Albany at Colgate thread

[Go...gate]

Andt Kerr Stadium, Hamilton, NY (6:00pm)

The season begins!!!

xcoachxxsalutexxhighfivexxbeerdrinkxxsmileyclapxxt humbsupxxnodx:)xbowx

[RichH2]

Good luck. Hope new qb works out . Eachus 200 yds rushing vs Albany

[Sam]

GO GATE! lOOKING FORWARD TO THE GAME TOMORROW LEAVING EARLY TO GET UP TO HAMILTON ...

[Dane96]

Ummmm...Eachus is really good, but if he got 200 yds against us I'd bet on 1 of 2 things:

1. He had 45+ carries; or
2. Albany forgot there was a game.

Albany's run defense has always been extremely stout. Our LB's are not flashy this year...they are solid. But our D-Line is pretty fantastic and deep. If the big boys of Colgate dominate the guys up front, our LB's will be tested very early in their careers. We had a big loss of Chris Wilk at LB.

[Go...gate]

I like the whole idea of Colgate-Albany - the game makes sense from every angle.

[Dane96]

And it will be enjoyed for the next three years (after this one). In fact, Colgate will, if everything goes to plan, open Albany's 6500 seat Phase 1, "Bob Ford Field" at (insert name of sponsor) in 2012.

If it really goes to plan, you will open Phase 2 in 2014, the 10,000+ seat version.

[Go...gate]

And it will be enjoyed for the next three years (after this one). In fact, Colgate will, if everything goes to plan, open Albany's 6500 seat Phase 1, "Bob Ford Field" at (insert name of sponsor) in 2012.

If it really goes to plan, you will open Phase 2 in 2014, the 10,000+ seat version.

Sounds good.

[danefan]

Any streaming video tomorrow?

[Sam]

Colgate has all access you will have to pay a few dollars . Go to web site and look for game coverage and then you could sign on.

[Franks Tanks]

Ummmm...Eachus is really good, but if he got 200 yds against us I'd bet on 1 of 2 things:

1. He had 45+ carries; or
2. Albany forgot there was a game.

Albany's run defense has always been extremely stout. Our LB's are not flashy this year...they are solid. But our D-Line is pretty fantastic and deep. If the big boys of Colgate dominate the guys up front, our LB's will be tested very early in their careers. We had a big loss of Chris Wilk at LB.

Eachus got 150 against Syracuse last year. He will get at least that much tomorrow.

[TheValleyRaider]

Let's join the thread all ready in progress

We're less than 5 hours from kickoff at brightly-lit Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, NY

Albany Great Danes, 0-0
at
Colgate Raiders, 0-0

Game Notes
Albany: http://gocolgateraiders.com/documents/2011/9/2/112227.pdf?id=2055
Colgate: http://gocolgateraiders.com/documents/2011/9/2/Game_Notes__Albany_.pdf?id=2057

Last Time Out
Albany - W vs Monmouth 28-19 (2010)
Colgate - W at Fordham 47-12 (2010)

All-Time Series: Colgate 1-0
Streak: Colgate, 1 Win
Last Meeting: Colgate 13-11 in Hamilton (2007)

Coaches
Albany: Bob Ford, 42nd Season, 238-153
Colgate: Dick Biddle, 16th Season, 120-55

Media Links from GoColgateRaiders.com (http://gocolgateraiders.com/sports/2010/7/11/FB_0711105432.aspx?path=football)

Audio from TeamLine
http://www.teamline.cc/sportpage?teamcode=2007&eventcode=20

Live Stats from Sidearm Stats
http://www.sidearmstats.com/colgate/football/

Live Video from Colgate All-Access
http://www.gocolgateraiders.com/showcase/#liveevents

Next Game
Albany - vs Maine
Colgate - at Holy Cross

Let's Go 'Gate!

[danefan]

Albany-area Pregame Stories

http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Danes-point-to-new-tactic-2153900.php

http://troyrecord.com/articles/2011/09/03/sports/doc4e61d168e6d9d390476223.txt?viewmode=fullstory

[TheValleyRaider]

Announced starting lineup for the 2011 Colgate Raiders

Offense
QB - #7 Gavin McCarney (6-2, 193, So.)
TB - #32 Nate Eachus (5-10, 217, Sr.)
FB - #40 Ed Pavalko (5-11, 239, Fr.)
WR - #84 Dan Cason (6-3, 193, So.)
WR - #14 Jonathan Mputu (6-3, 210, Jr.)
TE - #96 CJ Stempeck (6-5, 230, Fr.)
LT - #74 Ryan Risch (6-6, 316, Jr.)
LG - #72 Brian Crockett (6-3, 321, Jr.)
C - #75 Craig Capodifefro (6-6, 301, Jr.)
RG - #77 James Germano (6-3, 297, Sr.)
RT - #79 Vittorio Ottanelli (6-3, 297, Sr.)

