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TCU vs. WYO predictions

Dutchnation

Dutchnation

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Ok, I am sick of working, so wanted to get this started up. Predictions of scores, how the game will go, weather, attendance and if the barrel guy will be naked under the barrel this saturday.

Score:21-17 Wyoming on top.

I think this will be a grudge match with a lot of turnovers, dropped passes and running the ball. I think we will do a good job stopping the run, and that we will have a +2 in turnovers from fumbles. I think both teams will struggle throwing the ball, but I think the pokes will get a couple big pass plays down field. Kicking game will be aweful against the wind.

Weather will be cold 20 degrees at kickoff with 30mph winds.

attendance: 17k

the barrel guy will be naked under the barrel.
 
Dutchnation said:
Ok, I am sick of working, so wanted to get this started up. Predictions of scores, how the game will go, weather, attendance and if the barrel guy will be naked under the barrel this saturday.

Score:21-17 Wyoming on top.

I think this will be a grudge match with a lot of turnovers, dropped passes and running the ball. I think we will do a good job stopping the run, and that we will have a +2 in turnovers from fumbles. I think both teams will struggle throwing the ball, but I think the pokes will get a couple big pass plays down field. Kicking game will be aweful against the wind.

Weather will be cold 20 degrees at kickoff with 30mph winds.

attendance: 17k

the barrel guy will be naked under the barrel.
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I am kind of struggling with comments when people say the weather "favors" us. A lot of our team either A) played in warm climates before Laramie also and B) have never played in this extreme weather either.

I admit that TCU has 99% kids from warm TX weather, but UW is recruiting more and more from those states as well.

What advantages do we "really" have tomorrow with crappy weather?

Crowd? I don't think enough people will be there to really make a huge difference.
Running the ball? TCU will be forced to run more, which is in their favor. Our D line can't stop the run. We all know we are undersized.
Passing the ball? The wind will help keep them contained, but it also keps us contained. TCU's weakest part of their D is their secondary.
Speed? The weather is definitely an equalizer for speed. Those dudes are fast and the weather will affect that. The weather helps us here
Kicking? We can't even get the ball into the endzone on a kickoff in 75 degree SD weather. We miss every other FG or XP as is. Can't see the weather helping with this.

Overall, (this is my opinion), I don't see the weather being a huge "advantage" for us. I think it is what it is and it will have the same adverse effect on us as well. The speed component fascinates me, however. The weather slows them down, which helps us in a big way.

I think we keep it closer than in year's past, but I think TCU grinds it out, unfortunately. 30-17.
 
There is a saying in Scandinavian countries that there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. So the equipment managers should play a big role. Will they have a supply of warm gloves? Will they offer balaclava face masks? Will they insist that exposed skin surfaces be covered? And hydration - cold air entering the lungs immediately reaches saturation vapor pressure and sucks the moisture out - so fluid
intake is important to avoid dehydration.
 
djm19 said:
I am kind of struggling with comments when people say the weather "favors" us. A lot of our team either A) played in warm climates before Laramie also and B) have never played in this extreme weather either.

I admit that TCU has 99% kids from warm TX weather, but UW is recruiting more and more from those states as well.

What advantages do we "really" have tomorrow with crappy weather?

Crowd? I don't think enough people will be there to really make a huge difference.
Running the ball? TCU will be forced to run more, which is in their favor. Our D line can't stop the run. We all know we are undersized.
Passing the ball? The wind will help keep them contained, but it also keps us contained. TCU's weakest part of their D is their secondary.
Speed? The weather is definitely an equalizer for speed. Those dudes are fast and the weather will affect that. The weather helps us here
Kicking? We can't even get the ball into the endzone on a kickoff in 75 degree SD weather. We miss every other FG or XP as is. Can't see the weather helping with this.

Overall, (this is my opinion), I don't see the weather being a huge "advantage" for us. I think it is what it is and it will have the same adverse effect on us as well. The speed component fascinates me, however. The weather slows them down, which helps us in a big way.

I think we keep it closer than in year's past, but I think TCU grinds it out, unfortunately. 30-17.
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The cold weather with snow , rain and wind still favors Wyoming in the fact that we still have more kids from area's that are use to this kind of weather than TCU does and Wyoming's players live in these conditions now and have been practicing in it all week long. How big of an advantage is it? Not sure but there still is an advantage to Wyoming.

I think this will be a low scoring game. They are saying the winds will be 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. So should be a running game mainly for both teams. Both teams will probably just stack the box. Any speed advantage TCU has over us will be somewhat negated with a slippery field as well. Hopefully we can get the turnovers in our favor.
 
