UNH @ Lehigh Thread: The Battle for a Top Ten Spot

[Lehigh Football Nation]

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2011/09/game-preview-week-two-new-hampshire-at.html

Could be the game of the week, putting two Top 25 teams. Too bad FCS Atlantic will only be carrying this grudge match on tape delay.

[PantherRob82]

Any streams for this game? Should be a good one. Having seen both teams in their playoff games last season, and UNH against Toledo, and only getting the stats from Lehigh's week one game, I would give the edge to UNH, but I don't expect a blowout. Worst sentence EVER. LOL.

[van]

This will be streamed from the Lehigh broadcast through http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/lehigh.portal#

[Wildcat80]

I think you can listen thru the UNH site for free.

http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/unh.portal#

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Lehigh's punt team has to be better this week or it will cost them points. If there isn't improvement UNH will block at least one kick. I wonder if we'll see a shift back to the rugby style this week.

As long as Lehigh plays within themselves they'll be in it to win it. They can't have any personal foul or any other dumb penalties. Lehigh, at times, does dumb things.

Hopefully there's a large crowd. The weather overall looks pretty good.

[Tribe4SF]

Will be interested to see how the UNH secondary plays this week. They were more than shaky last week, and Lehigh has the horses to test them again. I expect a high scoring affair.

[danefan]

Nice thread title LFN. xrolleyesxxwhistlexxwhistlex

[NHwildEcat]

I am going to bed soon so I can get up early to drive down...I look forward to some Lehigh hospitality! GO CATS!

[crusader11]

Nice thread title LFN. xrolleyesxxwhistlexxwhistlex

Depending on how the top 10 shakes out this week, this could be the case. No?

[danefan]

Depending on how the top 10 shakes out this week, this could be the case. No?

Of course it's possible. Anything is possible.

According to some Lehigh fans it was a lock last week too......

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Of course it's possible. Anything is possible.

According to some Lehigh fans it was a lock last week too......

I didn't see anyway Lehigh cracked the Top 10 last week and don't see them doing it this week either. Outside of Jacksonville St., UNI and Wofford i can't see anyone ahead of Lehigh losing.

BTW, i don't see UNH caring too much about the Top 10 ranking. For them its old news. I understand the Lehigh excitement. It has been 7 years since the Hawks have climbed that high.

[ngineer]

I didn't see anyway Lehigh cracked the Top 10 last week and don't see them doing it this week either. Outside of Jacksonville St., UNI and Wofford i can't see anyone ahead of Lehigh losing.BTW, i don't see UNH caring too much about the Top 10 ranking. For them its old news. I understand the Lehigh excitement. It has been 7 years since the Hawks have climbed that high.

So when is that a criteria for dropping down. Lehigh smoked last week and took it's foot off the pedal in the fourth quarter and gets dropped a spot in the poll. No question Coen did the right thing, but it's amazing how people are only impressed if you run up the score once a team is already beaten.

[ngineer]

I agree Lehigh's punting team needs to 'tighten up'. Anyone watching film saw how close Monmouth got to blocking a couple and, indeed, messed one up by hitting the punter and not the ball. Also, in a tight game, we'll see how Peery handles such a situation. With game on the line, can he drill one from 40?

[UNH Fanboi]

So when is that a criteria for dropping down. Lehigh smoked last week and took it's foot off the pedal in the fourth quarter and gets dropped a spot in the poll. No question Coen did the right thing, but it's amazing how people are only impressed if you run up the score once a team is already beaten.

You're reading way too much into the poll results. I doubt anyone saw that Lehigh won by "only" 25 points and dropped them as a result. I doubt anyone outside of their Patriot League gave Lehigh's ranking more than 1 second of thought. It's probably just a result of randomness.

[danefan]

danefan, please come back to this thread to apologize once Lehigh blows out UNH and makes the top ten in the rankings

Are we seriously doing this again.

Seems to me like you should be the one eating some crow.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?91634-AGS-Top-25-Week-1-Results&p=1666902&viewfull=1#post1666902

And read this closely smart guy - blowing UNH out may be a Top Ten performance, but winning this game not a lock for either team as LFN claims.

