Game Thread 12/7: Southern Illinois vs. Delaware

[appfan2008]

3rd and 3 on the 32... run for cuff to the 25 yard line for a first down

[Chi Panther]

It's over gents. Collect the equipment. Another road game where UD is totally unprepared and not ready to play the game. There is no way they come back in this one. Terrible coaching and just horrible offensive playcalling yet again. We know the defense hasn't stopped anyone all year. Can we get a defensive coordinator somewhere? Brutal. Good luck to SIU next week.
SIU should stop running the ball now they are up 10 to 0 xrolleyesx sound familiar....

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 on the 25... run for cuff to the 15

[Mountaineer]

Hens getting it in gear.

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-0 12:45 2Q

[Intrepid]

Cuff is running wild...nice xthumbsupx

[appfan2008]

2nd and 1 on the 16... run for cuff to the 9 yard line

[asucrutch23]

I think that the Hens should go with the pass more often...

I disagree. They gotta stick with Cuff. He hasn't scored 35 TD's for no reason...

[appfan2008]

1st and goal on the 9... pass complete... TOUCHDOWN

[Mountaineer]

TD Hens!

[Intrepid]

YES....touchdown babe!!!!

[FCSFAN]

Adenone scores the first TD for UD again!

[appfan2008]

10-6 SIU

[Tod]

Wow, Delaware comes alive!

[TheValleyRaider]

Nice play-action for Flacco, UD puts a good drive together. TOUCHDOWN Blue Hens. PAT is GOOD

10-7 SIU
12:13 2nd

[appfan2008]

10-7 SIU

[UDChE89]

Agnone scored first in the UNI game.. and they were ahead 10-0.. at least we made the XP this time... is this an omen??

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 12:13 2Q

[asucrutch23]

Set up the play action with Cuff runs. WIDE OPEN. Good drive.

[Mountaineer]

Delaware = Transfer U. :p :D

[appfan2008]

Delaware absolutely dominated that drive... this is a ball game again

[Intrepid]

Delaware = Transfer U. :p :D

Oh please...

[appfan2008]

another Heisman commercial... that are not going to stop are they.. .:(

[Mountaineer]

I think they're giving out the Heisman tonight? xconfusedx xconfusedx

[patssle]

another Heisman commercial... that are not going to stop are they.. .:(

Would you perfer they talk about it during the game instead?

[appfan2008]

kickoff to the 16 returned to the 33 yard line

[TheValleyRaider]

UD kicking off now, taken at the 15, returned up to the 33, 1st and 10 Salukis

10-7 SIU
12:06 2nd

[Mountaineer]

Oh please...

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

I knew there'd be some noob that took the bait. Long time joke around these parts. xthumbsupx

[appfan2008]

Would you perfer they talk about it during the game instead?

no how about not at all

[FCSFAN]

another Heisman commercial... that are not going to stop are they.. .:(No, they have to sell it so they can charge more for commercials

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 on the 32 SIU sacked... for a four yard loss

[Intrepid]

I think they're giving out the Heisman tonight? xconfusedx xconfusedx

Who cares...this game is way better to watch than a freakin hisman trophy...

[appfan2008]

2nd and 13 on the 29... run up the middle to the 34 yard line

[appfan2008]

3rd and 8 on the 34... pass incomplete... broken up by UD... 4th down

[Mountaineer]

Who cares...this game is way better to watch than a freakin hisman trophy...

xlolx xlolx

You're killin' me man. Sarcasm. xthumbsupx

[appfan2008]

punt to the 11.. retrurned a long way to the 40 but a flag... you know what that will be...

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 10:31 2Q

[asucrutch23]

Who cares...this game is way better to watch than a freakin hisman trophy...

I think he may have been eluding to the excessive Heisman commercials and talk during last night's semifinal game and the inevitable talk during this game. Just maybe...

[appfan2008]

block in the back for UD on the return no surprise there...

