Nicholls @ Southeastern Louisiana - Week 13

[Daytripper]

For the conference title and automatic playoff bid. Should be a really good game and a great way to end a wacky Southland season.

[lionsrking2]

For the conference title and automatic playoff bid. Should be a really good game and a great way to end a wacky Southland season.

For those from afar, not really familiar with south Louisiana football, Southeastern vs Nicholls is a REAL rivalry that draws well every year, and gets the attention of New Orleans and Baton Rouge media, regardless of records. The schools are 78 miles apart, share the same recruiting territory, and many families in the area have both SLU and Nicholls grads. This will be the first time since the two schools began playing in 1972, that both schools have a conference championship at stake. We anticipate a packed house and raucous environment in Strawberry Stadium. This is a great match up for south Louisiana and FCS football in our state. Get their early.

[Daytripper]

For those from afar, not really familiar with south Louisiana football, Southeastern vs Nicholls is a REAL rivalry that draws well every year, and gets the attention of New Orleans and Baton Rouge media, regardless of records. The schools are 78 miles apart, share the same recruiting territory, and many families in the area have both SLU and Nicholls grads. This will be the first time since the two schools began playing in 1972, that both schools have a conference championship at stake. We anticipate a packed house and raucous environment in Strawberry Stadium. This is a great match up for south Louisiana and FCS football in our state. Get their early.

Rivalries are always exponentially better when both teams are good. Hope there is a sellout and lots of great tailgating. If I wasn't going to be out of town next weekend, I would have seriously considered road-tripping to this game. Good luck to both teams, but I think the Lions have a better shot at actually making noise in the playoffs. For that reason, I will be rooting for them to win.

[Outsider1]

I really have zero doubt that SLU takes this one; rivalry or not.

[BEAR]

For A SHARE OF the conference title and automatic playoff bid. Should be a really good game and a great way to end a wacky Southland season.

FYP xlolx

Hey I gotta be positive about my Bears even with the way we are playing! xlolx

[Hood]

Yeah, try as I might, I can't really ever hate on SLU. I have a long history of family that attended that university. So, I'll be rooting for my alma mater Thursday, but if SLU takes it, after I stew for a week, I'll be warm to them representing the conference in the playoffs.

[McNeese75]

Well, if Fourcade is on like he was Saturday an Lache is as productive. I will take the Colonels in this one.

[LionUp]

Yeah, try as I might, I can't really ever hate on SLU. I have a long history of family that attended that university. So, I'll be rooting for my alma mater Thursday, but if SLU takes it, after I stew for a week, I'll be warm to them representing the conference in the playoffs.

That’s what makes this rivalry the best of all the in-state ones we play. So close together that families and friends are inner twined between the two. Not to mention recruiting against each other so geographically close. Another thing that makes it great is that each fan base is able to travel well, so good numbers in the stands for both sides. If there was one drawback at all it would be the Thursday night game. But really, I think Thursday evening is better for the student section here in Hammond. Going to be a good one....I hope....


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[NOLA]

Went with the homer pick again. With the emergence of the passing game, I think Nicholls can score enough to get it done.

Colonels are 3-0 in the Southland with 5 Dixon in the lineup. He had 140 receiving in the first half against UCA before he was injured, then went for 185 yards last week against McNeese.

Me and and my nephew will be there. Geaux Colonels!

[Outsider1]

Went with the homer pick again. With the emergence of the passing game, I think Nicholls can score enough to get it done.

Colonels are 3-0 in the Southland with 5 Dixon in the lineup. He had 140 receiving in the first half against UCA before he was injured, then went for 185 yards last week against McNeese.

Me and and my nephew will be there. Geaux Colonels!


The key for you guys is how well will your passing game stack up against a very stout and fast defensive front? IF you can handle that you may be ok, but pass rushing has been a weakness for your guys. SLU ended up playing very well defensively upfront, just as SHSU did. That was one area they really surprised me the most.

[Reign of Terrier]

Give me the lions!

SELA punches their ticket, Nicholls gets knocked to the bubble.

