Game Thread: 2008 FCS National Championship Game RICHMOND vs. MONTANA

[IABison]

I think it's time to put in Selle... Berquist is not with it tonight.

[Wellington]

Good game.... Richmond has a very solid team, and the Griz can't seem to catch a break. I want to be done watching the game now xeekx

[Appstate29]

I'll just repeat what I said on the MMB, Mike London needs a shiny new contract that makes him a Spider for several more years if he doesn't already have one. Someone is going to come calling. Soon.

[Hoyadestroya85]

I'm just glad that Villanova dominated Richmond, shut down Vaughn, and they couldn't stop Aaron Ball.

[GSU Eagle]

Montana is not done yet, but something good needs to happen soon

[colv93]

Montana definitely caught JMU on a bad night. I don't think Montana would have a winning record in the CAA. It should be an all CAA matchup. Would be a much better game.

[YoUDeeMan]

Montana just can't catch a break.......

No breaks. Richmond is dominating. Just like Montana stripped JMU last week, UR is beating Montana stright up.

[GSU Eagle]

Richmond looks so much quicker than Montana

[uofmman1122]

This really sucks.

Nothing is worse than this...

We're looking absolutely terrible.

[Hoyadestroya85]

Montana's just getting caught with their pants down

[IABison]

Montana definitely caught JMU on a bad night. I don't think Montana would have a winning record in the CAA. It should be an all CAA matchup. Would be a much better game.

This is getting old... wasn't there another thread about this... xnonox

[Appstate29]

This is CAA football at its best. I don't see many if any teams in FCS beating UR the way they are playing tonight.

ASU the way they played against Wofford I would say beats any FCS team easily and beats more than half FBS teams. But the way UR is playing tonight, they could give that ASU team a run for its money...

[GSU Eagle]

All hail the CAA ---- please can we be spared that

[proasu89]

Montana definitely caught JMU on a bad night. I don't think Montana would have a winning record in the CAA. It should be an all CAA matchup. Would be a much better game.

xnutsx xhomerx

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

What kind of time management is this?

[blur2005]

Montana definitely caught JMU on a bad night. I don't think Montana would have a winning record in the CAA. It should be an all CAA matchup. Would be a much better game.
Now while you're right that Montana caught JMU with its pants down (and made JMU pay), the second part of your statement is ridiculous. xrolleyesx

[yosef1969]

Questionable clock management....

[19Duke97]

what the hell kind of clock mgt was THAT!?!?

[Appstate29]

Montana definitely caught JMU on a bad night. I don't think Montana would have a winning record in the CAA. It should be an all CAA matchup. Would be a much better game.

CAA is the best conference this year. But, next year, the SoCon comes back with a vengeance.

[JMU DJ]

At least the outcome of this game can't be blamed on field conditions... that's something

[GreatAppSt]

Montana definitely caught JMU on a bad night. I don't think Montana would have a winning record in the CAA. It should be an all CAA matchup. Would be a much better game.

surexrolleyesx

[LehighFan11]

This 24-0 lead has to be chalked up to either great coaching by Richmond or terrible coaching by Montana or a combo because there is not a 24 point talent gap.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Now while you're right that Montana caught JMU with its pants down (and made JMU pay), the second part of your statement is ridiculous. xrolleyesx

JMU would beat Montana 8/10 times with a healthy Landers. Montana is good but they do lack the athletes that are in the CAA. They'd probably go 8-3.

[SunCoastBlueHen]

I must say that I am surprised, but in all aspets of the game, Montana is getting their azzes handed to them.

[YoUDeeMan]

Questionable clock management....

Again. UR did the same thing last week.

[19Duke97]

ASU the way they played against Wofford I would say beats any FCS team easily and beats more than half FBS teams. But the way UR is playing tonight, they could give that ASU team a run for its money...

True - these two teams would have put on a great show...

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Sun peaks through the storm clouds!!! UR FG missed!

[GSU Eagle]

Richmond sure blew that chance right there. The clock management was absolutely pitiful

[yosef1969]

CAA is the best conference this year. But, next year, the SoCon comes back with a vengeance.

