Lehigh vs Towson: Non-Hater Version

[Pard4Life]

The stadium would look much nicer without that track.

[Engineer86]

Knee looked down on that

nope good replay

[Pard4Life]

And that was a generous spot.

[UIWWildthing]

Sick kid means I am at home unfortunately. So far Lehigh looks great, Towson is struggling to get anything going on both sides of the ball

[Pard4Life]

Wow Stony Brook 10-3... that was my upset pick on the Laf board.

[Pard4Life]

Sick kid means I am at home unfortunately. So far Lehigh looks great, Towson is struggling to get anything going on both sides of the ball

I'd hold the phone pending this drive.

[UIWWildthing]

I'd hold the phone pending this drive.

Great drive by the Tigers!

[Pard4Life]

Wow... textbook run, LU looked in a pass defense formation.

[Engineer86]

I agree with LU going for it, but not making it could be a turning point. We need a strong drive here

[UIWWildthing]

That's BS he never came out

[Engineer86]

Wow these refs are clueless ball has to cross the line. Another obvious fact

[Pard4Life]

Touchback... no question.

[Pard4Life]

Wow these refs are clueless ball has to cross the line. Another obvious fact

And his momentum carried him backwards into the endzone, like an INT at the goaline. Touchback.

[UIWWildthing]

What was that a 2 inch penalty?

[Engineer86]

Huge catch!

[Franks Tanks]

MEAC refs really are clueless. When Lehigh loses we will never hear the end of this one. UNH 2.0

[UIWWildthing]

Huge catch!
Agreed, and I can see a 99 1/2 yard drive out of this...

[Engineer86]

Now I understand all the comments of MEAC refs they are bumbling idiots

[Pard4Life]

Agreed, and I can see a 99 1/2 yard drive out of this...

If this were Lafayette, without question.

[Engineer86]

MEAC refs really are clueless. When Lehigh loses we will never hear the end of this one. UNH 2.0

Have to lose first

[Pard4Life]

FYI this game costs $117 to watch on TV.

[UIWWildthing]

If this were Lafayette, without question.

This defense is NOT playing well, I'm sure it'll happen

[Engineer86]

Now that is a cushion! Spadola breaks Cechini record

[Bogus Megapardus]

OK, Squawkers. I have to admit you execute well. Very well.

That is all.


EDIT - Except on that last play . . . . .

[UIWWildthing]

What was THAT?

[Engineer86]

This defense is NOT playing well, I'm sure it'll happen

half time adjustments will be huge in this game

[Franks Tanks]

Not sure if you guys are aware but former Lafayette LB coach Matt Hachman is the Towson DC. He learned his trade from Coach Loose.

[Pard4Life]

What was THAT?

Triple pass!!! Though Colvin was going to run likely.

[Engineer86]

Go for it kicker sucks

[UIWWildthing]

That was DIRTY, nice trickery there

[Engineer86]

Much better than Ronnie Brown's version

[Franks Tanks]

Lehigh pulled a Tebow

[Pard4Life]

Nice... early 20th century football with a 21st century flair.

[Bogus Megapardus]

You sure pulled that one out of the sewer, didn't you?

Not bad, though. What was that, like a 99.999999 yard drive?

[Pard4Life]

Not sure if you guys are aware but former Lafayette LB coach Matt Hachman is the Towson DC. He learned his trade from Coach Loose.

Bad time for this... IT SHOWS! And I thought I was being cynical about Towson D looking like LC.

[Pard4Life]

You sure pulled that one out of the sewer, didn't you?

Not bad, though.


Bogie hate to disappoint you, but you were able to watch the illustrious technological institute of New Jersey play at Georgetown on ESPN3, live, earlier today.

[Engineer86]

In another game, I have to give ODU credit tough loss great game

[Pard4Life]

You sure pulled that one out of the sewer, didn't you?

Not bad, though. What was that, like a 99.999999 yard drive?

Take note Andy Shoop on how Lum handled that.

[UIWWildthing]

Towson HAS to make serious adjustments at halftime to have a chance.

[Franks Tanks]

Bad time for this... IT SHOWS! And I thought I was being cynical about Towson D looking like LC.

I think it's fair to say the scheme being run is similar to ours. Give the recievers a 12 yard cushion and hope for the best.

[Pard4Life]

You decide to go to Lackawanna JUCO over Holy Cross??

[Franks Tanks]

Towson HAS to make serious adjustments at halftime to have a chance.

Your running game will keep you in the game, but the Towson D need to tighten up.

[Pard4Life]

Towson HAS to make serious adjustments at halftime to have a chance.