[Schism55]

SELA 7
Nicholls 0

Good crowd and atmosphere there xthumbsupx

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

SELA 14-7 11:37 2Q

[caribbeanhen]

enjoying this one, lot's of fun to watch so far... Go Lions

[WrenFGun]

Not a ton of defense so far but the offenses look terrific! 14 all; bubble teams should be rooting for SELA IMO who is in W or L.

[bwbear]

Anywhere to watch this one if you have satellite? Cannot find the game on DirecTV and it is blacked out on EPSN.

[MR. CHICKEN]

Anywhere to watch this one if you have satellite? Cannot find the game on DirecTV and it is blacked out on EPSN.

....IT'S ON ESPN+.........YOU NEED UH SUBSCRIPTION FOR IT.....BRAWK!

...IN THE.....WEEK 13 SCORE THREAD 2019......POST #2.............SAYS IT'S ALSO ON COX SPORTS................AWK!

[Professor Chaos]

"Southeastern was hotter than a fire ant on a fever blister in the first quarter!"

Now that's some quality football TV commentary. xthumbsupx xthumbsupx to these commentators!

[Bisonoline]

"Southeastern was hotter than a fire ant on a fever blister in the first quarter!"

Now that's some quality football TV commentary. xthumbsupx xthumbsupx to these commentators!

Yeah we heard that also. Wife hasnt stopped laughing.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

"Southeastern was hotter than a fire ant on a fever blister in the first quarter!"

Now that's some quality football TV commentary. xthumbsupx xthumbsupx to these commentators!

LOL...that's pure gold!!

[caribbeanhen]

"Southeastern was hotter than a fire ant on a fever blister in the first quarter!"

Now that's some quality football TV commentary. xthumbsupx xthumbsupx to these commentators!

that is Southern humor

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

SELA is driving, about 8 minutes left in 3Q

[Professor Chaos]

Big targeting review here. SLU's leading tackler (#30 Ramos) may be ejected and, if so and they make the playoffs, he'd be out for the first half of their first playoff game as well.

EDIT: He gone. Salutes the crowd in tears as he leaves the field.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Nicholls is now knocking on the door.

[caribbeanhen]

Big targeting review here. SLU's leading tackler (#30 Ramos) may be ejected and, if so and they make the playoffs, he'd be out for the first half of their first playoff game as well.

he gonna be guilty

[No_Skill]

Big targeting review here. SLU's leading tackler (#30 Ramos) may be ejected and, if so and they make the playoffs, he'd be out for the first half of their first playoff game as well.

EDIT: He gone. Salutes the crowd in tears as he leaves the field.

That was hard to watch. Felt bad for the kid.

[caribbeanhen]

to heck with punting it's way over rated

[katss07]

Big targeting review here. SLU's leading tackler (#30 Ramos) may be ejected and, if so and they make the playoffs, he'd be out for the first half of their first playoff game as well.

EDIT: He gone. Salutes the crowd in tears as he leaves the field.
Felt bad for the kid, just a quick mental lapse. Tough to see, and a big blow for Southeastern. Ramos is a star and definitely the heart and soul of that defense.

Hopefully he gets another chance to play this year.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

This is shaping up to be a worthy showcase game for the SLC!!

[Professor Chaos]

Big 4th down stop for SLU. Nicholls receiver bobbles the 4th down pass that would've extended the drive. SLU driving inside of Nicholls territory as the clock ticks under 7 minutes to play tied at 21.

[caribbeanhen]

speedy and shifty is fun to watch #1

[Professor Chaos]

Big 4th down stop for Nicholls. Although calling it a "stop" is a bit misleading since SLU's QB missed a WR for a TD that had about 2 steps on his defenders on 4th down. Nicholls with the ball around midfield with 4 minutes left still tied at 21. Neither coach seems to have much confidence in his kicker.

[Professor Chaos]

One-handed INT for SLU! Lions with the ball at Nicholls 30 with 3:07 left.

[caribbeanhen]

nice hands on the pick, that bill has some sizzle on it..... I should say hand... one handed

[Derby City Duke]

That’s a turrible pick.

[Professor Chaos]

Touchdown SLU. Lions go up 27-21 with 2:21 left. Missed the XP... could be crucial.

[Derby City Duke]

Missed XP!

