(10-25-2017 09:35 AM)Djud Wrote:  This is a critical game for many obvious reasons, but there are 2 in particular;
1) This game will provide a measurent as to how we stack up against the MAC. Although they are 2-5, the difference between EMU and the top tier MAC teams is not that significant. They are far better than the team's we have played in conference to date. Unlike the last 3 opponents, we can not leave plays on the field (dropped passes, open receivers). We have to execute at a high level; for 4 quarters.
2) This game wil validate Carey's QB decision. I believe that as of now Childers has had the most game reps of any QB this season. He was able to gain confidence/experience against weaker opponents; he has been reassured by the staff that he is indeed "the guy", and nobody else is in the picture. A QB playing with confidence plays at a completely different level; the table has been perfectly set for Childers. A victory against EMU, and a solid, clean game from Childers will put to rest any arguments and/or skepticism.

If this does not happen, the debate will continue, and the doubters will multiply.

Great thoughts.

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EMU is better than their record. They have a good offense and could outscore NIU's offense.
Maybe an upset. I would bet EMU to beat the spread, but there is a reason I don't bet and that is,
I don't know anything.

(10-25-2017 02:37 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 09:35 AM)Djud Wrote:  This is a critical game for many obvious reasons, but there are 2 in particular;
1) This game will provide a measurent as to how we stack up against the MAC. Although they are 2-5, the difference between EMU and the top tier MAC teams is not that significant. They are far better than the team's we have played in conference to date. Unlike the last 3 opponents, we can not leave plays on the field (dropped passes, open receivers). We have to execute at a high level; for 4 quarters.
2) This game wil validate Carey's QB decision. I believe that as of now Childers has had the most game reps of any QB this season. He was able to gain confidence/experience against weaker opponents; he has been reassured by the staff that he is indeed "the guy", and nobody else is in the picture. A QB playing with confidence plays at a completely different level; the table has been perfectly set for Childers. A victory against EMU, and a solid, clean game from Childers will put to rest any arguments and/or skepticism.

If this does not happen, the debate will continue, and the doubters will multiply.

Great thoughts.

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IMO, you have to ride out Childers. He is the QB of the future for NIU. Maybe he wont shine in tough game against EMU, and in a game no NIU QB is going to come out with a win this year @ Toledo. He will take lessons out from those two tough games and be better for it next season. We know Graham is not the answer, and Santa while more dynamic and better for this offense than Graham, just doesn't have the complete skill set that Childers has.

(10-25-2017 03:55 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 02:37 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 09:35 AM)Djud Wrote:  This is a critical game for many obvious reasons, but there are 2 in particular;
1) This game will provide a measurent as to how we stack up against the MAC. Although they are 2-5, the difference between EMU and the top tier MAC teams is not that significant. They are far better than the team's we have played in conference to date. Unlike the last 3 opponents, we can not leave plays on the field (dropped passes, open receivers). We have to execute at a high level; for 4 quarters.
2) This game wil validate Carey's QB decision. I believe that as of now Childers has had the most game reps of any QB this season. He was able to gain confidence/experience against weaker opponents; he has been reassured by the staff that he is indeed "the guy", and nobody else is in the picture. A QB playing with confidence plays at a completely different level; the table has been perfectly set for Childers. A victory against EMU, and a solid, clean game from Childers will put to rest any arguments and/or skepticism.

If this does not happen, the debate will continue, and the doubters will multiply.

Great thoughts.

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IMO, you have to ride out Childers. He is the QB of the future for NIU. Maybe he wont shine in tough game against EMU, and in a game no NIU QB is going to come out with a win this year @ Toledo. He will take lessons out from those two tough games and be better for it next season. We know Graham is not the answer, and Santa while more dynamic and better for this offense than Graham, just doesn't have the complete skill set that Childers has.

Did you really write this? It makes total sense. What's funny is you are completely aligned with Carey. I would say Childers has a different (not necessarily more complete skill set than Santa; his does fit better in this system. It's Childers show until 1) Graham comes back and 2) Hall is eligible.