They need to play some more man, and have a roving safety.

[Franks Tanks]

They need to play some more man, and have a roving safety.

Yup, that is usually called cover 1. You can't let Lum sit back and pick recievers in a zone, he is just too good.

[Pard4Life]

Wow... West 7 yrd on 4th and short... great call not to punt at the shrot end of the field.

[Pard4Life]

Yup, that is usually called cover 1. You can't let Lum sit back and pick recievers in a zone, he is just too good.

Got it... I was thinking cover 2, but then you are exposing yourself to LU's run, which has been successful so far.

[UIWWildthing]

Wow... West 7 yrd on 4th and short... great call not to punt at the shrot end of the field.
T-West is just a FRESHMAN, I have to keep saying that over & over to believe it

[UIWWildthing]

Wow, the game clock for ESPN and at the stadium is off by 15 seconds

[Pard4Life]

Team Stats LEH TOWS
1st Downs 12 10
Total Plays 30 36
Total Yards 212 158
Passing 191 63
Rushing 21 95
Penalties 1 / 0 1 / 15
Possession 13:40 10:51
Turnovers 0 0

[Pard4Life]

Great game so far... if Towson's running game is on, and LU's passing game is on, and if it's 17-17 at the half, who has the advantage?

[UIWWildthing]

Live a good heavyweight fight, respond with a shot with one of your own!

[Pard4Life]

Play designed really well!

[Pard4Life]

Ouch... 102 vs. 21 rushing yards, T. Lehigh can actually score a TD here.

[UIWWildthing]

That was a VERY costly flag

[Bogus Megapardus]

This has been a really good game. Towson - excellent speed, hustle and athleticism. Lehigh - really nice play execution and Lum has elite skill; makes pro-quality reads.

[Engineer86]

Might not be done yet

[Pard4Life]

??? You are better off just chucking it instead of screen pass.

[Engineer86]

Poor use of the clock and timeouts there

[UIWWildthing]

This should be a good 2nd half

[Bogus Megapardus]

Poor use of the clock and timeouts there

Better off going into the half safe. Lehigh gets the ball to start, right?

[Franks Tanks]

Poor use of the clock and timeouts there

Coen must have been talking clock management with Andy Reid at Eagles taining camp.

[Pard4Life]

Great game! I don't know about everyone else, but I wince when they say Towson is a CAA team... they are a Patriot League alumnus!! And these guys have not mentioned it yet...

Meanwhile Pard fans, Stony Brook-#1 SHSU 10-10... 7min 3rdQ

[UIWWildthing]

They did at the start of the game I thought?

[Bogus Megapardus]

Coen must have been talking clock management with Andy Reid at Eagles training camp.

http://nimg.sulekha.com/sports/original700/andy-reid-andy-coen-2011-7-29-11-0-22.jpg

[Pard4Life]

NDSU 7-0...

[Bogus Megapardus]

Great game! I don't know about everyone else, but I wince when they say Towson is a CAA team... they are a Patriot League alumnus!! And these guys have not mentioned it yet...



Maybe they should mention that Towson is a CAA team, like, a couple hundred more times.

[Pard4Life]

http://nimg.sulekha.com/sports/original700/andy-reid-andy-coen-2011-7-29-11-0-22.jpg

Andy C is explaining to Andy R what it's like to have a passing offense.

[Pard4Life]

Maybe they should mention that Towson is a CAA team, like, a couple hundred more times.

Still have a way to go to catch Mike Joseph's "pitch n' catch"...

[Pard4Life]

If anyone cares about Stony Brook vs. the #1 team SHSU... ugly.

Team Stats STON SHSU
1st Downs 8 6
Total Plays 41 38
Total Yards 168 118
Passing 40 60
Rushing 128 58
Penalties 3 / 15 3 / 31
Possession 19:32 18:03
Turnovers 1 0

[Engineer86]

Announcers in SHSU game are clearly SH announcers...

[Pard4Life]

They sure do not speak like that on Lawn Guyland.

[UIWWildthing]

BIG turnover!!

[Engineer86]

Now there is a terrible start

[Engineer86]

I have seen groom slide off of at least 5 tackles today

[UIWWildthing]

TOUCHDOWN!!

[Engineer86]

Worst start I could have imagined!

[UIWWildthing]

Worst start I could have imagined!

Not for me :)

[Pard4Life]

I wouldn't call Lehigh's ten titles "dominating the PL" when many of those were co-titles and three other teams have had six titles.

[Engineer86]

He was out of bounds

[Engineer86]

I wouldn't call Lehigh's ten titles "dominating the PL" when many of those were co-titles and three other teams have had six titles.

so that would mean you six are overstated?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Sweet mercy, this game is tense.

