Stephen F. Austin @ Montana Game Thread

[sfajack05]

Here are my predictions... SFA wins 38-35 on a game winning field goal. I think SFA will take a lead into halftime and then Montana will come back and tie the game with about 1:30 left in the 4th and sfa drives down the field and gets into field goal range and kicks a 42 yard field goal for the win.

or...

SFA will have some early turnovers and Montana will jump out to a 14-17 point lead and SFA will play from behind rest of the game lose 52 to 35.

I just hope it doesn't turn into last time we played there.

[Grizalltheway]

Here are my predictions... SFA wins 38-35 on a game winning field goal. I think SFA will take a lead into halftime and then Montana will come back and tie the game with about 1:30 left in the 4th and sfa drives down the field and gets into field goal range and kicks a 42 yard field goal for the win.

or...

SFA will have some early turnovers and Montana will jump out to a 14-17 point lead and SFA will play from behind rest of the game lose 52 to 35.

I just hope it doesn't turn into last time we played there.

Hopefully the video board operator will sneak some highlights of that game in somewhere. A little "motivation" for our guests.

[sfajack05]

I think you guys probably have all the motivation you need.

Hopefully our two big receivers (Rhea and Parks) who sat out saturday will be able to play this week. We need all the play makers we can get to help this weekend.

[GrizMonster]

I am not sure if anyone has posted this, but these are the two highest scoring offenses in the FCS. As well, even though the score last weekend, our defense is actually much better than the score indicates, SDSU had a pretty short field the whole entire first half, and scored a touchdown on a blocked punt..It wasn't really the Defenses fault whatsoever. Refer to AZGRIZ Anatomy of A Trackmeet for further explanation.

Lets take a look at the defensive stats for last weekends games:

Montana VS. SDSU Montana gave up 324 total yards 198 Passing 126 Rushing


SFA VS. EWU SFA Gave up 595 total yards, 461 passing, and 134 rushing.

Montana is a much better defensive team than the SDSU game indicated, and I would imagine they will be even better this week.

[AZGrizFan]

Griz are a balanced offense, with 29 passing TD's and 24 rushing TD's. Pick your poison---either Reynolds or Mariani. SFA is heavily weighted towards the passing side, with 43 TD passes and only 14 rushing TD's. SFA averages 46 pass attempts per game, and completes passes at a 68% clip. If we can stop the run without stacking the box, SFA should be in for a long afternoon.

[SunCoastBlueHen]

This will be an outstanding game featuring two exceptional FCS teams. It's gonna be a barn burner.

[kiss my axe]

Griz are a balanced offense, with 29 passing TD's and 24 rushing TD's. Pick your poison---either Reynolds or Mariani. SFA is heavily weighted towards the passing side, with 43 TD passes and only 14 rushing TD's. SFA averages 46 pass attempts per game, and completes passes at a 68% clip. If we can stop the run without stacking the box, SFA should be in for a long afternoon.

I don't think SFA's run game will have much to do with the outcome of the game, unless SFA gets out to a lead and tries to burn some clock (which they are terrible at doing). Don't get caught up in SFA's rushing stats from the EWU game, most of that came off a few long runs. Otherwise, they were getting about 2 yard per carry. SFA's run game is basically their WR screen game. Our running backs are servicable, but not really a threat, and usually get big gains when the opposing defenses are selling out on the pass.

SFA will throw it 50+ times in this game, and maybe run it about 20 times. That's their game. If Montana can stop their screens, and force Moses into multiple picks (happens a lot), then Montana should win this comfortably.

SFA is pretty solid against the run. They are worse against the pass. They can be porous against the run as well, especially the option for some reason. Option teams gashed us big this year.

I see this game being more about composure and experience in a big time playoff atmosphere, and I don't know if SFA will be ready for 20000+ fans that are hostile. Though I hope for much different, I forsee SFA playing catch up the whole game, and coming up about 2 touchdowns short. They'll have to be a lot less mistake prone to win this game.

[dbackjon]

This will be an outstanding game featuring two exceptional FCS teams. It's gonna be a barn burner.

Noticing a pattern here...

[SouthDakotaGrizzly]

I just hope it doesn't turn into last time we played there.

What was wrong with that game? If nothing else, it's supposed to be about 25 degrees warmer (high of 31) on Saturday than it was in '95.

[AZGrizFan]

I don't think SFA's run game will have much to do with the outcome of the game, unless SFA gets out to a lead and tries to burn some clock (which they are terrible at doing). Don't get caught up in SFA's rushing stats from the EWU game, most of that came off a few long runs. Otherwise, they were getting about 2 yard per carry. SFA's run game is basically their WR screen game. Our running backs are servicable, but not really a threat, and usually get big gains when the opposing defenses are selling out on the pass.

SFA will throw it 50+ times in this game, and maybe run it about 20 times. That's their game. If Montana can stop their screens, and force Moses into multiple picks (happens a lot), then Montana should win this comfortably.

SFA is pretty solid against the run. They are worse against the pass. They can be porous against the run as well, especially the option for some reason. Option teams gashed us big this year.

I see this game being more about composure and experience in a big time playoff atmosphere, and I don't know if SFA will be ready for 20000+ fans that are hostile. Though I hope for much different, I forsee SFA playing catch up the whole game, and coming up about 2 touchdowns short. They'll have to be a lot less mistake prone to win this game.

