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Home or away?????
Wasn't impressed with either team.
If this game is at the Ice Castle, I think we handle them
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Since both are unseated does it go to a bid?
If so, time to pony up all that loge revenue
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Always want the southern team in Ohio in Dec
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Not looking too far a head BUT! If YSU takes care of business and Richmond can take out EWU YSU will be home until Frisco :)
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Penguin playoffs in December. I missed this! So glad it's back. These guys played hard and our D is sick. Pelini really has us heading in the right direction.
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This is a very hot football team and they run the triple. Hard to defend. Look how bad our defense was torched byt a running QB today. He is nothing compared to Wofford's QB. He is really just a running back.
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This is a very hot football team and they run the triple. Hard to defend. Look how bad our defense was torched byt a running QB today. He is nothing compared to Wofford's QB. He is really just a running back.
Wolford has lost their first 3 QB's to injury. They won with a freshman tonite who came in the third qtr who had attempted 2 passes till tonight. We should beat this team.
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This shows us hosting for what its worth
http://woffordterriers.com/schedule.aspx?path=football&schedule=168&
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Wofford is banged up at the QB position as stated above. Interesting matchup.
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For whats its worth, JSU head coach said he thought the 2nd round matchup was more difficult then the 3rd round...
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Just seen the game is at the Ice Castle don't know the time?
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YSU hosts. Saturday at 2pm.
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Dear sweet baby Jesus...all i want for Christmas is 12,000 fans... PLEASE!!!
And for the love of all things holy...can someone on the God Blessed campus figure out how to make
this a PARTY!!!
GO GUINS!!!
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Need the fans!!!! Marketing department. Time to step your sh*t up!!!
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Just booked my flight for next weekend. Now I have to concentrate on my daughters wedding tomorrow
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A Southern team coming here with next Saturday's forecast indicating a pleasant and balmy 32 degrees. I love it. And better yet they must use that fourth string freshman quarterback who is about 15% of the threat that Jenkins was today.
I almost feel for SDSU (not really.) They win a co-share of the conference title and the automatic bid, and thanks to NCAA regionalization, they get to go to Fargo for the quarterfinals. Unseeded and mostly unloved, we get a home game on the same weekend against Wofford. I guess regionalization can be wonderful if you get placed in the "southern" bracket.
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I expect a dogfight
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The Youngstown State football team will return to Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 10 when they play host to Wofford in the FCS Playoff Quarterfinals. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
Information Regarding Quarterfinal Game:
Tickets available for online sales Sunday at 2 p.m. Link to buy tickets: Purchase Here
YSU Athletic Ticket Office hours
Monday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Prices
$5 YSU students
$18 Reserved in advance / $20 on gameday
$25 Chairbacks
Penguin Club and season-ticket holders have until 6 p.m. on Wednesday to buy their seats before they are released to the public
Tailgate passes $25
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I expect a dogfight
Hope its a pitbull against a terrier :P
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Any idea who to call about the tailgate passes? Seems the tickets line goes to the school's general info line.
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Any idea who to call about the tailgate passes? Seems the tickets line goes to the school's general info line.
They will not be open today. The NCAA allows tickets to start at 2p on the first day after the last game ends. So it is 2:40 & you can go on-line and buy now. They will be open tomorrow, through noon Saturday.
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The injured player was Johnson Louigene backup DE - he is in concussion protocol - with him and Moss now questionable we are hurting at the DE position - kind of worried about that with the triple option coming into town.
GO GUINS
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A lot of tickets being sold today. Hundreds gone in the first couple minutes of the ticket office being open today.
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Early forecast is for a high of 25, penguin weather, I love it
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Early forecast is for a high of 25, penguin weather, I love it
I've seen 32... but it's a moot point. It will be quite cold.
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I am sooooo excited!!!! ;D
I can make this game since I don't work this weekend!!!! fb
Still sad I had to miss the game against Samford, but this is going to make me feel better! Any guess on attendance numbers for this weekend?
