tOfficial Idaho Vandals News Thread

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

That game damn near gave he a heart attack.

Nice to get a W but they really did play like ass.

Didn't deserve to win that game. OC needs to be ran outta town for that embarrassing display on the goalline. I understand they had a formidable defense, but running the same damn plays over & over & over... Like WTF are you doin man? Looked like they only had 10 plays in their arsenal.

 

[Cave_Johnson]

Didn't deserve to win that game. OC needs to be ran outta town for that embarrassing display on the goalline. I understand they had a formidable defense, but running the same damn plays over & over & over... Like WTF are you doin man? Looked like they only had 10 plays in their arsenal.

Hey I'll take it if they can play like crap and still scrape out a W. They made the plays when they needed, but they're not gonna win the natty spotting teams 10 points every game and banking on blocking 40 yard FGs.

The goal line stuff was rough. That whole chain of events was a shit show. I get running it up the gut when you only need a yard, but giving it to your 6 foot 180 lb QB doesn't make much sense. Doesn't help when you bobble the wildcat snap either.

I'll say this though, Idaho missed two wide open pass plays that should have been TDs. First drive to Jackson and the trick play with Hatten to Romano. If they hit those this game doesn't even get close to OT.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Re-ranking the final 8 FCS playoff teams before the quarterfinals

As the quarterfinals approach, the time is right to re-rank the teams left in the 2023 FCS playoffs.

www.ncaa.com

1. South Dakota St
2. Montana
3. Albany
4. South Dakota
5. North Dakota St
6. Idaho
7. Furman
8. Villanova

Idaho drops two spots in these rankings after needing overtime to defeat Southern Illinois. There are no questions surrounding its offense with quarterback Gevani McCoy, running back Anthony Woods and wide receiver Hayden Hatten, but the Vandal defense looks worse than some of the top defenses in the country on teams that rank above them.

 

[Cave_Johnson]

No reason that last game should have been an L.

Albany was just not a better team. Idaho beat themselves.

Oh, and Woods, McCoy, and Harris are all in the portal. What a fuckin' day.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Defense giving up those big plays was a backbreaker... But they still had many opportunities

Like you said, largely the Vandals beat themselves.

Not surprised about the players testing the portal. With how that works and the NIL contracts it would be dumb of any talented player to not test the waters. Idaho won't be able to compete with even the smallest of contracts.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

I'm sure you've already heard but.... Mccoy headed to OSU

 

[Cave_Johnson]

I'm sure you've already heard but.... Mccoy headed to OSU

Yup. Woods to Utah and Harris to Cal

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Just bought my passes to the Big Sky BBall tournament in March... Currently sitting around 9th place and should finished 7th or worse in the conference. Not expecting much but looking forward to seeing the Vandals play

 

[Cave_Johnson]

Just bought my passes to the Big Sky BBall tournament in March... Currently sitting around 9th place and should finished 7th or worse in the conference. Not expecting much but looking forward to seeing the Vandals play

Can't be any worse than last year

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Former Idaho Vandals; Hayden Hatten, Hogan Hatten, Jermaine Jackson, sign undrafted NFL free agent deals

MOSCOW, Idaho — Three former standout Idaho Vandals—Hayden Hatten, Hogan Hatten and Jermaine Jackson—have all signed undrafted NFL free agent deals.

www.swxlocalsports.com

Hayden Hatten - Seattle Seahawks (wooo @Cave_Johnson !)

Hogan Hatten - Detroit Lions

Jermaine Jackson - New Orleans Saints

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Also seeing that Ivy got a rookie camp tryout invite

 

[Cave_Johnson]

Former Idaho Vandals; Hayden Hatten, Hogan Hatten, Jermaine Jackson, sign undrafted NFL free agent deals

MOSCOW, Idaho — Three former standout Idaho Vandals—Hayden Hatten, Hogan Hatten and Jermaine Jackson—have all signed undrafted NFL free agent deals.

www.swxlocalsports.com

Hayden Hatten - Seattle Seahawks (wooo @Cave_Johnson !)

Hogan Hatten - Detroit Lions

Jermaine Jackson - New Orleans Saints

Stoked to have Hayden on the team but kinda surprised he didn't get taken in one of the later rounds. He's got a real shot to make the team.

Jackson could do some damage as a return specialist with these new return rules but not sure he has the size to make it as a wideout. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[Cave_Johnson]

Also seeing that Ivy got a rookie camp tryout invite

Didn't see this. I thought he had another year of eligibility to be honest. Good for him.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Vandals dish out some sweet revenge

MOSCOW — The No. 4 Idaho Vandals avenged last year’s FCS quarterfinals loss to No. 17 UAlbany with a dominant 41-13 win at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome on Saturday.

www.lmtribune.com

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Vandals defensive front is ridiculous.

 

[Cave_Johnson]

Vandals defensive front is ridiculous.

James-Newby is a fucking monster.

Two FBS games and the #15 FCS team and they're averaging under 17 ppg against.

Gotta keep that going against ACU who doesn't look bad at all this year.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

James-Newby is a fucking monster.

Two FBS games and the #15 FCS team and they're averaging under 17 ppg against.

Gotta keep that going against ACU who doesn't look bad at all this year.

Yes he is. A man amongst boys. Should be a draft pick next spring.

Vandies move up to #4. 2 away games in a row against #19 & #13. Not to overlook Northern AZ, but the Oct 12th game against Montana State looms large.

Taking my boys up to the blackout the dome game on Oct 26th against Eastern WA. First time bein back up there since '12-13. Lookin forward to showin my boys around campus.

 

[Cave_Johnson]

Yes he is. A man amongst boys. Should be a draft pick next spring.

Vandies move up to #4. 2 away games in a row against #19 & #13. Not to overlook Northern AZ, but the Oct 12th game against Montana State looms large.

Taking my boys up to the blackout the dome game on Oct 26th against Eastern WA. First time bein back up there since '12-13. Lookin forward to showin my boys around campus.

Yeah, four pretty tough ones in a row coming up but the schedule should calm down after that.

Hopefully they fill the dome for that one against EWU. I haven't been to a game in person since '19 and that was Central Washington. Definitely check out the new basketball arena if you can while you're there.

I'm planning to see them play at Portland State in November assuming PSU doesn't have another disease outbreak that causes them to cancel the game.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

UC Davis ranked 13th... 3-1 but haven't been FCS tested yet so they'll be looking to make a mark. Nothing notable about their wins. Their only loss coming against FBS (California).

I like Plough as a coach. Great offensive mind. Should be able to test the Vandals defense.