[TheValleyRaider]

Good defensive stand for the Hens, including a good tip on a 3rd down pass. Punt from SIU is taken at the 11, makes a few guys miss, returned up near the 40. Flag on the play, Block in the Back, Hens pushed back, 1st and 10 UD way back at their 8

10-7 SIU
10:31 2nd

[appfan2008]

1st and ten on the 8 yard line... run to the outside for about 8 yards

[FCSFAN]

They need to wipe off the cameras

[asucrutch23]

They need to wipe off the cameras

I was just thinking the same thing.

[appfan2008]

2nd and one on the 17... run for cuff... he didnt get it i dont think

[asucrutch23]

first down hens

[FCSFAN]

I love weather games like this........................... cloudy mist!

[appfan2008]

pam just said there was a question as to whether ud would have gotten into the playoffs... i dont think so... they deserved it...

[Intrepid]

Earlier, I stated that UD will win by two touchdowns...now, allow me to add another touchdown to it...UD wins by 3 TDs...

[UDChE89]

First down HENS!!

[patssle]

It sure didn't look like he got it.

[FCSFAN]

Where are the refs from?

[appfan2008]

after a measure 1st and 10 on the 18... cuff on the run to the 32 yard line straight ahead

[Intrepid]

SIU D is getting soft...that is nice xlolx xlolx xlolx

[UDChE89]

It sure didn't look like he got it.


That's the problem with the electronic lines.. makes it look like he didn't get it and he does.

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 9:43 2Q

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 hens on the 32... pass complete... to the 40 yard line

[FCSFAN]

That's the problem with the electronic lines.. makes it look like he didn't get it and he does.xlolx SURE! xlolx

[appfan2008]

2nd and 2 on the 40... pass complete first down to the 45

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 hens on the 45... pass complete over the 50 to the 48... flag on the play...

[appfan2008]

personal foul face mask on Delaware

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 8:28 2Q

[appfan2008]

that sends them backwards pretty far... 1st and 25 on the 30 yard line... pass incomplete...

[FCSFAN]

Transfer reference

[appfan2008]

2nd and 25 on the 30... timeout delaware their second

[asucrutch23]

Earlier, I stated that UD will win by two touchdowns...now, allow me to add another touchdown to it...UD wins by 3 TDs...

Come on now, we all know semifinals aren't won by 3 touchdowns... xsmiley_wix

[TheValleyRaider]

Some UD confusion on Offense, they use their 2nd TimeOut. 2nd down coming for them near midfield

10-7 SIU
8:10

[appfan2008]

they cant talk about flacco without mentioning he is a transfer from pitt...

[appfan2008]

Some UD confusion on Offense, they use their 2nd TimeOut. 2nd down coming for them near midfield

10-7 SIU
8:10

not quite near midfield... its second down on the 30...

[patssle]

they cant talk about flacco without mentioning he is a transfer from pitt...

why shouldn't they?

[appfan2008]

2nd and 25 on the 30 pass complete to midfield

[appfan2008]

3rd and 5 on midfield... big play... pass incomplete... late flag for pass interference

[asucrutch23]

Late flag there... but it looks like the correct call. First down UD.

[appfan2008]

pam has called us the football championship SERIES twice now... :(

[FCSFAN]

uncatchable

[Mountaineer]

why shouldn't they?

Because he plays for the Fightin' Blue Hens from the University of Delaware? I don't see Pitt anywhere in that sentence. xconfusedx xrolleyesx

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 UD on the SIU 41... run for cuff to the 38...

[eddyg]

pam has called us the football championship SERIES twice now... :(

more than that.

[FCSFAN]

pam has called us the football championship SERIES twice now... :(both knowledgable Pam and the Boob are saying series

[proasu89]

Transfer talk already! Awesome!

True, but at least they are talking about players in the game they're covering;)

[appfan2008]

2nd and 7 from teh 38... pass complete to the 33...

[appfan2008]

3rd and 2 from the 33... run for cuff to the 28... first down

[asucrutch23]

both knowledgable Pam and the Boob are saying series

At least she was able to recognize that that was the same play they used for the touchdown...

