MONMOUTH / ALBANY 25 HOURS AWAY!!!!

[MUHAWKS]

I am trying to get thru the work day here..Cant wait to get home, pack the cooler and get read for the easrly morning drive up the Thruway!! Hope the weather stays dry!!! Biggest game in NEC this yr and biggest game in MU history!! Not to big for us though!!! We are focused!!!! should be a huge MU contingent...ANy Albany folks know what kind of crowd is expected? We have a fan bus coming up, I know that and we usually travel ok anyway...

[Dane96]

It's going to be crap weather...which means ground and pound. Should change the game a bit...take away our air game.

[danefan]

I am trying to get thru the work day here..Cant wait to get home, pack the cooler and get read for the easrly morning drive up the Thruway!! Hope the weather stays dry!!! Biggest game in NEC this yr and biggest game in MU history!! Not to big for us though!!! We are focused!!!! should be a huge MU contingent...ANy Albany folks know what kind of crowd is expected? We have a fan bus coming up, I know that and we usually travel ok anyway...

We had 6,200+ at the first game. If it rains I would expect a crappy turnout because the game is televised locally and the stadium blows.

[Dane96]

My guess...2400 if it rains. SAD...but...good news...if we play you in OOC..we should have packed crowds in the new digs :)

[hidalgo]

Good we can get rid of all this monmouth talk.

[M Ruler]

Good we can get rid of all this monmouth talk.

I agree.

MU Hawk thinks this is for the FCS Championship. I almost hope Monmouth wins so I don't have to read this shlt any longer....and I am an Albany fan.

They are saying this is the biggest game in Monmouth history??? Really??? As far as UA is concerned its just another game.

If Monmouth wins its not like they will be ranked. If Albany wins it was just another game we are expected to win.

If UA beats Monmouth they will win the rest of their games without exception. And before all the Duquesne fans get up in arms about playing at "their house" and how UA got beat down ther 2 years ago...just relax, lets not confuse Rooney Field with "The Big Horseshoe".


Weather Forcast is 30% chance of rain. 60 Degrees. Crowd should be fine. I would expect a 4000 person turnout if it does not rain. Its Hall of Fame Weekend

[Happy Penguin]

I agree.

MU Hawk thinks this is for the FCS Championship. I almost hope Monmouth wins so I don't have to read this shlt any longer....and I am an Albany fan.

They are saying this is the biggest game in Monmouth history??? Really??? As far as UA is concerned its just another game.

If Monmouth wins its not like they will be ranked. If Albany wins it was just another game we are expected to win.

If UA beats Monmouth they will win the rest of their games without exception. And before all the Duquesne fans get up in arms about playing at "their house" and how UA got beat down ther 2 years ago...just relax, lets not confuse Rooney Field with "The Big Horseshoe".

I was very impressed with Albany. Hard to believe it is a limtied scholarship program.

As far as Duqesne goes, I've seen Pitt, Duquesne and you guys. You'll kill Duquesne. YSU would hang 60 on them. You may too.

[Engineer86]

They are saying this is the biggest game in Monmouth history??? Really??? As far as UA is concerned its just another game.


I know, really, look at Albany's resume. They beat Maine last week and they are ranked. Geez!

[MUHAWKS]

I agree.

MU Hawk thinks this is for the FCS Championship. I almost hope Monmouth wins so I don't have to read this shlt any longer....and I am an Albany fan.

They are saying this is the biggest game in Monmouth history??? Really??? As far as UA is concerned its just another game.

If Monmouth wins its not like they will be ranked. If Albany wins it was just another game we are expected to win.

If UA beats Monmouth they will win the rest of their games without exception. And before all the Duquesne fans get up in arms about playing at "their house" and how UA got beat down ther 2 years ago...just relax, lets not confuse Rooney Field with "The Big Horseshoe".


Weather Forcast is 30% chance of rain. 60 Degrees. Crowd should be fine. I would expect a 4000 person turnout if it does not rain. Its Hall of Fame Weekend


I am saying its the biggest game--- it is.. ALbany is the beast right? For a probable trip to the playoffs? I care about this *****..assume you do too since you are here.. LOL, such hostility over me being excited for a game.. Unreal.. I have not talked any ***** and am pretty much respectful of all on here..I dont care, this made me laugh. Hawks will roll, but now that you have ste it up for it not really mattering, I guess we won't hear anything about it... Babies..