(10-25-2017 03:55 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 02:37 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 09:35 AM)Djud Wrote:  This is a critical game for many obvious reasons, but there are 2 in particular;
1) This game will provide a measurent as to how we stack up against the MAC. Although they are 2-5, the difference between EMU and the top tier MAC teams is not that significant. They are far better than the team's we have played in conference to date. Unlike the last 3 opponents, we can not leave plays on the field (dropped passes, open receivers). We have to execute at a high level; for 4 quarters.
2) This game wil validate Carey's QB decision. I believe that as of now Childers has had the most game reps of any QB this season. He was able to gain confidence/experience against weaker opponents; he has been reassured by the staff that he is indeed "the guy", and nobody else is in the picture. A QB playing with confidence plays at a completely different level; the table has been perfectly set for Childers. A victory against EMU, and a solid, clean game from Childers will put to rest any arguments and/or skepticism.

If this does not happen, the debate will continue, and the doubters will multiply.

Great thoughts.

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IMO, you have to ride out Childers. He is the QB of the future for NIU. Maybe he wont shine in tough game against EMU, and in a game no NIU QB is going to come out with a win this year @ Toledo. He will take lessons out from those two tough games and be better for it next season. We know Graham is not the answer, and Santa while more dynamic and better for this offense than Graham, just doesn't have the complete skill set that Childers has.

MD- for the record, I think we are going to kick Toledo's ass.

(10-25-2017 04:23 PM)Djud Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 03:55 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 02:37 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 09:35 AM)Djud Wrote:  This is a critical game for many obvious reasons, but there are 2 in particular;
1) This game will provide a measurent as to how we stack up against the MAC. Although they are 2-5, the difference between EMU and the top tier MAC teams is not that significant. They are far better than the team's we have played in conference to date. Unlike the last 3 opponents, we can not leave plays on the field (dropped passes, open receivers). We have to execute at a high level; for 4 quarters.
2) This game wil validate Carey's QB decision. I believe that as of now Childers has had the most game reps of any QB this season. He was able to gain confidence/experience against weaker opponents; he has been reassured by the staff that he is indeed "the guy", and nobody else is in the picture. A QB playing with confidence plays at a completely different level; the table has been perfectly set for Childers. A victory against EMU, and a solid, clean game from Childers will put to rest any arguments and/or skepticism.

If this does not happen, the debate will continue, and the doubters will multiply.

Great thoughts.

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IMO, you have to ride out Childers. He is the QB of the future for NIU. Maybe he wont shine in tough game against EMU, and in a game no NIU QB is going to come out with a win this year @ Toledo. He will take lessons out from those two tough games and be better for it next season. We know Graham is not the answer, and Santa while more dynamic and better for this offense than Graham, just doesn't have the complete skill set that Childers has.

Did you really write this? It makes total sense. What's funny is you are completely aligned with Carey. I would say Childers has a different (not necessarily more complete skill set than Santa; his does fit better in this system. It's Childers show until 1) Graham comes back and 2) Hall is eligible.

Graham has trouble completing passes at more than 55% , you just cannot win that way. He cant play above Childers or Santa, just can't do it. I know he has the seniority, but for once that should not mean everything.

Chicagohuskie, I wish you were right, but for that to happen NIU would have to play the offensive game of the season so far. Its a tall order to ask any of the 3 QBs right now on NIU's roster to go into Toledo and produce enough offense required to beat Toledo. It is not impossible, but it would take optimal performances from both defense and offense which is hard to do.

(10-25-2017 10:05 AM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 08:31 AM)NILAW Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 08:19 AM)Bears85 Wrote:  I just hope with the short turn around that we will be ready physically. I'm sure our staff has given them plenty of rest over these past few days. That will be critical in winning this game. EMU will be ready, that's for sure.

