Game Thread 12/7: Southern Illinois vs. Delaware

[ButlerGSU]

45 minutes to kickoff for what should be a really good game. Any fans at the game on AGS from their iPhones or Blackberry's?

[FCSFAN]

Pregame started on Delaware radio

http://www.wdsd.com/cc-common/streaming_new/index.html

[UDChE89]

http://www.947theriver.com (http://www.947river.com)

Only note so far is that Corey Nicholson, a starter on the OL will not start. He was injured during the UNI game.

[great2bmtneer]

Can't wait to see game! Good luck to both teams. I was last night's game and watched it today on TV. I felt like I was watching a Heisman preview show where they were forced to talk about the game periodically. I sincerely hope that the announcers just focus on the game today on ESPN but with that ridiculously overrated and overhyped, brutally crappy uninteresting and irrevelant Heisman announcement coming up after the game, I doubt it.

[FCSFAN]

Pregame on Southern Illinois radio too

http://siusalukis.cstv.com/multimedia/silu-football07.html

[FCSFAN]

Joel Sambursky an announcer for SIU radio

[appfan2008]

Only 16 minutes till gametime! there are seven minutes left in the kansas game... i hope it finishes on time!

[UDChE89]

Kick off at 4:09 EST

[TheValleyRaider]

Watching on ESPN, but they're still showing Kansas-DePaul Basketball, which now has 7:00 to go. Luckily, KU's up big, so hopefully DePaul won't be trying to waste TimeOuts late in the game

Hope this doesn't get pre-empted too much

[patssle]

And they take a media timeout. F'ers.

[appfan2008]

I am so excited for this game... I cant wait!!!

[patssle]

Oh good, Pam Ward is calling the game...she did good last year....focusing on the game.

[FCSFAN]

Michigan reference

[appfan2008]

38 seconds left in the kansas/depaul game

[appfan2008]

game over lets go to siu/delaware

[FCSFAN]

Basketball game over!

[FCSFAN]

Pam Ward!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheValleyRaider]

Woo Hoo! We have football!

[appfan2008]

here we go... basketball highlights over... going to carbondale...

[FCSFAN]

with Ray Bently (uh-oh)

[Peems]

Who is this guy with Pam? I've never seen him before

[Intrepid]

I'm counting you Delaware...bring another trophy to the state...

Go Hens!!!

[Peems]

I'm still surprised by the great turnaround Nick Hill has had this season.

[appfan2008]

Who is this guy with Pam? I've never seen him before

never seen him before and he doesnt seem that good...

[Purple For Life]

SIU! SIU! SIU! SIU! SIU! SIU!

[Intrepid]

This should be a great game...UD over SIU by two touchdowns.

[Purple For Life]

Salukis, do your Gateway brethren proud!

[TheValleyRaider]

with Ray Bently (uh-oh)

Bentley looked a bit chilly there in the booth

[FCSFAN]

with Ray Bentley (uh-oh)Dave Ryan on the sidelines

[appfan2008]

im taking ud 31-24

[FCSFAN]

UD in white, SIU in all maroon

[FCSFAN]

looks cold

[Intrepid]

Hens fans...What K. C. stand for? Why does he always wear sunglasses even if it is overcast???

[FCSFAN]

0-0 15:00 1Q

[appfan2008]

that dude in the booth that we dont know... keeps talking about how chilly it is

[appfan2008]

the stands have a lot of empty seats for such a big game...

[FCSFAN]

SIU to receive the opening kickoff

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

My earlier post and sticking with it....Hens by 7.

[FCSFAN]

that dude in the booth that we dont know... keeps talking about how chilly it isRAY BENTLEY

[Peems]

Only 38 out. Toughen up boys. Doesn't look sold out either. Hope for a good game.

P.S. Pam said UMass!!

[UDChE89]

Hens fans...What K. C. stand for? Why does he always wear sunglasses even if it is overcast???

K.C. = Kurt Charles

You've never been anywhere where it's overcast and bright where you can't see well?

[TheValleyRaider]

Kickoff coming

Out of bounds, SIU will take it at the 35. 1st and 10 Salukis

Delaware 0
Southern Illinois 0
15:00 1st

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

the stands have a lot of empty seats for such a big game...

...I noticed that....

[UDChE89]

Pam Ward just called SIU UMass

[Peems]

Did Ray just say "mind bothering"

[appfan2008]

first play of the game incomplete

[appfan2008]

second down 9 yards on the ground

[Peems]

First Down!

[appfan2008]

third down 2 yard gain ... 1st down salukis

[Intrepid]

K.C. = Kurt Charles

You've never been anywhere where it's overcast and bright where you can't see well?


Thanks.

The answer to you question is NO...

[FCSFAN]

SIU is a basketball school and hasn't sold out in years, first time since 1983 in the semis, first time ever on ESPN

[appfan2008]

1st down pass... complete

[Peems]

Hill moving well

[Mountaineer]

Transfer talk already! Awesome!

[appfan2008]

second down came up short... 3rd and 1...

