UNH vs. Elon

[Gordon Shumway]

I guess I had to start a thread sooner or later, so why not this one. Elon at home for their very first CAA conference game. On paper it looks like a UNH win, but has the feel of a trap game. Elon certainly would like to start their CAA membership with a win, and it should be pretty easy to get fired up against a Top 10 team.

Cats will still be down a starting QB, and possibly a starting RB, which meant little against Dartmouth. Conference game obviously means more, but there isn't much of an apparent difference between Goldrich & Vailas. Owens has also been pretty good in place of Steriti.

Elon fans....happy to be in the CAA, or do you already miss the Southern Conference?

[phoenix3]

Miss the SoCon? Uh, no. Very happy to be a part of the CAA. Looking forward to working our way up. Also looking forward to the game. It's supposed to be a beautiful day for football. Regarding our team, it is flattering that you think Elon could be trouble for UNH. I don't feel our team is as bad as our recent record may suggest, but if I were a betting man I would have to go with the Wildcats. I hope some of you can make it down to Elon for the game.

[catamount man]

I'll throw a bone to our former SoCon brethren and wish them good luck in their CAA opener.

[whoanellie]

Come on Down, kick your shoes off, sit a spell, Some say We play on Grits. No that's what We ski on.

We are pretty much having to reestablish a winning culture to our football program on the Fly.
But I am sure our guys will show up and give another top 10 school all they want and more.
I hope We can be competitive. I know any UNH visitors will be impressed with our hospitality and facilities.
1:30 kick-off Weather should be breezy and not very warm. Humidity Festival Ended in August.
Ya'll Come on Down!!!

[chattanoogamocs]

Elon fans....happy to be in the CAA, or do you already miss the Southern Conference?

They don't miss us and we don't miss them.

(and that is sincerely not meant as an insult...just reality...Elon is happy to be in the CAA and the teams that are now in the SoCon all actually want to be here...works out well for everyone...no hard feelings)

[UNHFan]

Debating jumping in my Jeep Cherokee and making tthe 12 hour haul..Ill post pics if I do

[phoenix3]

Come on down!! Elon is a very hospitable place. There really isn't a bad seat in the stadium & there are plenty of "ok to very good" hotels within a mile or two of the campus. If you do make it, please save enough time to walk the campus & take a look at the scenery. For pregame, (and post game), tailgating, the Softball Lot, which is across the street from Rhodes Stadium is usually a pretty happening place & the folks there typically welcome you with a frosty beverage.

BTW, the parking lot behind McMichael building is the best place for visitor parking. A shuttle will carry you to the stadium, but unless it's raining, chose to walk. It's a short easy trip.

See #9 on this map: https://www.elon.edu/docs/e-web/home/elon_campus_map.pdf

[MDUNHfan]

Can't wait to make the trip to Elon. Looking forward to a great football game but will find the local Piggly Wiggly or Food Lion and stock up on Georgia Boy Sausage.

[WestCoastAggie]

Elon has an underrated defense.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Making the trip to Elon which will leave once again JMU as the only CAA venue I have left to attend a UNH game. (Also attended UNH games at Northeastern, Hofstra, UMass, UConn, Georgia State and ODU along the way.) Nice stadium which I checked out on my way home from the playoff game at Wofford.

Cat Club group plans to be in that McMichael Parking lot.

[Mattymc727]

Game Notes:

http://www.unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2014-15/files/UNH_fb_Elon.pdf

[Beachdude]

I was at the Coastal game last Sat. vs Elon, and the Phoenix held on pretty good through about 2 1/2 quarters. If they hadn't missed a couple of field goals, it may have been a much closer game. Just my observation, but they seem to be still trying to find their offensive rhythm. I think they are better than their record indicates.

[UNHFan]

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2004-09-12-player-of-week_x.htm

[CSU18]

Elon's a better team I think than their record shows. One loss to an FBS, a loss to Coastal, and a close loss to NC A&T. Not saying NH will have any trouble with them, just think they're slighty better than most give them credit for.

[whoanellie]

Can't wait to make the trip to Elon. Looking forward to a great football game but will find the local Piggly Wiggly or Food Lion and stock up on Georgia Boy Sausage.
I would go with local Neese's Sausage hot, reg. or extra sage. Cannot remember where piggly wiggly located.

[whoanellie]

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2004-09-12-player-of-week_x.htm You hit the way back machine -10 years Mr. Peabody?

[Mattymc727]

If UNH doesnt turn the ball over, they should win by 20.

Interesting matchup will be the Elon D vs the UNH O. UNH has been averaging 36 per game, and the Elon defense seems to be doing pretty well against FCS competition.

[superman7515]

ALF and all you other UNH fans in this thread, I sent you a PM, haha.

[Grizalltheway]

Come on Down, kick your shoes off, sit a spell, Some say We play on Grits. No that's what We ski on.

We are pretty much having to reestablish a winning culture to our football program on the Fly.
But I am sure our guys will show up and give another top 10 school all they want and more.
I hope We can be competitive. I know any UNH visitors will be impressed with our hospitality and facilities.
1:30 kick-off Weather should be breezy and not very warm. Humidity Festival Ended in August.
Ya'll Come on Down!!!

xlolxxbowx

[phoenix3]

I would go with local Neese's Sausage hot, reg. or extra sage. Cannot remember where piggly wiggly located.

