2023 Playoffs Round 1: Lafayette @ Delaware

[Professor Chaos]

Games kicks off on Saturday 11/25 at 2PM ET and will be streaming on ESPN+. Winner goes to #2 Montana.

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[65 Pard]

Committee opinion of these two teams apparently pretty low.....feeding winner to Montana

[gravalico]

Committee opinion of these two teams apparently pretty low.....feeding winner to MontanaAs the title of this forum suggests... Any Given Saturday...

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[CHIP72]

Part of me is happy to see Lafayette play a nearby opponent, if they had to play on the road, but part of me isn't thrilled about this either, and not for matchup purposes. Though Delaware is a fairly short trip for me (probably 1 1/2 hours), I probably won't be able to attend this game due to other commitments. (The girlfriend plans to take me out for a birthday dinner that day, partly because of conflicts we both have the following week when it IS my birthday, and I don't think she'll take kindly to me trying to change our plans that day.)

Hopefully some other Lafayette fans will be able to represent at Delaware Stadium that day. I'm sure PardsRule will be there. And assuming he is, he probably won't have to create a makeshift poncho that fails in its job. xlolx

[Bogus Megapardus]

I believe Lafayette vs. Delaware was the first ever game at Delaware Stadium.

[caribbeanhen]

Lafayette poses a real challenge to the Hens and I would say that even if Delaware was healthy, but right now Lafayette should be favored.

Delaware might have to go with true Freshman QB and we won’t know until game time

[MR. CHICKEN]

I believe Lafayette vs. Delaware was the first ever game at Delaware Stadium.

....BUT YA.....FO'GOT...TA MENTION.......DUH....... 13-12 SCORE.............DOODLE-DOO!

[Franks Tanks]

A wounded Delaware is a decent matchup for the Pards. Payback for our near miss back in 2004 (19 years ago, man time flies). A matchup vs. Delaware was also Frank’s 1st playoff game and Trox was on his staff at the time.

[HensRock]

I think the Pards have a very good chance of coming out of Newark with a 'W' this year.

[Utgrizfan]

How bad are the injuries Delaware is dealing with? I've heard their QB may be out but any others?

[KPSUL]

How bad are the injuries Delaware is dealing with? I've heard their QB may be out but any others?

A lot of bruised egos and sore butts among the Blue Hen faithful here on AGS. (although they really aren't very faithful)

[caribbeanhen]

A lot of bruised egos and sore butts among the Blue Hen faithful here on AGS. (although they really aren't very faithful)

Take a nap grumpy 😡

[caribbeanhen]

How bad are the injuries Delaware is dealing with? I've heard their QB may be out but any others?

you might not be getting your long awaited re-match

Delaware lost 2 QBs yesterday, one is definitely out. The other is unknown
true Freshman played 2.5 quarters yesterday

[Sitting Bull]

A wounded Delaware is a decent matchup for the Pards. Payback for our near miss back in 2004 (19 years ago, man time flies). A matchup vs. Delaware was also Frank’s 1st playoff game and Trox was on his staff at the time.

Wasn’t that a 28-14 win for UD? How is that a “near miss”.

[Franks Tanks]

Wasn’t that a 28-14 win for UD? How is that a “near miss”.

Fine, perhaps not a near miss. Pards had the lead in the 2nd half for a time, but yes the Hens were better. We don’t have much playoff experiences to reference here!

[Sitting Bull]

Fine, perhaps not a near miss. Pards had the lead in the 2nd half for a time, but yes the Hens were better. We don’t have much playoff experiences to reference here!

I’m not knocking it - it’s competitive - but near miss describes to me something flukish or close.

Would love to see this as a competitive game.

[ncspiderfan]

Lafayette poses a real challenge to the Hens and I would say that even if Delaware was healthy, but right now Lafayette should be favored.

Delaware might have to go with true Freshman QB and we won’t know until game time

That true freshman will have had reps in practice this time. I suspect he hit the field last week for the first time having run the practice squad all last week. Spiders were one point at Stony Brook from not playing this Saturday due to the same thing that happened to Hens when they played them. Then laid the egg at Hampton before their true freshman QB showed why they recruited him and drug them along until the starter returned.

Hope it works out, will be pulling for each conference mate until Spiders might meet them.

[Pard4Life]

Fine, perhaps not a near miss. Pards had the lead in the 2nd half for a time, but yes the Hens were better. We don’t have much playoff experiences to reference here!

Pards were positioned to tie the game late in the 4th... we were driving, then IIRC, Maurer was blitzed and threw it right to a LB (Omar??) who took it back for 6. Ball game. It was a good game... I was there but cannot recall details, argh!

Pards Rule... BREAK OUT THE TRASH BAGS!!

[Franks Tanks]

Pards were positioned to tie the game late in the 4th... we were driving, then IIRC, Maurer was blitzed and threw it right to a LB (Omar??) who took it back for 6. Ball game. It was a good game... I was there but cannot recall details, argh!

Pards Rule... BREAK OUT THE TRASH BAGS!!

I don’t remember but believe you. I recall the game was in doubt quite late, but not the details.

[Pards Rule]

Part of me is happy to see Lafayette play a nearby opponent, if they had to play on the road, but part of me isn't thrilled about this either, and not for matchup purposes. Though Delaware is a fairly short trip for me (probably 1 1/2 hours), I probably won't be able to attend this game due to other commitments. (The girlfriend plans to take me out for a birthday dinner that day, partly because of conflicts we both have the following week when it IS my birthday, and I don't think she'll take kindly to me trying to change our plans that day.)

Hopefully some other Lafayette fans will be able to represent at Delaware Stadium that day. I'm sure PardsRule will be there. And assuming he is, he probably won't have to create a makeshift poncho that fails in its job. xlolx

Of course I will be there - poncho from trash bag or not!

[caribbeanhen]

Pards were positioned to tie the game late in the 4th... we were driving, then IIRC, Maurer was blitzed and threw it right to a LB (Omar??) who took it back for 6. Ball game. It was a good game... I was there but cannot recall details, argh!

Pards Rule... BREAK OUT THE TRASH BAGS!!

https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/243320048

Garron Bible returned a fumble 87 yards for a touchdown late in

[Pard4Life]

Ah... that is a sad write-up. I forgot we were winning that game. Though now I recall... Maurer got blown up and fumbled. A better write-up: https://goleopards.com/news/2004/11/27/Lafayette_Falls_to_Defending_National_Champ_Delawa re_28_14.aspx

[Franks Tanks]

Ah... that is a sad write-up. I forgot we were winning that game. Though now I recall... Maurer got blown up and fumbled. A better write-up: https://goleopards.com/news/2004/11/27/Lafayette_Falls_to_Defending_National_Champ_Delawa re_28_14.aspx

Ouch, more painful than I remember!

[ngineer]

I think Lafayette is quite capable of pulling a minor upset at Henville. Multifaceted offense capable of keeping the ball way from the opponent with sustained drives, but also have the ability to strike quick. Winner getting sent to Montana is par for the course. Reminiscent of our 2010 team going down to Towson and pulling off the upset and getting sent to NDSU. I'm picking the 'pards, 26-23.

[Go...gate]

Picking Lafayette in a close game. Did not realize that Delaware was banged up.

[NY Crusader 2010]

Rooting for Lafayette but I see this as a somewhat close Hen win even with the injuries. Winning with a backup QB isn't impossible -- ask Holy Cross. I think Delaware rebounds from another miserable outing against Villanova. I've been watching a lot of Lafayette the past 3 weeks and haven't been that impressed. Lehigh mostly beat themselves in that 2nd half on Saturday.

That being said, I never said congrats to the Pard fans on here for a well deserved championship and playoff bid. Great season! While you guys provided some late season drama in the conference race, at the end of the day, you got it done.

[Pards Rule]

Pards were positioned to tie the game late in the 4th... we were driving, then IIRC, Maurer was blitzed and threw it right to a LB (Omar??) who took it back for 6. Ball game. It was a good game... I was there but cannot recall details, argh!

Pards Rule... BREAK OUT THE TRASH BAGS!!


Dude, Im gonna trash bag your recollection of the end of this game. We were deep in Hen turf and moving ball well TO TIE GAME when Maurer took shotgun, rolled to his right and was promptly sandwiched by two Hens (I think one was Mondo who I hated that fan response when his name was called on a tackle!) and the ball literally popped straight up and the dude returned it for TD at exactly 2:00 mark. Elvis, my friend, taped the game remotely as he was at game with me and sent it to me later on DVD. Elvis will be in the house Saturday!! What I dont recall is what yard line was the ball spotted on the interception TD (or was it ruled fumble - never came close to ground) late? It says 87 yard but I think being in backfield - we werent on 10 were we?

[Pards Rule]

Rooting for Lafayette but I see this as a somewhat close Hen win even with the injuries. Winning with a backup QB isn't impossible -- ask Holy Cross. I think Delaware rebounds from another miserable outing against Villanova. I've been watching a lot of Lafayette the past 3 weeks and haven't been that impressed. Lehigh mostly beat themselves in that 2nd half on Saturday.

That being said, I never said congrats to the Pard fans on here for a well deserved championship and playoff bid. Great season! While you guys provided some late season drama in the conference race, at the end of the day, you got it done.

Thank you sir! I expect a tough game in Henville..

[caribbeanhen]

That true freshman will have had reps in practice this time. I suspect he hit the field last week for the first time having run the practice squad all last week. Spiders were one point at Stony Brook from not playing this Saturday due to the same thing that happened to Hens when they played them. Then laid the egg at Hampton before their true freshman QB showed why they recruited him and drug them along until the starter returned.

Hope it works out, will be pulling for each conference mate until Spiders might meet them.

The Freshman played mop up duty vs Hampton and Towson, and 2 plus quarters vs Villanova. He has some skills and will be practicing as if he’s the starter this week.



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[MR. CHICKEN]

LOST UH STARTIN' OL.....TOO!.......6'3" 331 LBS......BRADLY ANYANWU...........AWK!

[Ivytalk]

The Freshman played mop up duty vs Hampton and Towson, and 2 plus quarters vs Villanova. He has some skills and will be practicing as if he’s the starter this week.



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Nicholas Minicucci (http://www.gohens.net/player_detail.php?pid=3010)
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Ramsey, NJ/Don Bosco Prep
6-2 210





Hey, the Giants won yesterday with Tommy “Don’t Call Me Danny” DeVito behind center, so anything is possible.

[Pards Rule]

The Freshman played mop up duty vs Hampton and Towson, and 2 plus quarters vs Villanova. He has some skills and will be practicing as if he’s the starter this week.



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Nicholas Minicucci (http://www.gohens.net/player_detail.php?pid=3010)
Fr. (0)
QB
Ramsey, NJ/Don Bosco Prep
6-2 210





C Hen - I dont count any QB of the Hens being subpar! BTW I think there is a chance our QB Dean DeNobile and this guy might have been on opposite sidelines as Dean played for Morris Catholic HS. Don Bosco Prep is a very good school!!

