Could have been 10-3 Cats, but a dumb fumble, a bad play on 3rd down, another bad play on 3rd down (penalty), and a dumb pass defense play by Hartman – and we’re down 10-3.
Fuck. Mizzou offense has lots of confidence right now. We will have to score to win.
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking! I was like…can we show Snyder’s record against Pinkel because I don’t think ol’ Gary has ever gotten the best of Snyder.
I remember that game in 2004. GREAT game…I remember D.Sproles just exploding, leaving Mizzou’s defense in their wake. We also should have lost to them in 2005 but the players weren’t going to let Snyder go out on a loss.
Keeping up the positiveness because, let’s face it, WE NEED THIS ONE!!! Go State!
brb going to go change what is obviously an unlucky shirt.
And how about that nice pass interference earlier? Last time I checked, you cannot shove the receiver out of the way just to keep him from being able to catch a pass.
We can’t say penalties going our way would have changed this game, but from the stands, it seemed like the refs were just not watching what Mizzou was doing. A holding here, a non-fumble there which goes for a touchdown, not calling pass interference. Calling them would have definitely affected the game I’d say although probably would not have changed the outcome.
The all-star team would most likely be a run-first offense (A nice platoon between Thomas, Helu, and Robinson would be pretty impressive) and I think Gabbert is the only one who could make plays to prevent defenses putting 10 in the box…
The north has a pretty good group of playmakers at the skill positions, but I agree with the O-line. That might be the only achilles heel on this all-star team. That’s one position where size truly does matter….
The defense would be pretty damn stout (considered there would most likely be half a dozen blackshirts starting).
If we play like we did against OU or KU, do you think it’s possible we win next week or will it take an over the top game like A&M to do it, where everything is clicking and going our way? I think we could hold Neb to less than 20 points and score more than that, but we had better be more motivated than we were today.
First perception is that K-State started believing their own press…or maybe Mizzou’s. Total lack of focus from the opening kick. Banks stretching for a TD when it wasn’t necessary…Houlik a dropped gift…Thomas left leg down and then the strip called for a turnover…defensive back letting Alexander rip the interception out of his hand for a TD. On Versus you can clearly see the facemask penalty on Spoon…ref is right there watching him tackle him by his lower facemask. But let’s give Mizzou some credit they came in motivated and ready to play. We had no answer for Alexander…no pressure on the QB once again. The last TD drive looked like we mailed it in…every running play was to the left and no answer. Tackling devolved again…bad angles to wide receivers…Alexander 2nd TD comes to mind. Loss of gap responsibility. The bright spot was Cherry who may have turned in his best performance of the year. Too bad he wasn’t this good in Lafayette or we wouldn’t have to go into Lincoln for all the marbles. I think this is the first time in Big 12 history that a team comes into its last game with a chance to win the division on one hand but on the other if they fail they do not become bowl eligible. As a final thought I hope we can show more balance in Lincoln. A balanced attack today would have kept us in the game and perhaps won it. MU sold out most of the game by packing 8 in the box and daring us to throw. Also, I can’t remember a game where Mastrud was so quiet…where was our TE? Next week comes down to one word, “focus”. We must play as Mizzou did today or we will not go bowling and I really miss watching K-State in any bowl during the holiday season. Go K-State.
My Versus feed here in Manhattan
is all blocky. Anyone else having problems?
JLew - November 14, 2009
Analog is ok.
JLew - November 14, 2009
online?
Anyone found a channel online? What’s happened to our D?
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
Bend but don't break
Held them to a field goal.
That’s a win.
We need to solve that damn bubble screen – fast.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
we stopped 'em
they only scored a field goal
KSUfan4Life - November 14, 2009
Ive got to take off
ill be listening. Lets go Cats. Lets keep these tigers on a short leash and tied up. Keep working cats. Lets get that bowl game TODAY
KSUfan4Life - November 14, 2009
We can pass!
Lamark with the 1st down
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
They're stacking the box
Selling out to stop the D-train.
Opportunities will be there across the middle if Grant can find them.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Lets go for it, 4th & 4
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
Good kick, Cherry!
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Wow! 47 yds for Cherry! Didn't expect that, but good response to their score
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
3 and out
then we get the ball back in missou territory
I like.
grmann - November 14, 2009
Mizzou is killing themselves with dumb 15-yard penalties
I love it!
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Fuck, Banks. Fall down.
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
Epic fail.
The only position group that has shown no improvement this season?
Wide receivers.
Coached by Michael Smith.
Bill, Panjandrum and I told you so.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Wow, we got issues
Could have been 10-3 Cats, but a dumb fumble, a bad play on 3rd down, another bad play on 3rd down (penalty), and a dumb pass defense play by Hartman – and we’re down 10-3.
Fuck. Mizzou offense has lots of confidence right now. We will have to score to win.
What a momentum swing.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Yep, time for shootout mode.
Just keep it close so we can win with their 2nd half collapse.
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
GG with the air attack!
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
This is a HUGE third down.
Good use of the timeout by Bill.
