2021 Fall Playoffs Round 1: Sacred Heart @ Holy Cross

[Professor Chaos]

Game kicks off at 12PM ET on 11/27. Winner goes to #5 Villanova.

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Who ya got?

[caribbeanhen]

I can play a Sacred Heart fan if Sader needs someone to talk to

[crusader11]

I can play a Sacred Heart fan if Sader needs someone to talk to

I was worried this thread would just be five HC fans talking to each other for the next week. So thanks.

[Gangtackle11]

I will be watching from afar……gl to both teams.xpeacex

[crusader11]

I will be watching from afar……gl to both teams.xpeacex

Looking to get another shot after a tough loss in 2009.

Still think we got screwed on that non-fumble call…

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I will be watching from afar……gl to both teams.xpeacex

Villanova is like 39-3 all times against PL schools since the league was formed. 'Nova has to be feeling pretty good....

[Gangtackle11]

Villanova is like 39-3 all times against PL schools since the league was formed. 'Nova has to be feeling pretty good....

Doesn’t quite make up for sending us to SE Louisiana, but its a good draw. Holy Cross is dangerous if they advance, but our 1000+ fans will make it tough on our opponent. xpeacex

[Libertine]

Sacred Heart, because I have zero faith in the Patriot League.

[caribbeanhen]

Sacred Heart, because I have zero faith in the Patriot League.

Julius Chestnut, the All American RB for Sacred Heart was out for almost the entire year due to some mysterious injury, so what does Sacred Heart do...

they plug a 5 foot 7 inch scat back in his place and he ends up not only the number one rusher in the NE Conference but number 4 in the nation

Malik Grant has 1288 yards and is pretty quick

Chestnut is back now and both he and Grant went for 100 yards yesterday, and both in the backfield at same time, but against the low swimming Sharks

Holy Cross pretty good against the run

I think Holy Cross will win this game with passing as Sacred Heart Defense doesn't really look that good to me

[Digby]

Holy Cross has more talent and depth. Sure it will be a game but really this is a gift draw for the Patriot League.
I expect the Crusaders to accept the gift, 33-14.

[Digby]

Sacred Heart, because I have zero faith in the Patriot League.

Patriot League fans don’t have confidence in the league either, but HC is the better team.

[Katfan]

Doesn’t quite make up for sending us to SE Louisiana, but its a good draw. Holy Cross is dangerous if they advance, but our 1000+ fans will make it tough on our opponent. xpeacex
You should tell them it’s a basketball game

[Pard4Life]

By default, does the PL winner now play the NEC winner in the playoffs every year? PS Sacred Heart is Lafayette's first 2022 opponent.

[NY Crusader 2010]

By default, does the PL winner now play the NEC winner in the playoffs every year? PS Sacred Heart is Lafayette's first 2022 opponent.

Nope.

But the scenario becomes more likely when

a) You have a dearth of CAA teams in the field, especially when you don't have any of the CAA New England teams in.
b) Monmouth misses the playoffs
c) Villanova is seeded

When UNH makes the playoffs and isn't seeded, it seems like they now by default host a PL team in the Round of 24.

[aceinthehole]

By default, does the PL winner now play the NEC winner in the playoffs every year? PS Sacred Heart is Lafayette's first 2022 opponent.

No. This is the first NEC-PL matchup in the first round since 2014.

The NEC has faced a CAA team in the first round for the last 6 years, including Sacred Heart's 19-10 loss at Delaware this past spring. For three consecutive years, the NEC AQ did face the Patriot league:

2012 - Colgate 20, at Wagner 31
2013 - SHU 27, at Fordham 37
2014 - SHU 22, at Fordham 44

[aceinthehole]

Nope.

But the scenario becomes more likely when

a) You have a dearth of CAA teams in the field, especially when you don't have any of the CAA New England teams in.
b) Monmouth misses the playoffs
c) Villanova is seeded

When UNH makes the playoffs and isn't seeded, it seems like they now by default host a PL team in the Round of 24.

Agreed. The lack of a unseeded CAA team opens likelihood of a PL-NEC matchup. I like this "Catholic" bracket of SHU-Holy Cross/Villanova.