[CFBfan]

I agree.

MU Hawk thinks this is for the FCS Championship. I almost hope Monmouth wins so I don't have to read this shlt any longer....and I am an Albany fan.

They are saying this is the biggest game in Monmouth history??? Really??? As far as UA is concerned its just another game.

If Monmouth wins its not like they will be ranked. If Albany wins it was just another game we are expected to win.

If UA beats Monmouth they will win the rest of their games without exception. And before all the Duquesne fans get up in arms about playing at "their house" and how UA got beat down ther 2 years ago...just relax, lets not confuse Rooney Field with "The Big Horseshoe".


Weather Forcast is 30% chance of rain. 60 Degrees. Crowd should be fine. I would expect a 4000 person turnout if it does not rain. Its Hall of Fame Weekend

what a D-Bag! MU is just an excited fan talking NO trash and that's your response?? I hope your "almost hope" happens
Good Luck MU (and that's from someone with ZERO interest in the game or either team, just rooting against a D-Bag for attacking you for NO reason).

[MUHAWKS]

what a D-Bag! MU is just an excited fan talking NO trash and that's your response?? I hope your "almost hope" happens
Good Luck MU (and that's from someone with ZERO interest in the game or either team, just rooting against a D-Bag for attacking you for NO reason).

Haha... my thoughts exactly..thanks.. and the guy goes on to say Albany wins out regardlkess.. which is probably true , but still... whatever, free country, free speech... I guess I am guilty of being a loser fan and caring about the school where I played.. Guilty.

[hidalgo]

He is the worst kind of trash talker.......paSsive aggressive........totally disrespecting the other NEC teams by saying this jis biggest NEC game of year. A team that didn't even win one game at home last year is now self annointed the #2 team in league???????? Can't wait to hear the excuses. Albany is the best team in the League and will not lose at home.

[Bogus Megapardus]

FYI - the sportsbook on this game is:

Albany (-14) vs Monmouth

Massey predicts: Albany 34, Monmouth 21

[Engineer86]

He is the worst kind of trash talker.......paSsive aggressive........totally disrespecting the other NEC teams by saying this jis biggest NEC game of year. A team that didn't even win one game at home last year is now self annointed the #2 team in league???????? Can't wait to hear the excuses. Albany is the best team in the League and will not lose at home.

Is it a big game for MU, yes. That is what he said. It is hilarious seeing guys who's teams have won nothing bad mouthing a guy that is excited about e possibilities of his team. Dukes are not even an after thought.

[hidalgo]

Dukes-Co-champs 2011 after only 4 years of limited scholarships........should be an after thought but aren't. Picked 2nd this year after thought all u want.

[Engineer86]

Dukes-Co-champs 2011 after only 4 years of limited scholarships........should be an after thought but aren't. Picked 2nd this year after thought all u want.

Let me phrase it another way. AFTER I thought of FCS teams that are any good, I THOUGHT of the Dukes.xlolx

Actually, I know little about them because they have not done anything. Once they do, I will by into you smashing other guys that are excited about their teams big game. And yes it is a big game for Monmouth today ... And Albany too

[van]

Can we get back to the weather? Forecast for rain has gone away.

[danefan]

Can we get back to the weather? Forecast for rain has gone away.

Game over. ;)

Albany is the best offensive team Monmouth has seen this year. With no weather impediment, Monmouth is a decided underdog in my mind.

[hidalgo]

Its like going to the horse races........a horse jumping up in class to run...........no contest."The game of the year" in the NEC a blowout. Not even in the same class.

[M Ruler]

what a D-Bag! MU is just an excited fan talking NO trash and that's your response?? I hope your "almost hope" happens
Good Luck MU (and that's from someone with ZERO interest in the game or either team, just rooting against a D-Bag for attacking you for NO reason).

LOLOLOLOLOL Guys calm down. I wasn't bashing anyone. Its fine for MU to be excited about the game. I am a former player and I find it silly that they feel this is the most important game in Monmouth history. It is a total lack of respect for the rest of the NEC, especially Duquesne.

