(01-02-2020 12:28 PM)JMad03 Wrote:  

(01-02-2020 09:41 AM)PurpleStreamers Wrote:  

(01-02-2020 09:35 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  JMU 30
NDSU 27

Close game between two great teams and Ratke wins the game.

This tracks. Plus the one NDSU weakness I was going to add to Sprinter's breakdown was the smellys are not happy/confident in their kicking game. While Ratke hasn't seemed to have the power of past years, he's been extremely solid within his range (I'd say about 42 and under this year). Have a feeling both coaches are going to have multiple 4th down decisions to make in that 30-40 yard line range and these will be enormous plays.

Cignetti's decisions are always very calculated and that's what I love about the guy. So far I can't think of a time where I thought he made a bad decision.
If he goes for it on 4th down, there's a reason for it. He's not just tossing the dice.
If the team gets ultra conservative, there's a reason for it.
I didn't mention it before, but I feel like we have an advantage with our coaching. If we lose, I don't think being out coached will be the reason we lost. However, it could be the reason we win.

I would say that's a fair statement. NDSU had all kinds of changes in their coaching staff this past year. Another advantage is that your roster probably has more playing experience overall. The Bison are a young team.