WEEK 8: SOUTHERN UTAH

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10:40a, 10/16/22


#20 SFA (4-3; 1-0) VS. SOUTHERN UTAH (3-4; 1-2)

WHEN: OCT. 22, 2022 (SAT.) 2:00 P.M.
WHERE: CEDAR CITY, UTAH
(ECCLES COLISEUM)

TV: ESPN+
RADIO: Q107.7 FM.

SOUTHERN UTAH'S RECORD (2022) HOME:2-1-0

W ST. THOMAS 44-13
L @ #13 UTAH 7-73
W @ WESTERN ILLINOIS 17-10
W UTAH TECH 31-17
L @ (RV) EASTERN KENTUCKY 28-35
L (RV) TARLETON STATE 40-42
L @ (RV) ABILENE CHRISTIAN 18-21

SFA's RECORD AGAINST SOUTHERN UTAH 2-3-0

L 2019 - SU:45; SFA:38 (OT) AWAY
L 2017 - SU:51; SFA:14 HOME
W 2005 - SFA:40-17 AWAY
L 2003 - SU:22; SFA:21 AWAY
W 2002 - SFA:52; SU:6 HOME

The Thunderbirds of Southern Utah could easly be sitting at 6-1 in 2022, losing some heart breaking losses in their current 3-game losing streak. Losses that consists of falling behind early only to surge late to fall short.

SUU's offense averages 26 points a game with 107 yards rushing (3.5 YPC) and 274 yards (7.6 YPP) passing a game.

Starting QB Justin Miller, the 6-3; 210 junior out of Highland, Utah has completed 160 passes (65%) for 1,889 yards and 12 TD's with 6 INTS. Miller threw for a season high 380 yards last week against Tarleton.

The Thunderbirds like to use the speed of their sub 6 ft receivers in WR Isaiah Wooden 5-9; 170, their go to receiver with 27 receptions for 642 yards (23.78 a catch) and 5 scores. Steve Jenkins 5-11; 175 and Ethan Bolingbroke 5-10; 175 combined for 34 catches 426 yards and 3 TDs.

The rushing attack is by committee with RB's Bobby Cole, Isaiah Williams, Elijah Burns, and Braedon Wissler combinding for 549 yards (4.5 AVG) and 7 TDs.

The Thunderbird defense allows 30 points a game giving up almost 150 yards rushing and 300 yards passing a game.

True freshman LB Kohner Cullimore 5-11; 225 leads the team in tackles with 44, 6.5 of those for losses and 2.5 sacks. Watch out for hard hitting junior LB Aubrey Nellems 6-1; 210 with his 35 tackles, 8.5 for a loss and 3 FF's.

The secondary is well represented by junior safety Rodrick Ward 5-11; 180 with his 3 INTs and 10 BU's.

Sitting atop the ASUN/WAC Power Rankings, SFA does hold their own destiny with 4 games remaining, (2 on the road and 2 at home) now playing like a team with that of a playoff mentality, knowing that every one of those remaining games, are nothing more than elimination games, and it now time to win or go home.

Axe'Em



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8:17a, 10/17/22
SUU has been competitive this year. They could easily be 6-1. Playing in the Big Sky , they are used to difficult tasks week in, week out.
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In reply to BigJack85 • 11:06a, 10/17/22
BigJack85 said:
SUU has been competitive this year. They could easily be 6-1. Playing in the Big Sky , they are used to difficult tasks week in, week out.
True. They played ACU a very close game, and obviously we had a hard time against them, too. Carthel better have the guys ready, especially since it'll be a home game for SUU.
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11:56a, 10/17/22
Staying at #20

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2:21p, 10/17/22


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4:28p, 10/17/22
"If the season ended *today*, ACU (WAC tiebreak) would receive automatic FCS Playoff bid over Central Ark."

Can someone explain how this is true if the rankings they posted have SFA in the #1 spot? Am I just stupid?**

**rhetorical - don't feel like you have to answer that...
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In reply to djsfw57 • 7:21p, 10/17/22
djsfw57 said:
"If the season ended *today*, ACU (WAC tiebreak) would receive automatic FCS Playoff bid over Central Ark."

