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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Sept 26, 2023 9:56:05 GMT -6
It doesn’t get any easier, does it? Before the season I noted that this 3-game stretch would be brutal. Sadly, I was right.
State Fair corn dogs are available at the stadium (or at least they were last time). Buy them before halftime because they will run out.
The Mean Green are 1-2 with losses to Cal and Florida International. They got their first win against LA Tech on a field goal with 10 seconds to go in overtime.
Coach Eric Morris is in his first year. ACU fans know him as the original architect of the UIW juggernaut. Stone Earle won the starting QB job out of fall camp but has since been replaced by Chandler Rogers.
They had 562 yards last week, 313 yards passing and 249 yards on the ground. There are a lot of offensive weapons at RB and WR. They also have a 404 lb freshman OL. No idea whether he plays. Likely a redshirt.
The Wildcats must improve dramatically if they want to have a chance to win.
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Post by chrisherpin1 on Sept 26, 2023 10:14:52 GMT -6
Eliminate the mistakes and we have a fair chance. Mistakes caused an avalanche in Arkansas
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Sept 26, 2023 10:34:58 GMT -6
Thanks for joining Chris. You would know, of course, that after the two first half fumbles, all the air went out of the tires. But we have faith that it will be better.
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Post by houstoncat on Sept 26, 2023 10:46:59 GMT -6
It doesn’t get any easier, does it? Before the season I noted that this 3-game stretch would be brutal. Sadly, I was right. State Fair corn dogs are available at the stadium (or at least they were last time). Buy them before halftime because they will run out. The Mean Green are 1-2 with losses to Cal and Florida International. They got their first win against LA Tech on a field goal with 10 seconds to go in overtime. Coach Eric Morris is in his first year. ACU fans know him as the original architect of the UIW juggernaut. Stone Earle won the starting QB job out of fall camp but has since been replaced by Chandler Rogers. They had 562 yards last week, 313 yards passing and 249 yards on the ground. There are a lot of offensive weapons at RB and WR. They also have a 404 lb freshman OL. No idea whether he plays. Likely a redshirt. The Wildcats must improve dramatically if they want to have a chance to win. I think you mean Stone Earle, not Luke Anthony. ***Yes I did*** |
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Post by bogeyman on Sept 26, 2023 20:26:57 GMT -6
I'm wondering if the HC will make some hard decisions for this game and maybe the rest of the season. I see two possible changes that might be made. 1) will we continue with McIvor at QB if he continues to be "off" and 2) there some awful defensive calls that left us vulnerable on numerous plays vs UCA. We have a young DC, a young LB coach and a young DB coach. Will Patterson's experience be asserted or will things remain the same? Will Maverick's reluctance to run in the face of a serious pass rush leave him vulnerable? Quayde, while not as accurate (?) seems to be more mobile which might be needed vs North Texas. Just wondering, after 2 days of fun in the mountains of NC.
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Post by rc on Sept 26, 2023 21:13:23 GMT -6
This next game, the North Texas game, will tell us a lot about the rest of the year and even the future, both about personnel and strategy. If there is no validation of our plans and people, then there could be changes of all kinds. This is likely merited given two poor games back-to-back. It would be refreshing to see a nice upset win and we certainly need it.
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Post by buckeyecat on Sept 27, 2023 8:10:31 GMT -6
It seems to me that our team needs help overcoming an underdog mentality when under duress, and some self confidence. Yes, they may not be as skilled as our “purple Koolaide” would indicate preseason, but a little confidence and calmness counseling would help. Remember last year where we would lose close games with equal or better teams. Our quarterback overshot receivers, and a decent kicker couldn’t hit anything. As you all know, football is a very psychological game, especially since it is played by young men.
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Post by ybp80 on Sept 30, 2023 15:37:56 GMT -6
I would love a good showing by the Wildcats.
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Post by bogeyman on Sept 30, 2023 17:04:10 GMT -6
Ready and very anxious.
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Post by kjmike1956 on Sept 30, 2023 17:06:56 GMT -6
Quick TD pass to Blaine Taylor 7-0 ACU
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Post by kjmike1956 on Sept 30, 2023 17:08:14 GMT -6
75 yds on 4 plays.
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Post by kjmike1956 on Sept 30, 2023 17:11:09 GMT -6
North Texas answers with an 80 yd TD pass, 7-7.
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Post by ybp80 on Sept 30, 2023 17:13:31 GMT -6
I take it there is no tv?
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Post by bogeyman on Sept 30, 2023 17:19:21 GMT -6
Same ESPN+ telecast.
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Post by ybp80 on Sept 30, 2023 17:21:40 GMT -6
Thanks. Missed it earlier. |
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