Defense
RE - #10 Andrew Nairin (6-3, 225, So.)
DT - #65 Greg Kafaf (6-0, 285, Sr.)
NT - #63 Tyler Danielsen (6-1, 292, Jr.)
DE - #98 Shane Wilson (6-2, 246, So.)
ILB - #48 Chris DiMassa (6-1, 229, Sr.)
ILB - #42 Patrick Friel (6-3, 226, Jr.)
OLB - #82 Adam Lock (6-2, 234, Sr.)
CB - #21 Kenny McKenzie (5-9, 174, Sr.)
SS - #29 Chad Frey (6-1, 204, So.)
FS - #20 Vinnie Nicosia (6-0, 212, Sr.)
CB - #23 Wendell Lewis (5-8, 166, So.)

Special Teams
KO - #24 Evan Goldszak (5-11, 186, Jr.)
FG - #90 Joe Uglietto (5-10, 153, Fr.)
P - #24 Evan Goldszak (5-11, 186, Jr.)
HLD - #4 Dan Basil (5-10, 200, Sr.)
LS - #42 Patrick Friel (6-3, 226, Jr.)
KOR - #5 Jimmy DeCicco (6-0, 186, Fr.)/#30 Danny Epstein (5-10, 192, Fr.)
PR - #11 Ryne Morrison (5-11, 182, So.)

[Go...gate]

The excitement is building....

[TheValleyRaider]

A few articles about Colgate heading into Week 1

Colgate gearing up for football season, WKTV Utica
http://www.wktv.com/sports/Colgate-gearing-up-for-football-season-128217323.html

Biddle, Colgate aim for winning season, John Pitarresi, Utica Observer-Dispatch
http://www.uticaod.com/sports/college/x1654953386/Biddle-Colgate-aim-for-winning-season

Eachus ready to exit with another rush of glory, Keith Groller, The Morning Call
http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/mc-nate-eachus-0828-20110828,0,4257476.story

Colgate’s Eachus runs for wins, not accolades, John Pitarresi, Utica Observer-Dispatch
http://www.uticaod.com/sports/x433230781/Colgate-s-Eachus-runs-for-wins-not-accolades

College football: Jefferson grad McCarney named Colgate's starting QB, Peter Stein, New Jersey Herald
http://www.njherald.com/story/news/083011-FBL-Gavin-McCarney

[danefan]

Coach Ford's view on the Season Opener

http://www.ualbanysports.com/newMediaPlayer/consolewmp.htm?oemid=15800&CLIP_FILE_ID=795580&type=vod

[TheValleyRaider]

A few notes from the game notes for the opener

Seniors Nate Eachus and Chris DiMassa are the 2011 Captains

Colgate was picked to finish 2nd in the Patriot League's preseason poll, with Eachus being named the Patriot League's Preseason Offensive Player of the Year

Eachus enters the season 4th in school history in rushing yards (3,722) and rushing touchdowns (47). He needs exactly 1,900 yards to pass Jordan Scott as the school's all-time rushing leader, and 11 rushing TDs to break Scott's record in that catagory

[danefan]

Oh BABY!!! Lets get it on!

[danefan]

Edit. GREAT CALL!

;)

[Dane96]

I was just thinking the same thing!

But it is on them

[Dane96]

I am really bewildered that they tried to pass twice in the early going.

[Dane96]

BTW, someone needs to give this announcer some balls. He sounds like a unic.

[Dane96]

Nice run by Drew hurdling people, but alas, early season holding penalties.

[Dane96]

I'd go for it on 4th

[Dane96]

Glass from 48 yards out..new long.

Danes 3
Raiders 0

10:22 Left in 1Q

[TheValleyRaider]

FG attempt for Albany, 47 yarder is up and GOOD

Albany strikes first

3-0 Albany
10:22 1st

[TheValleyRaider]

Kickoff from Glass is taken by Epstein at the goal line, returned to the 21. 1st and 10 Raiders

3-0 Albany

[danefan]

I missed the FG - was manning the grill and my wifi went out!!!!!

[danefan]

Big BOYS from Gate just got blown up!

[Dane96]

Wow...nice grab by the Colgate WR...but even bigger balls of the QB to stay in there and get drilled.