When you play for Bob Ford every game is important be it Youngstown State or St. Francis. The Albany kids will be ready as I am sure the MU kids will be.

Go Albany!

[danefan]

Audio and video feeds are down so We'e following the live tweeting.

@UAlbanyFootball: Monmouth scores on. Their opening drive to take an early 7-0 lead. Albany will receive the ball with 9:51 remaining in the first quarter.

[danefan]

Audio and video feeds are down so We'e following the live tweeting.

@UAlbanyFootball: Monmouth scores on. Their opening drive to take an early 7-0 lead. Albany will receive the ball with 9:51 remaining in the first quarter.


Albany fires back with a 77-yard fake punt for a TD

MU - 7
Albany 7

8:46 1Q

[danefan]

MU goes 3 and out and Albany scores on the very first play


And the first play is a 81 yard touchdown pass to R. Kirchner for 6!!!

MU 7
Albany 14

7:02 Q1

[danefan]

OK. audio and video are up.

Monmouth 7
Albany 21

Still first Quarter

[danefan]

Monmouth punting again.

Albany defense hasn't let up anything since the first drive.

[clickclack]

21-7 UA... Long way to go but right now UA is getting after Monmouth... Monmouth great first drive but all ua since

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[danefan]

Video down again but at least audio is working.

[clickclack]

Albany has put up a 21 spot in the first quarter...

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[danefan]

Monmouth with another 3 and out.

[danefan]

Albany has the ball for only 3:48...249 yards of offense and 21 points.

I told you MU hadn't seen an offense anywhere close to Albany's

[clickclack]

Monmouth badly outclassed so far...
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[danefan]

Albany FG

MU - 7
Albany -24

8:48 2Q

[clickclack]

Add a fg... 24-7

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[danefan]

With the exception of the very first drive, Albany has worked Monmouth in the first half.

Halftime

Monmouth 10
Albany 24

Albany has 300 yards at the half almost evenly split at 150/150
Monmouth has 173 yards with only 15 rushing yards


Albany gets the ball back after the half, but I'll be on the road listening in the car.

[clickclack]

Ua touchdown... 31-10...turn off the lights...

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[clickclack]

Monmouth completely sideways...UA intercepts the ball, Monmouth player a closed fisted swing at a UA player. Monmouth sour for being *itch-made!

[clickclack]

Cole King...our best receiver drops a WIDE open throw 10 years from the goal line...fudge. Monmouth lucked out...would have been 38-10

[clickclack]

50 yard FG...Albany up 34-10

[clickclack]

Monmouth trowing a lot down field...gets a TD back...

[clickclack]

Albany fumbles on the return...Monmouth in business at UA's 30 yard line. WOW

[clickclack]

2nd down and goal for Monmouth...

[clickclack]

Monmouth TD...down to a 10pt lead...WOW...

[clickclack]

Credit Monmouth...not giving up when down big and got themselves right back into the game...Time for UA to man up.

[clickclack]

Monmouth tries an on-side kick...almost got it...UA recovers wow...turning into a wild one.

[clickclack]

Monmouth with all the momentum now...Smith dropped for a one yard loss...

[clickclack]

Albany BANG...40yard TD...

[clickclack]

Monmouth big return to the UA 35 yard line...

[clickclack]

Monmouth moving...UA blitz...Monmouth QB completely panics and just throws it to a UA player...LOL...wild game.

[penguinpower]

Score?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Albany is really good! Very impressive performance imo. Both Albany and MU could/should win their remaining games. The Danes are going to be a giant headache in the playoffs.

[clickclack]

UA scores again...48-24...game over...

[clickclack]

UA intercepts again to Monmouth 12...Wow...Albany F'NG SMASHES THE DOOR SO HARD the house that was Monmouth just collapsed...!

[clickclack]

Albany misses a FG...score still 48-24...don't know how much time is left because they put the TW logo RIGHT over the clock...LOL

[penguinpower]

UA asswhoopin

[clickclack]

Albany empties the bench...

[clickclack]

UA asswhoopin

Yes...yes it was outside of the first drive of the game and about 5 minutes in the third quarter...

