Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

[catscat]

We will get to see how our 2s and 3s do against their 1s starting sometime mid to late 3rd quarter.

[TomCat88]

Tough one to predict without knowing the status of Humphrey and Davis. I think Adam Jones, Coon and White could be effective. If neither play, I expect White to get a lot of PT and if not him then Latin-Henley. I would expect MSU to be prepped to pass the ball if Humphrey and Davis are out and those two are good receivers as is Adam Jones.

I believe the weekly presser is going on as I write this, so we should know soon on those two. I think it could be a big game for the defense and special teams. I don't see MSU cracking 40 without H and D, but if the defense and STs make some plays that could get the score up there. Probably in the 30s. Offense will have to have a clean game with low penalties and turnovers.

Lots of back and forth on the UTM run defense, but like MSU being scoffed at for playing a weak schedule, I'm going to give UTM the benefit of the doubt and assume the run D is for real.

With H or D: MSU 42, UTM 13
Without H and D: MSU 31, UTM 13

[aucat]

Why the heck does everyone think it's going to be a blowout? We are down to the final 16 in the national playoffs.
I give UT Martin more respect. Cats 31, Skyhawks 21

P.S. by the way we have had a 1-0 mentality all season and I know the players and coaches are sticking to that. No way any of us should look ahead, but if we DO get by UT Martin, I think it's weird that we have the possibility of playing rematches with Idaho and UC Davis in the next two playoff games. I will also be very curious to see how the gris do against SD State. But we gotta take care of business Saturday in Bobcat Stadium. One game at a time. I really hope we have a capacity crowd. Weather is supposed to be ideal.

[wbtfg]

Martin’s strength is their defense. I think they have 6 guys who made 1st team all conf on defense. Additionally, their defensive strength is stopping the run. We should know in the first series or two how we stack up.

[catatac]

Why the heck does everyone think it's going to be a blowout? We are down to the final 16 in the national playoffs.
I give UT Martin more respect. Cats 31, Skyhawks 21

P.S. by the way we have had a 1-0 mentality all season and I know the players and coaches are sticking to that. No way any of us should look ahead, but if we DO get by UT Martin, I think it's weird that we have the possibility of playing rematches with Idaho and UC Davis in the next two playoff games. I will also be very curious to see how the gris do against SD State. But we gotta take care of business Saturday in Bobcat Stadium. One game at a time. I really hope we have a capacity crowd. Weather is supposed to be ideal.

Probably because everyone was worried about when the Cats FINALLY had to play good teams, what was going to happen, then Idaho came along - blowout. UC Davis, blowout. (Not final score but for anyone watching, that was pretty much a blowout until several flukey meltdowns late),then the Griz, blowout.

We'll see how it goes, but it's going to be a huge uphill battle for them having to come into Bobcat Stadium and make this a game.

[cat22[2010]]

Why the heck does everyone think it's going to be a blowout? We are down to the final 16 in the national playoffs.
I give UT Martin more respect. Cats 31, Skyhawks 21

P.S. by the way we have had a 1-0 mentality all season and I know the players and coaches are sticking to that. No way any of us should look ahead, but if we DO get by UT Martin, I think it's weird that we have the possibility of playing rematches with Idaho and UC Davis in the next two playoff games. I will also be very curious to see how the gris do against SD State. But we gotta take care of business Saturday in Bobcat Stadium. One game at a time. I really hope we have a capacity crowd. Weather is supposed to be ideal.

While I hope we see the backups come the 4th quarter, I agree with you 100% Should not overlook a team and gotta keep that 1-0 mentality!

[LTown Cat]

MSU 45
Uttt 27

[RickRund]

MSU BOBCATS.......... 43
The Birds.................... 17

Hopefully a chance to rest some 1's.

Massey has the CATS 37-20...

[RootinfortheCats]

Why the heck does everyone think it's going to be a blowout? We are down to the final 16 in the national playoffs.
I give UT Martin more respect. Cats 31, Skyhawks 21

Because this is the best Cats team since at least 1984, outmatch UT Martin at every position, and are playing at home.

[RockyBearCat]

Cats -15. O/U 56.5

Cats - 35
UTM - 20

SPORTS BET MT wrong again.

CATS 46
UTM 13

[St George]

MSU Bobcats 34
UTM Sky Chickens 10

[Joe Bobcat]

Bobcats 37
Skyhawks 13

And when it's all done sky HAWK TUAH on that thing!

[Bobcat4Ever]

Tough one to predict without knowing the status of Humphrey and Davis. I think Adam Jones, Coon and White could be effective. If neither play, I expect White to get a lot of PT and if not him then Latin-Henley. I would expect MSU to be prepped to pass the ball if Humphrey and Davis are out and those two are good receivers as is Adam Jones.