[Professor Chaos]

Matchup breakdown added to the first post of the thread.

[dbackjon]

The Blue Hens get a trip to Missoula

[fencer24]

Can someone post a link to the two team's fan boards? I just like to lurk to learn what they are saying about their teams.

[Franks Tanks]

Can someone post a link to the two team's fan boards? I just like to lurk to learn what they are saying about their teams.

Here’s the Lafayette one.

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/pardsville/

Word of caution, you have to register to view and it’s not very active (long story). Most of our chatter is here on AGS.

[fencer24]

Games kicks off on Saturday 11/25 at 2PM ET and will be streaming on ESPN+. Winner goes to #2 Montana.

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I haven't watched either of these teams this year, but looking at the stats, Delaware seems to be pass heavy and Lafayette seems run heavy. I understand that the Hens have lost QBs to injury which would hurt their game more.

[fencer24]

Here’s the Lafayette one.

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/pardsville/

Word of caution, you have to register to view and it’s not very active (long story). Most of our chatter is here on AGS.

Thanks

[crusader11]

This is going to be an awesome game. Lafayette's OL and RB (Jamar Curtis) can really play. Very curious to see what the line is for this.

[KPSUL]

I'm thinking that this thread has the potential to surpass the legendary Lafayette at New Hampshire Thread from 2013!

[MR. CHICKEN]

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HEY CARTY.........DON'T RUN DUH QB!............BRAWK!

[IslandPard]

While I'd love to see our Pards go to Missoula, let's be realistic. This is not the senior laden team that almost pulled off the victory the last time they played. Lafayette is starting either true freshman or sophomores at every position except for maybe 5 or 6. Not exact, but pretty close. Delaware redshirts, has post-grad and prep school transfers. So there will be 23-24 year-olds playing against 18-19 year olds.

I'm not being a negative nelly. We do have a punchers chance and we did beat MU and SU who have the same advantages as DU. I'm hopeful, just not optimistic of our chances.

[Pards Rule]

I'm thinking that this thread has the potential to surpass the legendary Lafayette at New Hampshire Thread from 2013!


Lets get it there friend! This is a much much better team. I didnt want us to continue to playoffs in 2013 as I knew result..

[Pards Rule]

While I'd love to see our Pards go to Missoula, let's be realistic. This is not the senior laden team that almost pulled off the victory the last time they played. Lafayette is starting either true freshman or sophomores at every position except for maybe 5 or 6. Not exact, but pretty close. Delaware redshirts, has post-grad and prep school transfers. So there will be 23-24 year-olds playing against 18-19 year olds.

I'm not being a negative nelly. We do have a punchers chance and we did beat MU and SU who have the same advantages as DU. I'm hopeful, just not optimistic of our chances.

Good brake pump...Im hoping for a hard fought one. I assume you are not coming from the end of LI. I will be coming from LBI - only 2 hours.

[Pards Rule]

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HEY CARTY.........DON'T RUN DUH QB!............BRAWK!
Hey Bird - was it you or Superman that let me park in front of their house near stadium I think it was back in mid 2010s? Would be appreciated again! Oh no the Charcoal Pit closed right? UGH - that was where we had dinner after the stellar 2004 performance. I do recall a sports columnist in News-Journal that morning predicted a 62-10 or something shellacking. As we were walking in to stadium, Hens fans were like see you at half!

[gravalico]

This is going to be an awesome game. Lafayette's OL and RB (Jamar Curtis) can really play. Very curious to see what the line is for this.While I agree with your assessment, the story for Lafayette on offense has been complimentary football. Our run game is our anchor and Curtis and the line have been awesome. But we've absolutely used the run to set up the pass (and vice versa) . While the passing game is less than spectacular it has been consistent with spectacular flashes. My concern is is looks as though DE has the ability to harness the run game and make us one dimemsinal. If that happens it's going to be a long day. What I love is this coaching staff is aggressive and can be creative when need be. More than that, this team fights. They will toe the line with confidence and they won't fold. Whether it was HC or Duke or even Temple last year...we scrapped and hung in there. If we can keep it close we have a chance.

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[Pards Rule]

While I agree with your assessment, the story for Lafayette on offense has been complimentary football. Our run game is our anchor and Curtis and the line have been awesome. But we've absolutely used the run to set up the pass (and vice versa) . While the passing game is less than spectacular it has been consistent with spectacular flashes. My concern is is looks as though DE has the ability to harness the run game and make us one dimemsinal. If that happens it's going to be a long day. What I love is this coaching staff is aggressive and can be creative when need be. More than that, this team fights. They will toe the line with confidence and they won't fold. Whether it was HC or Duke or even Temple last year...we scrapped and hung in there. If we can keep it close we have a chance.

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True analysis. We need that O line to hold stoutly! Just like Chamberlin's troops of 20th Maine did at Little Round Top!

[CHIP72]

I didn’t realize it until yesterday, but what happened to the Delaware poster “Superman7515” who had the Andre the Giant avatar? It appears he hasn’t been on here for at least a couple years.

I also wonder what happened to Lafayette poster “carney”, who has also been MIA for a while.


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[caribbeanhen]

I'm thinking that this thread has the potential to surpass the legendary Lafayette at New Hampshire Thread from 2013!

that would be great, but so many Delaware fans just aren’t on here anymore

[IslandPard]

Good brake pump...Im hoping for a hard fought one. I assume you are not coming from the end of LI. I will be coming from LBI - only 2 hours.

Definitely not. I'll be in Westchester which is a little closer but will be happy enjoying the game from my warm coach with a cold beer or 6. I actually made a hotel reservation in Easton just in case we got the bid. Oh well. There's always next year!

[MR. CHICKEN]

Hey Bird - was it you or Superman that let me park in front of their house near stadium I think it was back in mid 2010s? Would be appreciated again! Oh no the Charcoal Pit closed right? UGH - that was where we had dinner after the stellar 2004 performance. I do recall a sports columnist in News-Journal that morning predicted a 62-10 or something shellacking. As we were walking in to stadium, Hens fans were like see you at half!

NOT GUILTY & DON'T KNOW........BRAWK!

[IslandPard]

While I agree with your assessment, the story for Lafayette on offense has been complimentary football. Our run game is our anchor and Curtis and the line have been awesome. But we've absolutely used the run to set up the pass (and vice versa) . While the passing game is less than spectacular it has been consistent with spectacular flashes. My concern is is looks as though DE has the ability to harness the run game and make us one dimemsinal. If that happens it's going to be a long day. What I love is this coaching staff is aggressive and can be creative when need be. More than that, this team fights. They will toe the line with confidence and they won't fold. Whether it was HC or Duke or even Temple last year...we scrapped and hung in there. If we can keep it close we have a chance.

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Yessir! The boys will fight and come to play!

[wapiti]

Prediction:

Laughayette 17 Delaware 32

[caribbeanhen]

Sluka in the portal

what FBS destination will he be headed ?

[Karl Havoc]

Delaware is favored by 7.5.

[Pards Rule]

Delaware is favored by 7.5.
Thank you..GO LEOPARDS

[crusader11]

Sluka in the portal

what FBS destination will he be headed ?

Syracuse with Chesney in a package deal?

[gravalico]

I didn’t realize it until yesterday, but what happened to the Delaware poster “Superman7515” who had the Andre the Giant avatar? It appears he hasn’t been on here for at least a couple years.

I also wonder what happened to Lafayette poster “carney”, who has also been MIA for a while.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWe have no confirmation on this but we fear Carney may be swapping Leopard stories with Bill Russo and George "The Rose" Barclay at the great tailgate in the sky. If this team didn't bring him out of the shadows it seems like it is the only plausible explanation.

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[Pards Rule]

We have no confirmation on this but we fear Carney may be swapping Leopard stories with Bill Russo and George "The Rose" Barclay at the great tailgate in the sky. If this team didn't bring him out of the shadows it seems like it is the only plausible explanation.

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My friend I fear you are correct. I met up with him to get a ticket to 2008 game at CHT as it was problematic to get tickets to that game.

[KPSUL]

Syracuse with Chesney in a package deal?

Pretty low down move on Chesney's part if it's true. Sluka has 2 years of eligibility left doesn't he?

Maybe Boston College? They auditioned for the jobs when the both went to Chestnut Hill earlier year.

[Pard4Life]

We have no confirmation on this but we fear Carney may be swapping Leopard stories with Bill Russo and George "The Rose" Barclay at the great tailgate in the sky. If this team didn't bring him out of the shadows it seems like it is the only plausible explanation.

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I have not seen any news confirming this. He disappeared when our Board was closed.

[Grizzlies82]

I'm thinking that this thread has the potential to surpass the legendary Lafayette at New Hampshire Thread from 2013!


I'm just giddy with anticipation when you put it that way!

So let me help the cause with a post.

[UAalum72]

Can someone post a link to the two team's fan boards? I just like to lurk to learn what they are saying about their teams.
https://www.gohens.net/boards/viewforum.php?f=8

[crusader11]

Pretty low down move on Chesney's part if it's true. Sluka has 2 years of eligibility left doesn't he?

Maybe Boston College? They auditioned for the jobs when the both went to Chestnut Hill earlier year.

One year.

[caribbeanhen]

Can someone post a link to the two team's fan boards? I just like to lurk to learn what they are saying about their teams.

Delaware board is mostly let’s get the heck out of the CAA and up to FBS talk

[Go...gate]

I'm just giddy with anticipation when you put it that way!

So let me help the cause with a post.

Count me in as well!

[Pards Rule]

I didn’t realize it until yesterday, but what happened to the Delaware poster “Superman7515” who had the Andre the Giant avatar? It appears he hasn’t been on here for at least a couple years.

I also wonder what happened to Lafayette poster “carney”, who has also been MIA for a while.


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Chip, I asked Mr Chick-Fil-A on here if it was he or Superman who msg me and said I could park in front of their house in Newark for an in season game. Mr Chicken says it wasnt him, so must have been Superman. Where is he? Also P4L, Carney knew this board well, even if he couldnt migrate to the Tapatalk one, he would come back here? I mean 9-2 best season since same record in Russo's first season in 1981, arguably this team is better as 1981 had some D3 leftovers (then CCSU, CW Post, Gettysburg and yes, the Merchant Marine Academy aka Kings Point) before the schedule had been toughened for 1982 (Army, Rhode Island - both losses but close 20-10 to URI after being up 10-0 mid 3rd I read and 26-20 to Cadets)

[CHIP72]

Chip, I asked Mr Chick-Fil-A on here if it was he or Superman who msg me and said I could park in front of their house in Newark for an in season game. Mr Chicken says it wasnt him, so must have been Superman. Where is he? Also P4L, Carney knew this board well, even if he couldnt migrate to the Tapatalk one, he would come back here? I mean 9-2 best season since same record in Russo's first season in 1981, arguably this team is better as 1981 had some D3 leftovers (then CCSU, CW Post, Gettysburg and yes, the Merchant Marine Academy aka Kings Point) before the schedule had been toughened for 1982 (Army, Rhode Island - both losses but close 20-10 to URI after being up 10-0 mid 3rd I read and 26-20 to Cadets)

It was Superman who provided parking information to me for the Leopards’ game in Newark in 2018. (I parked in the same area for a Penn/Delaware game I attended in 2019. I didn’t have a problem either time.)

