Indeed.

Even though UPS is just horrible on defense, it's not easy to score TDs on your first 10 possessions and 11 of 13 (the final one could have been another score but 'Cats took a knee to end the game at the UPS 10).  Got to see a lot of the future talent and it was nice to see the back-up QBs have a chance to throw it a little.  Good effort by the 'Cats on nearly every front (expect those darn penalties that reversed 2 pick-6's).

Just so everybody plans accordingly---the Linfield/Lewis and Clark game is at 1:00pm Pacific Time (not the 2:00pm EST/11:00AM time that is currently showing on the d3 scoreboard.

Keep in mind George that if the offense isn't moving the ball and sustaining drives then the defense is having to do more.  In the past--they'd get a 3 and out and the offense would eat up some clock.  Now they are back on the field quickly and that takes it's toll.  Not saying our D is up to par with our best but it's definitely what's keeping us in games. 

I agree with you both!  Playing teams twice is dumb but keeping teams in the hunt longer makes things much more interesting....SCIAC just needs to add more teams to accomplish both! 

SCIAC champ is often the sacrificial lamb but I think this year they *could* get by a first round matchup against the  NWC champ.  We definitely aren't seeing a dominant team up north this year.

'Cat's passing game was much better (not sure how much of that was PLUs defense) with McNabb showing much greater accuracy.  Even in the first half, they moved the ball well but got killed by turnovers and penalties.  The lack of discipline has been an issue for years but the talent on the field has been able to overcome it.  That is not the case with this team.  I made a comment to CalCat last week that a key penalty not only allowed Whitworth to stay on the field when they should have been coming off, but it caused our defense to stay on the field resulting in one of our players sustaining a big injury.  Penalties create so many issues and need to be better addressed by the coaching staff. 

Defense remains solid.  O-line is still a huge problem.  I agree with 11 on Spurbeck and O-Bagy getting more carries.  Perhaps Pfeifer needs to be used as a slot back.  He just doesn't seem comfortable running up the middle--which I guess could be because there is not a lot of room being created for him.

Got busy Saturday night watching baseball and neglected to check-in on the SCIAC games.  Looks like I missed a crazy night!!!  LaVerne has been knocking on the door the last few weeks (had a lead vs Pomona at halftime in the first meeting) and it's good to see them finally get that win.  Much like the NWC, the difference between the top of the SCIAC and bottom of SCIAC are not as far apart as they have been in recent times.  Things may separate again when teams aren't having to double up--they always say that it's hard to beat the same team twice, right?

Quote from: wildcat11 on October 21, 2025, 10:04:21 AMAgreed that Linfield hasn't improved and that's surprising as hell.  Worst Linfield offensive line in 25+ years and that's not an exaggeration. I die a little inside every time Linfield tries to run the ball inside for a 1/2 yard gain.

I'm going to disagree a little and say that Linfield's offense has improved some but that improvement is from such a low starting point and at such a slow rate that they aren't keeping up with other programs this season.  McNabb actually looked better throwing the ball but the line play and lack of a running game absolutely killed the offense.  Pair that with our defense getting pushed around (especially by the Whitworth running game) and absolutely horrible special teams play and you get what you get.

Quote from: that guy 31 on October 19, 2025, 11:30:37 AM

Quote from: Dr. Doolittle on October 19, 2025, 11:20:04 AMThree games yesterday in SCIAC and three close games that should have been blow outs.  La Verne made it a game with a week CMS.  Redlands let PP come back and almost pull off a comeback and Chapman should have won by 21.  SCIAC will likely send Chapman to playoff to get smashed in the first round. 

Yeah, it looks like the conference has fallen back to Laverne. They are now able to compete.

Does anyone know the division tie-breaker if Redlands and CLU end up with the same record and split their head-to-head games? Seems like a big deal since one of them will get to play for a playoff spot and the other would be wasting its last week preparing for a meaningless game. CLU could handle business and win it themselves but Redlands is playing much better since the QB switch and I have a feeling they're going to get it done.

I know the conference tie breaker (in the event of a three way) was the Rose Bowl rule but not sure if the same would apply to the division.  I'd assume though, if it's a two-way tie then head-to-head settles it (and only the "conference" head-to-head game would count <?>)....