I believe the weekly presser is going on as I write this, so we should know soon on those two. I think it could be a big game for the defense and special teams. I don't see MSU cracking 40 without H and D, but if the defense and STs make some plays that could get the score up there. Probably in the 30s. Offense will have to have a clean game with low penalties and turnovers.

Lots of back and forth on the UTM run defense, but like MSU being scoffed at for playing a weak schedule, I'm going to give UTM the benefit of the doubt and assume the run D is for real.

With H or D: MSU 42, UTM 13
Without H and D: MSU 31, UTM 13

Good points. I would give T-Mart less points if H and D play, because the Skyhawks will have poorer field position and less time with the ball. Maybe 42-10 and 31-14.

[GoldstoneCat]

Tough one to predict without knowing the status of Humphrey and Davis. I think Adam Jones, Coon and White could be effective. If neither play, I expect White to get a lot of PT and if not him then Latin-Henley. I would expect MSU to be prepped to pass the ball if Humphrey and Davis are out and those two are good receivers as is Adam Jones.

I believe the weekly presser is going on as I write this, so we should know soon on those two. I think it could be a big game for the defense and special teams. I don't see MSU cracking 40 without H and D, but if the defense and STs make some plays that could get the score up there. Probably in the 30s. Offense will have to have a clean game with low penalties and turnovers.

Lots of back and forth on the UTM run defense, but like MSU being scoffed at for playing a weak schedule, I'm going to give UTM the benefit of the doubt and assume the run D is for real.

With H or D: MSU 42, UTM 13
Without H and D: MSU 31, UTM 13

Tom you're going to think I'm crazy, and maybe I am. But watching this line block the inside and outside zone all year, and now having even all the younger backs with some experience running in the system, i almost think it's irrelevant who the feature back is. I think we are a hugely formidable rushing attack with Jones, coon, white, and ULH with Tommy being the key cog. Not to say that Davis and scottre aren't the best backs we have, because they are. But this zone thing is like the late 90s early 2000s broncos IMO. Just plug the next guy in and keep gashing. Think Terrell Davis and then no drop off to Mike Anderson.

[catsrback76]

We’re gonna get rolled…






















Okay, maybe not. 38- 21 Cats!

[TomCat88]

Tough one to predict without knowing the status of Humphrey and Davis. I think Adam Jones, Coon and White could be effective. If neither play, I expect White to get a lot of PT and if not him then Latin-Henley. I would expect MSU to be prepped to pass the ball if Humphrey and Davis are out and those two are good receivers as is Adam Jones.

I believe the weekly presser is going on as I write this, so we should know soon on those two. I think it could be a big game for the defense and special teams. I don't see MSU cracking 40 without H and D, but if the defense and STs make some plays that could get the score up there. Probably in the 30s. Offense will have to have a clean game with low penalties and turnovers.

Lots of back and forth on the UTM run defense, but like MSU being scoffed at for playing a weak schedule, I'm going to give UTM the benefit of the doubt and assume the run D is for real.

With H or D: MSU 42, UTM 13
Without H and D: MSU 31, UTM 13

Tom you're going to think I'm crazy, and maybe I am. But watching this line block the inside and outside zone all year, and now having even all the younger backs with some experience running in the system, i almost think it's irrelevant who the feature back is. I think we are a hugely formidable rushing attack with Jones, coon, white, and ULH with Tommy being the key cog. Not to say that Davis and scottre aren't the best backs we have, because they are. But this zone thing is like the late 90s early 2000s broncos IMO. Just plug the next guy in and keep gashing. Think Terrell Davis and then no drop off to Mike Anderson.

You may very well be right. I just noticed that things ebbed and flowed as H and D went in and out of the last two games. I think if MSU has the guys it uses in practice all week (ie no one gets hurt midway through game) they’ll do well.

Fortunately for MSU it doesn’t have to rely on the run game. UC Davis and UM were plugging things up and Mellott was able to makes passes to offset that. His 7-yarder on third and 7 was huge. The TD to R. Jones was big, the pass to Taco was huge. The latter two weren’t luck, as someone alluded to. and he’s proven that all year. He was 3 for 3 on the last drive of the first half to get a FG attempt.

[coloradocat]

Just like every other week: 1-0

[NewEra]

Just like every other week: 1-0

I’m going to get roasted by this but this 1-0 thing is getting overplayed. I love stories and narratives throughout the season but Let’s be honest…this isn’t the first time something like this has been preached nor the last. Vigen didn’t just make this 1-0 deal up this year. The only reason why it has caught so much traction is the fact we are undefeated. Anyways..Go Cats!!