If you do a search on my username and “Delaware”, you should be able to find his/her exact post.


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[ysubigred]

Delaware board is mostly let’s get the heck out of the CAA and up to FBS talkYou need to be so great..

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[MR. CHICKEN]

You need to be so great..

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[MR. CHICKEN]

Boyee... I say boyeee... Dems.. loookin.. likens chickens.. BRAWK!!

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[ElCid]

Delaware really doesn't have any great wins. They lost both games they played against their two best opponents. There best win is probably NH. Lafayette's wins are just as good. I think this will be closer than a lot of people think, and Massey predicts.

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[caribbeanhen]

Delaware really doesn't have any great wins. They lost both games they played against their two best opponents. Their best win is probably NH. Lafayette's wins are just as good. I think this will be closer than a lot of people think, and Massey predicts.

I think your right and already said Lafayette should be favored

[Grizzlies82]

Wish both teams well. I'll be tuning into ESPN+ to scope it out.

I'm hoping the winner's fans take the flight to Missoula for the next step. We are very hospitable in Montana.

Don't expect any quarter for your football team. Yet you visiting east coast fans will be treated golden.

[ysubigred]

Wish both teams well. I'll be tuning into ESPN+ to scope it out.

I'm hoping the winner's fans take the flight to Missoula for the next step. We are very hospitable in Montana.

Don't expect any quarter for your football team. Yet you visiting east coast fans will be treated golden.This^^ griz fans are great. Even after the opposing team wins..

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[caribbeanhen]

Caribbean Hen on gohens

Just in case anyone didn’t know, Lafayette beat Holy Cross this year 38-35 and it wasn’t really that close. They jumped on HC early and never let them back in the game.

Lafayette is no St Francis and I think they will be able to run the football on us

Reply from a Hen fan

Lafayette is not a good football team. They just aren't. I watched what I could stomach of their game with Lehigh. That is some low-quality football in the Patriot League these days. The team that hung with Holy Cross also lost to a very modest Colgate team and barely hung on to beat Sacred Heart.

This one shouldn't be close, if the guys in blue & yellow have any pride at all. I expect a complete turnaround over last week's debacle.

who’s telling the truth ?

[Go...gate]

Caribbean Hen on gohens

Just in case anyone didn’t know, Lafayette beat Holy Cross this year 38-35 and it wasn’t really that close. They jumped on HC early and never let them back in the game.

Lafayette is no St Francis and I think they will be able to run the football on us

Reply from a Hen fan

Lafayette is not a good football team. They just aren't. I watched what I could stomach of their game with Lehigh. That is some low-quality football in the Patriot League these days. The team that hung with Holy Cross also lost to a very modest Colgate team and barely hung on to beat Sacred Heart.

This one shouldn't be close, if the guys in blue & yellow have any pride at all. I expect a complete turnaround over last week's debacle.

who’s telling the truth ?

Sounds like A Hen Fan is sufficiently full of it as to have brown eyes.

I never fail to be amazed at the disdain for the Patriot League.

[gravalico]

Caribbean Hen on gohens

Just in case anyone didn’t know, Lafayette beat Holy Cross this year 38-35 and it wasn’t really that close. They jumped on HC early and never let them back in the game.

Lafayette is no St Francis and I think they will be able to run the football on us

Reply from a Hen fan

Lafayette is not a good football team. They just aren't. I watched what I could stomach of their game with Lehigh. That is some low-quality football in the Patriot League these days. The team that hung with Holy Cross also lost to a very modest Colgate team and barely hung on to beat Sacred Heart.

This one shouldn't be close, if the guys in blue & yellow have any pride at all. I expect a complete turnaround over last week's debacle.

who’s telling the truth ? I'm telling you... Lafayette plays every opponent tough regardless of who they are. This is a keystone to the culture change Coach Troxell has instilled in the program. It started last year despite the 4 win season. We hung with Temple until late in the game. We took a ranked (#6 at the time) Holy Cross team to the wire and could have won the game but for a blocked punt (atrocious special teams last year). At Duke this year there were 3 agregious drive-killing calls so bad that even the ACC broadcast team called out the refs. It was clear home cooking was in effect to make sure the game wasn't remotely close to preserve the national ranking. To be clear Duke would have won that game regardless but the score does not reflect the play on the field. Their coach was highly complimentary of the Leopards afterwards. And as Caribbean Hen mentions. We dominated HC though the score doesn't reflect it. The game was never in doubt.

I will say this though...I understand those who watch a game and are underwhelmed. We're not high flying or consistently spectacular. We don't make it look easy. Our Walter Payton Award finalist running back makes his living off of disappearing into a nine person pile up, popping out the other side and running for an additional 30 yards. We grind it out and inject the occasional dose of spectacular. We either get up on a team and stay up on them or we hang around and pull it off in the end. Either way it hasn't worked only twice this year. A W is a W.

Here's the thing though...most of the players are underclassmen. A team of youngsters ended the HC dynasty. John, himself said he didn't expect this this year. He was only hoping for a winning season this year. He thought perhaps they might contend next year. In truth nobody really expected this. The Leopards are playing with house money. Anything can happen. Win or lose I suspect Delaware fans and players will have a new respect for Lafayette and maybe even the PL come Sunday. And get used to us because we're not going away. We will see you next year and the year after that. Go Pards!

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[Pards Rule]

https://www.gohens.net/boards/viewforum.php?f=8

We actually have Griz fans checking out our board as most never heard of this Lafayette..

[Pards Rule]

Wish both teams well. I'll be tuning into ESPN+ to scope it out.

I'm hoping the winner's fans take the flight to Missoula for the next step. We are very hospitable in Montana.

Don't expect any quarter for your football team. Yet you visiting east coast fans will be treated golden.

I would be coming 82..I have only been to Alzada in very SE corner, a cheap shot drive from Deadwood one morning of an hour each way to cross MT off my 50 state list. I want to see MORE OF MONTANA (I think I will send that to Gov. Gianforte as a new slogan?). What is the link please to your board? BTW little Lafayette (as we call ourselves) made national news over the weekend (not by beating the Hawks) but being selected as the ONLY venue to host a VP debate in 2024! Will be held on campus..Damn where will they have it - whats biggest auditorium on campus? BRAWK!

[Pards Rule]

I'm telling you... Lafayette plays every opponent tough regardless of who they are. This is a keystone to the culture change Coach Troxell has instilled in the program. It started last year despite the 4 win season. We hung with Temple until late in the game. We took a ranked (#6 at the time) Holy Cross team to the wire and could have won the game but for a blocked punt (atrocious special teams last year). At Duke this year there were 3 agregious drive-killing calls so bad that even the ACC broadcast team called out the refs. It was clear home cooking was in effect to make sure the game wasn't remotely close to preserve the national ranking. To be clear Duke would have won that game regardless but the score does not reflect the play on the field. Their coach was highly complimentary of the Leopards afterwards. And as Caribbean Hen mentions. We dominated HC though the score doesn't reflect it. The game was never in doubt.

I will say this though...I understand those who watch a game and are underwhelmed. We're not high flying or consistently spectacular. We don't make it look easy. Our Walter Payton Award finalist running back makes his living off of disappearing into a nine person pile up, popping out the other side and running for an additional 30 yards. We grind it out and inject the occasional dose of spectacular. We either get up on a team and stay up on them or we hang around and pull it off in the end. Either way it hasn't worked only twice this year. A W is a W.

Here's the thing though...most of the players are underclassmen. A team of youngsters ended the HC dynasty. John, himself said he didn't expect this this year. He was only hoping for a winning season this year. He thought perhaps they might contend next year. In truth nobody really expected this. The Leopards are playing with house money. Anything can happen. Win or lose I suspect Delaware fans and players will have a new respect for Lafayette and maybe even the PL come Sunday. And get used to us because we're not going away. We will see you next year and the year after that. Go Pards!

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A+++++ Grav, John should have you give a pep speech before game. So correct on Duke. I was fricking furious on those 3 calls. Duke fans near us agreed...Security guard said sorry but thats ACC home cooking. John will have the team focused..

[MR. CHICKEN]

33193

HERE YE GO SPOTS......FROM DUH DESK.....UH NEWS JOURNAL.....NO LINK (PAYWALL);

CARTY.....ON QB O'CONNOR....."IT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD....LOWER BODY INJURY"......DOESN'T SAY HE WON'T PLAY....BUT...INNUENDO....LEADS TA BELIEVIN' HE'S OUT!
TRUE FRESHMAN......QB NICK MINICUCCI 6'2" 210 LBS.....HAS TAKEN DUH SNAPS....WHIFF 1st & 2nd TEAMS THIS WEEK.
TRUE FRESHIE QB....DANIEL LIPOVSKI....HAS APPEARED IN TWO GAMES DIS SEASON/RFR. NOAH SANDERS YET TA PLAY......AN' ARE NOW ON DECK!
T.J. THOMAS SPELLS OG BRADLY ANYANWU (OUT WHIFF KNEE)......BRAWK!
THIS IS DELAWARE'S 24th APPEARANCE IN 51 YEARS UH PLAYOFFS.
HENS ARE 16-7 ALL-TME....HAVIN' WON 8 OF LAST 9 DANCES IN TOURNEY OPENERS.
UD IS 13-25 IN GAMES......PLAYED IN NOVEMBER.....OVERAH LAST ELEBEN YEARS....SORRY WYLIE OR A&T GUY!
2003 NATIONAL CHAMPS!!!!!
RUNNERS UP TA APPALACHIAN STATE 2007/E. WASHIN'TON 2010.

LOW TA MID 40'S.......CLOUDY IN NEW-ARK.....COME KICK-OFF.
WAIT TIL YA'S SEE OURAH CHICKEN COOP......IT'S NOT MONTANA......BUT WE'RE GETTIN' DERE!

