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Post by Outsider on Aug 21, 2023 10:07:25 GMT -6
Ok, we have a little over a week to go before our opening game of 2023. So glad it is at home. Northern Colorado should be a good test for us. They are a decent FCS team, yes even though they went 3-8 last year. They play in a very tough conference and would give most of us a run for our money. Massey gives us a 79% chance of winning. I think we will win, but it definitely won't be a gimme. The biggest issue for UNC is losing their star RB (Dotson) and their star QB (McCaffrey). I wish I could have seen the 2nd scrimmage, but still like what I have seen in practices and the 1st scrimmage. We will have the home advantage and I think UNC will struggle with the heat. Our defense has really stepped it up. My questions will be how well do we really move the ball and prevent big mistakes. If we keep turnovers and penalties down this could get interesting. So, no score predictions but I like our chances of being 1-0 after Sept. 1st.
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Post by rc on Aug 21, 2023 17:38:42 GMT -6
So when do we get our tickets? First game almost here and the season tickets I bought are not yet available.
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Post by Outsider on Aug 21, 2023 17:57:54 GMT -6
We are still waiting as well. They have been using the same company and that company has been getting worse every year. Of course, I remember a couple of years ago, they were passing them out at the opening game. Hopefully it will be soon.
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Post by rc on Aug 21, 2023 21:10:39 GMT -6
Good news! Sam Ferguson, who is a really good guy and our new assistant A.D., just let me know they are being mailed out tomorrow -- Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
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Post by rc on Aug 25, 2023 21:00:27 GMT -6
It is getting exciting... the countdown has begun. Are you ready for some football?
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Post by ybp80 on Aug 26, 2023 8:03:42 GMT -6
It is getting exciting... the countdown has begun. Are you ready for some football? Wife and I got back from Iceland yesterday. Will be there!
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Post by Outsider on Aug 26, 2023 11:03:14 GMT -6
At least we should only be in the upper 90s at game time. I am definitely ready!
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Post by EastTexasWildcat on Aug 26, 2023 11:09:46 GMT -6
Yep. Ready to go. I’ll be there!
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Post by WildCatToothDoc on Aug 26, 2023 19:17:10 GMT -6
Bringing ice cold purple Kool Aid. See you all there. Finally got my tickets today.
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Post by rc on Aug 26, 2023 20:13:19 GMT -6
It is going to be difficult to adjust to West Texas after being in Iceland. It is...uh... more windy here?
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Post by bogeyman on Aug 27, 2023 15:31:26 GMT -6
Time to get serious about football. Things I'll be anxious to see are: how explosive our offense will be (will we stutter under Pugh's new offense?). How will our new look 3-3-5 defense stand the test of an opponent? Can we stop the run? Will we be able to get pressure on the QB? How will our kicking game hold up. I guess that covers the offense, defense and special teams. Yes, I want it all.
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Post by acutrackfan on Aug 28, 2023 8:49:02 GMT -6
Good things to ponder, Bogey. I am really looking forward to seeing how the new 3-3-5 defense works for ACU. I am also hopeful that Coach Pugh can rev up the offense with some new things as well. I think there may be personnel in place now to make a new, explosive offense work.
So, it is game week -- only three days away from kickoff. Sadly, I will not be at the game -- grandson's 9th grade football game will have to take precedence. But, I think I will be able to watch the 1st half on ESPN -- the freshman game does not start until 8 p.m.
I will take a stab at the score of the UNC game -- a guess that will not be backed up by any hard info whatsoever. So, I am guessing 33-21 -- ACU opens with a win. ACU averaged giving up 20.8 points a game last year, so the 21 points for UNC is sorta based on that. ACU scoring 33 points in this game includes 2 made field goals and a missed extra point (an homage to last year's kicking woes).
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Post by rc on Aug 28, 2023 10:11:06 GMT -6
Good things to ponder, Bogey. I am really looking forward to seeing how the new 3-3-5 defense works for ACU. I am also hopeful that Coach Pugh can rev up the offense with some new things as well. I think there may be personnel in place now to make a new, explosive offense work. So, it is game week -- only three days away from kickoff. Sadly, I will not be at the game -- grandson's 9th grade football game will have to take precedence. But, I think I will be able to watch the 1st half on ESPN -- the freshman game does not start until 8 p.m. I will take a stab at the score of the UNC game -- a guess that will not be backed up by any hard info whatsoever. So, I am guessing 33-21 -- ACU opens with a win. ACU averaged giving up 20.8 points a game last year, so the 21 points for UNC is sorta based on that. ACU scoring 33 points in this game includes 2 made field goals and a missed extra point (an homage to last year's kicking woes). ACU vs NCU is on ESPN+ so you can watch it later.
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Post by dry on Aug 28, 2023 15:16:59 GMT -6
Anyone else watch the Keith Patterson show on ESPN+ over the weekend?
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Post by Outsider on Aug 28, 2023 15:27:26 GMT -6
I haven't looked up the Keith Patterson show yet, but will. I usually love to watch the different coach's shows.
** The KP Show wasn't where they are normally listed on ESPN+. I finally had to just search Keith Patterson, but that found it. It was a good first episode and look forward to the others. IT'S GAME WEEK **
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