2010 - North Dakota State (MVFC) 43, Robert Morris 17
2011 - Stony Brook (Big South) 31, Albany 28
2012 - Wagner 31, Colgate (Patriot) 20
2013 - Fordham (Patriot) 37, Sacred Heart 27
2014 - Fordham (Patriot) 44, Sacred Heart 22
2015 - William & Mary (CAA) 52, Duquesne 49
2016 - Villanova (CAA) 31, Saint Francis U 21
2017 - New Hampshire (CAA) 14, CCSU 0
2018 - Duquesne 31, Towson (CAA) 10
2019 - Albany (CAA) 42, CCSU 14
2020-21 - Delaware (CAA) 19, Sacred Heart 10

[mvemjsunpx]

You've gotta stop the run to beat Holy Cross, and SHU's stats suggest they won't be able to do that.

[caribbeanhen]

You've gotta stop the run to beat Holy Cross, and SHU's stats suggest they won't be able to do that.

they have 2 of the best RBs in the country though but yes, Sacred Heart won’t be able to keep up

[UNHWildcat18]

Holy Cross if you win, you get JMU's spot in CAAFB xthumbsupx If not..........At least TreeHouse Brewery is down the road, Should be getting a case from my dad this weekend xdrunkyx

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I saw Temple plays Big 5 foes Penn at 4 PM on 12/4. If Holy Cross wins, and the double-header is possible (need a 12 or 12:30 kickoff), I will likely make the trip down 476. I made the trek to Hamilton in 2018 to root on the Raiders against the Dukes. I don't have to "muster up" much energy to go anti-Main Liners.....

[crusader11]

I saw Temple plays Big 5 foes Penn at 4 PM on 12/4. If Holy Cross wins, and the double-header is possible (need a 12 or 12:30 kickoff), I will likely make the trip down 476. I made the trek to Hamilton in 2018 to root on the Raiders against the Dukes. I don't have to "muster up" much energy to go anti-Main Liners.....

Villanova plays HC / SHU on Dec. 3 at 7:00. Bundle up.

[VUCats02]

Yes, Friday night game so the double header will be a little difficult! Last Friday game I can remember at Villanova Stadium was the whacky W&M / Nova semifinal game in 2009. I was one of the 4,000 people at that crazy game.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Villanova plays HC / SHU on Dec. 3 at 7:00. Bundle up.

Ohh boo! That sucks! I'll enjoy it on ESPN+...lol

Nothing like trying to get to Villanova for a Friday night football game. You think with a game that is guaranteed to have two "I95 teams" the committee (or whoever) would have went with a traditional Saturday game to allow for some semblance of attendance....

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Yes, Friday night game so the double header will be a little difficult! Last Friday game I can remember at Villanova Stadium was the whacky W&M / Nova semifinal game in 2009. I was one of the 4,000 people at that crazy game.

Was that a snow game? I'm pretty sure I remember watching that one...

[Sitting Bull]

Yes, Friday night game so the double header will be a little difficult! Last Friday game I can remember at Villanova Stadium was the whacky W&M / Nova semifinal game in 2009. I was one of the 4,000 people at that crazy game.

That was frigid and an epic game. About 2,000 or more of those there were Tribe fans along with our band, the only band at the game. Should have been in Williamsburg!

[VUCats02]

Ohh boo! That sucks! I'll enjoy it on ESPN+...lol

Nothing like trying to get to Villanova for a Friday night football game. You think with a game that is guaranteed to have two "I95 teams" the committee (or whoever) would have went with a traditional Saturday game to allow for some semblance of attendance....

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Was that a snow game? I'm pretty sure I remember watching that one...


Snow game was the Quarter-final game before, the 48-7 thrashing of New Hampshire who beat Nova earlier in the year.

[VUCats02]

That was frigid and an epic game. About 2,000 or more of those there were Tribe fans along with our band, the only band at the game. Should have been in Williamsburg!

Really did not help at all that the Saturday after the game was the first day of finals. There would've at least been like 1,000 students who would've shown up if it wasn't finals hahaha.

Crazy that the Holy Cross opening round game had more than double the attendance that the W&M semifinal game had.

I just remember there was a big moment in the game that relied on replay, and ESPN 2 was doing the game, and everyone in attendance's minds were blown that they were able to have replay for an FCS game.

[caribbeanhen]

Yes, Friday night game so the double header will be a little difficult! Last Friday game I can remember at Villanova Stadium was the whacky W&M / Nova semifinal game in 2009. I was one of the 4,000 people at that crazy game.

