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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: In Game thread: Guins vs Terriers

« on: December 11, 2016, 01:13:20 PM »

Congratulations on a tough, hard-fought win.  Much respect for your program and staff.  Good luck next weekend against EWU.  And thanks for your hospitality on the fan board. 

Go Terriers!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: In Game thread: Guins vs Terriers

« on: December 10, 2016, 10:01:15 AM »

Best of luck to you guys today.  Here's to good football and no injuries.  Since I'm the only Terrier fan that made it over, I'll be the only one to predict a win for the ShortHairedDogs. 

Wofford 23   YSU 17

GO TERRIERS!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Wofford.

« on: December 07, 2016, 02:32:23 PM »

Things got a little interesting in the last day or so.  Evan Jacks, the 5th year SR who was slated to start the season at QB, had been practicing with the team for a few weeks, and is now medically cleared for full contact.  He's been practicing all week and may play.  Goodson, the 3rd string JR, is questionable but has been practicing.  Newman, the true FR 4th stringer, still practicing.  We went from having a RB (who was a HS QB) being the backup to having 3 options.  From a fan standpoint, I really don't know who I want to start.  It would be good for Jacks to start his season in the quarters of the playoffs, but I'm sure his timing is off.  Goodson has practically led us to this point all season, but with the high ankle sprain, will be limited on his cutting.  Having Newman as the starter having taken limited snaps all season, doesn't have the experience, but has the WOW factor.  Come on, Saturday!

Go Terriers!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Wofford.

« on: December 07, 2016, 12:05:03 PM »

It was 95 when Wofford played its first season at the 1-AA level.  Same head coach and offensive coordinator then and now, just a slightly different version of the triple option. 

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Wofford.

« on: December 06, 2016, 07:44:40 PM »

We have a Southland Conference officiating crew for the game.  Any history with a crew from this conference?

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Wofford.

« on: December 06, 2016, 07:26:26 PM »

It's hard to convince the ESPN group to put such a small school as Wofford on TV.  Not a large fan base, small school, boring offense, etc.  They'll go with the bigger names with a better story line.  NDSU because they are the multiple time national champs.  JMU because of the history of the school.  Y'all would be a good TV draw because of your rich history in being the 4 time champs.  It's unfortunate that your draw in the playoffs is us from a TV standpoint.  You gotta think that one of the last times we played a prime time game, we got the crap kicked out of us by crApp St on Halloween,  by about 60 points.  Still have nightmares about that game.  Meanwhile, I'll watch the feed on E3 or stream it into the TV. 

Saturday can't get here fast enough!

Go Terriers!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Wofford.

« on: December 06, 2016, 12:45:08 PM »

Tressel is from the same mold as Ayers.  He was that way at YSU and The OSU, but fans were more concerned about the W that the young men's future.  He was a very good coach but a better man.  Could only wish that there were more of those in the coaching ranks.  There's a few at the Big Time programs, but not enough. 

Ayers has had his opportunities to chase the coaching dream at much larger, and higher paying institutions, especially in his younger coaching days.  When Wofford went to the semi's back in 2003 and lost the Delaware, he was looked at pretty heavily, but declined.  Heck, a few years ago when Ga Southern (vomit) was searching for the coach to lead them into the SunBelt, he was one of 4 finalists, but had a heart to heart with Jerry Richardson (Panthers owner and WC grad) and Danny Morrison (Panthers President and grad) and decided to stay.  Plus, he's getting up there in age.  He pretty much has an open contract to coach until he decides to hang it up, even if he were to have a few poor years in a row. No one really wants to take that chance on hiring a coach that could retire after a few years, and then have to start all over again from scratch.

On another note, Goodson is listed as questionable this week, and is rumored to start.  Don't know how limited the play calling would be with him under center and on a tweaked ankle.  No matter who starts, we are gonna have to play our best, mistake-free game of the season, if we want to have a shot at coming away with the W. 

Go Terriers!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Wofford.

« on: December 06, 2016, 01:20:26 AM »

YO Show, I must say, Mike Ayers makes everyone who dons the Old Gold and Black very proud to e a Terrier.  I didn't play football, but I have to say I'd break down walls for that man.  He's no-nonsense in his approach to coaching.  He's about the student first, and the athlete second.  He realizes that most likely, his players will not be playing on Sundays, therefore the lessons these young men learn on the field translate to the real world.  When the team wins, he praises his players for their efforts and preparation.  When they lose, he and his staff shoulder the blame for not getting the team prepared.  He is quick to praise the opponents.  If you hang around after the game, you will notice that the entire team will remain on the field, win or lose, and give respect to the opposition in the playing of their alma mater.

Earlier this year, against a conference foe, one of our starting o-line was late for the game, because he had to drive 2 1/2 hours to take the LSAT. He got there in the second quarter and was inserted into the lineup.  First question Ayers asked him was how he did on the test. 

