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When most of us think of NDSU, we think of losing 35-7 in Frisco. I’m old enough to remember playing them in Fargo in the 1983 D-II playoffs. We had a phenomenal team that year, went 10-1, including our first ever win over Delaware. But our offense was pass-oriented and the weather in Fargo was bitterly cold (no Fargodome back then). The Bison were run heavy and controlled the time of possession, winning 24-17, then went on to win the first of their many championships. What still irks me is that we were higher ranked at season’s end and should have hosted that game. Temps here that day were in the 50s, which would have greatly benefited our passing offense. I’m convinced we would have won had the game been played at Minnegan Stadium and TSU would have been national champs.

not super rare at Towson University. basketball or football 😅

On the bright side: Last year, most of us gave Pete the benefit of the doubt when he lost to the Norfolk States at home. It was his first season and he didn't have his players yet. He didn't have a real recruiting class. I think this is a better team overall and recruiting is strong. We might have a real DC finally. We barely lost to the supposed No. 5 team in the nation by one after losing by 23 last season. We lost to a Power 4 team by just 18 points on the road. So there are some strides made. He also didn't make the schedule with ND State and Cincinnati, basically two FBS-quality programs. Need to clean things up in terms of play-calling, discipline (a bit better today), gameplan, and really take a stronger look at special teams personnel.

Sun story on Sam Reynolds https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/09/12/towson-football-sam-reynolds-heart-attack/ Sam Reynolds III’s 5-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter of Towson’s 14-9 win against Morgan State was the first of his college career. So it’s not shocking that the score is also his favorite. “It’s not even close,” the redshirt junior wide receiver said. “I went through hills and mountains to get that.” Reynolds isn’t exaggerating. He is 13 months removed from surviving a heart attack in his sleep that forced doctors to place him in a medically induced coma to protect his brain from further damage. Reynolds’ appearance in the Tigers’ season opener at Cincinnati on Aug. 31 came 651 days since his last appearance, a 27-7 victory over Hampton on Nov. 19, 2022, and 384 days since his heart attack. His determination to return to football is an inspiration for his teammates and coaches. “His teammates are just fired up that he’s back with us,” coach Pete Shinnick said. “The fact that he caught a touchdown, it was fun in the locker room. We gave him the ball that he caught. To be back from all of the things that had taken place for him and to have a full recovery, it’s amazing, it’s a miracle, and it’s a blessing.” Since the age of 10 when he began playing organized football, Reynolds said he has avoided serious injuries except for his freshman year at South Carolina in 2021, when he battled shin splints. And nothing felt out of the ordinary on Nov. 14, 2023, when the 5-foot-8, 185-pound slot receiver returned to his apartment after a day of practice, meetings and some time with girlfriend Victoria Barrett, a senior outside hitter on Towson’s volleyball team. “I was hooping at practice and doing my thing,” he quipped. The 21-year-old Reynolds said he went to bed around 10 p.m. When he woke up to use the bathroom, he found an IV line attached to his arm and his parents Grateful and Sam Reynolds Jr. and several doctors around his bed at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson. His parents informed Reynolds that he had suffered a heart attack in his sleep and was rushed to the hospital where doctors placed him in a medically induced coma for the next three days. Despite the information, Reynolds thought he was being pranked. “I woke up and felt like I just had the best night of sleep,” he said. “I felt refreshed. I didn’t think too much of it until I looked, and there was a wall of doctors. At that point, it was like, ‘All right, what are the steps to getting back to walking and just being able to live my life?’” Redshirt junior wide receiver Lukkas Londono found out about Reynolds’ heart attack after receiving a group text before midnight. He said teammates congregated the next day in the locker room waiting for an update on Reynolds’ status. “There were a lot of heads down,” he said. “Everybody was just kind of worried about him. There were a lot of feelings that people were going through.” After driving to the hospital with his wife Traci, Shinnick said he was startled when he saw Reynolds’ body connected to a bank of monitors and machines. Shinnick said he feared the worst. “When a guy’s not responding and nothing’s happening, you’ve got all of the emotions in the world, and you’re trying to go through, ‘OK, what’s going to happen? What’s going to take place? How is he going to make it?’” he said. “And when they got him out of that [coma], there was still a little bit of some time where he didn’t respond. So now you’re going, ‘How is this going to play out? What’s going to take place with him?’” Reynolds recovered quickly enough to return in time for the start of the fall semester on campus, and he wore a portable defibrillator for two to three months. But when he voiced his desire to return to football for the final two games of the season, his mother and the doctors had concerns and delayed that pursuit until after the 2023 season. “It was more about getting back to normal for me,” he said. “Getting back to class, being on time to graduate, rehabbing, that was about finding my routine and maintaining that routine to get back to where I wanted to be.” In January, Reynolds underwent a procedure but said doctors still don’t know why a healthy 20-year-old athlete suffered a heart attack. Reynolds said the scare gave him a fresh perspective on life. “It kind of makes you think that you never know when it’s your time,” he said. “So I always have a smile on my face, and I always try to make somebody else smile. I’ve started to notice the little things in life. So I appreciate that, and you just want to realize that in the moment, it’s the little wins and little things that I enjoy a lot more.” Doctors, the training staff at Towson and coaches limited Reynolds’ participation in spring ball, but he was given full clearance for preseason camp. Londono said the heart attack hasn’t changed Reynolds. “It’s like he never had it,” he said. “He’s 100%. Actually, he’s more like 110%. He probably has more of a drive right now than he did before.” Reynolds didn’t disagree with his teammate, adding that he feels “hungrier” than before. He said he doesn’t ponder the possibility of a recurrence. “I think that’s the furthest thing from my mind,” he said. “I trust in the Mayo Clinic, and I trust the situation around me. I don’t feel like the coaches would put me in any bad situation. I’m just kind of taking it day by day and enjoying everything. I’m being where my feet are, which is a big thing for me and which is why I don’t overthink what could or could not happen.” Shinnick said Reynolds’ ordeal and recovery are an inspiration for others. Reynolds blushed at the accolade. “I think I’m just a normal human,” he said. “I’m always an open book, and if anyone wants to reach out and talk to me, I’m always there. I’m always a resource. I’d say I’m not a role model yet because I’m still learning about myself, but I’d love to be a resource for somebody else if they need it.”

