Hey Todd - why hasn't Franklin been playing much? Is he hurt or has the coach tossed him aside for his latest recruit he promised playing time to?

(11-16-2015 08:05 AM)DiehardHuskie Wrote:  Hey Todd - why hasn't Franklin been playing much? Is he hurt or has the coach tossed him aside for his latest recruit he promised playing time to?

No one really knows (if I can help answer this), following his injury last year against Eastern Michigan, he was and has not been the same. Before, literally unstoppable and had great speed once he got through the hole. But in every game since then, he has not shown the breakaway speed that went with his strength. He also does have a tendency to fumble, but one of the other backs fumbled against BG and got right back in the game. Plus, the other backs are good. But it was a puzzle for some of us as to why he was not in against Bowling Green where a pounding physical back might help.

(11-16-2015 07:46 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(11-16-2015 02:01 AM)timxlydon Wrote:  The Broncos probably have the best offense the Huskies will go against since Ohio State, but I have liked the way our defense has been playing lately. The key this week for the defense will be to eliminate the big play. On offense, Graham has shown he can run the offense and keep plays alive with his feet. I trust Carey will have him prepared again this week. The Broncos' defense isn't anything compared to some of the other defenses the Huskies have seen this year. Look for the run game to have another big week. PJ still hasn't proved he can win the big game, and I think that trend continues.

WMU- 34
NIU- 38

Offenses vs Huskies:OSU Toledo
Total Yards:
OSU 298 Toledo 402
Points:
OSU 20 Toledo 27
Passing Yards:
OSU 136 Toledo 136
Rushing Yards:
OSU 162 Toledo 291

Most important stat
OSU 20 NIU 13
NIU 32 Toledo 27

(11-16-2015 08:12 AM)uclabruin Wrote:  

(11-16-2015 08:05 AM)DiehardHuskie Wrote:  Hey Todd - why hasn't Franklin been playing much? Is he hurt or has the coach tossed him aside for his latest recruit he promised playing time to?

No one really knows (if I can help answer this), following his injury last year against Eastern Michigan, he was and has not been the same. Before, literally unstoppable and had great speed once he got through the hole. But in every game since then, he has not shown the breakaway speed that went with his strength. He also does have a tendency to fumble, but one of the other backs fumbled against BG and got right back in the game. Plus, the other backs are good. But it was a puzzle for some of us as to why he was not in against Bowling Green where a pounding physical back might help.

Interesting. Thanks.

NIU 45
WMU 37

NIU 27
WMU 24

Hagan wins at the end


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"The way Terrell locks on to receivers...I see Lurry jumping a route or two."

Which is exactly what gets him in trouble.

(11-16-2015 07:46 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(11-16-2015 02:01 AM)timxlydon Wrote:  The Broncos probably have the best offense the Huskies will go against since Ohio State, but I have liked the way our defense has been playing lately. The key this week for the defense will be to eliminate the big play. On offense, Graham has shown he can run the offense and keep plays alive with his feet. I trust Carey will have him prepared again this week. The Broncos' defense isn't anything compared to some of the other defenses the Huskies have seen this year. Look for the run game to have another big week. PJ still hasn't proved he can win the big game, and I think that trend continues.

WMU- 34
NIU- 38

Offenses vs Huskies:OSU Toledo
Total Yards:
OSU 298 Toledo 402
Points:
OSU 20 Toledo 27
Passing Yards:
OSU 136 Toledo 136
Rushing Yards:
OSU 162 Toledo 291

WMU is higher than Toledo in both scoring and total offense.

NIU 27
WMU 20

D keeps us alive and O scores enough.

Graham is able to grip a wet football.
NIU 28
WMU 27

(11-16-2015 10:43 AM)MileHighHuskie Wrote:  NIU 27
WMU 20

D keeps us alive and O scores enough.

Huskies enjoy some home cookin'

Huskies 42
Rowers 20

WMU can't stop the run. Bouagnon runs for 150. 2 ints for Huskie D, at least one by Lurry. Big plays for Galloday and Lewis.

Game of the year. I'll have the Rolaids in the coat pocket.

Huskies 37
Sea Men 35

NIU - Joy
Western Michigan - Pain

(11-15-2015 10:27 PM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  

(11-15-2015 10:04 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  This game has doom written all over it, I hate to be negative but,

WMU 42
NIU 27

Thank you Eeyore.

+1 PERFECT.

(11-15-2015 10:04 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  This game has doom written all over it, I hate to be negative but,

WMU 42
NIU 27

Western Michigan Sucks

The Good - Dave Lamont as the play by play
The Bad - Desmond is not doing color as normal, but instead Mr Michigan College Football himself Ray Bentley. Thank God Ill be at the game.

Defense may need to play its best game of the year to have a chance Wednesday

(11-16-2015 05:54 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  Defense may need to play its best game of the year to have a chance Wednesday

Stop it. The Broncos have a good team this year, but they aren't this unstoppable force. The defense will need to play a good game to win, but they DON'T need to play their best game just to have a chance.

(11-16-2015 05:54 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  Defense may need to play its best game of the year to have a chance Wednesday

I'm with MD. If we can just stay within a couple scores at halftime, maybe just maybe, we can come back in the 2nd half and pull off the upset.

Wait...what? We're actually favored by 3? So we've already got a better than 50/50 chance? Sorry...I thought we were doomed. Never mind.