[caribbeanhen]

Big 4th down stop for Nicholls. Although calling it a "stop" is a bit misleading since SLU's QB missed a WR for a TD that had about 2 steps on his defenders on 4th down. Nicholls with the ball around midfield with 4 minutes left still tied at 21. Neither coach seems to have much confidence in his kicker.

now we know why....

[Daytripper]

That missed PAT is ominous.

[Derby City Duke]

Can Fourcade conjure up a clutch drive?

[Professor Chaos]

If Nicholls can drive and score here start up the second guessing on SLU's play calling on that drive to throw to the endzone from inside the Nicholls 20 with around 2 minutes left, a running clock, and Nicholls having only one remaining TO.

I guess if the kicker can't make an XP you can't trust him to make a game winning FG either.

[veinup]

whew

[Derby City Duke]

To quote Dick Enberg, “Oh my!!”

[Daytripper]

Still a minute and a half.

[Professor Chaos]

TD Nicholls! SLU can't cover #5 Dixon for Nicholls. XP good. Nicholls up 28-27. Still 1:30 left and SLU has all 3 TOs left.

SLU's kicker may still have a chance to redeem himself.

[caribbeanhen]

I got a feeling the SELA kicker is going to make amends with a last second FG

[Daytripper]

Dixon is a big dude.

[Derby City Duke]

Bad luck on the squib kick.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

This is intense!!

[Professor Chaos]

That's a ridiculously awful roughing the passer call.

[Derby City Duke]

Terrible roughing call.

[Bisonoline]

These announcers are a hoot.

[Daytripper]

That's a ridiculously awful roughing the passer call.

Agree.

[caribbeanhen]

That's a ridiculously awful roughing the passer call.


Yes it was

[Bisonoline]

terrible roughing call. Terrible

[WrenFGun]

Nicholls getting the shaft here right now.

[Derby City Duke]

Worse PI call

[veinup]

colonels hosed by the refs. sad

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

refs are ruining what was a great game!

[Prime Power]

This game was ruined by the refs.

[Derby City Duke]

Ball don’t lie!

[Professor Chaos]

Well, that's karma. Horrible decision by the SLU QB to try to extend the ball and ends up fumbling it. Recovered by Nicholls. Game over.

EDIT: Reviewing it. Doesn't look like he was down.

[caribbeanhen]

dumb not to use your speed

[Daytripper]

Lions OC deserves the Carty treatment.

[Daytripper]

Hope SLU gets an at-large.

[Derby City Duke]

QB should’ve been centering the ball up for the FG.

[Daytripper]

QB had one job.

[Professor Chaos]

Hope SLU gets and at-large.
I'd say the chances are pretty good given how tight this game was.

[apaladin]

QB came off the bench cold. Stupid coaching decision. SE La will get a bid. Remember the SLC commish is chair.

[caribbeanhen]

if you live by the pass dont die by the run

[bwbear]

I'd say the chances are pretty good given how tight this game was.
I think they should. Pretty good resume.

[Professor Chaos]

What the hell is going on???? SLU gets 5 TOs????

[Bisonoline]

WTF is going on here???????

[WrenFGun]

This is insane

[TheKingpin28]

Wait, does a team get 5 team timeouts?

[Bisonoline]

They gave them extra time outs>>>

[WrenFGun]

SELA got five timeouts and still lost.

[Derby City Duke]

This is the weirdest ending to a game I think I’ve ever seen.

Good win Nicholls!

[Prime Power]

WTF....is that like 5 timeouts?

[cx500d]

Wtf was that?


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[Bisonoline]

QB came off the bench cold. Stupid coaching decision. SE La will get a bid. Remember the SLC commish is chair.

That means he has to recuse himself.

[NEBison]

That ending was wild

[F'N Hawks]

Southeastern should suspend their coach for stupidity. That is not a playoff team, sorry. You f-ck that up, you deserve to stay home.

[PaladinFan]

I think they should. Pretty good resume.

SELA's record drops to 7-3 in FCS play.

[katss07]

So...wow. Good outcome for the conference. Looks like the SLC will probably have three teams in. SELA deserves a bid.

Reminds me of the USD/Nicholls game in 2017, how it ended at least. NSU deserves this one.

