Not too long ago...

El_Gato · Post by **El_Gato** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:10 pm

Sitting here, reading all these responses to my call for the players to demand the best from themselves and each other, I thought back to last year's Griz team.

About this point in the 2004 season, the Griz were 6-2, having survived a couple of 3 point wins versus ISU & EWU, and a loss at PSU. Everyone knew they had a solid offense but their D was yielding TONS of yards, if not a lot of points. It appeared as though their D would PREVENT them from going far in the playoffs.

What happened to them over the next 2 months is what we should all be stressing to OUR team THIS SEASON.

Somehow, someway, the 2004 Griz FOUND A WAY to win 6 straight games and ended up rolling into the National Championship game. Although the D was not dominant, they did play well enough to win out in the Big Sky and secure that key home game in the first round. Once they reached the playoffs, a Defense that was below-average at best during the regular season suddenly took a huge leap forward and combined with a RED-hot QB to demolish their first 3 post-season foes and propel them to Chattanooga.

It can happen, folks; history proves it can happen.

Hell's Bells · Post by **Hell's Bells** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:23 pm

El_Gato wrote:Sitting here, reading all these responses to my call for the players to demand the best from themselves and each other, I thought back to last year's Griz team.

About this point in the 2004 season, the Griz were 6-2, having survived a couple of 3 point wins versus ISU & EWU, and a loss at PSU. Everyone knew they had a solid offense but their D was yielding TONS of yards, if not a lot of points. It appeared as though their D would PREVENT them from going far in the playoffs.

What happened to them over the next 2 months is what we should all be stressing to OUR team THIS SEASON.

Somehow, someway, the 2004 Griz FOUND A WAY to win 6 straight games and ended up rolling into the National Championship game. Although the D was not dominant, they did play well enough to win out in the Big Sky and secure that key home game in the first round. Once they reached the playoffs, a Defense that was below-average at best during the regular season suddenly took a huge leap forward and combined with a RED-hot QB to demolish their first 3 post-season foes and propel them to Chattanooga.

It can happen, folks; history proves it can happen.

whatever you do dont post this on egriz you will get the usual responce *DD would have had 1 million passing yards if he would have played more then one series a game!*

Catz Rock · Post by **Catz Rock** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:46 pm

The folks at egriz are sure enjoying this thread.

http://www.egriz.com/GrizBoard/viewtopic.php?t=11208

CelticCat · Post by **CelticCat** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:09 pm

Catz Rock wrote:The folks at egriz are sure enjoying this thread.

http://www.egriz.com/GrizBoard/viewtopic.php?t=11208

What was hilarious was reading egriz with Washington at the helm. Now THAT was funny!

Hell's Bells · Post by **Hell's Bells** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:14 pm

yeah and now all of a sudden they have a qb that gets luckey and BH should not be fired or is not taking the program down with him

Catz Rock · Post by **Catz Rock** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:36 pm

Hell's Bells wrote:yeah and now all of a sudden they have a qb that gets luckey and BH should not be fired or is not taking the program down with him

Funny how that can change, isn't it.

SeeHarg · Post by **SeeHarg** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:53 pm

Hell's Bells wrote:yeah and now all of a sudden they have a qb that gets luckey and BH should not be fired or is not taking the program down with him

Just wondering what you saw that made you think Bergquist got lucky... facing four top 25 teams his first four collegiate starts, including one of the best defensive squads in the country in Cal Poly.

I thought he'd actually done pretty well, all things considered. The fact that it was four weeks in a row made me think it had more to do with skill than luck, but that's just me.

Hell's Bells · Post by **Hell's Bells** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 3:56 pm

SeeHarg wrote:
Hell's Bells wrote:yeah and now all of a sudden they have a qb that gets luckey and BH should not be fired or is not taking the program down with him
Just wondering what you saw that made you think Bergquist got lucky... facing four top 25 teams his first four collegiate starts, including one of the best defensive squads in the country in Cal Poly.

I thought he'd actually done pretty well, all things considered. The fact that it was four weeks in a row made me think it had more to do with skill than luck, but that's just me.

just illistrating how things over on egriz has changed the last month

now watch the reaction when it is announced that JW is starting for the rest of the season

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:16 pm

SeeHarg wrote:
Hell's Bells wrote:yeah and now all of a sudden they have a qb that gets luckey and BH should not be fired or is not taking the program down with him
Just wondering what you saw that made you think Bergquist got lucky... facing four top 25 teams his first four collegiate starts, including one of the best defensive squads in the country in Cal Poly.

I thought he'd actually done pretty well, all things considered. The fact that it was four weeks in a row made me think it had more to do with skill than luck, but that's just me.

Awesome running game my friend. Takes a whole bunch of pressure off your QB. All Berquist needs to do is the dink and dunk and make them be honest and Lex will do the rest.

grizindahouse · Post by **grizindahouse** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:51 pm

Cardiac, you ever think that maybe the ability of Cole to actually complete a few passes may have taken pressure off of the Griz running game?

SeeHarg · Post by **SeeHarg** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:55 pm

Hell's Bells wrote: just illistrating how things over on egriz has changed the last month

Can't disagree with that.

He's got a nice backfield behind him, sure, but he's faced _really_ good defenses. I've seen the last two games in person, and he's played with a great deal of poise and demonstrated a lot of skill especially for someone so young. Plus, he throws a pretty nice long ball.

I just don't think his success has had that much to do with luck izallumsayin'.

grizband · Post by **grizband** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:59 pm

El_Gato wrote:Sitting here, reading all these responses to my call for the players to demand the best from themselves and each other, I thought back to last year's Griz team.

