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Don't forget Paye. I think Shane plays but outside of that, my guess is Mahalak doesn't play. Paye was listed as the starter even though he missed last week but that might mean he's out. All I know is that RA downplayed the CJ injury after the Morgan game and the next thing you know, he misses two games. If there is one player we desperately miss in the red zone or in short yardage, it's Williams at 6-0, 220.

http://247sports.com/Player/Solomon-Uyaelunmo-91780 https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/solomon-uyaelunmo Listed at 6-8, 220 not 190.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/stony-brook-looking-for-another-big-ground-game-vs-towson-1.14242899

http://static.caasports.com/custompages/2017 CAAFB Press Box/Teleconference/09_18/TC_Ambrose_09_18.mp3 RA on Glenn Clark Radio http://www.glennclarkradio.com/2017/09/18/ambrose-says-tigers-have-complete-confidence-in-stover-going-into-first-caa-start-saturday

http://towsontigers.com/news/2017/9/16/football-o-neill-ices-saint-francis-with-42-yard-field-goal.aspx http://www.towsontigers.com/boxscore.aspx?path=football&id=6896

I believe he's a 2-guard. Most of the highlights look like he's playing off the ball.

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Shane going to be ok from what I hear.

A big back also has to have some explosion. You saw what happened when they gave the ball to Jordan Waite at the 2 and he's about 240ish. He got knocked back. That's not a good sign for the interior of the line. But it appears that's who we are going with and nothing is going to change up front barring an injury. So how did we score? We ran left over Harris and a TE (assuming it was Zeus Barrio) and Platt scored off tackle not up the middle. Stover can be used in some situations in the Pistol in the running game and he's a big kid, but he'll be roughed up if you rush him 14+ times every game. So Jammer is going to need to be creative to score inside the 5. If he is not going to use Scott or Bryant, how about Vermillion as the big back? Another true freshman and a fullback but does have some athletic ability and can run. Guessing that won't happen so I think you go with some play-action stuff and boots hoping that Stover makes the right decision. Big back or no big back, if you had a strong OL, you wouldn't worry about this kind of stuff. You would just knock the DL over and score.

One more thing I have to add to this rambling post. After watching USC/Texas, another classic. They have a freshman QB Gallagher and he made a crucial mistake fumbling the ball near the goal line. But man what guts and he makes incredible throws. Stover is only going to get better and his running style reminds me a little of Grant Enders, who may have been faster. I thought Stover showed some wheels though on running down the sideline. That's something you can't teach, 6-4, 220 and the ability to break tackles. Hate to say it, but he's our big back. Give him more time in the pocket and he'll be something special down the line. Take care of the football and we can win some games in the CAA. Kind of like that Pistol formation and I think that's the way to go until either the line improves and gels or we make a few personnel changes.

Ok, now that I have player participation, did see that Bryce Carter did play and had two tackles and a TFL. Tyne though with a solid game with one sack, four tackles and 2.5 TFLs. Just one sack though for the entire team is not a good sign. We have got to get more pressure though I thought Grant Udinski had one or at least was close. Diondre Wallace led the Tigers with 11 tackles and had a forced fumble on that punt return but didn't secure the fumble. JPD added 7 tackles and a pick. Ellis Knudson also played during that wildcat look that didn't work. Not sure if he was in at TE/HB. Guessing if Stover went down, they'd probably go back to him at QB is Mahalak is still out.

Now hearing that Shane could and should play next week. I guess they were keeping him out of the second half for precautionary reasons. We desperately need him because while I thought Platt ran hard, he doesn't have that big-play ability that Shane has. Maybe after another year or two in the weight room. Reminds me of Noah Read, who was very strong for his size at 5-7ish, 180. Would also like to see Kobe Young get some time though he's still learning the position after starting out as a DB. Shane has had a rough start thus far and that fumble was bad. But he bounced back after that and seemed to be running like the Shane of last season. If we can get him healthy and get Francis back on the offensive line at guard or tackle, I think we'll be set. Shocked that we've stayed with the same five OL in the first three games but what do I know? Just a blogger covering the team for 16 years on this blog and others.

Thought this was awesome news. First Dominican to play in the NFL on Sunday? Let's hope. What a great story if that occurs. From Towson to the CFL to the NFL?

Really disappointed on that last defensive stand where the Red Flash went down the field on one big play against Lyrics who also gave up the TD pass. That was just poor coverage. Other than that, thought D played OK. Their QB Bear Fenimore made some nice throws. He was 13 of 22 for 191 yards with 2 TDs and one pick (JPD). Overall, allowed 290 yards to a pretty explosive offense and we amassed 27 first downs, 454 total yards, 247 passing yards and 207 rushing yards. Stover led all rushers with 75 yards. Thought Shane ran ok before he was injured but also fumbled when he was stripped from behind. Stover was inaccurate at times and fumbles twice. But damn the kid showed great poise in that last drive and if given the time, he can be effective. But that's the problem. If you can't get the ball in from the five yard line twice, that's not just the RB. It's the OLine, FB and TE. We actually looked better at times against Maryland on offense. Just couldn't hit any big plays tonight but look, SFU probably took them away. Jabari Greenwood was sensational with 13 catches for 151 yards and a long of 24. I still think Brent Richardson should get the ball on screens and short passes more because he can run after the catch. Good to see John Tsimis on the field and unfortunately he took a shot to the head over the middle. That penalty probably gave us a chance to win though Stover had to make two more plays to Nick Gray and Greenwood to win the game. Not sure what has happened to Trey Kilgore, just once catch tonight and was banged up. Was expecting Gallahan to return tonight but he didn't play. Just when it looked as though we had tremendous depth at WR, we lose Leatherbury, Gallahan and Tsimis, who returned tonight. Gallahan has missed first three games. Leatherbury got hurt at Md. Probably missing another big WR.

Guys, still waiting on the full box score. It was that kind of night. TSN audio went off early in the game and I don't think it ever came back so I don't know about injuries, especially the one to Shane. Didn't see Keon Paye out there or Shane Leatherbury. Not even Bryce Carter though thought Malik Tyne was pretty good. Has to be better against the run.

Trying to find out. I guess they'll be very vague about it unless it's serious. You know how coaches are about injuries.

I wish I could be that optimistic. That offensive line has to be better or we are going to get stomped in the CAA. We are also down to two freshman running backs and both are small

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http://towsontigers.com/news/2017/9/13/football-gameday-central-saint-francis.aspx Game is streamed.

Beltre added to Jets 53 man roster

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/football/bs-sp-towson-st-francis-box-20170911-story.html

http://www.sfuathletics.com/documents/2017/9/12//Saint_Francis_Notes.pdf http://www.sfuathletics.com/documents/2017/9/12/SFU_Week_3_Notes_Towson.pdf

http://towsontigers.com/news/2017/9/12/mens-basketball-damas-featured-in-forbes-magazine.aspx

In two games, I can recall maybe 2 or 3 blitzes. I guess we're saving it for the CAA?