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TexasTerror
August 27th, 2009, 07:36 AM
Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Sam Houston State Bearkats
Thurs, Sept. 3 · 6 p.m · Bowers Stadium

Television: SLC TV Network (view local listings)
Live Video (Free): SLC Now (Southland.org)

Audio:
SHSU: http://www.gobearkats.com or http://www.ksam1017.com
WIU: https://www.wiu.com/live

Releases
SHSU: Not available as of post time
WIU: Not available as of post time

Team Web Site:
SHSU: http://www.gobearkats.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&KEY=&SPID=11345&SPSID=92955
WIU: http://www.wiuathletics.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12000&KEY=&SPID=4963&SPSID=50026

Team Fan Sites:
SHSU: http://www.katfans.com/
WIU: http://www.leathernecknation.com/

Game Day Weather Information:
http://www.wunderground.com/sports/CFB/hometeam/Sam_Houston_State:Bearkats.html

TexasTerror
August 27th, 2009, 07:42 AM
Some related info...

Joseph Named SHSU Starting QB...

http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/index.php/2009/08/26/shsu-announces-blake-joseph-as-starting?blog=2#more5478

Most recent WIU link...

Ten days to game one of Leatherneck football season
http://www.wiuathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12000&ATCLID=204780637

PantherRob82
August 27th, 2009, 07:46 AM
can't believe I'm saying this.....Go necks!

TexasTerror
August 27th, 2009, 07:54 AM
can't believe I'm saying this.....Go necks!

Hey now - you got to support your conference!

Even some Demons fans, who have acknowledged their strong dislike for the SHSU program are rooting for us... xthumbsupx

Panther88
August 27th, 2009, 07:55 AM
I'll be attending this game. Go BEARKATS!

leatherneck177
August 27th, 2009, 09:12 AM
Looking forward to the game! Also looking forward to see how the offense and defense look without Donaldson and Williams.

DG Cowboy
August 27th, 2009, 10:05 AM
The SLC needs for Sam to win this game. The Gateway and SLC will be in the running for a second AQ, and this could be a tie-breaker.

TexasTerror
August 27th, 2009, 10:09 AM
The SLC needs for Sam to win this game. The Gateway and SLC will be in the running for a second AQ, and this could be a tie-breaker.

What do you mean second AQ? Do you mean the SLC and the MVFC will be looking for a second bid (aka at-large) into the playoffs? I think the MVFC will be possibly looking for a third! Here's to the SLC getting two teams into the playoffs for the first time since '05!


I'll be attending this game. Go BEARKATS!

A shame you are not attending a SHSU-PV game this year. xoopsx

DG Cowboy
August 27th, 2009, 10:42 AM
Oops! My first post and I make not one, but two, errors. I will write "At-large" and "MVFC" 50 times.

And we still need for Sam to win the game when I'm finished. :>)

leatherneck177
August 27th, 2009, 11:34 AM
How do you guys usually draw for your home opener? What is your average attendace for home games? I think I saw that your place holds around 12,000?

Thoughts on the program this year? How was your run defense last year? I can promise you that the Necks will run the ball at least 30-35 times.

TexasTerror
August 27th, 2009, 12:49 PM
How do you guys usually draw for your home opener? What is your average attendace for home games? I think I saw that your place holds around 12,000?

SHSU will probably draw about 8-9k for games. Thursday nights are hit and miss, especially since you are not going to bring in alums.

At SHSU, basketball is the "premier" student sport. You get 10% of the student body at games once SLC play rolls around and school starts. A SHSU employee, now at TXST, used to say that there's schools that wish they could do that.


Thoughts on the program this year? How was your run defense last year? I can promise you that the Necks will run the ball at least 30-35 times.

Two factors you need to remember - the SLC is more of a "pass happy" league and SHSU has a new defensive coordinator (former NWST head coach Scott Stoker). You can look at last year, but I do not think it would be a fair assessment based on those two factors. Our rush defense was in the 50-60 range if I am not mistaken a year ago amongst FCS.

As far as the program, many faithful will tell you that our head coach's job is on the line. They brought in some very season vets as far as coaches go (Stoker among them) and that will be interesting. There's a renewed focus on special teams - something that became a program staple until the current HC took over. Our kicking game will be much better and that cost us one or two games last season, so that won't hurt.

Biggest questions will be how does the defense improve? And what we get out of our offense with Blake Joseph now the QB?

TexasTerror
August 28th, 2009, 03:59 PM
Been informed that KTBU in Houston will not be televising the game due to a conflict...

This is exactly why the Southland Conference made 'SLC Now' free. They ran into a few too many issues with all the local markets (including 55 which has HS games and the Houston Dynamo).

We should be thankful that at the very least, the SLC realized this issue and addressed it.

TexasTerror
August 29th, 2009, 06:37 AM
For those who have tried to register and get asked for credit card info...

From Todd Lamb in the SLC office...


