Griz confident but cautious going into game at Sac State
Bobby Hauck & Co are confident going into this weekend's game against the Hornets and why shouldn't they be? In their 12 meetings with Sac State, the Griz have never lost. That doesn't mean the Griz aren't wary of what could happen.
From the Great Falls Tribune:
"They've been a really good team in Sacramento," Hauck said of the Hornets, who are 1-0 at home this season and 0-4 on the road. That victory was a 38-9 romp on Sept. 29 over Northern Arizona (2-1), which is considered a valid Big Sky contender."If you look at the last few years, they've won a lot of games in Sacramento. Our four games previously with them, we have played really well at Sac (26-0 in 2003, 31-14 in 2005). A lot of teams can't say that."
The team is also looking forward to experiencing their first road game of the season. From the Missoulian:
“That shows what kind of team you are, if you can go on the road and focus and kind of make it like a home environment,” running back Lex Hilliard said.“We've been down that road, talking about our schedule,” fifth-year coach Bobby Hauck said. “The first two (conference) games, we don't have any control over.
“They'll be excited. It is a great team-building thing. We'll go down there with 58 players and our coaches, and try to get a win.”
Also of note: Marc Mariani won't make the trip because of injury and Michael Shelton isn't quite ready for game situations. From the GFT again: "Michael has to know what everybody's doing (before he plays)," said Hauck. "It's not like pickup hoops or something."