[Dane96]

I missed the FG - was manning the grill and my wifi went out!!!!!

DF...he absolutely crushed it...could have made it from 53-56 yards.

[danefan]

Holy Crap - pass defense from a Danes Secondary!?!?!?

Don't get used to that though.

[danefan]

DF...he absolutely crushed it...could have made it from 53-56 yards.

Fordie said he's the best kicker we've ever had. Being solid from 45+ is a huge benefit.

[danefan]

McCarney looks good so far. No jitters showing. They'll need him.

[Dane96]

Holy Crap - pass defense from a Danes Secondary!?!?!?

Don't get used to that though.

And on cue, we give up two first downs on passing...

[danefan]

And on cue, we give up two first downs on passing...

And back to normal.. Haha

[danefan]

Need to bring some pressure on this kid. We're rushing with 3 and not getting there.

[Dane96]

I really like this McCarney kid. He plays befitting a tough Irish last name.

[danefan]

Watch the screen!!!

[TheValleyRaider]

3rd and 7 upcoming at the Albany 39, Colgate takes their 1st TimeOut to talk it over

3-0 Albany
4:52 1st

[Dane96]

Ok...note to the LB's. The QB can, and likes to run.

Thanks,

Dane96

[danefan]

Watch the screen!!!


QB Draw....same idea.

[Dane96]

Seriously: Colgate's line just looks mammoth...even on the laptop.

[Dane96]

TD McCarney.

We got sucked in on that entire series.

[Dane96]

Colgate 7
Albany 3
2:43 1st

[TheValleyRaider]

McCarney! Keeps it himself for 10 yards and the TOUCHDOWN! PAT from Uglietto is up and GOOD!

7-3 Colgate
2:43 1st

[Dane96]

Nice return....Albany starts out on their 37.

[TheValleyRaider]

Kickoff from Colgate is returned by Wilson to the 36. 1st and 10 Danes

7-3 Albany
2:35 1st

[Dane96]

Jesus...you have to catch that football. Great pass by DiLella.

[Dane96]

And Layton shows why he is an early All-America candidate...holy punt.

[Dane96]

Colgate starts out on their 4.

[TheValleyRaider]

Punt is foolishly returned by Morrison from the 1 out to the 4. 1st and 10 Raiders

7-3 Colgate
1:41 1st

[Dane96]

I am amazed by Eachus. Guy was tackled at the line...still got three yards.

[TheValleyRaider]

Eachus picks up a 1st down down to the 19, and the clock expires

Albany 3
Colgate 7
End 1st

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate pushes out from the end zone, but doesn't get the drive going, set to punt from deep in their territory. Goldszak's kick is a short line-drive, taken up to the Albany 47. 1st and 10 Danes

7-3 Colgate
13:25 2nd

[danefan]

5-10 yard passes. All day long. Keep it going.

[danefan]

TD Baby!!!!

Drew Smith.

Credit half of that score to Layton for that punt. Field position game.

[Dane96]

Albany just destroyed Colgate on that drive. Holy ****...that was the most exciting Offense I have seen in two years.

[TheValleyRaider]

Albany effectively moves down the field with a no-huddle, capped off by Smith's 5 yard run up the middle, TOUCHDOWN. Glass' PAT is up and GOOD

10-7 Albany
10:39 2nd

[Dane96]

DF...definitely give credit to Layton.

And though it may be a jinx...I now see why Buddy was beaten out by Dan. Dan looks absolutely 180 degrees worth of difference right now. Poised, good reads (saw him go through a few progressions on the dump offs), and pulling the ball down to run at the right times.

Very impressed.

[Dane96]

Wow...great answer by Colgate. Big Return to the 45.

[danefan]

That's horrible tackling right there.

Great kick and no one down there until he got 15-20 yards of running room.

[TheValleyRaider]

Kickoff from Glass is taken by DiCicco at the 3, gets a great return up to the 45. 1st and 10 Raiders

10-7 Albany
10:30 2nd

[danefan]

This is going to be a battle! Both teams looking really solid right now.

[Dane96]

That's horrible tackling right there.

Great kick and no one down there until he got 15-20 yards of running room.

I know this sounds crazy...but does it seem like Glass' leg is stronger this year?

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate facing a 2nd and 4, doesn't like what they see, and takes TimeOut #2

10-7 Albany
9:41 2nd

[danefan]

And there's the Albany pass defense we expect.

[Dane96]

Ok...how do you let a first TIME qb beat you with the play-action like that. Really.