We really need a TD here, not a FG.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Oy
We really need to get seven at some point.
Wenders - November 14, 2009
Pop that bubble screen.
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
Yeah, got the stop on 3rd and long
grmann - November 14, 2009
Anyone find an onlinne feed yet?
Clubbzilla - November 14, 2009
I think we can score here to lead 13-10 at halftime
Positive thoughts!
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Let's hope so!
That would give us a great advantage at half!
Wenders - November 14, 2009
I'm just glad it's national
This is one of the few I’ve actually been able to see this season.
Wenders - November 14, 2009
I'd thank Versus
Stop showing that graphic of how many games we’ve lost when losing at half.
I want Snyder to do some major butt-chewing at half. Defense better have no butts when they come back out for the third quarter!
Wenders - November 14, 2009
That record is all Prince
We trailed Mizzou by three TDs in 2004 at halftime. We won the game.
We trailed Mizzou by two TDs in 2005 in the fourth quarter. We won the game.
Snyder owns Pinkel. Mizzou hasn’t scored a TD in the 2nd half yet, and they won’t today.
Keep up the positive energy!
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking! I was like…can we show Snyder’s record against Pinkel because I don’t think ol’ Gary has ever gotten the best of Snyder.
I remember that game in 2004. GREAT game…I remember D.Sproles just exploding, leaving Mizzou’s defense in their wake. We also should have lost to them in 2005 but the players weren’t going to let Snyder go out on a loss.
Keeping up the positiveness because, let’s face it, WE NEED THIS ONE!!! Go State!
brb going to go change what is obviously an unlucky shirt.
Wenders - November 14, 2009
Good idea
I had to put on more purple.
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
Even the field goal is good there
Burden of proof is on the defense. They must make adjustments and get some stops.
But now that it’s a one-possession game, we can stay with the run.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Stan says Snipes is too slow coming out of his break. Should've had 2 catches
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
Heh
I’m apparently being slightly loud. My cat’s hiding under the bed and my next-door neighbor has turned up his stereo.
Glad to see some stops, now we just need a touchdown.
Wenders - November 14, 2009
There we go Snipes!
I think our WRs have the athletic skill to make plays if we get the ball to them.
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
just me or...
Have we not gotten a call in the second half yet?
Wenders - November 14, 2009
None
That absolutely should have been a 15-yard facemask on Spoon. Totally ridiculous no-call.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Absolutely
And how about that nice pass interference earlier? Last time I checked, you cannot shove the receiver out of the way just to keep him from being able to catch a pass.
Wenders - November 14, 2009
Penalties
We can’t say penalties going our way would have changed this game, but from the stands, it seemed like the refs were just not watching what Mizzou was doing. A holding here, a non-fumble there which goes for a touchdown, not calling pass interference. Calling them would have definitely affected the game I’d say although probably would not have changed the outcome.
wabasher - November 14, 2009
OK Only 2 more FGs to go.
And the players carry Josh Cherry off on their shoulders as he kicks a game winning FG with seconds to go. Just wait.
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
As long as the defense keeps up that no-TD in the 2nd half streak for Mizzou
We will be fine.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Uhh, Ron Prince defense lives
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
Ouch
What a blow.
We’re probably in some trouble now.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
At least....
I’m not flinching anymore when Josh Cherry takes the field.
I wonder if I can teach my cat to Wabash with me….
Wenders - November 14, 2009
4 more FGs now.
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
huge run there
time to man up
Freneau - November 14, 2009
garbage call
ballgame over
Freneau - November 14, 2009
Ya know...
They don’t call us the Comeback Cats for nothing.
Wenders - November 14, 2009
WTF? Are we just quitting now?
I guess this game doesn’t really matter if we beat NU next week, right?
ohiocats84 - November 14, 2009
I think we also need Nebraska to lose one of their two remaining games as well.
I would have felt more comfortable with this win going into the final week and not needing to go into Memorial to win to be bowl eligible.
Wenders - November 14, 2009
No we don't
If we beat them, we’re both 5-3.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
This is why I haven’t taken a math class since high school. :P
Wenders - November 14, 2009
you're assuming they beat Colorado
CPC - November 14, 2009
Correct
Nebraska is a much better matchup for us because they can’t score.
I think this actually works well for us. Now we have to win not just to win the North, but to go to a bowl. I think it will help us focus.
Also, no one will pick us this week, so Nebraska will have all the pressure. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
They just need to get this loss out of their system and get pissed off about their effort, and bring it next week.
We still can accomplish all of our goals.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
31 points against KU
and your offense is no world beater
JLew - November 14, 2009
KU's defense sucks
Specious argument.
Texas A&M would beg to differ with you. Better not turn it over eight times.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
ATM?
Their defense sucks as well.
JLew - November 14, 2009
True
I guess we’ll just have to decide it on the field, won’t we?
Fine with me – I hate comparative scoring anyway.
BracketCat - November 15, 2009
We can't decide it here and now?
We could just let the coaches know what we worked out. I’m sure everyone would be fine with that.
