TSU88 1,068 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) Beat Mercer today to improve to 1-2. (Mercer earlier beat a highly ranked Samford). Their L’s are to highly ranked Wofford (which lost by 3 on the road to Wyoming) & Chattanooga (which is about to go 4-0). Both L’s were close; by 7 to Wofford & by 1 to Chattanooga. Citadel averages 60 rush attempts per game. They have 2 RB’s who each average 73 ypg & their QB averages near 50 ypg (this doesn’t count 2 other RB’s who combine to average about 60 ypg). They only throw the ball on average 10x a game, completing 4. Wondering if we purposely scheduled them coming off our off week, in order to allow extra time to prepare for their running attack. Maybe our 3rd-string QB (Rose) is running the scout team offense in preparation? Defending a triple option offense would seem to require discipline on D. This concerns me. Might be another game where the O is going to have to put up big numbers Edited September 23, 2018 by TSU88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TuTigers2012 1,060 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 Agree. We have been good against the run, but my concern is they pound away and our DB's get complacent and are looking in the backfield and someone gets by them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU88 1,068 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 I think that’s a legit concern about our DB’s. Last week, Citadel’s QB completed 5 passes...for 167 yards. That’s an average of 33 yards per completion, though I think the numbers are somewhat skewed by the fact 1 of the completions was a 77 yd TD. Still, the other 4 completions averaged over 22 yds each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TigerFan54 102 Report post Posted September 25, 2018 The last time we played a triple-option team (as best I can recall) was Navy back in ... 2007? We didn't defend it well, though Navy was/is many cuts above Citadel. Still, I share 88's concern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU88 1,068 Report post Posted September 25, 2018 I think the RB from that 2007 Navy team just scored another TD against us 😳 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TigerNation 49 Report post Posted September 26, 2018 They are really trying to push this game. I’ve seen Facebook and instagram ads everywhere. They also have a DJ during tailgating. I’m hoping we show up in big numbers this Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TuTiger10 9 Report post Posted September 26, 2018 About time games are marketed correctly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU88 1,068 Report post Posted September 26, 2018 If the line were set at 7,500 attendance, who would take the over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoldCrotchPiece 87 Report post Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, TSU88 said: If the line were set at 7,500 attendance, who would take the over? Yes*, the weather should be nice, we are coming in with a winning record and are ranked. Plus we'll get about 4k in students (mostly freshmen) ..for the first half. The attendance will not be over 7500 at the start of the 4th quarter even if a one score game. *Only counting tickets "sold" and one cards scanned, not butts in seats Edited September 26, 2018 by TheGoldCrotchPiece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat1992 2,228 Report post Posted September 26, 2018 It's never easy judging Towson crowds. I would say at least 8,000 with all the football alums coming back for the 50th anniversary celebration and decent student crowd with all day tailgating (good weather). Can't ask for more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