[Pards Rule]

33193

HERE YE GO SPOTS......FROM DUH DESK.....UH NEWS JOURNAL.....NO LINK (PAYWALL);

CARTY.....ON QB O'CONNOR....."IT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD....LOWER BODY INJURY"......DOESN'T SAY HE WON'T PLAY....BUT...INNUENDO....LEADS TA BELIEVIN' HE'S OUT!
TRUE FRESHMAN......QB NICK MINICUCCI 6'2" 210 LBS.....HAS TAKEN DUH SNAPS....WHIFF 1st & 2nd TEAMS THIS WEEK.
TRUE FRESHIE QB....DANIEL LIPOVSKI....HAS APPEARED IN TWO GAMES DIS SEASON/RFR. NOAH SANDERS YET TA PLAY......AN' ARE NOW ON DECK!
T.J. THOMAS SPELLS OG BRADLY ANYANWU (OUT WHIFF KNEE)......BRAWK!
THIS IS DELAWARE'S 24th APPEARANCE IN 51 YEARS UH PLAYOFFS.
HENS ARE 16-7 ALL-TME....HAVIN' WON 8 OF LAST 9 DANCES IN TOURNEY OPENERS.
UD IS 13-25 IN GAMES......PLAYED IN NOVEMBER.....OVERAH LAST ELEBEN YEARS....SORRY WYLIE OR A&T GUY!
2003 NATIONAL CHAMPS!!!!!
RUNNERS UP TA APPALACHIAN STATE 2007/E. WASHIN'TON 2010.

LOW TA MID 40'S.......CLOUDY IN NEW-ARK.....COME KICK-OFF.
WAIT TIL YA'S SEE OURAH CHICKEN COOP......IT'S NOT MONTANA......BUT WE'RE GETTIN' DERE!

I will be there again..I was at 2004 barnburner!

[Grizzlies82]

I would be coming 82..I have only been to Alzada in very SE corner, a cheap shot drive from Deadwood one morning of an hour each way to cross MT off my 50 state list. I want to see MORE OF MONTANA (I think I will send that to Gov. Gianforte as a new slogan?). What is the link please to your board? BTW little Lafayette (as we call ourselves) made national news over the weekend (not by beating the Hawks) but being selected as the ONLY venue to host a VP debate in 2024! Will be held on campus..Damn where will they have it - whats biggest auditorium on campus? BRAWK!


eGriz.com is the dominant (or only?) online Grizzly board. There is some very good football info there. Yet be warned there are a handful of relentless posters who are just asses. Be prepared for them to annoy you and everyone else who reads their dribble. Simply ignore them if you can.

I'm very glad you made it to Montana. You are among the fortunate few who can say they have been to Alzada, Montana (apx. population 39?). If you do come out for the game, now you have to go to Yaak, Montana.

Alzada to Yaak is not quite A to Z, but close enough and you'd have the NW and SE corners of the state covered. Not to mention virtually everywhere in between within Montana is scenic. We do have a beautiful state. Hope you make your return visit to cheer on your team. Best of luck!

[Pards Rule]

eGriz.com is the dominant (or only?) online Grizzly board. There is some very good football info there. Yet be warned there are a handful of relentless posters who are just asses. Be prepared for them to annoy you and everyone else who reads their dribble. Simply ignore them if you can.

I'm very glad you made it to Montana. You are among the fortunate few who can say they have been to Alzada, Montana (apx. population 39?). If you do come out for the game, now you have to go to Yaak, Montana.

Alzada to Yaak is not quite A to Z, but close enough and you'd have the NW and SE corners of the state covered. Not to mention virtually everywhere in between within Montana is scenic. We do have a beautiful state. Hope you make your return visit to cheer on your team. Best of luck!

Thank you 82! Hopefully I get to go

[caribbeanhen]

Your Defense came to play at Princeton. Game looked like an old fashioned slobberknocker

Only thing that worked for Princeton was the intermediate passing game

[Pards Rule]

BTW poll is 70-30 Hens...

[Franks Tanks]

The Patriot was definitely up this year. Fordham finished in what, 4th place in the league, and had win over FBS Buffalo. Georgetown was solid and Bucknell even showed some spark at times. I believe we had our best record against OOC opponents in years.

We have a usual amount of 5th year guys around the league due to Covid eligibility. I wonder if this uptick will continue? If nothing else, it shows how critical the redshirt is, even with just 4-5 critical guys on every squad getting another year.

[Pards Rule]

How the hell did the UNH-Lafayette thread get to what 250 pages?

[gravalico]

How the hell did the UNH-Lafayette thread get to what 250 pages?I've never read it and I never will but it doesn't surprise me in the least. I'm sure there were tangents galore.

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[Pards Rule]

Grav, I assume you going to the game? I will DM my cell. Maybe we can meet up

[Pards Rule]

Yikes - its listed as Superman7515 last posted June 1, 2020...

[leopardball2010]

Look, I'm just pumped to be where we are! There was a lot of talk a few games ago about expectations for this Leopards team and as much as we are all fans this was a 4-7 team last year and 3-8 year before that who didn't even look that good most of the time.

We have a rebuilding culture, and a young team with new starters everywhere. If coming into this season you would have told me the Leopards finish with 7 wins, middle of the Patriot, and a victory in the rivalry I would have taken it!

Here we are 9-2, nationally ranked, and prepping for the playoffs for the first time in a decade! Our first winning season since '09 results in a playoff birth and a real chance at a playoff win.

LET'S GO!

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[gravalico]

Grav, I assume you going to the game? I will DM my cell. Maybe we can meet upI'm afraid not. I labored over the decision to do another 6 hour drive. I was leaning towards going but them I got sick. My whole family has a nasty cold from hell. I'm hacking up a lung this Thanksgiving.

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[gravalico]

Look, I'm just pumped to be where we are! There was a lot of talk a few games ago about expectations for this Leopards team and as much as we are all fans this was a 4-7 team last year and 3-8 year before that who didn't even look that good most of the time.

We have a rebuilding culture, and a young team with new starters everywhere. If coming into this season you would have told me the Leopards finish with 7 wins, middle of the Patriot, and a victory in the rivalry I would have taken it!

Here we are 9-2, nationally ranked, and prepping for the playoffs for the first time in a decade! Our first winning season since '09 results in a playoff birth and a real chance at a playoff win.

LET'S GO!

Sent from my Pixel 6 using TapatalkPreach! This will be a new "norm" for us for the foreseeable future (God willing!).

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[caribbeanhen]

I think the attendance for Delawares playoff game ve St Francis last year was just under 5,000, but smaller crowds can still make some noise

Delaware lost last two home games to Elon and Nova

[MR. CHICKEN]

I think the attendance for Delawares playoff game ve St Francis last year was just under 5,000, but smaller crowds can still make some noise

Delaware lost last two home games to Elon and Nova

......SPOTS.........PLEASE DON'T PASS....OVERAH DUH MIDDLE.......IT'S ALWAYS UNCOVERED.........CARTY....DON'T RUN DUH QB...........BRAWK!

[caribbeanhen]

......SPOTS.........PLEASE DON'T PASS....OVERAH DUH MIDDLE.......IT'S ALWAYS UNCOVERED.........CARTY....DON'T RUN DUH QB...........BRAWK!

With third string QB limited Carty dialing up some Wing T plays and Yarns practicing at QB

[MR. CHICKEN]

With third string QB limited Carty dialing up some Wing T plays and Yarns practicing at QB

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....ANYTHIN'....BUT....FAKE PUNTIN'......INSIDE OURAH OWN 10....6 MINUTES INTA 1st QUARTER......SHELVE DUH DOUBLE PASS BACK TA QB..........AN' DON'T CALL TIME-OUT......RIGHT AFTERAH.....TV TIME-OUT......JES' SAYIN'.....xwhistlex...BAWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

With third string QB limited Carty dialing up some Wing T plays and Yarns practicing at QB

AHH!.......WILDCAT AGIN'....LEOPARDS.........GENIUS!...........DOODLE-DOO!

[Henny]

Yes, Lots of concerns about this Delaware team, injuries and otherwise but I do think UD will pull this one out. If O'Connor can't give it a go, let's see what Minicucci's got after getting first team reps this week.

[IslandPard]

Edit:

In response to Grav...

Well said! And I'll say it again... a mature CAA team of 22-26 year old transfers and redshirts will beat a PL team playing true freshman a majority of the time. The age mismatch was clearly evident last year in our game against Penn. Their 5th year senior basically snapped the leg of our true freshman QB. It was a mugging like I've never seen. But we've clearly recruited well. We are VERY good at each position, which could not have been said in year's past. Our TEs are match-up nightmares. One freshman DE was the PL rookie of the year. The other DE (#95) is an absolute "unit". 2 of our LBs will get NFL looks. And on and on.

With that said, if I was a betting man, I'd pick DE over the homer pick. But our talent gives us a punchers chance. Can't wait until Sat!

[MR. CHICKEN]

AH'M EXPECTIN'....STUDENT BODY R/L.....WHIFF DINKS/DUNKS.......TA KEEP SPOTS.....HONEST..........IFIN' O'CONNER CAIN'T GO..................AWK!

DIS GAME WILL BE PLAYED OVERAH...LAND......WILL JOE....SHOW?

LET'S MAKE IT QWIK......GONNA BE CHILLY.......................................BRAWK !

[MR. CHICKEN]

Edit:

In response to Grav...

Well said! And I'll say it again... a mature CAA team of 22-26 year old transfers and redshirts will beat a PL team playing true freshman a majority of the time. The age mismatch was clearly evident last year in our game against Penn. Their 5th year senior basically snapped the leg of our true freshman QB. It was a mugging like I've never seen. But we've clearly recruited well. We are VERY good at each position, which could not have been said in year's past. Our TEs are match-up nightmares. One freshman DE was the PL rookie of the year. The other DE (#95) is an absolute "unit". 2 of our LBs will get NFL looks. And on and on.

With that said, if I was a betting man, I'd pick DE over the homer pick. But our talent gives us a punchers chance. Can't wait until Sat!


.....YOUSE BEAT...HOLY COW.....SAVE DUH SANDBAGS.....FO' UH COASTAL STORM..........ERR.....AWK!

[Pards Rule]

So Leopards and Hens I presume stay on campus for Thanksgiving...Thanks gentlemen

[MR. CHICKEN]

So Leopards and Hens I presume stay on campus for Thanksgiving...Thanks gentlemen

WILL.....OURAH BOYS.....BE ENJOYIN'......GROTTO PIZZA.....WHIFF CRUMBLY....TURKEY TOPPIN'S?

[MR. CHICKEN]

WHOM ARE DUH REFS?.....'MEMBER DUH MEACS....2007....IN CHATTY? xflaggedx


CHAIN GANG.....IN FRISCO!........BRAWK!

[Pards Rule]

I'm afraid not. I labored over the decision to do another 6 hour drive. I was leaning towards going but them I got sick. My whole family has a nasty cold from hell. I'm hacking up a lung this Thanksgiving.

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I am too since Lehigh game..What the hell is this deep lung cough?! Well, be well and look for me and the leopard on ESPN+ sir...GREAT SEASON! I never expected Pards to be 9-2 and in playoffs this year. I was actually thinking of flying to Ft Myers tomorrow for a few days early in the season thinking we would not be in playoffs. Glad I didnt!