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 6:00 2Q

[Intrepid]

pam has called us the football championship SERIES twice now... :(

Not that surprised though...Division IAA label will stick around for a long time...

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 on the 29... pass complete to the 24...

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 5:00 2Q

[Grabholdofyosef]

did she just call flacco nick hill?

[appfan2008]

2nd and 6 on the 24... run for cuff to teh 20

[appfan2008]

3rd and 2 on the 20... run for flacco didnt get it...

[asucrutch23]

4th and short. UD will set up to go for it on the SIU 20.

[appfan2008]

4th and about a yard on the 19... going for it...

[Purple For Life]

It's over gents. Collect the equipment. Another road game where UD is totally unprepared and not ready to play the game. There is no way they come back in this one. Terrible coaching and just horrible offensive playcalling yet again. We know the defense hasn't stopped anyone all year. Can we get a defensive coordinator somewhere? Brutal. Good luck to SIU next week.

xeyebrowx

How's that reverse psychology workin' out for ya?

I'm personally handing out e-kisses and rep points to every Saluki fan on here. Please let me know who you are so I can make a list. xsmiley_wix xthumbsupx

[FCSFAN]

Pam, last week after UNI scored 10, UD scored 19 points in the 2Q

[asucrutch23]

STUFFED!!!

[ButlerGSU]

Was he stopped???

[Purple For Life]

SIU DEFENSE HOLDS!

[Intrepid]

Holy Cow!!!

[appfan2008]

no first down for cuff... why not kick a field goal in that spot???

[Mountaineer]

Nothing!

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 3:45 2Q

[TheValleyRaider]

Flacco stopped short on a 3rd and short, Hens going for it, Cuff is STUFFED at the SIU 20. 1st and 10 Salukis

10-7 SIU
3:45 2nd

[Tod]

Wow, nice D stand, SIU!

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 for SIU on the 19... run for another first down tot eh 33

[AlphaSigMD]

what a monster stop...amazing.

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 on the 33 run to the 35...

[FCSFAN]

did you see guard and fullback #61?????

[appfan2008]

2nd and 8 on the 35... pass... complete to the 39 or 40

[appfan2008]

3rd and 4 on the 40... pass complete to the 49 yard line...

[Purple For Life]

I TOLD you guys SIU was good. The only team they've lost to all year was us.

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 1:53 2Q

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 SIU on their own 49... run to the outside for 2 yards to the other 49 yard line

[FCSFAN]

Is this good clock management?

[appfan2008]

2nd and 8 on the 49 to the 38 yard line on a pass for a first down...

[Intrepid]

Dang...another 1st down...

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 on the 38 pass complete to the 29...

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 :28 2Q

[appfan2008]

2nd and one qb keeper to the 23 yard line for a first down and a timeout

[TheValleyRaider]

SIU driving very well down the field, and they take their 1st TimeOut. 1st and 10 at the UD 23

10-7 SIU
0:28 2nd

[asucrutch23]

Is this good clock management?

Yeah I don't get why they didn't use those 3 timeouts eairlier. Instead they're left with 20 some seconds now.

[AlphaSigMD]

Wow...this is to go to the championship game, they should really be playing hard for the TD here. Not calling that TO and letting time tick away was not the call I would have made...

[appfan2008]

I would have taken one right before that 2nd and one... one play ago

[Intrepid]

SIU will not score a TD...just 3 points only...and they might even miss it.

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 on the 23... pass incomplete...

[appfan2008]

2nd and 10 on the 23... only 24 seconds...pass complete to the 3 yard line but a flag on the play...

[appfan2008]

offensive facemask personal foul... huge call

[appfan2008]

2nd and 25 from the 38 and he was either sacked or incomplete... they say incomplete...

[Mountaineer]

That's a sack.

[eddyg]

sacked.

[appfan2008]

its under review and i think it will turn into a sack...

[DuckDuckGriz]

How dumb was that facemask

[appfan2008]

man they are talking about flacco like he is a god...