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Injuries at DE are worrisome. D-line is going to get cut blocked all day and that takes a toll. I hate those they should be illegal IMO, it's an injury risk that's not needed in the game.
Very impressed with the offense. If we stay healthy we can win it all, we are peaking at just the right time.
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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!
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Thanks for the info 94Terrier. I note the defensive stats back up your comments. Very impressive. Our D has been vary hard hit by injury but our offense is really coming around late in the season, into the playoffs. Should be a good game. Are you coming up for the game?
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We do have a common opponent with Wofford. They lost a close one to Samford by 2. They held Samford to 30 yards rushing. We "held" them to 317. The number that stands out for Wofford vs Samford was the Terriers 11 penalties for 111 yards. That had to hurt in a 2 point game. Based on season long statistics there isn't much to choose between the 2. I know they are crying about being down to the 4th string QB, but kids, facts are facts, we are down to our 4th string QB also.
Should be a tough contest. Glad we get them in the Ice Castle!
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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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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?
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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.
I saw some of your game, I have no idea why he was 4th string other than loyalty to upper classmen. They didn't do much of anything with the other kid. I had the volume off, watching on a laptop with another game on TV (yeah I know :o ) so I didn't hear any of the reports on the QB situation. I may have seen 2 of them play before the freshman if you're number 2 started. They really got a boost halfway through the 4th.
It seemed to me that it was a defensive struggle between 2 teams that knew the triple, and each other, very well. I can't recall the last time we saw that offense. Only GSU in the title game we lost comes to mind but there has to be more recent.
It should be a fun game. You'll get your yards, especially if we insist on running cover 2 all game like we did at JSU, despite knowing they would run up the middle constantly for nice gains. FB belly should be there unless we make some serious changes. I don't know how Carl Pelini fared against the last triple team he faced elsewhere as DC.
It sounds like you guys have been put through the ringer so to speak. It speaks nicely of your guys character to keep fighting and pulling one out there last week.
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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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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!
My brother and are are from the mid 70's so you are about my kids age. Everybody looks at the QB, but it looks to me this game, like almost every game, will boil down to OLs vs DLs and turnovers. We've been pretty sloppy with the ball during most of the season, but have really tightened that up last in the season and the playoffs. Looking pretty cold for gametime and although we pretend that is in our favor, we haven't played in a sub-freezing game for a long time either. Certainly none of these players while at YSU and we have 23 players from FL, AZ, CA, GA, and SC. As I said earlier, this should be a close, hardfought battle.
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Anybody know the status of Squiric ? He's been out the last 2 games and being a big 300+ pound DT, gonna need him this week to stuff up the middle.
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what would be the best airport to fly into?
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I would suggest Pittsburgh, which is an 1 hour away or Akron-Canton, which is an 1.25 hours away.
Cleveland is 90 minutes or more.
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thanks!
Looking forward to the game! Gonna be a good one!!!
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https://twitter.com/Wofford_FB/status/805886524957097984
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https://twitter.com/SEisbergWCIV/status/805251535601016832 Much respect for their Head coach and the adversity Wofford has faced
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After watching those two videos Fever, I have to say, I have a lot of respect for their head coach and the Wofford team. Eager to play against them in a clean game of football, as they are a very respectful and worthy foe!
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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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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!
Awesome +1
Z
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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!
I'm sure you are right, but you might not want this story to get out. You lose guys like that to bigger schools!
Nice to hear nice guys can finish first. We know completely what you are talking about at YSU, as we have the poster boy for "students first" in Jim Tressel, who lead us to 4 national championships before leading Ohio State to one and now is back at YSU as our President! Doing a remarkable job at that too!
Good luck, hope you finish a respectably second on Saturday!
