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Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:16 pm
by dbackjon
A lot riding on the line for the annual Grand Canyon Cup - Big Sky Championship potential, playoffs, etc.
NAU's offense has been on fire, averaging 54 points a game during the current 4 game win streak, while holding opponents to 30 points.
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:17 pm
by Brock Landers
Annual? As of what, two years ago?
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:23 pm
by dbackjon
Brock Landers wrote:Annual? As of what, two years ago?
Since 1982!
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Back in the mid-80's, when I worked for the NAU athletic department, I proposed this name - took almost 30 years for it to officially happen.
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:26 pm
by dbackjon
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:09 pm
by mtjack
The road team has won this game the last 5 times. Don't see that very often.
One of the best offenses in the conference (NAU) going up against one of the best defenses (SUU) in the conference. This has all the signs of being a fun one. It's a shame that the loser will most likely not make the playoffs as both have shown to be legit at the end of the season.
I'll be in Phoenix (Scottsdale to be exact) on Saturday to drive my dad up to watch the UM-MSU game with his friends @ Dukes.
Do you know of any bars that broadcast other Big Sky games (NAU) in the valley, dbackjon? I'm going to call Dukes and plead my case but I only know they have ROOT Sports. Not sure about satellite coverage for other conference teams?
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:46 pm
by Cap'n Cat
I'd drive up from Vegas, but you're not allowed to even fart in Utah. Fuck it.
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:52 pm
by Ivytalk
Cap'n Cat wrote:I'd drive up from Vegas, but you're not allowed to even fart in Utah. **** it.
Utahns are smart. They know that your farts melt glass.
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:33 am
by SUUTbird
So far this year the Lumberjacks are currently 2-3 on the road (2-2 vs FCS Competition) and judging from their stats outside of a crazy game against EWU they have not played as well on the road as they have at home. Our defense really needs to show up this game and get some turnovers since the last few games have been really close.
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:34 am
by SUUTbird
*double post for some reason*
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:50 pm
by Mvemjsunpx
Picturesque scene in Cedar City…
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 7:37 pm
by Thundernuts
Mvemjsunpx wrote:Picturesque scene in Cedar City…
I had the good fortune of playing in that stadium for 4 years. While it's not the largest stadium in the fcs, it is one of the most beautiful. I wish I could have made it to tonight's game.
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 7:39 pm
by Thundernuts
Cap'n Cat wrote:I'd drive up from Vegas, but you're not allowed to even fart in Utah. **** it.
That's okay, you're a Hillary supporter, we don't like those either....
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:30 pm
by BigSky2014
Fantastic game! The difference was SUU winning the turnover battle 4-0, plus a mistake on a punt snap deep in NAU territory late was the difference in this game. Give credit to SUU for forcing turnovers week and week out. That's an awesome environment to watch a football game.
Re: Grand Canyon Cup - NAU @ SUU
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:38 am
by D1B
Thundernuts wrote:Mvemjsunpx wrote:Picturesque scene in Cedar City…
I had the good fortune of playing in that stadium for 4 years. While it's not the largest stadium in the fcs, it is one of the most beautiful. I wish I could have made it to tonight's game.
Very nice. I do though prefer Towsen's stadium.