Worry about the game first. You can come back and eat your crow afterwards.

[Gil Dobie]

Lehigh 24, UNH 17

[Pard4Life]

For Lehigh, this game decides whether or not they are even worthy for the Top 25.

[ngineer]

Forecast a little more ominous..currently very overcast in Lehigh Valley, now with calls for intermittent thunderstorms later in the day. Pretty humid, also. This is a game where you hope the weather is not a factor. It would be great for both teams to have 'clean track' without the elements wreaking havoc. Fingers crossed., but pack your rainsuit.

[ngineer]

For Lehigh, this game decides whether or not they are even worthy for the Top 25.

And for Lafayette, their game decides if their still worthy for the Patriot League....

[Pard4Life]

And for Lafayette, their game decides if their still worthy for the Patriot League....

No that's Georgetown... but you're right... Lehigh is so grand that their primary rival is now Colgate.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

No that's Georgetown... but you're right... Lehigh is so grand that their primary rival is now Colgate.

I've come to the conclusion you type what you want to believe, not what's actually true.

[Pard4Life]

I've come to the conclusion you type what you want to believe, not what's actually true.

It's quite ironic that you say that, considering that Lehigh fans' belief that the team is top ten caliber is a reflection the exact sentiment above. Although it has been corrected in the past decade, it is no secret Lehigh fans considered Colgate their primary rival. The delusions of grandeur and arrogance surrounding the Lehigh program are so well documented I'm not going to waste our time discussing it. All three top 25 PL teams from 2009 were better than this Lehigh team. Win today and against Liberty and Yale and you might have something. Too many questions need to be answered and it's beyond absurd that Lehigh is being granted their entitled right to the top 10.

[TheValleyRaider]

Lehigh is so grand that their primary rival is now Colgate.

Hey now, we already have a rival. It's....It's umm....Cornell? Holy Cross? George Langdon? xwhistlex

[OxSoxUNH05]

Looking to launch the UNH audio stream. But GameCentral is not loading any live events. I though in the past the stream was available about 30 mins before kick off.
Anyone else having issues?

[PantherRob82]

Is there a game tracker?

[R3TRO]

I have both the audio and video up and running.

[Ivytalk]

Lehigh 24, UNH 17

Sounds about right to me. Go, Mountain Hawks!

[PantherRob82]

I have both the audio and video up and running.

Free video?

[RichH2]

Is there a game tracker?
Yes on Patriot league site

[R3TRO]

Free video?

Unfortunately, no. $7 for the feed. Worth it, to me.

[OxSoxUNH05]

What Browser are you using?
Can't seem to get audio to work on Chrome, switched to Firefox and got the audio to work. Go 'Cats

[R3TRO]

There appears to be NO ONE there???

[UNHFan]

Lets get readyyyyyyyyyyyy to RUMBLE!!! Sticking to my UNH 45-17 But I do have my foot near by to stick into my mouth!!!

Nice coverage Lehigh I like the Video feed!!! its Monday night football compared to UNH's video feed.

I hope UNH upgrades from the dope who sits at the 50 and hasn't a clue what he is doing

[dwtime]

Go Cats!

[UNHFan]

DONTRA BABY!!

[dwtime]

Always have had an affinity for the UNH Lehigh matchup, best UNH game ever saw was the Div II playoff game in 1975 what a game that was.

[UNHFan]

Fullback doing what a fullback does MOVES THE PILE!! 1st down!

[UNHFan]

Decker Bomb to Joey O 1st down on the 2

[dwtime]

UNH moving the ball well so far, two first downs. Now Joey Orlando, first and goal!

[R3TRO]

7-0 UNH

[PantherRob82]

Lehigh stat tracker gives plays but still says 15:00 1st.
LOL

[UNHFan]

Decker boot leg for the TD!

[dwtime]

Decker with my favorite play the naked bootleg for the TD 7-0 UNH

[Mattymc727]

dumb penalty will give lehigh great field position

[RichH2]

Always have had an affinity for the UNH Lehigh matchup, best UNH game ever saw was the Div II playoff game in 1975 what a game that was.I was there also, great game. Tough result for us tho.