[Intrepid]

Yep...it's a sack...I told you SIU won't score a TD.

[FCSFAN]

Cuff didn't get tapes until Tuesday? They go back Monday morning and the staff had the tapes last Wednesday.

[appfan2008]

sack is the new call

[appfan2008]

3rd and a long butt way with only 5 seconds left on the 43 yard line...

[UDChE89]

Cuff didn't get tapes until Tuesday? They go back Monday morning.

Yeah, at 2 PM... they probably weren't broken down until after they got back so it likely was Tuesday

[TheValleyRaider]

Well, a penalty and bad clock management puts SIU at the UD 38 with 5 sec. to go in the half. Last play (ruled incomplete, Hill was going down while throwing) under review, and is reversed. Now called a sack.

So it's 3rd and 30 at the UD 43. Last play from scrimmage in the half will come after SIU's 2nd TimeOut

10-7 SIU
0:05 2nd

[asucrutch23]

sack is the new call

You could tell that that official isn't used to replay... "Video evidence confirms that uh that we will um.... change the call on the field..."

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 halftime

[DuckDuckGriz]

Where the hell did that siren come from

[OB55]

While I have not seen any player in this game displaying the quickness as Edwards last night, both these teams seem more imposing physically than either team in last night's game.

[appfan2008]

hail mary incomplete... but almost got caught... but it was dropped... HALFTIME... 10-7 SIU

[Intrepid]

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

SIU didn't even came up a 3 points FG

[patssle]

Clock managment was fine. They should of had the ball at the 2 yard line with what 15 or 20 seconds to go. Can't blame the coaching staff.

[TheValleyRaider]

Last play of the half is to the end zone and knocked away

Delaware 7
Southern Illinois 10
Halftime

SIU hanging onto this lead, both teams have had moments where they look very impressive. Given it's not a sellout, the crowd certainly seems very noisy, which is nice to hear. We'll see who can make the adjustments for the 2nd Half.

[FCSFAN]

Jerry Kill is a great guy!

[Intrepid]

man they are talking about flacco like he is a god...

Ummmmmmm...somebody is hatin...xlolx xlolx xlolx

[asucrutch23]

Yes ESPN, SIU didn't manage the clock well because they are scared of Armanti Edwards.... good one

[FCSFAN]

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx
SIU didn't even came up a 3 points FGYou're laughing? How many FGs did DSU get? xnonox It's not 30-0.

[T-Dog]

The ESPN studio guys just joked that both teams were sloppy because neither one wants to play against Armanti Edwards. :D

They said it, not us.

App's getting better coverage today then we got during our game last night.

[RadMann]

Both teams have looked good at times, and mistakes have been made by both. Pretty exciting, low scoring game so far. Odd that there were two face mask calls against offensive lineman in the half.

[Rob Iola]

Jerry Kill is a great guy!

who could do with a visit to the orthodontist...

[Zoo]

This oughta be an exciting second half of the game.

Good first half, even though the score might not show it.

[Mountaineer]

Halftime Heisman show..just want I've been wanting to hear. xrolleyesx

[mtoliver]

I've seen tons more offensive personal foul facemasks this season than any other. Must be one of those pesky "points of emphasis" for refs this year or something...

[appfan2008]

those comments by the ESPN studio guys were nice but... i mean honestly that is ridicules to say... they were not thinking about Edwards...

[Intrepid]

You're laughing? How many FGs did DSU get? xnonox It's not 30-0.

xlolx xlolx xlolx

DSU/UD game was two weeks ago...It doesn't matter if they didn't have a FG...

[TCisMYhero]

I just can't bring myself to root for SIU. This game is a wash for me. Just reminds me that we should be at the dome right now:(.

[Rob Iola]

SIU is for real - nice stop on D to keep the lead - nice to see UD's D get their act together, but too much cushion on WR #4.

[FCSFAN]

It's all about halftime adjustments now.

[Rob Iola]

SIU NOT getting pressure on Flacco...

[Rob Iola]

SIU O stopping themselves - should have a 2 TD lead at this point...

