#7 Villanova at Northeastern Game Thread

[Hoyadestroya85]

The big question is, can Villanova put the gut wrenching defeat last week behind them?
and can Northeastern finally win a close game at home against a quality opponent?

Villanova audio link
http://gmppodcast.com/stream/wpen/

[Hoyadestroya85]

Kickoff Villanova- Returned to the NU 28 Yard Line

[Hoyadestroya85]

NU fake punt to the 44 yard line

[Hoyadestroya85]

TD NU Broomfield to Mandeville
Extra Point good
7-0 NU

[Hoyadestroya85]

TD Villanova
Whitney to Szczur
7-7

[Hoyadestroya85]

Northeastern is moving the ball well through the air since the fake punt

[alexale23]

i always think northeastern is a better team then peeps give em credit for. One year they are going to surprise every1

[Hoyadestroya85]

i always think northeastern is a better team then peeps give em credit for. One year they are going to surprise every1

that's a good point, unfortunately they don't have much to impress recruits with..

14-7 Villanova

14 in change left in the 2nd

[Philliesfan980]

Anyone here have a TV link for this game?

[Hoyadestroya85]

no tv for the game.. only radio..

[alexale23]

any updates on this game

[Philliesfan980]

I'm listening to this game and watching the Penn/Brown game.. Northeastern is in the redzone after a interception.. 20-7 Nova, mid 3rd.

[Philliesfan980]

20-14 Nova, Northeastern touchdown pass. 8:49 left in the 3rd.

[Hoyadestroya85]

Northeastern was able to capitalize on a Villanova Turnover, and now it's a ballgame..

[Philliesfan980]

Nice third down conversion by Whitney, Nova is driving again.

[Philliesfan980]

Marcou (Sp) misses a 38 yard FG.. wide right. 20-14 nova late in the 3rd.

[smcwildcat]

good game

[smcwildcat]

please win NU

[Philliesfan980]

4th and 5 ... huge stop by Nova on their own 37!

[Philliesfan980]

Whitney throws an INT, might see Young on the next series.

[Philliesfan980]

Big 3rd down conversion for Northeastern. 1st and 10 Northeastern from the Nova 33, 8:38 left.

[Philliesfan980]

Big sack by Nova.. 2nd and 19 from the Nova 43 for Northeastern.

[Philliesfan980]

Big 1st down pass on 2nd and 19.. down to the Nova 23-22.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Thanks for these updates PhilliesFan ... you are alot quicker than the espn game tracker!

[Hoyadestroya85]

man this is intense
interception villanova ball on about the Villanova 41yard line

[Philliesfan980]

Thanks for these updates PhilliesFan ... you are alot quicker than the espn game tracker!

No problem! Sorry for the shoddy play by play.. trying to listen to this and watch the Penn game on versus at the same time ;)

Nova down to the 35.. 1st down! Nice catch by Atkinson

[Philliesfan980]

3:40 left.. 2 timeouts for northeastern.. 2nd and 6 from the Nova 41... Whitney overthrows a wide open Ceaser.. BIG 3rd down and 6.

[Philliesfan980]

3rd and 6... from the Nova 41. Whitney complete to Harvey, down to the 45 of Northeastern!

[Philliesfan980]

2:22 left.. 2nd and 3 from the NE 38... Ball picks up a 1st down to the 31, possible personal foul for a late hit on NE.. and Nova gets it! 1st down on the 17!

[Philliesfan980]

1:27 left to go in the 4th. 3rd and 4 from the NE 11 yard line.

[Philliesfan980]

Ball runs the ball down to the 4 yard line.. 44 seconds left. Game over

[Philliesfan980]

This won't help them in the polls.. but Nova wins 20-14 over Northeastern

[Hoyadestroya85]

This won't help them in the polls.. but Nova wins 20-14 over Northeastern

all i care about is finishing the season strong, NU played a hell of a game, they were prepared

[Sam Adams]

seems like nova is entering its fade

[Philliesfan980]

seems like nova is entering its fade

Not sure how you can say that. They're a fluke play away from being in the top 3-4.