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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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Bo Pelini is kind of hard to get a grip on as a coach. He seems to do well with the kids but has a tendancy to lose his grip on the sidelines on game day. He also had press issues at Nebraska, but the press coverage at YSU is slightly different than at Neb. and that hasn't been an issue. Most coaches do "coach speak" which sounds like answers to questions but they don't say a damn thing. Well Peline is the worst, he never says anything, Never. But if I were a coach I'd get tired of the same stupid questions week in, week out, and would be the same, so I don't complain. I wish we had some information but we get NOTHING. Our season starting QB has been out matbe 6 weeks with a concussion which obviously is more that that, but we have -0- updates. Anyway, Bo seems good with the kids and a couple even followed him here from Nebraska,
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Bo did say Ricky Davis is ready to go if they need him--I think he purposely is vague so it makes the opponents planning more difficult as to what to expect.
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Bo did say Ricky Davis is ready to go if they need him--I think he purposely is vague so it makes the opponents planning more difficult as to what to expect.
Bo never "says" anything. You can sometimes read between the lines, but he never says yes or no. The last 3 games, when we have really moved the ball, we have put in Nate Mays and used him to provide run options at QB. Frankly Ricky is far better than Nate at this point in their careers, but any team playing YSU would have to prepare for a run option QB on at least a couple series, of if it's Nate or Ricky, I don't see much difference for the opponent.
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Bo did say Ricky Davis is ready to go if they need him--I think he purposely is vague so it makes the opponents planning more difficult as to what to expect.
Bo never "says" anything. You can sometimes read between the lines, but he never says yes or no. The last 3 games, when we have really moved the ball, we have put in Nate Mays and used him to provide run options at QB. Frankly Ricky is far better than Nate at this point in their careers, but any team playing YSU would have to prepare for a run option QB on at least a couple series, of if it's Nate or Ricky, I don't see much difference for the opponent.
In this case that is true but I do think that Bo purposely will be vague even about the minutest topics-its probably an instinctive habit--almost OCD-like.
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Bo did say Ricky Davis is ready to go if they need him--I think he purposely is vague so it makes the opponents planning more difficult as to what to expect.
Bo never "says" anything. You can sometimes read between the lines, but he never says yes or no. The last 3 games, when we have really moved the ball, we have put in Nate Mays and used him to provide run options at QB. Frankly Ricky is far better than Nate at this point in their careers, but any team playing YSU would have to prepare for a run option QB on at least a couple series, of if it's Nate or Ricky, I don't see much difference for the opponent.
In this case that is true but I do think that Bo purposely will be vague even about the minutest topics-its probably an instinctive habit--almost OCD-like.
I agree
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Really good opening week Pressers today. Coach Bo explains how Wofford's option is different than a true triple ... use of wing and some true 2-back formations. He compared it to the old Fitch teams. Boy he sure has learned what makes the Ytown media's ears perk up. LOL
Jody is just bursting with pride and Hunter is so candid, he comes right out and addresses his transitions out and back in. My respect for him just increased exponentially watching it. (not that it was ever down).
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWqY9-Xo2RdfmVximfhy5Q
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I see where NDSU and JMU are the TV games this week. Had to expect that. The Dakota States get ESPN, while JMU v Sam Houston is on ESPN2. I was kind of hoping we would get ESPN2; but hey, we just need to win and get it in 2-weeks. I think JMU is the team to beat in that half; they are really hot.
In fact, let's hope we take care of business and the Spiders defeat EWU, then we can grab a TV game at home!
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Let's worry about this week ;)
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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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I see where NDSU and JMU are the TV games this week. Had to expect that. The Dakota States get ESPN, while JMU v Sam Houston is on ESPN2. I was kind of hoping we would get ESPN2; but hey, we just need to win and get it in 2-weeks. I think JMU is the team to beat in that half; they are really hot.
In fact, let's hope we take care of business and the Spiders defeat EWU, then we can grab a TV game at home!
Last home game this week no matter what. EW and Richmond outbid us for next round already..lets take care of business this week!! Sound, fundamental football! Take it to them early and often and make them come out of their game plan! All the faith and confidence in the Pelini brothers to get this defense prepared for the offense they are running. I think Montgomery is really stepping it up and getting the offense prepared lately.
