bisonfan11
09-25-2010, 02:17 AM
We are doing okay heading into week 4 with a 2-1 record. And now we are going to be facing South Dakota. From what I have seen this is a decent South Dakota team, however I think we are a bit better than they are. Here are this weeks "keys to victory".
1. Stop Dante Warren.- This is a given. Dante might be the best threat both rushing AND passing that we have seen this season. Our defense has to be on their toes and be ready to defend Warren no matter what he does. With the problems that NDSU had containing UNI's dual threat QB (I can't remember his name) is it absolutely necessary to keep Warren away from taking this game over. Do I think that Warren will have a field day like he had against Minnesota, no. But I do think that Warren will give the defense fits enough to the point where he might be able to make a big play with either his feet or his arm. If we shut down Warren, game over, Bison blow out South Dakota.
2. Offense needs to take advantage of the weak 'Yote D.-This is the same defense that gave up 350 yards of total offense to Northwestern Oklahoma State. I believe that NWOSU is a NAIA school. Yeah, the 'Yote defense is not all that solid. Sure South Dakota had 5 INT's, but they were playing a school much softer than Morgan State. This very well might be the WORST defense we play against all season long, we might as well take advantage of that and put up some points. Heck even the mess that is the Goofers had all day to throw against South Dakota. If the Bison struggle against South Dakota's defense, they are in a world of hurt because the Bison will not face any other defenses this soft (except maybe Indiana State's D).
3. Somebody has to establish them self as the #1 running back.- If McNorton is to be the #1 RB in this offense he best start looking like one. If McNorton can't then let Sigers, Voightlander, Smith, and any one else I forgot to mention have a stake at the #1 RB spot. So far all the Running backs (a position that was supposed to be a stregnth) have been mediocre at best, especially McNorton. If the Bison had that one GREAT back (a la Paschall, Roehl, and Steffes) then that would make the line look a little better.
4. The Bison have to raise the level of intensity.- South Dakota is a good team no doubt about that. If the Bison come in with a half a** attitude they will get smoked. The Bison have to come out and take over this game early. There is no "finding the offense in the 4th quarter" against South Dakota. The Bison have to make a statement and make a statement early. If they do we will have a lot to be excited about the Bison from here on out.
1. Stop Dante Warren.- This is a given. Dante might be the best threat both rushing AND passing that we have seen this season. Our defense has to be on their toes and be ready to defend Warren no matter what he does. With the problems that NDSU had containing UNI's dual threat QB (I can't remember his name) is it absolutely necessary to keep Warren away from taking this game over. Do I think that Warren will have a field day like he had against Minnesota, no. But I do think that Warren will give the defense fits enough to the point where he might be able to make a big play with either his feet or his arm. If we shut down Warren, game over, Bison blow out South Dakota.
2. Offense needs to take advantage of the weak 'Yote D.-This is the same defense that gave up 350 yards of total offense to Northwestern Oklahoma State. I believe that NWOSU is a NAIA school. Yeah, the 'Yote defense is not all that solid. Sure South Dakota had 5 INT's, but they were playing a school much softer than Morgan State. This very well might be the WORST defense we play against all season long, we might as well take advantage of that and put up some points. Heck even the mess that is the Goofers had all day to throw against South Dakota. If the Bison struggle against South Dakota's defense, they are in a world of hurt because the Bison will not face any other defenses this soft (except maybe Indiana State's D).
3. Somebody has to establish them self as the #1 running back.- If McNorton is to be the #1 RB in this offense he best start looking like one. If McNorton can't then let Sigers, Voightlander, Smith, and any one else I forgot to mention have a stake at the #1 RB spot. So far all the Running backs (a position that was supposed to be a stregnth) have been mediocre at best, especially McNorton. If the Bison had that one GREAT back (a la Paschall, Roehl, and Steffes) then that would make the line look a little better.
4. The Bison have to raise the level of intensity.- South Dakota is a good team no doubt about that. If the Bison come in with a half a** attitude they will get smoked. The Bison have to come out and take over this game early. There is no "finding the offense in the 4th quarter" against South Dakota. The Bison have to make a statement and make a statement early. If they do we will have a lot to be excited about the Bison from here on out.