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Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - Hurlburt88 - 08-26-2016

I am apparently in the flock of sheep for this first prediction

Go card! 

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - Griffins78 - 08-27-2016

SU 23
KSU 6

Not sure our offense is ready yet. Think we could sputter and have to kick field goals. Defense is tough but they are able to get a couple of drives close enough for their accurate kicker.



Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - thunder_chik - 08-27-2016

Formerly Indians, 27
Formerly Aggies, 13

We have a new QB; not likely our O will be all that explosive in this game.  I think Shaw isn't concerned about sustaining the 30+ point streak and plans to play this game conservatively.  He will preserve CMac (won't play him the full game) and any trick offensive plays for the nationally televised game with you-know-who on September 17th.  Hope we see a lot of Love; hope our defense scores a TD.
BTW, really hope there's no jinx in playing our first game against purple and white Wildcats... gives me a case of the Willies.

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - CornFed - 08-27-2016

(08-27-2016, 01:16 PM)thunder_chik link Wrote:Formerly Indians, 27
Formerly Aggies, 13

We have a new QB; not likely our O will be all that explosive in this game.  I think Shaw isn't concerned about sustaining the 30+ point streak and plans to play this game conservatively.  He will preserve CMac (won't play him the full game) and any trick offensive plays for the nationally televised game with you-know-who on September 17th.  Hope we see a lot of Love; hope our defense scores a TD.
BTW, really hope there's no jinx in playing our first game against purple and white Wildcats... gives me a case of the Willies.

https://youtu.be/Mln0RciE2o0?t=36

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - martyup - 08-28-2016

Over on the ESPN game conversation the Cats fans are confident of a win.  ::) 

They say they have the best defense in their conference and will shut us down.  :-\ 

They say that they have a better coach, and will shock us like NW did last season.  >:( 

Okay, it's on bitches. ;)

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - Card Fan in OR - 08-28-2016

We dominate.

Offense barely notices it's a new year. Scores 34, but we ease off at the end.

Defense rounds into great shape, allowing 10.

Us, 34; them 10.

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - yvonne - 08-28-2016

I won't break my streak of not predicting a score, but here are my predictions:

1. Offense is less dynamic as new OL and QB become accustomed to playing in a real game.
2. Game is closer than the line.
3. Fans freak out, call for a QB replacement
4. Fans freak out, call for a head coach replacement.
5. Stanford plays another game in just over two weeks.

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - GoodGrief - 08-28-2016

We 42
They 10

McCaffrey has 4 tds
Love has 130 yards including a 63 yd td
Burns and Christ are very good

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - Griffins78 - 08-28-2016

(08-28-2016, 01:54 PM)GoodGrief link Wrote:We 42
They 10

McCaffrey has 4 tds
Love has 130 yards including a 63 yd td
Burns and Christ are very good
Always love your enthusiasm, gg. Let us know if you wanna come up for a game.

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - Hey - 08-28-2016

Stan 40
Kan  24

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - CowboyIndian - 08-29-2016

(08-28-2016, 01:29 PM)Yvonne link Wrote:1. Offense is less dynamic as no OL and QB ...

That would do it.

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - JohnR34231 - 08-29-2016

(08-28-2016, 01:29 PM)Yvonne link Wrote:I won't break my streak of not predicting a score, but here are my predictions:

1. Offense is less dynamic as no OL and QB become accustomed to playing in a real game.
2. Game is closer than the line.
3. Fans freak out, call for a QB replacement
4. Fans freak out, call for a head coach replacement.
5. Stanford plays another game in just over two weeks.

As for fans freaking out and calling for wholesale replacements, it doesn't take a lot.

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - CTcard - 08-29-2016

(08-29-2016, 07:12 AM)JPRI link Wrote:[quote author=Yvonne link=topic=15489.msg168718#msg168718 date=1472416189]
I won't break my streak of not predicting a score, but here are my predictions:

1. Offense is less dynamic as no OL and QB become accustomed to playing in a real game.
2. Game is closer than the line.
3. Fans freak out, call for a QB replacement
4. Fans freak out, call for a head coach replacement.
5. Stanford plays another game in just over two weeks.