[skinny_uncle]

This oughta be an exciting second half of the game.

Good first half, even though the score might not show it.
A lot of people were expecting a shootout and underestimated the defenses. I think the Saluki D is why they will win this thing.

[skinny_uncle]

SIU NOT getting pressure on Flacco...
They did the first couple of series, but Delaware adjusted to it.

[appfan2008]

I think the defenses have only been good when they need to be... both teams are moving the ball well now but not cashing in...

[Intrepid]

WTF! ESPN is not talking about the game even after the hisman trophy promo...

[skinny_uncle]

WTF! ESPN is not talking about the game even after the hisman trophy promo...

And you are surprised?
xeyebrowx

[Rob Iola]

Neither team showing anything that will hang w/ASU...

[appfan2008]

yeah now all they are talking about is fbs coaching changes and now they are talking about college basketball... WHO CARES!... what did they talk about during halftime last night?

[UDChE89]

And you are surprised?
xeyebrowx

Shouldn't be... they had a list of what they were going to discuss right as the half ended and the game wasn't on that list.

[appfan2008]

Neither team showing anything that will hang w/ASU...

I agree!!!!!!!!:p xnodx xrotatehx :D

[skinny_uncle]

Neither team showing anything that will hang w/ASU...

Defense wins championships. Either of these teams plays better D than App.

[FCSFAN]

Neither team showing anything that will hang w/ASU...Except defense.

[appfan2008]

but have their defenses seen an offense as good as asu's this year?

[Mountaineer]

I've seen penatlies..dropped passes..both teams pretty much keeping each other in the game.

Not so sure about amazing defenses, yet.. xconfusedx

[FCSFAN]

ASU has seen good defenses and lost so what? Can't really comment until they play each other.

[Rob Iola]

Nick Hill not running any keepers - neither obviously Flacco - neither D showing consistency in shutting down the run - adds up to another monster game by Edwards...

[appfan2008]

here we go with the second half...

[FCSFAN]

Nick Hill not running any keepers - neither obviously Flacco - neither D showing consistency in shutting down the run - adds up to another monster game by Edwards...Like the Wofford game?

[appfan2008]

kickoff to the 11 returned to the 31

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 14:54 3Q

[TheValleyRaider]

Second half getting ready to go. SIU to kick off, taken at the 12, returned up to the 31. 1st and 10 Blue Hens

Delaware 7
Southern Illinois 10
14:54 3rd

[Intrepid]

WOW...nice play

[Rob Iola]

BABY!!!!!!!!!!

[TheValleyRaider]

Great trick play to open up the half

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 UD on their own 31... pass complete on the trickery to the SIU 27

[Mountaineer]

abra cadabra!

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 on the 27 pass complete to the 21

[appfan2008]

2nd and 4 on the 21 run for cuff no gain... flag on the play...

[Intrepid]

Dang...

[FCSFAN]

Yup, no defense.

[appfan2008]

holding on delaware...

[Rob Iola]

almost recommend declining the holding

[Intrepid]

I'm starving here...can't leave the game for food...

[appfan2008]

2nd and 14 UD on the SIU 31... pass sacked for a loss of 7

[Intrepid]

Oh Lord...

[DuckDuckGriz]

Smart of Flacco to just take the sack there

[Mountaineer]

OMG defense!! xcoolx

[FCSFAN]

no defense at all...........

[appfan2008]

3rd and 20 on the 38... long way to go... timeout ud... they are once again using their timeouts early in the half

[Rob Iola]

nice coverage sack

[Purple For Life]

Huzzah!

[TheValleyRaider]

Delaware doesn't like the play they've called, uses their 1st TimeOut of the half.

10-7 SIU
12:32 3rd

[Mountaineer]

no defense at all...........

We get it, *****. Thanks. xthumbsupx

[FCSFAN]

draw play to Omar?

[Purple For Life]

I love this Fathead commercial.

"...I'm starting to rhyme, AND I LIKE IT."

