Does anyone have any insight into Nevada's FB team this year.
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My insight is that they won't belong on the same field as PSU, but that ain't much of a revelation.
Same difference: Nevada’s record will be 0-1 going into the second game of their season.
These may be the players to watch: Nevada lands eight to Athlon Sports Preseason All-Mountain West Teams.
The punt returner/receiver, Marcus Belton, seems dangerous. This begs the question, will PSU have to punt before garbage time?
The punt returner/receiver, Marcus Belton, seems dangerous. This begs the question, will PSU have to punt before garbage time?
They finished last in the Mountain West last season, and that's not a very deep conference. The over/under for wins this season is 4.5 with smart money taking the under. The line for our game is 45.5. I will be very surprised if we don't cover that.
Good grief, there is more useful information in this one post than I’ve contributed in 25 years on this board, smh.
Fixed. I got some pride.
This is going to be a repeat of the Idaho game from around 2018. We are going to drop 70+ on Nevada.
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I'm aware. I just think it will be a steamrolling and Nevada will have to work to hold us under 60 points.
I predict that our beloved Lions will fall short of completely statisfying the high standard that exists here and many will be in full panic mode by the end of the contest. The score will offer no solace.
Nevader, Nevader, Nevader!They prefer Nev AH da to Nev AY da.
Too much Phil Steele no. 1 talk, blah, blah, blah
"They put their pants on just like we do."
"They have some guys who will hurt you if aren't prepared."
"I know Phil Hasserhatt from there when he coached at Moonachie. I recruited his brother Hass Hasserhatt. Good coaches, disciplined teams."
"If we don't take care of the ball, we'll get whupped."
Agree that this one should be all but over early, but any opening game often includes some hiccups even by the heavily favored team. So, as often happens, a slow-ish start by PSU, especially on offense, could happen. Could. But even if, expect the Lions to quickly get back on track. So maybe a 7-0 end of first quarter, or even 7-3, but then more like 28 or 31-0 or 3 at the half.
Here are a couple more factoids from Lindy's preseason mag, that will have absolutely no impact on what happens in 3 weeks:
- Nevada was considered improved in 2024 over 2023, but still lost 10 games. Running game improved year-over-year, scoring improved. Then their O Coord left for a bigger job after last season.
- They lost a lot (relatively) in the xfer portal, and their incoming xfers likely don't make up the difference. The new RB, Turner, an xfer from Utah State (but why?!) is a good one, although will be running behind a 'meh' OL, even with a couple starters coming back.
- As mentioned above, their punt returner/WR Bellon, is good. Small, but good. One player on their side won't move the needle significantly.
- Last season, they lost to SMU at home by 29-24, and at Minnesota 27-0, in their two P4 games.
- They beat Oregon State at home, 42-37, in an upset.
- Close losses to San Jose St., Boise State, and Air Force gave the allusion of them getting better. That may have provided some momentum into 2025, but then they lost a lot of that foundation to the portal.
If PSU gets off to a dominating start, and that should be expected, we should see our 2nd and 3rd teamers handle the playing time for the last 20+ minutes of the game. It would be great to give their families the joy of seeing their kids in action for multiple series in historic Beaver Stadium.
- PSU scoring less than 40 points would be a huge, head-scratching disappointment. Scoring less than 50 would be a surprise. At least 63 points, or 9 TDs out of probably 12 or 13 possessions, allowing for some empty possessions by the reserves, would be a reasonable expectation for us as fans. (Coach-speak otherwise notwithstanding!).
- My worthless prediction: PSU 69-10. 9 TDs, including 1 via Defense or ST, and 2 FGs. Garbage time, late TD by the Wolfpack to get them to 10. PSU with ~550 yards of Offense, limiting Nevada to under 200 yards.
Here are a couple more factoids from Lindy's preseason mag, that will have absolutely no impact on what happens in 3 weeks:
- Nevada was considered improved in 2024 over 2023, but still lost 10 games. Running game improved year-over-year, scoring improved. Then their O Coord left for a bigger job after last season.
- They lost a lot (relatively) in the xfer portal, and their incoming xfers likely don't make up the difference. The new RB, Turner, an xfer from Utah State (but why?!) is a good one, although will be running behind a 'meh' OL, even with a couple starters coming back.
- As mentioned above, their punt returner/WR Bellon, is good. Small, but good. One player on their side won't move the needle significantly.
- Last season, they lost to SMU at home by 29-24, and at Minnesota 27-0, in their two P4 games.
- They beat Oregon State at home, 42-37, in an upset.
- Close losses to San Jose St., Boise State, and Air Force gave the allusion of them getting better. That may have provided some momentum into 2025, but then they lost a lot of that foundation to the portal.
If PSU gets off to a dominating start, and that should be expected, we should see our 2nd and 3rd teamers handle the playing time for the last 20+ minutes of the game. It would be great to give their families the joy of seeing their kids in action for multiple series in historic Beaver Stadium.
- PSU scoring less than 40 points would be a huge, head-scratching disappointment. Scoring less than 50 would be a surprise. At least 63 points, or 9 TDs out of probably 12 or 13 possessions, allowing for some empty possessions by the reserves, would be a reasonable expectation for us as fans. (Coach-speak otherwise notwithstanding!).
- My worthless prediction: PSU 69-10. 9 TDs, including 1 via Defense or ST, and 2 FGs. Garbage time, late TD by the Wolfpack to get them to 10. PSU with ~550 yards of Offense, limiting Nevada to under 200 yards.
Will be interesting to see Angry James take time out to line up for a fg as time expires.
Yeah, why not? Backup FG kickers have families, too!