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Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 11:24 AM
BALTIMORE, MD. — One of the best things about this time of year in FCS is that the games I get to cover usually have playoff implications.

I've always wanted to do a Baltimore doubleheader, covering games at Morgan State and Towson and today I have two games that have serious playoff implications.

Morgan State hosts Norfolk State today at 1 p.m. in a game that could clear up the jumbled MEAC championship race. If NSU wins, the Spartans clinch the MEAC auto bid and finish the regular season 9-2 overall and 7-1 in the league.

Morgan State, however, still has championship aspirations at a current 5-4 and 4-2— though an auto bid is seemingly out of the question. Bethune-Cookman, Florida A&M and South Carolina State are routing for an MSU victory, so those schools keep their title hopes alive.

Up the road in Towson, MD., Towson and New Hampshire are tied with Maine with 5-1 records in the tough Colonial Athletic Association as they face off at 3:30 p.m.

Having beaten Maine just last week on the road, the Towson Tigers can put themselves in the driver's seat for the auto bid with a win over New Hampshire. The Tigers close the season at Rhode Island next week.

New Hampshire follows up its encounter with Towson by hosting Maine next Saturday. Whoever constructed the CAA schedule is a genius, considering how far down in the conference standings Maine and Towson were predicted to finish.

Whatever happens today, we should be in for a great day of football in this Baltimore doubleheader.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 11:50 AM
It is senior day at Morgan State. We just had the Morgan State band play the national anthem and now the seniors and their parents are being introduced for pre-game festivities.

We also have the magnificent Norfolk State band here today, dressed to the T in those Spartan uniforms.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 11:54 AM
A lot of people ask me about what type of food is served to the press at the various press boxes around the country. Today's fare was some tasty barbecue chicken and pasta salad, with pumpkin pie for dessert. Last week we had sub sandwiches at Maine and the week before that, it was pulled barbecue at Appalachian State. I like the variety. We will see later this afternoon what is on the menu at Towson.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:00 PM
Norfolk State won the toss and deferred to the second half, but MSU got a 47-yard kickoff return to the NSU 48 to start things.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:02 PM
A dropped third-down pass cost MSU a first down and is forcing a punt. A fair catch gives NSU the ball at its own 10 with 13:16 left in the first quarter.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:05 PM
A nice third-down read by QB Chris Walley gives the Spartans a first down at the NSU 25.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:06 PM
Morgan State holds and NSU punts out of bounds to the Bears' 47 with 10:42 left on the first-quarter clock.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:10 PM
It looks like it is going to be tough going running the ball, but MSU just hit a 53-yard TD pass from QB Seth Higgins to Tyrone Hendrix on a deep sideline route. Hendrix and his defender seemed to get tangled, the DB fell down and Hendrix used the separation to get free for the catch. Morgan State leads 7-0 with under 10 minutes left in the first period.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:12 PM
NSU started its next drive on its own 27 and MSU called a time out at the 8:57 mark on third and one.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:13 PM
First down at the 42 for NSU.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:15 PM
Walley showed great patience to wait for Calvin Lewis to get open on a double move for a 60-yard scoring toss. 7-7 with 7:46 left in the first period.

HailSzczur
November 12th, 2011, 12:16 PM
We also have the magnificent Norfolk State band here today, dressed to the T in those Spartan uniforms.

I remember when they came to Nova, they were great. I love when teams like they, Delaware, and Millersville bring their marching bands, it sure beats our "scrambling band"

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:17 PM
Chris Flowers of MSU mishandled a kickoff and stepped out of bounds at the Bear nine.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:18 PM
Wally showed great patience to wait for Calvin Lewis to get open on a double move for a 60-yard scoring toss. 7-7 with 7:46 left in the first period.
That was the first career TD for Lewis.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:19 PM
I remember when they came to Nova, they were great. I love when teams like they, Delaware, and Millersville bring their marching bands, it sure beats our "scrambling band"