[appfan2008]

3rd and 20 on the 37 incomplete down the sideline looking for cuff...

[Rob Iola]

I wonder if there's a KC Keeler fathead out there?

[DuckDuckGriz]

Nice dart there by Flacco though.

[appfan2008]

shouldve been caught

[Rob Iola]

lots of bullets being dodged out there...

[TheValleyRaider]

Flacco's pass for Cuff was just out of his reach, UD punt bounces in the end zone, touchback. 1st and 10 SIU at their 20

10-7 SIU
12:21 3rd

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 12:13 3Q

[Rob Iola]

OK, so Jerry Kill and I are on the same page re QB runs...

[DuckDuckGriz]

I don't know what it is but this is one of the more depressing settings for a college football game I've ever seen

[Peems]

I'm gonna say it and a lot of people won't like it, BUT:

This game is just a formality because ASU will roll the winner.

[FCSFAN]

I don't know what it is but this is one of the more depressing settings for a college football game I've ever seenNot Washington-Griz? xlolx

[Purple For Life]

I wonder if there's a KC Keeler fathead out there?

Do you think there should be? xwhistlex

[TheValleyRaider]

I was at that game :(

I did catch a glimpse of the band in one of those highlights though, which means I was on TV :)

[DuckDuckGriz]

Not Washington-Griz? xlolx

No flat, foggy, dark industrial Illinois xcoffeex

And not Wash-Griz

[Intrepid]

Now the Hens have a change to take the lead....Let's go Hens

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-7 9:49 3Q

[Rob Iola]

big time hit

[TheValleyRaider]

SIU to punt away, long punt rolled towards the end zone, but turns towards the sideline. Love picks it up for UD, runs it out away from the goalline, nice recovery. 1st and 10 Blue Hens

10-7 SIU
9:49 3rd

[Purple For Life]

Spencer Davis Group...HEY!

[FCSFAN]

No flatMost football fields are flat! ;)

[ERASU2113]

Looks as if he could have kept his balanace he would have taken the punt back pretty far.

[Rob Iola]

I don't know what it is but this is one of the more depressing settings for a college football game I've ever seen

God yes - that track totally sucks, the weather sucks, the fans have hairy underarms...

[DuckDuckGriz]

Most football fields are flat! ;)

Not all.

See: Chattanooga 2004 xbawlingx

[TheValleyRaider]

Yum, ribs

[Purple For Life]

God yes - that track totally sucks, the weather sucks, the fans have hairy underarms...

What's wrong with that? xconfusedx

[Rob Iola]

Wow - Flacco can run!

[FCSFAN]

Flacco rumbling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DuckDuckGriz]

Was that a low snap? Flacco did a great job recovering there.

[Intrepid]

God yes - that track totally sucks, the weather sucks, the fans have hairy underarms...


xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[appfan2008]

22 yard run for flacco...

[patssle]

What's wrong with that? xconfusedx

No kidding. Are you a woman...shaving your undearms?

[FCSFAN]

What's wrong with that? xconfusedxIola must shave! xlolx

[Purple For Life]

Holding--Delaware

[Rob Iola]

BTW - SIU fans have just jinxed their team - you NEVER go shirtless and then pull on the jacket, especially when ESPN has their camera trained on you...

[Purple For Life]

No kidding. Are you a woman...shaving your undearms?

No.

[DuckDuckGriz]

I've chosen to stay out of the arm-hair conversation

[appfan2008]

1st and 10ud on their own 25... pass complete over midfield to the other 30 or so...

[Rob Iola]

FLACCO!!!!!!! AGNONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SIU NEEDS HELP THERE!!!!!!!!!!!

[Purple For Life]

Did Flacco transfer from Pittsburgh or something??

[DuckDuckGriz]

The SIU defense's 9 lives may be up

[Tod]

Ooh. Huge UD pass!

[appfan2008]

cuff just ran for about 15

[Dblue]

Ref's got a bad mustache, shave it or fix it up.:p

[Rob Iola]

Who dat 28?!?!