Can someone explain how this is true if the rankings they posted have SFA in the #1 spot? Am I just stupid?**

**rhetorical - don't feel like you have to answer that...


Each conference shall nominate its regular season champion (by the conference's own formula) for AQ comparison.
If the regular season champion is a reclassifying team, the conference shall nominate the team finishing highest in the regular season standings that is eligible for an FCS AQ. Tiebreaker formulas are to be set by each conference and may include use of the ASUN-WAC Power Ranking after the conclusion of regular season play.
If the two nominated teams have the same W-L record in Countable Games, and they met during the regular season, the head-to-head winner shall be the AQ recipient.
If item No. 3 above is not applicable, the team with the higher ASUN-WAC Power Ranking will be declared the AQ recipient.

AKA this is going to be a **** show
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In reply to TheRevSFA • 9:16p, 10/17/22
TheRevSFA said:
djsfw57 said:
"If the season ended *today*, ACU (WAC tiebreak) would receive automatic FCS Playoff bid over Central Ark."

Can someone explain how this is true if the rankings they posted have SFA in the #1 spot? Am I just stupid?**

**rhetorical - don't feel like you have to answer that...


Each conference shall nominate its regular season champion (by the conference's own formula) for AQ comparison.
If the regular season champion is a reclassifying team, the conference shall nominate the team finishing highest in the regular season standings that is eligible for an FCS AQ. Tiebreaker formulas are to be set by each conference and may include use of the ASUN-WAC Power Ranking after the conclusion of regular season play.
If the two nominated teams have the same W-L record in Countable Games, and they met during the regular season, the head-to-head winner shall be the AQ recipient.
If item No. 3 above is not applicable, the team with the higher ASUN-WAC Power Ranking will be declared the AQ recipient.

AKA this is going to be a **** show

Whoever came up with this system must have graduated from the Southland Conference Graduate School of Hogwash.
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10:43p, 10/17/22
Let's just take the guesswork out of it and win out. We control our own destiny, so we need to punch our own ticket.
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In reply to SFASawmillGuy • 5:37a, 10/18/22
SFASawmillGuy said:
Let's just take the guesswork out of it and win out. We control our own destiny, so we need to punch our own ticket.
Exactly. Don't leave a game in the hands of a ref, and don't leave the AQ in the hands of a formula.

Win out and get the AQ.
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2:05p, 10/18/22
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2:38p, 10/19/22
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In reply to SFAXE93 • 3:13p, 10/19/22
Great write-up, as usual. SFA should win this game. But as others pointed out, it's dangerous. Clearly, there is no quit is SUU and it can be hard to keep players from looking at records and focus on playing hard.
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In reply to SFA88 • 4:20p, 10/19/22
SFA88 said:
Great write-up, as usual. SFA should win this game. But as others pointed out, it's dangerous. Clearly, there is no quit is SUU and it can be hard to keep players from looking at records and focus on playing hard.
Altitude is also tough.
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4:42p, 10/19/22
Going to be an all out fight. Let's hope it breaks open like last week.
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7:56p, 10/19/22
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In reply to TallTexan • 10:39a, 10/20/22
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SFA88 said:
Great write-up, as usual. SFA should win this game. But as others pointed out, it's dangerous. Clearly, there is no quit is SUU and it can be hard to keep players from looking at records and focus on playing hard.
Altitude is also tough.


Altitude, 5,860.

Weather forecast - 64 with 25-35 mph wind.
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1:50p, 10/22/22
Ready to rock and roll!

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2:08p, 10/22/22
25 mph wind today will certainly have some effect on this game
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2:09p, 10/22/22
Absolutely fooled on that fake jet sweep. Not a single white jersey out there to defend the run.
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In reply to SFASawmillGuy • 2:12p, 10/22/22
yep, that run reminded me of the first couple of games this season. Let's hope for a quick adjustment as SU has not run the ball well this season
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2:17p, 10/22/22
Wow, fake punt call works for big yards
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2:22p, 10/22/22
Fake punt call wakes up the offense...Rikel scores on a run sweep. 7-7
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2:39p, 10/22/22
Hmmm, cancel woke up the offense. After a really bad 3 and out by SFA and short punt due to wind, SU quickly scores on a wide open 30yd pass. 7-13 blocked extra point
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2:43p, 10/22/22
With the wind, gotta score.

Against the wind, gotta eat clock.
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2:54p, 10/22/22
Nice play call here, fake handoff while Gibson comes out of the backfield and is wide open for a 20+ yard TD pass.
14-13
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2:56p, 10/22/22
Playcalling is definitely a lot better early today!
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3:00p, 10/22/22
This 25-30 mph wind is really taking a toll on those going into the wind. SU punt only nets 15-20 yards.
SFA needs to capitalize while riding the wind.
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