[UIWWildthing]

Sweet mercy, this game is tense.

Not 44-21? :)

[Pard4Life]

so that would mean you six are overstated?

No, I am saying that Lehigh has not been "dominant"... At the start of 2010, it was 8-6-6-6... not exactly much more than everyone else. Dominant is Boise State in the WAC 2001-2011.

[UIWWildthing]

Once again, punch, counter-punch

[Pard4Life]

Not 44-21? :)

He was on the happy stuff this morning...

[Pard4Life]

Wow... Wow... Lehigh special teams FAIL!

[Engineer86]

No, I am saying that Lehigh has not been "dominant"... At the start of 2010, it was 8-6-6-6... not exactly much more than everyone else. Dominant is Boise State in the WAC 2001-2011.

I don't know the count. I am a believe that if two teams tie, there is no "co-champions" the winner of head to head is the champ. Co champ only occurs in three ways

[Pard4Life]

And a delay of game on your first play?!?

[Engineer86]

Ha MEAC refs oh my!

[UIWWildthing]

Ha MEAC refs oh my!

The refs are as good as the teams in the league...

[Pard4Life]

I don't know the count. I am a believe that if two teams tie, there is no "co-champions" the winner of head to head is the champ. Co champ only occurs in three ways

No, the two teams tied in first receive a Patriot League championship trophy. Lafayette and Lehigh were PL champions in 2004 and 2006.

[UIWWildthing]

Wonderful special teams mistake guys, now it's about to be 31-24

[Pard4Life]

Nice profanity into the on-field ref's mic...

[Engineer86]

This is a great game

[Engineer86]

No, the two teams tied in first receive a Patriot League championship trophy. Lafayette and Lehigh were PL champions in 2004 and 2006.

yea and all the little boys and girls do too. Who won head to head I don't recall but they won the trophy in my opinion

[UIWWildthing]

A defensive stand? Who'd thunk it

[Pard4Life]

yea and all the little boys and girls do too. Who won head to head I don't recall but the won it

Well in that case you have eight Patriot League titles.

[Engineer86]

Well in that case you have eight Patriot League titles.

That is what I thought

[Engineer86]

Fist full of jersey there

[UIWWildthing]

That was almost a disaster

[Engineer86]

Big play

[UIWWildthing]

WHAT A PLAY!!!

[Engineer86]

Was number 1 cove ringing him? Geez

[UIWWildthing]

Your move Engineers

[Engineer86]

This and 15 to TD great pass D guys

[Engineer86]

Your move Engineers

thank you for calling us by our proper name!

[Engineer86]

ST are not good

[UIWWildthing]

thank you for calling us by our proper name!

I've always thought of Lehigh as them, besides my high school was the Engineers, so I like the name

[Engineer86]

Looks like the game is over!

[UIWWildthing]

Oh crap I hope Lum's not hurt bad

[Pard4Life]

Looks like the game is over!

He'll be back...

[Engineer86]

Wow these guys can't count either way

[UIWWildthing]

Oh crap I hope Lum's not hurt bad

I meant that in all seriousness too

[Engineer86]

He'll be back...

thank god

[Pard4Life]

He'll be back...

Like I said....

http://goodfilmguide.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/01-Terminator-Arnold-Schwarzenegger.jpg

[Engineer86]

What a bunch of hay makers these guys are throwing!

[UIWWildthing]

And the bell sounds for Round 12...

[Engineer86]

UNH loses 26-25 on a missed extra point

[Pard4Life]

Is anyone else's feed a bit jumpy?

[Engineer86]

Is anyone else's feed a bit jumpy?

5-6 beers helps avoid that

[UIWWildthing]

Ok, it's our move now...

[Engineer86]

Down goes Frazier!

[Bogus Megapardus]

Just mentioned Towson was in the PL.

[Engineer86]

A great game the sad part is LU must win for respect and actually so must Towson. There was you PL mention

[Pard4Life]

Well! They finally mentioned Towson's former PL affiliation!

[Bogus Megapardus]

This is one of the best games I've seen in a long time. Two very good teams.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Lehigh still sux, but they're playing some good football today.

[Pard4Life]

This is one of the best games I've seen in a long time. Two very good teams.

Yeah, November 19, 2005 is awhile ago...

[Engineer86]

Tha t is a terrible call and way too late to boot

[Bogus Megapardus]

Yeah, November 19, 2005 is awhile ago...

That was a better game. "Long time" equals approximately two years on Patriot League football parlance.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Oh boy . . . .