[Pards Rule]

WHOM ARE DUH REFS?.....'MEMBER DUH MEACS....2007....IN CHATTY? xflaggedx

As long as they arent the crew that ******ed us in the Duke game, Im really good with any crew!

[gravalico]

I am too since Lehigh game..What the hell is this deep lung cough?! Wel be well and look for me and the leopard on ESPN+ sir...GREAT SEASON! I never expected Pards to be 9-2 and in playoffs this year. I was actually thinking of flying to Ft Myers tomorrow for a few days early in the season thinking we would not be in playoffs. Glad I didnt!Yeah I don't know if we're all compromised from 2 years of masks and social distancing but this cold and flu season is brutal. My abs are screaming from all of the coughing.

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[MR. CHICKEN]

Yeah I don't know if we're all compromised from 2 years of masks and social distancing but this cold and flu season is brutal. My abs are screaming from all of the coughing.

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....DON'T WASTE DUH DUCATS....ON SUDAFED...OR LUDENS........SUCKIN' ON UH JELLYBEAN.......HAS MO' MEDICINE IN IT.........BRAWK!

......PLEASE BRING YER MASK...& HANKY.........IF SITTIN' IN J.........DOODLES!

[gravalico]

....DON'T WASTE DUH DUCATS....ON SUDAFED...OR LUDENS........SUCKIN' ON UH JELLYBEAN.......HAS MO' MEDICINE IN IT.........BRAWK!

......PLEASE BRING YER MASK...& HANKY.........IF SITTIN' IN J.........DOODLES!I'm social distancing about 400 miles this weekend.

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[caribbeanhen]

Yes, Lots of concerns about this Delaware team, injuries and otherwise but I do think UD will pull this one out. If O'Connor can't give it a go, let's see what Minicucci's got after getting first team reps this week.

Dial up some Chandler Harvin and hopefully RB Cumby can go as well, the Hens have missed his speed spelling All conference RB Marcus Yarns

Get the ball in the hands of Townsend on some short pass plays

[caribbeanhen]

WHOM ARE DUH REFS?.....'MEMBER DUH MEACS....2007....IN CHATTY? xflaggedx


CHAIN GANG.....IN FRISCO!........BRAWK!

2007 was Fat Albert and he is definitely burned into memory somewhere

Chain gang gifted Eastern Washington a first down, guy was short by a foot

[CHIP72]

I think the attendance for Delawares playoff game ve St Francis last year was just under 5,000, but smaller crowds can still make some noise

Delaware lost last two home games to Elon and Nova

The weather will be a little nippy on Saturday (low 40s F for the high temperature, some wind).

[Silenoz]

We actually have Griz fans checking out our board as most never heard of this Lafayette..
Stories about loud and cold, no doubt.

[Pards Rule]

2007 was Fat Albert and he is definitely burned into memory somewhere

Chain gang gifted Eastern Washington a first down, guy was short by a foot

They didnt even measure when we were down around Duke 20 and had obvious first by a good 2 feet on a 4th down play, attempting to tie it at 14. Nope, first down Duke. I believe it was the following series as they took over on downs from us, and we stopped Duke on a similar 4th down. Nope, Duke first down, no measure. And another 4th was a leaping call on Marco Olivas which someone checked and can only be called on PATS and punts. It wasnt a punt. Gave Duke 1st down. The ACC announcers said those calls were very bad I heard.

[KPSUL]

AH'M EXPECTIN'....STUDENT BODY R/L.....WHIFF DINKS/DUNKS.......TA KEEP SPOTS.....HONEST..........IFIN' O'CONNER CAIN'T GO..................AWK!

DIS GAME WILL BE PLAYED OVERAH...LAND......WILL JOE....SHOW?

LET'S MAKE IT QWIK......GONNA BE CHILLY.......................................BRAWK !

Who's Joe?

[caribbeanhen]

Who's Joe?

Come on man

[Ivytalk]

If Joe shows, the Hens lose.

[gravalico]

If Joe shows, the Hens lose.I too am at a loss. Joe?

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[KPSUL]

Come on man

Joe Flacco? How would him showing up at the game help the Delaware effort?

[caribbeanhen]

Joe Flacco? How would him showing up at the game help the Delaware effort?

sure wouldn’t hurt anything

[Lafalumni29]

.....YOUSE BEAT...HOLY COW.....SAVE DUH SANDBAGS.....FO' UH COASTAL STORM..........ERR.....AWK!

[emoji1787][emoji1787]


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[Go Lehigh TU owl]

This game has 13 pages worth of banter while the next closet game thread has 5 or 6? IMO, this contributes to my belief that a Northeast FCS football conference (or conference in general) that further balanced academics and athletics would be a success in all facets. It might even get UD to reconsider their FBS plans given the upheaval that exists at that level right now. Otherwise, I think it would bolster this level of football in this part of the country and market itself in a way that appeals to a portion of the country that takes success and high thresholds to heart. Just look at the Yale Bowl this past Saturday and even Goodman to a lesser extent. There's still a place for tradition AND good football. Three flagship state universities, 4 elite Catholic institutions, 1 highly ranked national university, and 3 highly regarded liberal arts institutions.

I know it's not a perfect world but some arrangement, 7 game conference slate, 3 or 4 protected rivals, others rotate on what would be a regular basis...
Bucknell
Colgate
Delaware
Fordham
Georgetown
Holy Cross
Lafayette
Lehigh
Maine
New Hampshire
Villanova

This opens the door for W&M and Richmond to improve the SoCon athletically and academically....

[DFW HOYA]

This game has 13 pages worth of banter while the next closet game thread has 5 or 6? IMO, this contributes to my belief that a Northeast FCS football conference (or conference in general) that further balanced academics and athletics would be a success in all facets. It might even get UD to reconsider their FBS plans given the upheaval that exists at that level right now. Otherwise, I think it would bolster this level of football in the this part of the country and market itself in way that appeals to a portion of the country that takes success and high thresholds to heart. Just look at the Yale Bowl this past Saturday and even Goodman to a lesser extent. There's still a place for tradition AND good football. Three flagship state universities, 4 elite Catholic institutions, 1 highly ranked national university, and 3 highly regarded liberal arts institutions.

I know it's not a perfect world but some arrangement, 7 game conference slate, 3 or 4 protected rivals, others rotate on what would be a regular basis...
Bucknell
Colgate
Delaware
Fordham
Georgetown
Holy Cross
Lafayette
Lehigh
Maine
New Hampshire
Villanova

This opens the door for W&M and Richmond to improve the SoCon athletically and academically....

Delaware may already be out of the barn but a 12 team, two division structure is worth discussing:

North:
Colgate
Fordham
Holy Cross
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island

South:
Bucknell
Georgetown
Lafayette
Lehigh
Towson
Villanova

Of course, Albany, Stony Brook, and Monmouth aren't going away quietly.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Delaware may already be out of the barn but a 12 team, two division structure is worth discussing:

North:
Colgate
Fordham
Holy Cross
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island

South:
Bucknell
Georgetown
Lafayette
Lehigh
Towson
Villanova

Of course, Albany, Stony Brook, and Monmouth aren't going away quietly.

I completely agree about Stony Brook given their AAU status. I think they would be the logical choice to replace Delaware. I really believe there is/will be a significant niche market for competitive, nationally viable college football that still values the student-athlete and regional rivalries. The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic is a finicky bunch but they will invest in things that appeal to their senses.

[CHIP72]

This game has 13 pages worth of banter while the next closet game thread has 5 or 6?

I also noticed that. Considering the number of NDSU fans on here in particular, that's surprising to me.

FWIW, over on the D2 football message board, the PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) has the most active subforum of any D2 football conference. (The D2 football forums are organized by conference, with an additional general national board also included.)

[caribbeanhen]

I also noticed that. Considering the number of NDSU fans on here in particular, that's surprising to me.

FWIW, over on the D2 football message board, the PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) has the most active subforum of any D2 football conference. (The D2 football forums are organized by conference, with an additional general national board also included.)

how many playoff teams have no fans on AGS?

[CHIP72]

how many playoff teams have no fans on AGS?
Probably a few.

I suspect fans of some teams post primarily on their team's message board or on Reddit. Having said that, outside of teams that represent the flagship school(s) in their state, I don't think many DI-AA/FCS programs have many avid fans, or at least fans who regularly post on message boards discussing their teams. I know on Reddit the FCS subreddit is not particularly active, and posted game threads for all DI-AA/FCS matchups on the college football subreddit get few posts. (That's also often true with many G5 programs unless they are playing in a non-Saturday, nationally-televised game or against a P5 opponent.)

[KPSUL]

This game has 13 pages worth of banter while the next closet game thread has 5 or 6? IMO, this contributes to my belief that a Northeast FCS football conference (or conference in general) that further balanced academics and athletics would be a success in all facets. It might even get UD to reconsider their FBS plans given the upheaval that exists at that level right now. Otherwise, I think it would bolster this level of football in this part of the country and market itself in a way that appeals to a portion of the country that takes success and high thresholds to heart. Just look at the Yale Bowl this past Saturday and even Goodman to a lesser extent. There's still a place for tradition AND good football. Three flagship state universities, 4 elite Catholic institutions, 1 highly ranked national university, and 3 highly regarded liberal arts institutions.

I know it's not a perfect world but some arrangement, 7 game conference slate, 3 or 4 protected rivals, others rotate on what would be a regular basis...
Bucknell
Colgate
Delaware
Fordham
Georgetown
Holy Cross
Lafayette
Lehigh
Maine
New Hampshire
Villanova

This opens the door for W&M and Richmond to improve the SoCon athletically and academically....

It's a no-go if you don't include URI and Albany

[Wolffan]

Delaware should have a relatively easy time with the Patriot League co-champions. Even if they have to go with a 3rd stringer at QB. If he’s mobile, that’s another weapon - remember how Sluka couldn’t be stopped on the ground by Lafayette.

[Pards Rule]

Who's Joe?

Biden..grad of Delaware

[gravalico]

Biden..grad of DelawareOoohhh right! Forgot about that. He probably did as well.

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[gravalico]

Delaware should have a relatively easy time with the Patriot League co-champions. Even if they have to go with a 3rd stringer at QB. If he’s mobile, that’s another weapon - remember how Sluka couldn’t be stopped on the ground by Lafayette.Man I hope the Blue Hens are thinking this way. By the way, I promise you your 3rd string QB isn't Sluka...whom we beat.

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[Franks Tanks]

Ooohhh right! Forgot about that. He probably did as well.

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Joe apparently briefly played freshman football at UD but had to quit due to poor grades. I know he attended games on occasion when he was VP, but not sure he’s been to any lately.

[caribbeanhen]

Man I hope the Blue Hens are thinking this way. By the way, I promise you your 3rd string QB isn't Sluka...whom we beat.

