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For the 3rd straight game, the Panthers defense will see one of the top rushers in the country as SDSU's Kyle Minnett comes in avg. 115 ypg and has rushed for 10 touchdowns. The defense will need to slow him down enough to keep the Jacks offense off the field. Although SDSU does put 31.5 points/game, the offense isn't explosive as it avg. only 356 yards.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Panther's offense will be facing a very stingy defense that only gives up 12.3 ppg and just 266 ypg. The Panthers will need a better performance from Pat Grace who had his worst game of the year against SIU. I think Grace will rebound and play much better. Also, D-Law has been coming up big for the Panthers rushing attack with his 3rd 100 yd rushing game of the season. How the Panthers fare on the ground against the Jacks defense will be very crucial.
So, at 5-2 overall, a loss and it might be looking like 2006 all over again when there was high expectations and Panthers failed to make the playoffs. However, a win and a 9-2 regular season is still possible which would most likely mean a first round playoff game in the Dome. Plus, a share of the conference title ain't out of the question depending on the SIU@SDSU match up next month.
Last night, I probably would have felt different about this upcoming game but after a day of thinking, I'm confident the Panthers will find a way to win this game. This team has too much pride and senior leadership and won't allow another 2006 season to happen when the seniors were freshman back then.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Panther's offense will be facing a very stingy defense that only gives up 12.3 ppg and just 266 ypg. The Panthers will need a better performance from Pat Grace who had his worst game of the year against SIU. I think Grace will rebound and play much better. Also, D-Law has been coming up big for the Panthers rushing attack with his 3rd 100 yd rushing game of the season. How the Panthers fare on the ground against the Jacks defense will be very crucial.
So, at 5-2 overall, a loss and it might be looking like 2006 all over again when there was high expectations and Panthers failed to make the playoffs. However, a win and a 9-2 regular season is still possible which would most likely mean a first round playoff game in the Dome. Plus, a share of the conference title ain't out of the question depending on the SIU@SDSU match up next month.
Last night, I probably would have felt different about this upcoming game but after a day of thinking, I'm confident the Panthers will find a way to win this game. This team has too much pride and senior leadership and won't allow another 2006 season to happen when the seniors were freshman back then.
, and definately be sure to reserve a tailgating spot like Fargo Bison said. The pictures posted above Im fairly sure were a hastily put together thing because I haven't seen them before last weeks game. Usually its porta-johns for the bathrooms for the tailgate area. It also was very muddy in the tailgate lot last game due to steady rain for about a week and a half. It happens. And our east side bleachers suck, as do the east side restroom facilities (again, porta johns). Just getting that out of the way before FargoBison or clenz decide to go on a CAS ripping rant like they like to do. Other than that I think we have a pretty good gameday atmosphere, that should be even better for Hobo Day, and that you will find the vast majority of our fans are very friendly people. Oh, to reserve a tailgate spot you have to go somewhere on
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