MSU Mankato vs Slippery Rock National Semi-Finals

[D2FootballFanatic]

Many years Sioux Falls plays Mankato closer than most other teams in the NSIC. It's become a good rivalry game. In a lot of ways USF and Kato are built similarly with a strong defense and a punishing run game.

This is the truth, ever since USF joined the NSIC they have given Kato some of the best games and are always the team I'm most worried about playing. They are always a well coached team, very disciplined, and always seem to have a good game plan against Kato.

[zimmy21]

Many years Sioux Falls plays Mankato closer than most other teams in the NSIC. It's become a good rivalry game. In a lot of ways USF and Kato are built similarly with a strong defense and a punishing run game.

I remember when you guys came on board and I took a lot of guff saying you guys were a potential star in this league. You've proved me right. Way more successful than most teams in the league over your lifespan here

[vikingfaithful]

In the 2018 season Augustana threw the ball very well at Kirkeby Over in Sioux Falls and lost 38-36 to MSU, a failed 2pt conversion would have put the into overtime. Our QB did not play well this season at Blaklee or your secondary improved in one season. Are you concerned that Slippery Rock could put the Mav's into a shootout?

[zimmy21]

In the 2018 season Augustana threw the ball very well at Kirkeby Over in Sioux Falls and lost 38-36 to MSU, a failed 2pt conversion would have put the into overtime. Our QB did not play well this season at Blaklee or your secondary improved in one season. Are you concerned that Slippery Rock could put the Mav's into a shootout?

Always concerned about pass heavy teams. The D has become more stout but there's always weaknesses to exploit

[laker]

In the 2018 season Augustana threw the ball very well at Kirkeby Over in Sioux Falls and lost 38-36 to MSU, a failed 2pt conversion would have put the into overtime. Our QB did not play well this season at Blaklee or your secondary improved in one season. Are you concerned that Slippery Rock could put the Mav's into a shootout?

Passing teams can get into a rhythm. Then you decide to blitz and mess with the timing. If you get there you get a sack or a pick. If you don't it turns into a big play. The key is to be patient and as unpredictable on defense as the opponent is on offense. I've always been a bend don't break kind of guy on defense. Most teams make a mistake somewhere along the way- fumble, pick, drop, penalty. Hopefully the Mavs can control the ball, score, and get some stops and turnovers to pull out a win.

[msumavfan]

Passing teams can get into a rhythm. Then you decide to blitz and mess with the timing. If you get there you get a sack or a pick. If you don't it turns into a big play. The key is to be patient and as unpredictable on defense as the opponent is on offense. I've always been a bend don't break kind of guy on defense. Most teams make a mistake somewhere along the way- fumble, pick, drop, penalty. Hopefully the Mavs can control the ball, score, and get some stops and turnovers to pull out a win.

[Ironlinks]

I like the Mavs by 14+...........on a lighter note, Gunn is not 6'2" 220. I have stood beside him on the sidelines the past 2 years. Same height as me 5'11" tops and probably 205. But not the only player in history that measurables were increased. :)

[vikingfaithful]

I like the Mavs by 14+...........on a lighter note, Gunn is not 6'2" 220. I have stood beside him on the sidelines the past 2 years. Same height as me 5'11" tops and probably 205. But not the only player in history that measurables were increased. :)

Augustana listed current MN. Viking CJ Ham 6' 2" 235. Vikings list him at 5"11" same weight. A common ploy in college football.

[Purple Mav Man]

Augustana listed current MN. Viking CJ Ham 6' 2" 235. Vikings list him at 5"11" same weight. A common ploy in college football.

https://msumavericks.com/sports/foot...2?&sort=jersey

https://www.vikings.com/team/players-roster/

[MStateMaverick]

Has anyone an idea of the predicted weather conditions in Pennsylvania tomorrow? Would have been very cold conditions here in MN for the game, but may be not much if any better out east.

[Clean Liver]

Has anyone an idea of the predicted weather conditions in Pennsylvania tomorrow? Would have been very cold conditions here in MN for the game, but may be not much if any better out east.

Straight from weather.com.

SAT DEC 14	Rain/Snow	3828	100%	NW 13 mph	96%
	1 of 10	7:37 am	4:52 pm	7:25 pm	9:51 am
	Rain with some snow mixing in in the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 100%. About one inch of snow expected.

[msumavfan]

[MStateMaverick]

MSU 35 SR 21

[Purple Mav Man]

MSU 52
SRU 27

[Matt Witwicki]

Spoke with Laker and he and his two buddies (Steve, John) took a flight with him and they are there in PA. Look for the Laker in the camera shot..haha.

Kickoff at 1130am CST...ESPN apps = on your computer or Roku....basically ESPN3.