#1 JMU vs. #14 Richmond

[jmufan999]

i don't think there is a game thread yet unless i skimmed over it.

any thoughts on the game? would like to hear about the actual game here.

[jmufan999]

someone (BigHouse?) asked about JMU's injuries from the last game. or maybe it was injuries in general.

there aren't many; we've been remarkably healthy all year. bumps, bruises, but nothing big.

the two that were injured against Elon were starting safety Marcell Johnson (sprained AC joint) and starting center Dominick Richards (hyperextended elbow). neither practiced Sunday, but Withers said the injuries are minor and expects both to play Saturday.

starting nose tackle Simeyon Robinson has been suspended for the past 5 games and is eligible to play as of Saturday. he was playing extremely well but we haven't missed a beat without him. not sure if he will be back or not, but he's at least eligible. if he does play, i would think it would be as part of a rotation, not as a starter.

[jmufan999]

we're going to talk about this game, whether it's me talking to myself or not. I'm totally cool with that. you are? yep, I am.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

I'll talk to you.

Seth Fisher is going to be a game time decision. He'd be a critical loss because of the way he runs - gives the run game some attitude.

In looking back at last year's game down here, we did a terrible job of taking care of the football and our secondary played a miserable game. Our secondary is much improved this year. If we can take care of the football, i think we have a decent shot to win. If we don't, we'll get our doors blown off like we did last year.

[Sitting Bull]

Timing is great on this one.

My take is a little cautionary. JMU on paper looks like a juggernaut by looking at scores and stats - though when you look at the competition, I'm just not sure how high to mark this team. I think any outcome 20 points or more over UR would tell me that this JMU team could go through the entire schedule and playoffs without a dent.

On Richmond, kind of similar to above. The schedule has been filled so far with primarily sub-par teams. The Hampton game also still sticks in my mind.

On CAA wins by both teams so far, the victims have been: Elon, UAlbany, URI, Maine, Towson and Stony Brook. That's pretty much the bottom of the league.

I think Richmond will want to serve some payback from last year (I think they were shellshocked) but the energy and activity in Harrisonburg on Saturday will be electric. I think JMU wins by 10 and will have their toughest test other than SMU.

[Milktruck74]

I have no dog in this, but I would love to see a strong performance by UR. This year the FCS has had a few opportunities to Showcase what we have to offer on a national stage, and those teams made it exciting. I think JMU is the real deal, and could walk this one to the bank....however, a close and exciting game is what we need.....SO, Go Spiders!!!!!

[Tribal]

I think JMU will turn the ball over 3 times (2 picks and a fumble) but still win by 9+.

My take is UR will strike first (7-0), JMU will respond and be up 21-17 at the half. JMU explodes in the 3rd to go up 38-24, and UR puts up a fight late but falls 45-34.

Unfortunately for Dukes fans, Lee sustains a non-throwing shoulder injury and is out 3-4 weeks. Also, JMU's strong safety is suspended "indefinitely" just two days after the game for a team rule violation.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[mcveyrl]

I think JMU will turn the ball over 3 times (2 picks and a fumble) but still win by 9+.

My take is UR will strike first (7-0), JMU will respond and be up 21-17 at the half. JMU explodes in the 3rd to go up 38-24, and UR puts up a fight late but falls 45-34.

Unfortunately for Dukes fans, Lee sustains a non-throwing shoulder injury and is out 3-4 weeks. Also, JMU's strong safety is suspended "indefinitely" just two days after the game for a team rule violation.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

This is really specific...like in a "Biff got ahold of the sports results and used a time machine" way...

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

He forgot to mention the part where Mickey Mathews attends the game but gets in an accident with a manure truck on the way back to his farm after the game.

[seattlespider]

I think JMU will turn the ball over 3 times (2 picks and a fumble) but still win by 9+.

My take is UR will strike first (7-0), JMU will respond and be up 21-17 at the half. JMU explodes in the 3rd to go up 38-24, and UR puts up a fight late but falls 45-34.

Unfortunately for Dukes fans, Lee sustains a non-throwing shoulder injury and is out 3-4 weeks. Also, JMU's strong safety is suspended "indefinitely" just two days after the game for a team rule violation.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

What kind of odds could I get on a bet like this?

[Tribal]

What kind of odds could I get on a bet like this?
You don't want to bet against me. Anyway, I'm not coming to Seattle to collect.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[citdog]

You don't want to bet against me. Anyway, I'm not coming to Seattle to collect.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Perhaps someone can...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNC_zjTUulU

[RootinFerDukes]

We will turn the ball over two or three times. UR has to burn us on each one and score.
UR will need long, time wasting scoring drives to limit our possessions. Your defensive line needs to make vad rush his passes and that's when you'll get interceptions as he forces tight throws.
Without turnovers and burning us on a few big yard trick plays, I'm not sure UR will be able to keep up offensively. You must score on nearly every drive to really put the heat on us.