Neese's Hot. Best sausage made outside of deer sausage.

[MDUNHfan]

Neese's Hot. Best sausage made outside of deer sausage.

Thanks to you and Whoanellie. I will be sure to bring some home.

[ElonFirefighter]

One thing I do miss about the socon is personal. I miss being able to go to way more OC games. Being in Charlotte a two hour drive would take you to multiple stadiums. That being said the CAA is a better fit for our base as a whole and the socon is rebuilding.

I think this game has upset potential. UNH's backup QB showed his stripes last week but we have had a week to review the video and our Defense has shown it can go nose to nose with the top teams. what it will come down to is our offense and if they can get things clicking again. Looking forward to great weather and a great game.

[Mattymc727]

Could be a trap game. UNH is coming off a blowout and could be looking ahead to the big match-up against W&M. I doubt UNH would do that, but anygivensaturday

[fc97]

i wish the socon well and will miss some of the games. the socon was a worse fit than the big south was. and it was a really bad fit for the school and the fans.

[Tribal]

Elon is a great addition to the CAA and I think most CAA fans are happy to have them. I appreciate any excuse to go to N.C. so that's just a bonus.

The school is similar to U of Richmond so that may turn into a big rivalry.

#RisingTribe

[Mattymc727]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAL0P2hqWJg

[whoanellie]

front moving through area now as rain will blow out of the area by tomorrow as a windy cooler day should be on tap for kick-off
Elon's natural grass turf is a fast track

[yorkcountyUNHfan]

front moving through area now as rain will blow out of the area by tomorrow as a windy cooler day should be on tap for kick-off
Elon's natural grass turf is a fast track

Cooler compared to what?

[AshevilleApp2]

I would go with local Neese's Sausage hot, reg. or extra sage. Cannot remember where piggly wiggly located.

Agree on the Neese's. Good stuff and made locally.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Cooler compared to what?


Been in the low 80's and I heard high 60's at game time. Cold front going through tonight.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Sunny and breezy this morning in Greater Elon. Had to post something to get this thread above the Lafayette at UNH thread, but I know I can't stay ahead of Bogie all morning!! :D xbowx

[dwtime]

Seeing video feed it is breezy, very breezy here in Indiana as well.

[dwtime]

Owens with a 1 yd TD for UNH

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UNH up 7-0

[dwtime]

That was a catch by Elon very bad call it was a fumble and recovery by UNH still 4th down and Elon has to kick.

[dwtime]

1 yd TD pass to Harris for UNH

[dwtime]

delete that

[dwtime]

Couple penalties negate the TD UNH will be trying a FG, FG is good UNH up 10-0

[dwtime]

Harris with the TD this time

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UNH up 17-0

[dwtime]

1st quarter over UNH up 17-0

[dwtime]

UNH with a pick six by Thames UNH up 24-0

[dwtime]

Giansante with a 6 yard TD catch 31-0 UNH

[dwtime]

Breda with a 41 yd FG into the wind, nice one. UNH up 34-0

[dwtime]

Wow phantom interference call on UNH. But also holding so offset

[dwtime]

Missed FG for Elon at the end of the half with UNH leading 34-0

[fc97]

Good grief we suck. Swepson really ruined this program

[dwtime]

5 yd TD pass to Taylor for UNH. UNH leads 41-0

[dwtime]

3 and out for Elon and they punt.

[citdog]

Nice of the CAA to take the SoCon's trash in like this!

[dwtime]

Goodrich runs for 3 yds for UNH for a TD.

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UNH up 48-0

[R3TRO]

Good looking 3rd string QB and 4th string RB. Glad we are getting the reserves in so early.

[dwtime]

Good looking 3rd string QB and 4th string RB. Glad we are getting the reserves in so early.

Goodrich is a player, absolutely he looks great out there.

[dwtime]

Mensah with the INT almost a pick 6. Mensah is going to be a special kid for this UNH D.

[dwtime]

Pedinoff misses a 25 yd FG wide left, how do you miss a 25 yd FG? Guess that is why he isn't a starter.

[dwtime]

Elon still playing their starters btw.

[dwtime]

Elon starters score on UNH 3rd stringers and the score is 48-7. 9:05 left in the game

[R3TRO]

Elon announcers are very positive, using words like "impressive drive" while facing 3's and 4's.

[dwtime]

And with a crappy punt we see why Pedinoff is not the punter either..........

[dwtime]

Elon starters again score against UNH 3rd stringers and the score is 48-14.

[fc97]

Good looking 3rd string QB and 4th string RB. Glad we are getting the reserves in so early.

Listening to the broadcast, only Quinn and coppedhe are in as starters

[dwtime]

UNH wins 48-14

[fc97]

And what do you expect the home announcers to say?

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Listening to the broadcast, only Quinn and coppedhe are in as starters

At the game looking at the two deep listing and Elon had all starters on offense until their last possession.

[CSU18]

Was #14 seriously the backup QB for UNH?

[dwtime]

Was #14 seriously the backup QB for UNH?

Yup a close 2nd.

[CSU18]

Hell of a QB.

[UNH72Plus]

And a local kid to boot!!!