Personally don't care if SoCon does, but hope and think ASU will.xthumbsupx

[LehighFan11]

This 24-0 lead has to be chalked up to either great coaching by Richmond or terrible coaching by Montana or a combo because there is not a 24 point talent gap.

Whoops nevermind 21 points. lol

[bobbythekidd]

Big miss from the left hash and it go wide right.

[JMU DJ]

This 24-0 lead has to be chalked up to either great coaching by Richmond or terrible coaching by Montana or a combo because there is not a 24 point talent gap.

Know thy placekicker. 21-0

Edit: You got it right on the second post

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

That was a terrible final 30 seconds for Richmond. That was Andy Reid time management 101.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

This 24-0 lead has to be chalked up to either great coaching by Richmond or terrible coaching by Montana or a combo because there is not a 24 point talent gap.

21-0... Aheeemmmmm!

[Silenoz]

Well at least their kicker is as not good as McKnight

[Appstate29]

UR and UM kickers making FCS look like a less-than league xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x

and I don't care about the crappy bowls ESPN!!! They all suck and are full of mediocre teams!

[uofmman1122]

That was a terrible final 30 seconds for Richmond. That was Andy Reid time management 101.Let's hope London coaches the rest of the game that terribly.

[YoUDeeMan]

Again. UR did the same thing last week.

The EXACT same thing.xnonono2x

[GSU Eagle]

Montana would be right there as a contender in the CAA-- Last week they went on the road and beat the #1 seed.

Give it a break you CAA fans.

[Jackman]

Way to screw that up, Richmond.

I guess that's kind of like momentum for the Griz, maybe...

[Appstate29]

Personally don't care if SoCon does, but hope and think ASU will.xthumbsupx

ASU will be back.

FU will be back

GSU will be back.

Add in Wofford and Elon, and The Citadel, and hate to use the euphamism, but the SoCon will be the CAA of next year.

[YoUDeeMan]

Damn. I haven't been to Arby's in ages. Yummy!

[appstate38]

Strong 1st half for the Spiders.... Have to question the clock management, especially with 2 timeouts and Montana unable to stop you. 28-0 could have been the final nail but the door is still open, somewhat. That being said the Griz are going to have to force the issue all the more because UR doesn't look like they are going to beat themselves.

[NC Aggie]

Good Guys 0
Spiders 21

[YoUDeeMan]

ASU will be back.

FU will be back

GSU will be back.

Add in Wofford and Elon, and The Citadel, and hate to use the euphamism, but the SoCon will be the CAA of next year.


Not so. UD gets to play FU with a REAL QB next year. xnodx xlolx

[JMU DJ]

ASU will be back.

FU will be back

GSU will be back.

Add in Wofford and Elon, and The Citadel, and hate to use the euphamism, but the SoCon will be the CAA of next year.



Really?

[Bettina90]

That was another horrible sequence for sure. But Richmond gets the ball to start the 2nd half and if they somehow score a TD then Griz fans can start working on their "I Promise to STFU" speech.

[soccerguy315]

that was terrible clock management Richmond...

hopefully they play a better 2nd half than the one they played against W&M last week of the regular season.

[19Duke97]

Montana would be right there as a contender in the CAA-- Last week they went on the road and beat the #1 seed.

Give it a break you CAA fans.

We'll agree to disagree, but I'll to keep on topic the rest of the night...

[IABison]

Hasn't Montana been a great 3rd quarter team this year? Will be interesting to see if any halftime adjustments can help.

[Silenoz]

The Griz get the ball to start the 2nd half

[UNIFanSince1983]

That was the same way Richmond ended the first half against UNI. With some pretty terrible clock management and a missed field goal.

[Jackman]

Damn. I haven't been to Arby's in ages. Yummy!
There are no Arby's within 25 miles of Boston. xsmhx

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Montana MUST score on the opening drive......otherwise Richmond will put this one away........not saying this game is over.....Montana will need to step it up.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

That was another horrible sequence for sure. But Richmond gets the ball to start the 2nd half and if they somehow score a TD then Griz fans can start working on their "I Promise to STFU" speech.

Montana gets the ball to start the second half. Way to be wrong! xlolx xthumbsupx

[R3TRO]

ASU will be back.

FU will be back

GSU will be back.

Add in Wofford and Elon, and The Citadel, and hate to use the euphamism, but the SoCon will be the CAA of next year.