Like I said, if Montana can stop the run without stacking the box, it's gonna be a long afternoon for the Lumberjacks. And don't feel bad about the option teams....they gash EVERYBODY who's not used to playing them.

[SUUTbird]

I cant lie i think its quite entertaining to listen to all these SFA fans get on here and just talk shit...funny how none of yall where on here at the beginning of the year . Anyways the point is you guys will be going to Washington Grizzly Stadium which quite simply is one of if not the hardest place to play in the FCS and come away with a win. The Griz need to get smart and just start Selle the whole game and they will be fine. SFA is a good team no doubt but they are not good enough to win in Missoula.

FINAL:

UM: 38
SFA: 14

[Grizalltheway]

I cant lie i think its quite entertaining to listen to all these SFA fans get on here and just talk shit...funny how none of yall where on here at the beginning of the year . Anyways the point is you guys will be going to Washington Grizzly Stadium which quite simply is one of if not the hardest place to play in the FCS and come away with a win. The Griz need to get smart and just start Selle the whole game and they will be fine. SFA is a good team no doubt but they are not good enough to win in Missoula.

FINAL:

UM: 38
SFA: 14

Couldn't agree more.

[Willie]

[SFA Fan!!!]

South Dakota State Almost Went In There And Beat, What Makes You Think SFA Cannot? Also E. Washington Almost Beat Them Also. I Think SFA Will Do Just Fine In My Opinion.

I cant lie i think its quite entertaining to listen to all these SFA fans get on here and just talk ****...funny how none of yall where on here at the beginning of the year . Anyways the point is you guys will be going to Washington Grizzly Stadium which quite simply is one of if not the hardest place to play in the FCS and come away with a win. The Griz need to get smart and just start Selle the whole game and they will be fine. SFA is a good team no doubt but they are not good enough to win in Missoula.

FINAL:

UM: 38
SFA: 14

[CrunchGriz]

South Dakota State Almost Went In There And Beat, What Makes You Think SFA Cannot? Also E. Washington Almost Beat Them Also. I Think SFA Will Do Just Fine In My Opinion.

I cant lie i think its quite entertaining to listen to all these SFA fans get on here and just talk ****...funny how none of yall where on here at the beginning of the year . Anyways the point is you guys will be going to Washington Grizzly Stadium which quite simply is one of if not the hardest place to play in the FCS and come away with a win. The Griz need to get smart and just start Selle the whole game and they will be fine. SFA is a good team no doubt but they are not good enough to win in Missoula.

FINAL:

UM: 38
SFA: 14

I'm not going to address your opinion, because, uh, it's an opinion and you're entitled to it, but what's the deal with capitalizing every word?

Is every statement you make the title of a country song? A self-help book? A B-movie? The paper you've just written in your seventh-grade English class?

Enquiring minds need to know....

[AZGrizFan]

South Dakota State Almost Went In There And Beat, What Makes You Think SFA Cannot? Also E. Washington Almost Beat Them Also. I Think SFA Will Do Just Fine In My Opinion.

I cant lie i think its quite entertaining to listen to all these SFA fans get on here and just talk ****...funny how none of yall where on here at the beginning of the year . Anyways the point is you guys will be going to Washington Grizzly Stadium which quite simply is one of if not the hardest place to play in the FCS and come away with a win. The Griz need to get smart and just start Selle the whole game and they will be fine. SFA is a good team no doubt but they are not good enough to win in Missoula.

FINAL:

UM: 38
SFA: 14

Don't expect Montana to have 5 turnovers. Don't expect SFA to score 24 points on a short field.

I'd say that score is just about right.

[sfajack05]

final score 38 to 35...the question is...who will win?

[Willie]

final score 38 to 35...the question is...who will win?

Won't be that close, whoever wins.

[Grizalltheway]

final score 38 to 35...the question is...who will win?

Won't be that close, whoever wins.

And keeping the forecast in mind, I doubt either team will score that many points.

[Mvemjsunpx]

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

• • • Quarterbacks -- Stephen F. Austin
      
      Running Backs - Montana
      
      Receivers/TEs - Stephen F. Austin
      
      Offensive Line - (push)
      
      
      Defensive Line - Stephen F. Austin
      
      Linebackers --- (push)
      
      Secondary ---- Montana
      
      
      Kicking ------ Stephen F. Austin
      
      Punting ------ Montana
      
      Return Teams - Montana
      
      Kickoffs ------ Montana
      
      
      
      
      
      • • Stephen F. Austin 17-35 Montana

[AZGrizFan]

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

• • • Quarterbacks -- Stephen F. Austin
      
      Running Backs - Montana
      
      Receivers/TEs - Stephen F. Austin
      
      • • Stephen F. Austin 17-35 Montana

If Montana threw the ball 50 times a game, we'd have receivers with gaudy numbers like SFA does. That doesn't mean their receivers are better...they just get more chances.

I'll take Mariani/Phaler/Gratton/Zambrano & Crew all day long.

[hank scorpio]

SFA team prep at Reds on Thursday night.





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[sfajack05]

doing what our school does best....drink.

[sfajack05]

just a quick question and i'm sure its probably a stupid one but why is your stadium called washington-grizzly stadium?

[SouthDakotaGrizzly]

just a quick question and i'm sure its probably a stupid one but why is your stadium called washington-grizzly stadium?

When they were looking for money to build it, a local businessman named Dennis Washington shelled out some big bucks.