[UNHFan]

Hello UNH DEFENSE!!! Really don't want to eat my shoe!!

[UNHFan]

7-7 UNH D looks horrible I guess it wasn't Toledo causing it!

[R3TRO]

DAMNIT! GOT TO TACKLE!

[OxSoxUNH05]

Really guys, 4th and 5 and you let up a TD.

[dwtime]

Ugh defense still missing for the Cats.......

[Mattymc727]

Looks like we have a nice shootout on our hands today! Should be a great one

[PantherRob82]

Still early. How's the Lehigh offense looking? TD all on bad D?

[PantherRob82]

Also, Toledo is up 15-7 on Ohio State in the 2nd Qtr

[Mattymc727]

Im listening on the radio. Lum seems to be doing really well with his offense. They did convert on a fourth down for the TD but lehigh wasnt really tested on that drive.

[R3TRO]

Why are they going up the middle with Peters? Where's Setian?

[Mattymc727]

UNH 3 and out and will punt

[Mattymc727]

bad penalty on lehigh unh gets 15 and a first down

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Lehigh dumb play number one

[R3TRO]

Wow. We'll see your dumb play and raise you one.

[Mattymc727]

terrible pass by Decker. Lehigh gets the pick

[UNHFan]

The question of the day is what spice should I sprinkle on my shoe before I put it in my mouth?

[R3TRO]

HAHAHA.. this is ridiculous.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Barkett held and still gets a td!

[PantherRob82]

The question of the day is what spice should I sprinkle on my shoe before I put it in my mouth?

Paprika?

[Mattymc727]

Is anyone watching the game. The radio guys keep talking of unh getting good pressure on Lum but he gets away and completes the pass. Is UNH tackling poorly or are they not really getting pressure? the secondary sounds aweful again

[PantherRob82]

Positive note for UNH with the blocked XP

[Wildcat80]

Toledo leading Ohio state 15 to 7!!

[UNHFan]

Correct UNH Cant tackle!! Ill tell ya Lehigh is tackling! UNH Speed only reason moving the ball

[R3TRO]

I'm watching the game. If UNH could get one defensive stop, they are eating clock right now. They're not getting any pressure on Lum.

[UNHFan]

WOW!!! GO ROCKETS!!!


Toledo leading Ohio state 15 to 7!!

[R3TRO]

UNH... lets try playing some defense.

[Mattymc727]

Decker gets his second rushing TD. UNH up 14-13, 14 mins 2nd qtr

[Mattymc727]

The audio guys are driving me nuts

[UNHFan]

I am going to piss many off I am sure (Not my first time for that) But what if we had 3 years of Decker? I liked Toman he drove me nuts but I never questioned his heart. Decker is just hands down a better all around QB

[crusader11]

I am going to piss many off I am sure (Not my first time for that) But what if we had 3 years of Decker? I liked Toman he drove me nuts but I never questioned his heart. Decker is just hands down a better all around QB

Interesting theory.

[UNHFan]

UNH... lets try playing some defense.

LOUDER PLEASE!!!

[Wildcat80]

I am going to piss many off I am sure (Not my first time for that) But what if we had 3 years of Decker? I liked Toman he drove me nuts but I never questioned his heart. Decker is just hands down a better all around QB

Not me....he needed more time the last two years...

[R3TRO]

I guess I won't hold my breath for a defensive stop.

[Mattymc727]

this team is not playoff bound with this defense. yikes

[crusader11]

A combination of two of the better offense in the FCS vs. some porous defense. Winner is going to have to put up 45+

[PantherRob82]

Don't be too quick to discredit Lehigh. I'm not watching, so I can't comment too much.

[OxSoxUNH05]

Pass rush does not equal coverage. Unless the defense improves its going to be an ugly season in the CAA for UNH

[UNHFan]

Our secondary isn't even a thirdary Ill Contact Webster's Dictionary Thirdary: American Football Defense that wishes it was a secondary.

Look for it in the 2012 Edition!

[Mattymc727]

Lehighs offense sounds really good, im sure it is. But if we cant stop them at all, than how can we expect to play well against any other good offense in the FCS. The D is young, lets hope they grow up fast

[PantherRob82]

Lehigh game tracker sucks.....nm...I figured out that apparently I have to switch quarters....I've never seen that before.