[clickclack]

Holy 'ish...redshirted freshmen just blew the doors off of Monmounth...67 yard run! TD...

[clickclack]

55-24...

[penguinpower]

There is the proof Albany needed for the nay sayers. I call that a statement win.

[clickclack]

55pts is the most given up by Monmouth in the HISTORY of their program...

[clickclack]

Chargers scouts in the house to see two UA kids...hope they liked the show.

[aceinthehole]

Albany is for real and should be in the polls.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

55pts is the most given up by Monmouth in the HISTORY of their program...

Lehigh put up 56 against them in 1999....

[clickclack]

Lehigh put up 56 against them in 1999....

That comment was made by the TV announcers...I can't vouch for it's veracity...fair enough.

[aceinthehole]

Lehigh put up 56 against them in 1999....

Lehigh also scored 54 vs. Monmouth in 2005.

Maybe they meant "by a NEC opponent"

[Squealofthepig]

That comment was made by the TV announcers...I can't vouch for it's veracity...fair enough.

What if the source was Monmouth?

http://bluehawk.monmouth.edu/~sport/lu091899.html

[hidalgo]

Glad this is over.........dont have to hear about the biggest blowout ......I mean game of the year in NEC anymore.

[clickclack]

What if the source was Monmouth?

http://bluehawk.monmouth.edu/~sport/lu091899.html

Does it f'ng matter...you really gonna sit there and split that hair? Maybe it was just a mistake by the statistition...who cares. Fair enough...Lehigh hung a bigger number on them.jeez louise!

[Squealofthepig]

Does it f'ng matter...you really gonna sit there and split that hair? Maybe it was just a mistake by the statistition...who cares. Fair enough...Lehigh hung a bigger number on them.jeez louise!

I have no dog in this race. You were merely stating "no way, nuh uh" and not doing anything to refute something you doubted.

[clickclack]

I have no dog in this race. You were merely stating "no way, nuh uh" and not doing anything to refute something you doubted.

Like I said...I'm not sure how my original comment came off. I was simply repeating what the TV guys said...I don't know if it was accurate or not by the looks of it it wasn't and honestly it's not like it's a huge badge of honor...whatever.

[MUHAWKS]

Just got back home from the game..I am not saying this just because they smoked us, but Albany is right there with the BEST team I have seen us play against ever....and the team I am comparing them to is the Joe Flacco led Delaware team..Scary thing is I am not even sure Albany played their best game.. We certainly did not play well but I think 80% of that was b/c Albany was that much better...Monmouth was out-played out-coached and unfortunately out-classed today. I have no clue how Duquesne really is, but they will need to be REALLY good..Congratulations to the Albany faithful-- Hopefully this is the year an NEC team advances in the playoffs.. I see no reason why Albany cant play with most of the FCS.. But first things first- win out.. Albany Kicker is tremendous. Some very good athletes for Albany, a very balanced and well coached team.. The only real weakness I saw was Albany not defending well against the TE---AT first I was asking myself how this game might have been if We stopped them on the fake punt--but realistically we would have had to be perfect to win... I was definitely impressed, wrong and frankly surprised with how good Albany is for an "NEC" team.. we have not had a team this powerful probably ever?

[clickclack]

Thank you for the kind words... Best of luck the rest of the way to Monmouth...

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[danefan]

Just got back home from the game..I am not saying this just because they smoked us, but Albany is right there with the BEST team I have seen us play against ever....and the team I am comparing them to is the Joe Flacco led Delaware team..Scary thing is I am not even sure Albany played their best game.. We certainly did not play well but I think 80% of that was b/c Albany was that much better...Monmouth was out-played out-coached and unfortunately out-classed today. I have no clue how Duquesne really is, but they will need to be REALLY good..Congratulations to the Albany faithful-- Hopefully this is the year an NEC team advances in the playoffs.. I see no reason why Albany cant play with most of the FCS.. But first things first- win out.. Albany Kicker is tremendous. Some very good athletes for Albany, a very balanced and well coached team.. The only real weakness I saw was Albany not defending well against the TE---AT first I was asking myself how this game might have been if We stopped them on the fake punt--but realistically we would have had to be perfect to win... I was definitely impressed, wrong and frankly surprised with how good Albany is for an "NEC" team.. we have not had a team this powerful probably ever?