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No Hen fan is thinking like him… well maybe one or two, his post was a troll

[caribbeanhen]

Joe apparently briefly played freshman football at UD but had to quit due to poor grades. I know he attended games on occasion when he was VP, but not sure he’s been to any lately.

Joe was never sighted at a practice, not even as the water boy.

[MR. CHICKEN]

.......SUPPOSSEDLY....... UH WR.....WHOM....DEY TOLD....TA GO LONG.......AN' HE DID!........:D.........BRAWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

Man I hope the Blue Hens are thinking this way. By the way, I promise you your 3rd string QB isn't Sluka...whom we beat.

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.......WELP!......DAT'S REAL INFO...WE CAN USE........xsighx............BAWQ!

[MR. CHICKEN]

Delaware should have a relatively easy time with the Patriot League co-champions. Even if they have to go with a 3rd stringer at QB. If he’s mobile, that’s another weapon - remember how Sluka couldn’t be stopped on the ground by Lafayette.

....YEAH...LET'S RUN OURAH OWN-LAH STANDIN' QB.......WHOSE FEATHERS....ARE JES' POKIN' THRU!.......COUPLE OTHERAH YOUNGINS.......HAVEN'T COME OUTTAH DUH SHELL...&......WHOM WOOD SIGNAL IN DUH PLAYS.........SCOUT TEAM D TACKLES?.....xsighx......BRAWQ!

[MR. CHICKEN]

COLD TA-MARRAH....30 DEGREE WIND CHILL.........HINT UH WHAT'S TA COME @ WASHIN'TON-GRIZZWOLD......? IS......WHOSE GOIN'....xeyebrowx.....DOODLE-DOO?

[Pards Rule]

Joe apparently briefly played freshman football at UD but had to quit due to poor grades. I know he attended games on occasion when he was VP, but not sure he’s been to any lately.

Of course cause a stir if he showed up unannounced! BTW Lafayette College wil be the HOST of 2024's only VP Debate. Where would they have it? Colton Chapel? Back in 1981 or 82 I recall going to a debate between of all people, John Dean and E. Howard Hunt at Colton! And remember attending a speech there by Julian Bond too in 1981. A reception at the old yellow ABC house for him after it where Farinon now stands..

[Pards Rule]

COLD TA-MARRAH....30 DEGREE WIND CHILL.........HINT UH WHAT'S TA COME @ WASHIN'TON-GRIZZWOLD......? IS......WHOSE GOIN'....xeyebrowx.....DOODLE-DOO?

Im going! Look for me with the hand held leopard of about 18 iches

[Pards Rule]

No Hen fan is thinking like him… well maybe one or two, his post was a troll

Wonder if he was that News-Journal columnist who reported on day of the 2004 playoff it would be a 62-10 disaster (or something very seriously close to that) for the Leopards. YO YO YO who was there (like me) and remembers that incredible Chad Walker (TE) on a 4th and what almost 25? Was that on our final series??

[MR. CHICKEN]

Im going! Look for me with the hand held leopard of about 18 iches


.....DOES IT LOOK LIKE....ONE UH SOUPY SALES....OL'......HAND PUPPETS?.......BLUH UH BLUH UH!

[KPSUL]

OK, against my better judgment, I accept the premise that this may be the closest game of Round 1 proposed on this Thread by fans of both teams. Consequently, Lafayette @ Delaware will be my primary watch this Saturday. Go Blue Pards!!

[MR. CHICKEN]

Of course cause a stir if he showed up unannounced! BTW Lafayette College wil be the HOST of 2024's only VP Debate. Where would they have it? Colton Chapel? Back in 1981 or 82 I recall going to a debate between of all people, John Dean and E. Howard Hunt at Colton! And remember attending a speech there by Julian Bond too in 1981. A reception at the old yellow ABC house for him after it where Farinon now stands..

......WHAT WAS DUH TOPIC......LOCK PICKIN'.............AWK!

[KPSUL]

FO' CLOSE GAMES......AH'D UH WENT WHIFF........AUSTIN PEAY/GARDNER-WEBSTER......OR....MAYBE NC-CENTRAL/RICHMOND......BUT WE'RE GLAD TA HAVE YA........DOODLES!

Quite possible. But Pards and Hens fans are more entertaining.

[CHIP72]

COLD TA-MARRAH....30 DEGREE WIND CHILL.........HINT UH WHAT'S TA COME @ WASHIN'TON-GRIZZWOLD......? IS......WHOSE GOIN'....xeyebrowx.....DOODLE-DOO?

CHIKENS…DON’T…LIKE COLD…NOT NUF FETHERS…SATTERRRDAY…TV DAY…FER…MR. CHICKEN?


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[MR. CHICKEN]

Quite possible. But Pards and Hens fans are more entertaining.

OOOOPS!....AH MEANT MERCER/GARDNER-WEBB........THE CATS.....CHART CORNFUSED ME...xembarrassedx...AWK!

AN' AFTERAH THINKIN' 'BOUT IT......SACK STATE/NORFF DAKOTAH

[caribbeanhen]

......WHAT WAS DUH TOPIC......LOCK PICKIN'.............AWK!

lol

KPSUL. you figure out who Joe is yet? Mr C ain't talking Joe Flacco

[MR. CHICKEN]

CHIKENS…DON’T…LIKE COLD…NOT NUF FETHERS…SATTERRRDAY…TV DAY…FER…MR. CHICKEN?


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1. TRUE DAT
2. DROPPED $39 ON MAH DUCAT......AH'LL BE SNORTIN'....COLD..... NEW-ARK OZONE.......BRAWK!

[Pards Rule]

.....DOES IT LOOK LIKE....ONE UH SOUPY SALES....OL'......HAND PUPPETS?.......BLUH UH BLUH UH!

The leopard is a legend in Lafayette circles!

[Pards Rule]

......WHAT WAS DUH TOPIC......LOCK PICKIN'.............AWK!

I remember Hunt giving a classic line looking at Dean: yeah what the President (Nixon) needed was a criminal layer not a lawyer-criminal!

[KPSUL]

lol

KPSUL. you figure out who Joe is yet? Mr C ain't talking Joe Flacco

Yeah, but only in the context of another post you made. I knew of the association but it didn't dawn on me initially. I think I heard he was vacationing on Nantucket. There once was a man on Nantucket, who... blah, blah blah. You can go ahead and finish if you'd like.

[Pards Rule]

And at this very hour on this very day 10 years ago...the Lafayette at New Hampshire thread was created (YES!) as it was announced on Selection Sunday at noon we were going to Durham. And I met the very nice Cat fans KPSUL and UNH Alum in CT in NH. Weird but true I went up in the elevator with a woman who had A Cat jersey with "RIESE" on it. I asked her if she was related to the NYC restaurant family...yes she was (which I had read about - Riese Restaurants). And I asked if she knew a Mitch Riese (who was my construction partner at McDonalds Restaurants in Philly region from 1993-2001 and I knew from discussions with him a tangential family connection) and it was his sister-in-law. Adam Riese it turns out was a backup NH QB in that game!

[caribbeanhen]

And at this very hour on this very day 10 years ago...the Lafayette at New Hampshire thread was created (YES!) as it was announced on Selection Sunday at noon we were going to Durham. And I met the very nice Cat fans KPSUL and UNH Alum in CT in NH. Weird but true I went up in the elevator with a woman who had A Cat jersey with "RIESE" on it. I asked her if she was related to the NYC restaurant family...yes she was. And I aske dif she knew a Mitch Riese (who was my construction partner at McDonalds Restaurants in Philly region from 1993-2001) and it was his sister. Adam Riese it turns out was a backup NH QB in that game!

I honestly really like your stories

[Pards Rule]

I honestly really like your stories

Thank you CH! All bizarre but true!

[MR. CHICKEN]

DUH VOTIN'....ON AGS....HENS/PARDS..(68%/32%)...RIGHT IN LINE....WHIFF DUH RED HERRIN'S....(66%/34%)......AS UH 3PM EASTERN.......BAWQ!

[Pards Rule]

Be interesting if they solicited input on spreads...say to 7.5, 7.5 to 14 etc

[KPSUL]

And at this very hour on this very day 10 years ago...the Lafayette at New Hampshire thread was created (YES!) as it was announced on Selection Sunday at noon we was a were going to Durham. And I met the very nice Cat fans KPSUL and UNH Alum in CT in NH. Weird but true I went up in the elevator with a woman who had A Cat jersey with "RIESE" on it. I asked her if she was related to the NYC restaurant family...yes she was (which I had read about - Riese Restaurants). And I asked if she knew a Mitch Riese (who was my construction partner at McDonalds Restaurants in Philly region from 1993-2001 and I knew from discussions with him a tangential family connection) and it was his sister-in-law. Adam Riese it turns out was a backup NH QB in that game!

Adam Reise stayed a backup for his career, but he played several memorable games in 2016 when he was #2 to Trevor Knight in Knights Sophomore year and 1st as the starter. The one I remember best was Reise coming in in the 4th Qtr with 9 minutes, down by 31 points vs JMU. He led the Wildcats back with 28 points in the last 7 minutes. During that span of time UNH recovered two JMU fumbles and recovered two onside kicks. The comeback came up 3 pts short when JMU recovered the third UNH onside kick with 1 minute left. He also Quarterbacked the 64-21 win over Lehigh in the 1st round of the playoffs. JMU got their revenge when they beat UNH in Harrisonburg, VA in the 2nd Round 55-22, on their way to the FCS Championship. Adam Reise was very well liked by the other UNH Seniors that year, and a lot of UNH fans thought he should have played more.

Good luck to you and your Pards tomorrow!

[Pards Rule]

Hey CaribbHen & the Chicken - can I park free on nearby streets at UD?

[Pards Rule]

Adam Reise stayed a backup for his career, but he played several memorable games in 2016 when he was #2 to Trevor Knight in Knights Sophomore year and 1st as the starter. The one I remember best was Reise coming in in the 4th Qtr with 9 minutes, down by 31 points vs JMU. He led the Wildcats back with 28 points in the last 7 minutes. During that span of time UNH recovered two JMU fumbles and recovered two onside kicks. The comeback came up 3 pts short when JMU recovered the third UNH onside kick with 1 minute left. He also Quarterbacked the 64-21 win over Lehigh in the 1st round of the playoffs. JMU got their revenge when they beat UNH in Harrisonburg, VA in the 2nd Round 55-22, on their way to the FCS Championship. Adam Reise was very well liked by the other UNH Seniors that year, and a lot of UNH fans thought he should have played more.

Good luck to you and your Pards tomorrow!

Thank you - wow what a comeback! What year did Adam graduate?

[2wagriz]

Just wanted to wish both the teams best of luck on Saturday. Will be eager to see how each team plays. If you get the chance to make it to Missoula for round 2, hope you will take the opportunity to come attend the game!