[Engineer86]

Our DBs are terrible

[UIWWildthing]

Once again, your move Lehigh

[Engineer86]

Down goes Rocky!

[Bogus Megapardus]

This will be a very interesting finish. ESPN3 announcers slobbering all over every Towson micro-fact is not helping my mood here.

[Pard4Life]

Oh boy . . . .

Certainly playing out like the UNH-Lehigh game, minus the 3Q UNH lead...

[Bogus Megapardus]

Once again, your move Lehigh

It is indeed a chess game, UIWWildThing. Good analogy.

[Pard4Life]

Our DBs are terrible

You just noticed?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Unless towson turns over the ball theyre gonna win.

[Engineer86]

You just noticed?

Oh no, I have been ranting about that all season

[Pard4Life]

Ah yes... Johnny U would be proud... now there's a haircut you could set your watch to!!

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0xsierg291qbye7fo1_500.png

[Engineer86]

Certainly playing out like the UNH-Lehigh game, minus the 3Q UNH lead...

well then we are due!

[Engineer86]

Nice play to TE

[Bogus Megapardus]

Our DBs are terrible

It's not the DBs. Lehigh's LBs are committed to the run and aren't in position to pick up inside coverage when they need to. But I wouldn't panic just yet. They're just sticking to the game plan.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I can't take this!

[Engineer86]

Duh took them long enough! And ... Done goes Frazier

[Pard4Life]

Damn... 38-38... at this pace, Towson may have the ball last... if they could get the ball with a lead, just run it...

[Pard4Life]

I can't take this!

You don't have your pharmacist on speed dial?

[UIWWildthing]

Our move again huh?

[Bogus Megapardus]

Nice job! TD!

If only the Squawkers would admit that they're playing for Patriot League pride as well. No team is an island.

[Pard4Life]

SHSU just survived Stony Brook, 34-27... SBU outgained SHSU by 30 yards.

[UIWWildthing]

What a play to turn the tide....THAT might be the ballgame

[Bogus Megapardus]

Our move again huh?

Rook to Queen's Knight One! Lehigh recovers the onside!

[Engineer86]

If you can't stop them who cares how long the field it's great call!

[Pard4Life]

How can you possibly anticipate that coming at your facemask?!

[Engineer86]

Nice job! TD!

If only the Squawkers would admit that they're playing for Patriot League pride as well. No team is an island.

i am with you jump on the band wagon this year. We are one :)

[Pard4Life]

Go for it.

[UIWWildthing]

Good defensive stand

[Engineer86]

Need a stop! Come on guys PL pride must win out!

[Engineer86]

Good defensive stand

i'll take one of those

[UIWWildthing]

Safety!! Oh no!

[UMass922]

Oh wow, go-ahead safety!

[Engineer86]

YES

[Pard4Life]

SAFETY!!!! A NAKED BOOTLEG NEAR THE ENDZONE!!????

[Squealofthepig]

That was just beautiful to watch.

[Bogus Megapardus]

SAFETY SCHOOL !!!!

[mainejeff]

Towson looking not quite ready for prime time yet......

[Engineer86]

Ok we still need a TD on this drive

[Engineer86]

SAFETY SCHOOL !!!!

I'll take that from the PL but go all in!

[Pard4Life]

SAFETY SCHOOL !!!!

Nice!!

[Pard4Life]

Here comes a boooomb...

[UIWWildthing]

Way to keep Plaxicoing yourself there Tigers...

[Pard4Life]

Ok maybe not... or do play-action bomb...

[Squealofthepig]

Towson self-destructing - whistled for 12 man on a third and long, bringing it to a third and about 2

[Pard4Life]

That's the only way Lum gets out of pressure... the screen or RB release...

[UIWWildthing]

Congrats Lehigh, best of luck next round

[Squealofthepig]

Congrats Lehigh, best of luck next round

Ain't over yet, but you guys will need something big.

Lehigh driving, 1:35 to go, 2nd and about 5 around the 25, Lehigh with the ball and two point lead.

[Pard4Life]

Geez... a safety... of all the...

[Pard4Life]

Ain't over yet, but you guys will need something big.

Lehigh driving, 1:35 to go, 2nd and about 5 around the 25, Lehigh with the ball and two point lead.

Run inside... then go play action middle to Spadola.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Squawkers kicker not so good. They need a TD here.

[Pard4Life]

Squawkers kicker not so good. They need a TD here.

Good point... or, go for the fake FG and TE release...

[SeattleGriz]

I called it *****es.

Read the pregrame threads.

[Pard4Life]

Lehigh wins with a first down... go for it...

[Engineer86]

Oh god put in the hands of a terrible kicker?

