(11-29-2016 11:56 AM)FrankAnderson Wrote: We were minutes away from beating them last season (a year in which we were 1-11). Laughable that they think they are on some pedestal.
Most people have never even heard of Old Dominion, let alone heard of their football team.
Yeah, ODU, that football powerhouse with the sold out stadium.
This is perfect, another team looking down their noses at us.
Totally blew it last year, so this is a great game for us, even though their fans don't seem to like. Tough to get motivated for these games, so maybe our guys can use the 'revenge/redemption' mentality to make up for last year's close loss. A win over a good, improved team that beat us last year, would certainly show that we're making real progress. A win should also set high expectations for next year, and serve as great motivation heading into the off-season.
They are a good team, but play more to our defensive strength as a run first team.
On the year EMU 1898 rushing/ 3549 passing yards.
ODU 2353 rushing/ 2854 passing
As always, if Roback plays well and doesn't turn the ball over, we should be able to outscore these guys, and win in a close one.