Here is the updated forecast for tomorrow during the game from Wunderground.com :

Saturday
chancesnow Snow likely. Windy...colder. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Highs around 35. West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 60 percent.
 
The difference with weather is adding the elevation to it. When your not used to it, it is hard to suck down thin air, but to make it really cold thin air and it's hard to breath. UW is used to the elevation, and most players are used to the weather as well.
So, I can see it playing a factor in our favor.
Our D is bend but don't break. They give up a lot, but, they also make stops when it is needed, and seem to be able to get pressure on opposing QB's even though they are undersized.
I can't say either way, how this game plays out, but I can see WYO making a game of it and even having a chance at pulling an upset.
 
seattlecowboy said:
djm19 said:
I am kind of struggling with comments when people say the weather "favors" us. A lot of our team either A) played in warm climates before Laramie also and B) have never played in this extreme weather either.

I admit that TCU has 99% kids from warm TX weather, but UW is recruiting more and more from those states as well.

What advantages do we "really" have tomorrow with crappy weather?

Crowd? I don't think enough people will be there to really make a huge difference.
Running the ball? TCU will be forced to run more, which is in their favor. Our D line can't stop the run. We all know we are undersized.
Passing the ball? The wind will help keep them contained, but it also keps us contained. TCU's weakest part of their D is their secondary.
Speed? The weather is definitely an equalizer for speed. Those dudes are fast and the weather will affect that. The weather helps us here
Kicking? We can't even get the ball into the endzone on a kickoff in 75 degree SD weather. We miss every other FG or XP as is. Can't see the weather helping with this.

Overall, (this is my opinion), I don't see the weather being a huge "advantage" for us. I think it is what it is and it will have the same adverse effect on us as well. The speed component fascinates me, however. The weather slows them down, which helps us in a big way.

I think we keep it closer than in year's past, but I think TCU grinds it out, unfortunately. 30-17.
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The cold weather with snow , rain and wind still favors Wyoming in the fact that we still have more kids from area's that are use to this kind of weather than TCU does and Wyoming's players live in these conditions now and have been practicing in it all week long. How big of an advantage is it? Not sure but there still is an advantage to Wyoming.

I think this will be a low scoring game. They are saying the winds will be 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. So should be a running game mainly for both teams. Both teams will probably just stack the box. Any speed advantage TCU has over us will be somewhat negated with a slippery field as well. Hopefully we can get the turnovers in our favor.
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I do see that point. I think this game is winnable if we keep it close. If they get a two score lead it could prove damning. If a team is relying on passing, may not be reliable.

I want to end the game w/o injuries. Games like this always worry me.
 
We are going to tear their secondary apart. I predict we will be up by three scores at least once in this game and will hold on to squeak out a win ala SDSU.

However, I have quaffed a few Stones this fine evening.
 
AfiPoke said:
However, I have quaffed a few Stones this fine evening.
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Nothing wrong with that :party:, you want to wire money to I will go the sportsbook for you ;) I only charge a 10% bookie fee. +800 on the moneyline right now
 
mrtnt3x said:
Nothing wrong with that :party:, you want to wire money to I will go the sportsbook for you ;) I only charge a 10% bookie fee. +800 on the moneyline right now
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Really? Bet a bill, to take 8?

If I was there...that is a must.
 
TCU likes to run the ball. If we can contain that and get good pressure on Pachall, it will limit them on offense. On offense, we need to run the ball enough to keep TCU up close, than beat them over the top with play action and trick plays (like the McNeil to Smith passing TD). Occasionally going deep, as well. Best thing to do is to confuse TCU's LBs and DBs. Do that, the Pokes will be able to move the ball pretty well.
 
Fullback41 said:
Gusts of 50 mph.......now that is whippin!
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Meh. I used to drive the pass from Laramie to Cheyenne one weekend a month (two weeks a year;)) and saw "gusts over 75" on the sign more often than not.

Aside... C'mon Pokes, pull this one out. Please!
 
Adv8RU12 said:
There is a saying in Scandinavian countries that there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. So the equipment managers should play a big role. Will they have a supply of warm gloves? Will they offer balaclava face masks? Will they insist that exposed skin surfaces be covered? And hydration - cold air entering the lungs immediately reaches saturation vapor pressure and sucks the moisture out - so fluid
intake is important to avoid dehydration.
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Det finns inget dåligt väder, bara dåliga kläder!


That's probably why our teachers didn't let us stay inside at recess even when it was 30 below outside. Not that we wanted to anyway... we'd play a version of ball hockey or just threw each other off of snow hills no matter how bad it got. :)

Anyway, you make a good point. You may not think fluids are important when it's cold because you don't feel thirsty in the same way - but that's why it's even more important to be aware of the need.
 
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