This is the best NEC I've seen in the 12 years we've been in the NEC. It makes sense though,this is the 5th year of the first NEC scholarship class.

I've said it a few times already, but I am not blowing smoke when I say that Albany can play with any FCS team in the country.

[danefan]

Andi don't think we played our best game. Our QB, even toughness had 200+ yards passing, he was only 16 for 30. That's an under achievement in terms of completion % m

[DanesRGood]

This is the best NEC I've seen in the 12 years we've been in the NEC. It makes sense though,this is the 5th year of the first NEC scholarship class.

I've said it a few times already, but I am not blowing smoke when I say that Albany can play with any FCS team in the country.

I think they showed that already when they took the #3 team to the wire on the road and were one dropped pass away from probably winning the game and then beat the #23 ranked team on the road the following week. If they don't win out in the NEC it will mean they got overconfident and let a team win a game by taking them lightly. I'm really excited about this team and even more excited to see what they can do with a full boat of scholarships over the next few years and a brand new stadium to show to recruits instead of the middle school field they have now.

[ngineer]

I don't know what the 'surprise' is. Albany has been a quality team for at least six years with wins over Delaware, Lehigh, and very close losses to other FCS powers. With scholarships having kicked in, it is not 'surprising' as their success. I saw the same improvement, today, in watching Fordham, who is now in their third year of scholarships. The skill level improvement was apparent and Lehigh was fortunate to escape with a win. I am hopeful we'll see the same rise of talent in the next five years once our scholarships are fully distributed. The NEC is a much improved conference. Unfortunately, the horrendous scores of 7-10 years ago leave an impression that is tough to erase; but teams like Albany, Monmouth, Duquesne and RMU have been making noise. Just have keep it. Good luck!

[danefan]

I don't know what the 'surprise' is. Albany has been a quality team for at least six years with wins over Delaware, Lehigh, and very close losses to other FCS powers. With scholarships having kicked in, it is not 'surprising' as their success. I saw the same improvement, today, in watching Fordham, who is now in their third year of scholarships. The skill level improvement was apparent and Lehigh was fortunate to escape with a win. I am hopeful we'll see the same rise of talent in the next five years once our scholarships are fully distributed. The NEC is a much improved conference. Unfortunately, the horrendous scores of 7-10 years ago leave an impression that is tough to erase; but teams like Albany, Monmouth, Duquesne and RMU have been making noise. Just have keep it. Good luck!

People are still surprised though.

Albany's only blemish is a down-to-the-wire loss at a Top 3 team and yet I still wouldn't be surprised at all if we're not ranked this week.

We've manhandled a ranked team on the road and absolutely demolished a good Monmouth team which took a Top 15 Lehigh to the wire.

And my comments aren't directed towards you. I think the Patriot League teams understand the level of play the top of the NEC provides. I know Colgate fans know this year. It seems that most everyone else is ignoring Albany.

If we go 10-1 (still lots of time on the clock for that) we'll still probably end up in the opening round. No matter what we do the rest of the regular season, we probably won't crack the Top 20. People just can't believe a team with 38 scholarships can be as well balanced and deep as this. Fine with me. See you in the playoffs! (on the road!)

[penguinpower]

Great win for Albany and the fans. I do not think that YSU was expecting what UAlbany was going to bring when they played. Every single YSU fan I have spoken with cannot get over how good the Albany football team plays. There are constant comments about how well they play, and how well they are coached. The YSU fan base is very impressed and they are following Albany week by week. There are no real weaknesses on the football team. They could teach many teams on how to play defense, which IMOP has been less than stellar with most FCS teams. There are many YSU fans that really like how Albany plays. Much respect.

[Southsider]

What was the weather like in Albany? The attendance # was a surprise. Thought this game would do better than that..........

[UAalum72]

Heavy cloud cover all day, misty showers in the morning, temp in the high 50s, and yes I was a little disappointed in the attendance, but not surprised.

[danefan]

We only get decent attendance when there is something other than the game to attract fans. Remember, you can't see the game in the old stadium, so that alone won't be enough.

We'll get 6500+ at Homecoming in two weeks, but only 2,000 will be able to see.