The sounds in the stands so far have been pretty strong. Two very good bands are doing battle every bit as much as the teams are down in the trenches.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:19 PM
Morgan State finally found some running room for back-to-back first downs to the Bear 38.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:22 PM
Another drop on third down is forcing an MSU punt. NSU returns the punt to the Spartan 24 with four minutes left in the quarter. Still 7-7.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:26 PM
A pass was tipped twice by a Spartan receiver near the MSU 30, but he couldn't haul it in. A pass breakup on the next play was flagged for pass interference to give Norfolk State a first down at the 50 with 1:52 left.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:29 PM
A screen pass on second and one yard was deflected at the line of scrimmage by the Bears. But the Spartans used the Wildcat formation to get the first down on the next play from Takeem Hedgeman. Hedgeman caught a pass and ran to the MSU one on the next play.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:30 PM
False start back the Spartans up to the six and a pass breakup makes its second down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:31 PM
Nice TD swing pass from Walley with 16.7 seconds left in the first period. Norfolk State 14, Morgan State 7. 11 plays, 76 yards, 3:44 on the drive.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:37 PM
On the final play of the first quarter, Higgins made a real awkward pass that was deflected but was ruled a lateral when it went out of bounds at the MSU 17 for a big loss. After another incompletion, MSU has a third and 19. And Higgins is sacked at his own seven. Bad possession all the way around for the Bears.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:38 PM
NSU returns the punt to the MSU 29.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:39 PM
NSU broke out an intended reverse pass with Walley as the intended receiver, but the play was covered.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:40 PM
First down pass from Walley to a first and goal at the MSU nine with 13:09 left in the second quarter.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:43 PM
Walley made some great moves with his feet to avoid a sack and throw a second-down pass away and then was hit for a personal foul. First down for NSU at the three.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:45 PM
NSU fumbled on second down from the two, but the ball had already been whistled dead. Dead ball personal foul on NSU during the play puts the ball on the 15 on third down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:48 PM
Walley smartly throws the ball into the ground on a blown-up screen play and its field goal time for Ryan Estep from 32 yards. Norfolk State 17, Morgan State 7 with 10:39 remaining in the half. 8 plays, 14 yards, 3:22 off the clock on the drive.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:52 PM
Norfolk State's switching 3-3-5 and 3-4-4 defensive sets are giving Morgan State fits. Three and out and NSU takes over at the Bear 45 with 9:24 left in the half.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:56 PM
A brutal hit was called a personal foul (though it look clean to me from the press box) on Morgan State, giving NSU a first down at the 30.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:58 PM
Horrible spot for the officials on a pass completion on third down (missed it by a yard and a half) is going to force another Estep field goal attempt, which is good from 39 yards. Norfolk State leads 20-7 with 6:49 left in the half after the 6-play, 23-yard drive that took 2:35 off the clock.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 12:59 PM
Morgan State's best offense has been kickoff returns. The Bears got another good return to their own 33.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:01 PM
Seth Higgins scrambles up the middle and slides in for a first down at the MSU 46.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:04 PM
Morgan State's Travis Davidson bounced free on a simple play inside and went 49 yards for a touchdown to make it Norfolk State 20, Morgan State 14 with four minutes left in the half. Two big plays have kept the Bears in this game in the first half. 5 plays, 67 yards and 2:39 on the drive.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:07 PM
Norfolk State is starting its next drive at the Spartan 27. But on third down, Walley is sacked on his own five for a 20-yard loss.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:09 PM
Good point for NSU to the Spartan 49-yard line with 2:26 left on the second-quarter clock.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:09 PM
Higgins came out from under the center too soon for a fumble and was lucky to get the ball back at the MSU 47.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:11 PM
MSU used a wrap-around sweep on third down to pick up a first down at the NSU 36 with 1:47 left.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:11 PM
Near interception for Marcus Center of NSU on a nice read of a four-man seem route for the Bears.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:14 PM
Higgins took a huge shot from Onyemechi Anyaugo on a scramble up the middle and fumbled. NSU's Corwin Hammond on the recovery at the NSU 39.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:15 PM
NSU fumbled back to MSU at the NSU 47 with less than a minute left in the half.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:17 PM
MSU has another bad offensive series and will punt with 42 seconds left in the second period.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:21 PM
Halftime:

Norfolk State 20
Morgan State 14

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:31 PM
Norfolk State has a 179-161 edge in total offense at the half, but 102 of those yards by Morgan State have come on the two scoring plays for the Bears. Walley is 9-of-16 for 124 yards and two TDs for NSU, while Higgins is 4-of-13 for 74 yards and one 53-yard TD pass. Travis Davidson has five carries for 68 yards for the Bears, but again 49 of the yards are on his TD run. If Norfolk State keeps Morgan State from the big plays in the second half, I don't see the Bears coming back to win this one.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:44 PM
Victor Hairston of NSU returns the second half opening kickoff to the Spartan 39 and an offsides penalty by MSU pushes the ball to the NSU 44.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:45 PM
First play from scrimmage, Randy Maynes goes off-tackle for 56 yards and a touchdown to make it Norfolk State 27, Morgan State 14.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:46 PM
Maynes had five carries for all of six yards in the first half, but he showed his speed in racing through the secondary on that TD scamper.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:47 PM
Morgan State starts its first possession of the second half at the Bear 28.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:49 PM
Fourth down after a three and out for Morgan State and time for a punt. If Norfolk State can score here, it really will put pressure on the Bears to stay alive.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:49 PM
First down at the NSU 17 for the Spartans after the punt.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:50 PM
Norfolk State is starting to open up some running lanes. Dumb personal foul penalty right in front of an official on MSU after the play.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:51 PM
Keith Jackson grabbed a Walley pass and went for 48 yards for a first down at the Morgan State 16.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:53 PM
Morgan State holds in the red zone for the third time to force a 28-yard Estep field goal attempt, which is punched through to make it Spartans 30, Bears 14 with 10:50 left in the third period.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 01:57 PM
Big leaping hit by Tyrece Shepherd forces a fumble by MSU's Chris Flowers at the 20 and Marcell Cole returned the recovery to the one. Walley went in for the TD on the next play to make it NSU 37, MSU 14. In the first four and a half minutes of the second half, Norfolk State has scored 17 points to make this a blowout.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:05 PM
Interception of a deep ball for NSU at the Spartan 18 to snuff out a potential big play for Morgan State. There is 6:35 left in the third period.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:08 PM
And Mr. C is packing up for the short three or four mile trip to Towson as the third quarter starts to wind down here with Norfolk State still ahead 37-14.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:13 PM
MSU has moved to the NSU 27 with 3:38 left in the third quarter.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:14 PM
Third and seven from the 24 upcoming as MSU takes a time out with the game pretty hanging in the balance for the Bears right here.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:15 PM
Mark Gray raced to the 10 for a first and goal for Morgan State with 2:35 left in the quarter. Another time out for the Bears.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:18 PM
Great pass breakup on second and 13 for NSU against the Bear offense. A second straight fade route on third down is broken up to make it fourth down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:19 PM
With 1:31 left in the third period, Morgan State calls another time out.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:21 PM
A third straight fade route to the same place is thrown out of bounds and NSU takes over on downs at its own 13 late in the third quarter.

WrenFGun
November 12th, 2011, 02:41 PM
Well, UNH dominated that first drive...7-0 UNH.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:52 PM
There have been two quick touchdowns in the Towson-UNH game. After a quick score by the Wildcats, Terrance West went 73 yards to even things.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:53 PM
On fourth and one from the Towson 44, the Tiger defense came through with a big stop to get the ball back from UNH with 7:57 on the clock.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:54 PM
56 yards from Grant Enders to James Oboh on the next play.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:54 PM
It is Towson 14, New Hampshire 7 with 7:45 left in the first period. Just the shootout we were expecting in this first-place CAA showdown.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:56 PM
Since I left Morgan State, Norfolk State has added 10 fourth-quarter points to pretty much wrap up the MEAC title with a 47-14 lead. There is less than five minutes remaining in that one. The game ended with a 47-14 score for the Spartans.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:57 PM
UNH is running that fast-pace, Chip Kelly-type of spread thus far and is out to the UNH 46.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:58 PM
Tye Smith just picked off a Decker pass and raced 45 yards for a TD to make it 21-7 with 6:54 left.