[Wildcat80]

I'm watching the game. If UNH could get one defensive stop, they are eating clock right now. They're not getting any pressure on Lum.

retro....fill in the visual picture for us as you have interesting observations.....thanks!

[UNHFan]

Wow what a catch by Joey Orlando!!

[crusader11]

In all seriousness, what was RJ Toman doing as the starting quarterback last year? Was it just because he was a year older and had starting experience? The skill set and talent isn't even close between Decker and Toman.

[UNHFan]

HEY DEFENSE!!! Please don't make the Decker Orlando Combo! meaningless this year!! Wow what toss!!

[Sader87]

How is Justin Mello (WR UNH) doing today? Coached him in hoop in high school

[Mr. C]

You can find the CSN blog on the game at http://www.collegesportingnews.com/entry.php?163-UNH-at-Lehigh&bt=1785

[R3TRO]

UNH got a stop!

[UNHFan]

In all seriousness, what was RJ Toman doing as the starting quarterback last year? Was it just because he was a year older and had starting experience? The skill set and talent isn't even close between Decker and Toman.

Don't get me started Crusader11 lol not starting Deck against Delaware after he played great gets the win on the road in a play off game!! STILL HAUNTS ME!!! I don't care what any Delaware fan says!! UNH wins that game with Decker. Toman was horrible in that game

[UNHFan]

Apologies to the Lehigh punter for making him get up!

[UNHFan]

Decker drills it 1st down! on 32

[UNHFan]

3rd and 3....... And Justin Mellow ALL THEY WAY DOWN TO THE LEHIGH 30 !!!

[crusader11]

Your pal Mello just with a nice catch and run, Sader87!

[crusader11]

Don't get me started Crusader11 lol not starting Deck against Delaware after he played great gets the win on the road in a play off game!! STILL HAUNTS ME!!! I don't care what any Delaware fan says!! UNH wins that game with Decker. Toman was horrible in that game

Been beating the same dead horse for 2+ years now, and have taken a lot of heat around these parts for saying that Decker should have been the starter. Not much doubt now...

[Sader87]

Your pal Mello just with a nice catch and run, Sader87!

Should have been a Sader...

[crusader11]

3rd and 4 and they go with a running play straight up the middle? UNH had the wide side of the field open...why not go with play action or a roll out? Decker has been great on his feet thus far.

[Mattymc727]

sounds like bad clock management by unh

[crusader11]

Should have been a Sader...

Grades?

[Mattymc727]

UNH up 24-20 at the half

[Sader87]

Grades?

No...good enough to be admitted...I think HC was worried about his speed unfortunately

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

About what u would expect imo. Both offenses look very good. Lehigh needs to get some points to start the second half

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

The biggest thing for lehigh right now, besides defense, is the health of spadola. He looked like he either hurt his hand or groin before half. If hes injured thats a huge loss.

[crusader11]

Really exciting game. Lehigh needs to put up points on their opening drive of the second half...can't let UNH make it a two score game.

[UNHFan]

3rd and 4 and they go with a running play straight up the middle? UNH had the wide side of the field open...why not go with play action or a roll out? Decker has been great on his feet thus far.

Please play calling drives me nuts... But I think Coach likes to not do the norm thats his style and its worked as a whole... and these pass routes that have the receiver running back to the QB please lose that play!! They never get more then 4-5 yards and all you have is an exhausted receiver coming back to the hudle

[Wildcat80]

Toledo up in 3rd 22 to 21 over The osu!

[Wildcat80]

Pitt leading Maine 12 to 7 in 2nd....Go black bears!!

[Bogus Megapardus]

How is everyone watching this game? I can't find a link.

[PantherRob82]

How is everyone watching this game? I can't find a link.

They paid.

[crusader11]

How is everyone watching this game? I can't find a link.

Georgetown isn't allowing Lehigh to broadcast the game.