It is a glitch we're to get fixed with JumpTV after it started asking
for CC info earlier this week. Please assure your friends it will be
free all season.

TheRiver
August 29th, 2009, 02:59 PM
Originally Posted by leatherneck177
How do you guys usually draw for your home opener? What is your average attendace for home games? I think I saw that your place holds around 12,000?


There will be maybe 2,000 to 5,000 there at the most. There is not much talk about Football around town this year.

centexguy
August 29th, 2009, 05:09 PM
Why is the season opener on a Thursday night? To me that sounds like a sure way to kill attendance. If this is being done for TV I could understand if the money and the publicity outweighs what you lose in attendance, but I doubt a Thursday night SLC game would draw many TV viewers. It's not even being shown in Houston and that's where most of SHSU's alumni are at. A small crowd for a season opener on a Thursday night just doesn't seem right for a college football game.

TexasTerror
August 29th, 2009, 05:32 PM
There will be maybe 2,000 to 5,000 there at the most. There is not much talk about Football around town this year.

You kidding me? As long as it does not rain, there'll be at least 7,000 people there. SHSU does not dip under 5,000 for a game unless the weather is in the pits.


Why is the season opener on a Thursday night? To me that sounds like a sure way to kill attendance.

And the game was a Thursday game before TV. SHSU typically opens up on Thursday nights if it is a home game. That's just how it goes...

TexasTerror
August 30th, 2009, 09:10 AM
Game advance from SHSU...

http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&ATCLID=204784219

TexasTerror
August 31st, 2009, 06:05 PM
SHSU Game Notes posted...includes updated two-deep.

https://www.nmnathletics.com//pdf5/639467.pdf?ATCLID=204784219&SPSID=92955&SPID=11345&DB_OEM_ID=19900

leatherneck177
August 31st, 2009, 07:53 PM
Leatherneck game notes:

http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/12000/gamenotes/football/2009/Game%201_SHS.pdf?SPID=4963&DB_OEM_ID=12000

TexasTerror
August 31st, 2009, 07:55 PM
Leatherneck game notes:

http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/12000/gamenotes/football/2009/Game%201_SHS.pdf?SPID=4963&DB_OEM_ID=12000

Thanks!

Article on WIU QB...


Junior quarterback Matt Barr will be entering his third season as a starter for the Leathernecks this Thursday against Sam Houston State.

He will certainly be focused on leading the 'Necks to a better season this fall after going 6-5 last year.

Barr finished last season with 1,347 passing yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions.


http://media.www.westerncourier.com/media/storage/paper650/news/2009/08/31/Sports/Barr-Rises.To.The.Challenge-3759806.shtml

TexasTerror
September 1st, 2009, 01:41 PM
Several true freshmen playing roles for WIU...


MACOMB, Ill. -- Don Patterson said, back when he announced Western Illinois University's 2009 recruiting class, there would be plenty of opportunities for the incoming freshmen to step into roles right away with the Leathernecks.

The first depth chart of the season shows that.

Two freshmen -- cornerback Kieron James and kicker Brian Egan -- will start Thursday's season opener at Sam Houston State. A third true freshman, running back D'Anthony Joboam, is No. 2 on the depth chart.

And the depth chart doesn't show that some additional freshmen will play roles on special teams.

http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/WIU-football-083109

leatherneck177
September 1st, 2009, 04:15 PM
This is very true about the freshmen starters. I am not sure what to think about this. Does it mean we have poor depth or ability at those positions or does it mean we have some talented freshmen? I hope it is the second one, although only time will tell.

I am excited to see what both teams have to offer on Thursday night! It seems as though the Bearkats will be returning a lot of experience on both sides of the ball.

TexasTerror
September 1st, 2009, 04:28 PM
Complete list of where and how to watch the game...looks like Illinois has a few places to catch the game and that FCS will be running it on tape delay Friday. And don't forget FREE online coverage on the SLC web site!

http://www.southland.org/ViewArticle.dbml?temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=18400&ATCLID=204785476

leatherneck177
September 2nd, 2009, 05:55 PM
Article from the student paper today:

http://media.www.westerncourier.com/media/storage/paper650/news/2009/09/02/Sports/necks.Travel.To.Texas.For.Season.Opener-3761503.shtml

Cap'n Cat
September 2nd, 2009, 05:57 PM
WIU 30
SHSU 11

katstrapper
September 2nd, 2009, 06:06 PM
WIU 30
SHSU 11



CC...
I dont know that WIU scores 30 on Kat D. Stoker's troops should be ready to go. Offense is a different story. There is no way Kats will lead SLC in total offense or tops in scoring this year.

Many will say I am being a pessimist. I call it reality. I hate to say it, but I hope this season is a subpar one. Whitten needs to go.....

