Originally <a href='/showthread.php?p=17039288'>posted</a> on 12/07/2012:

all i keep hearing from people on other forums is how sam houston state is going to have a hard time in the snow, cold and elevation level. but this situation is perfect for them because of how well they run the ball = flanders. they have lots of experience and there O line is solid.
however, montana state has the revenge factor here since they got hosed by shs last year and should come out with some extra motivation.
if montana state's O line gets no push and creates no running lane for there rb's then they lose. hands down. montana's states O line is the biggest question mark and if they cant hold up they lose. and will lose badly.
shs comes in relaxed and ready. they played a tougher schedule then montana state and battle tested on the road this year.
this game comes down to who can run the ball efficiently and consistantly better. mistakes will be key and obviously turnovers will play a major factor. i trust sds. sds has a huge upper hand in special teams as well.