Georgia Southern vs. Furman game thread

[ButlerGSU]

Just thought I'd get it started for you all before I head to tailgate...

[appfan2008]

should be a great game... i cant believe i am saying this but go furman... we need your help...

[PaladinFan]

I woke up this morning and said "we're gonna win this game."

[appfan2008]

I hope you are right paladin fan

[ErksEagles]

Bout to go tailgate. I woke up this morning and said "Furman Sucks" just like i always do every Furman game.

[Kill'em]

GO EAGLES!

[furman94]

Today, I took my morning eagle(It came out fine btw) and I am about to go cremate the turf I cut from gsu's field last time we won down there... for good measure.

[terrierbob]

On the way to impale an eagle...
http://www.pirateplanet.com/Bristol_Faire_01/small/Knight_Galloping.jpg

[Seven Would Be Nice]

This is what happens after Furmans game day tradition of letting the players take turns.

http://media.funlol.com/content/img/horse-fall.jpg

[straightshooter]

Impressive. At least this guy didn't fall off that nag like the Furman guy did back in '02. One of funniest things I ever saw...and it was the highlight of the night for Furman. They got SMOKED! in Greenville that day.

[terrierbob]

This is what happens after Furmans game day tradition of letting the players take turns.

http://media.funlol.com/content/img/horse-fall.jpg


xlolx xlolx xlolx

[furman94]

Lets see how long it takes this thread to go to smack!

[ErksEagles]

Baptism of a Furman Fan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKmWiv2fgg8)

[terrierbob]

When is the game?Iisn't it televised? (I hope my interest isn't academic at that point).

[furman94]

3:30

[ButlerGSU]

3:30

On SportsSouth...

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

I woke up this morning and said "we're gonna win this game."

I myself have a good feeling about the game. Everyone seems to be pumped up, including the players. Coach said that they were focused in practice this week.


Today, I took my morning eagle(It came out fine btw) and I am about to go cremate the turf I cut from gsu's field last time we won down there... for good measure.


The last time you won there? That grass is probably peat moss by now xlolx

[bobbythekidd]

I am off to tailgate as well. Woo Hoo!

Go Eagles!

[Biff]

Baptism of a Furman Fan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKmWiv2fgg8)

xlolx xlolx xlolx

[Seven Would Be Nice]

http://www.students.sbc.edu/michael09/images%20for%20website/fall3.jpg

[Seven Would Be Nice]

http://www.litchykoko.com/archives/(web)%20cooper%20fall.jpg

[Seven Would Be Nice]

http://www.gdargaud.net/Photo/Rodeo/RodeoGetOff.jpg

[Seven Would Be Nice]

Get the idea???

[furman94]

I myself have a good feeling about the game. Everyone seems to be pumped up, including the players. Coach said that they were focused in practice this week.




The last time you won there? That grass is probably peat moss by now xlolx

It was! lol

[PaladinFan]

Get the idea???

You do realize that just because the picture has a horse and a rider makes it about as much like our mascot as a parrot would be like yours.

[furman94]

Get the Idea? xlolx

[Seven Would Be Nice]

You do realize that just because the picture has a horse and a rider makes it about as much like our mascot as a parrot would be like yours.

Sorry I couldn't get an authentic picture of a medieval Paladin falling off his horse. My squire was fumbling for his camera, but couldn't get to it in time. xcoffeex

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

second quarter just starting, Elon and The Citadel tied at 7.

[Seven Would Be Nice]

second quarter just starting, Elon and The Citadel tied at 7.

Cmon Cid!!

[furman94]

Go Elon!

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Go Elon!

You're rooting for the SoCon to get 4 in, right?xcoolx
...

Latest update: 10:54 left in the 2nd, Elon and El Cid tied at 14. Looks like another shootout for the Elons.

[Seven Would Be Nice]

Go Elon!

Go Home!! :D




Wait, I suppose you are home... never mind.

[furman94]

Ha Yeah, unfortunately. I'd love to be in the 'boro

[Seven Would Be Nice]

Ha Yeah, unfortunately. I'd love to be in the 'boro

Its going to be a good one! If I can get out the door.. made the mistake of drinking to much last night.. the GF is a little slow to get up today...