So, you're basing this on the assumption that the SoCon is the only conference improving? Is there a decline in the CAA next year that i'm not aware of?

[appstate38]

That was another horrible sequence for sure. But Richmond gets the ball to start the 2nd half and if they somehow score a TD then Griz fans can start working on their "I Promise to STFU" speech.

I thought Richmond had the ball to start the game?

[Appstate29]

Really?

yeah, really. Enjoy the one year you can legitamately say that the CAA is the better conference, because next year it won't be true.

[YoUDeeMan]

That was another horrible sequence for sure. But Richmond gets the ball to start the 2nd half and if they somehow score a TD then Griz fans can start working on their "I Promise to STFU" speech.

Maybe I missed it - I was getting a six pack during the toss...but didn't UR get the ball first? They drove down for the TD.

I think Montana gets the ball. A TD on the opening drive makes this a game for a bit.

[Tribe4SF]

Low marks for London on that deal. Once they got the first down, the clock is their friend, but they acted like they needed to burn it. Sloppy, and then Howard screws up again. He has not been good in the playoffs.

[GSU Eagle]

It is amazing how a team can look so different from week to week. Last week Montana's offense looked very good. This week they look awful

[JMU DJ]

So, you're basing this on the assumption that the SoCon is the only conference improving? Is there a decline in the CAA next year that i'm not aware of?

The lord and savior is graduating... it's ok though, he has given us his only begotten son in return... Dudzik

[Bettina90]

I'm wrong, my bad. Vodka Tonics with a splash of Grapefruit.

[JMU DJ]

yeah, really. Enjoy the one year you can legitamately say that the CAA is the better conference, because next year it won't be true.

I was talkin' about the Citadel... Really? They're going to be a SoCon powerhouse?

[yosef1969]

ASU will be back.

FU will be back

GSU will be back.

Add in Wofford and Elon, and The Citadel, and hate to use the euphamism, but the SoCon will be the CAA of next year.

GSU maybe, Wofford will have a drop off. Until Elon and Citadel actually get it done in big games for a change I have my doubts.

And as for Furmie, as long as Bobby is around he'll find a way to screw it up. xsmiley_wix

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Montana definitely caught JMU on a bad night. I don't think Montana would have a winning record in the CAA. It should be an all CAA matchup. Would be a much better game.

And Richmond caught ASU on an off-day. If they weren't missing their first and second string runningbacks and if AE was able to run the ball UR would have lost.

[SunCoastBlueHen]

Montana is getting beat up front on both sides of the ball. They have a long, uphill climb to make a game of this.

[unhfan1]

Uni or Unh vs. Spiders in the finals would be a better game.

[GSU Eagle]

The CAA is a very good conference. There is no doubt. A strong GSU team is vital to the SoCon moving back up to the top as a conference

[Appstate29]

So, you're basing this on the assumption that the SoCon is the only conference improving? Is there a decline in the CAA next year that i'm not aware of?

Well...yes. UR, JMU, and UD off the top of my head have more questions than answers(don't know much about Vill and W&M, but they are not traditionally title contenders) for next year. While ASU, Woff, and GSU have more answers than questions (of course I'm ASSuming that GSU freshman will advance). And FU, Elon and The Citadel will be strong next year as well. Add that with WCUs new coach and philosophy as well as Samfords strong start, and you have what I think will be the most competitive conference top to bottom next year.

[GSU Eagle]

I don't think we will see Citadel winning the SoCon in any foreable period of time

[NC Aggie]

That was another horrible sequence for sure. But Richmond gets the ball to start the 2nd half and if they somehow score a TD then Griz fans can start working on their "I Promise to STFU" speech.

Didn't Montana kick-off to start the game?

[appvette]

Montana definitely caught JMU on a bad night. I don't think Montana would have a winning record in the CAA. It should be an all CAA matchup. Would be a much better game.

What makes you think that? Explain.

[IABison]

Uni or Unh vs. Spiders in the finals would be a better game.

xrolleyesx Yep... let's just do away with the playoffs and you can pick who SHOULD play... xrolleyesx

Montana beat JMU and deserved to be there tonight... they just haven't shown up yet. xsmhx

[HiHiYikas]

And Richmond caught ASU on an off-day. If they weren't missing their first and second string runningbacks and if AE was able to run the ball UR would have lost.
Totally true...but all ASU would have needed to make the absolute most out of its weapons while playing relatively mistake-free football to pull off a win.