I remember that game

Mary had a bone crusher on DL if memory serves

CAA heyday

[Sitting Bull]

I remember that game

Mary had a bone crusher on DL if memory serves

CAA heyday

Adrian Tracy.

We had a 10-0 halftime lead which seemed a lot in this game. Our touchdown was a 98y TD pass, still in the W&M record books. The big play mentioned on replay was I think a 4th down pass play for what ended up being a 1st down and led to the final TD giving VU a 14-13 win. Another big play in q3 with Tribe up 10-0, Scuzsr (not sure the spelling) just made enough barely on a fake punt for a 1st down to keep a drive going for first VU touchdown. We started this particular season with the 26-14 win at Virginia. Really was a great season.

[Sitting Bull]

Really did not help at all that the Saturday after the game was the first day of finals. There would've at least been like 1,000 students who would've shown up if it wasn't finals hahaha.

Crazy that the Holy Cross opening round game had more than double the attendance that the W&M semifinal game had.

I just remember there was a big moment in the game that relied on replay, and ESPN 2 was doing the game, and everyone in attendance's minds were blown that they were able to have replay for an FCS game.

I was at the Holy Cross game as well. It was a beautiful, sunny day. HC had Dom Randolph who kept them in the game. I don’t think Villanova ever trailed but they never seemed to get more than 10 points ahead. I think the next Saturday, Villanova clobbered UNH in a snowstorm in the quarterfinals. W&M started with a home crushing of Weber State and then beat #2 seed Southern Illinois out in Carbondale.

[Professor Chaos]

Holy Cross opens as 17.5 point favorites on 5dimes (https://madduxsports.com/college-football-lines.php). O/U of 39.5.

[VUCats02]

Holy Cross opens as 17.5 point favorites on 5dimes (https://madduxsports.com/college-football-lines.php). O/U of 39.5.

Wow, so predicted final score 28-10 according to the odds. If you're betting on Sacred Heart you're betting on them to simply score two touchdowns.

[aceinthehole]

I'd take SHU and the points.

[CHIP72]

Who ya got?

Based on the schools involved, obviously God in this case. xlolx

[CHIP72]

I saw Temple plays Big 5 foes Penn at 4 PM on 12/4. If Holy Cross wins, and the double-header is possible (need a 12 or 12:30 kickoff), I will likely make the trip down 476. I made the trek to Hamilton in 2018 to root on the Raiders against the Dukes. I don't have to "muster up" much energy to go anti-Main Liners.....

What's funny is that I was seriously considering doing the Holy War (i.e. St. Joe's/Villanova for those not familiar) & Penn/Temple basketball doubleheader on Saturday 12/4; SJU/VU starts at 12 PM while Penn/TU is a 4 PM tip. The Holy War is the only Philadelphia Big Five matchup (and one of only two City Six matchups, the other being Drexel/Villanova) I've never seen in person, and I've only ever seen the Penn/Temple matchup once. Taking the Norristown High Speed Line, Market-Frankford Line, and Broad Street Line from Villanova to Temple would be easy. But secondary market ticket prices are obscene for the Holy War. Why St. Joe's can't move the game to the Palestra (I hate Hagan Arena because there is no leg room) when they host and why Villanova can't move the game to the Wells Fargo Center when they host is beyond me.

I'm still annoyed the Villanova game against the Sacred Heart/Holy Cross winner is on Friday 12/3 rather than Saturday 12/4; it would have provided a great opportunity for a Villanova basketball/football doubleheader and gotten some people who wouldn't attend VU football otherwise to hang around after the basketball game. A 4 PM kickoff would have been great. (I probably still would have attended Penn/Temple basketball in the scenario I outlined above had that scheduling come to pass.) I understand why the NCAA did it - it will be a long trip to Sacramento State for the winner of the Friday 12/3 game should the #4 seed Hornets also win their first game. But a two sport doubleheader on Saturday 12/4 would have been a good thing for Villanova.

As for Sacred Heart/Holy Cross, I have to pull for the Patriot League here. (Maybe the Temple sports brass can also make their way out to the Main Line to scope out Bob Chesney should the Crusaders beat Sacred Heart and play VU.)

