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With a nod to Western's internationally acknowledged Medieval Studies Institute, we're preparing to do battle at Statesboro. May the better team prevail.

(09-08-2015 09:30 PM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  With a nod to Western's internationally acknowledged Medieval Studies Institute, we're preparing to do battle at Statesboro. May the better team prevail.

One of the greatest speeches!

He looks like RUDY! :)

(09-08-2015 10:35 PM)toddjnsn Wrote:  He looks like RUDY! :)

He does!

Here's Rudy's REAL speech... plus what he does to Georgia Te-- I mean, Georgia Southern!!

Two WMU players played Olinemen in Rudy. Occasionally their wive's would wear production jackets from the movie.

There's a lot of stuff in Rudy that never happened. Dan Devine actually supported Rudy playing and wasn't the jerk portrayed in the movie. The scene where the players throw their jerseys on Devine's desk in protest for him not letting Rudy play, never happened.

The crowd never chanted, "Rudy, Rudy!" Most had no idea who he was or the significance of the moment.

I met him at two separate career days. His speech was not good. He lacked public speaking skills and preparation, and the students picked up on it right away. It didn't play well. The Catholic HS kids heckled him, which was embarrassing.

The is great, the real life Rudy kind of wrecked it for me.

Quote:the real life Rudy kind of wrecked it for me.

He was probably thinking the same thing about the legendary and infamous Chipdip.

The greatest part of the movie 'Rudy' for me was when he was finally accepted into Notre Dame-and was reading the letter on campus. Anyone who has ever wanted anything that badly and worked their heart out for it can appreciate that. And it's something they can never take away from you.

(09-09-2015 08:00 AM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  

Quote:the real life Rudy kind of wrecked it for me.

He was probably thinking the same thing about the legendary and infamous Chipdip.

But he didn't throw like a girl...........Philly, Philly, Philly!!

(09-09-2015 08:20 AM)Chipdip2 Wrote:  

(09-09-2015 08:00 AM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  

Quote:the real life Rudy kind of wrecked it for me.

He was probably thinking the same thing about the legendary and infamous Chipdip.

But he didn't throw like a girl...........Philly, Philly, Philly!!

You still upset because I put a better spiral on the ball then you or your son? Give it up man, let go of that banana!

(09-09-2015 08:03 AM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  The greatest part of the movie 'Rudy' for me was when he was finally accepted into Notre Dame-and was reading the letter on campus. Anyone who has ever wanted anything that badly and worked their heart out for it can appreciate that. And it's something they can never take away from you.

Kind of like when a CMU grad finally gets that job offer from Dominos to deliver pizzas?

The high on Saturday is only supposed to be in the low 80's so the weather probably won't help us out too much. Looking forward to this matchup. You guys looked good against MSU, and we got beat like a rented mule. Of course I was expecting a good game even before last week's results. I think our Offense gets in a little more of a groove this week and we put up some points, and I like what I see out of the D, but it may not be enough. Do you guys have any sense of how many of your fans will be making the trip down?

(09-08-2015 04:52 PM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  Their head coach Fritz sounds a lot like Coach Fleck, in demanding each and every player improve their best every day.

With all do respect, I don't think anyone is like Coach Fleck. He is a tethered bottle rocket! To say he is intense would be an understatement. Instead of 'khaki cam', they need to follow that guy around.

We will live or die by the dive in this game. If our offensive line get can their stuff together and we can run up the middle a little, we might have a chance. Otherwise, it's going to be another long day.

Quote:You guys looked good against MSU, and we got beat like a rented mule.

You guys did. Like a redheaded step-child -- but one of the keys is that you guys also contributed to your own beating. 5 turnovers! Your QB isn't going to throw 4 INTs and throw SO poorly. I predict 1 INT at most, and throwing around 50%, as your running game will be more effective (and motivated at your home opener after last week) to make that a less pressurized situation. Your QB isn't going to be throwing much of course, especially after last week (unless we get to a huge lead or something). I predict he'll throw 4/8, 0-1 INT (not 2/13 4 INT), most for somewhat short passes for the sake of shaking things up once or twice, but mainly to get a 1st down.

Quote:I think our Offense gets in a little more of a groove this week and we put up some points, and I like what I see out of the D, but it may not be enough.

Your D didn't let WV run all over you, true. You kept them at 4.6yds/carry -- Good. Especially with a new QB at WV. Of course, they had a mixed passing/running game. 16/25 on WV's QB's first game, for 359 yards though. Expect WMU's Terrell to be licking his chops at that. And against MSU, he showed he knows how to handle rush-the-QB pressure Very Well.

