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Post by epx on Sept 20, 2022 12:52:25 GMT -5
This game strikes me as a qualified even matchup. The qualified part is if we can limit the stupid penalties and turn overs from last week. Some of the mistakes I chalk up to a new QB and RB. I expect them to learn from their mistakes and come out much more disciplined this weekend. W&M beat FBS UNCC, which is their best win of the season so far. Next they beat Campbell 37-21 at home. Campbell reminds me a lot of Gardner Webb. Then thrashed a weaker Lafayette 34-7 last week. W&M has a balanced offense skewed a little more toward the run overall this season. Our D line needs to keep on doing what they're doing. The D backfield will need to be on top of their game, as their QB Darius Wilson can flat light it up when he needs to. Their D has allowed an average of 209 yards per game against the three teams mentioned above. Overall, I think this certainly a game we can, and maybe should, win. We won't have to be perfect, but we can't be sloppy either. W&M fan forum: csnbbs.com/forum-691.htmlElon Game Notes: elonphoenix.com/documents/2022/9/20/FULL_Game_Notes_at_W_M.pdf |
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Post by fearthephoenix on Sept 20, 2022 17:18:58 GMT -5
It’s gonna be a fun one. I give the guys credit for coming out and executing in the 2nd half on defense. William and Mary will be an outstanding game that could come down to the last position. We will learn a lot about Elon Football this Saturday!
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Post by elonpride on Sept 21, 2022 5:21:16 GMT -5
Any word on Baughman?
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Post by phawkes on Sept 21, 2022 7:53:54 GMT -5
Do we have the talent in all three phases of the game to beat the Tribe? I believe we do. Do we have the consistency on offense? The jury is still out. Do we have the intangibles? Recent history with W&M indicates they have the edge over us. 2019, 5-OT loss. 2021, another heart-breaker. W&M has a great football tradition and program and is one of those teams that always expects to win. If we can play with the fire we showed in the second half against G-W, and if we can eliminate the offensive turnovers, I like our chances. It will likely be another close one. Could come down to a Skyler Davis FG.
Go, Phoenix!
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Post by tribe4sf on Sept 21, 2022 7:56:28 GMT -5
Hell of a conference opener for both teams! Don't know how you guys are faring with injuries but Tribe depth has already been tested with 9 starters or key contributors out by the second half of the Lafayette game. So far those who have needed to step up have done really well. Rfr. CB Jalen Jones had to start against Campbell and earned national POW honors with 3 INTs and a pick six. Unfortunately, he went down on the 3rd play at Lafayette and status unknown for this week. Campbell, by the way, is the best team we have faced. They look CAA ready.
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Post by bjiyf on Sept 21, 2022 8:33:57 GMT -5
We’ve had a couple of key guys go down too, plus one who plays limited reps. I would say this is the featured CAA game this week. Really looking forward to it!
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Post by elonlax01 on Sept 22, 2022 12:16:56 GMT -5
Family weekend at W&M. Looks like they will have a big crowd.
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Post by epx on Sept 23, 2022 10:41:00 GMT -5
I've been reading W&M's board. Man I wish we still had that kind of enthusiasm here. Maybe if the program continues its upward trajectory, the board will come back too. Haven't seen a whoa nellie post in some time. I loved to argue with him. I miss that kind of passion.
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Post by elonfirefighter on Sept 23, 2022 15:41:28 GMT -5
When we were in the SoCon we were rocking it. Even if I had to keep banning the App State guy. Without the opposing team banter, school support and a consistent team his board has gone to sleep
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Post by everelon on Sept 24, 2022 16:35:29 GMT -5
If we don’t get an offensive coordinator with some imagination and grit, we may not win another game. Really poor play calling.
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Post by everelon on Sept 24, 2022 17:22:09 GMT -5
Why can’t we get a better play caller? The play for 2 points was horrible.
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Post by fearthephoenix on Sept 24, 2022 17:34:32 GMT -5
Y’all do realize William and Mary is top 15 and waxed FBS Charlotte right?
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Post by elonpride on Sept 24, 2022 18:00:18 GMT -5
Did I read that right? Down 28-10 and won 35-31?
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Post by fearthephoenix on Sept 24, 2022 18:04:05 GMT -5
You read it correctly. Crazy.
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Post by phawkes on Sept 24, 2022 18:06:38 GMT -5
Yes, you read right. Defense held Tribe to 3 points in the second half, and Hampton destroyed! If he doesn't get CAA offensive player of the week, then there is no justice in the conference. W&M's four turnovers (to our one) didn't hurt either.
However, the assessments of our play-calling are accurate.
Go, Phoenix!
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