fb 2023 Game #15: 12/15/23 - 7PM EST at #1 South Dakota St. (FCS Playoffs Semifinals)

[Eli]

Last Up: W (30-22) @ #4 Idaho
Next Up: @ #1 South Dakota St. (13-0, 8-0 MVFC)
Time/Date: 12/15/23 @ 7PM EST
TV/Streaming: ESPN2
Local Radio: 104.5 The Team
Opposing Team Fan Forum: http://sdsufans.com/board/forum/south-dakota-state-university/jackrabbit-football/537539-2023-semifinal-friday-12-15-at-6-pm-vs-tbd

Edited December 10, 2023 by Eli

[Clickclack]

The other guys message board.

 

http://sdsufans.com/board/forum/south-dakota-state-university/jackrabbit-football

 

[Eli]

3 minutes ago, Clickclack said:

The other guys message board.

 

http://sdsufans.com/board/forum/south-dakota-state-university/jackrabbit-football

 

I signed up there but can't seem to post. What is it with these others teams having such horrid forums? lol. Last team charged $8, this team you sign up but can't post (until I assume some time goes by in order to avoid spam?).

[MRuler 79]

SDSU is going to be a big step up for us. They are big, fast and athletic. Rumor is they have about 5 guys who will make it to the next level. Nova did keep it close for a while and a blocked punt away from scaring the hell out of them. We have been through a meat grinder of a schedule and after 14 games you could see Woodell wearing down and getting up slowly after each carry in the Idaho game. Kids are starting to wear down a bit. They need to use Faysal a little more.

Excited for this game. Win or lose on Friday I am thrilled with this season and obviously this team. If we can get past SDSU I think we win the whole thing.

[Stonewall D]

You have unfinished business.  You have to beat the best to be the best.  It is time to shock the world.

[UAalum72]

Early forecast a high of 41, no rain/snow all week. Will be cooler by game time

[UAalum72]

Massey predicts 34-10, 3%
Sagarin numbers:

Favorite       _
                                                                               MONEY=odds to 100     _
    FAVORITE              Rating  Predict Golden  Recent   UNDERDOG             ODDS  PCT%    TOTAL  _
======================================================================================================
    SOUTH DAKOTA STATE     23.37   24.26   25.06   22.02   albany-ny            1009   91%    37.91

[Clickclack]

1 hour ago, UAalum72 said:

Massey predicts 34-10, 3%
Sagarin numbers:

Favorite       _
                                                                               MONEY=odds to 100     _
    FAVORITE              Rating  Predict Golden  Recent   UNDERDOG             ODDS  PCT%    TOTAL  _
======================================================================================================
    SOUTH DAKOTA STATE     23.37   24.26   25.06   22.02   albany-ny            1009   91%    37.91

This is all house money at this point but essentially being given a zero percent chance is a little wild. 

[Clickclack]

There is the answer...they are back home. Odd...

 

https://twitter.com/UAlbanyFootball/status/1733899267520053428?t=kAyKFn6gCQsR2U1nkz9mCw&s=19

Edited December 10, 2023 by Clickclack

[Eli]

What a dumb decision. One that may cost us the game due to being tired from so much travel. 

[ctdanes]

Nova was more competitive against them than us fwiw.
 

Also Albany made their oline look like a sieve so I’m not sure what the NFL lineman comparison is about over there lol. 
 

that said it’ll take a minor miracle. Ya gotta believe! 

[Clickclack]

25 minutes ago, Eli said:

What a dumb decision. One that may cost us the game due to being tired from so much travel. 

Charter flight to SD appears to be about 3 hours. It's much closer then Idaho...I don't hate this decision. You have your own beds for a few days, facilities to recover in etc. They can be out there Wednesday am. We can practice in the cold at home. To much is made of travel...it's a 3 hour flight on a charter and not commercial. 

[ctdanes]

Kinda funny seeing people on twitter doubting how we can play in the cold and wind. Definitely never been to Albany in the winter 😅

[Eli]

4 minutes ago, ctdanes said:

Kinda funny seeing people on twitter doubting how we can play in the cold and wind. Definitely never been to Albany in the winter 😅

I'm so glad UAlbany had the tunnels 🤣. Made all the difference. 

[Clickclack]

We are a 23 point dog? Are we playing Alabama or a other fcs team? I mean 14pt dog ok...23?