TexasTerror
September 2nd, 2009, 08:39 PM
Leathernecks hit the road for season opener

http://www.macombjournal.com/sports/x1750347228/Leathernecks-hit-the-road-for-season-opener

leatherneck177
September 2nd, 2009, 08:42 PM
WIU 30
SHSU 11

I'm not sure if you're trying to jinx us or what? It is strange seeing you pick the Necks.

MSUBear42
September 2nd, 2009, 08:56 PM
Wish it was Missouri State instead of WIU playing you guys...

TexasTerror
September 2nd, 2009, 09:20 PM
Wish it was Missouri State instead of WIU playing you guys...

Better be back-to-back games in Huntsville this year and next, if that the case! xwhistlex

Pantherpower
September 2nd, 2009, 10:00 PM
Go Leathernecks!! Don't shart yourselves like the Sycamores did against mighty Quincy....xoopsx

Cap'n Cat
September 3rd, 2009, 05:29 AM
Wish it was Missouri State instead of WIU playing you guys...


Briggs. Sweet stadium only gets better.

xnodx

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:33 AM
Game Day Articles from the SHSU end...

HUNTSVILLE ITEM

‘Things are starting to click’ for Kats
http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_246002008.html?keyword=topstory

HOUSTONIAN
Questions and Answers with the Western Illinois: Western Courier Sports Editor Bill Welt discusses the Leathernecks and their season out looks. As well as how they match up against the Bearkats.
http://media.www.houstonianonline.com/media/storage/paper229/news/2009/09/03/Sports/Questions.And.Answers.With.The.Western.Illinois-3762164.shtml

Welcome to the Bear-cave: Sports writer Mike Silva discusses the look and feel of a new season with the Bearkat football team
http://media.www.houstonianonline.com/media/storage/paper229/news/2009/09/03/Sports/Welcome.To.The.BearCave-3762174.shtml

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 05:50 PM
WIU-SHSU is apparently in a weather delay, according to SLC NOW.

Go figure...reports were of some rain and lightning from the tailgate area. Will post when we hear something...

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:03 PM
Scheduled kickoff time is 6:35 p.m. due to the lightning delay.

SLC NOW broadcast has started.

TSUalum05
September 3rd, 2009, 06:17 PM
Scheduled kickoff time is 6:35 p.m. due to the lightning delay.

SLC NOW broadcast has started.

It says its being shown in Houston but its not 635 just yet but right now The Cosby Show is on in Houston. I'll keep checking after 635pm.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:19 PM
TSUAlum, make sure you are watching Channel 51.

Video started at 6 p.m. An update was given and they said they would be back on the local affiliates at 6:30 p.m.

TSUalum05
September 3rd, 2009, 06:23 PM
TSUAlum, make sure you are watching Channel 51.

Video started at 6 p.m. An update was given and they said they would be back on the local affiliates at 6:30 p.m.

The Cosby show is on Channel 51.

TSUalum05
September 3rd, 2009, 06:33 PM
Its on. I'm going to check the game out periodically. Great night for a sports fan with NFL, Lincecum and Pedro playing baseball, SEC Vs. ACC football, SHSU v. WIU.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:35 PM
Video is back on...

Going through the motions of a typical pre-game. They're saying the crowd is not too bad despite the weather. As always, cameras focused on visiting side...

TSUalum05
September 3rd, 2009, 06:36 PM
Picture quality is not good and Blake Joseph has some linebacker shoulder pads on.

I'm ready to see BJ and the rest of the Kats.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:36 PM
WIU defers. SHSU will take the first kick.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:42 PM
Kats run the ball three times...two of the times were broken plays and Joseph picked 3, 4 yards each time. A 5-yard illegal motion penalty hurts. WIU gets the ball around the 23, 24 on the punt.

txphi592
September 3rd, 2009, 06:43 PM
Looks like there is a whole 3,000 fans in the stands...

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 06:44 PM
Blake had happy feet that first possession but I'm sure he will settle down.

JohnStOnge
September 3rd, 2009, 06:45 PM
Well, the Southland TV thing might be free but I can't get it to work. When I had to pay for it last year it worked.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:46 PM
Looks like there is a whole 3,000 fans in the stands...

Home side looks relatively empty. I bet they still put the attendance at 5600 at the very least. Those storms must have driven off the crowd, because this is pretty bad, even for a Thursday night.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:47 PM
Several true freshmen starting defensively. WIU had a nice 40 yard play to get into Bearkat Kountry. We'll see if they can score, D needs to step up.


Well, the Southland TV thing might be free but I can't get it to work. When I had to pay for it last year it worked.

Works here. I haven't had problems what so ever. May be on your end...

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:49 PM
WIU is right outside the red zone, just picked up a first down...

WIU offensive line is having a field day, outside of the one play where Will Henry introduced himself to the backfield. Leathernecks are going to be tough to stop if they can't be stopped down the middle tonight...

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:51 PM
FB runs in from seven yards out...WIU is up 7-0 at the 7:28 mark of the first quarter...

eaglesrthe1
September 3rd, 2009, 06:52 PM
Well, the Southland TV thing might be free but I can't get it to work. When I had to pay for it last year it worked.

