Western Michigan @ Toledo on ESPNU 10:30am cst
Ohio @ Buffalo on ESPN3 noon cst

(11-16-2017 11:54 AM)HuskieTap22 Wrote:  Western Michigan @ Toledo on ESPNU 10:30am cst
Ohio @ Buffalo on ESPN3 noon cst

My gosh, what tremendous national publicity we will get!!!

CBSSN does a very nice job.

(11-16-2017 12:34 PM)schaden Wrote:  CBSSN does a very nice job.

Yes!

CBSSN as quality commentators and camerawork.

(11-16-2017 02:10 PM)BDB5yp Wrote:  CBSSN as quality commentators and camerawork.

I haven't seen the last few on CBSSN. Do they still talk about the game they are announcing? Or have they gone the ESPN route and talk about other games half the time?

(11-16-2017 02:45 PM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(11-16-2017 02:10 PM)BDB5yp Wrote:  CBSSN as quality commentators and camerawork.

I haven't seen the last few on CBSSN. Do they still talk about the game they are announcing? Or have they gone the ESPN route and talk about other games half the time?

They actually sound like they care about who’s playing on the field.... Good enough for me.

Enjoy the moment and 2017 journey:
I thought the broadcasters on ESPN 2 last nite did a pretty fair, balanced and informed job of calling the game... despite the almost comical wind conditions...they gave kudos for NIU fans ( students excluded) being hardy ...was nice to see cameras capture the various NIU title pennants in stadium whipping atop flag poles....and the plaque and statue of Diesel... did the band perform at halftime? if so what tunes?...whoever is inside Victor E Huskie costume has a bit more "personality" and moves than some prior performers...nice to see WMU cheerleaders in attendance...not too many MAC squads travel ...still missing and longing for the cannon... apparently children at OHIO U are not as startled/frightened easily by the booms...maybe young Huskie pup fans don't attend july 4 fireworks either .....KA BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unfortunate Beebe did not have one of his better performances on Senior nite with his dad in the pressbox. and on the air with DHoward recalling their NFL days

(11-16-2017 03:06 PM)nucyberdawg Wrote:  I thought the broadcasters on ESPN 2 last nite did a pretty fair, balanced and informed job of calling the game... despite the almost comical wind conditions....was nice to see cameras capture the various NIU pennants in stadium whipping atop flag poles.... did the band perform at halftime? if so what tunes?...whoever is inside Victor E Huskie costume has a bit more "personality" and moves than some prior performers...nice to see WMU cheerleaders in attendance...not too many MAC squads travel ...

HMB played halftime and much respect to them for putting their mouths on metal, braving the wind and staying for the whole game. As for the songs during halftime they were the same tired songs as when I was a student almost 20 years ago...which were oldies back then.


I guess the music was meant for those Alums from 1979 or something.

(11-16-2017 03:23 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(11-16-2017 03:06 PM)nucyberdawg Wrote:  I thought the broadcasters on ESPN 2 last nite did a pretty fair, balanced and informed job of calling the game... despite the almost comical wind conditions....was nice to see cameras capture the various NIU pennants in stadium whipping atop flag poles.... did the band perform at halftime? if so what tunes?...whoever is inside Victor E Huskie costume has a bit more "personality" and moves than some prior performers...nice to see WMU cheerleaders in attendance...not too many MAC squads travel ...

HMB played halftime and much respect to them for putting their mouths on metal, braving the wind and staying for the whole game. As for the songs during halftime they were the same tired songs as when I was a student almost 20 years ago...which were oldies back then.


I guess the music was meant for those Alums from 1979 or something.

HEY, WATCH IT THERE YOUNG MAN!...... AND GET OFF MY LAWN!

(11-16-2017 03:23 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(11-16-2017 03:06 PM)nucyberdawg Wrote:  I thought the broadcasters on ESPN 2 last nite did a pretty fair, balanced and informed job of calling the game... despite the almost comical wind conditions....was nice to see cameras capture the various NIU pennants in stadium whipping atop flag poles.... did the band perform at halftime? if so what tunes?...whoever is inside Victor E Huskie costume has a bit more "personality" and moves than some prior performers...nice to see WMU cheerleaders in attendance...not too many MAC squads travel ...

