UAB does have some impressive stats. Better than NIU on both offense and defense. But run this experiment through your head.

Take a look at the Huskies 2018 schedule.

Remove the following teams: Iowa, Florida State, Ohio, BYU, and Buffalo.

In their place, insert the following teams: Savanah State, Lou Tech, Rice, UTEP, and Southern Miss.

Now just imagine what the Huskies' stats would look like with that schedule, because that is comparable to UAB's scheduel.

Yeah, this is a game I’m expecting to win.

(12-06-2018 12:31 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  UAB does have some impressive stats. Better than NIU on both offense and defense. But run this experiment through your head.

Take a look at the Huskies 2018 schedule.

Remove the following teams: Iowa, Florida State, Ohio, BYU, and Buffalo.

In their place, insert the following teams: Savanah State, Lou Tech, Rice, UTEP, and Southern Miss.

Now just imagine what the Huskies' stats would look like with that schedule, because that is comparable to UAB's scheduel.

I love smart people.

What concerns me the most is the Huskies ability to score in this game. UAB gave up 7 points or fewer six times, and three of those were shutouts. Each of their opponents in these games was ranked 100 or lower for yards per game and/or points per game. The Huskies are ranked 123 ypg and 120 ppg.

Depends which NIU offense shows up. If it's an offense that just wants to throw sideline passes and run the same dives up the middle with Harbs and Childers we'd need a few turnovers to win the game. And if we throw in penalties, drops, and turnovers offensively, we will definitely lose. If we have an aggressive offensive philosophy and a varied/creative running attack we will win. The defense will keep us in it no matter what the offense does, but the performance of the offensive coaches will ultimate decide whether we win comfortably or go through another roller coaster ride. I hope to see a dominating performance...

(12-06-2018 01:38 PM)timxlydon Wrote:  What concerns me the most is the Huskies ability to score in this game. UAB gave up 7 points or fewer six times, and three of those were shutouts. Each of their opponents in these games was ranked 100 or lower for yards per game and/or points per game. The Huskies are ranked 123 ypg and 120 ppg.

You are asking if the Huskie offense be more effective than UTEP, Rice, Savanah St, UTSA, Lou Tech, and Charlotte. I think so.

(12-06-2018 01:51 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 01:38 PM)timxlydon Wrote:  What concerns me the most is the Huskies ability to score in this game. UAB gave up 7 points or fewer six times, and three of those were shutouts. Each of their opponents in these games was ranked 100 or lower for yards per game and/or points per game. The Huskies are ranked 123 ypg and 120 ppg.

You are asking if the Huskie offense be more effective than UTEP, Rice, Savanah St, UTSA, Lou Tech, and Charlotte. I think so.

Now this one I wouldn’t say is guaranteed lol

I think we are going to see our O back, like the MACC. Maybe a fake punt as well.

(12-06-2018 02:11 PM)MileHighHuskie Wrote:  I think we are going to see our O back, like the MACC. Maybe a fake punt as well.

From our own end zone?

(12-06-2018 02:17 PM)MiamiHuskie Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 02:11 PM)MileHighHuskie Wrote:  I think we are going to see our O back, like the MACC. Maybe a fake punt as well.

From our own end zone?

You bet, it will work this time.....

(12-06-2018 01:51 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 01:38 PM)timxlydon Wrote:  What concerns me the most is the Huskies ability to score in this game. UAB gave up 7 points or fewer six times, and three of those were shutouts. Each of their opponents in these games was ranked 100 or lower for yards per game and/or points per game. The Huskies are ranked 123 ypg and 120 ppg.

You are asking if the Huskie offense be more effective than UTEP, Rice, Savanah St, UTSA, Lou Tech, and Charlotte. I think so.

Two of those teams are statistically better than the Huskies on offense. I expect the Huskies to score more than 7 points, but you never know with this team. Luckily, UAB's offense isn't anything special.

(12-06-2018 02:18 PM)MileHighHuskie Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 02:17 PM)MiamiHuskie Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 02:11 PM)MileHighHuskie Wrote:  I think we are going to see our O back, like the MACC. Maybe a fake punt as well.

From our own end zone?

You bet, it will work this time.....

You would think we would avoid ever running a play like that after last year's Quick Lanes Bowl. But then again,..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0X0ZYbnHxA

(12-06-2018 12:31 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  UAB does have some impressive stats. Better than NIU on both offense and defense. But run this experiment through your head.

Take a look at the Huskies 2018 schedule.

Remove the following teams: Iowa, Florida State, Ohio, BYU, and Buffalo.

In their place, insert the following teams: Savanah State, Lou Tech, Rice, UTEP, and Southern Miss.

Now just imagine what the Huskies' stats would look like with that schedule, because that is comparable to UAB's scheduel.

Their schedule was pretty weak. Texas A&M was their best opponent and they lost that game by 3+ TDs. I know we ended up playing eight teams that are going to bowl games (would be nine if 6-6 Miami wasn't left out).

EDIT: Correction, we played nine teams that are going bowling.

(12-06-2018 03:37 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 12:31 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  UAB does have some impressive stats. Better than NIU on both offense and defense. But run this experiment through your head.

Take a look at the Huskies 2018 schedule.

Remove the following teams: Iowa, Florida State, Ohio, BYU, and Buffalo.

In their place, insert the following teams: Savanah State, Lou Tech, Rice, UTEP, and Southern Miss.

Now just imagine what the Huskies' stats would look like with that schedule, because that is comparable to UAB's scheduel.

Their schedule was pretty weak. Texas A&M was their best opponent and they lost that game by 3+ TDs. I know we ended up playing eight teams that are going to bowl games (would be nine if 6-6 Miami wasn't left out).

cArEy CaNt BeAt GoOd TeAmz

(12-06-2018 04:00 PM)7 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 03:37 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 12:31 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  UAB does have some impressive stats. Better than NIU on both offense and defense. But run this experiment through your head.