GO GUINS!
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We have a Southland Conference officiating crew for the game. Any history with a crew from this conference?
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Terriers have not given up a 100 yard rusher all season long. Strength vs Strength I would say... Wonder if Coach Tress has any tips for Bo since his team in 96 beat this same Wofford offense.
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One of the best ways to stop their offense is to take something away they do well dive, pitch etc. I look for our backside LB's to be sent in the A or B gap just about every play. Any word on DT Cody Squiric? We sure could use him in this game
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Really good opening week Pressers today. Coach Bo explains how Wofford's option is different than a true triple ... use of wing and some true 2-back formations. He compared it to the old Fitch teams. Boy he sure has learned what makes the Ytown media's ears perk up. LOL
Jody is just bursting with pride and Hunter is so candid, he comes right out and addresses his transitions out and back in. My respect for him just increased exponentially watching it. (not that it was ever down).
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWqY9-Xo2RdfmVximfhy5Q
This is the mindset you want from one of your leaders on the team
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Let's worry about this week ;)
DITTO!
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Sound, fundamental football! Take it to them early and often and make them come out of their game plan! All the faith and confidence in the Pelini brothers to get this defense prepared for the offense they are running. I think Montgomery is really stepping it up and getting the offense prepared lately.
GO GUINS!
This is the best I've felt about the coaching staff as a whole in a number of years. I'm very confident in their ability to have the team ready on a weekly basis and the players responding to what they want done
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I wish we could come. Thank god for ESPN3.
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https://youtu.be/9QSmhMVDx1I Hype video for Wofford..These just get better each week !!
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Terriers have not given up a 100 yard rusher all season long. Strength vs Strength I would say... Wonder if Coach Tress has any tips for Bo since his team in 96 beat this same Wofford offense.
I remember that game well. I never had an doubt about the outcome, but we really never could pull away from them. It was really a pound & grind affair. Adrian Brown days. I do not remember if Heacock was still DC, but we simply overpowered them. They jumped on us fast, but were not used to the physical nature of our D back then and had several fumbles. The reason that I remember it was because we all wondered if Brown or Cottom was going to be the starter for us at TB. Of course Adrian Brown became so prolific.
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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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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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Similar scenario for us Terrier We began the season with:
1. Davis: Junior, Backup- for last 2 years
2. Hosick: Junior (just transferred from BYU having never played)
3. Mays: RS Frosh (recruited by YSU)
4. Wells: Junior (had been a starter for the previous 1.5 seasons).
Bo wanted to change the offense and did not want Wells (limited to no running ability), so he had our OC go out and recruit Hosick. However, Davis could also run and moved ahead of Hosick in summer. Davis went down and Hosick stepped up. Hosick broke his collar bone (major so there will be no return this year). Mays stepped in and was very admirable and clearly has talent. Wells refused to play as he had taken a red-shirt year and received approval to transfer. Finally Bo and the OC had some discussion and Bo realized the offense is not built around a running QB ...they asked Wells to return to the team and he agreed. Wells has been the starter for the past 5-weeks. He has steadily making up for his 11-months off and is really getting back up to game form.
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Terrier our offense has averaged around 48 points the last 3 games. We got very little production from our top two running backs Webb and Ruiz the first 7 games. Teams just loaded up the box (on all 3 Qb's ) and we had difficulty doing much of anything in the passing game and it affected our running game. I think it forced our quarterback Davis to run more then the staff would have liked. Teams have respected Wells more in the passing game (not as many players in the box) and Webb and Ruiz have flurished because of it. The offense is just taking what the defense gives them (JSU paid dearly) and it's a good problem to have. Both Davis and Mays have the ability to throw on the run. Bo said in his press conference that your defense is very sound and doesn't show alot of different looks. I look for you guys to disguise coverages and blitz more then normal. Wells is a pretty smart player and has seen just about everything. He is doing a good job of managing the game and not turning the ball over and that's what the staff wants from him
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Any injury update
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I hear that Wofford will be in Ohio today and tomorrow to practice in this weather
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I hear that Wofford will be in Ohio today and tomorrow to practice in this weather
Wonder where they are practicing at ?