[thirdgendin]

First drives: GSU forced to punt. Furman drives 85 yards but has to settle for a 22-yard field goal.

Furman leads 3-0 early.

[thirdgendin]

End of 1Q

Furman 3
GSU 0

[thirdgendin]

Foster TD pass. GSU fakes the PAT and completes a pass.

Furman 3
GSU 8

early 2Q

[furman94]

10-15 GSU at Half

[appstate38]

So who do I pull for now. With GSU controlling their own destiny it looks like one of the BIG 3 is about to take the driver's seat for the SoCon title.

[mistersykes]

24-15 Furman leading late in the 3rd. What happened to GSU's offense!?

Not that I'm offended. :D Go Paladins!

[JMU Duke Dog]

GO PALADINS!

[BestOfBreed]

Go Paladins!!

[appstate38]

Go Paladins!!

If the Paladins win, that puts you guys back in the driver seat right?

[AppMountaineer13]

If the Paladins win, that puts you guys back in the driver seat right?

I believe they get the autobid if GSU loses, correct? Based off of head-to-head with ASU.

[BestOfBreed]

If the Paladins win, that puts you guys back in the driver seat right?

Yeah, if they Paladins can hold on then Wofford wins the auto-bid otherwise GSU wins it.

[ChickenMan]

any audio available for this gane?

[mistersykes]

If the Paladins win, that puts you guys back in the driver seat right?

If the Din's win, I think Woffie clinches the AQ.

[appstate38]

WOW we could go from 4 possible bids down to just 2! Come on Eagles!!! I would like to see you guys make the playoffs!

[UNHWildCats]

Looks like GSU is going to need to beat Colorado State next week to get Playoff Eligible.

[mistersykes]

TERRIBLE call for pass interference sets GSU up for the TD. 24-22 Furman.

[BestOfBreed]

SoCon refs stink :(

[BigApp]

hmmmm...wonder if any GSU'ers will come on here and b*tch about the officiating this time??

Furman, you just got HOSED on the 'pass interference' call

[UNHWildCats]

:O was it the crew from the Pats/Indy game?? lol

[Death Dealer]

And the officials score seven for the Eagles.

[BigApp]

worse. this was a game changing type of call. Absolutely disgusting.

[UNHWildCats]

whats happening.... come on some play by play :D

[Death Dealer]

hmmmm...wonder if any GSU'ers will come on here and b*tch about the officiating this time??

Furman, you just got HOSED on the 'pass interference' call I've counted at least 15 blatant holds that have not been called. Three that resulted in first downs, one that set up a score.

[mistersykes]

Furman fumbles at midfield, GSU recovers. 4:02 left in the game.

[wocorebel]

does anyone know how much time is really left in this game, not what ESPN.com is saying?

[BigApp]

I've counted at least 15 blatant holds that have not been called. Three that resulted in first downs, one that set up a score.

holding calls typically aren't 'game-changers'. This one was. If I'm your Chancellor, I'm DEMANDING an apology from the SoCon on Monday.

[BigApp]

GSU fumbles to fu

[AppMountaineer13]

does anyone know how much time is really left in this game, not what ESPN.com is saying?

2:50 and counting... GSU going for it on 4th and 6... They get it.. and Foster fumbles -- Furman ball.. Should be game over right there.


Edit to say that Foster was down.. Bad officiating once again proves that two wrongs DO make a right.

[catamount man]

furman got screwed!!!! That was a fumble!!!

[BestOfBreed]

The fix is in.

[mistersykes]

Foster with a magnificent scramble on 4th and long. The ball looks like it came out before contact, but he was determined to be down. Under 2 minutes to go, GSU is driving and on the 25 yard line of FU.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Wow this is intense.

[Peems]

They only need a FG to take the lead correct?

[Maverick]

Some might suggest that the NBA isn't the only one having problems with refs.xrotatehx xrotatehx xrotatehx xnodx xnodx

[BigApp]

The fix is in.

one could certainly surmise that...