[UNHFan]

So great first half two good teams battling it out.. and Kudo's to the University Of Lehigh doing a great production for a Webcast and my apologies up front if you watch a UNH webcast. Its simply embarrassing! Does anyone know if we are getting an upgrade from 1 camera moving around and hearing the camera kid talking about what he did the night before while on his cell phone?

[UNHFan]

They paid.

GOOD ONE!!

[R3TRO]

OMG A SACK!

[R3TRO]

Punt returned for TD. NICE! 31-20 UNH

[OxSoxUNH05]

Orlando having a big day.

[Mattymc727]

31-20 UNH. UNH needs to keep the momentum going. Lehighs offense is way too good to sit back especially early in the third. I think this next drive could be the biggest

[crusader11]

Uh oh. Lehigh needs to respond here.

[R3TRO]

A Pick!

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Lehigh falling apart. This looks a lot like the delaware game.

[Wildcat80]

How did UNh score???? missed it!

[Mattymc727]

Joey orlando punt return

[Mattymc727]

I missed the INT. Who got it? Asam?

[Wildcat80]

Joey orlando punt return

Terrific!!! And a defensive stop too...nice!

[crusader11]

That may just do it. Lehigh really self-destructing here...allowing the punt return for a TD and then an interception that leads to a Decker TD.

[Mattymc727]

UNH up 38-20 now. still plenty of time left in the 3rd quarter

[UNHFan]

Watching UNH game and the Maine game on my 27" mac.. I LOVE THE NEW ESPN3!!!

[Wildcat80]

I thought RJ Harris was impressive vs Toledo too.

[R3TRO]

UNH gives up huge plays on 4 downs... I don't get it.

[Mattymc727]

Another huge 4th down conversion for lehigh. Knocking on the door at the 14

[Mattymc727]

UNH interception! still 38-20

[Pard4Life]

Put a guy in Lum's face and pressure him and he does not look like an all-FCS caliber player.

[Pard4Life]

And the crowd streams out of Goodman... front runners.

[crusader11]

And the crowd streams out of Goodman... front runners.

Not even the best team in the league this year.

[crusader11]

There is the break that Lehigh needed. Gotta convert now.

[Mattymc727]

Uh Oh

[UNHFan]

Holy Cross looks insane UNH is going to have there hands full in that game!

[Mattymc727]

There is no easy game for UNH this year

[crusader11]

Holy Cross looks insane UNH is going to have there hands full in that game!

Already booked my flight up from Atlanta for that game. Is a fan wearing purple allowed at the UNH tailgate? I'll bring booze...

[Mattymc727]

Momentum starting to swing here

[Pard4Life]

Running into the punter not a penalty?

[R3TRO]

I don't think McNally could get held any worse. Every play is jersey is getting yanked down.

[UNHFan]

Yup Ill be there also...I love Holy Cross been going to games since the 70's my Cousin John Gortar played for them in the 60's I am going to feel weird watching the 2 play we should get a little anygivensaturday saturday tailgating going

[RichH2]

Given how Toledo is doing vs OSU, clear I did not give Toledo enuf credit for being that good. Likewise UNH. Now happy it is a close game.

[Mattymc727]

Wow this Defense gives up huge plays

[dwtime]

obviously UNH hads no defense this year, its too bad I thought those days were behind us.

[R3TRO]

Man, this is frustrating!

[crusader11]

UNH's secondary is porous...way too many holes and looking rather slow today against Lehigh.

[Mattymc727]

I wish Decker wasnt a senior. I think this team with one more year of growth and Decker at the helm again would be pretty scary

[R3TRO]

YOU HAVE TO BE ******** KIDDING ME!

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Lehighs special teams stink!

[crusader11]

No quit whatsoever in Lehigh. UNH will not go very far in the CAA with this defense (although their defensive line looks to be one of the best around).

[UNHFan]

I wish Decker wasnt a senior. I think this team with one more year of growth and Decker at the helm again would be pretty scary

I know its sad!

[UNHFan]

GO BLACK BEARS!! Pitt 20 Maine 15

[Sader87]

score/time?

[dwtime]

3 and out great offensive calls, not.

[UNHFan]

GO BLACK BEARS!! Pitt 20 Maine 15

Thats only for this game!! After this? Your Fredo to me!

