Hoekjeness
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CMU vs. NIU Predictions
I give the slight edge to NIU only because they are the more experienced and tested team. A very slight edge.
NIU's defensive line shuts down CMU's (below average) running game and puts pressure on Pooper... he has a pedestrian day. On the flip side, NIU offense is tough sledding. Running game struggles and they have to rely on Hare. Critical CMU turnover late in the game seals the deal for NIU.
Low scoring.
NIU 23
CMU 17
Meanwhile the slappies are ALL predicting a CMU victory.
(This post was last modified: 09-30-2015 08:44 PM by Hoekjeness.)
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09-30-2015 08:41 PM |
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Hiller4Hyz09
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
All the MAC games are on at 3/3:30 Saturday...this is THE game for Bronco fans to watch though. I can't even predict. I want to predict NIU, but if I do that, CMU will do their beat-NIU-thing.
It should be a great game.
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09-30-2015 09:49 PM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
I agree that this will be a low scoring game - first team to 20 is likely to win (and the winner may not even reach 20). CMU has knocked off NIU often enough in recent years that there's no chance NIU looks past them. Both teams have good defenses - NIU's was especially impressive at OSU. I'll say:
NIU 20
CMU 16
It wouldn't surprise me one bit, though, if CMU wins.
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
Nothing would shock me, really. I see NIU's D keeping CMU in check. CMU's turnovers costing them the game, but NIU having a couple Good drives to make the win happen:
NIU: 23
CMU: 21
But I can also see CMU not having any turnovers, pumped up about the game, and NIU being vulnerable to CMU like WMU is:
NIU: 21
CMU: 31
(This post was last modified: 09-30-2015 10:38 PM by toddjnsn.)
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09-30-2015 10:37 PM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
I hope cmu beats them
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10-01-2015 12:25 AM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
I'm having a hard time deciding who I want to win this one.
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10-01-2015 04:50 AM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
it is too early to see the implications of the benefits for one team to win versus the other. BGSU and Toledo are the early favorites...it will fun to see if those teams stumble.
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10-01-2015 05:24 AM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
20-25 mph wind gusts in Mt P.
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
I can't even make a prediction. Too close to call. NIU has always had trouble in Mt. Pee, but I think they're also the more experienced and more talented team. If they contain Rush, it's game over.
I will for sure be watching this one on Saturday. A lot of MAC West implications early in the season.
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10-01-2015 07:35 AM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
NIU well remembers CMU's lucky upset last year in DeKalb with a running back who had no business playing D-I football (Dan Enos' lack of ethics and corrupt culture).
The Huskies have more speed and athleticism and a superior offensive system. CMU will play well for a half, then fold.
It is Homecoming, but CMU alumni no longer care.
Score: NIU 38 CMU 17
Attendance: 18,800
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10-01-2015 07:59 AM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
I'm on board wiith Gull Lake. Mainly this is just some kind of wild feeling. OOC is over and it is time for NIU to get a little payback for past indignities. 31-14
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10-01-2015 03:06 PM |
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Hoekjeness
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
Vegas is calling for a 3 pt. spread (51-52 points).
NIU 27-24.
Pretty close to what we're all predicting here.
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10-01-2015 06:27 PM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
(10-01-2015 07:59 AM)GullLake Wrote: NIU well remembers CMU's lucky upset last year in DeKalb with a running back who had no business playing D-I football (Dan Enos' lack of ethics and corrupt culture).
The Huskies have more speed and athleticism and a superior offensive system. CMU will play well for a half, then fold.
It is Homecoming, but CMU alumni no longer care.
Score: NIU 38 CMU 17
Attendance: 18,800
You may be right. The Close Toasties moral victories rarely mean much. I can take just as much from their Monmoth game as their MSU game.
I heard Dantonio today. "There's A different vibe in the locker room when conference play starts." I believe that is true for every team.
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10-01-2015 10:34 PM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
CMU 28
NIU 17
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10-02-2015 09:37 AM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
A hungry dog is a dangerous dog.
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10-02-2015 11:09 AM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
Quote:A hungry dog is a dangerous dog.
That's what my friends tell me as a warning, when I walk out of the bar with a heffer. Usually at some point the next day, with the bite marks stinging, among other things -- I realize that hungry dog was a dangerous dog.
As for the CMU/NIU game -- I think both teams are like heffers walking out of the bar. Hungry "for their Kermy".
CMU's home field advantage is key. Their lack of CMU's running game is key for NIU, to take their already strong pass D to ensure that they can shut down the Pooper. However, CMU is going to be prepared for this, and they do have a good D -- so if NIU does Not get their offense going at least in an OK-fashion, they will lose. Simple as that.
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
28-24 CMu.
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10-02-2015 05:40 PM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
NIU vs CMU is being featured on college game day on Bear's Board. NIU is favored by 3.
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10-03-2015 10:05 AM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
Bear picked CMU!
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10-03-2015 10:53 AM |
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RE: CMU vs. NIU Predictions
Kirk picked Buffalo over BG!
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10-03-2015 10:54 AM |
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