JLew - November 15, 2009
I think it would be in the best interest of the Big 12 North...
to form an All-Star team to face Texas in the Big 12 Championship.
MadCat - November 15, 2009
I had this as a question last week
Who’s the QB for that team?
also can we put together a decent O-Line?
JLew - November 15, 2009
Hey JLew
Nice to see you here
sd.husker - November 15, 2009
representing
The Big Red!
sd.husker - November 15, 2009
Might have to go with Gabbert at the moment
The all-star team would most likely be a run-first offense (A nice platoon between Thomas, Helu, and Robinson would be pretty impressive) and I think Gabbert is the only one who could make plays to prevent defenses putting 10 in the box…
The north has a pretty good group of playmakers at the skill positions, but I agree with the O-line. That might be the only achilles heel on this all-star team. That’s one position where size truly does matter….
The defense would be pretty damn stout (considered there would most likely be half a dozen blackshirts starting).
mystman995 - November 15, 2009
Ahem
Way ahead of you.
BracketCat - November 16, 2009
But that's old
I want a new one!
and looking at that yeah I think I saw that at some point….
JLew - November 16, 2009
Probably would switch Gabbert and Reesing now that the former is healthy
But I was onto Crick before anyone else was. Booyah!
BracketCat - November 16, 2009
I call heads
BracketCat - November 16, 2009
Next week
If we play like we did against OU or KU, do you think it’s possible we win next week or will it take an over the top game like A&M to do it, where everything is clicking and going our way? I think we could hold Neb to less than 20 points and score more than that, but we had better be more motivated than we were today.
wabasher - November 14, 2009
Yes, their performance against Iowa State earlier gave me some hope. Plus, our guys usually play better when they are under pressure.
Just blast a little Queen in the locker room this week and we’ll be fine!
Plus, Snyder always manages to come through.
Wenders - November 14, 2009
Yes if NU turns in over 8 times
you will probably win the game as well.
JLew - November 14, 2009
If NU turns it over 8 times
and we don’t win, then it’s an absolute sign we don’t deserve a bowl game.
Although, with our offense, we may turn 8 turnovers into 9 points.
EMAW - November 14, 2009
Thanks, Brandon Banks, for showing up to the game. Little late. It started at 12:30, not 3:30.
Wenders - November 14, 2009
Anyone hanging around for KU-NU?
Nu’s up 7, so I guess this one is already over.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
Man, I hate KU
But Larry Asante ABSOLUTELY should have been ejected for that helmet-to-helmet hit on Reesing as he slid to the ground.
Inexcusable.
For once, I agree with Mangino. Ugh. That felt dirty to say.
BracketCat - November 14, 2009
What it comes down to...
First perception is that K-State started believing their own press…or maybe Mizzou’s. Total lack of focus from the opening kick. Banks stretching for a TD when it wasn’t necessary…Houlik a dropped gift…Thomas left leg down and then the strip called for a turnover…defensive back letting Alexander rip the interception out of his hand for a TD. On Versus you can clearly see the facemask penalty on Spoon…ref is right there watching him tackle him by his lower facemask. But let’s give Mizzou some credit they came in motivated and ready to play. We had no answer for Alexander…no pressure on the QB once again. The last TD drive looked like we mailed it in…every running play was to the left and no answer. Tackling devolved again…bad angles to wide receivers…Alexander 2nd TD comes to mind. Loss of gap responsibility. The bright spot was Cherry who may have turned in his best performance of the year. Too bad he wasn’t this good in Lafayette or we wouldn’t have to go into Lincoln for all the marbles. I think this is the first time in Big 12 history that a team comes into its last game with a chance to win the division on one hand but on the other if they fail they do not become bowl eligible. As a final thought I hope we can show more balance in Lincoln. A balanced attack today would have kept us in the game and perhaps won it. MU sold out most of the game by packing 8 in the box and daring us to throw. Also, I can’t remember a game where Mastrud was so quiet…where was our TE? Next week comes down to one word, “focus”. We must play as Mizzou did today or we will not go bowling and I really miss watching K-State in any bowl during the holiday season. Go K-State.
Catbacker98 - November 14, 2009
NU
will prevail!!
sd.husker - November 15, 2009
Couldn't let a freaking husker have the last word
I’m flying from LA to watch kstate in person so here’s hoping for an a&m like game against nebraska.
Clubbzilla - November 16, 2009 via mobile
If you have questions about Lincoln
Feel free to ask them. Maybe as a fanshot on Corn Nation.
JLew - November 16, 2009
Mizz-who? Really
You could’nt give us a little respect at least?
Mizz-who is going to a bowl game that’s who?
Bestofthewest - November 16, 2009
I was in a hurry
Guess I should have typed Mizz-ownedusfourtimesinarow.
That more to your liking? :-)
BracketCat - November 16, 2009
Yeah anyway goodluck in Lincoln
too bad somebody has to win,unless it’s a tie, yeah i like that
Bestofthewest - November 16, 2009
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