[ysubigred]

Sacred Heart and Holy Cross.. two ambulance companies right?

Don't know much about either team but my sister in law works at Sacred Heart childrens NICU.. SH for the W..

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[caribbeanhen]

Holy Cross hasn’t seen the likes of Julius Chestnut

[crusader11]

Holy Cross hasn’t seen the likes of Julius Chestnut

Sacred Heart hasn’t seen Jake Dobbs.

I’d be surprised if this is a game heading into the 4th quarter.

[caribbeanhen]

Sacred Heart hasn’t seen Jake Dobbs.

I’d be surprised if this is a game heading into the 4th quarter.

what is his number?

[crusader11]

what is his number?

Number 27 in your program, number two in your heart only behind Matt Sluka.

[caribbeanhen]

Number 27 in your program, number two in your heart only behind Matt Sluka.

27 got it

Naples, Florida.... very nice, have you seen Larry Bird walking around yet

[crusader11]

Ha, I think Larry sold his place in Port Royal (I assume that’s where his house was).

[NY Crusader 2010]

Holy Cross opens as 17.5 point favorites on 5dimes (https://madduxsports.com/college-football-lines.php). O/U of 39.5.

We may be opening as a 17.5 point favorite but I see the final spread coming down a bit. My original projection of Holy Cross -8.5 appears to be way off, however.

While they haven't won a playoff game since moving up to Division I, SHU seems to play well in the postseason.

Holy Cross had what was possibly the worst performance against the spread for any Division I team this year in our one game against the NEC. We were -27.5 favorites against Merrimack and lost by 14.

My game prediction: Holy Cross 31, SHU 21 => Crusaders score late to ice it.

[ngineer]

Goin' with the Crusaders by two TDs. SHU can run the ball, but I see Holy Cross as a much more balanced team, both in their attack as well as a good defense. I also think HC can give Villanova all it can handle.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

What's funny is that I was seriously considering doing the Holy War (i.e. St. Joe's/Villanova for those not familiar) & Penn/Temple basketball doubleheader on Saturday 12/4; SJU/VU starts at 12 PM while Penn/TU is a 4 PM tip. The Holy War is the only Philadelphia Big Five matchup (and one of only two City Six matchups, the other being Drexel/Villanova) I've never seen in person, and I've only ever seen the Penn/Temple matchup once. Taking the Norristown High Speed Line, Market-Frankford Line, and Broad Street Line from Villanova to Temple would be easy. But secondary market ticket prices are obscene for the Holy War. Why St. Joe's can't move the game to the Palestra (I hate Hagan Arena because there is no leg room) when they host and why Villanova can't move the game to the Wells Fargo Center when they host is beyond me.

I'm still annoyed the Villanova game against the Sacred Heart/Holy Cross winner is on Friday 12/3 rather than Saturday 12/4; it would have provided a great opportunity for a Villanova basketball/football doubleheader and gotten some people who wouldn't attend VU football otherwise to hang around after the basketball game. A 4 PM kickoff would have been great. (I probably still would have attended Penn/Temple basketball in the scenario I outlined above had that scheduling come to pass.) I understand why the NCAA did it - it will be a long trip to Sacramento State for the winner of the Friday 12/3 game should the #4 seed Hornets also win their first game. But a two sport doubleheader on Saturday 12/4 would have been a good thing for Villanova.

As for Sacred Heart/Holy Cross, I have to pull for the Patriot League here. (Maybe the Temple sports brass can also make their way out to the Main Line to scope out Bob Chesney should the Crusaders beat Sacred Heart and play VU.)

If the weather is decent next Friday i might consider a round of golf somewhere just north of Plymouth Meeting and then head to the game. I've had a dearth of live sports this year and the golf season here in the Northern Hinterlands of PA (not far from Binghamton, NY) will basically end on Sunday with the impending snowstorm.

I was really banking on the Sacred Heart/Holy Cross vs Villanova game being a Saturday but it obviously was not to be. That would have made for a great double-header/holiday season Saturday in Philly. I've only been to the Pavilion once for a game and that was years ago when I was a student at Temple (saw them against Drexel with my Dragon friend). Never made it to St. Joe's place. DePaul plays 'Nova on Tuesday 1/25 at 5 PM which i find odd? After returning from a couple of weeks in Chicago I won't be attending that one.

