This is going to be a really tough game. Hard to predict but the score is closer than either team would like...31-28.

Rashon Ceasar possibly being out could make a huge difference. He's 40% of their passing offense right now. I would look for Holley to get a lot more looks, but that's one less threat our secondary will have to worry about burning them deep. (If he can't play)

(09-28-2015 08:20 AM)TrueBlueAlum Wrote:  Rashon Ceasar possibly being out could make a huge difference. He's 40% of their passing offense right now. I would look for Holley to get a lot more looks, but that's one less threat our secondary will have to worry about burning them deep. (If he can't play)

Ceasar won't play. That is a huge loss and could be the difference maker.

I can't see ULM scoring more than 24 on GS without a lot of help (turnovers), so it will come down to ULM's ability to hold down GS's offense. GS seemed to figure a couple of things out in the second half of the game in November so we'll see how both teams adjust off that. It is going to be interesting...

(09-28-2015 09:02 AM)Scrotumus Wrote:  I can't see ULM scoring more than 24 on GS without a lot of help (turnovers), so it will come down to ULM's ability to hold down GS's offense. GS seemed to figure a couple of things out in the second half of the game in November so we'll see how both teams adjust off that. It is going to be interesting...

If things get dicey for the offense, we could always just bench Ellison and Upshaw. Let Vegas lead the way.

Seemed obvious last season that ULM had no idea what to expect from a third-stringer.

I'm hoping GS by 3 or more

(09-28-2015 09:18 AM)GaSouthern Wrote:  I'm hoping GS by 3 or more

I'm hoping ULM by 1 or more. Lol.

(09-28-2015 08:36 AM)Arrowhead Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 08:20 AM)TrueBlueAlum Wrote:  Rashon Ceasar possibly being out could make a huge difference. He's 40% of their passing offense right now. I would look for Holley to get a lot more looks, but that's one less threat our secondary will have to worry about burning them deep. (If he can't play)

Ceasar won't play. That is a huge loss and could be the difference maker.

Huge loss. That guy is good.

I say ULM exploits our defensive weaknesses and throws deep often. ULM leads in the first half but GS comes back in the 2nd half and Fields scores the game winner with 1:49 left on the clock in the 4th. 31-28 GS

Speaking of our DBs, any reason why Riyahd Jones wasn't on the field vs Idaho? Is he not very good or in the dog house ?

(09-28-2015 09:10 AM)CC Eagle Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 09:02 AM)Scrotumus Wrote:  I can't see ULM scoring more than 24 on GS without a lot of help (turnovers), so it will come down to ULM's ability to hold down GS's offense. GS seemed to figure a couple of things out in the second half of the game in November so we'll see how both teams adjust off that. It is going to be interesting...

If things get dicey for the offense, we could always just bench Ellison and Upshaw. Let Vegas lead the way.

Seemed obvious last season that ULM had no idea what to expect from a third-stringer.

At that point in the season fresh legs and a not so ordinary third stringer definitely made a difference. True because of who they have played ULM doesn't know what they have, I don't think they find their rhythm this week either, and while the WVU D gave us more than fits, ULM does not have the personnel that WVU does. Close game because they do play hard and it's a conference game, but GS wins.

(09-28-2015 01:47 PM)GSUNCSU Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 09:10 AM)CC Eagle Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 09:02 AM)Scrotumus Wrote:  I can't see ULM scoring more than 24 on GS without a lot of help (turnovers), so it will come down to ULM's ability to hold down GS's offense. GS seemed to figure a couple of things out in the second half of the game in November so we'll see how both teams adjust off that. It is going to be interesting...

If things get dicey for the offense, we could always just bench Ellison and Upshaw. Let Vegas lead the way.

Seemed obvious last season that ULM had no idea what to expect from a third-stringer.

At that point in the season fresh legs and a not so ordinary third stringer definitely made a difference. True because of who they have played ULM doesn't know what they have, I don't think they find their rhythm this week either, and while the WVU D gave us more than fits, ULM does not have the personnel that WVU does. Close game because they do play hard and it's a conference game, but GS wins.

If we hadn't just made the trek to Idaho I would feel better about this game but I still think we win by at least 10

(09-28-2015 01:52 PM)Georgia_Power_Company Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 01:47 PM)GSUNCSU Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 09:10 AM)CC Eagle Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 09:02 AM)Scrotumus Wrote:  I can't see ULM scoring more than 24 on GS without a lot of help (turnovers), so it will come down to ULM's ability to hold down GS's offense. GS seemed to figure a couple of things out in the second half of the game in November so we'll see how both teams adjust off that. It is going to be interesting...

If things get dicey for the offense, we could always just bench Ellison and Upshaw. Let Vegas lead the way.

Seemed obvious last season that ULM had no idea what to expect from a third-stringer.

At that point in the season fresh legs and a not so ordinary third stringer definitely made a difference. True because of who they have played ULM doesn't know what they have, I don't think they find their rhythm this week either, and while the WVU D gave us more than fits, ULM does not have the personnel that WVU does. Close game because they do play hard and it's a conference game, but GS wins.

If we hadn't just made the trek to Idaho I would feel better about this game but I still think we win by at least 10

Trip to Idaho and winning vs. getting leaned on by Alabama for 4 qtrs. and losing, probably a wash, it will be a tough game, but we will be ok.

My issue with this game for Georgia Southern is that many seem to forget the first three quarter's against ULM last year. This will be similar to the struggle you saw for that game and WVU as ULM has more athletes on the field and seems to match up well beyond the line of scrimmage. Having 5 DB's on the field is far different than a safety who runs like a 4-3 inside backer. Hence why ULM was able to match up well on that side of the ball with Alabama.