Colgate 14
Albany 10

[TheValleyRaider]

Out of the timeout, McCarney looks deep for Cason and he's got him! TOUCHDOWN!! Uglietto's kick is up and GOOD!!

14-10 Colgate
9:30 2nd

[Dane96]

And there's the Albany pass defense we expect.

I'm sick of it already. I love Mike Simpson...but he has had nearly 25 years to get a pass defense....and he still can't figure it out.

[danefan]

I know this sounds crazy...but does it seem like Glass' leg is stronger this year?

Definitely.

[danefan]

I'm sick of it already. I love Mike Simpson...but he has had nearly 25 years to get a pass defense....and he still can't figure it out.


Can't recruit a cover corner. Great athletes everywhere else but have never gotten a cover corner.

[TheValleyRaider]

Kickoff from Burgess is short, fielded at the 19, returned to the 26. 1st and 10 Great Danes

Leafley (sp?) in at QB for Albany

14-10 Colgate
9:28 2nd

And Romain goes all the way on 2nd down, 75 yards for the TOUCHDOWN off a screen. Glass' PAT is up and GOOD

17-14 Albany
8:46 2nd

[danefan]

Look at the cushion from the DBs. Throw the quick passes all day long!

[Dane96]

And this is where Albany gets stupid. Dan DiLella is hot as heck right now...no need for Buddy.

[Dane96]

Dillon mother****in Romain.

TD.

WOW

[danefan]

WOW!!!!

Dillon ROMAN!!!!!

Amazing run!

[Dane96]

Can't recruit a cover corner. Great athletes everywhere else but have never gotten a cover corner.

I thought you can buy those guys. I mean, that's what they say in "BLUE CHIPS".

;)

[Dane96]

WOW!!!!

Dillon ROMAN!!!!!

Amazing run!

He broke a tackle, steamrolled someone else...hurdled a guy...wow. How the F did schools miss this kid (other than Montana).

[danefan]

And this is where Albany gets stupid. Dan DiLella is hot as heck right now...no need for Buddy.


I agree - even though it was a TD. I hate platooning QBs.

[danefan]

He broke a tackle, steamrolled someone else...hurdled a guy...wow. How the F did schools miss this kid (other than Montana).


i have no clue. He wasn't under the radar. He was the 2008 NJ Gatorade Player of the Year for high profile Don Bosco and then averaged around 300 yards per game at Blair Academy the year after Dion Lewis. They just didn't think he had it.

[TheValleyRaider]

Kickoff from Albany bounds into the endzone, Raiders down it for a touchback. 1st and 10 Raiders

17-14 Albany
8:46 2nd

[danefan]

Eachus starting to show his strengths. This is where it gets dangerous.

[Dane96]

Eachus doesn't even look like he is running, then you watch the pile go about 8-10 yards.

[Dane96]

I count 5 bad missed tackles this game so far. Terrible on that play...two bad ones.

[danefan]

Who would have thought there'd be 30 points scored in the first half? Way too exciting for an Albany vs. Colgate game!

Both teams are going to be tough in conference.

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate across midfield, again uses a TimeOut to avoid a Delay of Game penalty, their last TimeOut. This is mildly disconcerting

17-14 Albany
6:41 2nd

[Dane96]

Danefan...you are right. I would have pegged a 20-17 final. The way this is going...if I wasn't busy ripping my apartment to shreds...the adrenaline from this game would make me stir crazy. Part of me was wondering if the D's were playing really bad...and I don't think that's the case.

The O's are really ahead of the game early in the season.

[Sader87]

Where online are you guys watching this game?

[danefan]

Where online are you guys watching this game?

Colgate All Access ($5.95)

[Dane96]

Ok...Danes really need a stop.

Great game.

[Sader87]

Thanks danefan...

[TheValleyRaider]

McCarney eludes a sack, finds Mputu for a 1st, then Eachus powers down inside the 15. Albany calls their 1st TimeOut

17-14 Albany
6:02 2nd

[danefan]

McCarney really looking good so far.

He's going to give the PL fits this year.

[danefan]

That was a false start on the LG....not sure how they missed that.

[Dane96]

Who is #11...holy ****. He was completely lost. You can see him look around like, huh? How did he not see the TE on that play?

[TheValleyRaider]

McCarney caps off the drive with a nice little dump to the TE Stempek for the TOUCHDOWN!!! The kick from Uglietto is up and GOOD!!!

21-17 Colgate
4:59 2nd

[danefan]

Who is #11...holy ****. He was completely lost. You can see him look around like, huh? How did he not see the TE on that play?

