the better it is for the team and Recruiting , against fellow MW teams . So the game at Reno is important for where we are in the conference-live in the moment. Reno has a quality QB playing at home, is going to make the game very important if we want an opportunity to get to the Championship and so it is for Reno , who gets to play Fresno , Hawaii ...
So yes it is a big game for SDSU in the MW . We are where we are. But is important to make the most of any situation . Lesson learned for all of us .
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 9:43:44 GMT -8
6-6 is still bowl eligible isn't it? Wondering if NAU counts as a win for bowl eligibility purposes?? Jeese, Doug, more than 4K posts and you don't know that? C'mon, man!
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Post by darksidereturns on Oct 20, 2014 10:24:25 GMT -8
This game at UNR is basically for the West Division. Win and we remain in the drivers seat with just 1 conference loss. We have to stay ahead of 2 loss CSUF. Fresno plays @unr as well and will be the underdog, while the remaining games at home they'll be favored. So if CSUF wins out...we'll have to win out to get to the championship game. If we beat UNR and they lose, then we can afford 1 loss and make the championship game at 8-4.
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Post by AztecWilliam on Oct 20, 2014 10:55:35 GMT -8
IMO, a win at Reno would be VERY significant for this season (which this season has a impact on the status of the Program, in general). 1) IF they win at Reno, they would be heavily favored to beat Idaho the following week. 2) At Boise St., the team would have momentum and hopefully be healthier. I would say a very legit chance of victory. 3) Win or not at Boise St., they would be favored to win the last two games versus AF and SJSU. That would put the team on-track for 8-4 or 9-3 (depending on Boise St). Either scenario would be a successful season and another bowl appearance (which is a must). Regarding the MWC Championship, the Reno victory would put the Aztecs at 6-2 or 7-1 (depending on Boise St.), that would be AT LEAST a tie for the West Division and a chance to go to the championship Game (depending on tie breakers). That would be a definite step forward this year to go to, AND WIN, the MWC Championship. The dlangford9 scenario . . . . I like it! AzWm
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Post by uncledougy on Oct 20, 2014 11:15:14 GMT -8
6-6 is still bowl eligible isn't it? Wondering if NAU counts as a win for bowl eligibility purposes?? Jeese, Doug, more than 4K posts and you don't know that? C'mon, man! I thought the NAU game counted, but was checking with one of the many "experts" in the forum. So far I learned that 1 FCS win counts, 2 counts as 1 win. (I didn't know that, and probably should have). This whole "bowl" thing is relatively new to me as for the past 30 years of my Aztec "Fanhood", sadly, the topic only came up a couple times....before Hoke Ps, felt like a "quote" day today...
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Post by standiego on Oct 20, 2014 11:36:41 GMT -8
The Nevada game is the most important game of the season for the Aztecs . It is the next game , so total focus , guys get a week to rest ,come back from an injury or study film . Learn from our game last Saturday. Coaches have a two weeks to prepare game plan, so no excuses there unless they want to add something after the Reno game this week . As of today the game is or keeps the team in the hunt for the MW West Championship . So there should be plenty there to motivate the team . Fairly easy plane ride .
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Post by aztech on Oct 20, 2014 11:46:13 GMT -8
The Nevada game is the most important game of the season for the Aztecs . It is the next game , so total focus , guys get a week to rest ,come back from an injury or study film . Learn from our game last Saturday. Coaches have a two weeks to prepare game plan, so no excuses there unless they want to add something after the Reno game this week . As of today the game is or keeps the team in the hunt for the MW West Championship . So there should be plenty there to motivate the team . Fairly easy plane ride . IMO I hope Rocky doesn't amp them up too much for this game. That may result in being flat for the next game like what happened against UNLV last year. Gotta keep them winning, but on an even keel.
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Post by standiego on Oct 20, 2014 12:29:10 GMT -8
As the expression goes you take one game at a time , with the Nevada game-the next one- a battle for playing for first place . So it is motivation but also execution .Something that hopefully stays with them all year . So all the games after Nevada stay meaningful . But need a great game on the road .
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Post by Boise Aztec on Oct 20, 2014 13:00:05 GMT -8
The thought of the Aztecs joining me at the Las Vegas Bowl has certainly resurfaced, but keep in mind, this is the Rocky Long business model. Pad your MW record with wins over inferior opponents while loosing to the tough teams. I know there have been wins against Reno and BSU on the road in recent times but they never equated to an outright MW Championship. I take it one game at a time, but in my opinion nothing short of running the table is going to get the Aztecs to the MW Championship game. And for a Rocky Long team that's a hell of a tall order. We did it two years ago and almost did it last year. Exactly, we can do it again and if we beat UNR we will finish no lower than 6 and 2 and only FSU will be able to keep us out of the championship game and only if they run the table.
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Post by AztecBill on Oct 20, 2014 13:21:23 GMT -8
We did it two years ago and almost did it last year. Exactly, we can do it again and if we beat UNR we will finish no lower than 6 and 2 and only FSU will be able to keep us out of the championship game and only if they run the table. Fresno State has a much easier schedule than the Aztecs. 3 home games Wyoming San Jose State Hawaii 1 road game Nevada If they lose only at Nevada (likely), they will finish 5-3. The Aztecs have to finish 6-2 to finish ahead of them, since they own the tie breaker in a 2 way tie.
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Post by HighNTight on Oct 20, 2014 13:31:20 GMT -8
Exactly, we can do it again and if we beat UNR we will finish no lower than 6 and 2 and only FSU will be able to keep us out of the championship game and only if they run the table. Fresno State has a much easier schedule than the Aztecs. 3 home games Wyoming San Jose State Hawaii 1 road game Nevada If they lose only at Nevada (likely), they will finish 5-3. The Aztecs have to finish 6-2 to finish ahead of them, since they own the tie breaker in a 2 way tie. We'd need some help from San Jose to beat Fresno & lose to us.
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Post by AztecBill on Oct 20, 2014 13:34:58 GMT -8
Fresno State has a much easier schedule than the Aztecs. 3 home games Wyoming San Jose State Hawaii 1 road game Nevada If they lose only at Nevada (likely), they will finish 5-3. The Aztecs have to finish 6-2 to finish ahead of them, since they own the tie breaker in a 2 way tie. We'd need some help from San Jose to beat Fresno & lose to us. I would love for San Jose State to come into the game with us on November 29 in a game for the MWC Western Championship. That will be true if the two teams are not 2 games apart as long as other teams are. I wonder how that crowd would be. I am a San Jose State fan until that game. On November 20 Aztecs Basketball plays UC Bakersfield. That game will be on Fox Sports San Diego. That is a great chance for the Aztecs to advertise the Air Force game that happens 2 days later. It is perfect because it is a local telecast that hits the intended audience perfectly, San Diegans, sports fans, Aztecs fans, and not others to reduce the cost. Game time is 6:30. If the Aztecs are coming off a big win over Idaho with a sky show crowd and a win at Boise State, it could be a perfect storm. Fold up those tarps and sell those tickets.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 14:16:18 GMT -8
Nevada has to play Hawaii at Hawaii a draining experience as Rocky has said. It will also be a short week for Nevada and for us two weeks to get ready. Lets hope that game in Hawaii goes into five overtimes.
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Post by tttrojan4life on Oct 20, 2014 14:31:13 GMT -8
Nevada has to play Hawaii at Hawaii a draining experience as Rocky has said. It will also be a short week for Nevada and for us two weeks to get ready. Lets hope that game in Hawaii goes into five overtimes. I think Hawaii beats them.
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