Lafayette @ Holy Cross Game Thread

[carney2]

14-14 at the half. Good game.

HC took the opening kickoff and drove the field. Pass and run from Randolph to Maher was the scoring play. It looked easy. HC 7, LC 0

LC mounted a 17 play drive at the end of the quarter to even things up. Big play was a botched field goal attempt from the HC 12 that holder, Mike Dipaola, picked up and ran to the 8 for a 1st down. LC 7, HC 7

LC defense made a few stands and finally blocked a punt. Tyrell Coon blocked the punt. picked up the ball and ran it in. LC 14, HC 7

After yet another defensive stop by the Pards, the HC punter got off a 73-yarder, pinning the Leopards on their own 3. They could not get out, and after the punt, HC took advantage of the short field. Randolph ran it in from the 3. LC 14, HC 14

Stats are reaonably even at the half.

Lafayette defense is holding Randolph and compayny in check, but, inexplicably, cannot get much of a running game going. HC run defense looks good. Lafayette started Tyrell Coon at tailback; the 6th different starter this year at that position.

[Pards Rule]

Go Pards!! How is Curley doing?

[carney2]

Go Pards!! How is Curley doing?

I was out of the room for the halftime stats, but with the running game coming up a little short, he is certainly holding his own. One interception - the final "Hail Mary" play of the half.

Encouraging stat: Time of Possession (approximate): LC 17, HC 13.

[carney2]

Apparently Hefner got someone's attention at halftime. After fumbling and stumbling with the kickoff, and beginning on the 14, the LC offense is beginning to eat up huge chunks of yardage on the ground. Currently on about the HC 40.

[carney2]

Tyrell Coon scores from inside the 5. A 13 play, 86 yard drive - all rushes. The O-line is asserting itself. LC 21, HC 14

We will now see if Mr. Randolph can answer.

[carney2]

3 and out for the 'saders. The "D" is putting some serious pressure on Randolph.

The HC punter dropped this one at the LC one.

First play is a pass from Curley to Dorsey to the 29.

[carney2]

Uh oh. Coon was downfield in open space and went down without being hit. Looks serious.

[carney2]

Good news - even though he did not leave the field under his own power, Coon apparently only has a severe cramp. He has 93 yards so far. Unknown if he will be back.

LC forced to punt from near midfield. HC takes over on their own 15.

LC defense continues to go after Randolph, sacking him (again) on 3rd down.

Punt puts LC on the HC 32.

[carney2]

3rd and 2 on the HC 24 and LC snuck a tight end down the middle out of a two tight end set. TD: Curley to Conte. LC 28, HC 14

[LehighFan11]

Great play action fake...tight end wide open...I dont think holy cross knows what has hit them in this game

[Pards Rule]

YES!!! Go Pards!! Are you guys watching on RCN? I dont get that in South Jersey..URG! CN8 showing UMASS vs. UNH... UMASS 24 UNH 7 3rd

[carney2]

No lead is safe with Randolph on the field. Short drops and quick throws over the onrushing defenders moves HC. A 2-yard run by Gass (?) makes it LC 28, HC 21.

[Pards Rule]

Loose has to get his guys clamping down!! Come on D...

[carney2]

LC 28, HC 21. End of 3.

[carney2]

3rd and 8, LC. Roeder makes a spectacular catch for 11 at the HC 46.

Now Conte makes a catch in traffic to the HC 27.

[Pards Rule]

Is Coon over 100 yards?

[LehighFan11]

YES!!! Go Pards!! Are you guys watching on RCN? I dont get that in South Jersey..URG! CN8 showing UMASS vs. UNH... UMASS 24 UNH 7 3rd

I am watching on CSTV trough Direct TV channel 610

[Pards Rule]

Can I come over?

[carney2]

Rodriguez makes a 41 yd. FG (with the wind). LC 31, HC 21

[LehighFan11]

Can I come over?

Do you have a helicopter that can get here in 5 mins? FG good 31 21

[Pards Rule]

Do you have a helicopter that can get here in 5 mins? FG good 31 21

LOL..I think I can commander one at the hospital, but then I would be the lead on Action News..

[carney2]

Is Coon over 100 yards?

93. Has not returned since his bout with cramps.

[LehighFan11]

yea HC kick returner got blasted...holding...HC starts from their own 8

[Pards Rule]

Damn...I hope he is good for next week...I assume Mo White is done for the year?

[carney2]

HC on the move - at the LC 48.

[LehighFan11]

Holy Cross up to the 50 with under 10 mins to go

[Pards Rule]

Come on D!! Stop the 'Saders!!

[LehighFan11]

INT LAFAYETTE

[LehighFan11]

may not be a catch........

[carney2]

HC still moving - at the LC 29.

The LC defense is really popping people. A lot of purple shirted defenders have left with injuries. most have returned, however.

LC thinks they have an INT. One of the officials says "NO." The replay says INT. The officials agree. Lafayette's ball.

[LehighFan11]

huge break....INT stands although replay may say otherwise

[carney2]

Incredible stat: so far for LC 7 receivers have made catches and 7 different people have rushed for gains.

[Pards Rule]

Did the INT stand? LF11 was it an INT on replay?

[carney2]

Shaun Adair no factor today. Announcers theorize (but don't know) that he is also injured.

Ferber fumbles. HC recovers at the LC 39.

[LehighFan11]

INT stood..its lafayette ball...i coudlnt tell if he trapped his hand underneath it or not...5 45 remaining...fumble HC ball

[Fordham]

wow - can't figure out why he fumbled but that gives HC a chance to save their season.

[carney2]

Did the INT stand? LF11 was it an INT on replay?

Announces and I agree - it was a clean int. Not a homer observation - ha ha.

4th and 7 for HC.

Clecidor now injured and leaving under his own power.

[carney2]

Randolph throws and his reciever is covered. LC takes over with 4:36 to go.

[Pards Rule]

YES!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! John Loose for President!!

[Pards Rule]

How many HC timeouts left?

[carney2]

Ferber fumbles again. Recovered by Dorsey for a 1st down.

[Pards Rule]

Get him out!

[carney2]

How many HC timeouts left?

Not certain. I think they have all 3.

Frank has switched to Mitchell at tailback.

Yet another injured HC defender.

Cummings (subbing for Russo al day) picks up the 1st down.

[Pards Rule]

How much time Carney? At 2 minutes?

[Pards Rule]

Fordham, this W is for you!

[carney2]

1:50 to go and it's all Mitchell, all the time.

3rd and 2. Two-down territory. If they pick this one up, it's over.

[carney2]

1st down! Pop the champagne.

[Pards Rule]

YEEHAW!!! GO PARDS...IM GOING TO MY 28th LEHIGH GAME NEXT WEEK!!

[carney2]

HC takes their final timeout with :40 to go. LC has 197 yds. rushing so far.

[Pards Rule]

Damn! BRING ON THE HAWKS!!!

[carney2]

Final: Lafayette 31, Holy Cross 21

Bring on the Squawks!

[carney2]

Frank says that this is "as big a win as we've had since I've been here." Don't know about that.

Oh yeah, the Pards wore the black pants today.

[Pards Rule]

Frank says that this is "as big a win as we've had since I've been here." Don't know about that.

Oh yeah, the Pards wore the black pants today.

Really? So does that make the record in black 5.5 -0??

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Looks like "The Rivalry" will see two teams coming off a win...

Lehigh 35, Bucknell 10, early 4th

[Pards Rule]

Indeed...I will see you in Bethlehem next week (from the other side!) GO PARDS!!