Take a look at the Huskies 2018 schedule.

Remove the following teams: Iowa, Florida State, Ohio, BYU, and Buffalo.

In their place, insert the following teams: Savanah State, Lou Tech, Rice, UTEP, and Southern Miss.

Now just imagine what the Huskies' stats would look like with that schedule, because that is comparable to UAB's scheduel.

Their schedule was pretty weak. Texas A&M was their best opponent and they lost that game by 3+ TDs. I know we ended up playing eight teams that are going to bowl games (would be nine if 6-6 Miami wasn't left out).

cArEy CaNt BeAt GoOd TeAmz

Do you ever stop trolling?

Carey has one season where he finally beats a few teams with winning records. Let's see if he can consistently do it.

(12-06-2018 04:00 PM)7 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 03:37 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 12:31 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  UAB does have some impressive stats. Better than NIU on both offense and defense. But run this experiment through your head.

Take a look at the Huskies 2018 schedule.

Remove the following teams: Iowa, Florida State, Ohio, BYU, and Buffalo.

In their place, insert the following teams: Savanah State, Lou Tech, Rice, UTEP, and Southern Miss.

Now just imagine what the Huskies' stats would look like with that schedule, because that is comparable to UAB's scheduel.

Their schedule was pretty weak. Texas A&M was their best opponent and they lost that game by 3+ TDs. I know we ended up playing eight teams that are going to bowl games (would be nine if 6-6 Miami wasn't left out).

cArEy CaNt BeAt GoOd TeAmz

They beat BYU, I know they are on/off but they are a good team. BYU had some solid wins, and close losses.

(12-06-2018 04:49 PM)MileHighHuskie Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 04:00 PM)7 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 03:37 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 12:31 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  UAB does have some impressive stats. Better than NIU on both offense and defense. But run this experiment through your head.

Take a look at the Huskies 2018 schedule.

Remove the following teams: Iowa, Florida State, Ohio, BYU, and Buffalo.

In their place, insert the following teams: Savanah State, Lou Tech, Rice, UTEP, and Southern Miss.

Now just imagine what the Huskies' stats would look like with that schedule, because that is comparable to UAB's scheduel.

Their schedule was pretty weak. Texas A&M was their best opponent and they lost that game by 3+ TDs. I know we ended up playing eight teams that are going to bowl games (would be nine if 6-6 Miami wasn't left out).

cArEy CaNt BeAt GoOd TeAmz

They beat BYU, I know they are on/off but they are a good team. BYU had some solid wins, and close losses.

I was just trolling.

Buffalo, Ohio, Toledo, and BYU are all solid or better teams.

(12-06-2018 06:03 PM)7 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 04:49 PM)MileHighHuskie Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 04:00 PM)7 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 03:37 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 12:31 PM)Huskie_Jon Wrote:  UAB does have some impressive stats. Better than NIU on both offense and defense. But run this experiment through your head.

Take a look at the Huskies 2018 schedule.

Remove the following teams: Iowa, Florida State, Ohio, BYU, and Buffalo.

In their place, insert the following teams: Savanah State, Lou Tech, Rice, UTEP, and Southern Miss.

Now just imagine what the Huskies' stats would look like with that schedule, because that is comparable to UAB's scheduel.

Their schedule was pretty weak. Texas A&M was their best opponent and they lost that game by 3+ TDs. I know we ended up playing eight teams that are going to bowl games (would be nine if 6-6 Miami wasn't left out).

cArEy CaNt BeAt GoOd TeAmz

They beat BYU, I know they are on/off but they are a good team. BYU had some solid wins, and close losses.

I was just trolling.

Buffalo, Ohio, Toledo, and BYU are all solid or better teams.

BYU is what, 6-6? The others are MAC teams in a down year. Did they beat a Miami team with Roethlisberher or a Toledo with Gradkowski or Woodside or CMU with Lefevour or WMU with Terrell or Ball State with Nate Davis?

(12-06-2018 11:58 PM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 06:03 PM)7 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 04:49 PM)MileHighHuskie Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 04:00 PM)7 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 03:37 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  Their schedule was pretty weak. Texas A&M was their best opponent and they lost that game by 3+ TDs. I know we ended up playing eight teams that are going to bowl games (would be nine if 6-6 Miami wasn't left out).

cArEy CaNt BeAt GoOd TeAmz

They beat BYU, I know they are on/off but they are a good team. BYU had some solid wins, and close losses.

I was just trolling.

Buffalo, Ohio, Toledo, and BYU are all solid or better teams.

BYU is what, 6-6? The others are MAC teams in a down year.

Buffalo and Ohio are a combined 18-7.

Hell of a couple down years.

(12-06-2018 11:58 PM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 06:03 PM)7 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 04:49 PM)MileHighHuskie Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 04:00 PM)7 Wrote:  

(12-06-2018 03:37 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  Their schedule was pretty weak. Texas A&M was their best opponent and they lost that game by 3+ TDs. I know we ended up playing eight teams that are going to bowl games (would be nine if 6-6 Miami wasn't left out).

cArEy CaNt BeAt GoOd TeAmz

They beat BYU, I know they are on/off but they are a good team. BYU had some solid wins, and close losses.

I was just trolling.

Buffalo, Ohio, Toledo, and BYU are all solid or better teams.

BYU is what, 6-6? The others are MAC teams in a down year. Did they beat a Miami team with Roethlisberher or a Toledo with Gradkowski or Woodside or CMU with Lefevour or WMU with Terrell or Ball State with Nate Davis?

Carey went 3-1 against Terrell for the record.