I think he was expecting safety help but the safety blitzed so 11 clearly blew that coverage.

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate kickoff is short again, taken by Wilson at the 19 and up to the 36. 1st and 10 Great Danes

21-17 Colgate
4:50 2nd

[Dane96]

Are you kidding. DiLella looks like a completely different player. WOW>

[danefan]

Di Lella making me eat my words! Hope he keeps it up.

[danefan]

Yeah - we've got a million running backs that can play.

[Dane96]

Wow. Ben Misekis...TD.

[danefan]

Haven't seen Tramaine Wilson get a carry yet either. He'll get a few before the day is over.

[Dane96]

Yeah - we've got a million running backs that can play.

LOL...I was laughing at the announcer as well. It is amazing the stable of backs we have. Dillon, Smith, Wilson, Miseikis, Osbourne, Carl, etc...

Insane depth.

[TheValleyRaider]

Big pass play sets up a 20 yard run up the middle by Miseikis, TOUCHDOWN. PAT is up and GOOD

24-21 Albany
2:31 2nd

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Colgate's defensive issues from last year seem to be lingering. I can't believe how high scoring this game is so far!

[Dane96]

WTF?

Glass......

[danefan]

What the heck was that? Looked like he did it on purpose almost.

[TheValleyRaider]

Kickoff from Glass is pooched up on the air and out of bounds, ball spotted at the 40. 1st and 10 Raiders

24-21 Albany
2:31 2nd

[Dane96]

Colgate's defensive issues from last year seem to be lingering. I can't believe how high scoring this game is so far!

It is a really awesome game to watch. And the guys are hitting...it's not like the Defenses aren't playing.

[danefan]

Need a stop here to go into the half with a lead!

[Dane96]

Way to sniff out the screen...nice. 45 with a great open field tackle.

[Dane96]

That was Plungas, forgot he is #45. Nicely done.

[danefan]

Watch the fake!!!!!

[Dane96]

Dear Punter,

Please Shank.

Thanks

[Dane96]

Or, take a reverse bounce.

NOW LET'S GO FOR IT!!!!

[danefan]

Lets go at least 3 more!

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate stalls at midfield, they'll have to punt. Albany takes their 2nd TimeOut to stop the clock

Punt from Goldszak bounces backward, downed at the 29. 1st and 10 Danes

24-21 Albany
1:45 2nd

[Dane96]

Smith is looking like the stud who we stole. His downfield speed is justexplosive.

And Chillis...with the TD...on a near pick.

Albany up 30-21.

[TheValleyRaider]

QB under pressure, pass is nearly picked, but tipped right into the hands of Chillis who is gone, TOUCHDOWN. Glass' PAT is up and GOOD

31-21 Albany
0:51 2nd

[danefan]

In other scores that are of interest

Jacksonville 9
Citadel 7

[Dane96]

WOW...go Jacksonville. Citdog must be pissed.

[danefan]

Bryant 0
Maine 28

So much for that pick.....

[Dane96]

Yeah...I stayed away from that one. I think Bryant is due for a down year.

[danefan]

Citadel gets a TD

14-9

2Q

[TheValleyRaider]

Kickoff from Glass is into the end zone again, DiCicco thinks about it, and takes a knee for the touchback. 1st and 10 Raiders

31-21 Albany
0:51 2nd

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate will just kneel out the clock and head into the lockerroom

Albany 31
Colgate 21
Halftime

[Dane96]

What a half. Never would have guessed 52 total points.

[TheValleyRaider]

What. The heck. Was that?

The offense looks pretty good. McCarney's got some toughness, a good arm and some repore with the receivers. Eachus looks strong, and if they can keep the offense chugging along, they'll get some points

As for the defense, not good. They seem to be struggling at times with the no-huddle, not getting set and letting guys get free, especially in the secondary. They need to find some way to stop giving up big plays and short drives

This has been exactly what I expected for a Colgate-Albany game, and at the same time completely unlike what I would have predicted. I was in Waco last night for the TCU-Baylor video game, and this game is uncomfortably similar to this point. We'll see what adjustments Biddle comes up with for the 2nd half, especially on the defense

[TheValleyRaider]

Other PL scores

Fordham 3
UConn 45
Final

Lehigh 49
Monmouth 24
Final

Davidson 7
Georgetown 21
Halftime

Duquesne 16
Bucknell 10
Late 2nd

Lafayette 0
NDSU 0
Mid 1st

Thursday
UMass 24
Holy Cross 16
Final

[Dane96]

You expected both teams to put up points like that? You must be Marty McFly in Back to the Future 2.