Working for me.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:55 PM
And the Bearkat offense gets going - 21 yards on option to Aston.

This is un-Katlike! That's four plays, four runs.

Alright - there's a pass. Jakes Lebens.

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 06:57 PM
Aston has his game face on. Looks good xthumbsupx

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:57 PM
Aston is looking good. A 14-yard pick up this go around. 3 carries, 38 yards.

And Aston hauls in a 25 yard catch. Okay, this is going to be fun! Kats in the red zone.

catbob
September 3rd, 2009, 06:58 PM
How big is Aston? Looks good.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 06:58 PM
So, which team is going to be able to stop the run first? WIU sure hasn't (first drive had two busted up plays that became runs) and in SHSU's one attempt against the Leathernecks, they haven't.

ASTON TD!

SHSU 7-7 WIU, 3:59 1Q

6 CARRIES, 54 YARDS!

JohnStOnge
September 3rd, 2009, 07:02 PM
This Southland TV thing is really frosting me. Seriously, they ought to make it so that there is a maximum likelihood that anybody can watch it.

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 07:02 PM
Nice

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:03 PM
Interesting to note Antonio is the new kicker...the incumbent is the #4 top scorer in SHSU history, who was entering his senior year.

FUMBLE! VICTOR CARMICHAEL TOUCHDOWN!

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 07:03 PM
This Southland TV thing is really frosting me. Seriously, they ought to make it so that there is a maximum likelihood that anybody can watch it.

What is your cable provider there? Sure you have it on the right channel? :D

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:05 PM
This Southland TV thing is really frosting me. Seriously, they ought to make it so that there is a maximum likelihood that anybody can watch it.

What's wrong with it? I'm having no problems watching SLC NOW and the SLC has done a great job in securing the contest for the Houston market after a bit of a snafu with 55 not being available.

Everyone else seems to be watching it fine - any complaints? Let me know, I'll pass on.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:08 PM
Defense has come alive in these last few plays...

Did Stoker just need to get a feel? The fumble. Then next to plays of nothing and WIU calls a timeout. I'm already getting worked up over these true freshmen making great plays.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:13 PM
Lebens catches, get the first down and WIU comes up with the ball. Lebens was on top of the defender, so they lucked out...

WIU takes over at the SH35.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:16 PM
End of 1st Quarter - SHSU 14-7 WIU

Leathernecks in the red zone.

JohnStOnge
September 3rd, 2009, 07:18 PM
What is your cable provider there? Sure you have it on the right channel? :D

I'm trying to watch it on the internet. The test video works fine but I can't get to the game. When I try it just kind of freezes up. It goes to the media player window but I can't make anything happen.

JohnStOnge
September 3rd, 2009, 07:22 PM
Ok. Finally got it to work. Have no idea as to what I did differently. Just kept trying over and over.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:24 PM
True freshman Robert Shaw breaks up 4th and goal from the 1!

Kats stop WIU at the goal line on four consecutive plays. Great job D!

TXST TLG8
September 3rd, 2009, 07:25 PM
HORRIBLE play call on 4th down

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:27 PM
Rough field position after the D comes through...

Kats punt it away and WIU starts anew at the SH49.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:30 PM
Barr throws a 49 yd TD pass...

8:40 2Q, 14-14

Cap'n Cat
September 3rd, 2009, 07:33 PM
Go get 'em, Necks!!!


xnodxxnodxxnodxxnodxxnodxxnodxxnodxxbowxxbowxxbowx xbowx

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:35 PM
Penalty negates 18 yd Joseph pick-up. Joseph throws a nice pass, gets those yards back and Aston runs for a first down a few plays later.

Spelled 'Rhet' Bomar and Josh 'McCowan'. Come on guys! Let's have a professional broadcast.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:38 PM
Joseph has happy feet again...

Joseph gets a sizable pickup, only for another fumble. Color guy says he's being careless with the football on the run...

JohnStOnge
September 3rd, 2009, 07:41 PM
Sam Houston's new QB does look good. Some mistakes but good double threat.

bobcathusband
September 3rd, 2009, 07:42 PM
Doesn't look like many in the stands there at Bowers stadium. I wonder why SH always does these openers on Thursday nights. It's a killer for attendance.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:44 PM
WIU misses a kick to the left. Tied at 14 with 15 seconds left in the second quarter.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:45 PM
Doesn't look like many in the stands there at Bowers stadium. I wonder why SH always does these openers on Thursday nights. It's a killer for attendance.

SHSU got impacted by the weather. The game was delayed 30 minutes at the start and weather always kills the crowds, whether the game be on Thursday or Saturday.

The lowest attended games I went to were in the rain. Both of those probably had 2500 bodies in the crowd. Looks fine now, but with TV available, the rain washed the crowd away.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 07:46 PM
Kats kneel.