Stadium can't be done fast enough!

[WWII]

And the game was on local television.

[clickclack]

We only get decent attendance when there is something other than the game to attract fans. Remember, you can't see the game in the old stadium, so that alone won't be enough.

We'll get 6500+ at Homecoming in two weeks, but only 2,000 will be able to see.


Stadium can't be done fast enough!

I'm a UA football season ticket hold but I refuse to go to most games...I'm sick and tired of pacing back and forth with a group of other people behind the stands just so that I can see something...Right now I pay for the tickets as basically a donation. Bad weather + TV game + not being able to see the game unless I'm on my feet for 3 hours = I sit at home and watch it on my wall mounted 55" Samsung.

If that makes me a bad fan then I'm a bad fan! The view on my TV was glorious in HD.

[downbythebeach]

I was thinking the same thing......probably the best NEC team we have seen. Anyone have any others to consider?

[DanesRGood]

I'm a UA football season ticket hold but I refuse to go to most games...I'm sick and tired of pacing back and forth with a group of other people behind the stands just so that I can see something...Right now I pay for the tickets as basically a donation. Bad weather + TV game + not being able to see the game unless I'm on my feet for 3 hours = I sit at home and watch it on my wall mounted 55" Samsung.

If that makes me a bad fan then I'm a bad fan! The view on my TV was glorious in HD.

I'm going to have to start driving the 2 hours for home games to stand behind the seats since our streaming services sucks and because the game was on TV there was no streaming radio feed either. I was furious yesterday and ended up having to listen to it on the Monmouth radio station online. :(

[clickclack]

I'm going to have to start driving the 2 hours for home games to stand behind the seats since our streaming services sucks and because the game was on TV there was no streaming radio feed either. I was furious yesterday and ended up having to listen to it on the Monmouth radio station online. :(

I feel your pain...they certainly don't make it easy to follow this program.

[danefan]

I was thinking the same thing......probably the best NEC team we have seen. Anyone have any others to consider?

2001 Sacred Heart was the most dominant NEC team before now, but didn't play any tough competition and would not have been as competitive nationally.

Its a different level of NEC football now. I played in the early 2000s and I can tell you the level of athlete is dramatically higher across the board now.

[aceinthehole]

2001 Sacred Heart was the most dominant NEC team before now, but didn't play any tough competition and would not have been as competitive nationally.

Its a different level of NEC football now. I played in the early 2000s and I can tell you the level of athlete is dramatically higher across the board now.

That 2000 RMU team (10-0) was very good as well, but it was a different schedule and level of play that we have now in the NEC.

A ton has changed in the last decade or so. For exampl, this year's SFPA team probably would have been a legit contender in the early NEC era (prior to 2005).

[hidalgo]

The one thing that is predictable about the NEC is that the weather is so unpredictable that the best team dosent always win......The Danes will be 2 td favorites at least in every game and should be. The NEC always has a shocker or two........the danes shouldn't of lost a NEC game last year.............its gonna take some weather, a talented team and some luck to beat them this year.

[danefan]

The one thing that is predictable about the NEC is that the weather is so unpredictable that the best team dosent always win......The Danes will be 2 td favorites at least in every game and should be. The NEC always has a shocker or two........the danes shouldn't of lost a NEC game last year.............its gonna take some weather, a talented team and some luck to beat them this year.

Agreed. Not to mention the fact that because of the early season tough NEC games for Albany, the league AQ could be decided early on.

Im confident that this team will keep its focus though. These kids are unbelievably determined to make a statement this year and in the playoffs.

[hidalgo]

I wonder if a 9-2 duquesne team gets in.........I know the lopsided loss to odu looks bad but it was 27-23 with 11 min to go.........only losses would be to two top ten teams possibly. This is all assuming duquesne wins out except for albany.

[danefan]

I wonder if a 9-2 duquesne team gets in.........I know the lopsided loss to odu looks bad but it was 27-23 with 11 min to go.........only losses would be to two top ten teams possibly. This is all assuming duquesne wins out except for albany.

I doubt it, but you never know. With historically good teams like UNI and Montana on the brink of lacking 7 DI wins, it could open the possibility for an at-large from a lower level conference.