[Mattymc727]

38-33 Lehigh ball at its own 21. 9:33 to play in the 4th

[UNHFan]

score/time?

UNH 38-35 9:33 left 4th qtr

[Mattymc727]

That Orlando fumble completely changed momentum. we would have had the ball up 18.

[dwtime]

Jesus come on guys

[Mattymc727]

absolute meltdown here. is anyone coaching UNH right now

[crusader11]

Someone needs to make a play for UNH. Lehigh rollling right on through them.

[UNHFan]

horrible!

[RichH2]

Meltdowns are great but only for the other team. GO Lehigh. Wish our ST weren't so bad.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Gawd, I'd never think I'd say this . . . . C'mon, Lehigh!

[UNHFan]

We can tackle period!! I say we beg Holy Cross to let us out of the game in 2 weeks and we ask Pinkerton Academy to play us... we may have a shot at tackling them!

[Pard4Life]

Wow UNH defense is terrible... they are not a top 25 team

[crusader11]

Just unbelievable.

[dwtime]

how many 4th down TD's are UNH going to give uP?

[UNHFan]

I have 1 word for Decker!!! TRANSFER!!! You need a place you can shine!

[Mattymc727]

Could be a long season. So unfortunate, this offense could have been great. Lets see if we can march down field for the TD.

[crusader11]

Let's see what the UNH offense can do now. Been quiet since early in the 3rd quarter.

[Pard4Life]

And the front runners come back...

[UNHFan]

Thats a Gretzky!! 99 points in 2 games!

[UNHFan]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! THATS CATCH GONNA BE ON ESPN!!!!

[crusader11]

Good God, that was some throw from Decker and an even better catch by RJ (not Toman).

[UNHFan]

Great way to kill moment coach!! run up the middle!!

[Mattymc727]

This oline has been real dissapointing in terms of the run game so far this year too

[RichH2]

Wow , what a game. Figured a track meet but not like this. I hope D an hold on.

[UNHFan]

Wow 4th 2 What to do!! FG or go for it!

[Mattymc727]

41-41

[UNHFan]

Maybe a great game but I seemed to have aged 5 years since 12:30

[OxSoxUNH05]

Kick the fieldgoal and hope the defense holds. xlolxxlolxxlolx It's becoming a joke

[crusader11]

Absolutely the right call on the FG....but can the defense actually mount a stop here?

[RichH2]

Maybe a great game but I seemed to have aged 5 years since 12:30
Very true and I am old. I was at the 75 playoff game . I cant afford to age 5 yrs.

HOW MUCH TIME???

[UNHFan]

UNH MAKES A GREAT TACKLE!!! Im not making it up I swear!!

[UNHFan]

Im 48 and thanks to UNH 53!!! now

[Mattymc727]

3rd down here. Im guessing a 30 yrd play for lehigh here

[UNHFan]

Pitt 28 Maine 15 UNH in big trouble Maine has some great players! Then again so do we :)

[RichH2]

Im 48 and thanks to UNH 53!!! now

Well youngster this will be a game we will all remeber. no matter how much we age today.

[UNHFan]

ball is gonna be on the 25 for that using your head hit!

[Mattymc727]

my god...............

[UNHFan]

Oh I thought he caught the ball also thank god!

[UNHFan]

and thank god they are both OK.... Ball on Lehigh 41 3rd 8

[UNHFan]

OK we need a snap over the punters head here!!!!

[crusader11]

Gotta go about 60 yards in a minute.

[Mattymc727]

1:09 left. still 41-41. UNH ball at their own 15

[crusader11]

Laughable how much better Kevin Decker is than his predecessor.

[UNHFan]

DECKER BABY!!! Hey lets all pool our money and break some NCAA rules and pay some FBS D kids to come to UNH!! Ill put in $ 20

[PantherRob82]

update?

[RichH2]

Damn, should have gotten 1st down now rooting for OT

[Wildcat80]

UNH's offense needs this win!

[UNHFan]

update?

41-41 ugh ball on ugh 31 3rd and loooong

[dwtime]

how can it be offensive interference if the ball ins't thrown to you? What was the deal with that call?