[mistersykes]

They only need a FG to take the lead correct?

Correct. Their place-kicker has missed 2 today, both from 42 yards out.

[AppMountaineer13]

Hartley misses his 3rd of the day!!! Furman wins!!!!

[mistersykes]

With four seconds left, GSU's 33 yard field goal attempt is...

NO GOOD!!!!! 24-22 Furman - FINAL!

WOFFORD WINS THE AUTO-BID!

[catamount man]

GSU MISSES!!! FURMAN WINS!!! WOFFORD GETS AUTO-BID!!!

P/S WCU STILL SUCKS!!! THANKS KENT BRIGGS!!!

[BigApp]

THE FOOTBALL GODS CAME TO YOUR DEFENSE FURMAN. AND I, FOR ONE, AM HAPPY FOR YOU.

[AlphaSigMD]

WOW! Congrats to FURMAN!!! CONGRATS TO WOFFORD, CONGRATS TO ASU!!!!!!

[appstate38]

The wacky, wacky SoCon!!!

[walliver]

Thank you, Furmanxnodx








(I thought I'd never say that)

[mrklean]

GOD I hate Kickers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mrklean]

Furman Still SUXXXXX

[GreatAppSt]

71 - 35 asu 5:43 to goe JM clears the bench

[BestOfBreed]

Congrats Paladins!!

[Ivytalk]

Nice job, Furman! A nail-biter, to be sure.

[GreatAppSt]

Footbal Gods set things right in Statesboro. horrible ref job at the end to even get GSU in the game. BloConxnonono2x

[mrklean]

I really really hate kickers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I knew he was going to miss that kick!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Dude]

WOW!

Totally didn't think we'd pull that one out.

GO FURMAN!

[DuckDuckGriz]

Congrats Paladins!!!! Big win!!!

[mistersykes]

Furman goes into the 'Boro and comes out with a win. They can still avoid their first losing season since 1998. Congrats to the Paladins!

Georgia Southern loses a close one that the refs almost handed to them on a silver platter. On the bright side, Colorado State (1-9) is a winnable game for the Eagles, and they can still make the playoffs.

[mrklean]

I hate kickers. I really really do!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[furman94]

All the GSU's were cheering and then the announcers said "I Can't believe it! Furman Wins!" One for the ages. Oh my god!

[mrklean]

Damn I hate Kickers!!!!!!!!!!!

[Death Dealer]

GOD I hate Kickers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But I bet you love crooked officials, since that was the only reason you guys were even in the game. xnodx

[GreatAppSt]

But I bet you love crooked officials, since that was the only reason you guys were even in the game. xnodx

xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx

[mrklean]

But I bet you love crooked officials, since that was the only reason you guys were even in the game. xnodx

Ill let you talk shyt tonite. YOu guys earned it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AppMountaineer13]

Ill let you talk shyt tonite. YOu guys earned it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously -- that was excruciatingly bad officiating even by SoCon standards

[Death Dealer]

OMFG!!!!!! I am so happy right now!!!!!! xnodx

[mrklean]

Seriously -- that was excruciatingly bad officiating even by SoCon standards

We get one game that the calls come our way!. We have be getting screwed all year by the Refs.

[mistersykes]

Seriously -- that was excruciatingly bad officiating even by SoCon standards

And that's saying something. For sure, the Dins dominated the second half and it shouldn't have been anywhere near this close.

[furman94]

Yeah, we deserved this win. We just outplayed GSU.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

We need to do a better job of catching.xbangx We wouldn't have needed to rely on the kicker if we didn't have butterfingers all day.

[Seven Would Be Nice]

Why in the world would you run 59 seconds off the clock to line up your 0/2 kicker from the far left hash? Why not go for it? why not try to center him?

We got outplayed all night and had a chance to win it, and blew it away.

xbangx xbangx xbangx xbangx xbangx

[T-Dogg]

Great game to watch. I did have a dog in this fight and would agree it was a nail biter! I am glad Wofford played Furple early in the season because they look like they have gotten their act together!