[Engineer86]

Lehigh wins with a first down... go for it...

agree

[mainejeff]

The crowd singing Journey....

[Engineer86]

I will say it now either way great game

[UIWWildthing]

:( :( :(
Damnit

[Engineer86]

Yes grid captain will never post here again!!

[UIWWildthing]

I know I said I wouldn't be upset if the Tigers lost but.....

[mainejeff]

Congrats Lehigh fans.........you've definitely earned RESPECT!

[Engineer86]

Please a little RESPECT

[Pard4Life]

Bogie...

http://images.pictureshunt.com/pics/f/fargo-11588.jpg

[Pard4Life]

Please a little RESPECT

NEVER!

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Way to go Lehigh! When was the last time a PL team won a playoff game two years in a row?

[UIWWildthing]

Lehigh, many many many congrats on winning a great game. I'm pulling for you guys the rest of the way now.

[bjtheflamesfan]

Good game (too bad TheFan went all crazy and got himself banned)

[RichH2]

My God, I must have to hit the ER, I cant feel my head but it was worth it. Ineed a drink

[Pard4Life]

Way to go Lehigh! When was the last time a PL team won a playoff game two years in a row?

2002 and 2003, Fordham and Colgate.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Great game, guys. I'll work the "Safety School" thing in later in the week, but for now that was really impressive. So yes, the Patriot champion can play with the CAA champion after all, can't they?

[DJOM]

Congrats LeHigh. Let's light em up in the next round.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Bogie...

http://images.pictureshunt.com/pics/f/fargo-11588.jpg

Between that photo and the Safety School meme, I'll have tons to work with.

[Squealofthepig]

I still can't believe the GSU/ODU game had more points than this one - but this one was good as advertised.

Can't believe it came down to a safety - grats Lehigh on a solid win.

And also kudos to Towson - you won three times as many games this year alone as you did the previous TWO. That's one helluva turnaround!

[RichH2]

Thanks TU great arena and fans had a blast as did my wife. Never made it to Lot 11 but itwas fun hanging with TU fans, now to continue to try to get my blood pressure under 700 over a gazillion

[MTfan4life]

I'm going to eat some crow for supper. I am excited to be able to see in person Lehigh/NDSU next weekend though. Could two teams be hated more on this site? That's a dream match-up for bragging rights.

[Pard4Life]

Can you photoshop Andy Coen in here? lol...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zJUriw_kJlc/SxGJPXfw1vI/AAAAAAAAAA4/8nBrrsMB2r0/s1600/fargo410.jpg

[RichH2]

Great game, guys. I'll work the "Safety School" thing in later in the week, but for now that was really impressive. So yes, the Patriot champion can play with the CAA champion after all, can't they?

Yup,on the way homein just a bit, too good a game. I look forward to your insidious creativity for PL- CAA and next week'sgame

[Engineer86]

Lehigh, many many many congrats on winning a great game. I'm pulling for you guys the rest of the way now.

Thanks great game

[RichH2]

I'm going to eat some crow for supper. I am excited to be able to see in person Lehigh/NDSU next weekend though. Could two teams be hated more on this site? That's a dream match-up for bragging rights.

Probably not.xcrazyx

[UIWWildthing]

We will be back, young team we can only get better right?

[Engineer86]

We will be back, young team we can only get better right?

Absolutely good luck

[Bogus Megapardus]

Can you photoshop Andy Coen in here? lol...




Yes. There will be plenty of Photoshop here. Some of it might involve the Poo Monster from Dogma, however . . . .

[MplsBison]

Congrats to Lehigh, one of the three real Patriot DI football programs.

It's funny how Lafayette fans are trying to turn this into "their" win.

[Sam]

I am in support of all patriot teams after the season. We all want to see Lehigh continue. Great job Lehigh... Lafayette keep it up your sense of humor is great.

[The Historian]

Interesting final stats. Lehigh 26-17 in first downs, 482-339 in total offense. Towson only led in rushing 125 to 108. Lehigh kicker did just what he had to, make all his XP and a chip shot field goal. It was a different kicker who did the two cushion shot for the most bizarre on side kick in FCS history. Towson only had two plays on offense in the last 10+ minutes of the game.

[Engineer86]

Congrats to Lehigh, one of the three real Patriot DI football programs.

It's funny how Lafayette fans are trying to turn this into "their" win.

I trull\y have viewed Lafayette as a brother (younger or older). Only we can pick on our brother!!! Pi$$ off!

[Wildcat80]

Wow...nice win!

[Bogus Megapardus]

I trull\y have viewed Lafayette as a brother (younger or older). Only we can pick on our brother!!! Pi$$ off!