[Mattymc727]

UNH ball still with about 30 seconds left. Not in FG range yet, dont think they will get there

[Wildcat80]

28 seconds left tied at 41. UNH has ball.

[OxSoxUNH05]

If this heads to OT the game might never end.

[PantherRob82]

Lehigh tracker way behind.

[UNHFan]

Amazing throw and a great play by the Lehigh CB

[kardplayer]

UNH punting with 16 seconds left

[RichH2]

Could final be 77-75 at 10pm




Dont know whether I can last for a long OT, but better than last 2nd loss. We've had way too many of those with Andy before last season.

[Wildcat80]

OT. Whoever can make a stop wins.

[RichH2]

No matter the outcome today, or tonite, certainly proves rankings are pretty accurate as to our 2 teams we are about equal.

[Wildcat80]

ALWAYS go on defense 1st!!!!!

[R3TRO]

I'm all for UNH winning but that was a bad call.

[Mattymc727]

48-41 Lehighs turn in OT

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Thats ridiculous! He was out of bounds! Theres a divot out of bounds!

[crusader11]

That is one of the worst calls I have ever seen in any sport.

[Wildcat80]

Need a stop....or another missed extra pt!!!

[Wildcat80]

UNH radio says he was forced out??

[crusader11]

He caught the ball with both legs and knees out of bounds. I cannot believe that call. Official was right there too.

[Mattymc727]

I didnt see it. The announcers said he was forced out but they are homers too. Was it that bad?

[Mattymc727]

I meant radio guys not announcers

[Wildcat80]

INT!!!!!!! Flemings!!!!!! UNH wins!!!!!

[crusader11]

It was that bad. Just absolutely horrendous. His entire left leg and knee were out of bounds. In fact, there was a large divot out of bounds where his leg was.

[Mattymc727]

UNH wins. I feel bad if it was that bad of a call. Games shouldnt be won like that. Lehigh is the real deal. I dont see UNH in the playoffs but Lehigh has a great shot

[R3TRO]

He was forced out by the DB. On his way back into bounds he caught the ball and it appeared that his right knee was on the ground, out of bounds, as he fell into the endzone.

[RichH2]

Tough way to lose but we threw the INT anyhow. Great game UNH . GO out and win the rest

[WrenFGun]

Worst call I've ever seen...not sure we even get to ot though given the horrible pick call.

[UNHFan]

How do 3 guys in Stipe shirts all blow that call?? Wow we stole one here

[Bogus Megapardus]

Congrats, Wildcats. I wish I could have seen this game. Calls go both ways, as we all know, and the CAA/Patriot/Ivy use common officials, or so I understand.

Kudos to Lehigh as well. May they not play so well come the end of the season, though! xsmhx

[LEHIGH61]

I didnt see it. The announcers said he was forced out but they are homers too. Was it that bad?

HE WAS OUT OF BOUNDS. THE DIVOT FROM HIS FEET IS STILL THERE . THAT REFEREE SHOULD FOREVER BE BANNED! IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS HOW, PUT INTO ACTION A PETITION TO GET RID OF HIM. HE RUINED A GREAT GAME AND SCREWED LEHIGH, THE> VERY WORST CALL I EVER SAW. AND I'M 71 YERAS OLD.

[crusader11]

A miserable call that unfortunately was the turning point in an outstanding college football game.

[PantherRob82]

The call didn't throw an INT though. Had UNH scored on another play or kicked a FG, they still win. Sucks, but it happens.

[R3TRO]

It was a bad call and so was that offensive pass interference on Harris for the ball thrown to Peters.

[truthteller]

Laughable how much better Kevin Decker is than his predecessor.

Yep HO! HO! HO! Decker today 23/34 for 330 yds and 3 td's passing------OH WAIT LAST YEAR against Lehigh--Toman 26/37 for 348 yards and 4 td's passing

you must be Deckers b*tch-----why don't you just cheer for HC instead of being a jerk

[Bogus Megapardus]

HE WAS OUT OF BOUNDS. THE DIVOT FROM HIS FEET IS STILL THERE . THAT REFEREE SHOULD FOREVER BE BANNED! IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS HOW, PUT INTO ACTION A PETITION TO GET RID OF HIM. HE RUINED A GREAT GAME AND SCREWED LEHIGH, THE> VERY WORST CALL I EVER SAW. AND I'M 71 YERAS OLD.