Those referees were shocking. Gotta love the SoCon!

[walliver]

Why in the world would you run 59 seconds off the clock to line up your 0/2 kicker from the far left hash? Why not go for it? why not try to center him?

We got outplayed all night and had a chance to win it, and blew it away.

xbangx xbangx xbangx xbangx xbangx

I was surprised by that. I would have moved the ball to the center on seconf down, and tried a pass to the end zone on third down before kicking on fourth down.

[GreatAppSt]

Yeah, we deserved this win. We just outplayed GSU.


Posters on their board suggest they hate losing to inferior teamsxlolx xlolx

[FUwolfpacker]

I'm just glad everyone else noticed how bad the refs were today. It's one thing for all the FU fans to be complaining about it, but I feel justified when everyone else saw it too.

Probably the 'Dins' most complete game of the season. Shouldn't have been that close.

We did EXACTLY what we had to do. Make Foster throw the football. Put together long, time-consuming drives that kept Foster off the field and resulted in TD's.

I'm so happy that we never have to see Foster again...oh, and that we won :)

[Death Dealer]

We need to do a better job of catching.xbangx We wouldn't have needed to rely on the kicker if we didn't have butterfingers all day.
I'm gonna have to disagree with you. I was impressed with Fosters accuracy today and with the incredible catches your receivers made. We were just able to control the run and force you to pass more and fortunately, even when you're having a great game, that's not your B&B. Face it, we outplayed you today. xnodx

[mrklean]

Furman is a power running team. You guys should be better that this.

[Sir William]

This win made the season a little bit more bearable! Go Paladins!!

(And good luck to Woffie and Appy in the playoffs!)

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

I'm gonna have to disagree with you. I was impressed with Fosters accuracy today and with the incredible catches your receivers made. We were just able to control the run and force you to pass more and fortunately, even when you're having a great game, that's not your B&B. Face it, we outplayed you today. xnodx


True, we did make some good catches, but we muffed a lot of easy passes, and Foster missed one screen pass and nearly overthrew Raja Andrews on another.

Fact is that you can't blame the kicker when you are dropping easy passes. It's like blaming the goalie when you lose in a soccer shootout.

[Death Dealer]

Furman is a power running team. You guys should be better that this.We finally figured out how to move the football! Thanks Mr. K, I wish we could go back a few games and play the way we did tonight. xnodx But, you know what they say, if wishes were inches I'd be hung like a mule! xlolx

[mrklean]

We finally figured out how to move the football! Thanks Mr. K, I wish we could go back a few games and play the way we did tonight. xnodx But, you know what they say, if wishes were inches I'd be hung like a mule! xlolx

We still should have beatin you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hate loosing to furman!

[Mountaineer]

I could plant a sloppy kiss on every Din poster tonight. Hell, I'd kiss Citdog too. xthumbsupx xlolx

Congrats Furman! xbowx

[The Moody1]

We still should have beatin you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hate loosing to furman!

I hate kickers and people who can't spell "Losing".

[FUwolfpacker]

I hate kickers and people who can't spell "Losing".

xlolx xlolx xbowx

[BALD EAGLE]

Congratulations to the Furman players and coaches for a great win. I thought the Paladins played very well and deserved to win the game.

Even though I am very disappointed that Ga. Southern lost I very much enjoyed watching the game because I think this rivalry has become one of the great rivalries in college football.

Beginning with each team beating the other team to win a national championship in their first two games played. the fact that Furman always seems to have alot of players from Georgia, the fact that most years both teams are very good, every game seems to have tremendous intensity and emotion, and what seems to be great respect between the players make this rivalry very special at least to me.

For any Appalachian State fans who may care I also think the rivalry between ASU and GSU is very special and one of the best in college football, again, at least to me.


GO EAGLES

"JUST ONE MORE TIME"

[PaladinFan]

I think the better team won this game in spite of the zebras. Furman's defense showed up to play and did a phenomenal job slowing down GSU's running game.

Bald Eagle, I love our rivalry too. I had a huge emotions swing between 4 seconds and 0 seconds on the clock. To answer your question, though, MOST of FUs players from from the state of GA. More even than SC.