About this point in the 2004 season, the Griz were 6-2, having survived a couple of 3 point wins versus ISU & EWU, and a loss at PSU. Everyone knew they had a solid offense but their D was yielding TONS of yards, if not a lot of points. It appeared as though their D would PREVENT them from going far in the playoffs.

What happened to them over the next 2 months is what we should all be stressing to OUR team THIS SEASON.

Somehow, someway, the 2004 Griz FOUND A WAY to win 6 straight games and ended up rolling into the National Championship game. Although the D was not dominant, they did play well enough to win out in the Big Sky and secure that key home game in the first round. Once they reached the playoffs, a Defense that was below-average at best during the regular season suddenly took a huge leap forward and combined with a RED-hot QB to demolish their first 3 post-season foes and propel them to Chattanooga.

It can happen, folks; history proves it can happen.

When looking at this year's Cat team compared to last year's Griz team, there are alot of similarities. Senior leadership, spearheaded by a strong QB. A good core of WRs. A bend but don't break defense that suffered an early big loss, and a couple of close games. The main difference I see is the running game, but can be overcome. What I'm trying to say is that it wouldn't suprise me in the least if the Cats made a run like the Griz last year in the playoffs. It would take some things going their way (gaining home field by way of the top 2 seeds losing helped us), but it could happen. And if the Cats make it further than the Griz, I will be there to congratulate them.

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:48 pm

El Gato, I see that your favorite poster over at esugar.com is the same as mine......fat boy Fizzle. You know, the guy who loves to "correct" every poster who makes an objective post about the Griz. This guy supposedly played college football. I played college football, and I have NEVER witnessed the level of sheer lameness from anyone I know of who played the game. I think he played flag football.

Consider the source with that blowhard and don't give him the time of day. He has been providing cheap amusement for several years to us Griz fans. He and his lame-*ssed flock of sheep followers provide a new low in football knowledge.

Keeep givin' him hell, my man!

WolfHater · Post by **WolfHater** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:16 pm

wow someone sure is jealous of someone arent they

sounds like someone is close to the university for giving some money to them but wishes he could be closer to the football program but isnt and hasnt been invited to be, and never will be.

those are some sour grapes wolfturd

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:54 pm

I hope that the Bobcat monitors will remove you from the board. It is rather obvious from your screen name that your only agenda is to dis me. You're not smart enough to do so, however.

I'm quite sure that you are the same obessed blowhard who poisons esugar.com on a daily basis with your self-serving rhetoric. I won't say your alter screen name over there, but it rhymes with Jizzpacker1.

GOKATS · Post by **GOKATS** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:17 pm

The Smack Forum is -------------------->

couloir41 · Post by **couloir41** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:27 pm

that the griz are posting family laundry (smack) on BN is truly hilarious...i personally get the impression there is a ton of insecurity after the game with nau...lex did not perform...cb did not perform well as expected and now their "performance anxiety" is spilling onto BN...i guess it is appropriate...after all it's all about the griz isn't it....?????

WolfHater · Post by **WolfHater** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:42 pm

Wolfman wrote:I hope that the Bobcat monitors will remove you from the board. It is rather obvious from your screen name that your only agenda is to dis me. You're not smart enough to do so, however.

I'm quite sure that you are the same obessed blowhard who poisons esugar.com on a daily basis with your self-serving rhetoric. I won't say your alter screen name over there, but it rhymes with Jizzpacker1.

lol you wish my freaky fiendish friend..

we actually met at the nau game, do you not remember? shook hands, you introduced yourself (had a bit too drink though, didn't you). i looked you in the eye and began to squeeze a bit tighter as i got close enough to smell your foul breath. then you started to get uncomfortable and tried to pull away, and quickly walked back to your group of 'friends' trying to get the blood to start flowing back into your hands.

short term memory loss ole' chap?

whitetrashgriz · Post by **whitetrashgriz** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:49 am

WolfHater wrote:
Wolfman wrote:I hope that the Bobcat monitors will remove you from the board. It is rather obvious from your screen name that your only agenda is to dis me. You're not smart enough to do so, however.

I'm quite sure that you are the same obessed blowhard who poisons esugar.com on a daily basis with your self-serving rhetoric. I won't say your alter screen name over there, but it rhymes with Jizzpacker1.
lol you wish my freaky fiendish friend..

we actually met at the nau game, do you not remember? shook hands, you introduced yourself (had a bit too drink though, didn't you). i looked you in the eye and began to squeeze a bit tighter as i got close enough to smell your foul breath. then you started to get uncomfortable and tried to pull away, and quickly walked back to your group of 'friends' trying to get the blood to start flowing back into your hands.

short term memory loss ole' chap?

this post is actually a little eeerie to me. sounds a little stalkerish but i'm not choosings sides. just locking my doors and hiding in my room.

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:51 am

WolfHater wrote:
Wolfman wrote:I hope that the Bobcat monitors will remove you from the board. It is rather obvious from your screen name that your only agenda is to dis me. You're not smart enough to do so, however.

I'm quite sure that you are the same obessed blowhard who poisons esugar.com on a daily basis with your self-serving rhetoric. I won't say your alter screen name over there, but it rhymes with Jizzpacker1.
lol you wish my freaky fiendish friend..

we actually met at the nau game, do you not remember? shook hands, you introduced yourself (had a bit too drink though, didn't you). i looked you in the eye and began to squeeze a bit tighter as i got close enough to smell your foul breath. then you started to get uncomfortable and tried to pull away, and quickly walked back to your group of 'friends' trying to get the blood to start flowing back into your hands.

short term memory loss ole' chap?