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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 10:17:54 GMT -8
It essentially means (IMO) that the division title is on the line in Reno Saturday. We MUST win if we want to represent the West in the CCG. Fresno holds the tiebreaker over us, so if we lose one game the rest of the way (I'm thinking it'll be in Boise), we'll need some help from someone against Fresno (Most likely the Wolf Pack) who can pretty much coast in from here with their remaining schedule. A loss to Nevada also gives them the tiebreaker over us. If that happens then the CSUF/UNR game is meaningless to us since both own the tb over the Aztecs. There is some hope that AFA could pull an upset over Nevada or SJSU over Fresno, but I don't see it happening, and we MUST go 3-1 the rest of the way. Basically, the title is on the line Saturday.
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Post by aztecalum on Oct 29, 2014 10:29:44 GMT -8
That's the way it should be. If we don't beat Nevada we shouldn't be in the championship game. We have NOT beaten a decent team or team .500 or above this year. Having said that, I like our chances against Nevada and Boise. I think we can run the table and meet CSU or Boise in the Championship game.
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Post by fanhood on Oct 29, 2014 10:34:20 GMT -8
I agree Andre, the Fresno State loss was a killer. We certainly should be 6-1 right now. However, I am confident about our teams chances this week,a nd think we will win. Additionally, Fresno will certainly lose one more conference game, so even if we lose to Boise State, we will still be in.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 10:40:00 GMT -8
Starting a Freshman at QB and losing other key starters to injury certainly didn't help (I won't mention the officiating), but that was potentially a HUGE loss. For those who want a big game to win- here it is. None bigger than this at this point in the season.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 10:44:36 GMT -8
That's the way it should be. If we don't beat Nevada we shouldn't be in the championship game. We have NOT beaten a decent team or team .500 or above this year. Having said that, I like our chances against Nevada and Boise. I think we can run the table and meet CSU or Boise in the Championship game. On the season I had us 8-4 with a 6-2 conference record. The losses? Boise and Nevada. MUST get at least one to make up for Fresno. Its hard to imagine as BAD as Fresno is, they could STILL be West division champs. That's a sad commentary on this conference. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 10:53:18 GMT -8
Starting a Freshman at QB and losing other key starters to injury certainly didn't help (I won't mention the officiating), but that was potentially a HUGE loss. For those who want a big game to win- here it is. None bigger than this at this point in the season. Well, consistent with what you say, THE major fail was this staff's not getting anyone except a grayshirt freshman as the understudy to Quinn Kaehler, a guy who had already had surgery on his elbow. If SDSU is going to have a shot at gaining B12 admission when that conference gets around to expanding - which is a when, not an if - the school simply can't afford that magnitude of error. But at the risk of incurring the wrath of Rocky and Friends, am I the only one who's a bit concerned about only having Bawden as a possible understudy next season too? As to Saturday's game, it is indeed huge. As you say, Andre, if we win, we're in the driver's seat to win the West division and play for the conference title. However, if we lose, we can pretty much forget about that and plan on playing another Sun Belt team in the N.O. Bowl as most pundits are now predicting. Go Aztecs! |
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Post by standiego on Oct 29, 2014 10:58:41 GMT -8
Fresno only has 1 road conference game remaining @ Nevada . Fresno also has the tie breaker with the Aztecs on head to head game we lost to them so yes . Fresno , who was favored to win the West , was a bad loss and if the Aztecs hope to finish on top of the West - must win this game with Nevada . Must win for Nevada also if they want to finish in first .
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Post by junior on Oct 29, 2014 11:12:40 GMT -8
Weather conditions will likely play a big factor on a cold, windy - and maybe even snowy - Saturday evening in the Sierras (possibly in our favor - should make the passing game difficult for both teams which favors Aztecs on the ground). Looks like temps will be down around the freezing point at kickoff time. (forecast low 29ºF) <<<<-----YIKES!!! That's just butt numbing… Best wishes to the Bay Area Aztecs who are going to make the trip! Load up on anti-freeze on the way up and "Don't get Donner'd!!!" forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-119.81436&lat=39.54393#.VFE604dMrYs |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 11:15:49 GMT -8
actually like it when it calls for cold and snow. we seem to play well
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 11:35:45 GMT -8
The precipitation is supposed to have ended by nightfall. However, Reno is predicted to have 12 mph wind, which would be great for us.
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Post by matteosandiego on Oct 29, 2014 11:59:34 GMT -8
Fresno only has 1 road conference game remaining @ Nevada . Fresno also has the tie breaker with the Aztecs on head to head game we lost to them so yes . Fresno , who was favored to win the West , was a bad loss and if the Aztecs hope to finish on top of the West - must win this game with Nevada . Must win for Nevada also if they want to finish in first . i'll be very curious to see how Fresno performs now that they have decided to start their Redshirt Freshman Quarterback the rest of the season. I think they lose at Nevada and possibly vs San Jose State (which played over their head last season to beat them) www.mwcconnection.com/2014/10/26/7072999/fresno-state-football-zack-greenlee-named-starting-quarterback |
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Post by standiego on Oct 29, 2014 12:08:46 GMT -8
As noted Saturday High 49 Low 30 , Sat AM showers 40% ,wind at 12 .
