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I didn't see an existing thread for this game (the only one I couldn't find). Did I miss it?

The Bobcats may have been whipped in the trenches by the Griz, but they largely dominated their prior opponents on that front. I don't think UNH's O-Line can do what Montana's did & I'm confident their D-Line can't. Kevin Decker is going to see a lot of pressure & MSU's ground game should dominate.

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- (push)
      
      Running Backs - Montana St.
      
      Receivers/TEs - New Hampshire
      
      Offensive Line - Montana St.
      
      
      Defensive Line - Montana St.
      
      Linebackers --- New Hampshire
      
      Secondary ---- Montana St.
      
      
      Kicking ------ Montana St.
      
      Punting ------ New Hampshire
      
      Return Teams - (push)
      
      Kickoffs ------ Montana St.
      
      
      
      
      
      • • New Hampshire 24-38 Montana St.

I agree but I am concerned about the Cats "mental" makeup - between the Griz game and the NDSU game last year, they have to prove that they can play late in the season when it counts. On the flip side, that is a nasty road trip for NH - a lot further than I bet they expected with the historical apporoach to regionalization.

GO Cats

Forget the points, UNH wins this outright.

ok - forget logic and go with my heart - Cats by 14

This is a tough game though I was interested to see the selection show showing the cats, they looked like one tired and beaten team. I would imagine things have changed in a week and a half, but this will be a VERY interesting game, how much will the travel affect UNH? Because I'm a west coast guy I hope the bobcats win, but I can definetly see UNH coming in and stealing one. 28-23 MSU

Will Montana St be able to get the monkey off of their back?

From last weeks practice reports it sounds like the players responded to the Griz loss in a way that does not benefit UNH.

I hate having almost a month with only one game.

I think the Bobcats will come back motivated and respond well to the dismantling the Griz gave us. But there's no way to account for that on paper, so you end up with a fairly even match that I think the edge goes to MSU for the season's overall results (debateable since the SOS can be debated). If you put more weight on the most recent game as being indicative of MSU then you give the edge to UNH.

The travel would give the edge to MSU, but UNH has shown that they handle the travel well (though I think it still gives MSU an edge). The weather should be nice and have no effect. 5,000 feet isn't enough to cause much of an advantage. UNH has more (and better) playoff experience than us.

IMO picking this game comes down to how you think the Bobcats will respond to the Griz loss (or how much ECB/CAA bias you have ).

bluehenbillk wrote:Forget the points, UNH wins this outright.

Hoe else do you win a game?

catbooster wrote:I hate having almost a month with only one game.

Indeed

Plus our last game was a D2...

CatBlitz22 wrote:

bluehenbillk wrote:Forget the points, UNH wins this outright.

Hoe else do you win a game?

He was talking about the line

Let's get to the tailgate situation....

Are there bars within walking distance of the field or do I need to wander around until I find some good hearted Montana St fan to feed me beers?

yorkcountyUNHfan wrote:Let's get to the tailgate situation....

Are there bars within walking distance of the field or do I need to wander around until I find some good hearted Montana St fan to feed me beers?

Both. Spectators is basically right across the street, but I'm sure you'll get your fair share of free anything if you walk around and play nice.

Silenoz wrote:

catbooster wrote:I hate having almost a month with only one game.

Indeed

Plus our last game was a D2...

CatBlitz22 wrote:
Hoe else do you win a game?

He was talking about the line

Mm. Ty.

yorkcountyUNHfan wrote:Let's get to the tailgate situation....

Are there bars within walking distance of the field or do I need to wander around until I find some good hearted Montana St fan to feed me beers?

The tailgates are a good time for sure, but Specs is a must at some point on gameday. Dont forget to catch the Christmas Stroll or "Christmas Stumble" downtown after the game. Enjoy Bozeman!

CatBlitz22 wrote:

yorkcountyUNHfan wrote:Let's get to the tailgate situation....

Are there bars within walking distance of the field or do I need to wander around until I find some good hearted Montana St fan to feed me beers?

Both. Spectators is basically right across the street, but I'm sure you'll get your fair share of free anything if you walk around and play nice.

Yeah, just make sure your rental car doesn't have anything Griz-related on it, yorkcounty...

The Bobcat fans are a pretty cool, be sure to stroll through their tailgate area. They were a great bunch to talk to before and even after the game when I was out there for NDSU's game last year.

Found my local sports pub has ESPN3 via internet - the owner made me watch Michigan State all year so going to let me stream to a couple monitors from the laptop. Making everyone in the bar watch the game

yorkcountyUNHfan wrote:Let's get to the tailgate situation....

Are there bars within walking distance of the field or do I need to wander around until I find some good hearted Montana St fan to feed me beers?

Shit, just walk around the tailgate yelling "Go Cats!" and you're sure to get a few free beers. They don't need to know whether your talking about the wild or the bob variety.

Exactly. Just wear a blue Wildcat shirt and see if anyone even notices the difference.

SouthDakotaGrizzly wrote:

yorkcountyUNHfan wrote:Let's get to the tailgate situation....

Are there bars within walking distance of the field or do I need to wander around until I find some good hearted Montana St fan to feed me beers?

****, just walk around the tailgate yelling "Go Cats!" and you're sure to get a few free beers. They don't need to know whether your talking about the wild or the bob variety.

...or Fvck the Griz would probably work, as well

mlbowl wrote:

SouthDakotaGrizzly wrote:
****, just walk around the tailgate yelling "Go Cats!" and you're sure to get a few free beers. They don't need to know whether your talking about the wild or the bob variety.

...or Fvck the Griz would probably work, as well

They'll probably invite you over to do a keg stand with that one

Silenoz wrote:

mlbowl wrote:

...or Fvck the Griz would probably work, as well

They'll probably invite you over to do a keg stand with that one

UNH ain't beat shit since they beat their own meat the last couple of years. This is the first game of any significance the wildrats have played since Montana stomped them a new one years ago.

MSU 38
UNH 24

askin4cats wrote: Found my local sports pub has ESPN3 via internet - the owner made me watch Michigan State all year so going to let me stream to a couple monitors from the laptop. Making everyone in the bar watch the game

SWEET ASS avatar brother!

grizcountry420 wrote:Will Montana St be able to get the monkey off of their back?

Thought it was a chimp on the shoulder! (Gotta read Bobcat Nation to get this one.)