First interception for a touchdown since Drew Mack scored one for Towson in 2006.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 02:58 PM
I've been Unitas Stadium for less than two minutes and Towson has scored THREE touchdowns.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:03 PM
Lineman Seamus O'Neill is down injured for UNH for what looks like an ankle injury as the Wildcats haver driven back to the TU 43.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:03 PM
Decker to Harris for 7 to the 36. Lots of time to throw for Decker.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:04 PM
Slow developing screen for 5 to Peters and then another completion to Harris for four at the 27.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:05 PM
On third and short, Peters fumbles, but recovers it at the TU 23. First and 10.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:06 PM
11 yards for UNH on a Decker pass to the 12. Decker then keeps it to the seven for a second down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:07 PM
Nico Steriti to the five. Third and three for UNH.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:08 PM
Towson misses a sack on Decker, who stumbles out of the grasp of a tackler and hits Justin Mello in the back of the end zone for a 5-yard TD. Incredible play.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:09 PM
PAT by MacArthur makes it Towson 21, New Hampshire 14 after the 10-play, 51-yard drive. 2:37 left in the FIRST quarter.

10 51

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:12 PM
And Towson is back and moving to the TU 39 with a first down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:13 PM
And the food fare at Towson is some great potato salad and a selection of deli meats.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:13 PM
A waggle pass for Enders for 32 yards to the UNH 36.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:15 PM
And after a quarter, it's Towson 21, New Hampshire 14.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:18 PM
Nice moves by Alex Blake on a bubble screen to the UNH 21 for a first down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:19 PM
West on the trap play that worked so well at Maine for a first and goal at the four.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:19 PM
Offsides on UNH's Jared Smith put the ball on the two.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:21 PM
Trap the other way to the right for a West touchdown from two yards out. Towson 28, New Hampshire 14. West's 23rd TD of the season ties the Towson single-season record. 9 plays, 73 yards and 4:19 off the clock. There is still 13:13 to go in the FIRST HALF.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:23 PM
A near Towson pick six as Decker forces a pass to Joey Orlando inside the 10.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:24 PM
Tucker sacks Decker at the UNH four for a loss of five. Third and 16 upcoming for the Wildcats.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:25 PM
Decker's pass into zone coverage falls incomplete. MacDonald will punt from his end zone.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:25 PM
MacDonald angles his punt away from Tom Ryan and the ball goes 34 yards to the UNH 38.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:27 PM
Towson has five carries for 96 yards thus far.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:28 PM
Enders is sacked and fumbles off on of his own players on first down, but the Tigers get it back at the UNH 41.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:28 PM
Time out Towson (the Tigers' first of the first half).

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:30 PM
Dameron takes his eyes off a screen pass and almost leads the Tigers to an interception. Third down for Towson at the 41.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:31 PM
Enders gets some tough yards on a keeper and earns a first down at the UNH 24.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:31 PM
Tyler Wharton to the 18 for six. Second and four with 10:20 remaining in the half.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:32 PM
West shows his great vision for a first down to the 11.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:34 PM
Enders fires the pass before the DBs can turn around to James Oboh for an 11-yard TD. Towson 35, New Hampshire 14 with 9:38 left in the half. 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:30 off the clock on the drive. Towson has scored 30 or more points in all but one game this season.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:35 PM
Pouch kickoff gives the ball to the Wildcats at the UNH 44.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:36 PM
UNH is quickly back in Towson territory at the TU 13.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:37 PM
UNH is down to the one on a Decker to Chandler connection.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:38 PM
Nothing for Peters on first down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:39 PM
Decker takes a big shot as he scores from the one. New Hampshire is down 35-21 with 6:51 left in the half.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:39 PM
7 plays, 56 yards, 2:41 on the drive.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:43 PM
UNH doesn't appear to have many answers on defense in this one. Towson has a first down at its own 31.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:43 PM
West for 69 yards on another trap play and a record-setting 24th TD run of the season.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:45 PM
Towson 42, New Hampshire 21 with 5:23 left. Tony Vincent from the 1993 Tigers held the record for TD and rushing TDs with 23 before West just broke it. West has seven carries for 172 yards.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:47 PM
Towson has scored more points today against New Hampshire than in its previous THREE games against the Wildcats, whom the Tigers have never beaten.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:48 PM
Dangerfield with a big hit on Steriti.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:50 PM
Big third and six coming up for UNH at the 32.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:51 PM
Decker to TE Sean Cullen on the run for 39 yards to the TU 29.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:53 PM
Decker pump fakes a blitzer and scrambles to the 16, with a personal foul of the cheap variety coming to move it to the TU 8.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:53 PM
UNH to the four on first down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:54 PM
Chris Setian runs again for four more yards and the TD to make it 42-28 with 2:25 left. 8 plays, 85 yards, 2:52 on the drive.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:56 PM
Towson will start at the 36 with a nice return from Joseph. 2:20 left in the half.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:57 PM
Another waggle for Enders to Leon Kinnard to the 45. Second and one.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:58 PM
Hard count by Enders draw UNH offsides again. First down at the 50.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:58 PM
Deep throw by Enders is overthrown near the 10.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 03:59 PM
Interception by cornerback Chris Houston on the UNH 37 with 1:26 left in the half. The ball was intended for Oboh.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:00 PM
Corey Ford flips Peters on the first down play at the 37 after a catch.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:01 PM
False start on UNH on second down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:01 PM
Decker overthrows Harris deep and the ball is dropped by Thomas Bradley on what was an easy interception.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:02 PM
Decker completion is short of a first down by eight yards. Time to punt for UNH with 36 seconds left in the half.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:03 PM
Fair catch by Tom Ryan at the TU 29 with 30 seconds left in the half.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:26 PM
UNH is preparing for the second half kickoff.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:27 PM
93 yards for a kickoff return TD for Derrick Joseph.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:27 PM
Towson 49, New Hampshire 28