Both the Crusaders and Pioneers are off to 2-4 starts in men's hoops. One of Sacred Heart's wins was over Big 5 La Salle.

Really looking forward to the football game. I think the Pioneers will hang around until Holy Cross ends it with a couple of 4th quarter scores. I see a 13-17 point type margin....

[caribbeanhen]

This game has been dubbed the both smoked by the Ivies bowl

[CHIP72]

This game has been dubbed the both smoked by the Ivies bowl

I hear God prefers the name "God's game".

[MSUBobcat]

We may be opening as a 17.5 point favorite but I see the final spread coming down a bit. My original projection of Holy Cross -8.5 appears to be way off, however.

While they haven't won a playoff game since moving up to Division I, SHU seems to play well in the postseason.

Holy Cross had what was possibly the worst performance against the spread for any Division I team this year in our one game against the NEC. We were -27.5 favorites against Merrimack and lost by 14.

My game prediction: Holy Cross 31, SHU 21 => Crusaders score late to ice it.

I also was thinking HC by 8-10. But the money appears to be coming in on Holy Cross. 5dimes has them at 18.5 pt favorites now. MTSportsBet (sports betting run by Montana Lottery) now has them at -19.5, so I'm taking SHU to cover on my parlays.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Less than 24 hours until kickoff! Yet, a Crusader hasn't posted in 4 days. What gives?...Where's 87?!

[UNHWildcat18]

Less than 24 hours until kickoff! Yet, a Crusader hasn't posted in 4 days. What gives?...Where's 87?!
Probably trying to figure out how this game compares to games that could have potentially played in the Big East…

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Probably trying to figure out how this game compares to games that could have potentially played in the Big East…

Perhaps Sacred Heart should be in the Big East? I had no idea how big the school was until I did some research last night. SHU is the second largest Catholic university in New England with about 5,500 undergrad and 3,100 grad students!

If Holy Cross wins I have to believe there will be a lot of reminiscing about "what could have been". Holy Cross had a pretty famous football game against Villanova in the late 80s that was on ESPN iirc.

[caribbeanhen]

Julius Chestnut is the X factor in this game

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Underway in Worcester! Sacred Heart on the move...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD Pioneers! Impressive opening drive! Crusaders tend to start slow before Chesney and company adjust. Time will tell if that holds true today....

[aceinthehole]

#GoBigRed

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

HC WR with a sick catch along the sideline!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

HC stuffed on 4th and 2! Crusaders have a great FG kicker but Chesney wanted 7.

Definitely a cold day in New England. Great football weather....

[ysubigred]

#GoBigRedThanks! Oh you mean...

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[SHUAlumni55]

It’s been a long time since I’ve checked in here! But it’s playoff football! Great start by SHU O and D!

[caribbeanhen]

Holy Cross should throw this game, not talkin fix

Pass Pass Pass

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

SHU 7 HC 0 End 1Q

[Prime Power]

Anyone know where this officiating crew is from, I feel like I have seen this crew in the Missouri Valley....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Sluka with an absolutely absurd play that ends in a first down!!

[Chalupa Batman]

Looked like Brett Favre on that play

[ElCid]

Holy crap. What did you think of that desperation pass by HC? Crazy the guy caught it.

[SHUAlumni55]

Or young Josh Allen as a rookie.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

HC's long drive results in a FG...

SHU 7-3 3:53 2Q

[Mfergy4]

Hmm, where is the offense? Neither team is close to their average.

[ElCid]

Hmm, where is the offense? Neither team is close to their average.

Yeah, its going to screw up my picks unless they start scoring, like they were supposed to.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Sacred Heart 7 Holy Cross 3 Half

Both defenses are dominating on a blustery day in Worcester. A turnover or a special teams play is often the difference in a game like this. Interested to see if Chesney changes anything up for the second half. Not going for the FG on the 4th and 2 is huge right now. Ng is automatic.....

[Mfergy4]

Yeah, its going to screw up my picks unless they start scoring, like they were supposed to.

Yep, throwing my point spread to the dogs right now.

[MSUBobcat]

I got excited yesterday when I saw HC was at -19.5 on the MT sports bet site because I didn't think HC would win by 20. Went to a bar to place some parlays. Could no longer pick the winner, just the O/U. The difference in payout not getting this on the parlay is pretty huge. HC better come back and win by 20+. xpissedx

[SHUAlumni55]

You spoke that into existence..