Couldn't, didn't happen, though. Them's the breaks. If you gotta lose, might as well lose to the best.

[Appstate29]

And Richmond caught ASU on an off-day. If they weren't missing their first and second string runningbacks and if AE was able to run the ball UR would have lost.

and third and fourth string running back. And three starters off the D-Line. But it doesn't matter, Richmond won, and playing like they are today, they would definitely give a healthy ASU at its best a hell of a game.

[igo4uni]

I don't think we will see Citadel winning the SoCon in any foreable period of time

don't tell citdog.xcoolx

[GSU Eagle]

Excuses just don't work-- face it Montana was better than JMU last week. They deserved to win.

Tonight I think some other team is wearing the Montana jerseys

[YoUDeeMan]

And Richmond caught ASU on an off-day. If they weren't missing their first and second string runningbacks and if AE was able to run the ball UR would have lost.


If JMU had their starting RB, ASU would have lost in the first round.xnodx


If UNI had not upset both UNH and the SC champ, both of whom dominated those games but lost on TOs, ASU would not have won their other championship.xnodx

If, if, if...

xcoffeex

[bpcats]

Montana won the toss and deferred til the second half. The Griz are picking a bad time to play their worst game. I thought that the Griz oline had more fight than what they are showing.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

It sure would be nice if they would put a halftime show together that featured OUR LEAGUE................am I asking too much?????

[colv93]

And Richmond caught ASU on an off-day. If they weren't missing their first and second string runningbacks and if AE was able to run the ball UR would have lost.

The Richmond-ASU game didn't seem that close. JMU outgained Montana by a wide margin but had 4 really bad turnovers. Big difference between those two games.

Montana would be kind of like a Hofstra or a Northeastern this year. Good enough to beat you if everything bounces their way (like last week), but not really good enough to get a winning record in the CAA.

[Appstate29]

I was talkin' about the Citadel... Really? They're going to be a SoCon powerhouse?

No, but they could easily fill the role of UNH, Villanova and W&M. A team that rarely, if ever competes for a nat'l championship, but could easily upset one of the top 2 or 3 members of the conference and make things more interesting.

[Wolfman]

This is just one of those games. If these two teams played again, it would be a completely different story. Montana has a 1st and goal at the 5, then got a motion penalty and did not score. Then, the chop block killed the next drive. The 21-0 score is no indication of the difference in these two teams. Richmond has done everything right tonight. The Griz have played their worst game of the year. You see the results. Football is a crazy game. A couple of key plays/breaks at crucial times can totally change the game. This is what is happening tonight in Chatty.

[BeauFoster]

Uni or Unh vs. Spiders in the finals would be a better game.

Too bad UNH couldn't get to the championship game. That's the beauty of the playoffs. The team that can play the best over a 4 week period will win the championship.

[BEAR]

Ummm...Griz....time to wake up xnodx ....you're in a Natty! ....xlolx

[GSU Eagle]

Right, Montana would be a .500 team in the great CAA --- do you really believe that???

[JMU DJ]

No, but they could easily fill the role of UNH, Villanova and W&M. A team that rarely, if ever competes for a nat'l championship, but could easily upset one of the top 2 or 3 members of the conference and make things more interesting.

Are we talking about the same team? I believe UNH, Nova and W&M have been in the playoffs recently

[IABison]

Montana would be kind of like a Hofstra or a Northeastern this year. Good enough to beat you if everything bounces their way (like last week), but not really good enough to get a winning record in the CAA.

How many Montana games have you watched this year? I'm sure you wouldn't be making a statement like that after only watching one or two games... xrolleyesx

[Bettina90]

And Richmond caught ASU on an off-day. If they weren't missing their first and second string runningbacks and if AE was able to run the ball UR would have lost.





Please. Running the ball is as much a function of the OL as it is the RBs available.

[yosef1969]

The Richmond-ASU game didn't seem that close. JMU outgained Montana by a wide margin but had 4 really bad turnovers. Big difference between those two games.