[PaladinFan]

Southeastern should suspend their coach for stupidity. That is not a playoff team, sorry. You f-ck that up, you deserve to stay home.

Between the weird onside kick and bad penalty, Nicholls and the refs just about handed the game to you and still didn't win.

[Schism55]

End of the game was a greasy horror show xeyebrowx

[Professor Chaos]

https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=401128723

(1:12 - 4th) Timeout SE LOUISIANA, clock 01:12
(0:21 - 4th) Timeout SE LOUISIANA, clock 00:21

Then they only show 1 TO on the last Nicholls drive taken by SLU even though the officials stopped the clock for a SLU TO 3 times on that drive.

Holy lord... what if Nicholls gets a holding call in the endzone or throws a pick on that last 4th down play???

[NDSU1980]

Was that the same reffing crew that did the NDSU-SDSU playoff game in 2014? They had so many screw ups they were suspended from reffing a few games. I'm pretty sure they were Southland refs for that game.

[Professor Chaos]

Was that the same reffing crew that did the NDSU-SDSU playoff game in 2014? They had so many screw ups they were suspended from reffing a few games. I'm pretty sure they were Southland refs for that game.
That was a CAA crew.... I'll never forget that. 2014.

[No_Skill]

So, if SELA gets an at large, who gets left out?

[Prime Power]

That was one of the worst officiated 1:30 in the history of officiating football. Bogus roughing the passer, bad PI call, and gave a team 5 timeouts.

[Professor Chaos]

So, if SELA gets an at large, who gets left out?
Kennesaw St would be my choice.

[WrenFGun]

Bad news for the bubble but both teams seemed likely either way.

[Outsider1]

Well, I guess crow ain't so bad for dinner every now and then. Congrats Nicholls, this should make things interesting.

[ejjones]

So, if SELA gets an at large, who gets left out?
I think that was winner in/loser out.

[BEAR]

Game was blacked out in my area. Pathetic I pay for ESPN+ and can't even watch the games I would like to watch. Glad to see fans of other teams see how ridiculously BAD officiating is in the SLC.

I think both teams are in along with UCA.

[Bisonoline]

That was one of the worst officiated 1:30 in the history of officiating football. Bogus roughing the passer, bad PI call, and gave a team 5 timeouts.

The trifecta.

[caribbeanhen]

Game was blacked out in my area. Pathetic I pay for ESPN+ and can't even watch the games I would like to watch. Glad to see fans of other teams see how ridiculously BAD officiating is in the SLC.

I think both teams are in along with UCA.

that blows

[katss07]

So, if SELA gets an at large, who gets left out?
Furman? SIU? Kennesaw?

[lionsrking2]

Obviously a tough way to lose but congrats to Nicholls on the W. I'm proud of both fan bases for turning out and creating a great atmosphere for FCS football in our state. We went over the 10k mark in attendance for the first time since the return of football in '03, and fans got their money's worth, and then some. Two good teams going at it, we just came up a point short. Obviously we'll have to sweat it out through Sunday morning but from everything we're hearing, the feeling is good we'll get an at-large.

[Hammersmith]

QB came off the bench cold. Stupid coaching decision. SE La will get a bid. Remember the SLC commish is chair.

Where are you getting this from? From what I know, Matt Roan from Nicholls State is the SLC representative, the SLC commish is not on the committee, and Greg Seitz from Jacksonville State is the chair.

[Hood]

Congrats on a great season to the Lions.

What's this nonsense I see on Twitter about Lions students shouting slurs at Colonel players? Anyone hear anything about this in Hammond?

[PaladinFan]

Furman? SIU? Kennesaw?

Because they struck me as slightly similar, I went back and looked at Furman''s 2018 season and compared it to SELA's 2019 season. Of course, Furman was left out of the field. There are some interesting similarities in terms of wins, losses, and even a cancelled game against a quality opponent.

[kalm]

SELA is in on the strength of UCA's OOC wins.

[Reign of Terrier]

You old farts will appreciate this, but someone on twitter last night pointed out the similarities between the way this one ended and the 2007 App State-JMU game. I couldn't find the demotivational picture/meme that made me laugh way back then (something to do with "protect your balls") :D

[lionsrking2]

Congrats on a great season to the Lions.