[Mfergy4]

Poor choice by QB to throw that pass.

[caribbeanhen]

Is the Holy Cross QB Danny Ainge?

[aceinthehole]

The only offense for HC is to keep it on the ground.

SHU has to play smarter for sure.

[mmiller_34]

HC can't do anything.

[Prime Power]

Is the Holy Cross QB Danny Ainge?

No, Danny Ainge was good.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

HC still might be able to win this game 9-7 if they can control field position. SHU still has to do something otherwise one mistake and they're cooked....

[aceinthehole]

Both teams are very one dimensional, but I like SHU chances based on what we've see so far.

This is anyone's game and a single big play could be the difference.

[Mfergy4]

Too many mental errors by HC...SH playing good clean ball and should win....score and win will throw lots of boards in the John...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

This is shaping up to the game defining drive. SHU could be on a 10 minute clock purge here if HC isn't careful. A TD here could be curtains....

[aceinthehole]

If SHU can ground out a TD here and eat some clock, it will be hard for HC to respond.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Huge defensive stand by the Crusaders! Will force a short FG.....

Sacred Heart 10 Holy Cross 3 12:09 4Q

[aceinthehole]

HC alive by holding SHU to a FG.

Sacred Heart up 10-3

[SHUAlumni55]

10-3 SHU. Tough FG in to the wind. HC ball.

[Mfergy4]

The way HC is playing that FG could be the stake to the heart in HC's season...impressed by SH but they will be hard pressed next week, should they hold on to win.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

SHU opts for a real short kickoff. HC ball around midfield.....

[caribbeanhen]

No, Danny Ainge was good.

his lippyness

typical cocky New Englander

[Mfergy4]

Another False start when in scoring position for HC....killing themselves.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Big sequence here. HC burns some clock before Chesney calls a timeout on 4th and 6. I'd still consider kicking it again know you should get the ball two more times...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

HC opts for 3....right call imo..

SHU 10 HC 6 8:26 4Q

[Mfergy4]

Did that Announcer just say SH or HC will win their first FCS championship?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Wow! HC with a huge defensive holding penalty on 3rd and 10! SHU gets a 1st down!

[SHUAlumni55]

Did that Announcer just say SH or HC will win their first FCS championship?

“Championship Game” meant championship playoff game is what I took from it.

FYI SHU did win a natty in 2001 (mid-major).

[Mfergy4]

Penalties kill you in the regular season and are devastating in the play-offs.

[Mfergy4]

“Championship Game” meant championship playoff game is what I took from it.

FYI SHU did win a natty in 2001 (mid-major).

Just ran it back, did say first championship game....guessing he forgot then word play-offs.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

SHU opts to punt from the HC 34 yard line, goes into the EZ, nets 14 yards. SHU could have come close to ending it with a first down....

[aceinthehole]

False start to cause 2 & 15 was huge. HC needs a TD in this drive, period.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Sluka had #80...and missed him....

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4th down! here we go!

[Mfergy4]

HC QB sucks....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

First down Crusaders!

[Prime Power]

HC QB sucks....

That's an understatement..

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

HC QB sucks....

He looks awful...

If HC loses there's going to be a lot of talk imo regarding the future of Chesney and Sluka in Worcester.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Potential target? fumble?

[Mfergy4]

looked like he lead with the crown...

[UNHWildcat18]

No targeting?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

HC on the move!

[UNHWildcat18]

TD Holy Cross! Crushing to the hearts of....sacred heart

[Chalupa Batman]

Holy crap what a play!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD HC! Sluka throws into double coverage but amazingly the HC receiver comes down with! Wow!! Made the plays when they had to....

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Wow, great throw and catch!!!

[Mfergy4]

Interesting...a hail mary into double coverage....

[UAalum72]

QB that sucks throws 35-yd TD pass

[WileECoyote06]

Wow that was a great catch

[Mfergy4]

If I am a NOVA DB I would be licking my chops next week..lots of INT chances.

[aceinthehole]

Didn't see that ending.

Congrats HC. Not sure either team deserved to win.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Holy Cross wins! Nice to get a playoff win but man that was ugly.

Villanova should roll the Crusaders next week. If nothing else the "Chesney Watch" will last a few more days....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Didn't see that ending.