The ref might have changed the outcome, but he didn't ruin a great game. It was still a great game despite the call, and Lehigh has a very good team.

Anybody who cares obviously understands now just how good Lehigh is this season.

[UNHFan]

Ya know we went all day without anyone taking it so serious and so defensive... truth teller please take it somewhere else


Yep HO! HO! HO! Decker today 23/34 for 330 yds and 3 td's passing------OH WAIT LAST YEAR against Lehigh--Toman 26/37 for 348 yards and 4 td's passing

you must be Deckers b*tch-----why don't you just cheer for HC instead of being a jerk

[crusader11]

Yep HO! HO! HO! Decker today 23/34 for 330 yds and 3 td's passing------OH WAIT LAST YEAR against Lehigh--Toman 26/37 for 348 yards and 4 td's passing

you must be Deckers b*tch-----why don't you just cheer for HC instead of being a jerk

Welcome to AGS!

[LehighGuy]

Just back from the game. Congrats UNH. Joey really put on a show for his hometown. One of the best games I've ever seen at Goodman Stadium. Sadly, I had the displeasure of seeing the resoundingly horrible call happen right front of my section. I'm not sure how he missed the call, the field judge was right in front of the action and it was pretty obvious he was standing/kneeling out of bounds when he caught the ball. My section's sight line was so good that everyone kind of went nuts with people running down the bleachers to yell at the refs.

Oh well, it happens. I'm pretty confident we'll run the table the rest of the season and be in the playoffs (with this loss, that'll be on the road once again).

[Wildcat80]

It was a bad call and so was that offensive pass interference on Harris for the ball thrown to Peters.


Bad calls usually even out. Lehigh is a very good offensive team....so is UNH. Both need to find a defense.

[crusader11]

I'm pretty confident we'll run the table the rest of the season

Holy Cross may have something to say about that.

[Franks Tanks]

Just got back from the game. Best game I attended since Colgate@Lafayette in 2009. I couldn't see the play in question as I was sitting on the other side, but it appears the call was horrible. The Lehigh offense is very good. Spadola is as advertised, and Barket made some very nice catches. I think UNH may have some issues on D, but it is still a CAA defense and Lum picked them apart all day.

Lehigh students were classy as always. Most of them were wearing flourescent spandex for some reason, and they started a "safety school" chant about 2 minutes into the game after UNH scored their first TD.

[Go...gate]

Sounds like Lehigh and Holy Cross both have very capable teams this year.

[Ivytalk]

I'm waiting for ngineer's take on this one.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Just back from the game. Congrats UNH. Joey really put on a show for his hometown. One of the best games I've ever seen at Goodman Stadium. Sadly, I had the displeasure of seeing the resoundingly horrible call happen right front of my section. I'm not sure how he missed the call, the field judge was right in front of the action and it was pretty obvious he was standing/kneeling out of bounds when he caught the ball. My section's sight line was so good that everyone kind of went nuts with people running down the bleachers to yell at the refs.

Oh well, it happens. I'm pretty confident we'll run the table the rest of the season and be in the playoffs (with this loss, that'll be on the road once again).

Lehigh has several tough games coming up so they'll have their work cut out. With that said, this is most gifted offensively they've been in a long time. Both defenses got lit up today but most figured it was going to be high scoring anyway.

This loss doesn't hurt Lehigh's chances of hosting should they play well the rest of the year. They have another great chance to get a quality Top 25 OOC win in two weeks when Liberty comes calling. With that said it's time to focus on Princeton. No mercy against th Tigers next week!

[RichH2]

Just talked to my son, who was at the game and sitting right in front of the call. UNH receiver was out of bounds when catch made. How he got there my son did not see, but UNH receiver's knee was already down out of bounds before he caught the ball. Ref was standing right there. Ridiculously bad call. True still a great game but a real shame to have possible victory taken away by ref's ineptitude.