Thank you. Only we can pick on Lehigh. No one else can pick on Lehigh. If that happens, we defend Lehigh.

I guess some people just don't get that that.

[Bogus Megapardus]

BTW, Wofford just jumped the shark by not properly downing an endzone interception.

[MplsBison]

If you're a Lafayette fan, then congratulate Lehigh on how good their program is - be thankful that it's single handedly holding the PL above the skunk line - and move on.

Your team didn't win.

[UIWWildthing]

Absolutely good luck
Thanks, good luck the rest of the way

[Go...gate]

Congrats to the Engineers. We, your Patriot League brethren, salute you. Well done!

[Bogus Megapardus]

NDSU will be a monumental challenge. As I've mentioned before -for gawds sake, please don't muck it up for the rest of us. So the claret will be at room temperature and the brie will be ripened. We'll all be watching (after the sixth chukka, of course).

[ColgateTD]

Way to go Engineers! Nice win. Make the PL proud. Good luck at ND! :)

[LehighU11]

Tonight, we truly are in Paradise!

[Pard4Life]

Congrats to Lehigh, one of the three real Patriot DI football programs.

It's funny how Lafayette fans are trying to turn this into "their" win.

xeyebrowx

xconfusedx

xsmhx

xcrazyx

http://poietes.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/bugs-bunny-maroon.jpg

[Pard4Life]

NDSU will be a monumental challenge. As I've mentioned before -for gawds sake, please don't muck it up for the rest of us. So the claret will be at room temperature and the brie will be ripened. We'll all be watching (after the sixth chukka, of course).

I don't care if they lose 21-20 or 45-6... I'm just happy to see Lehigh having to go to good ol' http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h41Pb6YK1gE/Tnrf3uVpowI/AAAAAAAAAUc/hXLkUY8qMOs/s1600/fargo_postcard.gif

... and it's not September.

Friday's high is 19, low of 4... Saturday high of 21, low of 15. I sure hope LFN goes...

[Twentysix]

Any new NDSU fans that hail from the easton area gonna make the trip? :p

[Doc QB]

Thanks TU great arena and fans had a blast as did my wife. Never made it to Lot 11 but itwas fun hanging with TU fans, now to continue to try to get my blood pressure under 700 over a gazillion

Yes, thanks TU....great crowd, stadium staff excellent, pulled a few idiot students out of our LU area when they got a bit too rowdy, but did it w class. Under the lights, good band, music and video board, was top notch atmosphere...and what a freakin' game.

Lot 11 was a blast, Rich, u shoulda made it down. Great at night. Minus the blond TU bimbo who was chanting 'CAA Champs' on the way out of stadium, and then argued to the point of retardedness with some LU undergrads about how that was more important than this game tonight, TU students and fans were classy and cool. Well, the blonde was actually really hot, so we'll have to let that slide.

Lum for Payton!

[Pard4Life]

Any new NDSU fans that hail from the easton area gonna make the trip? :p

I, uh, um, have to check on my condo in sunny Orlando.

[Gater]

Nice job, Lehigh. Keep it going!

And congrats to Towson on a great season.

[TwoFeathers]

Congrats Lehigh. They are much better than I expected. Open mouth, insert foot ;)

[LehighU11]

Congrats Lehigh. They are much better than I expected. Open mouth, insert foot ;)

Thanks for recognizing that xnodx Sure the PL doesn't have a top to bottom quality set of teams like the CAA, but we are consistent in putting a competitive team into the playoffs. Usually get paired with a CAA juggernaut who goes to the title game and put up a good fight. Hopefully this year is an exception and we get to Frisco!

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I think I just remembered to exhale, finally.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

What a win!! Awesome atmosphere!

[ngineer]

SAFETY SCHOOL !!!!

That's gotta be one of the best retorts this year!

[ngineer]

My post from other thread. Too tired and exhausted to do it again..

I just got home from the game..and am wasted, emotionally and physically! A great atmosphere. They put the Lehigh section right next to the Towson band, and I thought that might make for a bad situation. About 1/3 of Lehigh's band came as a stand band and was also right next to them. But everyone got along great..we all cheered to each others songs, just used our own words!

As for the game. We, too, were surprised with the limited use of West, but seeing the above post, it makes sense. TSU's run game is very good, and it got better when our OLB Boyko went out with a separated shoulder...that's when the Tigers started pounding those off tackle sweeps. I thought our interior DL did a good job and had decent pressure at times. DB's made two obvious mistakes that went for huge gainers, by biting on fakes. Still, it was the defense that came up with the game winning play with the blitz by Bianchi when Enders bootlegged into a safety.