Montana would be kind of like a Hofstra or a Northeastern this year. Good enough to beat you if everything bounces their way (like last week), but not really good enough to get a winning record in the CAA.

Down two scores in the fourth and driving before giving up their 7th turnover.

See how silly it sounds to make lame ass excuses....xrolleyesx

[YoUDeeMan]

This is just one of those games. If these two teams played again, it would be a completely different story. Montana has a 1st and goal at the 5, then got a motion penalty and did not score. Then, the chop block killed the next drive. The 21-0 score is no indication of the difference in these two teams. Richmond has done everything right tonight. The Griz have played their worst game of the year. You see the results. Football is a crazy game. A couple of key plays/breaks at crucial times can totally change the game. This is what is happening tonight in Chatty.

xconfusedx xeyebrowx

Perhaps you missed the 15 yard personal foul. Perhaps you missed the bad clock management. Perhaps you missed the missed FG.

We watching the same game?

[Rob Iola]

Richmond can't stop Montana's running game - why'd Hauck abandon it so early? He should go back to it for at least the opening drive of the 2nd half - if his D doesn't step up it won't matter though...

[GSU Eagle]

At this time of the year the team that gets on a roll usually wins it all. Richmond has played very good ball the last few weeks.

I really thought this game would be very close.

I haven't given up on Montana yet though

[HiHiYikas]

If JMU had their starting RB, ASU would have lost in the first round.xnodx


If UNI had not upset both UNH and the SC champ, both of whom dominated those games but lost on TOs, ASU would not have won their other championship.xnodx

If, if, if...

xcoffeex
Right...the "If JMU had their starting RB, ASU would have lost in the first round" is cancelled out by at least five "if's" on the ASU side.

What it boils down to is fielding a quality team + having good timing. Four or five teams could easily win the national title any given season. It's just a lot of them peak too soon or have a bad game.

If's make the game interesting for us fans. I we couldn't do a little speculating, AGS would have about 45,000 fewer posts.

[BEAR]

WOW! xthumbsupx The announcer just said, "Welcome to the NCAA Division I National championship" ! xbowx xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Here we go.....

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Nice return for Montana to start the second half.

[GSU Eagle]

Montana needs a TD on this drive

[R3TRO]

Well...yes. UR, JMU, and UD off the top of my head have more questions than answers(don't know much about Vill and W&M, but they are not traditionally title contenders) for next year. While ASU, Woff, and GSU have more answers than questions (of course I'm ASSuming that GSU freshman will advance). And FU, Elon and The Citadel will be strong next year as well. Add that with WCUs new coach and philosophy as well as Samfords strong start, and you have what I think will be the most competitive conference top to bottom next year.

Oh, that's right I forgot there's only 5 teams in the CAA.

[igo4uni]

Montana needs to score on this drive.

[Rob Iola]

Ouch - flag negates a decent return on the kickoff...

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Late flag... awesome. xnonono2x

[GSU Eagle]

This Personal Foul was very marginal

[Appstate29]

Are we talking about the same team? I believe UNH, Nova and W&M have been in the playoffs recently

I'm sorry, poor choice of words, they are competing for a Nat'l Championship. But they are rarely, if ever actually in the nat'l championship game. They are a team that may make the playoffs, may not, but will make their games with other playoff and nat'l championship bound teams hell. Making the playoffs in the SoCon is a lot tougher hoe to row than the CAA.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

these refs are terrible....

[Rob Iola]

Nice that Richmond brought there own officials...

[Screamin_Eagle174]

This Personal Foul was very marginal

I think the announcers meant to say these were Big Sky officials, instead of Big 12

[GSU Eagle]

What conference are these refs from-- everyone better hope not the SoCon. You know SoCon refs are paid by how many flag they throw :)

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

That was a legit call there both ways but gees..why the delay?

[YoUDeeMan]

Right...the "If JMU had their starting RB, ASU would have lost in the first round" is cancelled out by at least five "if's" on the ASU side.

What it boils down to is fielding a quality team + having good timing. Four or five teams could easily win the national title any given season. It's just a lot of them peak too soon or have a bad game.

If's make the game interesting for us fans. I we couldn't do a little speculating, AGS would have about 45,000 fewer posts.