;)

I expected...3 yards and a cloud of turf dust.

[TheValleyRaider]

You expected both teams to put up points like that? You must be Marty McFly in Back to the Future 2.

;)

I expected...3 yards and a cloud of turf dust.

Why doesn't your offense make like a tree, and get out of here? :p

I expected a close one, and so far it's been pretty tight. I might have guessed 31-21 as a final score, but not at the half. Long way to go, and plenty of chances to tilt the machine

[TheValleyRaider]

Getting set for the 2nd half, Colgate to kickoff. Kick is taken at the 6, returned up to the 29. 1st and 10 Danes

31-21 Albany
14:54 3rd

[danefan]

Booker has to be used more often this year. Kid has great size, speed and hands.

[Dane96]

Whoa...that could have been bad on the fumble.

[danefan]

FYI

Sac St. 29
Oregon St. 28

Final OT

[Dane96]

Lord...what a weapon Layton is.

[danefan]

Layton and Glass are going to be incredibly valuable this year.

[Dane96]

FYI

Sac St. 29
Oregon St. 28

Final OT

Glad I didnt grab OSU in the fantasy College draft. Next year, Danefan you need to join.

[TheValleyRaider]

Albany stalls near midfield, they'll punt it away. Kick is a good, high one, rolling to a stop at the 5. 1st and 10 Raiders

31-21 Albany
Early 3rd

[Dane96]

Can't see who is down....looks like knee or ankle. It's Dorcely. We are real thin at LB...not good.

[Dane96]

Oh boy...not good.

[Dane96]

I can't believe we have a R-Fr as our backup...better be good.

[danefan]

He got caught up with his leg underneath. Never good.

maybe we should convert one of our 10 running backs to an ILB.

[danefan]

I don't want to step away - even to refill my beer.

Either team can score on every play

[Dane96]

Definitely...and I realized I have nothing really good to eat (but plenty of beer)...so looks like dinner will be at 9.

[danefan]

They just showed Delaney for the first time....wow he filled out something serious. Looks like he put about 20 lbs on.

[Dane96]

Wow...Colgate called that perfectly. Blitz...open in the flats...big gain. Nice job by Colgate.

[danefan]

Great play call against a blitzing LB. Just slipped out where the LB blitzed from.

[Dane96]

They just showed Delaney for the first time....wow he filled out something serious. Looks like he put about 20 lbs on.

I remember meeting him at UMASS....huge frame...and he was a frosh then. Me thinks if he didnt have an uphill physical battle...he would be playing much higher than Albany.

[danefan]

Play action coming up......

[danefan]

Great drive by Colgate.

[TheValleyRaider]

On 3rd and goal from the 5, McCarney keeps it, dives....TOUCHDOWN!!!! 95 yard drive from the Raiders to make it a 1-score game! Uglietto's PAT is GOOD!!!!

31-28 Albany
5:09 3rd

[Dane96]

Tremaine Wilson is quite the returner...

[danefan]

Wilson looks great returning the ball.

He was in at DB a few plays this half already too.

Great athlete.

[TheValleyRaider]

Kickoff from Burgess is taken at the 10, big return by Wilson up to the 47. 1st and 10 Danes

31-28 Albany
5:00 3rd

[TheValleyRaider]

Defense forces a 3 and out, Albany to punt from midfield. Layton's kick is another high and deep one, but this time it bounces in the end zone for a touchback. 1st and 10 Raiders

31-28 Albany
4:10 3rd

[danefan]

i know he booted into the endzone, but that was a solid 50+ yard punt.

He's got an NFL leg and only a sophomore.

[danefan]

This is where our lack of depth on defense could show. Defense needs to get off the field.

[danefan]

Now watch for the screen......

[danefan]

That's the difference Leathley has. He's much more athletic.

[TheValleyRaider]

Albany pressures the QB on 1st and 2nd down, eventually forcing a 3 and out. Punt from McCarney is high but not far, fair caught at the Raider 47. 1st and 10 Danes

31-28 Albany
1:57 3rd

[Dane96]

Leathely needs to eat a bowl of protein. He is so skinny.

[danefan]

HAHAHA!!!

Smith!!

[Dane96]

And Drew Smith...is just NAAAAAAASSTY.

[Dane96]

FUUUUUUUUUCKKKKKKK

[danefan]

Ahhh.. Well that's a momentum changer.

[danefan]

Come on defense - step up again.


Got to be able to bounce back from turnovers.