[caribbeanhen]

Hey CaribbHen & the Chicken - can I park free on nearby streets at UD?

I got this from a great source who is a lifetime Newark resident and season ticket holder

“Patterson Schwartz lot or the Bus lot across the street “

[KPSUL]

Thank you - wow what a comeback! What year did Adam graduate? 2016. Oh yeah one other thing of interest - Reise was a lefty.

[caribbeanhen]

I got this from a great source who is a lifetime Newark resident and season ticket holder

“Patterson Schwartz lot or the Bus lot across the street “

ok Patterson Schwartz might be 10 bucks now

[Gangtackle11]

Adam Reise stayed a backup for his career, but he played several memorable games in 2016 when he was #2 to Trevor Knight in Knights Sophomore year and 1st as the starter. The one I remember best was Reise coming in in the 4th Qtr with 9 minutes, down by 31 points vs JMU. He led the Wildcats back with 28 points in the last 7 minutes. During that span of time UNH recovered two JMU fumbles and recovered two onside kicks. The comeback came up 3 pts short when JMU recovered the third UNH onside kick with 1 minute left. He also Quarterbacked the 64-21 win over Lehigh in the 1st round of the playoffs. JMU got their revenge when they beat UNH in Harrisonburg, VA in the 2nd Round 55-22, on their way to the FCS Championship. Adam Reise was very well liked by the other UNH Seniors that year, and a lot of UNH fans thought he should have played more.

Good luck to you and your Pards tomorrow!

The pride of Steinert HS, Hamilton, NJ. Adam was an equally talented baseball player & his HS is a perennial public school state power in the sport. xpeacex

[MUHAWKS]

Be interesting if they solicited input on spreads...say to 7.5, 7.5 to 14 etc


Delaware laying 7. I am staying far away and just enjoying the game..

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

I got the 'Pards by a FG. Not only do I think they have the better coach, I don't see a significant talent disparity 1-30 or so; depth will always be an issue vs conferences that redshirt. Also, Lafayette is due to break through and capture their first playoff win.

I'm actually pulling for Lafayette. Anything to further enhance the fire burning under Lehigh's ass...

[caribbeanhen]

Delaware laying 7. I am staying far away and just enjoying the game..

smart move

[caribbeanhen]

I got the 'Pards by a FG. Not only do I think they have the better coach, I don't see a significant talent disparity 1-30 or so; depth will always be an issue vs conferences that redshirt. Also, Lafayette is due to break through and capture their first playoff win.

I'm actually pulling for Lafayette. Anything to further enhance the fire burning under Lehigh's ass...

What Delaware game(s) have you watched Lehigh TU?

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

What Delaware game(s) have you watched Lehigh TU?

Penn State and Villanova...not a Flo guy. However, I stay abreast of the Hens in other ways. Their best game came against Towson imo. I actually picked the Tigers in that one but was emphatically proved wrong. This is hardly the 2000 or 2010 UD team Lehigh played or the version Lafayette played in 2004. The program as well as the environment has eroded from that era.

I look at UD similar to UNH last year and Lafayette half-a-step behind 2022 HC.

[caribbeanhen]

Penn State and Villanova...not a Flo guy. However, I stay abreast of the Hens in other ways. Their best game came against Towson imo. I actually picked the Tigers in that one but was emphatically proved wrong. This is hardly the 2000 or 2010 UD team Lehigh played or the version Lafayette played in 2004. The program as well as the environment has eroded from that era.

I look at UD similar to UNH last year and Lafayette half-a-step behind 2022 HC.

I figured it was the Nova game you saw, Hens always make Nova look real good

The QB that played against Towson is a JUCO transfer from Iowa Central named Zach Marker, he played great but got hurt right before half time on dirty hit. Nova was his first game back and he got hurt again…. Lower leg. He also got hurt in Penn State game. Ryan O’Conner the opening day QB and also hurt against Nova.

[ngineer]

Hey, the Giants won yesterday with Tommy “Don’t Call Me Danny” DeVito behind center, so anything is possible.

Yeah, I heard he came off the "taxi" squad...xsmiley_wix

[ngineer]

WHOM ARE DUH REFS?.....'MEMBER DUH MEACS....2007....IN CHATTY? xflaggedx


CHAIN GANG.....IN FRISCO!........BRAWK!

You don't want those guys! I remember the MEAC refs in Goodman in 2004 to this day giving JMU 7 shots from the one yard line!xmadxxbangxxflamemadxxshakingmadx

[ngineer]

This game has 13 pages worth of banter while the next closet game thread has 5 or 6? IMO, this contributes to my belief that a Northeast FCS football conference (or conference in general) that further balanced academics and athletics would be a success in all facets. It might even get UD to reconsider their FBS plans given the upheaval that exists at that level right now. Otherwise, I think it would bolster this level of football in this part of the country and market itself in a way that appeals to a portion of the country that takes success and high thresholds to heart. Just look at the Yale Bowl this past Saturday and even Goodman to a lesser extent. There's still a place for tradition AND good football. Three flagship state universities, 4 elite Catholic institutions, 1 highly ranked national university, and 3 highly regarded liberal arts institutions.

I know it's not a perfect world but some arrangement, 7 game conference slate, 3 or 4 protected rivals, others rotate on what would be a regular basis...
Bucknell
Colgate
Delaware
Fordham
Georgetown
Holy Cross
Lafayette
Lehigh
Maine
New Hampshire
Villanova

This opens the door for W&M and Richmond to improve the SoCon athletically and academically....

Sound good to me!

[ngineer]

Im going! Look for me with the hand held leopard of about 18 iches

Good luck wishes! After you guys, Delaware was a next big long time rival, but Tubby and Whitehead didn't get along the number of games shrunk until the Hens wouldn't travel to Goodman anymore...wouldn't even do a two at UD and one at Lehigh rotation. Last regular season game was when Lembo was HC and game went to OT. Anyway, say hi to the famous "Pee Wall"...most efficient mens room in any stadium I have ever been in!

[Go...gate]

I remember Hunt giving a classic line looking at Dean: yeah what the President (Nixon) needed was a criminal layer not a lawyer-criminal!
.
Fun fact: John Dean attended but did not graduate from Colgate. He was a member of the Debate Team.

[Pards Rule]

.
Fun fact: John Dean attended but did not graduate from Colgate. He was a member of the Debate Team.

That I did not know!!!

[Pards Rule]

I got this from a great source who is a lifetime Newark resident and season ticket holder

“Patterson Schwartz lot or the Bus lot across the street “

:) thanks

[Pards Rule]

2016. Oh yeah one other thing of interest - Reise was a lefty.

I think Jim told me that when I related story of the unexpected encounter the next morning. All of us ironically were in the Dover NH Microtel Inn!

[Pards Rule]

Just wanted to wish both the teams best of luck on Saturday. Will be eager to see how each team plays. If you get the chance to make it to Missoula for round 2, hope you will take the opportunity to come attend the game!

Thank you much 2 WA Griz. I totally plan to and make sure my MT adventures extend to more than Alzada (which only cafe did have the most excellent chili I discovered!). Maybe I will be lucky to bump into Sen. Jon Tester, a personal favorite public official of mine. And shake his hand with one finger pulled back! (Inside joke for Montana folk)

[Pards Rule]

ok Patterson Schwartz might be 10 bucks now

Thx i parked there Im very sure in the rain game Sept 12, 2015 - first time we had played Delaware since George McGovern was the Democratic nominee in 1972. Game won by Hens Oct 7, 1972 by 27-0. Weirdest score on Oct 21, 1967, Hens 21 Pards 2. This is my first time on AGS commenting on a Lafayette-Delaware playoff game. I joined a year after 2004 game, Nov 2005

[caribbeanhen]

Thx i parked there Im very sure in the rain game Sept 12, 2015 - first time we had played Delaware since George McGovern was the Democratic nominee in 1972. Game won by Hens Oct 7, 1972 by 27-0. Weirdest score on Oct 21, 1967, Hens 21 Pards 2. This is my first time on AGS commenting on a Lafayette-Delaware playoff game. I joined a year after 2004 game, Nov 2005

Some good history right there. The rain game Yes it was wet, I remember some of the talk after that game was about the Section J fans getting it on with your bench ……but that’s normal

oh, might not be any free parking anymore

have a safe trip

[Pards Rule]

Not so fun fact...last time we beat Hens in a game was before Kennedy was president and before my parents married, a mere 3-0 win on Oct 8, 1960.

[gravalico]

Not so fun fact...last time we beat Hens in a game was before Kennedy was president and before my parents married, a mere 3-0 win on Oct 8, 1960.Which has absolutely no bearing on the game today. Hell what happened last week is totally irrelevant let alone 1960. Leopards had a great week of practice. They are healthy and ready to go. They just have to do what they've been doing all year. Show up and fight! If they play like they know how this squad is capable of great things. Here we go. Go Pards!!

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[leopardball2010]

Which has absolutely no bearing on the game today. Hell what happened last week is totally irrelevant let alone 1960. Leopards had a great week of practice. They are healthy and ready to go. They just have to do what they've been doing all year. Show up and fight! If they play like they know how this squad is capable of great things. Here we go. Go Pards!!

Sent from my SM-F711U using TapatalkAGREED! Nothing like a Thanksgiving dinner with your team. That's a memory I will hold on to for the rest of my life.

Nothing left for this season but to take care of business. Lots of history on the line, but I'm sure none of the boys wearing maroon and white will be concerning themselves with any of that today. It's all about the next snap, the next possible win.

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[Wolffan]

Originally Posted by Wolffan https://www.anygivensaturday.com/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png (https://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?p=3161930#post3161930)
Delaware should have a relatively easy time with the Patriot League co-champions. Even if they have to go with a 3rd stringer at QB. If he’s mobile, that’s another weapon - remember how Sluka couldn’t be stopped on the ground by Lafayette.


Man I hope the Blue Hens are thinking this way. By the way, I promise you your 3rd string QB isn't Sluka...whom we beat.

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You do realize Sluka had arm issues that game (and sat the next two games for the same issue)? And he still ran for 330 yards. I'm thinking all Delaware QBs throw better than an injured Sluka...and Laffy may be vulnerable to a running QB.

[Pards Rule]

Originally Posted by Wolffan https://www.anygivensaturday.com/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png (https://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?p=3161930#post3161930)
Delaware should have a relatively easy time with the Patriot League co-champions. Even if they have to go with a 3rd stringer at QB. If he’s mobile, that’s another weapon - remember how Sluka couldn’t be stopped on the ground by Lafayette.



You do realize Sluka had arm issues that game (and sat the next two games for the same issue)? And he still ran for 330 yards. I'm thinking all Delaware QBs throw better than an injured Sluka...and Laffy may be vulnerable to a running QB.

