Who else is watching this? I missed all the early fireworks. NIU returned 2 kickoffs for touchdowns before the NIU offense ever saw the field. I can't believe that they kicked the ball back to him after the first TD.

14 - 14 still in the first quarter. NIU driving.

Toledo roughed the punter to screw up a 3 and out. NIU took the gift and drove it in for the TD.

21 - 14 NIU, still first quarter.

Good game so far, other than the crowd. How lame. This is a big game Rocket fans!

Wow, blown coverage. I'm heading over to the Rocket board and see if they're firing their DC and benching their QB yet....

Well, to be fair, they show the opposite side of the field to the cameras, just like at Waldo.

NIU just scored on a long pass - busted coverage. Wide open.

28 - 14 NIU with about 10 until half.

(11-01-2011 07:12 PM)DesertBronco Wrote:  Wow, blown coverage. I'm heading over to the Rocket board and see if they're firing their DC and benching their QB yet....

No, but there is this;

Quote:The special teams coach is getting fired at half, right?

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Nice! I'm glad it's not just us. What is it with fans always wanting someones head when things go wrong? Toledo looks like they're threatening now...

Toledo can't run the ball. They should start a thread on that.

UT needs a score badly before half.

Toledo scores on another Page catch for a TD. He now has 3 tonight. Surprising that it is his first career 3 TD game.

28 -21 NIU.

Nice field goal by the freshman, especially on a big stage like this.

UT hits a 40 yd FG and trails now by 4. There is 1:19 left in the half.

28 - 24 NIU.

Can't wait to watch WMU playing on ESPN... will be great to get the exposure, especially for Jordan White. I'm expecting he will get quite a bit of talking about.

Anyone know if Western is going to have any commercials playing during the game when we are on ESPN?

It is surprising to see the stands as empty as they are... Winning program, undefeated in the MAC this year, playing on ESPN... anyone hear what the official count is attendance wise?

Broncos1123: Every team gets at least 1 30 second ad spot, so yes, it will be the standard WMU "Catch the Reigns" ad (of which features an American Airlines 767 flying over for the ending scene!)

UT isn't playing as well as they should. Really hoping they can pull it out so I can watch the game on campus!

Halftime score 28 - 24.

(11-01-2011 07:47 PM)WMU_Flyboy Wrote:  Broncos1123: Every team gets at least 1 30 second ad spot, so yes, it will be the standard WMU "Catch the Reigns" ad (of which features an American Airlines 767 flying over for the ending scene!)

UT isn't playing as well as they should. Really hoping they can pull it out so I can watch the game on campus!

Not really a fan of those ads... was kind of hoping we would put a little more effort into doing something that really showcases Western, instead of repeating gimmicks like "Grab the Reigns".

(11-01-2011 07:46 PM)broncos1123 Wrote:  It is surprising to see the stands as empty as they are... Winning program, undefeated in the MAC this year, playing on ESPN... anyone hear what the official count is attendance wise?

Weeknight games are awful for attendance. You're trading butts in seats for TV.

Here's UConn @ Pitt last Wednesday in admittedly rainy conditions.

Who are we pulling for?

Starting to look like whichever team has the ball last might win.

Toledo took their first lead 31 - 28 only to see NIU shred their D and score again. 35 - 31 NIU now. This is like a horse race, only with dogs and rocket parts.