What's this nonsense I see on Twitter about Lions students shouting slurs at Colonel players? Anyone hear anything about this in Hammond?

I didn't personally hear anything from my perch in the stadium but from what I gather there were things said on both sides. I heard there were some pretty nasty comments hurled at our players as well. It's a rivalry (a real one), there were 10k packed in close quarters and it's south Louisiana. At the end of the day, it was a great atmosphere and a great football game that will be talked about for years to come. Congrats to Nicholls on the W and best of luck in the playoffs.

[Bear84]

Congrats to both Nicholls and SLU for a great game and great seasons! Hoping both get to represent the Southland well in the playoffs.

I'm curious now how the committee will compare SLU at 7-4 against other bubble teams. Due to the hurricane cancellation with Bethune-Cookman, SLU did not get the chance to play a 12 game schedule. Does the committee give them some extra wiggle room because they did not get to play a game they would have been favored to win? That could give them a slight edge against other 7-win bubble teams.

[lionsrking2]

Congrats to both Nicholls and SLU for a great game and great seasons! Hoping both get to represent the Southland well in the playoffs.

I'm curious now how the committee will compare SLU at 7-4 against other bubble teams. Due to the hurricane cancellation with Bethune-Cookman, SLU did not get the chance to play a 12 game schedule. Does the committee give them some extra wiggle room because they did not get to play a game they would have been favored to win? That could give them a slight edge against other 7-win bubble teams.

Who knows until the brackets are announced but we're hearing the cancellation won't be much of an issue and the feeling is we're in good shape. We shall see.

[Hood]

I'm being told the unusually high amount of stoppage was due to helmets coming off in that last 90 seconds.


I didn't personally hear anything from my perch in the stadium but from what I gather there were things said on both sides. I heard there were some pretty nasty comments hurled at our players as well. It's a rivalry (a real one), there were 10k packed in close quarters and it's south Louisiana. At the end of the day, it was a great atmosphere and a great football game that will be talked about for years to come. Congrats to Nicholls on the W and best of luck in the playoffs. Word. I wasn't able to find any context beyond tweets in 140 characters or less and I only know fans and no one actually in the program these days.

[PurpleStreamers]

Painful as h*ll to be watching that game last night and be reminded of that awful night in Boone.

[ejjones]

I wish these games were all on ESPN3 & not ESPN+. What's the difference? Does it cost conferences more money to broadcast on ESPN3?

[Reign of Terrier]

I wish these games were all on ESPN3 & not ESPN+. What's the difference? Does it cost conferences more money to broadcast on ESPN3?

At $60 a year, ESPN + is worth it

[cx500d]

Has anyone explained what all those timeouts were towards the end of the game? Seemed like they were materializing out of thin air.

[Bisonoline]

Has anyone explained what all those timeouts were towards the end of the game? Seemed like they were materializing out of thin air.


Yeah??? WTF was that all about???

[ejjones]

At $60 a year, ESPN + is worth it

Not saying it isn't worth it, was just curious...MEAC football is on ESPN3. We were on FLO sports the previous year which was a little more expensive that the +.

[lionsrking2]

Has anyone explained what all those timeouts were towards the end of the game? Seemed like they were materializing out of thin air.

We're not totally sure either but supposedly they stopped it one time for a helmet coming off, but we definitely got the benefit of four timeouts. Had we gotten a safety, I'm sure all hell would have broken loose.

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Has anyone explained what all those timeouts were towards the end of the game? Seemed like they were materializing out of thin air.

We're not totally sure either but supposedly they stopped it one time for a helmet coming off, but we definitely got the benefit of four timeouts. Had we gotten a safety, I'm sure all hell would have broken loose.

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Has anyone explained what all those timeouts were towards the end of the game? Seemed like they were materializing out of thin air.

We're not totally sure either but supposedly they stopped it one time for a helmet coming off, but we definitely got the benefit of four timeouts. Had we gotten a safety, I'm sure all hell would have broken loose.

[Professor Chaos]

I would assume that in the case of a helmet coming off (when not ruled to be caused by a foul) the clock should stop temporarily but then start on the ready for play by the official.

