FB: Northwest Conference

[speedybigboy]

Is there anybody I can hitch a ride with from Dallas to Belton on Friday evening?

Check with Vanity Fair.

[MonroviaCat]

Congrats to Sam Riddle being named a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy!

http://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/11/gagliardi-semifinalists-announced

[Andy Jamison - Walla Walla Wildcat]

How awesome is it that the Cats get a shot at redemption! I am 100% confident in our ability to go back to Texas and beat MHB. We did it two years ago when they were the #2 team in the country and several of our key players that came up big in that game are seniors now. Our defense has improved as has the o-line and playing in cooler weather without the high humidity is going to help. We need to limit big plays on defense, penalties, turnovers and do a great job on kick coverage. All possible if everyone does their job! Go Cats!

[Kelly Boggs]

Safe and uneventful travels to all who will be making the trip to Central Texas.

Have a meaningful Thanksgiving!

[CamCat]

Congrats to Sam Riddle being named a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy!

http://www.d3football.com/notables/2016/11/gagliardi-semifinalists-announced

I just cast my fan vote for Sam Riddle.  Care to do the same? Please do so on the link above.

[OldCatProf]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cHMy5t4yWYg

How in the name of all that's unholy could a list of Jerry Jeff Walker's Greatest Hits not include Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother?

[D O.C.]

That's why we let our Professors hang around.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI1sTyaErW0

[spiritof86]

Last year at the dome, this year in Bolton...heck, every time we've played them but 2004, Linfield has taken too much time to adjust to the umhb speed on the edge. That can't happen this time. Out scoring this offensive juggernaut is a difficult proposition to tackle, instead, the new 'grind it out cats' are going to have to show up. We are going to have to run, be effective on 3rd down, and hold onto the ball- both turnover wise and clock wise. Riddle will always take his shots, but opportunistic shots. Last playoff game in Benton, Hoff was a 1 man wrecking cru. Who shall step up this weekend??

[MonroviaCat]

Last year at the dome, this year in Bolton...heck, every time we've played them but 2004, Linfield has taken too much time to adjust to the umhb speed on the edge. That can't happen this time. Out scoring this offensive juggernaut is a difficult proposition to tackle, instead, the new 'grind it out cats' are going to have to show up. We are going to have to run, be effective on 3rd down, and hold onto the ball- both turnover wise and clock wise. Riddle will always take his shots, but opportunistic shots. Last playoff game in Benton, Hoff was a 1 man wrecking cru. Who shall step up this weekend??

Is it Bolton or Benton? 

[MacQuiz]

Last year at the dome, this year in Bolton...heck, every time we've played them but 2004, Linfield has taken too much time to adjust to the umhb speed on the edge. That can't happen this time. Out scoring this offensive juggernaut is a difficult proposition to tackle, instead, the new 'grind it out cats' are going to have to show up. We are going to have to run, be effective on 3rd down, and hold onto the ball- both turnover wise and clock wise. Riddle will always take his shots, but opportunistic shots. Last playoff game in Benton, Hoff was a 1 man wrecking cru. Who shall step up this weekend??

Is it Bolton or Benton? 

Belton...I think?

[criswyly]

It's Belton for sure..........

[MonroviaCat]

It's Belton for sure..........

if you're sure... 

[CalCat]

Last year at the dome, this year in Bolton...heck, every time we've played them but 2004, Linfield has taken too much time to adjust to the umhb speed on the edge. That can't happen this time. Out scoring this offensive juggernaut is a difficult proposition to tackle, instead, the new 'grind it out cats' are going to have to show up. We are going to have to run, be effective on 3rd down, and hold onto the ball- both turnover wise and clock wise. Riddle will always take his shots, but opportunistic shots. Last playoff game in Benton, Hoff was a 1 man wrecking cru. Who shall step up this weekend??

Especially on 3rd and long defensively. UMHB converted several times when Cats had them in a bad position. Jackson was the key both with his arm and legs.

[MonroviaCat]

Last year at the dome, this year in Bolton...heck, every time we've played them but 2004, Linfield has taken too much time to adjust to the umhb speed on the edge. That can't happen this time. Out scoring this offensive juggernaut is a difficult proposition to tackle, instead, the new 'grind it out cats' are going to have to show up. We are going to have to run, be effective on 3rd down, and hold onto the ball- both turnover wise and clock wise. Riddle will always take his shots, but opportunistic shots. Last playoff game in Benton, Hoff was a 1 man wrecking cru. Who shall step up this weekend??

Especially on 3rd and long defensively. UMHB converted several times when Cats had them in a bad position. Jackson was the key both with his arm and legs.

Agreed--that being said--we have to force Jackson to beat us with his arm (not his legs)---when he was under pressure to throw in the first game, his accuracy was reduced and that's what we need on Saturday.

[bluenote]

I'm not sure about defensive schemes... Redlands must have done something in the 1st half to slow them down.... anybody watch that .... what did they do? Seemed like last time we played them the qb was always taking off down field.