Congrats HC. Not sure either team deserved to win.

Looked like a bracket filler game. Those two teams are nowhere close to being on a "national level". NEC and PL football....yikes....

[crusader11]

Was thinking of flying up to Philly for our game against Villanova.

After what I saw today, may be better off staying home.

Sacred Heart outplayed and outcoached us. We shouldn’t have won.

[FUBeAR]

Sacred Heart’s DC had to have money on Holy Cross.

Playing D like they had a 2+ score lead with :30 to play…in a 4 point game with plenty of time remaining. Coaching malpractice.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Sacred Heart’s DC had to have money on Holy Cross.

Playing D like they had a 2+ score lead in a 4 point game with plenty of time remaining. Coaching malpractice.

Should have went for it on the HC 34. Punting made zero sense at the time....

[crusader11]

Should have went for it on the HC 34. Punting made zero sense at the time....

Yes. First down likely would have won the game.

Especially when that punt netted them 14 yards.

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Congrats to HC nice comeback, thinking Nova wins by a couple of TD's. Both these teams seem to be a step below the CAA. Maine destroyed SHU in 2019, time will tell. Good luck to HC and Nova next week.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Congrats to HC nice comeback, thinking Nova wins by a couple of TD's. Both these teams seem to be a step below the CAA. Maine destroyed SHU in 2019, time will tell. Good luck to HC and Nova next week.

Dartmouth clobbered SHU to start the year. Just a shame the IL doesn't participate in the playoffs. Northeast/New England football is not good right now....

[Fordham]

Congrats HC. Ugly game but any playoff win is a million times better than even a well played playoff loss

[Sader87]

Just got back....brrrr....shades of the Merrimack game earlier this year, HC O seemed out of sync (until the end) all day...but kudos to SHU on inspired defensive play overall.

Chesney wins these types of games...Gilmore lost them.

[Gangtackle11]

Congrats to Holy Cross on the win. See ya on the Main Line next Friday! xpeacex

[Sader87]

SHU played Delaware pretty tough in the FCS playoffs in the Spring....it was only 12-10 Hens pretty late in that one, before winning 19-10.

It was a tough day to play today with the wind-chill and wind-speed....hats off to SHU for playing a great game.

Sluka may not always look "good" at QB but the kid is a winnah. Glad we have him.

[caribbeanhen]

SHU played Delaware pretty tough in the FCS playoffs in the Spring....it was only 12-10 Hens pretty late in that one, before winning 19-10.

It was a tough day to play today with the wind-chill and wind-speed....hats off to SHU for playing a great game.

Sluka may not always look "good" at QB but the kid is a winnah. Glad we have him.

All true, I really wasn’t onboard with all those saying your QB sucked.. not at all really

[ysubigred]

All true, I really wasn’t onboard with all those saying your QB sucked.. not at all reallyWatching this game really enforces the need for only 16 teams.. wowsa..

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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

All true, I really wasn’t onboard with all those saying your QB sucked.. not at all really

Sluka is a tough cookie and good runner but he did not play well today. The game winning throw was an answered prayer into double coverage. #80 made a helluva play! That type of offense isn't going to cut it against 'Nova. SHU has a legitimately good defense but 'Nova's is still a bit better relative to competition/personnel.

[caribbeanhen]

Sluka is a tough cookie and good runner but he did not play well today. The game winning throw was an answered prayer into double coverage. #80 made a helluva play! That type of offense isn't going to cut it against 'Nova. SHU has a legitimately good defense but 'Nova's is still a bit better relative to competition/personnel.

Yes, Sacred Heart played Delaware very tough last spring in playoff game. Nova has off days but if they are clicking they will win without much of a struggle
However
Nova RB Covington doesn’t look 100 % coming off injury and running game was bottled up all day vs the Hens

HC plays run well

Daniel Smith has locked on to WR Hayak and for good reasons...he is good

[ngineer]

Congrats to HC for getting to play another week. I'll take an ugly win any day. There are no 'style points'. Weather actually appears to be milder next week with temps in upper 40's and around 50.

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Sacred Heart’s DC had to have money on Holy Cross.

Playing D like they had a 2+ score lead with :30 to play…in a 4 point game with plenty of time remaining. Coaching malpractice.

NEC football, baby!