Quote from: wildcat11 on October 18, 2025, 07:21:45 PMCongrats to Whitworth.  Played better in all 3 phases of the game today and executed their game plan.

For Linfield, the issues that have been there since day one were again there today and it exposed the 'Cats.  Can't run the ball, terrible special teams play, trouble generating pressure our of the front four, etc, etc.

The 'Cats better have a sense of urgency because there isn't a game left on the schedule I would say Linfield is going to steamroll and then get recruiting their asses off in the off season.

Yup- this might be the weakest 'Cat team in the D3-era.  Pios getting handled by Fox was a bit a surprise.  Not sure Whitworth runs the table... could get messy in the NWC but whoever moves onto the playoffs will get embarrassed in short order.

Quote from: wildcat11 on October 12, 2025, 04:38:55 PMA win is a win and 3-1 is a heck of a lot better than 1-3 so I'll take it.

'Cats defense continues to jell and has been stout vs the run.  Great to see the DB's make a number of huge plays against the pass.  The defense was put in some terrible positions but came through clutch.

All I can say about the offense is 23 points is the lowest total a Linfield team has scored against Pacific since the Boxers brought back football in 2010.  The two high points is that Dalziel is back on track kicking FG's and the freshman RB, O'Bagy.  That kid runs North and South, hits the holes hard and needs to be a guy they feature more.

Whitworth is going to be much stiffer challenge.

O'Bagy was a breath of fresh air--made the O-line look decent because all they had to do is push forward.  RB #1 could learn a bit from watching that.  Passing game continues to suffer from poor blocking and inaccurate throws. There were glimpses of good play followed by absolute mediocrity.  The defense will likely keep us in most games but the offense continues to struggle against less than stellar opponents....the next few weeks are going to be a test for the 'Cats and likely for the fan's patience. 

Quote from: PA cat on October 04, 2025, 04:50:24 PM...and FLO sports is down in the middle of the first play.

it's a service they are providing so we don't have to watch this crap.....what an awful start by the 'Cats

Quote from: that guy 31 on September 28, 2025, 01:19:17 AMI was at Pomona vs CMS. The rain was pretty bad for much of the game. Neither team is as good as they have been for the past few years.

Pomona lost their QB right before halftime and the guy who finished the game was the 3rd stringer. Pomona has a stud DL in #97 who impacted the game in a major way. He was in the backfield all night and forced the fumble for a TD late. They don't have a RB, the quarterbacks are their run game and they don't get much out of it. Their WRs are down from what they have been. Olsen didn't play and didn't play last week either so he must be hurt. He would make a difference on the outside. Their OL is smaller than they have been the past couple of years. This is much more similar to old school Pomona. They are small, they are super scrappy, they are tough and well coached but not a lot of athletes jump out at you.

CMS can't run the football at all. They tried to run mostly stretch and outside stuff and they couldn't get the corner. They don't get any movement. Really a big departure from the kind of run heavy teams they have had in recent years. They were able to throw it effectively late in the game but it was too little too late. They have a good defense, super well coached and they tackle well but not dominant. The 44 kid is all over the place at LB and they have some secondary guys who can cover. They'll need to get way better on offense if they're going to be anything other than a spoiler.

Redlands meanwhile gained 117 total yards and got thumped by Cal Lu. Great win for the Lutherans who appear to have had quite the defensive reformation. I'll see myself out...

punny!

Feels like NWC recruiting has been diluted for some time now. 

Quote from: wildcat11 on September 21, 2025, 11:55:39 AMBack to Flosports. Why am I paying $20 for this? It feels like Linfield broadcasts their game at 480p. It's brutal that George Fox's video production of FOOTBALL is significantly better that what Linfield is doing. The only thing Linfield's broadcast is great at is filling up the breaks with local ads that bleed over so you get to miss game action.

Welcome to support group Ryan.  We've been complaining about Linfield's lack of tech with these broadcasts for years...  and this is actually a much better product than it has been in the past.

Regarding the game/team.  Good to see McNabb tucking and running--I think getting him out in space makes him a better thrower as well.  RB--Pfeifer is running like he's afraid to get hit--hitting holes slow and not looking downfield when he does get an opening.  Spurbeck ran with a lot more power;  maybe not as elusive but definitely running downfield with momentum. 

DBs need to figure things out quickly or the Pios will tear them apart.....