As for fans freaking out and calling for wholesale replacements, it doesn't take a lot.
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Which, of course, was rather the point.

At any rate, I also expect that the offense will struggle to begin due to OL and QB issues. I just hope it's 2015 UCF struggles rather than 2015 Northwestern struggles.

(08-28-2016, 12:57 PM)martyup link Wrote:Over on the ESPN game conversation the Cats fans are confident of a win.  ::) 

They say they have the best defense in their conference and will shut us down.  :-\ 

They say that they have a better coach, and will shock us like NW did last season.  >:( 

Isn't that rather the equivalent of saying that the sun came up today?
Bravado ahead of the game seems to be what most sports fans do. That seems a little strange to me as I am typically very nervous before a game, even when we're favored by 30 points. Not quite at Teejers' level, but still nervous.

And you shouldn't mistake such bravado as actually being confident.

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - Mauser - 08-29-2016

(08-28-2016, 12:57 PM)martyup link Wrote:Over on the ESPN game conversation the Cats fans are confident of a win.  ::) 

They say they have the best defense in their conference and will shut us down.  :-\ 

They say that they have a better coach, and will shock us like NW did last season.  >:( 

Okay, it's on bitches. ;)

Well our coach is in the Hall of Fame and we do have a good defense and special teams.

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - CTcard - 08-29-2016

(08-29-2016, 10:22 AM)Mauser link Wrote:Well our coach is in the Hall of Fame and we do have a good defense and special teams.

I think I understand the reasons for optimism about the defense in Manhattan for this year, but it is not entirely clear based upon recent performance that you have a good defense.

KSU stats from 2015, national rankings in parentheses. 

Pts/game allowed = 31.5  (93rd)
Yds/game allowed = 452  (106th)
Yds/play allowed = 6.24  (109th, tied)
Yds/rush attempt allowed = 4.41  (73rd)
Yds/pass attempt allowed = 8.2  (108th, 4-way tie0
PER allowed = 149.5  (113th)

I am sure you are looking for better numbers in 2016.

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - DC Cat - 08-29-2016

(08-29-2016, 10:42 AM)CTcard link Wrote:[quote author=Mauser link=topic=15489.msg168813#msg168813 date=1472491328]

Well our coach is in the Hall of Fame and we do have a good defense and special teams.

I think I understand the reasons for optimism about the defense in Manhattan for this year, but it is not entirely clear based upon recent performance that you have a good defense.

KSU stats from 2015, national rankings in parentheses. 

Pts/game allowed = 31.5  (93rd)
Yds/game allowed = 452  (106th)
Yds/play allowed = 6.24  (109th, tied)
Yds/rush attempt allowed = 4.41  (73rd)
Yds/pass attempt allowed = 8.2  (108th, 4-way tie0
PER allowed = 149.5  (113th)

I am sure you are looking for better numbers in 2016.
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Hey CT, I think we talked this out before, but last year was an unprecedented disappointment due to injury. We lost two of our best DBs to injury in the first four games and had young players stepping in against a pass happy league. This article lays out why the K-State faithful are optimistic about our ability to defend the pass in 2016.

http://www.bringonthecats.com/2016/8/29/12472398/2016-kansas-state-wildcats-football-preview-secondary-defensive-backs

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - CTcard - 08-29-2016

(08-29-2016, 12:08 PM)DC Cat link Wrote:Hey CT, I think we talked this out before, but last year was an unprecedented disappointment due to injury.

Which is exactly why I said I understand the reason for optimism about the KSU defense.

There is a difference between optimism and proven production. I am quite sure that in the back of your mind you are at least a little worried about how it is all going to turn out this year.
I am for my team - and they are currently ranked #8 and are coming off a #3 finish.

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - FrankO - 08-29-2016

35-10... good guys

Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - teejers1 - 08-29-2016

You guys are killing me . . .

  SU 17
KSU 19


Re: Stanford Kansas State prediction thread - donkey687 - 08-29-2016

24-17 Stanford