To me the game was like a huge heavyweight boxing match, or a great tennis match--who was going break serve first and get the upper hand. We did in the first half, and Towson in the second as we were constantly catching up. Then, with the "on sides kick" (not sure if it was intentional or not) I thought that was the game changer. ONLY for Towson to stop us and make us punt, which Divers did beautifully by having it downed at the 5 yard line, which then set up the safety.

Cecchini's play calling was great. The flea-flicker was a great call, only to have our second QB drop the pass. He could have walked home. Lum made good decisions and really spread the ball around. Our Special Teams had their best game of the year. KO coverage and scheme worked well, All PATs and FGs made, a punt inside the 5 yard line. Lehigh showed a lot of resilience. after getting up and getting caught and then to have Towson take advantage of our one TO at the beginning of the second half would have made some other teams panic when falling behind. But they didn't and pinball machine game kicked it up a notch.

Towson people were very nice. I'm aware of no incidents. A very nice stadium (although the constant 'noise' from the sound system, to me, takes away from the atmosphere--I'd rather hear the bands), even though it has a track (;-). Towson had a great season, and with their youth, they should be around for some time. Now I have to see if I can work my schedule at work and home to get to Fargo..may be difficult, but I know we should have a small, but boisterous contingent present

[LehighGuy]

A big THANK YOU to Towson University for providing one of the best game-day experiences I've seen in all my days of FCS football. Not only are your facilities top notch (well, except for parking :-0) but your fans are a classy bunch. Even your students are relatively polite and well-behaved! And the band....WOW! I don't know if it was "meta-game" to put them right next to the Lehigh section, but I certainly didn't care. They were awesome and I found myself singing and dancing along with them a little too often!

All my crew talked about for the past two weeks was Terrance West, but Enders is no schlub either. You guys are going to be set for a few years to come.

[LehighU11]

It certainly was a great experience, from the tailgating to the beautiful stadium and facilities to an amazing game. The music played over the sound system was ridiculous, though. A gorgeous day for a December playoff game in Maryland!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

It certainly was a great experience, from the tailgating to the beautiful stadium and facilities to an amazing game. The music played over the sound system was ridiculous, though. A gorgeous day for a December playoff game in Maryland!

Towson does have a very nice facility. The one that thing has become apparent to me is, if Lehigh wants a home game they need to add lights! Not one game started before 1 pm today.

[LehighU11]

Towson does have a very nice facility. The one that thing has become apparent to me is, if Lehigh wants a home game they need to add lights! Not one game started before 1 pm today.

Night games in September and early October would be provide for a great setting and could draw larger crowds. Not to mention how awesome a sunset at Goodman is!

[Twentysix]

Night games in September and early October would be provide for a great setting and could draw larger crowds. Not to mention how awesome a sunset at Goodman is!

??????????????? Your fan base is required to have saturday off? Later games is where its at.

[caribbeanhen]

Lehigh over Towson - The Towson coach could not figure out how to beat Delaware FCOL, Lehigh should nip them in a track meet , 49-48

I don't like the Towson coach

[Lehigh Football Nation]

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2011/12/lehigh-40-towson-38-final.html

My recap of the game.

[Doc QB]

Watched the video replay last night on ESPN3, the announcers were pretty good actually, once the QB guy from Bowling Green stop saying "TowNson.

Startling fact that missed postings pregame, as it is a hot ticket issue most years...transfers. Had no idea Towson had 9 of them on the roster. That's a UD like number of guys dropping down from FBS. A few seemed to have followed Ambrose from UConn. Andy7171, do you know how many actually contributed this year? Announcers seemed to mention five played bigger roles, included the WR Kinnard and RB from Colorado too. Wonder how much those guys all factored into the season's big turn around, and if they have been around a few years or not, as a few contributing big could explain somewhat, the change this year versus just a program wide improvement on a whole.

Curious to know from a TU insider, Andy. No smack, honestly want to know what your thoughts may be.

[DoubleH]

Watched the video replay last night on ESPN3, the announcers were pretty good actually, once the QB guy from Bowling Green stop saying "TowNson.

Startling fact that missed postings pregame, as it is a hot ticket issue most years...transfers. Had no idea Towson had 9 of them on the roster. That's a UD like number of guys dropping down from FBS. A few seemed to have followed Ambrose from UConn. Andy7171, do you know how many actually contributed this year? Announcers seemed to mention five played bigger roles, included the WR Kinnard and RB from Colorado too. Wonder how much those guys all factored into the season's big turn around, and if they have been around a few years or not, as a few contributing big could explain somewhat, the change this year versus just a program wide improvement on a whole.

