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Post by elonparent on Sept 13, 2021 8:42:20 GMT -5
Ok, I know it's not going to be a close game, but what kind of positive things can we hope to see in this one?
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Post by epx on Sept 13, 2021 12:42:36 GMT -5
If we get more than 50 yards rushing, I'll be surprised. However, "IF" the Oline can give Cheek just a little time and Cheek targets Brayboy, Weeks and Parham in situations are congruent with their respective strengths, I think we can at least score some points. One thing to remember, App is typically under sized on defense because they will always trade size for speed. Our O Line will have their hands full all day. Our D looked good against Campbell, But App is a different Genus of football team. Brice will target Sutton (#2) and Hennigan (#5) early and often.
No prediction on score, but I will vaticinate an App State win.
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Post by oldschoolelon on Sept 13, 2021 13:13:25 GMT -5
I think the skill players and Cheek can compete effectively. Really would love to see an improved ability from our offensive line this game - give Cheek some time against a greater opponent and have backs chip off the edge as well as strengthen our run game up front.
Unfortunately we aren’t 2-0 headed into this game but should be. Use this game to sure up some run fits and be intentional with our route running.
On paper it’s one sided - however create some negative plays early with one or two turnovers, manage the clock well, no big mistakes and move the sticks…never know what the 4th quarter could look like. Just ask Florida State if they were supposed to win against JSU.
Go Elon!
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Post by elon77 on Sept 14, 2021 21:14:04 GMT -5
I remember back during the Scott Riddle years Elon and The Hillbillies used to have some very good games. The year they upset Michigan they came to Elon a few weeks after that and the Stadium was just packed. The stands, the grass, and the walk ways were all full and of course there were a bunch there from Boone, obnoxious too. Best of luck Saturday I will be watching.
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Post by hoidOfYolen on Sept 15, 2021 0:23:47 GMT -5
I think the second quarter is going to be a very good litmus test for how the rest of the game is going to go. I think we hang with App in the first quarter. We may even be up at one point. But we haven't scored any points in the second quarter in either of our first two games, and I've got a feeling that App will start to either run away with it in the second quarter or they won't. If we can make it past half time without being down by more than a touchdown I think we'll end up not too bad.
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Post by hoidOfYolen on Sept 16, 2021 21:06:32 GMT -5
Weather is looking like light rain on Saturday up in Boone. That doesn't look good for us, because if it just comes down to a run game in the trenches, we will lose hard. Only hope is quick strikes in the pass game tbh. If our OLine can give Cheek just enough time, we might be able to make it a good game.
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Post by hoidOfYolen on Sept 18, 2021 9:59:14 GMT -5
It's gameday!! Looks like the weather forecast is getting better, might be light rain for a bit during the beginning of the game but towards the end it should clear up. Sold out stadium in Boone! 30,000+ in the crowd will be electric.
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Post by epx on Sept 18, 2021 15:57:15 GMT -5
Phoenix Defense played their a$$e$ off in the 1st half! The offense Had opportunities in the first half. They could and should have done better, but at least they made a few first downs. I'm afraid they won't have as many opportunities in the 2nd half. The offensive line did their job in the first half with the exception of 3 false start penalties in one drive. They did get a first down in that drive, however. So they're forgiven.
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Post by elonparent on Sept 18, 2021 16:54:28 GMT -5
Phoenix Defense played their a$$e$ off in the 1st half! The offense Had opportunities in the first half. They could and should have done better, but at least they made a few first downs. I'm afraid they won't have as many opportunities in the 2nd half. The offensive line did their job in the first half with the exception of 3 false start penalties in one drive. They did get a first down in that drive, however. So they're forgiven. I agree!
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Post by epx on Sept 18, 2021 18:01:28 GMT -5
I'm reasonably pleased with our overall performance today. If you forget about the 4th quarter, our defense played an exceptional game against a team that I expect to be ranked in the FBS top 25 at some point this season. The O Line, which I thought would be exploited by the App defense, did their job today. If I have any disappointment, it's with Cheek & the offensive skill players. Cheek looked like he didn't trust his pass accuracy, even though he had lot's of time to throw, took sacks or threw the ball away too many times. We also need a big bruiser running back to play at this level. But enough of the negative. At the beginning of the season I expected us to be in the bottom 3 of the conference. Today we showed we can be in the top half. If our offense gets it together, we could be in the top 3.