As I said....if, if, if...

[Hoyadestroya85]

Big 12

[Poly Pigskin]

Let the record show that I will no longer whine about East Coast Bias. I thought the Griz were on a roll no one would stop. I'm still pulling for a miraculous come back though!

[yosef1969]

much better than the MEAC fiasco from last year.

[19Duke97]

much better than the MEAC fiasco from last year.

VERY TRUE!

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Let the record show that I will no longer whine about East Coast Bias. I thought the Griz were on a roll no one would stop. I'm still pulling for a miraculous come back though!

Game is not over by a long shot...........Montana needs a score and a stop.....make it interesting..

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Griz are coming alive! Another 1st down for Montana!

[GSU Eagle]

iF mONTANA can score here we have a game

[Rob Iola]

much better than the MEAC fiasco from last year.
redundant...

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Could this be a sign of Montana's great half-time adjustments?

[Hoyadestroya85]

halftime adjustments are for the most part a myth..

[yosef1969]

anyone noticed how Brock Huard say "flage". Is that a WA thing?

[Rob Iola]

Better D this week by Richmond than JMU last week - nice coverage off the play fake...

[GSU Eagle]

This is getting ridiculous--- let them play

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Stupid, stupid, stupid. xbangx xbangx xbangx

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

That was just stupid by the Montana player....

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

STUPID...........Montana hitting LATE

[Screamin_Eagle174]

anyone noticed how Brock Huard say "flage". Is that a WA thing?

Not that I know of.

[Rob Iola]

That was stupid...

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Another SACK, #4!!!

[yosef1969]

redundant...

So true...my bad.

[uofmman1122]

This is pathetic...

[Rob Iola]

This is getting ridiculous--- let them play
nah - that was late and from behind...

[yosef1969]

UM self destructing. Where's the discipline?

[EmeryZach]

um... It's Montana. Have they ever had discipline?

[GSU Eagle]

Montana needs to run the ball some but unfortunately behind 21-0 it is hard to take the time to do that.

Most any pass play, unless it is a quick pass, Montana's QB is running for his life

[caribbeanhen]

if the Griz get back into this game I call for an investigation

Richmond has superior talent

[IABison]

um... It's Montana. Have they ever had discipline?

Wow... can you back that up? xconfusedx xconfusedx

[Rob Iola]

Gotta shout out to Mike London - fantastic job taking the reigns from Clawson and getting this team to where they are right now - luv the playcalling, luv the D...

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Wow... can you back that up? xconfusedx xconfusedx

I thought this was a football board. Quit making derogative sexual comments toward others!!! xsmiley_wix

[GSU Eagle]

Big, big hit. Maybe that will fire up Montana's offense

[Rob Iola]

Great stop by Montana...

[yosef1969]

Big stop and hit by Colt Anderson...Nice

[Appstate29]

Colt Anderson makes the big hit hes been looking for all game

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

FLAG on Richmond coming up...

[Screamin_Eagle174]

About time they call something on Richmond.

[uofmman1122]

Lots of classy CAA fans coming out of the woodwork.

Nice hit, Colt!

[Rob Iola]

Almost blocked - now 15 against Richmond for a stupid shot on the PR...

[GSU Eagle]

There still is plenty of time but Montana must put this drive in the end zone

[Appstate29]

Uh Oh, this could be just the spark that UM needs.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

WHAT!!!!? BS!!!!

[CatFan22]

Thank God they picked that up. If you are going to throw a hit, expect one in return.

[Rob Iola]

or not 15...

[yosef1969]

5 sacks

[Screamin_Eagle174]

GET ANGRY!!!!

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Sack #5!!!

[GSU Eagle]

Montana's offense is drop back to pass, run for your life, and either throw the ball away or get sacked

[Rob Iola]

Hauck's only chance is to run - they can't stop the pass rush...

[EmeryZach]

Wow... can you back that up? xconfusedx xconfusedx

No, UMass is just as bad if not worse with discipline. I was just referring to all of the off the field incidents regarding discipline.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Mariani is a STUD!!!

[Rob Iola]

Wow!!!

[yosef1969]

Nice toss and catch

[Rob Iola]

Is it just me or is the stadium announcer's voice in the background really annoying?