HALFTIME.

SHSU 14-14 WIU

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:05 PM
Not sure about you guys, but I love the commercial where they have the kids with the "student-athlete cards" and they brag about which student-athletes turned professionals they have.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:07 PM
Gibbs has 18 carries for 46 yards. He got most of those during the opening drive. He's really gone nowhere after that one.

Aston has 10 carries for 75 yards plus 2 receps for 25.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:10 PM
Fake handoff opens up a huge passing play by Barr to his TE, dead ball personal foul makes it a bit less painful...WIU at SH26

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 08:11 PM
WIU recievers are making Stoker's DB's look bad right now.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:11 PM
26 yard touchdown pass after the penalty...

WIU 21-14 SHSU 14:09 2Q

strike00
September 3rd, 2009, 08:12 PM
Go Necks!!!!!

bobcathusband
September 3rd, 2009, 08:14 PM
Sam Houston showing them some real SLC defense.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:18 PM
12 carries, 103 yards for Aston...

Kats are really keeping it to the ground and it's not hurting.

Travis Watson is down. He's a solid offensive lineman for SHSU. Color guy says it looks like he got rolled. Freshman checking in...

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:19 PM
Poullard takes over at RB, let Aston have a breather and the Kats inside the 10.

Aston back in - TOUCHDOWN! Two touchdowns for Aston.

Antonio kick - GOOD!

21-21, 11:54 3Q

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 08:22 PM
Aston is a load tonight xnodx

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 08:24 PM
Great play by Chris Brown xhurrayx

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:25 PM
"What can Brown do for you"...

TOUCHDOWN! 64-YARD INT!

28-21, SHSU over WIU with 10:17 3Q...

Scott Stoker is pumped. He's all over the place!

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 08:34 PM
Damn, that passing game is on for the Necks

ValleyChamp
September 3rd, 2009, 08:35 PM
Who is this Sam Houston guy you speak of?

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:36 PM
Senatus continues to put a hurting on the Kats...10 catches, 235 yds.

28-28, 3:55 3Q

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 08:36 PM
good ol' southland defense!

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 08:42 PM
Joseph with his 3rd (counting early one that rolled out of bounds) fumble tonight :(

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:42 PM
I like the change of pace running by Chris Poullard when Aston comes out.

And now we're seeing some good receiving - nice catch Madkins. Lebens and Madkins are both tall guys and Joseph can go high to them.

bobcathusband
September 3rd, 2009, 08:46 PM
Damn, that passing game is on for the Necks

SH is not even making it hard though.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:47 PM
End of the 3rd quarter - 28-28.

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 08:50 PM
Senatus is a really nice receiver and will be on the Peyton list after tonight, xlolx (along with Barr the QB)

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:51 PM
35-28, 14:19 4Q - WIU on top

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 08:51 PM
Senatus is a really nice receiver and will be on the Peyton list after tonight, xlolx

xlolxxthumbsupx

JohnStOnge
September 3rd, 2009, 08:52 PM
I think there's a pretty good chance that Sam Houston's defense isn't too good. Two defensive scores but, still...

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 08:53 PM
I think there's a pretty good chance that Sam Houston's defense isn't too good. Two defensive scores but, still...

I would say they Scott Stoker still has a little work to do with them. That secondary reminds me of the Bobcats in 2007 :Dxpeacex

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 08:55 PM
Between the goal line stop and the two takeaways for TDs - the defense is the reason SHSU is in the game, because the offense has several giveaways...

Joseph could use some more time in the offense. He's learning this week and he's a student of the game. I got faith that he'll progress...

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 08:55 PM
I would say they Scott Stoker still has a little work to do with them. That secondary reminds me of the Bobcats in 2007 :Dxpeacex

ugh...i'm gonna vomit. xeekx thanks for bringin that up.

MSUBear42
September 3rd, 2009, 08:55 PM
Better be back-to-back games in Huntsville this year and next, if that the case! xwhistlex

Not our fault you guys like to schedule games during Hurricanes!

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 08:58 PM
ugh...i'm gonna vomit. xeekx thanks for bringin that up.

xlolx, well I can think about our 2004 secondary and join ya xsmhx

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 09:00 PM
Between the goal line stop and the two takeaways for TDs - the defense is the reason SHSU is in the game, because the offense has several giveaways...

Joseph could use some more time in the offense. He's learning this week and he's a student of the game. I got faith that he'll progress...

haha, terror, you're a TRIP. FIRST, you try to convince everyone that since WIU lost donaldson (their all-world RB to graduation) and had alot of freshmen playing, they were not a threat offensively.

their QB has almost 400 yards (a QB who was FIGHTING for the starting QB job of a predominately running team...) and ONE of their receivers may end up with 250+. PLUS, they've done their share of running it down your throats too!!!

but keep thinking your "defense is the reason you're in the game." in a sense, yes...two defensive tds. other than that, the defense looks like they have no clue what's going on.

but keep thinkin that they're good. xthumbsupx

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:01 PM
Can I see this on the SLC website?