Without question I think Coach Troxell and team know Hens have looked at HC tape. Pards should be prepared for this and short game. Im leaving now

[caribbeanhen]

Originally Posted by Wolffan https://www.anygivensaturday.com/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png (https://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?p=3161930#post3161930)
Delaware should have a relatively easy time with the Patriot League co-champions. Even if they have to go with a 3rd stringer at QB. If he’s mobile, that’s another weapon - remember how Sluka couldn’t be stopped on the ground by Lafayette.



You do realize Sluka had arm issues that game (and sat the next two games for the same issue)? And he still ran for 330 yards. I'm thinking all Delaware QBs throw better than an injured Sluka...and Laffy may be vulnerable to a running QB.

haha if our third string True Freshman was anything like Sluka, even a wingless Sluka, he wouldn’t be third string

[caribbeanhen]

Which has absolutely no bearing on the game today. Hell what happened last week is totally irrelevant let alone 1960. Leopards had a great week of practice. They are healthy and ready to go. They just have to do what they've been doing all year. Show up and fight! If they play like they know how this squad is capable of great things. Here we go. Go Pards!!

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No just some good history is all

[gravalico]

No just some good history is allUnderstood. And Lafayette has three national championships and invented the football helmet and the huddle. I wish history had bearing on today's game. We'd win in a landslide.

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[MR. CHICKEN]

Understood. And Lafayette has three national championships and invented the football helmet and the huddle. I wish history had bearing on today's game. We'd win in a landslide.

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WHAT'S UH HUDDLE.......xdontknowx......AWK?

[MR. CHICKEN]

...........DUH TICKET TA MISERYOULA......RUNS THRU NEW-ARK......HOME UH..... "NO FREE".....PARKIN'.........xhypedx..........BRAWK!

[Wolffan]

haha if our third string True Freshman was anything like Sluka, even a wingless Sluka, he wouldn’t be third string LOL 330 (!!) versus Lafayette (when they had to realize something was going on with his throwing arm/shoulder) was the most Sluka ran in his career (by far) and a FCS record. Perhaps you don't have to be Sluka to succeed via QB run v Laffayete.

[DFW HOYA]

Understood. And Lafayette has three national championships and invented the football helmet and the huddle. I wish history had bearing on today's game. We'd win in a landslide.
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Those three national championships came from a writer regarded as an " ex-coach and loyal supporter of athletics of Lafayette" who lived in Easton, PA.

[Grizzlies82]

I remember Hunt giving a classic line looking at Dean: yeah what the President (Nixon) needed was a criminal layer not a lawyer-criminal!


Well that line alone was worth the price of admission.

[MR. CHICKEN]

Well that line alone was worth the price of admission.


HEY CLARK.....HOW'S DUH WEATHER.......OUTDERE............BAWK?

[gravalico]

LOL 330 (!!) versus Lafayette (when they had to realize something was going on with his throwing arm/shoulder) was the most Sluka ran in his career (by far) and a FCS record. Perhaps you don't have to be Sluka to succeed via QB run v Laffayete.Ok so, QB sweep right, QB sweep left. Good plan. Bring it!

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[MR. CHICKEN]

CARTY.....DON'T RUN DUH QB........xnonox............DOODLE-DOO!

[gravalico]

CARTY.....DON'T RUN DUH QB........xnonox............DOODLE-DOO!Hopefully your third string QB runs for 500 yards and loses by three points...just like HC.

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[MR. CHICKEN]

YER OC....DIMUZIO....RODE PINE WHIFF CARTY....HERE @ DUH FCS MECCA......COACHED SOME UNDER KC....(IN CHARGE UH BALL BAG).......AN' SON UH FORMER DELAWARE QB....TOM DIMUZIO...BET HE'S WEARIN'...SOME UD GEAR...UNDER HIS LAFFY PARKA.....AWQ!

[Grizzlies82]

HEY CLARK.....HOW'S DUH WEATHER.......OUTDERE............BAWK?


I'm in Montana, though not Missoula. Here, the past couple of days were rather cold (highs in the 20's) but we're looking at the 40's again.

Looking ahead, the forecast for Missoula next Saturday is a high of 35 degrees. Not too bad for the end of November.

However, it is scheduled to be the night game. So I'd suggest you pack extra warm socks, and maybe even bring a hat. :)

[caribbeanhen]

Understood. And Lafayette has three national championships and invented the football helmet and the huddle. I wish history had bearing on today's game. We'd win in a landslide.

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Delaware

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
1946 · 1963 · 1971
1972 · 1979 · 2003RUNNERS-UP
1974 · 1978 · 1982
2007 · 2010

[caribbeanhen]

LOL 330 (!!) versus Lafayette (when they had to realize something was going on with his throwing arm/shoulder) was the most Sluka ran in his career (by far) and a FCS record. Perhaps you don't have to be Sluka to succeed via QB run v Laffayete.

disagree

Sluka is special

next

[MR. CHICKEN]

........WELP SPOTS.....AH'M TEN ER SO RED LIGHTS....FROM DUH TUB........TIME TA LATHER-UP.....AN' PREPARE.....FO' UH COLD ONE......MAY DUH BEST TEAM!..........xhandshakex........DOODLES!

[Franks Tanks]

LOL 330 (!!) versus Lafayette (when they had to realize something was going on with his throwing arm/shoulder) was the most Sluka ran in his career (by far) and a FCS record. Perhaps you don't have to be Sluka to succeed via QB run v Laffayete.

Cross fans are still damaged by the Pards coming to Fitton and pushing the Crusaders around. Sluka is a great player, period. About 200 of his yards came on scrambles rather than designed runs. He made some great plays on those scrambles, but remember it took a historic individual effort to keep the game close.

When you guys needed a stop late, we ran right down your throats for the clinching TD.

[Franks Tanks]

Those three national championships came from a writer regarded as an " ex-coach and loyal supporter of athletics of Lafayette" who lived in Easton, PA.

The 1896 team is legitimate and listed in official NCAA records as co nation champs with Princeton. The 21 and 26 ones are dubious. As usually, you’re about 1/2 right.

[gravalico]

The 1896 team is legitimate and listed in official NCAA records as co nation champs with Princeton. The 21 and 26 ones are dubious. As usually, you’re about 1/2 right.Good stuff Tanks. The only history that has any bearing on the teams today is the helmet we invented. You're welcome.

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[2wagriz]

Thank you much 2 WA Griz. I totally plan to and make sure my MT adventures extend to more than Alzada (which only cafe did have the most excellent chili I discovered!). Maybe I will be lucky to bump into Sen. Jon Tester, a personal favorite public official of mine. And shake his hand with one finger pulled back! (Inside joke for Montana folk)

Tried to send you a PM but it said your inbox is overflowing, lol.
Yes. I plan to go to the game. If you or any fans plan to head our way, shoot me a PM. Would be more than willing to help anyone out with logistics, cheaper flight towns, where to eat, stay and play.
Good luck to all today!

[Franks Tanks]

Good stuff Tanks. The only history that has any bearing on the teams today is the helmet we invented. You're welcome.

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Those pre AP poll national champions are a bit wild. I think Texas A&M claims like 8 from those days that nobody really agrees with.

[Wolffan]

Cross fans are still damaged by the Pards coming to Fitton and pushing the Crusaders around. Sluka is a great player, period. About 200 of his yards came on scrambles rather than designed runs. He made some great plays on those scrambles, but remember it took a historic individual effort to keep the game close.

When you guys needed a stop late, we ran right down your throats for the clinching TD.

There’s no doubt the Pards are worthy Patriot League Co-Champions.

And nobody has suggested otherwise.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

'Pards defense gets a huge stop on 4th and 1!

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

TD 'Pards! Great start for Lafayette!

Pards 7-0 9:28 1Q

[SeattleCat]

What a block by the Delaware Qb. 7-7

[Utgrizfan]

What a block by the Delaware Qb. 7-7

Was a very nice hit, for a second I thought they might call blindside block on it but glad they didnt.

[SeattleCat]

Why is Delaware even throwing the ball, They're o line is owning the Pards.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

'Pards had an easy TD but the WR stepped out of bounds...

[Sader87]

Lafayette is no joke....

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

TD Lafayette! They're showing great balance....

Lafayette 14-7 2:43 1Q

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

'Pards recover a UD fumble!

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Then Lafayette hits the Hens with a bomb for a TD! Troxell has his team uber prepared...

Lafayette 21-7 0:27 1Q

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Pards with an INT!!

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

TD Lafayette!

Pards 28-7 14:34 2Q

[fencer24]

Darn, but Delaware us making me regret my choice in the poll.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Lafayette with their 3rd INT of the half! At the Hen 30 or so yard line...

[grizband]

I originally selected Lafayette in my pick 'em bracket, then changed last minute...really regretting that move!

[Franks Tanks]

Why is Delaware even throwing the ball, They're o line is owning the Pards.

By what measure? They have about 30 yards rushing.

[Sader87]

Transitive property etc etc....but this game is illustrating that HC was screwed....

[CrunchGriz]

Wow...Delaware is looking like total crap right now. Didn't think I'd see that.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Pards miss a 33 yard FG...

[crusader11]

Patriot League might not be so bad…

[JacksFan40]

Transitive property etc etc....but this game is illustrating that HC was screwed....
Could be, or it could be illustrating that Delaware is hot garbage.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Patriot League might not be so bad…

Absolutely is not! Besides, the league has a looooong history of beating CAA/A10 teams in the playoffs. The problem has generally been depth but thankfully even that has improved the last 2 years.

[Catbooster]

I originally selected Lafayette in my pick 'em bracket, then changed last minute...really regretting that move!
Same here.

[KPSUL]

Transitive property etc etc....but this game is illustrating that HC was screwed....

Delaware is making Lafayette look like Penn St.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

TD Hens! We got a game heading to the second half in Newark...

Lafayette 28-13 0:38 2Q

[Franks Tanks]

TD Hens! We got a game heading to the second half in Newark...

Lafayette 28-14 0:38 2Q
Yes, Delaware was not going to quit and too much talent for Lafayette to just pull away. Up 15 at the half is a great position for Lafayette.

[pardfan]

38 seconds and two timeouts...taking a knee. Don't play scared. If the score were the other way, Delaware would not take a knee.

[CHIP72]

Running some errands this afternoon and no SiriusXM for this game (and outside of UD’s radio station’s range), but I was pleasantly surprised when I checked the score. Hopefully the Leopards can hold on during the final 30 minutes of regulation.


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[Lafalumni29]

We are not known for putting together consistent halves of fball. [emoji1693]🫣


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[pardfan]

This game must be kept out of the hands of our (LC) special teams. Period.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

UD forces a fumble on the Pard's opening possession! Lafayette QB has taken some big hits this game...

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Lafayette stops UD on 4th and goal! A bit surprised UD didn't take the points....

NM...apparently they called PI...i didn't see the penalty...