HMB played halftime and much respect to them for putting their mouths on metal, braving the wind and staying for the whole game. As for the songs during halftime they were the same tired songs as when I was a student almost 20 years ago...which were oldies back then.


I guess the music was meant for those Alums from 1979 or something.

lol - their lips were probably stuck to the metal.

(11-16-2017 03:06 PM)nucyberdawg Wrote:  Unfortunate Beebe did not have one of his better performances on Senior nite with his dad in the pressbox. and on the air with DHoward recalling their NFL days

Beebe was very complimentary about Huff. Says he has the skills, body, and speed to play and be a top back in the NFL. He is a very special player.

(11-17-2017 11:34 AM)HuskieTap22 Wrote:  Central Michigan has won four straight and five out of six. Looks to be a pass first offense and their QB has more passing TDs than the Toledo QB albeit with significantly more interceptions. Given NIU's usual challenges with CMU in general, this may end up being the toughest game of the season.

Morris 11 games 207/370 2661 yds 23 TDs 12 INTs
Woodside 11 games 206/316 3151 yds 22 TDs 2 INTs

(11-17-2017 11:51 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(11-17-2017 11:34 AM)HuskieTap22 Wrote:  Central Michigan has won four straight and five out of six. Looks to be a pass first offense and their QB has more passing TDs than the Toledo QB albeit with significantly more interceptions. Given NIU's usual challenges with CMU in general, this may end up being the toughest game of the season.

Morris 11 games 207/370 2661 yds 23 TDs 12 INTs
Woodside 11 games 206/316 3151 yds 22 TDs 2 INTs

So he's not as consistent, and clearly turns it over more, but our secondary has been garbage lately so this isn't a good stat to see lol.

(11-17-2017 12:03 PM)DogPoundNorth Wrote:  

(11-17-2017 11:51 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(11-17-2017 11:34 AM)HuskieTap22 Wrote:  Central Michigan has won four straight and five out of six. Looks to be a pass first offense and their QB has more passing TDs than the Toledo QB albeit with significantly more interceptions. Given NIU's usual challenges with CMU in general, this may end up being the toughest game of the season.

Morris 11 games 207/370 2661 yds 23 TDs 12 INTs
Woodside 11 games 206/316 3151 yds 22 TDs 2 INTs

So he's not as consistent, and clearly turns it over more, but our secondary has been garbage lately so this isn't a good stat to see lol.

The bulk of the INTs were early in the season during OOC. He has only thrown four INTs in MAC play along with 14 TDs.

Agree and would think the way NIU's secondary has been playing in recent weeks they will get burned for at least a couple big plays.

(11-17-2017 12:03 PM)DogPoundNorth Wrote:  

(11-17-2017 11:51 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(11-17-2017 11:34 AM)HuskieTap22 Wrote:  Central Michigan has won four straight and five out of six. Looks to be a pass first offense and their QB has more passing TDs than the Toledo QB albeit with significantly more interceptions. Given NIU's usual challenges with CMU in general, this may end up being the toughest game of the season.

Morris 11 games 207/370 2661 yds 23 TDs 12 INTs
Woodside 11 games 206/316 3151 yds 22 TDs 2 INTs

So he's not as consistent, and clearly turns it over more, but our secondary has been garbage lately so this isn't a good stat to see lol.

Move Sutton Smith to the secondary.....

ESPNU has 68 million subscribers and CBSSN has 60 million, so although I think CBSSN puts on a better production I'd rather be on ESPNU. DirecTV Now didn't carry CBSSN until a few months ago but had U from the beginning.

(11-17-2017 01:05 PM)Max Power Wrote:  ESPNU has 68 million subscribers and CBSSN has 60 million, so although I think CBSSN puts on a better production I'd rather be on ESPNU. DirecTV Now didn't carry CBSSN until a few months ago but had U from the beginning.

Directv has had CBS Sports literally as long as i can remember

I meant DirecTV Now, the streaming service. Probably not near as many customers though, but if it's 8 million less subscribers than U there must be a lot of other systems that don't have it.

(11-17-2017 12:16 PM)HuskieTap22 Wrote:  Re the CMU QB

The bulk of the INTs were early in the season during OOC. He has only thrown four INTs in MAC play along with 14 TDs.

Despite his talent Carey would have benched him after his second interception. He would not have been given a chance to improve and a lesser talented QB who is so risk averse as to be ineffective would be their starting QB.