Also, nice to see a strong crowd of 8,300+ at the U. Morgan's fans are great when it comes to support and how loud they can get. Considering all their issues they love their Bears. Wish we had that kind passion for a program that has been a lot more successful in the 1-AA/FCS era.

When’s basketball start?

Calling it here, we upset NDSU. Just as Nova was overrated, I think NDSU is as well. Beatable team. Their offense is good, but their defense is vulnerable. Our offense with Sean Brown is capable. Looks like we wont see Carlos until after the bye week.

The last 13 games for Towson 6-7. With…. .. L W L W L W L W L W L W L. Which means, a win on Saturday?! Probably one of very few teams that can boast they haven’t had back to back losses or wins in 380+ days

Make the f'ing play. Know the snap count. Catch the damn ball. Play your position. Stop committing penalties. Coaches can only do so much with the scheme. They were in position to win the game and the players burped it up again. And just once I'd like to see a Towson football team that isn't cut down by their special teams play. Every single year it seems that some aspect of special teams hamstrings our season's progress. You have one damn job as a kicker and if you're on scholarship, you'd better do that job. If the snap is bad or the hold is bad, you get a pass. It didn't look like that on the final play. EXECUTE PROPERLY

Towson wins today 30-28. Towson loses against NDSU 49-13.

We beat Villanova this week. Kent plays the best game of his career.

My daughter graduated in '16. My account has been inactive for quite awhile, so I'm not new to the board but thanks for the welcome back.

An “encouraging” loss to Cincinnati, a “disappointing” win against Morgan. Up is down, down is up. A weird start to the season.

Who is confident the tigers cover 11 points tonight? ME

We are spoiled with Towson coverage. I love all the previews etc.

You better get credit for that when TowsonTigers.com post that on their next story!

I will likely be making the trip out there from the Twin Cities.

These guys were supposedly offensive geniuses. They scored 14 points last week against Morgan State, 14 today and played better against Cincinnati. Not putting it all on the players when you can't score touchdowns inside the 10.

I’m not going to pin this one on the coaches. Shinnick didn’t drop WIDE open passes in the end zone that would have won the game. The OC didn’t flinch on the goal line in a critical moment to kill a potential TD drive. The players need to man up in critical moments. That game was ours to win and in crucial situations the players came up small.

DraftKings doesn't think we can cover 3 touchdowns!

No but this one is their game of the week so its free on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HYJ175jSD0

Here’s where Tyler Tejada was last weekend https://x.com/towson_mbb/status/1833574278953922644?s=46&t=nScacl1TWT-KyOwj5stBaw

I can tell you EXACTLY how the basketball season will end for Towson. You won’t like it. Don’t give up on the football season just yet.

Update: alarm bells are not ringing.

GAMEDAY!!