[tetoncat]

Tough one to predict without knowing the status of Humphrey and Davis. I think Adam Jones, Coon and White could be effective. If neither play, I expect White to get a lot of PT and if not him then Latin-Henley. I would expect MSU to be prepped to pass the ball if Humphrey and Davis are out and those two are good receivers as is Adam Jones.

I believe the weekly presser is going on as I write this, so we should know soon on those two. I think it could be a big game for the defense and special teams. I don't see MSU cracking 40 without H and D, but if the defense and STs make some plays that could get the score up there. Probably in the 30s. Offense will have to have a clean game with low penalties and turnovers.

Lots of back and forth on the UTM run defense, but like MSU being scoffed at for playing a weak schedule, I'm going to give UTM the benefit of the doubt and assume the run D is for real.

With H or D: MSU 42, UTM 13
Without H and D: MSU 31, UTM 13

Tom you're going to think I'm crazy, and maybe I am. But watching this line block the inside and outside zone all year, and now having even all the younger backs with some experience running in the system, i almost think it's irrelevant who the feature back is. I think we are a hugely formidable rushing attack with Jones, coon, white, and ULH with Tommy being the key cog. Not to say that Davis and scottre aren't the best backs we have, because they are. But this zone thing is like the late 90s early 2000s broncos IMO. Just plug the next guy in and keep gashing. Think Terrell Davis and then no drop off to Mike Anderson.

You may very well be right. I just noticed that things ebbed and flowed as H and D went in and out of the last two games. I think if MSU has the guys it uses in practice all week (ie no one gets hurt midway through game) they’ll do well.

Fortunately for MSU it doesn’t have to rely on the run game. UC Davis and UM were plugging things up and Mellott was able to makes passes to offset that. His 7-yarder on third and 7 was huge. The TD to R. Jones was big, the pass to Taco was huge. The latter two weren’t luck, as someone alluded to. and he’s proven that all year. He was 3 for 3 on the last drive of the first half to get a FG attempt.

You hit a point I made after Cat Griz. Jones looked much better in 2nd half. Could be they were able to adjust at half to plays he repped more in practice. I'm sure you game plan with specific guys and their skill set. Mid game injuries blow that up sometimes.

[TomCat88]

Tough one to predict without knowing the status of Humphrey and Davis. I think Adam Jones, Coon and White could be effective. If neither play, I expect White to get a lot of PT and if not him then Latin-Henley. I would expect MSU to be prepped to pass the ball if Humphrey and Davis are out and those two are good receivers as is Adam Jones.

I believe the weekly presser is going on as I write this, so we should know soon on those two. I think it could be a big game for the defense and special teams. I don't see MSU cracking 40 without H and D, but if the defense and STs make some plays that could get the score up there. Probably in the 30s. Offense will have to have a clean game with low penalties and turnovers.

Lots of back and forth on the UTM run defense, but like MSU being scoffed at for playing a weak schedule, I'm going to give UTM the benefit of the doubt and assume the run D is for real.

With H or D: MSU 42, UTM 13
Without H and D: MSU 31, UTM 13

Tom you're going to think I'm crazy, and maybe I am. But watching this line block the inside and outside zone all year, and now having even all the younger backs with some experience running in the system, i almost think it's irrelevant who the feature back is. I think we are a hugely formidable rushing attack with Jones, coon, white, and ULH with Tommy being the key cog. Not to say that Davis and scottre aren't the best backs we have, because they are. But this zone thing is like the late 90s early 2000s broncos IMO. Just plug the next guy in and keep gashing. Think Terrell Davis and then no drop off to Mike Anderson.

You may very well be right. I just noticed that things ebbed and flowed as H and D went in and out of the last two games. I think if MSU has the guys it uses in practice all week (ie no one gets hurt midway through game) they’ll do well.

Fortunately for MSU it doesn’t have to rely on the run game. UC Davis and UM were plugging things up and Mellott was able to makes passes to offset that. His 7-yarder on third and 7 was huge. The TD to R. Jones was big, the pass to Taco was huge. The latter two weren’t luck, as someone alluded to. and he’s proven that all year. He was 3 for 3 on the last drive of the first half to get a FG attempt.

You hit a point I made after Cat Griz. Jones looked much better in 2nd half. Could be they were able to adjust at half to plays he repped more in practice. I'm sure you game plan with specific guys and their skill set. Mid game injuries blow that up sometimes.

After the 88-yarder he had a good game. Take out the two TD runs and the 26-yarder and he was getting 5 per carry. 7 counting the 26-yarder. He starter the game really well then had a tough time in the middle.

Vigen said in his interview today that he expects and wants to get the passing game involved.