I'm not sure how accurate this rules document is from "College Football Officiating, LLC" dated 9/1/2017 but they seem to indicate that's what should've happened. They even say a 10 second runoff should happen in a scenario where "the game clock is running and the only reason it is stopped is due to a player's helmet coming off".

https://cfo.arbitersports.com/Groups/104777/Library/files/Clock_Tutorial_CFO.pdf

[Daytripper]

At $60 a year, ESPN + is worth it

Agree. I don't mind ponying up to be able to watch most all FCS games I care about.

[Catbooster]

We're not totally sure either but supposedly they stopped it one time for a helmet coming off, but we definitely got the benefit of four timeouts. Had we gotten a safety, I'm sure all hell would have broken loose.

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We're not totally sure either but supposedly they stopped it one time for a helmet coming off, but we definitely got the benefit of four timeouts. Had we gotten a safety, I'm sure all hell would have broken loose.

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We're not totally sure either but supposedly they stopped it one time for a helmet coming off, but we definitely got the benefit of four timeouts. Had we gotten a safety, I'm sure all hell would have broken loose.
I think you answered that question about as many times as they called their third TO xlolx

[lionsrking2]

I think you answered that question about as many times as they called their third TO xlolx

That wasn't my intention I assure you.

[caribbeanhen]

That wasn't my intention I assure you.

Lionsking, I know that game didn't turn out like you wanted but it was highly entertaining, really and all timer

Hoping SE LA gets the playoff bid because I would like to see you play again....

nice crowds shots to but I didn't notice anyone that looks like me...

[lionsrking2]

Lionsking, I know that game didn't turn out like you wanted but it was highly entertaining, really and all timer

Hoping SE LA gets the playoff bid because I would like to see you play again....

nice crowds shots to but I didn't notice anyone that looks like me...

Thanks CH. From purely an entertainment perspective, not sure we'll be involved in another one like last night for a long time. The atmosphere in the stadium was as electric as I've seen at an FCS game. The loss sucked but it'll be talked about and debated in these parts for many years to come.

As for the playoffs, I think we're one of the best 14 options for at-large consideration, and capable of doing damage if we get in. We'll see how it unfolds.

[lionsrking2]

I would assume that in the case of a helmet coming off (when not ruled to be caused by a foul) the clock should stop temporarily but then start on the ready for play by the official.

I'm not sure how accurate this rules document is from "College Football Officiating, LLC" dated 9/1/2017 but they seem to indicate that's what should've happened. They even say a 10 second runoff should happen in a scenario where "the game clock is running and the only reason it is stopped is due to a player's helmet coming off".

https://cfo.arbitersports.com/Groups/104777/Library/files/Clock_Tutorial_CFO.pdf

Apparently Nicholls had a helmet come off after each play. The clock stops. We got the option to take a 10-second runoff or stop the clock. We chose to stop the clock. The rule is weird, and doesn't make sense, but the officials were correct by rule. They did a poor job explaining it to the crowd, however.

[Hood]

That wasn't my intention I assure you.
Take the joke credit and run with it. Just don't try to extend beyond the goal line. Ok I'll stop.

I'm actually about to go hang out with some SELU grads and trying to remember that I'm actually an adult and not supposed to troll other 30somethings.

[lionsrking2]

Take the joke credit and run with it. Just don't try to extend beyond the goal line. Ok I'll stop.

I'm actually about to go hang out with some SELU grads and trying to remember that I'm actually an adult and not supposed to troll other 30somethings.

Congrats

[NOLA]

Went with the homer pick again. With the emergence of the passing game, I think Nicholls can score enough to get it done.

Colonels are 3-0 in the Southland with 5 Dixon in the lineup. He had 140 receiving in the first half against UCA before he was injured, then went for 185 yards last week against McNeese.

Me and and my nephew will be there. Geaux Colonels!

Make that 4-0. Crazy last few minutes and I may have had a heart attack or two. Hopefully we’ll be in Guidry next weekend.

[lionsrking2]

Make that 4-0. Crazy last few minutes and I may have had a heart attack or two. Hopefully we’ll be in Guidry next weekend.

Great player, definitely impacted the game. Didn't help matters that both of our starting corners were out, but not sure it made a big difference who lined up across him last night. Pretty sure you guys will get a home game, if not the eight seed.