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:29 PM
I was in the house when Chattanooga beat Appalachian State 59-56 in 2004 and many of us remember the Weber State 73-68 win over Portland State in 2007. This game could be approaching those type of marks.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:30 PM
New Hampshire is pretty much in a place where the Wildcats have to score every time they have the ball to keep this from being a rout.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:33 PM
There was also Murray State's 72-59 victory over Missouri State last season.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:33 PM
UNH has moved right down the field to the TU 8 on a second down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:34 PM
First and goal at the 5.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:35 PM
Decker fakes the zone read handoff and sprints 5 yards for the TD. 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:08 on the drive. Towson 49, New Hampshire 35 with 11:39 left in the third period.

WrenFGun
November 12th, 2011, 04:36 PM
Ridiculous. Nice listening to you on the Towson podcast, Dave.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:38 PM
Towson starts at its own 29.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:40 PM
Ridiculous. Nice listening to you on the Towson podcast, Dave.

Thanks for the props. It is always fun to work with the Towson guys.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:41 PM
West is adding to his totals with a run to the UNH 35 for 21 yards. He is over 200 yards for the game. Make it 202 officially.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:42 PM
After a tough Enders run, it is third and one at the UNH 26 and West bursts for six to the 20.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:43 PM
A morale builder for UNH, holding West to 3 yards.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:44 PM
A nice WR screen for Alex Blake for 15 to the UNH 2.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:46 PM
And West crashes in for the TD to make it Towson 56, New Hampshire 35 with 6:21 left in the THIRD quarter. 10 plays, 71 yards, 5:12 off the clock as the Tigers look to be trying to run some clock.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:47 PM
25 TDs on the season for the impressive Mr. West. Clearly, the freshman of the year in FCS this season.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:48 PM
Big hit for Towson's Tye Smith on the kickoff return. UNH starts on the Cat 23.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:49 PM
Great run by Chris Setian to midfield for 27 yards.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:50 PM
Decker tries to get extra yardage at the end of a nice run and fumbles. Kenton Powell on the force and Tye Smith on the recovery at the TU 42.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:51 PM
Enders to Ryan for a first down is nullified by holding.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:51 PM
First and 20 for Towson at the TU 32.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:51 PM
Dameron for four. Second and 16 at the 36.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:53 PM
Sack for Matt Evans on a delayed blitz for a loss of 9. Third and 25 coming up for the Tigers from the 27. We are over 850 yards total for this game already.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:53 PM
A short pass to Dameron is going to force the first Towson punt of the game with 3:16 left in the third period.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:54 PM
UNH takes over at its own 39 with three minutes left in the third.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:55 PM
First down for UNH at the Cat 49.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:56 PM
Setian has been running hard for the Cats. He goes for 7 to the TU 44.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:57 PM
Decker checks down and completes a pass for a 13-yard first down to Santi at the TU 31.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:57 PM
A loss of one on first down as Cullen catches a pass from an under pressure Decker.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:58 PM
A bad read results in a Decker interception by safety Jordan Dangerfield, who makes a diving catch at the TU 20. 13 seconds left in the third.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 04:59 PM
West goes for 11 more yards on first down to kill off the third period.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:02 PM
Towson 438, New Hampshire 431 in total offense after three.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:02 PM
Third and four for Towson from its own 37.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:03 PM
West with another great run for 7 to the 44 for another first down.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:03 PM
West shows incredible balance to spin for 10 and another first down at the UNH 46.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:05 PM
Jones with the change of pace to the UNH 32. Jones went for 14 yards. Bad news for UNH, Matt Evans went down and now is being taken off the field.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:05 PM
