Comes Down To This

[mat1992 2,237]

As terrible as that loss was, hopefully the team re-focuses because the next two, while being very tough, are winnable. Maine doesn't have Delaware's athletes and Elon is playing with their backup QB. The weather was also a bit of a hindrance. We played just ok in it but our bread-and-butter is the pass. Delaware couldn't really run but they really passed well as if they were playing in a 70 degree day with no wind. 

They also played with a sense of urgency after they got down 28-14 and they punched us in the mouth. We didn't hit back until it was too late. When their coaches left the booth, guys were like "F-ck yeah, we needed that!", so you know that it meant a little more to them. No excuses. They nearly gave the game away and if not for a dropped pass in the end zone, they would be just as miserable as we are.

[mat1992 2,237]

4 minutes ago, TSU86 said:

Remember- their stats refected 2 huge losses on the long snaps. 

In all actuality those two plays resulted in at least an 80 yard swing

True, their running attack wasn't quite as bad as the stats say but they weren't really gashing us either. At least not a lot but they didn't need to. It was the passing attack that set up the run.

[TuTigers2012 1,071]

No Kobe young either

[mat1992 2,237]

Yeah, no Kobe Young. I was hoping that Yeedee could step up and be the obvious No. 2 back but he didn't. He ran backwards. Even if he's not picking up 100 yards, he's important to give Shane some rest. Shane looked beat up at the end, saw him in the parking lot limping. He's returning kicks, punts and as the No. 1 back, he's not a huge guy so it takes its toll. I know now why they limited his carries early on because he was spectacular today.