William & Mary vs. VMI

[Lumberjacks76]

Should be an interesting game. W&M gave Marshall all they could handle last week, while VMI shutout Davidson 33-0.

Paul

[Mr. C]

While I wish the best to all of my good friends in Lexington, shutting out Davidson isn't quite the same as facing one of the better offenses in I-AA, which is the task that VMI will take on against William & Mary.

[IaaScribe]

I'll see W&M in two weeks and VMI the week after that. VMI is MUCH better than it was last year, but it won't beat W&M. Closer than the experts think, though ... lol ... W&M 27, VMI 17.

[WMTribe90]

34-10 WM

[SoCon48]

34-10 WM

Minimum margin. VMI's not even a contender in the Big (gone) South.

[WMTribe90]

VMI is improved from last year and has their QB back after missing last year.

Score, 7-0 WM, but VMI driving...1st quarter.

[Keydet90]

I'm down here in LA and can't get the blasted web broadcast to work. Last I see is W&M up 7-0 at the end of the 1st. Any update? I think game will be closer than previous years but not sure we have the horses to hang tough for all four quarters.

What is weather up there? I saw some stuff for Friday ppd due to Tropical Storm. Is this impacting field conditions and may the offenses?

If someone out there is listening in live I'd be much obliged for an update. Thanx

DP '90

[WMTribe90]

WM 17-0. Cason (DB) with his second pick, runs it back 55 yards. VMI is having some success moving the ball. WM gainingyards on the ground in large chunks.

DP, are you trying the WM broadcast? www.tribeathletics.com

[Keydet90]

Haven't tried that link and now hearing the score not sure I want to :eek: !

Thanks for the update. Would have been good to go in at halftime within 10 but, as usual, we give up a big play at the worst time. Your offense is good enough, we can't afford to let the Defense score too!

DP '90

[WMTribe90]

Not so fast. TD VMI on a play action pass (17 yards).

[WMTribe90]

VMI intercepts a pass (underthrown). Good field position 17-7 WM.

[WMTribe90]

Tribe holds.

[Keydet90]

Thanks Tribeman, I'll settle for going in down 10 at the half. If we can just hold onto the ball and avoid mistakes sounds like we could make a game of it - or at least force the crowd to stick around after halftime. I suspect this game may be far from over and that VMI has blown at least one scoring opportunity.

DP '90

[WMTribe90]

WM fieldgoal attempt with 0:01 seconds left in the first half (39 yards)...its good. WM 20-7.

[WMTribe90]

WM 27-7 3rd Quarter.

[WMTribe90]

WM 34-7.

Marshall holds K-State scoreless in the second half, but falls short 21-19. Still, after two games WM looks pretty good. Big game next week at URI.

[Keydet90]

Thanks for the updates Mr. Tribe. Sorry we didn't give you a better game. And next week we play Duke so it doesn't get any easier although I am inclined to think your team is the toughest we'll face all year given what you did at Marshall, what Marshall did today and what you are doing to us today. We had our chances to score and to stop you all and didn't capitalize.

Depending on game dates and my deployment I may hope to see you in Williamsburg next year with a strong VMI contingent (fans that is).

Say - is your school nickname being banned? Are you all one of the 18 with offensive ;) mascots/names? Just curious.

I am out of here and heading to the NW State vs North Dakota State game.

[WMTribe90]

Thanks K90,

You guys have some players and moved the ball pretty well on offense, just couldn't cash many drives in for points.

Verdict is still out on "Tribe", we we're given an extension to file with the NCAA b/c of a new Prez.

I think you guys will be in all your conference games and should win a few.