Jones with that nice, little trap play for six more yards to the Cat 26.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:06 PM
West is back in and sprinting down the field to the UNH 14 for a gain of 12.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:07 PM
False start for Towson. First and 15 from the 19. West is at 256 yards with 4 TDs.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:08 PM
Second and 13 upcoming for Towson at the 17.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:08 PM
West powers for five to the 12. Third and eight.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:09 PM
Enders with a power run and a nice block by Wharton to the six. Fourth and two.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:10 PM
Enders on the bootleg pass after a fake to West and he rushes it and throws incomplete. UNH holds at the six with 9:22 remaining.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:10 PM
Towson ran nearly six minutes off the clock on the drive.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:12 PM
A nasty blitz hit on Decker in the end zone on a completion to the 13. Decker takes more punishment on a keeper for a first down to the UNH 22.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:14 PM
UNH into TU territory at the 49 after a Decker scramble and then the Cats get a first down at the 38.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:15 PM
The clock is down to six minutes as UNH desperately tries to get another score, trailing by 21 points.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:16 PM
Illegal substitution for Towson. UNH is down to the TU 18.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:16 PM
Decker scrambles out of a sack to find Orlando at the TU six. First and goal to the three.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:18 PM
Nico Steriti scores from the three to make it Towson 56, New Hampshire 42 with 5:04 remaining.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:20 PM
An onside kick by UNH bounces all over the place, with Ryan finally recovering for Towson at the UNH 39. It had a high bounce, but never made it 10 yards.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:21 PM
You have to expect Towson to try to run some serious clock on this possession to put this one away.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:22 PM
UNH stops West for a loss of four on second down. Third and 12 upcoming with 4:48 left.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:24 PM
QB draw after the Tigers spread out the field with just 10 men on the field. Enders goes to the 36. It is fourth and seven.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:24 PM
Towson runs the clock down to 4:10 and then calls a time out.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:26 PM
Towson's punt goes into the end zone for a touchback with 4:04 left. Can the Wildcats score 14 points in four minutes?

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:27 PM
Decker scrambles for 18 to the UNH 45.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:27 PM
Setian catches a ball and runs to the TU 41.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:27 PM
UNH is throwing underneath. Second and 5 from the 36.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:29 PM
First down at the TU 26, but Decker forces a pass on the run and is intercepted in the end zone by Tye Smith. Two interceptions and one fumble recovery for Smith. There is 2:27 left.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:30 PM
UNH just used its final time out after West was stopped at the 20 for no gain at the 2:21 mark.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:31 PM
Enders to Wharton on another waggle to the 26. The clock is under 2 minutes.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:32 PM
Stretch play by West to the 28. Fourth and two coming up with 1:23 left and an injury stoppage for UNH.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:34 PM
For some reason, the officials put five seconds back on the clock.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:36 PM
Clock now running down to 49 seconds. Time out Towson.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:36 PM
Orlando returns the punt to the UNH 42 with 39 seconds left. Still 56-42 Towson.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:39 PM
UNH is down to the TU 35 after a pair of completions, but only 14 seconds are left.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:39 PM
Incomplete pass from Decker to Bello with five seconds left.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:40 PM
And UNH goes into victory formation??? First time I've ever seen the losing team do that.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 05:40 PM
Final Score:

Towson 56
New Hampshire 42

andy7171
November 12th, 2011, 06:52 PM
Mr C I was on the field for this one, never seen a game like this before. A shoot out with a running team?? F'ing great win for Towson. Dominated fro the go.

Mr. C
November 12th, 2011, 11:54 PM
It was a fun game and a fun day. Reminded me of the App State-UTC game I covered in 2004. Chattanooga won that one 59-56. We've got to meet up at one of these Towson games in the future. It will be great to see the Tigers in the playoffs.