[Tribal]

We will turn the ball over two or three times. UR has to burn us on each one and score.
UR will need long, time wasting scoring drives to limit our possessions. Your defensive line needs to make vad rush his passes and that's when you'll get interceptions as he forces tight throws.
Without turnovers and burning us on a few big yard trick plays, I'm not sure UR will be able to keep up offensively. You must score on nearly every drive to really put the heat on us.
I hear ya, but let's not get carried away. Firstly, UR plays you guys tough every year. Secondly, the worst team in the CAA (using precisely the formula you mentioned) had you guys tied at 14 at the half. UR has a shot.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[JMU2K_DukeDawg]

HA! Tribal - that's like saying UR almost lost to Hampton. We know better than that and so does the rest of the CAA.

Yes, UR has a chance. They are a young 5-1 team that has learned how to win. More than anything, this is a rivalry game, the players will be hyped, and when you come out super hyped, the wheels can fall off the bus in hurry. I trust Coach Withers will have the team focused, but there is no doubt that there are a lot of distractions with the media hype this week for the game. We'll get UR's best shot, I have no doubt. Then it's on up to the next level of defense at W&M.

[jmu_duke07]

Perhaps someone can...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNC_zjTUulU

Ketch and Kritter are from Harrisonburg, VA... The duo started Old Crow Medicine Show!

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

"Richmond plays JMU tough every year".

Everyone is aware that we lead the all time series, right?

[jmu_duke07]

"Richmond plays JMU tough every year".

Everyone is aware that we lead the all time series, right?

That and a dollar gives you ONE DOLLAR!

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

That and a dollar gives you ONE DOLLAR!

Yep! And 6 years of no playoff wins and a well placed JMU grad gets you Gameday! Yippee!

[lydiabixby]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21518&stc=1

[jmu007]

Yep! And 6 years of no playoff wins and a well placed JMU grad gets you Gameday! Yippee!

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21519&stc=1

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

How could I have forgotten the game where you were outbid by an OVC school? Pretty weak on my part.

[wmmii]

JMU is the top FCS team in my poll. GameDay hype and along with their QB who is the real deal makes JMU the favorite unless turnovers tip the scale to the Spiders. My hope is JMU wins and comes to the 'burg with a #1 ranking so we can return the favor they did to us in 2010 when we were #1 and lost at JMU..........

[Tribal]

HA! Tribal - that's like saying UR almost lost to Hampton. We know better than that and so does the rest of the CAA.

Yes, UR has a chance. They are a young 5-1 team that has learned how to win. More than anything, this is a rivalry game, the players will be hyped, and when you come out super hyped, the wheels can fall off the bus in hurry. I trust Coach Withers will have the team focused, but there is no doubt that there are a lot of distractions with the media hype this week for the game. We'll get UR's best shot, I have no doubt. Then it's on up to the next level of defense at W&M.
Hey, just pointing out that a really really bad UAlbany team took advantage of some turnovers and played you to a draw after 30 minutes. Play that poorly against UR and you may leave disappointed.

I'm looking forward to the game and stand by my earlier pick that JMU will win by 9+. Either way, I hope both teams have no life left for the remainder of the season.

Go Tribe!

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[RootinFerDukes]

I hear ya, but let's not get carried away. Firstly, UR plays you guys tough every year. Secondly, the worst team in the CAA (using precisely the formula you mentioned) had you guys tied at 14 at the half. UR has a shot.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

2011 was a JMU blowout. 2012 UR just hangs on when our starting QB is thrown out of the game by Mickey. 2013 JMU win and we were mediocre, I believe it was convincing too. 2014 we embarrassed them in their own stadium. It hasn't been THAT close lately.

As for the Albany game, if you had watched it, you would've seen the god awful officiating that was single handedly keeping them in the game and giving them TDs. The turnovers hurt too, but we shored that up and blew them out in the second half once the officials stopped throwing flags.

[RootinFerDukes]

Yep! And 6 years of no playoff wins and a well placed JMU grad gets you Gameday! Yippee!

You should probably Google stuff before posting so definitively.

[RootinFerDukes]

JMU is the top FCS team in my poll. GameDay hype and along with their QB who is the real deal makes JMU the favorite unless turnovers tip the scale to the Spiders. My hope is JMU wins and comes to the 'burg with a #1 ranking so we can return the favor they did to us in 2010 when we were #1 and lost at JMU..........

And we didn't attempt a single pass in that game.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

You should probably Google stuff before posting so definitively.

I'm so so sorry. 1 in 6 years is Flagship stuff.

Since I don't know how to find this Google thing, is it 3 playoff wins in 10 years? This is real dynastic stuff.

[RootinFerDukes]

I'm so so sorry. 1 in 6 years is Flagship stuff.

Since I don't know how to find this Google thing, is it 3 playoff wins in 10 years? This is real dynastic stuff.

Drawing a crap opponent like Morgan state doesn't count as a playoff win.

[bostonspider]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=13940696

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=13940696

Exactly, Todd. Exactly.

[StrikeJMU]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=13940696

That didn't even sound like he believed what he was saying.

[RootinFerDukes]

Yeah it was very tongue in cheek from him. They were even laughing at him.