I get the hubris as your game haven't been close since week 1, but if there was a game in conference outside of the Appalachian game I would be worried about, this would be it.

(09-28-2015 03:11 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  My issue with this game for Georgia Southern is that many seem to forget the first three quarter's against ULM last year. This will be similar to the struggle you saw for that game and WVU as ULM has more athletes on the field and seems to match up well beyond the line of scrimmage. Having 5 DB's on the field is far different than a safety who runs like a 4-3 inside backer. Hence why ULM was able to match up well on that side of the ball with Alabama.

I get the hubris as your game haven't been close since week 1, but if there was a game in conference outside of the Appalachian game I would be worried about, this would be it.

I hear you, but I still think that a healthier and deeper pool of skill guys for GS will be too much for ULM.

The Warhawks could easily keep this close. On the other hand, if GS gets a couple of quick scores and is playing from ahead, I think that the game ends up less competitive than it should be.

(09-28-2015 03:11 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  My issue with this game for Georgia Southern is that many seem to forget the first three quarter's against ULM last year. This will be similar to the struggle you saw for that game and WVU as ULM has more athletes on the field and seems to match up well beyond the line of scrimmage. Having 5 DB's on the field is far different than a safety who runs like a 4-3 inside backer. Hence why ULM was able to match up well on that side of the ball with Alabama.

I get the hubris as your game haven't been close since week 1, but if there was a game in conference outside of the Appalachian game I would be worried about, this would be it.

Most of us are worried about it because it's the next one.

Our offensive line continues to gain experience, we will have to have some WR's step up and block better this week and Ellison's arm at this point of the season isn't the noodle it was the last time we played ULM.

We're not in any position where we can overlook anyone. On the flip side, our defense so far appears to be a tad more stingy and if there is one team in the Sun Belt that seems to be struggling on offense it might be ULM.

We'll see how it shakes out. Whether we win by 1 or win by a lot, I just hope we exit Monroe with a victory. Knew this was gonna be a tough two weeks with the travel and a young ball club on the year, playing 3 road games out of the first five. If we are able to come out of that with a 5-1 record into Boone I'll take it.

(09-28-2015 03:11 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  My issue with this game for Georgia Southern is that many seem to forget the first three quarter's against ULM last year. This will be similar to the struggle you saw for that game and WVU as ULM has more athletes on the field and seems to match up well beyond the line of scrimmage. Having 5 DB's on the field is far different than a safety who runs like a 4-3 inside backer. Hence why ULM was able to match up well on that side of the ball with Alabama.

I get the hubris as your game haven't been close since week 1, but if there was a game in conference outside of the Appalachian game I would be worried about, this would be it.

I think most of us from day 1 have said that this game and App were our two toughest conference games on the schedule this season, myself included.

(09-28-2015 03:43 PM)TrueBlueAlum Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 03:11 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  My issue with this game for Georgia Southern is that many seem to forget the first three quarter's against ULM last year. This will be similar to the struggle you saw for that game and WVU as ULM has more athletes on the field and seems to match up well beyond the line of scrimmage. Having 5 DB's on the field is far different than a safety who runs like a 4-3 inside backer. Hence why ULM was able to match up well on that side of the ball with Alabama.

I get the hubris as your game haven't been close since week 1, but if there was a game in conference outside of the Appalachian game I would be worried about, this would be it.

I think most of us from day 1 have said that this game and App were our two toughest conference games on the schedule this season, myself included.

I do think that the idea of travel is over played a bit much. Southern doesn't have the mentality that can be swayed easily by what most programs would be considered a distraction, as most good programs do. This is more about match-ups. We all know what Southern is going to do to move the ball, but how is ULM going to scheme to stop these and be able to cover either side of the tackle in a single play.

That's the trick.

(09-28-2015 03:49 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  I do think that the idea of travel is over played a bit much. Southern doesn't have the mentality that can be swayed easily by what most programs would be considered a distraction, as most good programs do. This is more about match-ups. We all know what Southern is going to do to move the ball, but how is ULM going to scheme to stop these and be able to cover either side of the tackle in a single play.

That's the trick.

No doubt. They did a pretty good job of clogging lanes last year as is pretty typical of a 3-3-5 hybrid defense. You need a passing game to loosen them up and at the end of last season we didn't have one so we had to continually just ram our heads against a wall until it began to crumble. Thankfully it crumbled in just enough time for us to get the lead and keep it.

(09-28-2015 03:53 PM)TrueBlueAlum Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 03:49 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  I do think that the idea of travel is over played a bit much. Southern doesn't have the mentality that can be swayed easily by what most programs would be considered a distraction, as most good programs do. This is more about match-ups. We all know what Southern is going to do to move the ball, but how is ULM going to scheme to stop these and be able to cover either side of the tackle in a single play.

That's the trick.

No doubt. They did a pretty good job of clogging lanes last year as is pretty typical of a 3-3-5 hybrid defense. You need a passing game to loosen them up and at the end of last season we didn't have one so we had to continually just ram our heads against a wall until it began to crumble. Thankfully it crumbled in just enough time for us to get the lead and keep it.

I don't know who has the .gif of Ellison's run in that game as their signature but one would call that a spark play.

Also, even though I hate to see penalties called when the seconds wind off the clock towards the end. I can say that at any other point in the game that is a 50/50 call for the hit in the end zone. Though i'm glad it wasn't called. As I said, games assisted by penalties, unless it's interference or something that obviously disrupts the play, I don't agree with.

That said, I doubt ULM has much of a home field advantage so really all it will come down to is execution.