UMass vs Navy

[TexasTerror]

A nationally-televised I-AA vs I-A game featuring UMass vs Navy. Kickoff is just a few minutes away!

A few of us have picked UMass as a possible I-AA win over a I-A this week. Best of luck to the Minutemen against the Middies!

[TexasTerror]

This is a change of pace...

CSTV is talking very highly of the I-AA Minutemen and I-AA level from the get-go saying there's not much differrence between the two levels...

No wonder Ralph is providing I-AA.org content to CSTV.com!

[umassfan]

We might be without our top WR today as London might be out with a wrist injury. Todays game will be all about the D though.

[umassfan]

UMass returned the kick for a TD but flag on the place brought it back

[TexasTerror]

A shame that one was called back...would've been UMass 6-0!

Got UMass confidence up and they're already striking on first down, into Navy territory!

[umassfan]

I am wrong so I edited this post

[TexasTerror]

Big first down! Inside the 10 to the 7...go Minutemen!

[mainejeff]

UMass 7 Navy 0.

Navy looks like a lower to middle of the pack I-AA. UMass looks awesome.

[ISUMatt]

TD UMass...Game on CSTV!!

[umassfan]

Tim Washington with the rushing TD. UMass up 7-0

[Tod]

For those without CSTV (like me :bawling: :bawling: ), here's the audio link.

http://www.sportsjuice.com/broadcaster2.aspx?bid=MjQ%3d-9fRnZRDu36A%3d

[umassfan]

For those without CSTV (like me :bawling: :bawling: ), here's the audio link.

http://www.sportsjuice.com/broadcaster2.aspx?bid=MjQ%3d-9fRnZRDu36A%3d
go to navys athletic page... you can watch it online for free

[Tod]

go to navys athletic page... you can watch it online for free

Cool! Thanks, man!

[umassfan]

We have to improve our assignment D otherwise its going to be a long day. We do not have the offense for a track meet. 7-7 tie

[Tod]

Woo-Hooo!! INT UMass, at the Navy 47! :nod: :nod: :thumbsup:

[umassfan]

UMass JJ Moore diving catch for a td 14-7 UMass

[Tod]

:thumbsup:

[mainejeff]

UMass smelling blood and looking great! Minutemen with the ball at the 42 and leading 14-7!

[umassfan]

James Ihedgibo is all over the field again this week. If he is not the best SS in I-AA then I donno who is. UMass forces 3-out.

[dbackjon]

Go UMass!!

[Chi Panther]

GO MINUTEMEN beat the MIDSHIPMEN!!!!!

[ChickenMan]

We have to improve our assignment D otherwise its going to be a long day. We do not have the offense for a track meet. 7-7 tie

UMass's 'D' will likely adjust and begin playing the tiple option much better as the game goes on. It's tough to play well vs Navy's attack until you get a feel for the speed of that option attack.

[umassfan]

They said the heat on the field is playing a big factor on the game. Hopefully we can start tackling better

[umassfan]

James Ihedigbo already has a sack, forced fumble, and fumble recovery in this game

[mainejeff]

UMass should be leading. If they limit mistakes in the 2nd half, they should win the game.

[umassfan]

UMass should be leading. If they limit mistakes in the 2nd half, they should win the game.
I didnt come in expecting a win. If we play well in the second half we have a shot, but Navys backup QB is moving the ball well against us and I have a feeling their offense will fatigue our D in the second half with the heat.

[umassfan]

James Ihedigbo already has a sack, forced fumble, and fumble recovery in this game
Make that 2 forced fumbles and shoulda been 2 fumble recoveries if he didnt try to pick up the damn ball

[mainejeff]

UMass 17 Navy 14.......4:53 left in the 3rd.

[umassfan]

It should have been a TD but stupid penelty again to take the TD off the board. Now our D needs to step up again.

[Tod]

Navy scored a TD. 21-17 Navy.

[umassfan]

Now our number 2 wr went down injured... by the looks of it, it might be his ankle that he broke last year.

[umassfan]

Stupid Stupid Stupid play calling.... we would be winning if it werent for stupid play calls

[mainejeff]

Don Brown getting too cute.....too bad : smh :.

[umassfan]

UMass just put the game in the hands of our D... down by 1 with 5:55 left in the game. Can we come up with the big stop? 21-20 Navy

[umassfan]

UMass held them 3-out... umass ball with about 4 mins left. Can we pull the upset?

[TheTribeHasSpoken]

GO UMASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tod]

UMass held them 3-out... umass ball with about 4 mins left. Can we pull the upset?

Yes! You can! :thumbsup:

[TheTribeHasSpoken]

Navy gets a fumble

[umassfan]

Yes! You can! :thumbsup:
No we cant UMass just fumbled the game away

[Dane96]

Did you guys just hear that idiot say "one of the few times a IAA will play a team (up in level) without scholarships. UMASS gives 63, while Navy gives none."

Is that guy for real?! Technically correct, however EVERYONE AT NAVY GETS A RIDE...

[umassfan]

Well we played decent today but too many key mistakes for the upset. With that said I am happy with the way the defence did against the option today... Play calling I think was huge in the reason we are not coming home with the victory. With that said... look out for us the rest of the season. Our D is for real and our offense has weapons to score.

[mainejeff]

Well we played decent today but too many key mistakes for the upset. With that said I am happy with the way the defence did against the option today... Play calling I think was huge in the reason we are not coming home with the victory. With that said... look out for us the rest of the season. Our D is for real and our offense has weapons to score.

The blame is on Brown's play calling. Nice effort by UMass.

[umassfan]

The blame is on Brown's play calling. Nice effort by UMass.
Brown doesnt call the plays on offense... Its our stupid O Coord Kevin Morris.

[mainejeff]

Brown doesnt call the plays on offense... Its our stupid O Coord Kevin Morris.

Sorry......the blame is on Morris then.

[blukeys]

I give some credit to Paul Johnson. He prepares his teams well and always has an aggresive opportunistic defense. I thought Umass had more than enough talent and Physciality to beat Navy but as I said earlier I thought Johnson would have the Mids ready.

Johnson does a great job of 2nd half adjustments. If he outcoached Brown, well it won't be the first time he outcoached an A-10 coach.

[ChickenMan]

UMass played well... but they never really took advantage of those Navy turnovers... they should have won this one.

[umassfan]

If you look at the stats... who woulda thought UMass would outgain Navy for the game and also have the ball longer on offense.

Total Offense
UMass 287
Navy 284

Turnovers
UMass 3
Navy 4

Peneltys
UMass 5-39(one td called back)
Navy 1-7

Time of Poss
UMass 33:07
Navy26:53

Coen 17-29 187 yards 1 td 1 int
Baylark 21 carries 84 yards
Washington 4 carries 17 yards 1 td
Moore 5 catchs 62 yards 1 td
Rancher 2 catchs 40 yards

Navys leading rusher, Matt Hall, had 66 yards on 4 carries(1 being 53 yard td run)
Hampton 15 carries 38 yards
Ballard 13 carries for 48 yards
Kaheaku-Enhada 12 carries for 41 yards
White 3 carries for 37 yards

Navy passing 1-7 for 21 yards.

[Jaxhen]

Great effort by UMass. I thought they had a good chance of winning this one and probably should have. Don't quite understand the short pass plays on the last drive especially since they had very little time to get about 60 yards for a FG attempt.