[jmu_duke07]

https://vine.co/v/eVi3tXXbzeQ

[lknspider]

2011 was a JMU blowout. 2012 UR just hangs on when our starting QB is thrown out of the game by Mickey. 2013 JMU win and we were mediocre, I believe it was convincing too. 2014 we embarrassed them in their own stadium. It hasn't been THAT close lately.

As for the Albany game, if you had watched it, you would've seen the god awful officiating that was single handedly keeping them in the game and giving them TDs. The turnovers hurt too, but we shored that up and blew them out in the second half once the officials stopped throwing flags.


"2013 JMU win and we were mediocre, I believe it was convincing too."

Your memory is short......2013. Jmu wins by 7 at Jmu. Spiders still lead series 17 to 15. No question jmu is the fav this year. A few turnovers and as the odds makers know, strange things can. Both teams have played a weak and favorable schedule. Both teams have improved. The aroma of an upset begins with the fans and this one is smelling pretty strong!! Go Spiders!!

[Longhorn]

Both teams have played a weak and favorable schedule. Both teams have improved. The aroma of an upset begins with the fans and this one is smelling pretty strong!!

i'd get your "smeller" checked. This one has blowout written all over it.

[paward]

According to this thread we may as well stay home. Hmmmmm..........gut check, see you boys tomorrow!

[RootinFerDukes]

"2013 JMU win and we were mediocre, I believe it was convincing too."

Your memory is short......2013. Jmu wins by 7 at Jmu. Spiders still lead series 17 to 15. No question jmu is the fav this year. A few turnovers and as the odds makers know, strange things can. Both teams have played a weak and favorable schedule. Both teams have improved. The aroma of an upset begins with the fans and this one is smelling pretty strong!! Go Spiders!!
http://espn.go.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=332850256

LOL way to fail to mention that the dukes lead by 22 with 10 minutes remaining and the final 15 points scored by UR were trash time points against a defense that had fallen asleep. The win was definitely convincing and the box score supports that.

[jmufan999]

According to this thread we may as well stay home. Hmmmmm..........gut check, see you boys tomorrow!

cliché alert!!! cliché alert!!!

[MacThor]

We need turnovers and long (time) drives. As in "don't snap the ball with more than 3 seconds on the play clock."

I have little doubt we will significantly lose the yardage game. Our defense plays soft but is opportunistic.

[jmufan999]

congrats to Richmond, you were without question the better team today. what an o-line. i thought our o-line was nearly unstoppable, but yours truly was today. very impressive performance.

[paward]

Can we get credit today for winning an FBS game?

[spdram]

Thanks 999, hope all the injured players will return quickly. I always felt we had a chance, but felt Dukes were favored. The CAA needs 3/4 teams to separate themselves to get better seedings. Good luck the remainder of the season unless we meet again.

[SpiderSafety75]

You must score on nearly every drive to really put the heat on us.

Consider it done.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Has there been any news on the status of the Madison kick returner? That looked scary.

[jmu007]

At.UVA overnight but had movement in arms and legs, so looking better.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

^^Thanks. Very good.

[Stonewall D]

What about Vad Lee?

[jmu007]

What about Vad Lee?

No update on that one yet. Media out of H'burg was saying foot vs ankle or leg so not sure what to make of that. Hopefully nothing serious, but the backup QB did a good job coming in late. Defense will be the question, lost #23 Tutt to a broken leg so that is another blow to an already very young and inexperienced secondary. (as seen last night haha.. =/)

[Tribal]

UR did what they had to do...great win for them.

I hope for no serious injuries to JMU or UR players. My professional recommendation is to rest Lee for 8 days and reevaluate him at that time.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[jmu007]

UR did what they had to do...great win for them.

I hope for no serious injuries to JMU or UR players. My professional recommendation is to rest Lee for 8 days and reevaluate him at that time.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Hey, if that puts him at 100% after the bye week for games vs the Blue Chickens and Wildcats I'll take it. =P

[MacThor]

Richmond overcame some plays that made me think "you can't do that and expect to beat a team like JMU."

The 2nd UR drive, 1st half - two consecutive drops on would-be first downs, then a missed FG.
The 1st JMU drive, 2nd half - the late hit on what would have been 4th down, followed by the JMU TD to make it 35-28. Yeesh.

[SpiderJPO]

All I can say is we will go about our business each week and keep getting better and slowly nationwide people will realize this team is the real deal. Physical domination of AGS #1 on their turf on homecoming is a good start for some recognition.

[bluehenbillk]

Wow talk about going from the pinnacle to the ****ter in 7 hours?

Host Gameday & do an awesome job of it - to get beat by Richmond, have your defense shredded & lose Vad Lee for the year with a broken ankle/foot.

Good night JMU.

[JMU2K_DukeDawg]

Losing was one thing, but it's the injuries that really have us feeling like crap. Maybe we can beat Villanova? W&M should be favored and UD is coming to life in the second half of the schedule. Sigh.

[veinup]

VAAAAAAAAAAAAD

[Eight Legger]

i'd get your "smeller" checked. This one has blowout written all over it.

This post stinks.