Congratulation to the Augustana Vikings football team that has grinded out a 8-1 campaign so far this year. Despite their offense sputtering on Saturday, they were still able to play outstanding defense and take the win in Kenosha. Unfortunately, I cannot remember when Augie last achieved 8 wins in a season.
Its has to be exciting for the team and fans to go into the last game of the season with so much on the line. A CCIW championship and a berth in the NCAA playoffs for the victor. Obviously, like so many other opponents over recent years, we have not matched up well with the Cardinals in the past.
If the Vikings have one advantage, it may be the number of seniors and 5th year players that have played a lot of football over the last 4-5 years. It will be a matchup of the #1 and #2 rushing offense and rushing defense teams in the conference. It will also match the #1 and #2 scoring defenses and the #1 and #3 scoring offenses in the conference.
While it looks good on paper, its difficult to see how Augie will be able to slow down this offensive machine that is averaging 64 pts/ game. They have beaten some good teams by a lot of points! Hoping the Vikes can prevent the big plays and avoid turnovers. They have been excellent with protecting the ball all year. We have a lot of experience in the secondary where the Cardinals will be looking for the big plays. Our defensive line has been solid all year, but especially last week when they were needed the most. They have obviously not gone up against a O-line like North Centrals, however.
The other X factor is the health of WR Bobby Inserra. His skills and talent will be needed on the field Saturday if the Vikings hope to compete.
Regardless of the outcome this weekend, it has been exciting to watch this team this year and Im hoping this is only the beginning of a string of success in Rock Island!
Go Augie!!!
Its has to be exciting for the team and fans to go into the last game of the season with so much on the line. A CCIW championship and a berth in the NCAA playoffs for the victor. Obviously, like so many other opponents over recent years, we have not matched up well with the Cardinals in the past.
If the Vikings have one advantage, it may be the number of seniors and 5th year players that have played a lot of football over the last 4-5 years. It will be a matchup of the #1 and #2 rushing offense and rushing defense teams in the conference. It will also match the #1 and #2 scoring defenses and the #1 and #3 scoring offenses in the conference.
While it looks good on paper, its difficult to see how Augie will be able to slow down this offensive machine that is averaging 64 pts/ game. They have beaten some good teams by a lot of points! Hoping the Vikes can prevent the big plays and avoid turnovers. They have been excellent with protecting the ball all year. We have a lot of experience in the secondary where the Cardinals will be looking for the big plays. Our defensive line has been solid all year, but especially last week when they were needed the most. They have obviously not gone up against a O-line like North Centrals, however.
The other X factor is the health of WR Bobby Inserra. His skills and talent will be needed on the field Saturday if the Vikings hope to compete.
Regardless of the outcome this weekend, it has been exciting to watch this team this year and Im hoping this is only the beginning of a string of success in Rock Island!
Go Augie!!!