[TheValleyRaider]

Leathley pumps, looks deep, INTERCEPTED! Frey picks it off at the 2, returns it out to the 34. 1st and 10 Raiders

31-28 Albany
0:47 3rd

[Dane96]

Is anyone else kicked off the feed?

[danefan]

I remember meeting him at UMASS....huge frame...and he was a frosh then. Me thinks if he didnt have an uphill physical battle...he would be playing much higher than Albany.

I know they had restrictions on how much weight they could put on him because of his diabetes. He still plays with an insulin pump.

[danefan]

Is anyone else kicked off the feed?

Still running.

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate is just shy of a 1st down at the clock expires, 3rd and short upcoming

Albany 31
Colgate 28
End 3rd

[Dane96]

I dont know...I dont get why you need Leathley in there. Nothing against him...but DiLella is having a huge game.

[Dane96]

WTF...anyone else have a choppy feed?

[danefan]

I dont know...I dont get why you need Leathley in there. Nothing against him...but DiLella is having a huge game.

That's why I hate platooning. Leathey has not rhythm going in.

Leave a kid in the whole game or pull him for good. Sink or swim with one guy.

[danefan]

WTF...anyone else have a choppy feed?

Mine's running 100% but I'm not running on wifi anymore - plugged in directly.

[danefan]

That's a bull**** call. Momentum carried them out.

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate drive stalls inside the 10, Uglietto comes in to attempt the 29 yard FG. The kick is up and GOOD!

31-31
10:36 4th

[danefan]

Great game. Good stand for the D after a turnover and a bad penalty call.

[danefan]

I want a win as bad as anyone, but man what a great game. Both teams looking really solid.

[TheValleyRaider]

Kickoff from Burgess is taken by Meek at the 7, returned to the 18. 1st and 10 Danes

31-31
10:31 4th

[Dane96]

Mine's running 100% but I'm not running on wifi anymore - plugged in directly.

Had to restart...went hardline.

Nice catch.

[danefan]

Great catch for King. Fordie said he'd make some crazy catches this game. Kid looks great as a R-Fr.

[Dane96]

Yah....and he has decent size...6'1.

[Dane96]

Smith...is just a beast...wow.

[danefan]

Did this guy go to Union?

[Dane96]

The announcer? Because he keeps saying Dutchmen?

[Dane96]

****...that play was set up perfectly...Chillis would have had a big gain. The LT got abused.

[danefan]

The announcer? Because he keeps saying Dutchmen?

Yeah.. Haha.

I've never heard anyone confuse Albany with Union

[danefan]

Damn - double coverage. Gotta throw that towards the sideline.

Could have been a lot worse though.

[Dane96]

Tough pass...but great coverage. I don't really mind it...even with Glass' leg...I don't think Ford would have went for it from there. This was as good as a Layton punt.

[TheValleyRaider]

3rd and Long, Di Lella looking deep, and it's INTERCEPTED!! Armiento makes the pick, down at the 7! 1st and 10 Raiders

31-31
8:19 4th

[Dane96]

We need a stop.

[danefan]

Have to get a stop here. We haven't done much this half on offense.

[danefan]

McCarney has had an absolute great game. Hasn't taken a big hit yet and gets to his nose. Kids is going to be really good.

[danefan]

Defense is spent.....this has shades of the last Albany-Colgate game written all over it.

[Dane96]

Agreed on McCarney...and I really dont like this feeling I have. They are just pounding it....killing the clock. That, though...was big stop. Need to get a big stop on this 3 and 5...it's a must.

[Dane96]

Defense is spent.....this has shades of the last Albany-Colgate game written all over it.

YEP! And there ya go. If you are going to send a blitz...at that point...you better bring the house.

Don't like that play call...on a hot night...spent defense.

[Dane96]

This McCarney kid is AWESOME. The PL is definitely up this year. I liked Holy Cross alot the other night.

[Dane96]

Need two big stops...stay long for FG range.

[Dane96]

What Eachus did...is why him, McCarty, Jones, etc....are great. Dove for an extra 3.

[danefan]

Come on!

[Dane96]

****KKKKKKK

[danefan]

Designed run and the blitzers are just coming in full speed with their heads down. Need to be up and aware. he's not dropping back.

[Dane96]

We need some defensive depth...they can't stretch a play right now.

[Dane96]

I hate that this feed doesn't have the fricken time left....

[danefan]

The time of possession difference is incredible. Probably 2 to 1 or close to it.

[Dane96]

Ughhhh...and this one...is....