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I hear that Wofford will be in Ohio today and tomorrow to practice in this weather
Wonder where they are practicing at ?
I can't help but wonder how they are paying for all this? This is a SMALL school, and they don't sell enough tickets to pay for athletics. Must be DAMN expensive to attend!
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Last home game this week no matter what. EW and Richmond outbid us for next round already.
EW is seeded so they don't have to bid. I am surprised that Richmond outbid YSU. Their stadium capacity is 8,700, and they only drew 3,300 for their first round match up.
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I hear that Wofford will be in Ohio today and tomorrow to practice in this weather
Wonder where they are practicing at ?
I can't help but wonder how they are paying for all this? This is a SMALL school, and they don't sell enough tickets to pay for athletics. Must be DAMN expensive to attend!
It's not like they're broke lol.
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go guins: Wofford is a small college with an enrollment of 1613 students for the 2016/2017 term. It is a very expensive school, so I would guess they have the money. They also have a full compliment of 14 other division 1 sports.
They can support all their sports and facilities with 1600 students, it has to be expensive.
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go guins: Wofford is a small college with an enrollment of 1613 students for the 2016/2017 term. It is a very expensive school, so I would guess they have the money. They also have a full compliment of 14 other division 1 sports.
They can support all their sports and facilities with 1600 students, it has to be expensive.
You've got that right!
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I hear that Wofford will be in Ohio today and tomorrow to practice in this weather
Wonder where they are practicing at ?
Geneva College in Beaver Falls..They just finished practice and looked very cold
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The Wofford defense has been playing really good the last few weeks. Offensively we need to make the most of our possessions, capitalize in the red-zone and not turn the ball over. With their offense they can take huge amounts of time off the clock. We just need to be discipline on defense and find ways to get off the field on 3rd down and hopefully force some turnovers along the way..This I believe is where our crowd will come into play..26-17 Guins
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I hear that Wofford will be in Ohio today and tomorrow to practice in this weather
Wonder where they are practicing at ?
Geneva College in Beaver Falls..They just finished practice and looked very cold
Oh man I'm 2 minutes from there. When do they practice today?
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The outcome of this game will be determined by the answers to these questions. Can Wofford with their unusual offense induce breakdowns in the discipline of the YSU defense? Can Wofford's defense operate at their usual level of proficiency against Youngstown's big, talented MVFC offensive line?
I'm sure that Wofford fans confidently answer those questions in the affirmative. We are just as adamant about negative responses. Personally, I think that the old sports folk wisdom "you are who you play" will be of paramount importance tomorrow. The MVFC is the best in FCS for a reason.
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17 - 14 Guins move on.
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Any predictions on the N.D.S. and S.D.S. game ? I think it will be close and could go either way. Not sure what to think about the Jacks just getting by Villanova last week..How about their 11 o'clock start..Lol
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I'll take YSU 24-13, NDSU 28-21, and EWU (I don't know enough to make a score prediction).
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I will take NDSU 31-17
EWU 24-10
And I like YSU in a blowout
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South Dakota State at North Dakota State....the real FCS championship is in the quarterfinals due to poor seeding. NDSU 24-17
Wofford at Youngstown State.....YSU 38-17
Richmond at Eastern Washington.....EWU 41-31
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South Dakota State at North Dakota State....the real FCS championship is in the quarterfinals due to poor seeding. NDSU 24-17
SDSU shares most of the blame for that by losing to an average ILS team.
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I will take NDSU 31-17
EWU 24-10
And I like YSU in a blowout
Good job on the 1st 2 and you got the winner right in #3, but I wouldn't call that much of a blowout! Great job Quins!