Quote:If our offensive line get can their stuff together and we can run up the middle a little, we might have a chance.

My prediction is that you'll run the ball pretty well against us. Very well in many situations, but WMU will squeeze you in tight to force FGs. But you'll be getting around 6 yards a carry during the game, not around 3 and a half like against WV. It will all come down to WMU's offense and how much time we can give our D a rest. We had more time of possession against MSU -- and that wasn't due to turning the ball over all the time to make them score quick or anything. We know how to soak up clock.

All in all, you have MORE than just "a chance". You'll run well against us, but WMU will stop you guys many times where it counts, but you'll run away with some of it. WMU will pass well against you, allowing our running game to do OK against you, allowing us to soak up clock to give our run defenders some rest... but again, we won't be making you guys go 3-and-out At All. You'll be getting several first downs on Every drive, and won't have much trouble getting into our territory.

- Can GASouthern be held to FGs moreso than TDs? (bend but don't break so much)
- Can WMU light them up thru the air, also opening up the running game?
- Can WMU at least get SOME stops to force GAS to punt, or hold them to under 6 yards a carry?
- Can GASouthern play mistake-free in the pass that'll be thrown in there a bit, to help burn WMU?

I don't expect GAS to be a totally different team. Just one that's going to have 1, *maybe* 2 turnovers the whole game -- and able to run the ball better on top of it. That combo, at home in Georgia, will make a big difference for GASouthern.

This was going to be the big non-conference matchup in the G5, but I just don't think we have it at this point in the season early. I hate it because we should be okay by the time conference starts and we don't be doing our league any favors in computer rankings.

We're not easy to beat at home, but at this point in the season it's clear who the better team is. I expect to lose by 2 TDs here. Crap.

(09-09-2015 01:29 PM)toddjnsn Wrote:  

Quote:You guys looked good against MSU, and we got beat like a rented mule.

You guys did. Like a redheaded step-child -- but one of the keys is that you guys also contributed to your own beating. 5 turnovers! Your QB isn't going to throw 4 INTs and throw SO poorly. I predict 1 INT at most, and throwing around 50%, as your running game will be more effective (and motivated at your home opener after last week) to make that a less pressurized situation. Your QB isn't going to be throwing much of course, especially after last week (unless we get to a huge lead or something). I predict he'll throw 4/8, 0-1 INT (not 2/13 4 INT), most for somewhat short passes for the sake of shaking things up once or twice, but mainly to get a 1st down.

Quote:I think our Offense gets in a little more of a groove this week and we put up some points, and I like what I see out of the D, but it may not be enough.

Your D didn't let WV run all over you, true. You kept them at 4.6yds/carry -- Good. Especially with a new QB at WV. Of course, they had a mixed passing/running game. 16/25 on WV's QB's first game, for 359 yards though. Expect WMU's Terrell to be licking his chops at that. And against MSU, he showed he knows how to handle rush-the-QB pressure Very Well.

Quote:If our offensive line get can their stuff together and we can run up the middle a little, we might have a chance.

My prediction is that you'll run the ball pretty well against us. Very well in many situations, but WMU will squeeze you in tight to force FGs. But you'll be getting around 6 yards a carry during the game, not around 3 and a half like against WV. It will all come down to WMU's offense and how much time we can give our D a rest. We had more time of possession against MSU -- and that wasn't due to turning the ball over all the time to make them score quick or anything. We know how to soak up clock.

All in all, you have MORE than just "a chance". You'll run well against us, but WMU will stop you guys many times where it counts, but you'll run away with some of it. WMU will pass well against you, allowing our running game to do OK against you, allowing us to soak up clock to give our run defenders some rest... but again, we won't be making you guys go 3-and-out At All. You'll be getting several first downs on Every drive, and won't have much trouble getting into our territory.

- Can GASouthern be held to FGs moreso than TDs? (bend but don't break so much)
- Can WMU light them up thru the air, also opening up the running game?
- Can WMU at least get SOME stops to force GAS to punt, or hold them to under 6 yards a carry?
- Can GASouthern play mistake-free in the pass that'll be thrown in there a bit, to help burn WMU?

I don't expect GAS to be a totally different team. Just one that's going to have 1, *maybe* 2 turnovers the whole game -- and able to run the ball better on top of it. That combo, at home in Georgia, will make a big difference for GASouthern.