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Calm down CB!!!

[Rob Iola]

Why these 2 passes? What happened to the run? and the goliath linemen?

[yosef1969]

Berquist not nearly as accurate as last week, might have something to do with pressure.

[Appstate29]

Is it just me or is the stadium announcer's voice in the background really annoying?

Thats why I'm listening to Tool, drinking beer, and enjoying the game.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Richmond Dline is abusing Montana's oline.

[IABison]

No, UMass is just as bad if not worse with discipline. I was just referring to all of the off the field incidents regarding discipline.

xrolleyesx

[GSU Eagle]

Montana just can't put any good plays together. 1 here and there but nothing consistent

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Has their been a single call against Richmond?

[19Duke97]

Holy Hold Batman, threw him to the ground...

[Rob Iola]

22 minutes left, the D's playing much better, but Hauck won't call runs...

[caribbeanhen]

Griz fans....I know how you feel right now

[GSU Eagle]

This one is getting chippy. Montana is losing it.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

1st penalty by Richmond... but it's offsetting.

[GoBlueHens83]

Griz fans....I know how you feel right now

You ain't kidding!

[appstate38]

Question becomes now... Will Montana score??? Not trying to be funny, but Richmond is playing very well on D and Montana seems way out of sync.

[Rob Iola]

Has their been a single call against Richmond?
They've had a personal foul called against them...

All-in-all the refs are calling a good game - Montana's really lost their composure...

[yosef1969]

1st penalty by Richmond... but it's offsetting.

Two actually but both were offsetting. Funny how that works...

[uofmman1122]

There's really no way I can see us pulling this out.

Guys aren't playing like they want it.

[caribbeanhen]

Richmond Dline is abusing Montana's oline.

yea, what happened to them mountain men O line

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

1st penalty by Richmond... but it's offsetting.

they had a defensive holding call but that was offsetting too. I can't see where you can complain about the refs. The only "bad" call was the missed hold on the 4th and 1. Everything else has been legit.

[JMU DJ]

Coulson

[GSU Eagle]

Time is getting short now, but I can't really understand why Montana has attempted the run the ball so little tonight

[Hoyadestroya85]

I'm waiting for a Montana player to score a touchdown and throw the ball at a cop :D

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

yea, what happened to them mountain men O line

They should be spending more time out running Buick's rather than bench pressing them....

[charliej]

They've had a personal foul called against them...

All-in-all the refs are calling a good game - Montana's really lost their composure...


Agreed

[bpcats]

Why doesn't Montana call a screen play?

[hoseman]

Is Montana really this bad or just lucky to get this far?

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Coulson

Ouch.

So far true though. The Coulson curse.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Is Montana really this bad or just lucky to get this far?

Neither... they're just playing like garbage right now. Worst game of the year I'd say.

[DTSpider]

UR is getting way too conservative...reminds me of W&M :(

[GSU Eagle]

Montana's defense has stepped up this half.

The offense-- well that is another story

[yosef1969]

Why doesn't Montana call a screen play?

If they let Sidbury loose for a screen play CB would be on his back before the receiver turned around.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

That was a weak offensive possesion for the Spiders...

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Neither... they're just playing like garbage right now. Worst game of the year I'd say.

Granted they are playing a great team in Richmond. By far the best defense they've faced all year.

[Rob Iola]

I'm waiting for a Montana player to score a touchdown and throw the ball at a cop :D
Except that without ASU fans in attendance there really isn't a need for cops...

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Selle is probably coming in to start this next drive... I like it!

[IABison]

Montana's defense has stepped up this half.

The offense-- well that is another story

Sounds like Andrew Selle might get a shot... hopefully he has something Berquist doesn't tonight. xoopsx

[DTSpider]

On another note...I've seen way too many Montana players going after knees. I just hope that there are not any major injuries.

The Griz program has been very classy for a very long time. I know that those guys must be frustrated, but let's keep it clean.

[Old Cat Fan]

Except that without ASU fans in attendance there really isn't a need for cops...

xeekx

[Appstate29]

Except that without ASU fans in attendance there really isn't a need for cops...

OUCH. At least there isn't a UD player to throw the ball at those non-existant cops! ;)

[Rob Iola]

This is crap - Berquist has been fine!