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:01 PM
All the freshmen...they'll grow up.

And TXST's secondary of 2007? Couldn't you expand that a little more when it comes to the Bobcats secondary?

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:03 PM
their QB has almost 400 yards (a QB who was FIGHTING for the starting QB job of a predominately running team...) and ONE of their receivers may end up with 250+. PLUS, they've done their share of running it down your throats too!!!

QB and RB (a converted FB) are not freshmen...Gibbs was at about 3.2 ypc for a good while into the third quarter and that was after the impressive first drive...


but keep thinking your "defense is the reason you're in the game." in a sense, yes...two defensive tds. other than that, the defense looks like they have no clue what's going on.

And the goal line stand and until this drive and excluding the first, stopping the running game.


but keep thinkin that they're good. xthumbsupx

They're not good! They are doing more for us than our offense... xnonono2x

JohnStOnge
September 3rd, 2009, 09:03 PM
Oh come ON! Play SOME pass defense!

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 09:03 PM
another long pitch-n-catch barr to senatus...'Necks threatening again.

295 yrds receiving.

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:04 PM
Can I see this on the SLC website?

Ask John SO, he is watching on the internet

bobcathusband
September 3rd, 2009, 09:05 PM
Yikes...even as bad as our defense was in 2007 I don't think we allowed a 300 yard receiver. I think Barden had about 200 yards against us when we played Cal Poly that year.

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:05 PM
Is it on TV?

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:06 PM
Is it on TV?

Sure, Channel 74 :D

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:07 PM
Missed FG could be big for the Kats

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 09:07 PM
Is it on TV?

go to the southland website (www.southland.org)

or just go here and register:

https://www.nmnathletics.com//flexReg/doReg.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18400


from there, after downloading the necessary plugin, you can view the game

hurry! ready set go!

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:08 PM
WIU kicker misses again...

SHSU is still in this game, down seven points. If we can score on this next drive while taking some time off the clock, I'll be a happy camper..

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:10 PM
Nice pass Poullard to Joseph...a little role-reversal.

And goes down on the next play...wonder if Watson got back. Sounded like he was done earlier...

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:12 PM
Got it. Said it was a premium package but then sent me to it. xthumbsupx

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:13 PM
WIU gets the ball, can put this game to bed or give SHSU another chance...

Stoker's bunch needs to put on the brakes.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:15 PM
Big 3rd down stop for Kats...

3:23 left, Kats down a score...

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:16 PM
This was my prediction earlier from the SLC prediction thread:


Western Illinois vs Sam Houston State (9/3) - WI pulls the win. SHSU has nothing in the tank to offer! Maybe spring ball found some good ones but I can't imagine they will have the needed chemistry this early. WI by 7

Not bad so far! xlolx

slycat
September 3rd, 2009, 09:17 PM
SHSU is living up to the SLC hype of no defense.

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:19 PM
Got it. Said it was a premium package but then sent me to it. xthumbsupx

Per the Southland website:

In Little Rock, Ark., the game will be tape delayed on KARZ-TV Thursday at 10 p.m.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:19 PM
Joseph scrambles for a huge first down...on third down.

They are criticizing his ball-handling. You'd think we were talking basketball, but they are dead on.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:20 PM
Nearly INTed...looked like an INT on the replay. Well, first blown call of the night. Made it this far.

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:21 PM
Come on Kats!!!!

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:21 PM
I'm watching it live.

MSUBear42
September 3rd, 2009, 09:21 PM
Is it on TV?

channelsufing.net, it's on there now.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:22 PM
On fourth down...

COMPLETE. 40 yard line...running out of time, let's go!

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:23 PM
Timeout.

1:25 left. Madkins helmet was not working for him and SLC-TV sideline reporter says this is the third time today that a helmt issue has occured.

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:23 PM
only 1 timeout left

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:25 PM
First down.

46 seconds left. Chains moving.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:26 PM
Aston at the 21. 8 yard gain.

28 seconds on clock. Timeout. 2nd and 2 when we come back.

Kats down 7.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:27 PM
Down at the 1 yard line. Madkins with catch. Cannon fires - DOH!

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:27 PM
Good pass and catch to the 1

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 09:28 PM
touchdown? i thought he was in...

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:28 PM
OT

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:28 PM
Last timeout. 21 seconds left.

Half a foot from tying the game at 35. Let's go Kats!

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:28 PM
GIVE THE DAMN BALL TO ASTON xmadx

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:29 PM
Joseph, hold on to the darn ball!

Just punch it in!

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:30 PM
You have to be kidding me xeyebrowx

ok now you have more room, throw the ball up again xlolx

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 09:30 PM
what the hell r u doing SHSU?!?!?!?!?!?

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:30 PM
Wow..the curse continues...

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:30 PM
Wow...all sorts of issues.