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Post by elonparent on Sept 19, 2021 7:34:30 GMT -5
O-line played great. App State is a big team and we gave our QB time in the pocket. Cheeks looked hurt to me in the second half? Play calling in the 4th was terrible. It was like the coaches throw in the towel and just kept running the ball, 3 and out! Would have like to see us at least make an attempt to score points.
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Post by appmom on Sept 19, 2021 8:06:22 GMT -5
Hey! Just wanted to give a shout out to the 10 ADULTS from Elon who went to the Ale House on Rivers street last night in Boone and dined and dashed on a $300+ Bill. Not only did a great local restaurant have to cover your tab but the young server lost a tip money after waiting on the table for almost 2 hours. She also lost money she would of gotten had she been able to wait other tables but had to wait on yours. She is a student by the way. Working that job to help pay for college, and called her mom last night in tears. . Way to keep things classy Elon. 😠
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Post by phightingphoenix1 on Sept 19, 2021 9:24:43 GMT -5
Hey! Just wanted to give a shout out to the 10 ADULTS from Elon who went to the Ale House on Rivers street last night in Boone and dined and dashed on a $300+ Bill. Not only did a great local restaurant have to cover your tab but the young server lost a tip money after waiting on the table for almost 2 hours. She also lost money she would of gotten had she been able to wait other tables but had to wait on yours. She is a student by the way. Working that job to help pay for college, and called her mom last night in tears. . Way to keep things classy Elon. 😠 An appropriate call out. 10 people that think that is ok, is sad. Sorry that happened. You know, there are bad fans at every school, take for example, the App State fan(s) that ripped the Elon license plate from my vehicle after a visit to Boone for a game with my daughter (an ASU) student. Not a biggie, but it happens. It's very unfortunate when you are a victim. I get it.
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Post by everygivensaturday on Sept 19, 2021 12:42:12 GMT -5
There is more than enough blame to go around for the TEAM loss. Regardless of what lens you saw the game through, a team wins and loses because of many factors including poor execution at many positions. Remember, this was a 1-5 team in the spring.
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Post by epx on Sept 19, 2021 13:20:41 GMT -5
Hey! Just wanted to give a shout out to the 10 ADULTS from Elon who went to the Ale House on Rivers street last night in Boone and dined and dashed on a $300+ Bill. Not only did a great local restaurant have to cover your tab but the young server lost a tip money after waiting on the table for almost 2 hours. She also lost money she would of gotten had she been able to wait other tables but had to wait on yours. She is a student by the way. Working that job to help pay for college, and called her mom last night in tears. . Way to keep things classy Elon. 😠 An appropriate call out. 10 people that think that is ok, is sad. Sorry that happened. You know, there are bad fans at every school, take for example, the App State fan(s) that ripped the Elon license plate from my vehicle after a visit to Boone for a game with my daughter (an ASU) student. Not a biggie, but it happens. It's very unfortunate when you are a victim. I get it. Whoever dines and dashes or leaves a ridiculously low tip, hurts real people, not some big corporate entity. My daughter is a server at a restaurant. She too is a college student and has been affected by both of the above. If you're reading this and are one of the 10, you should be ashamed of yourself. Prove you're not the pricks everyone thinks you are; provide restitution to this restaurant and the server today! PP1, Back when that daughter was 6 and my son was 7 I took them to an Elon at App game. As we walked up the hill, we encountered many drunk loudmouthed adult App fans. One of them insulted the three of us complete with GD's and F bombs, simply because we were wearing Elon shirts. And the time App fans stole the Elon cheerleaders' large "Elon" flag. It's funny to me that a member of a fanbase, widely known to be the definition of classless, calls out an entire institution and their fans.
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