CSUN ANALYSIS: CSUN IN MIDDLE OF MUDDIED BIG SKY RACE.Byline: Marc J. Spears Daily News Staff Writer It was just a week ago that the Cal State Northridge football team's confidence and Big Sky Conference title hopes took a major jolt after a loss at Portland State. Today, the Matadors' hopes are revived re·vive v. re·vived, re·viv·ing, re·vives v.tr. 1. To bring back to life or consciousness; resuscitate. 2. To impart new health, vigor, or spirit to. 3. thanks to a victory over Weber State on Saturday night and the weekend's Big Sky action, which ended with everyone owning at least one league loss except for Montana (4-1, 2-0 Big Sky). ``We had to win (Saturday night) if we still want to win league,'' said sophomore quarterback Josh Fiske, who led the Matadors to victory in his second career start with 264 yards passing. CSUN CSUN California State University Northridge (3-3, 1-1) is in position to help its own cause, but it won't be easy. The rest of the Matadors' schedule includes games at Montana State (3-2, 2-1) Saturday and at Montana (Nov. 1) two weeks later. CSUN will meet two more tough conference foes in host Eastern Washington
Also, a letdown letdown 1. the sudden flush of milk flow that occurs when the calf begins to suck or when milking commences in a properly prepared cow. Depends for its occurrence on the release of oxytocin from the pituitary gland in response to massage of the teats and udder. such as the one CSUN suffered against Portland State cannot happen in home games against Sacramento State (Oct. 25) and Idaho State (Nov. 8). The next test will be Montana State, which hasn't lost in two home games this season. The Bobcats are coming off a tough 14-13 loss at Northern Arizona in which a late kick and an interception by the Lumberjacks sealed the victory Saturday night. The Lumberjacks entered the game ninth in Division I-AA in total offense, averaging 465 yards per game. But the Bobcats' defense kept NAU (1) (Network Access Unit) An interface card that adapts a computer to a local area network. (2) (Network Addressable Unit) An SNA component that can be referenced by name and address, which includes the SSCP, LU and PU. 102 yards under its total-offense average and its I-AA third-ranked passing offense (which owned a 253-yard average) 68 yards under its average. Offensively, Montana State was led by quarterback Rob Compson, who completed 16 of 25 passes for 177 yards with one touchdown and an interception, while kicker Kicker A right, warrant, or some other feature added to a debt instrument to make it more desirable to potential investors. Notes: The ability to trade a bond or other debt instrument in for stock may entice investors, if they feel the stock will appreciate. Geoff Groshelle nailed two 43-yard kicks. ``(The Bobcats) are good,'' said CSUN coach Jim Fenwick. ``We have to go play in their home. But anybody can beat anybody and we're going to find out a lot about us. (The Weber State win) put us back in the (Big Sky race) at 1-1. Realistically, traveling and going to Montana State will be tough. But it's nice to look forward to it and nice to have the challenge.'' Whether there will be a quarterback controversy this week is to be seen. There are whispers Whispers is a novel by the best-selling author Dean Koontz, released in 1980. Plot summary Hilary Thomas is attacked by Bruno Frye. Hilary went to visit him on some business trip. When she gets home one day Bruno comes out of the closet and tries to rape her. that Aaron Flowers, who entered last week as I-AA's leader in total offense, has a shot to come back against Montana State. The senior has been out the last two games with a stress fracture stress fracture n. A fatigue fracture of bone caused by repeated application of a heavy load, such as the constant pounding on a surface by runners, gymnasts, and dancers. in his right fibula fibula (fĭb`yələ): see leg. . But even if he is available, is it worth having him play at probably less than 100 percent and risk further injury when Fiske is doing a solid job? In four games, Fiske has completed 57 of 97 passes (58.8 percent) for 684 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. As for Flowers, his passing numbers are monstrous as he has completed 108 of 166 passes (65.1 percent) for 1,539 yards, 14 touchdowns and just four interceptions in four games. Either way, the Matadors' offense seems to be in good hands next weekend since Flowers is extremely talented and has confidence in his understudy. ``(Fiske) made the plays to win the game (against Weber State),'' said Flowers. ``What can you say? He has great poise even when he has guys falling off of him and he is still making great plays. He played great.'' CSUN STATUS REPORT GAME: Six RESULT: CSUN 30, Weber State 20. RECORD: 3-3 (1-1 in Big Sky). THIS WEEK's GPA GPA abbr. grade point average Noun 1. GPA - a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted : 2.96 LAST WEEK's GPA: 2.27 CUMULATIVE GPA: 2.97 Quarterbacks (A-) With Aaron Flowers out for the second straight game, backup Josh Fiske threw for 264 yards, threw a touchdown pass and sparked a late 98-yard, scoring drive. Running Backs (B) Jahi Arnold earned a CSUN season-best 83 yards rushing on 17 carries and Norman Clarke ran for two touchdowns. Receivers (A) No Brian Comer, no Aaron Arnold, no problem. Jerome Henry met the challenge with 156 yards receiving and 13 catches. Offensive Line (C) The linemen adequately protected Fiske, but only helped the rushers to average 2.6 yards per carry. Defensive Line (C) Ronald Aumua had a key fumble recovery, but Weber State quarterback Steve Buck was sacked only twice and wasn't contained. Linebackers (B-) Rob Pifferini had an interception for the second straight game and Marc Goodson had nine total tackles. Defensive Backs (B) They kept Buck 188 passing yards shy of his production last week (436 yards vs Northern Arizona) and helped cause 25 incompletions. Special Teams (C) Manny Manny may refer to: In nobility:
Coaching (A) The coaches got the Matadors ready to play despite injury problems, the recent ineligibility INELIGIBILITY. The incapacity to be lawfully elected. 2. This incapacity arises from various, causes, and a person may be incapable of being elected to one office who may, be elected to another; the incapacity may also be perpetual or temporary. of Comer and a struggling defense. CAPTION(S): Photo, Chart PHOTO CSUN quarterback Josh Fiske (7), handing the ball off to Jahi Arnold against Weber State on Saturday, has 684 yards passing as Aaron Flowers' replacement. John Lazar John Lazar was Mayor of Adelaide from 1855 to 1858. John LaZar (born May 22, 1946) is a classically trained American actor of both stage and screen. / Special to the Daily News CHART: CSUN STATUS REPORT (see text) |
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