False start, offense.

Two seconds left. All comes down to one final play.

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:31 PM
2 seconds...just send out everyone to receive..lol

slycat
September 3rd, 2009, 09:31 PM
xeekxxeekxxeekxxeekx

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:32 PM
Should have punched it in.

Timeout, WIU. They were scrambling to get into position. No more timeouts.

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:32 PM
Here is where we see what the Kats are made of. xthumbsupx

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:33 PM
12th man comes through in the clutch

MaximumBobcat
September 3rd, 2009, 09:33 PM
fail

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 09:33 PM
omg.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:33 PM
Unbelievable...

Chalk it up to bad play-calling. Offsides on the defense! Hold that thought!

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:34 PM
How many lives do the Kats have? Not enough...game over.

MaximumBobcat
September 3rd, 2009, 09:34 PM
double fail.

slycat
September 3rd, 2009, 09:34 PM
It feels like TWs job is on the line

BEAR
September 3rd, 2009, 09:35 PM
Wow....just wow...xeekx

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 09:35 PM
double fail.

hahaxlolx

what a good/bad game. can it be both?

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:35 PM
Not the best pass (too low) and a little quick.

Oh well, its easy to call from the armchair. I thought the Kats looked good in areas and not so good in others but its the first game and they will improve. I just really hate that they let an OOC game slip away like that.

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:37 PM
hahaxlolx

what a good/bad game. can it be both?

xrolleyesx You better have a little sympathy ( I certainly do xnodx). If the Cats slip and slide Saturday night TT is going to be on yall like stink on ....... :D

MaximumBobcat
September 3rd, 2009, 09:38 PM
my take on shsu from this game: aston is crazy good. joseph has a good arm, but mostly a mediocre qb. shsu secondary is young and vulnerable. probably another losing season in the slc.

TxState_GO_CATS!
September 3rd, 2009, 09:39 PM
xrolleyesx You better have a little sympathy ( I certainly do xnodx). If the Cats slip and slide Saturday night TT is going to be on yall like stink on ....... :D

we owe him. i'd say we're even now.

and i was sincere. i enjoyed watching the game. was pulling for shsu cuz they're in our league...was hoping for OT...thought the guy got in the endzone on the catch.

oh well.

slycat
September 3rd, 2009, 09:39 PM
xrolleyesx You better have a little sympathy ( I certainly do xnodx). If the Cats slip and slide Saturday night TT is going to be on yall like stink on ....... :D

Even if they won he would. I'm sure he will if its close.

Better luck to the SLC on Saturday.

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:40 PM
we owe him one. i'd say we're even now.

and i was sincere. i enjoyed watching the game. was pulling for shsu cuz they're in our league...was hoping for OT...thought the guy got in the endzone on the catch.

oh well.

:) I'm just stirring the pot, don't mind me

McNeese75
September 3rd, 2009, 09:43 PM
my take on shsu from this game: aston is crazy good. joseph has a good arm, but mostly a mediocre qb. shsu secondary is young and vulnerable. probably another losing season in the slc.

Sounds reasonable. I think their pass D is going to have to get better. There is no way they will be able to blitz, etc and get to the SLC QB's without getting shredded downfield even worse than they were tonight.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:43 PM
my take on shsu from this game: aston is crazy good. joseph has a good arm, but mostly a mediocre qb. shsu secondary is young and vulnerable. probably another losing season in the slc.

Accurate on Aston.

I'm still not convinced on Joseph being "mediocre". Made some smart moves, had bad ball-handling. Was relatively accurate and had a few plays in which he made something out of nothing. Still is new to the playbook and the system..

Right on with the secondary! Secondary is extremely young. Saw some flashes of bright stuff to come, but they are young and did have troubles with giving up the big play.

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:44 PM
Even if they won he would. I'm sure he will if its close.

I am figuring it will be close! I will be so tired on Saturday night when I finally get a chance to view your score, I won't even give you guys crap til Sunday, maybe Monday. I got work all day Saturday!


Better luck to the SLC on Saturday.

Shouldn't be too hard with all FBS and sub-Div I games. What about good luck on Friday? UCA plays Friday in Hawaii! ;)

TexasTerror
September 3rd, 2009, 09:57 PM
Game breakdown...let me know what you think of what I feel is a fair assessment...

1) Aston is great. Poullard provides a nice change of pace. I think the running game will get even better when the passing game comes around.

2) Joseph needs to handle the ball better, was pretty accurate and gave SHSU a chance to win. Still learning the system, playbook. Made some things out of nothing, especially early.

3) Secondary is young. A few flashes, but could be in for a long season in this area. I did not realize how many freshmen we were starting - woah! Good thing is that we have Stoker, who knows a thing or two about this area.

4) Speaking of Stoker, he was fired up. That Brown INT and Carmichael fumble recovery - both for TDs - made him a happy camper.