[AppAlum2003]

Except that without ASU fans in attendance there really isn't a need for cops...

You're right. With half-empty stands, not as much law enforcement is required.

[uofmman1122]

COME ON ANDREW!!!!

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Except that without ASU fans in attendance there really isn't a need for cops...

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[Rob Iola]

OUCH. At least there isn't a UD player to throw the ball at those non-existant cops! ;)
I kid, I kid...

[HiHiYikas]

46 pages "classy" only used twice.

Is something wrong, AGS folks?

[GSU Eagle]

Richmond has been in teh Montana backfield all night

[YoUDeeMan]

UR DEs just wiping out the UM line.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

CB looked like he was steaming on the sidelines... that'd suck to be in his shoes right now; Senior year, Nat'l championship game, getting dropped so many times, then getting pulled. xnonono2x

[Rob Iola]

This punter's awful - why bother from midfield down by 3 scores?

[GSU Eagle]

Frustration is setting in for Montana. I would doubt they have been behind 21 points going into the 4th quarter all year.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Oh chill the eff out London.

[Appstate29]

I kid, I kid...

Me too. UD hasn't scored enough TDs this year to throw the ball at the cops ;)

[GSU Eagle]

You can see it coming. Richmond is about to put this one away.

[Rob Iola]

Montana's D line starting to wear down...

[uofmman1122]

Well, this game is pretty much over.

[JMU DJ]

Is there astroglide on the field or something? It seems like every time a player hits the turf he slides 5 yards.

[NC Aggie]

You're right. With half-empty stands, not as much law enforcement is required.

There's good attendance from both schools.

[GoBlueHens83]

Me too. UD hasn't scored enough TDs this year to throw the ball at the cops ;)

The cops were pretty happy about this! :D

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Isn't this the point where Ward gets injured and Montana rallies to win in the closing seconds?

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

These flags are getting rediculous...

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Tooooooooooooooo many flags....................

[Big Dawg]

I just turned the game on. It's not looking good for Montana.

[Rob Iola]

Jeez, emotions really running high...

[uofmman1122]

About time.

[patssle]

Doesn't it seem like Montana should be down a lot more? They havn't played worth a hoot outside of their opening drive, and Richmond has DOMINATED since.

[AppAlum2003]

There's good attendance from both schools.

Looks like plenty of empty seats there if you ask me.

[NC Aggie]

Is there astroglide on the field or something? It seems like every time a player hits the turf he slides 5 yards.

Actually it is sprayed with Pam - something the groundskeepers picked up from the Sacramento State Offensive lineman a few years back....otherwise known as the "Pam Scam"

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

These refs are terrible....

[IABison]

Great clock management by the refs... xnonono2x

[Big Dawg]

How did he not block that???

[Rob Iola]

Man, Montana's snake-bit...

[uofmman1122]

Come on....Jesus *&%$ing Christ....

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I just turned the game on. It's not looking good for Montana.

Go ahead and turn it back off. xoopsx

[Rob Iola]

Punter needs to act better...

[GSU Eagle]

Montana 34 points a game. Tonight 0 so far

[YoUDeeMan]

Looks like plenty of empty seats there if you ask me.

In all fairness, many people got stranded in the last two days. Airports all over were having issues. Plenty of angry people having to stay in hotels away from their destinations the last two nights.

[Rob Iola]

Montana linemen need to block better on the screen...

[AppAlum2003]

In all fairness, many people got stranded in the last two days. Airports all over were having issues. Plenty of angry people having to stay in hotels away from their destinations the last two nights.

Fair enough....

[Rob Iola]

4 pieces of meatloaf...

[YoUDeeMan]

Anyone doubt the UR DEs? Anyone?

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Great halfback pass protection... looking the other way. xnonono2x

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Montana's OT's are slower than slow. They can't get off the ball....

[Big Dawg]

Go ahead and turn it back off. xoopsx


Do you know how crazy college football is...scoring 28 points isn't impossible. Of course your defense has to work hard.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Mariani is going to single-handedly (well, maybe use both hands) keep Montana in this game.

[GSU Eagle]

Montana's o-line is sooo slow

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Does Montana have another WR besides Mariani?