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Post by montyismyhomie on Oct 29, 2014 12:18:55 GMT -8
Starting a Freshman at QB and losing other key starters to injury certainly didn't help (I won't mention the officiating), but that was potentially a HUGE loss. For those who want a big game to win- here it is. None bigger than this at this point in the season. Well, consistent with what you say, THE major fail was this staff's not getting anyone except a grayshirt freshman as the understudy to Quinn Kaehler, a guy who had already had surgery on his elbow. If SDSU is going to have a shot at gaining B12 admission when that conference gets around to expanding - which is a when, not an if - the school simply can't afford that magnitude of error. But at the risk of incurring the wrath of Rocky and Friends, am I the only one who's a bit concerned about only having Bawden as a possible understudy next season too? As to Saturday's game, it is indeed huge. As you say, Andre, if we win, we're in the driver's seat to win the West division and play for the conference title. However, if we lose, we can pretty much forget about that and plan on playing another Sun Belt team in the N.O. Bowl as most pundits are now predicting. Go Aztecs! I think the QB concerns are legitimate. Rodriguez by all accounts will be light years better than our current situation and I think Bawden has the tools to be developed into a good QB but that will probably take some time. So yeh if Rodriguez goes down next year and Bawden hasn't made significant progress we could be back in the same hole as this year. If anyone on this coaching staff has a hot seat it is certainly Sipe. I think Rocky went all in on trying to get Zach Gentry the kid from NM who went to Texas. I like that he's going after some big fish though. Maybe the kid will bounce back here if he doesn't get playing time in the next year or two? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 12:34:13 GMT -8
You make a great point about Gentry. IIRC, Rocky has known him since he was a little kid and therefore probably suspected we were in the driver's seat.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 12:46:28 GMT -8
Starting a Freshman at QB and losing other key starters to injury certainly didn't help (I won't mention the officiating), but that was potentially a HUGE loss. For those who want a big game to win- here it is. None bigger than this at this point in the season. Well, consistent with what you say, T HE major fail was this staff's not getting anyone except a grayshirt freshman as the understudy to Quinn Kaehler, a guy who had already had surgery on his elbow. If SDSU is going to have a shot at gaining B12 admission when that conference gets around to expanding - which is a when, not an if - the school simply can't afford that magnitude of error. But at the risk of incurring the wrath of Rocky and Friends, am I the only one who's a bit concerned about only having Bawden as a possible understudy next season too?As to Saturday's game, it is indeed huge. As you say, Andre, if we win, we're in the driver's seat to win the West division and play for the conference title. However, if we lose, we can pretty much forget about that and plan on playing another Sun Belt team in the N.O. Bowl as most pundits are now predicting. Go Aztecs! my feelings ecxactly I am going to be apoplectic if we repeat the QB scenari  . I think we will be in the Ponto against Navy even if we go 7-5. WE do not have the issue of repeating the same bowl. It will outdraw any other matchup. |
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Post by danpatrick on Oct 29, 2014 13:01:05 GMT -8
Boy, I hope Rodriguez is half as good as most posters here seem to believe he is. Bar is being set pretty high for a kid that has taken minimal D-1 snaps.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 13:15:54 GMT -8
Boy, I hope Rodriguez is half as good as most posters here seem to believe he is. Bar is being set pretty high for a kid that has taken minimal D-1 snaps. The scenario I can easily see is him being another Adam Hall. A highly regarded QB coming out of HS who rides the pine for two years at one of the foremost football factories in the country not because he isn't talented but because the starter is one of the best QBs in the country and then he tears it up as a junior after being the scout team QB for a year at SDSU. But hopefully he won't be another Adam Hall in his senior season or because of injuries, there will be a big dropoff in performance, thus requiring that we have a quality sub to pick up the slack. I think Bowden can be that guy but who knows. |
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Post by McQuervo on Oct 29, 2014 13:18:49 GMT -8
Come on Jethro. This is the Aztecs. We ALWAYS LOSE TO SOMEONE (or 2) THAT WE SHOULDN'T!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 13:37:16 GMT -8
Come on Jethro. This is the Aztecs. We ALWAYS LOSE TO SOMEONE (or 2) THAT WE SHOULDN'T! We already did. UNC is - are you ready? - #120 of 125 FBS schools in total defense. As good as our defense has otherwise been, there is no way we should we have lost that game and but for about three horrific plays, we would not have lost. |
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Post by standiego on Oct 29, 2014 13:50:00 GMT -8
Aztecs could use the" QB whisper" - Kevin O C as some one to assist them in recruiting and developing a QB or two . Bottom line not going to get a quality QB to come here from HS if we are not considered a school that the QB comes first rather then the RB. Toledo has said he wants the QB to be throwing the ball about 35 times a game , with a solid completion record. Do not need J.R. to throw the ball 50 or 60 times a game but do want an active QB that can take command of the offense , make good decisions and hit his receivers to win close games . As we have seen ,you have to develop two QB's , especially if your QB runs often .
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. I think we will be in the Ponto against Navy even if we go 7-5. WE do not have the issue of repeating the same bowl. It will outdraw any other matchup.