5) Lost Watson, one of our stalwarts on the line. Waiting to hear the status update.

6) Kicking game is MUCH improved! Thank goodness...

7) Mismanagement at the end of the game (play-calling and time). Pat on KatFans.com will tlk about kneeling with 15 seconds and 75 yards at the end of the first half. That's a wash to me. I'm also curious about the helmet issues that were brought up by the SLC sideline reporter, as that cost a timeout there.

LAST THREE GAMES.
THREE LOSSES.
Two games by SIX points totals (three each).
Another by SIX inches.

katstrapper
September 4th, 2009, 12:43 AM
James Aston is a beast. Could have a big year this year.

Kat fans can spin it however they want. All I look at is that WIU scored 35 points and had 537 yds offense. Defense got their azzes kicked.

Blake Joseph is not the answer at QB, but there is no one else so he has to be it for 2009.

Kats will be 3-8 at best. Whitten should be gone NOW!!!!!!!

One thing i learned tonight, WIU really is a "middle of the road" team.xlolx

lionsrking2
September 4th, 2009, 01:28 AM
Sounds reasonable. I think their pass D is going to have to get better. There is no way they will be able to blitz, etc and get to the SLC QB's without getting shredded downfield even worse than they were tonight.

Sam doesn't have enough team speed to play that style of defense...they're better off playing soft zone, make their opponents drive the field and hope they bog down.

TexasTerror
September 4th, 2009, 07:32 AM
Huntsville Item post-game report...with the quote below from Blake Joseph...


“I don’t feel like they really beat us, we beat ourselves. It was a heartbreaker.”

http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_247011021.html?keyword=secondarystory

Houndawg
September 4th, 2009, 07:57 AM
Huntsville Item post-game report...with the quote below from Blake Joseph...



http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_247011021.html?keyword=secondarystory

xrolleyesx What a pin-head. Just gave up 500+ yards to a pretty average team but "beat ourselves".

3rd Coast Tiger
September 4th, 2009, 09:13 AM
xrolleyesx What a pin-head. Just gave up 500+ yards to a pretty average team but "beat ourselves".

xlolx

WIUFan
September 4th, 2009, 09:45 AM
Beat ourselves? xeyebrowx

C'mon folks, SHSU got 14 points directly off of turnovers and WIU missed two easy chip shot field goals. SHSU was VERY fortunate to be in the position they were in at the end of the game. To say WIU is just an average team at this point is a bit of a mischaracterization. The announcers kept refering to WIUs strong and experienced offensive line. This was strange because only one person on the O-Line was a full-season starter a year ago. O-Line was one of my main areas of concern going into the season, and all and all they did pretty well.

I am worried because defense is supposed to be our strong suit this year, and they looked a bit sloppy at times. The offsense is supposed to be lacking without Donaldson and experience in the offensive line, but the offense did a great job (yes I know the SHSU secondary is inexperienced), and the defense did well enough and is going to have better performances.

WIU totally dominated the box score. If anyone would have "beat themselves" here it would have been WIU if they had lost. Maybe WIU is a middle of the road team. We will find out a lot when NDSU plays SHSU and WIU goes to FBS Nothern Illinois. I'll save my judgement for later.

3rd Coast Tiger
September 4th, 2009, 10:31 AM
WIU totally dominated the box score. If anyone would have "beat themselves" here it would have been WIU if they had lost. Maybe WIU is a middle of the road team. We will find out a lot when NDSU plays SHSU and WIU goes to FBS Nothern Illinois. I'll save my judgement for later.


Speaking of boxscore, I didn't see the attendance. Do you know what it was?

PantherRob82
September 4th, 2009, 10:45 AM
I'll also agree that WIU looked "middle of the road" last night. Every year seems to be "the comeback year" for WIU, but I'm not seeing it. Passing game looked better, but it seemed like the SHSU defense was a lot of that. WIU run game wasn't as good as last year, but they lost Donaldson.

katstrapper
September 4th, 2009, 06:30 PM
xrolleyesx What a pin-head. Just gave up 500+ yards to a pretty average team but "beat ourselves".


xthumbsupx you hit the nail on the pin head. Joseph doesnt need to be quoted.

Kats lose next week and it is going to be a long season...

gokats85
September 4th, 2009, 07:14 PM
xthumbsupx you hit the nail on the pin head. Joseph doesnt need to be quoted.

Kats lose next week and it is going to be a long season...

...and a day closer to Todd Whitten's departure!xpeacex

slycat
September 4th, 2009, 09:42 PM
Speaking of boxscore, I didn't see the attendance. Do you know what it was?

6035. xeekx

Thursday TV game kills.

gokats85
September 5th, 2009, 02:40 AM
6035. xeekx

Thursday TV game kills.

...along with "Happy Hour"!:D

TexasTerror
September 5th, 2009, 07:46 AM
And the weather...

6035 is pretty good considering there was a weather delay and storms throughout tailgating. Surprised it was that much.