Carey discussed the short turn around in the press conference yesterday. He and most of the players have been trough this before. EMU has the same short week, and they are coming off a more draining OT loss, and have to travel to DeKalb (although we had to fly back from BG Saturday).

Maybe that is why Huff did not make the trip to Buffalo. He will be ready.

Looks like Huff is out again today . Unless he has a big turnaround today as of last nights meetings he was a no go

(10-26-2017 06:42 AM)randy6969 Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 10:05 AM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 08:31 AM)NILAW Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 08:19 AM)Bears85 Wrote:  I just hope with the short turn around that we will be ready physically. I'm sure our staff has given them plenty of rest over these past few days. That will be critical in winning this game. EMU will be ready, that's for sure.

Carey discussed the short turn around in the press conference yesterday. He and most of the players have been trough this before. EMU has the same short week, and they are coming off a more draining OT loss, and have to travel to DeKalb (although we had to fly back from BG Saturday).

Maybe that is why Huff did not make the trip to Buffalo. He will be ready.

Looks like Huff is out again today . Unless he has a big turnaround today as of last nights meetings he was a no go

Smart move. Save him for the Rockets

(10-26-2017 06:48 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(10-26-2017 06:42 AM)randy6969 Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 10:05 AM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 08:31 AM)NILAW Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 08:19 AM)Bears85 Wrote:  I just hope with the short turn around that we will be ready physically. I'm sure our staff has given them plenty of rest over these past few days. That will be critical in winning this game. EMU will be ready, that's for sure.

Carey discussed the short turn around in the press conference yesterday. He and most of the players have been trough this before. EMU has the same short week, and they are coming off a more draining OT loss, and have to travel to DeKalb (although we had to fly back from BG Saturday).

Maybe that is why Huff did not make the trip to Buffalo. He will be ready.

Looks like Huff is out again today . Unless he has a big turnaround today as of last nights meetings he was a no go

Smart move. Save him for the Rockets

Why? What does it matter? We have no chance of beating them anyway, right?

(10-26-2017 12:30 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 04:23 PM)Djud Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 03:55 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 02:37 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  

(10-25-2017 09:35 AM)Djud Wrote:  This is a critical game for many obvious reasons, but there are 2 in particular;
1) This game will provide a measurent as to how we stack up against the MAC. Although they are 2-5, the difference between EMU and the top tier MAC teams is not that significant. They are far better than the team's we have played in conference to date. Unlike the last 3 opponents, we can not leave plays on the field (dropped passes, open receivers). We have to execute at a high level; for 4 quarters.
2) This game wil validate Carey's QB decision. I believe that as of now Childers has had the most game reps of any QB this season. He was able to gain confidence/experience against weaker opponents; he has been reassured by the staff that he is indeed "the guy", and nobody else is in the picture. A QB playing with confidence plays at a completely different level; the table has been perfectly set for Childers. A victory against EMU, and a solid, clean game from Childers will put to rest any arguments and/or skepticism.

If this does not happen, the debate will continue, and the doubters will multiply.

Great thoughts.

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IMO, you have to ride out Childers. He is the QB of the future for NIU. Maybe he wont shine in tough game against EMU, and in a game no NIU QB is going to come out with a win this year @ Toledo. He will take lessons out from those two tough games and be better for it next season. We know Graham is not the answer, and Santa while more dynamic and better for this offense than Graham, just doesn't have the complete skill set that Childers has.

Did you really write this? It makes total sense. What's funny is you are completely aligned with Carey. I would say Childers has a different (not necessarily more complete skill set than Santa; his does fit better in this system. It's Childers show until 1) Graham comes back and 2) Hall is eligible.

Graham has trouble completing passes at more than 55% , you just cannot win that way. He cant play above Childers or Santa, just can't do it. I know he has the seniority, but for once that should not mean everything.

Chicagohuskie, I wish you were right, but for that to happen NIU would have to play the offensive game of the season so far. Its a tall order to ask any of the 3 QBs right now on NIU's roster to go into Toledo and produce enough offense required to beat Toledo. It is not impossible, but it would take optimal performances from both defense and offense which is hard to do.