[FurmanPaladins4138]

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO Go Paladins!

[BigApp]

Furman is a power running team. You guys should be better that this..


Has to make himself feel betterxlolx

[OL FU]

Congratulations to the Furman players and coaches for a great win. I thought the Paladins played very well and deserved to win the game.

Even though I am very disappointed that Ga. Southern lost I very much enjoyed watching the game because I think this rivalry has become one of the great rivalries in college football.

Beginning with each team beating the other team to win a national championship in their first two games played. the fact that Furman always seems to have alot of players from Georgia, the fact that most years both teams are very good, every game seems to have tremendous intensity and emotion, and what seems to be great respect between the players make this rivalry very special at least to me.

For any Appalachian State fans who may care I also think the rivalry between ASU and GSU is very special and one of the best in college football, again, at least to me.


GO EAGLES

"JUST ONE MORE TIME"

xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

[ERASU2113]

For any Appalachian State fans who may care I also think the rivalry between ASU and GSU is very special and one of the best in college football, again, at least to me.



I would say GSU is our biggest rival...especially considering the past couple season

[blueballs]

Congratulations to Furman, they were the best 5-5 team I've ever seen in this division.

Furman's coaches coached a great game. Their offense really had a nice plan against GSU's zone pass coverage and their defense did a exceptional job against GSU's read option package.

It was an incredible atmosphere at Paulson last night.

I was worried going into the game that the SoCon officials would determine the outcome, and darned if they almost didn't. From where I sat the interference call wasn't warranted- especially in that situation. It did appear that Foster was down though.

GSU's Hartley has made a number of big kicks this year, the 54 yarder on the last play against SDSU and the long game winner against Wofford come to mind, so you can't blame it on him. If we are able to score TD's on those 3 drives and stop the Purps on third down in the third quarter it never comes down to a kick.

You win as a team and lose as a team. I was proud of GSU for their play in the last 7 minutes and the Purps should be proud of their team for not quitting on their season and coming into a tough atmosphere and prevailing.

It was another great entertaining game in another great entertaining season in the SoCon. Also, IMO, we don't deserve a playoff spot even if we win next week. You can't lose 3 games to sub 500 teams- two at home- and call yourself a playoff team.

[OL FU]

Congratulations to Furman, they were the best 5-5 team I've ever seen in this division.

Furman's coaches coached a great game. Their offense really had a nice plan against GSU's zone pass coverage and their defense did a exceptional job against GSU's read option package.

It was an incredible atmosphere at Paulson last night.

I was worried going into the game that the SoCon officials would determine the outcome, and darned if they almost didn't. From where I sat the interference call wasn't warranted- especially in that situation. It did appear that Foster was down though.

GSU's Hartley has made a number of big kicks this year, the 54 yarder on the last play against SDSU and the long game winner against Wofford come to mind, so you can't blame it on him. If we are able to score TD's on those 3 drives and stop the Purps on third down in the third quarter it never comes down to a kick.

You win as a team and lose as a team. I was proud of GSU for their play in the last 7 minutes and the Purps should be proud of their team for not quitting on their season and coming into a tough atmosphere and prevailing.

It was another great entertaining game in another great entertaining season in the SoCon. Also, IMO, we don't deserve a playoff spot even if we win next week. You can't lose 3 games to sub 500 teams- two at home- and call yourself a playoff team.

Nice post blueballs, The fumble looked to me like it could have gone either way.It was definitely a close call and one that the refs should get the benefit of the doubt on.

Regardless, best of luck next week.

[Kill'em]

It still bothers me that on third down Hatcher let the clock run down and didn't try to put the ball in the center of the field. Being so close to the end zone, this makes the kick really tough, especially when Hatrley has already missed two. Hatcher should have made it easier for him.

Congratulations to Furman. Their defensive scheme was great. Their offense controled the football, and the clock. I give our guys credit for not giving up and getting themselves in position to win and the rest of you should too. There were bad calls on both sides so the refs can't be blamed.