Curious to know from a TU insider, Andy. No smack, honestly want to know what your thoughts may be.

There were 3 transfers who ended up starting: Tucker (DE) from Syracuse, Kinnard (WR) from UConn, and DiSanzo (LB) from Boston College. The TE, Oboh, as well, but he transferred from Florida Atlantic, which to me is the same as getting an FCS transfer. The two other RBs contributed but obviously took a back seat to West, and Sheppard (WR) from UConn was the only other guy to have any significant impact.

[Clambake]

I don't like the Towson coach

I don't either. He seems like a douche -- more concerned about his oratory stylings and appearance than actual coaching. Against Lehigh, Towson took the field WALKING through the inflatable helmet and smoke holding up a championship belt - like it was Ali vs Frazier the Thrilla in Manilla. It was overly staged and dramatic given the event, and he was leading the way. Also, you have to check-out a you tube video from earlier this year when Towson beat Villanova. The students stormed the field, which seemed unnecessary, and he was in middle of the throng orchestrating cheers. I guess he's a good coach, but his behavior seems inappropriate. And why did he give the ball to West only 11 times the whole game? If I were a Towson fan I'd be pissed.

[andy7171]

There were 3 transfers who ended up starting: Tucker (DE) from Syracuse, Kinnard (WR) from UConn, and DiSanzo (LB) from Boston College. The TE, Oboh, as well, but he transferred from Florida Atlantic, which to me is the same as getting an FCS transfer. The two other RBs contributed but obviously took a back seat to West, and Sheppard (WR) from UConn was the only other guy to have any significant impact.

Tucker transferred from Syracuse after his true freshman year, he redshirted and came right in next year will be his RS senior year. I always forget to include him as a transfer. Syracuse want him to play outside linebacker but he wasn't to be a DE.
DiSanso came in from BC. He started there his true freshamn year, but they had strong recruiting classes and he lost his starting role. He was a center piece of our defense.
Sterling Phifer came in from BC as RB last spring, but had to sit out with injury issues early, missed all of spring and early in the season, when West came in and stole the show.
Sheepard came in from UConn and played RB/WR/QB and PR. He's kinda short, so I wouldn't be surprised if he moves to DB this spring.
There are several others, but only played minor roles.

Getting transfers in was one of Ambrose's first thing to do as he ran out practically everyone from the Combs era in the rebuilding process. '09 we were a couple transfers and true freshman, RS freshman and true and RS sophomores. Injuries plagued the younguns. Last year they we a year older and the transfers helped spread out the talent. This year it all came together, much like ODUs team.

[andy7171]

I don't either. He seems like a douche -- more concerned about his oratory stylings and appearance than actual coaching. Against Lehigh, Towson took the field WALKING through the inflatable helmet and smoke holding up a championship belt - like it was Ali vs Frazier the Thrilla in Manilla. It was overly staged and dramatic given the event, and he was leading the way. Also, you have to check-out a you tube video from earlier this year when Towson beat Villanova. The students stormed the field, which seemed unnecessary, and he was in middle of the throng orchestrating cheers. I guess he's a good coach, but his behavior seems inappropriate. And why did he give the ball to West only 11 times the whole game? If I were a Towson fan I'd be pissed.

West apparently had a very poor 10 days of practice and his playing time paid the price. No one is bigger than the team, even in the biggest game of the program. Ambrose didn't hurt the team, West did.

Prior to Ambrose's return to Towson, ZERO student support. You PL guys should remember the empty stadiums. Ambrose is on campus lobbying the students all the time, and the record crowds of last year and now this year are a direct result of it. He made a point to include the students in everything. After Towson wins the team sings the fight song, since I was there. When the students rushed the field, they sang it with the team.

With the students behind the visiting team, our team running over there after wins caused several altercations. I think it could develop into a big problem if we keep winning. UNH didn't take to kindly when we ran out on the field befoer our game a couple weeks back.

[LehighU11]

I don't either. He seems like a douche -- more concerned about his oratory stylings and appearance than actual coaching. Against Lehigh, Towson took the field WALKING through the inflatable helmet and smoke holding up a championship belt - like it was Ali vs Frazier the Thrilla in Manilla. It was overly staged and dramatic given the event, and he was leading the way.

The overdone entry is at the beginning. Pretty arrogant move coming from a program with no prior history of success and a crap fanbase. Don't know what's worse, the belt or Ambrose strolling out with his hands in his pockets. Some example for his players. Got what was coming. Hopefully they've learned their lesson and will have a better run next year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HpJwbMNiUY