Toledo only scored 20 against EMU. Our D is at least as good as EMU's.

"We" (lol) should have enough fire power to win this game assuming the defense continues to pressure the QB and control the line of scrimmage. Huff is an important part of the O, but I think resting him another game is a good decision.

This game will come down to our O-line and it's desire to move the EM D-line around, open hopes and protect Childers. Everything being said. I expect our team to be the fresher team due to the travel requirements and the difference between playing overtime and resting the starters in the 4th quarter.

Hopefully, we even make a few field goals in this one too. Confidence will be needed going into the remaining games.

I sure hope Childers continues to improve in his passing game. If he can develop over the next few years, can you imagine what he will do when he is a senior? I liked what he did in the first 2 drives last game. After that, he kind of dropped off a little. But he still improve overall from the game before. This has to continue.

Can't wait to watch tonight's game.

Wind to be brisk today. SE winds in the teens may continue thru the PM hours. Advantage NIU and their running game.

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(10-26-2017 09:42 AM)Teamduh Wrote:  Wind to be brisk today. SE winds in the teens may continue thru the PM hours. Advantage NIU and their running game.

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Yes, I heard that winds could be up to 30 mph. And we all know how the winds are intensified in that wind tunnel known as Huskie Stadium.

(10-26-2017 09:47 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(10-26-2017 09:42 AM)Teamduh Wrote:  Wind to be brisk today. SE winds in the teens may continue thru the PM hours. Advantage NIU and their running game.

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Yes, I heard that winds could be up to 30 mph. And we all know how the winds are intensified in that wind tunnel known as Huskie Stadium.

Especially when the winds come from the south with that big opening. Passing may be 1 sided again like our homecoming game.

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(10-26-2017 10:37 AM)Teamduh Wrote:  

(10-26-2017 09:47 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(10-26-2017 09:42 AM)Teamduh Wrote:  Wind to be brisk today. SE winds in the teens may continue thru the PM hours. Advantage NIU and their running game.

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Yes, I heard that winds could be up to 30 mph. And we all know how the winds are intensified in that wind tunnel known as Huskie Stadium.

Especially when the winds come from the south with that big opening. Passing may be 1 sided again like our homecoming game.

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My gosh, when you mentioned winds coming from down south from a big opening, I thought you were talking about me!

Winds will be blowing at Huskie S, and win will also blow in for Huskies. Huskie party watching in Utah tonight!

Hustlbelt preview
https://www.hustlebelt.com/2017/10/25/16...conference

Not very in depth. They did call out the NIU defense's weakness as the passing portion. We shall see.

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Running yardage for and against has a stronger correlation with how good a team is that passing yardage, as teams that fall way behind will throw more and will actually complete some passes.

The Huskie Defense gives up more passing yards because they force the other team to throw the ball. Therefore, I do not worry about EMUs advantage in pass defense.

(10-26-2017 01:53 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  Running yardage for and against has a stronger correlation with how good a team is that passing yardage, as teams that fall way behind will throw more and will actually complete some passes.

The Huskie Defense gives up more passing yards because they force the other team to throw the ball. Therefore, I do not worry about EMUs advantage in pass defense.

While that generality is accurate the concern would be that Buffalo's starter was the best passer we faced and he moved the ball down the field in the first Q with relative ease.

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(10-26-2017 02:03 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  

(10-26-2017 01:53 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  Running yardage for and against has a stronger correlation with how good a team is that passing yardage, as teams that fall way behind will throw more and will actually complete some passes.

The Huskie Defense gives up more passing yards because they force the other team to throw the ball. Therefore, I do not worry about EMUs advantage in pass defense.

While that generality is accurate the concern would be that Buffalo's starter was the best passer we faced and he moved the ball down the field in the first Q with relative ease.

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I thought when it mattered for the most part, he was shut down in that game. Just had that one blown coverage where defensive assignments were botched pre-snap