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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by tetoncat » Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:47 am

On one of coach shows UTM said their kicker was hurt, likely why the strange kicks last week, I like Cats return game and field position if they do that again


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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by Long Time Cat » Wed Dec 04, 2024 2:35 pm

Cats kick one field goal probably at the end of the first half. UTM doesn't kick a FG because their kicker is hurt, they also miss an XP.

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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by blueandgoldblitz » Thu Dec 05, 2024 10:40 am

My kids keep calling UTM the Seagulls and I'm really enjoying that.

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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by RockyBearCat » Thu Dec 05, 2024 10:44 am

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My kids keep calling UTM the Seagulls and I'm really enjoying that.

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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by bcatfan1 » Thu Dec 05, 2024 12:32 pm

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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by Skyhawks84 » Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:07 pm

tetoncat wrote:
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:47 am
On one of coach shows UTM said their kicker was hurt, likely why the strange kicks last week, I like Cats return game and field position if they do that again
Kickoff specialist is hurt. The kicker who punts, kicks PATs, and FGs is fine.



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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by tetoncat » Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:24 pm

Skyhawks84 wrote:
Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:07 pm
tetoncat wrote:
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:47 am
On one of coach shows UTM said their kicker was hurt, likely why the strange kicks last week, I like Cats return game and field position if they do that again
Kickoff specialist is hurt. The kicker who punts, kicks PATs, and FGs is fine.


He kicks FG and Punts bit can't kick deep on Kickoff. That is unusual. See that sometime with FG, but usually punters leg is strong enough.
Do you see that as an advantage for MSU if they kick short and allow returns.


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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by Skyhawks84 » Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:39 pm

tetoncat wrote:
Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:24 pm
Skyhawks84 wrote:
Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:07 pm
tetoncat wrote:
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:47 am
On one of coach shows UTM said their kicker was hurt, likely why the strange kicks last week, I like Cats return game and field position if they do that again
Kickoff specialist is hurt. The kicker who punts, kicks PATs, and FGs is fine.


He kicks FG and Punts bit can't kick deep on Kickoff. That is unusual. See that sometime with FG, but usually punters leg is strong enough.
Do you see that as an advantage for MSU if they kick short and allow returns.
Absolutely, we've struggled since Arena (KO specialist) went down. Van Winkle is a really good punter, decent FG & PAT kicker, but really struggles to kick it deep on kickoffs.

I predict a lot of sky kicks or squibs.



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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by St George » Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:44 pm

Sounds like the Bobcat fans need a cheer to help Shank-a-lot-kicks on kickoffs.



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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by RootinfortheCats » Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:58 pm

Skyhawks84 wrote:
Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:39 pm
Absolutely, we've struggled since Arena (KO specialist) went down. Van Winkle is a really good punter, decent FG & PAT kicker, but really struggles to kick it deep on kickoffs.

I predict a lot of sky kicks or squibs.
If the team's nickname for the punter isn't Rip, I would be really disappointed.

I bet he kicks it so high he could take a nap.


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Post by canyoncat » Thu Dec 05, 2024 2:02 pm

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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by SparkCat » Thu Dec 05, 2024 2:50 pm

St George wrote:
Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:44 pm
Sounds like the Bobcat fans need a cheer to help Shank-a-lot-kicks on kickoffs.
Good thing he’ll only have to kickoff once.



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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by 84CatGrad » Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:59 pm

I'm a bit of a contrarian when predicting games - reverse psychology as it were. Dent and Smith find a bit of running room early and a couple PI calls go their way to make it 17-14 Cats at half. Cats dominate in the second half though to win 45-17.



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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by 94VegasCat » Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:21 pm

I think we run the 300lb DLineman ragged. It won’t be close.

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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by RICO CAT » Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:54 am

It’s going to be a challenge. They have a lot of speed and are highly motivated to knock off the #1 seed at home.


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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by ilovethecats » Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:12 am

RICO CAT wrote:
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It’s going to be a challenge. They have a lot of speed and are highly motivated to knock off the #1 seed at home.
I liked their backers when I watched. But I don't think I saw the speed you saw.



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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by RootinfortheCats » Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:38 am

ilovethecats wrote:
Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:12 am
RICO CAT wrote:
Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:54 am
It’s going to be a challenge. They have a lot of speed and are highly motivated to knock off the #1 seed at home.
I liked their backers when I watched. But I don't think I saw the speed you saw.
I agree on the raw speed, but the backers do look decisive and gap sound. We will see how their conditioning is at 5,000 feet. They are going to get a lot of snaps.


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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by St George » Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:51 am

94VegasCat wrote:
Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:21 pm
I think we run the 300lb DLineman ragged. It won’t be close.

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Number 60, Conner is listed at 6'7" and 420 lbs. Could be a misprint or he may have an extremely large turd in back pocket to slow him down.



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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by 4KornerKat » Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:57 am

St George wrote:
Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:51 am
94VegasCat wrote:
Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:21 pm
I think we run the 300lb DLineman ragged. It won’t be close.

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Number 60, Conner is listed at 6'7" and 420 lbs. Could be a misprint or he may have an extremely large turd in back pocket to slow him down.
Went to look for myself, apparently he was shot 9 times in May 2023. Crazy that he made it back on the roster.



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Re: Cats vs. UT-Martin 2nd round predictions

Post by RootinfortheCats » Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:02 am

4KornerKat wrote:
Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:57 am
St George wrote:
Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:51 am
94VegasCat wrote:
Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:21 pm
I think we run the 300lb DLineman ragged. It won’t be close.

Bobcats 48
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Number 60, Conner is listed at 6'7" and 420 lbs. Could be a misprint or he may have an extremely large turd in back pocket to slow him down.
Went to look for myself, apparently he was shot 9 times in May 2023. Crazy that he made it back on the roster.
9 times!!!!

Holy smokes!

Dude is harder than woodpecker lips!


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