If there ere more coaches like Ayers, the world of college athletics would e a much better organization, and truly about the student, not the athlete.

Go Terriers!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Wofford.

« on: December 05, 2016, 11:23:32 AM »

94Terrier, glad to see somebody taking parenting seriously.  Wish you luck and success.  One thing you have to look forward to it Terrier games WITH the kids as the grow to young adults.  My brother and I were never very close growing up, but have really found common ground with YSU football, and we still tailgate with his electrical engineering study group from YSU!  We are both alumni. 
Are you class of 94 from Wofford?

Absolutely.  We try to make it to a game or 2 each year.  Their weekend schedules are as hectic as my work week schedule.  Fortunately, the stars align a time or 2 during the season that allows us to take in a game.  I am a member of the Class of 94. 

HP, you pretty much nailed it.  The offense if very finicky and detailed. We run multiple sets out of the sme formation.  The first 2 QBs were both seniors, and Goodson is a Jr.  We were really hoping to redshirt Newman.  He went down in a game midway thru the year and we burned the redshirt.  Even then, he didn't take many snaps under center the rest of the year.  He's probably the most athletic of the 4.  Don't know much about his arm, but his legs know how to motor and churn.  He missed a wide open TE on a crossing route against the Bellhops, but then delivered a strike later in the game.  Time will tell.  Can't rule out that Goodson plays Saturday, but those high ankle sprains are tricky, especially in our offense where there are lots of cuts to make.

Go Terriers!

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Wofford.

« on: December 05, 2016, 10:30:52 AM »

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it.  Being a single dad to 2 boys, both of which are active in sports, limits the personal activities on the weekends. 

I don't think you'll fine us "crying" about being down to the 4th string QB.  It's next man up.  Our 4th string true freshman QB entered a road payoff game in the second half, having only played a handful of snaps in the regular season, and led our team to victory, and an opportunity to advance further into the playoffs. If there's any crying, it's tears of joy for the obstacles this team has overcome this year.  We had 1 player who had to be brought back to life on the sidelines at Miss St, with an undiagnosed heart condition. We had another player whose career was cut short after a fractured vertebrae in his neck, and probably should have been paralyzed, but thanks to a great medical staff lives to walk another day.  I know every team has injuries to overcome, but this team rallied around those guys, laced 'em up, and used that as motivation.  Next man up.

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YSU Penguin Athletics / Re: Wofford.

« on: December 04, 2016, 10:28:01 PM »

Good evening, Penguins.  Looking forward to our trip north Saturday to take on your historic program.  While I'm no expert on all things Wofford, I thought I'd stop by to give you some information about out school and program. 

We're located in Spartanburg, SC, just south of the NC border.  We are a small school with enrollment just over 1600 students.  We have 16,700 living alumni.  We're small, but proud.  We've been part of the Southern Conference and FCS since the latter 90's. 

This year our team has far exceeded expectations.  We were picked 6th in the conference.  We lost our starting QB in the last scrimmage of the preseason.  We lost our 2nd string QB just a few games into the season.  Our 3rd string QB suffered a high ankle sprain this past weekend against the Bellhops, so we are left with a true freshman, Joe Newman.  It's a little concerning, but he brings a spark to the offense with his ability to get to the outside and turn the corner.  It's unknown if Goodson (the 3rd stringer) will be able to play yet.  We normally will have 7-10 players run the ball, but as you will see, we love the fullback up the middle.  I'd bet you a dime to a dollar that our first play from scrimmage is the FB dive.  Our offense tends to be vanilla, and now with a FR at the helm, we may have the flavor of water.  As bland as it is, it's effective.  We'll throw the ball a handful of times, just to keep the defense honest.  It can lead to big plays when used at the right time.  Our receivers are probably the best group we've had in years, and it stumps me as to why we don't use them more than we do. 

Our defense is the backbone of the team.  They are the true reason we are in the playoffs.  We are deep in the front seven.  Our D backs will pay off the ball in a bend-don't-break style defense.  If we can get pressure up front it will allow the backs to tighten down on the receivers.

If it comes down to a kicking game, I like our chances.  Our kicker is a stud.  Several made FGs over 50 yards. 

Our head coach has been there since the late 80's, along with our OC.  Our players get their toughness from him as he's a blackbelt in karate. 

As far as this game is concerned, it'll be a great game.  We'll be ready to play.  We'll earn the respect of your players and fans.  I don't think we'll be concerned about the cold weather.  We had to make the trip to Mizzoula several years ago and shocked the Griz.  Don't know what we did to prepare for the cold for that game, but I'm sure we'll be preparing in similar fashion.  We've played some tough games on the road in the playoffs and somehow found a way to win.  But that's history and not the present. 

Glad to see that the Guins have resurrected the program.  BP's a really good coach.  Looking forward to Saturday. 

Go Terriers!