eu96
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Sept 7, 2024 8:54:17 GMT -5
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Post by eu96 on Sept 7, 2024 8:54:17 GMT -5
Man, it’s Gameday and not one post all week about this game. Depressing. This game will tell us alot about Elon’s 2024 team. Central put it to us last year. I don’t pretend to know if they are better or worse than the year before, but I do know this. If we have ANY playoff aspirations this year, we SHOULD be able to win against ANY MEAC team…home or away. My outlook will change 180 with a loss today. I’m hoping for at least a 10+ point win. I mean…it’s the MEAC. We shouldn’t even be playing this conference.
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Sept 7, 2024 15:44:49 GMT -5
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Post by phoenixla on Sept 7, 2024 15:44:49 GMT -5
Man, it’s Gameday and not one post all week about this game. Depressing. This game will tell us alot about Elon’s 2024 team. Central put it to us last year. I don’t pretend to know if they are better or worse than the year before, but I do know this. If we have ANY playoff aspirations this year, we SHOULD be able to win against ANY MEAC team…home or away. My outlook will change 180 with a loss today. I’m hoping for at least a 10+ point win. I mean…it’s the MEAC. We shouldn’t even be playing this conference. NC Central was 9-3 last year and 10-2 the year before and they beat us last year. They’ve had a solid program for a number of years now. I know that the staff and players are preparing for a tough game. Duke was a given loss. The real season starts today. I do think we need to see significant improvement today in play calling, on the o-line and at quarterback. If Downing can’t get the job done early I’d like to see more of what Salopek can do. He put up some solid numbers during his time in the MAC.
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eu96
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Sept 7, 2024 16:05:52 GMT -5
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Post by eu96 on Sept 7, 2024 16:05:52 GMT -5
They are a solid MEAC program. There, I fixed it.
Third rate conference. We should not be losing to any team from this tomato can league.
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Sept 7, 2024 20:53:18 GMT -5
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Post by fearthephoenix on Sept 7, 2024 20:53:18 GMT -5
They are a solid MEAC program. There, I fixed it. Third rate conference. We should not be losing to any team from this tomato can league. And we didn’t. 41-19. Huge win for the Phoenix.
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Sept 7, 2024 21:05:51 GMT -5
Post by whoanellie on Sept 7, 2024 21:05:51 GMT -5
nice to have a solid bounce back road win 41-19 without #4 Brayboy everyone stepped up not sure what his injuries could be? #26 with a pick 6 on line stats from NCCU stopped w/ 10 minutes left scoreboard and lights going out MEAC is S^&*
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Sept 8, 2024 0:12:19 GMT -5
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Post by fearthephoenix on Sept 8, 2024 0:12:19 GMT -5
Just got back from the game:
The GOOD:
TJ Thomas can fly. Excited to see him play but he is going to be an electric kick returner as well.
OL looked much better. The stretch after the lights going out was rough. Yet, this crew looked really solid overall especially without Cutler.
The BAD:
Penalties were up tonight.
Defense was outstanding, but gashed on some big running plays
The UGLY:
NCCU. The stadium was rough, the scoreboard went out, then the lights went out. Such a bad experience as a fan.
Zone Read. Just stop running it. We are simply bad at it, but the downhill running tonight was good.
NCCU will win the MEAC and I was shocked to hear a few boos from fans at Halftime. This Western Carolina game will be fun next week.
Go Phoenix.
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Sept 8, 2024 15:18:28 GMT -5
Post by phawkes on Sept 8, 2024 15:18:28 GMT -5
Just got back from the game: The GOOD: TJ Thomas can fly. Excited to see him play but he is going to be an electric kick returner as well. OL looked much better. The stretch after the lights going out was rough. Yet, this crew looked really solid overall especially without Cutler. The BAD: Penalties were up tonight. Defense was outstanding, but gashed on some big running plays The UGLY: NCCU. The stadium was rough, the scoreboard went out, then the lights went out. Such a bad experience as a fan. Zone Read. Just stop running it. We are simply bad at it, but the downhill running tonight was good. NCCU will win the MEAC and I was shocked to hear a few boos from fans at Halftime. This Western Carolina game will be fun next week. Go Phoenix.
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phawkes
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Sept 8, 2024 15:24:02 GMT -5
Post by phawkes on Sept 8, 2024 15:24:02 GMT -5
Goofed, my bad. Meant to quote fear and reply.
Good analysis. I do think it's a bad idea to have our number 1 running back returning kickoffs, too valuable in the offense to risk an injury on special teams.
Go, Phoenix!
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Sept 8, 2024 19:40:26 GMT -5
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Post by fearthephoenix on Sept 8, 2024 19:40:26 GMT -5
Goofed, my bad. Meant to quote fear and reply. Good analysis. I do think it's a bad idea to have our number 1 running back returning kickoffs, too valuable in the offense to risk an injury on special teams. Go, Phoenix! Great point Hawkes and I agree, but his vision and speed makes him lethal back there. He will probably back there until Brayboy returns.
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Sept 9, 2024 13:51:40 GMT -5
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Post by bjiyf on Sept 9, 2024 13:51:40 GMT -5
If I complain when things are bad I need to give props when they’re good. Folmar’s gameplan was good against Central. We went to the slow down game a little early for me. I always want to see at least 5 TDs scored by the offense, but that’s just me.
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Sept 9, 2024 14:17:47 GMT -5
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Post by euphoenix99 on Sept 9, 2024 14:17:47 GMT -5
I didn't want to comment after the Duke game, because I feel like those FBS games never tell us anything unless we get drubbed like the Swepson days.
As expected, much better performance on Saturday. Dominant first half, some nervy moments in the 3rd and early 4th and then closed the deal. Almost all of Central's scoring was off big plays. Makes me a bit nervous about Western and their ability to score quickly. Defense has been great for the most part so hopefully that continues into this weekend.
Need to come out of OOC 3-1.
Go Phoenix!
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