I'm not so sure about that 6yds/carry thing, Todd. Admit Michigan State ran their off tackle and counter stuff on us at will in a devastating way. That big fast pulling guard was a tank. But Georgia Southern is no Michigan State at this point. Not saying they don't have pride in their run game. But I'd run the estimate at around 5.3 to 5.4 yd. per run, not 6.

(09-09-2015 01:29 PM)toddjnsn Wrote:  

Quote:If our offensive line get can their stuff together and we can run up the middle a little, we might have a chance.

My prediction is that you'll run the ball pretty well against us. Very well in many situations, but WMU will squeeze you in tight to force FGs. But you'll be getting around 6 yards a carry during the game, not around 3 and a half like against WV. It will all come down to WMU's offense and how much time we can give our D a rest. We had more time of possession against MSU -- and that wasn't due to turning the ball over all the time to make them score quick or anything. We know how to soak up clock.

All in all, you have MORE than just "a chance". You'll run well against us, but WMU will stop you guys many times where it counts, but you'll run away with some of it. WMU will pass well against you, allowing our running game to do OK against you, allowing us to soak up clock to give our run defenders some rest... but again, we won't be making you guys go 3-and-out At All. You'll be getting several first downs on Every drive, and won't have much trouble getting into our territory.

- Can GASouthern be held to FGs moreso than TDs? (bend but don't break so much)
- Can WMU light them up thru the air, also opening up the running game?
- Can WMU at least get SOME stops to force GAS to punt, or hold them to under 6 yards a carry?
- Can GASouthern play mistake-free in the pass that'll be thrown in there a bit, to help burn WMU?

I don't expect GAS to be a totally different team. Just one that's going to have 1, *maybe* 2 turnovers the whole game -- and able to run the ball better on top of it. That combo, at home in Georgia, will make a big difference for GASouthern.

Jokes on you! How can you hold us to field goals if we can't hit a field goal?

I appreciate your confidence this will be a competitive game, but I think we're all a little shocked down here. We hadn't been shut out since 1995, which is before I became an Eagle. That was one of, if not the worst showings I've seen. I think our problems on offense can be fixed, but not in one week.

I've been looking forward to a game all offseason. We don't exactly have programs queuing up to play us, but WMU had the balls to sign a H&H with us first. I wish Ellison was playing, which is a shame for y'all too because he's a lot of fun to watch. Of course, we've got another crack at ya next year!

(09-09-2015 02:46 PM)EigenEagle Wrote:  This was going to be the big non-conference matchup in the G5, but I just don't think we have it at this point in the season early...we're not easy to beat at home, but at this point in the season it's clear who the better team is. I expect to lose by 2 TDs here. Crap.

Georgia Southern will be ready to play. This will be a very difficult road game for WMU.

Based on GSU's rough outing last weekend in Morgantown and our fairly solid showing against the Spartans, it seems like everybody is picking WMU to win on Saturday. Anytime that starts happening, I begin to get a bit nervous: reminds me too much of the 2004 NCAA tournament, when it seemed like the entire country was picking #11 seed WMU to beat #6 seed Vanderbilt and a ticked-off, motivated Vandy team proceeded to carpet bomb us off the court.

Quote:I'm not so sure about that 6yds/carry thing, Todd. Admit Michigan State ran their off tackle and counter stuff on us at will in a devastating way. That big fast pulling guard was a tank. But Georgia Southern is no Michigan State at this point. Not saying they don't have pride in their run game. But I'd run the estimate at around 5.3 to 5.4 yd. per run, not 6.

Yeah, you got a point. 6 yards is a bit presumptuous, but at the same time, I wouldn't be terribly surprised. I wasn't impressed by our run D, but yes, it was MSU. But I will agree, that something closer to 5 1/2 yards a carry is probably a bit more likely. If we somehow held them to only 5.0 yards a carry or under, I'd eat a foam coffee cup. I don't think at all that we're going to hold then to 5.0 on the dot or lower. POSSIBLE, but so would have pulling a surprise win against MSU on Friday.

Quote:Based on GSU's rough outing last weekend in Morgantown and our fairly solid showing against the Spartans, it seems like everybody is picking WMU to win on Saturday. Anytime that starts happening, I begin to get a bit nervous

Same here. GS is going to come at us hard, and they aren't going to be the same team that was against WV. If they played WV again this weekend, @GS, it wouldn't be 44-0. I stake my male innocence on that. They may not be a vying for Top-G5-10, but IMO, they certainly aren't going to be dropped down to be fighting for 3rd place in the Sun Belt either. I expect it to be a tougher game than one-week-scanners are anticipating.

David Drew's prediction: http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2...rt_sms_app