[rcny46]

Tough one next week in Philadelphia for UNH.They'll have to play a lot better then they have been to have any shot at winning that game.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

I don't really think you can say Villanova is in a 'fade' yet. Sure, you'd like to see them respond to the tough loss last week a little bit better. Let's see what happens next week vs. UNH. I am looking forward to that one.

[Hoyadestroya85]

I don't really think you can say Villanova is in a 'fade' yet. Sure, you'd like to see them respond to the tough loss last week a little bit better. Let's see what happens next week vs. UNH. I am looking forward to that one.

I honestly think Villanova was looking ahead somewhat.. as was the case with the UPenn game.. The last time Villanova had a nail biter like this, they beat Richmond the very next week, so i expect them to come out fighting in front of a fairly solid home crowd, especially if the weather is halfway decent.

[charliej]

seems like nova is entering its fade

Probably more Nova entering Parsons Field....always have a tough time there for some reason.

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

Let's hope 'Nova is very overconfident next weekend vs a NH team that no one yet believes is for real or gives them any chance vs the Philly Powerhouse. After all, NO Santos, NO Ball, .... NO Chip Kelly, .....

[smcwildcat]

haha well said ... no one has unh in this game...and thats how I love it

[Anovafan]

The UNH game is Nova's season, no way will they overlook this one. From what I can tell, UNH has a very good offense that will score some points but a pretty average defense. I am glad this one is at Nova, otherwise I would probably give UNH the edge.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

The UNH game is Nova's season, no way will they overlook this one. From what I can tell, UNH has a very good offense that will score some points but a pretty average defense. I am glad this one is at Nova, otherwise I would probably give UNH the edge.

I'm not sure about that since you could lose and still have an 8-3 record with a win over a very good Richmond team, a win over at a minimum a good W&M team and a loss snatched from the jaws of victory against #1 JMU. You'd win a few tiebreakers with that resume IMHO.

[WrenFGun]

What an exciting game to look forward too. I think Villanova is the clear favorite given their experience this season and the CAA South's domination of the North. With that said, the best opportunity for a statement game left on UNH's schedule. Put the idiots suggesting they're not a contender at rest, for sure.

[Anovafan]

I'm not sure about that since you could lose and still have an 8-3 record with a win over a very good Richmond team, a win over at a minimum a good W&M team and a loss snatched from the jaws of victory against #1 JMU. You'd win a few tiebreakers with that resume IMHO.

Nova has been left out of the dance at 8-3 before. 9-2 puts all doubts to rest. Any way you slice it, this is a big game for Nova. I think more so for Nova than UNH based on records. At 7-1 UNH is looking pretty good on paper.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Nova has been left out of the dance at 8-3 before. 9-2 puts all doubts to rest. Any way you slice it, this is a big game for Nova. I think more so for Nova than UNH based on records. At 7-1 UNH is looking pretty good on paper.

So has UNH! Especially painful since we beat you guys decisively in week 10 (of 12) and we both ended up 8-3. You guys got the bid and we stayed home. The reason given was because we lost to Northeastern in the week 12 game.

No argument about it being a big game for both teams. Even if Nova loses to UNH, you have a win over Richmond and W&M on your resume. UNH has neither, but can get a similar one with a win over UMass. Right now, I think UNH getting a Nova win is more important than Nova getting a win over UNH. We can agree to disagree.

[Anovafan]

So has UNH! Especially painful since we beat you guys decisively in week 10 (of 12) and we both ended up 8-3. You guys got the bid and we stayed home. The reason given was because we lost to Northeastern in the week 12 game.

No argument about it being a big game for both teams. Even if Nova loses to UNH, you have a win over Richmond and W&M on your resume. UNH has neither, but can get a similar one with a win over UMass. Right now, I think UNH getting a Nova win is more important than Nova getting a win over UNH. We can agree to disagree.

But you guys got us back last year getting in the dance at 7-4 over our 7-4!

I think 8-3 puts Nova in harms way, which I would prefer to avoid. If UNH loses to Nova but finishes 9-2 with wins over Mass and a very good Maine team they are a big time shoo-in.