[Dane96]

Win, Lose, tie...I really have a problem with the Leathely insertion. It was a momentum changer...and I think DiLella is the guy this year.

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate has looked solid driving down to the 17. 3rd and 4 upcoming and Albany takes their 1st TimeOut to stop the clock

31-31
1:19 4th

[Dane96]

I just wanted to say that now...so it doesnt seem like I am venting after the fact.

[Dane96]

Whoa...that...is a tough angle for the kicker.

MISS IT...(or I will have to stop by your lawn in Belmont with a horse's head). ;)

[danefan]

What a game.

[Dane96]

The time of possession difference is incredible. Probably 2 to 1 or close to it.

Just over...41 to 18

[TheValleyRaider]

Eachus is just shy of the 1st, Colgate takes their 1st TimeOut with a likely FG attempt to come

31-31
1:11 4th

[Dane96]

What a game.

Both teams will be good...no mater what.

[danefan]

Win, Lose, tie...I really have a problem with the Leathely insertion. It was a momentum changer...and I think DiLella is the guy this year.

Based on tonight only I'd agree - although we only saw Leathey in for 2 series.

[Dane96]

YESSSSSS

[TheValleyRaider]

Uglietto lines up the 32 yard attempt. The kick is....NO GOOD. Wide right, Albany takes over at the 22. 1st and 10 Danes

31-31
1:07 4th

[Dane96]

Based on tonight only I'd agree - although we only saw Leathey in for 2 series.

Fair enough...but I guess my logic is....if he was good enough to beat him out...and he had that performance tonight. Why change until he really fouls up.

[danefan]

The angle got him. Tough kick so short.

[Dane96]

And he laces a pass on cue.

[danefan]

Fair enough...but I guess my logic is....if he was good enough to beat him out...and he had that performance tonight. Why change until he really fouls up.

I agree. Keep him in there 100% until he screws up.

[Dane96]

Omg...that could have been bad. Just be careful with the football boys...get to the 40...and give Glass a crack.

[Dane96]

Oh come on Dillon...you have to catch that...no one there.

****. Now you have to have a massive Leyton kick.

[danefan]

Come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's was an absolutely terrible series. We don't deserve this game after that. Unbleivable. No clock useage at all.

[danefan]

Wow! What a punt.

[Dane96]

Wow...that kick returner just got absolutely crushed.

[TheValleyRaider]

Fortuitous Albany drops force a Layton punt. The kick is taken by Morrison at the 15, returned to the 25. 1st and 10 Raiders

31-31
0:39 4th

[Dane96]

Come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's was an absolutely terrible series. We don't deserve this game after that. Unbleivable. No clock useage at all.

McCarthy has a penchant fr that

[danefan]

Gate taking it to OT.

Don't blame them. They've owned us this half.

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate content to run out the clock, play for OT

Albany 31
Colgate 31
End Regulation

[Dane96]

I mean...really...throw some outs...DiLella has the arm fr it....and give us a chance to win it on Glass' leg. This underneath **** passing...if you are going to do that twice in a row, at least give it to DREW SMITH and let him pound it.

[Fordham]

What a game!!!

[TheValleyRaider]

Colgate wins the toss, Albany will start with the ball

[danefan]

Smart choice by Colgate but at the same time it gives our D a rest.....finally.

[danefan]

I'll say it right now - I'm OK with whatever the outcome of this game is. We look 1000% times better than last year and Colgate is going to be a strong team this year in the PL.

[Dane96]

Agreed Danefan...Agreed.

[danefan]

Now Di Lella looks like **** again. Short arming everything.

[Sader87]

Thanks for the updates guys...

[TheValleyRaider]

Albany goes 3 and out, 41 yard FG attempt from Glass is GOOD

34-31 Albany
OT

[Dane96]

That said, what the hell was that series about. This is what I mean by our OC. DiLella is fine...but that first play was so horrible with Drew...up the middle...we couldnt do that all game. Thn you set up two passes with it.

Gosh. Just take a crack at the endzone.

[Dane96]

Now Di Lella looks like **** again. Short arming everything.

Honestly...I thnk it's the pressure. He has had guys all up in his mug for the last three series.

[danefan]

Honestly...I thnk it's the pressure. He has had guys all up in his mug for the last three series.


Maybe but he's got to make some of those throws.

[Dane96]

OMG...so close to ending it. Same with Colgate last series...they almost had a pick as well.

[danefan]

OK. Come on defense!


My wife is yelling at me for yelling so loud!

[Dane96]

OMG...how did McCarney make that play....holy ****...that is a game changer.

[danefan]

Wow what a play!