[appfan2008]

1st DOWN

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 salukis on the 42

[appfan2008]

complete for another 1st down

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Nice drive here........

[Intrepid]

Wow! good catch...

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 on the 31

[Purple For Life]

GO SALUKIS GO!

[FCSFAN]

0-0 12:00 1Q

[MplsBison]

Come on SIU!

The only collegiate team in America with Rawlings uniforms!

Yes, RAWLINGS!

[Purple For Life]

G D IT!

[FCSFAN]

"FCS means Football Chip on the Shoulder"

Bentley means Boob

[Intrepid]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS...Intercepted

[Mountaineer]

Interception!

[asucrutch23]

FCS- The "Football Chip on the Shoulder Series"...... WOW This is some great commentary...

[ButlerGSU]

Big interception to stop a good drive!

The announcers are doing soooo much better today so far.

[Peems]

It seems like UD has things in their favor. As the saying goes

"I'd rather be lucky, than good"

Not saying the Hens aren't good, but luck sure is important.

[TheValleyRaider]

INTERCEPTED off the tip by a UD linebacker. Definately should have been caught. Nice break for the Hens

0-0
11:44 1st

[appfan2008]

1st and ten hens on the 18... gain of three for cuff

[appfan2008]

incomplete pass for flacco

[Mountaineer]

That's Pam Ward, right?

I think she actually does a good job on the commentary.

[Intrepid]

Let's Go Hens!!!

[Peems]

Come on SIU!

The only collegiate team in America with Rawlings uniforms!

Yes, RAWLINGS!

Is that why you are cheering for SIUxeyebrowxxconfusedx

[Mountaineer]

Scary throw from Mr. NFL.

[appfan2008]

3rd down and 7 on the 21 yard line...

[Purple For Life]

YES! YES! DELAWARE PUNT!

[asucrutch23]

It will be interesting to watch Flacco and the UD O-line try to contain SIU's front 4. Could be what decides this game.

[appfan2008]

fourth down hens... punt time

[Intrepid]

Dang...almost got it...

[TheValleyRaider]

Nice D sequence by the Salukis, forcing the UD Punt. Punt taken, returned to midfield. 1st and 10 Salukis

0-0
10:50 1st

[FCSFAN]

punt return into UD territory

[asucrutch23]

Good field position for the Salukis...can they take advantage??

[Intrepid]

Dang...SIU got a nice field advantage.

[appfan2008]

good return for siu back over the midfield for great field position

[appfan2008]

SIU LOOKS VERY GOOD ON BOTH SIDES SO FAR

[appfan2008]

four yard gain on the ground for siu on first down

[Peems]

I don't think Nick Hill said "Marquez" correctly xlolx

[appfan2008]

another five yard gain... 3rd and 1

[Purple For Life]

SIU LOOKS VERY GOOD ON BOTH SIDES SO FAR

SIU IS very good.

[appfan2008]

0-0
9:43 Q1

[FCSFAN]

0-0 9:43 1Q

[ButlerGSU]

Few minutes in and still no mention of the Heisman...I like it!

[Purple For Life]

..."Snacks"?

That's an interesting nickname.

[Peems]

I don't think we need updates, but thanksxpeacex

Is there anyone who isn't able to watch the game on ESPN

[TheValleyRaider]

UD takes their 1st TimeOut with SIU facing a 3rd and 1. Must not have liked their Defense there

0-0
9:43 1st

[asucrutch23]

UD looked like the Ravens on that one. Call timeout right before you stuff 'em on 3rd and short.

[UNHWildCats]

I don't think we need updates, but thanksxpeacex

Is there anyone who isn't able to watch the game on ESPN
me....poor people dont have cable xlolx xlolx

[appfan2008]

and there is the first heisman mention even though it was on a commercial

[FCSFAN]

Is there anyone who isn't able to watch the game on ESPNYes there are. And lots of people at work etc.

[appfan2008]

delaware offsides

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 salukis on the 35 yard line

[Purple For Life]

Penalty on Delaware, first and ten SIU!

[appfan2008]

run play for six yards up the middle...

[FCSFAN]

KEEP THE UPDATES COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Intrepid]

UD must stop the run...

[Mountaineer]

me....poor people dont have cable xlolx xlolx

Get off AGS and get a job. :p xlolx

[appfan2008]

2nd and 4 ... another run... right to the first down marker... its close

[windwalker]

Great to be able to watch both semi final games on regular TV... last year it was ESPNU it seemed...

[Intrepid]

Get off AGS and get a job. :p xlolx

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[FCSFAN]

That #34 for SIU is spooky good, like some other #34s at SIU.

[UNHWildCats]

Get off AGS and get a job. :p xlolx
give us back the userbar blog :p

[Mountaineer]

Stuffed!

[appfan2008]

3rd and 1... run up the middle... may have been stopped... lets see the spot...

[FCSFAN]

Great to be able to watch both semi final games on regular TV... last year it was ESPNU it seemed...ESPN is not regular TV.

[windwalker]

what a hit....think they got it though...

[appfan2008]

measuring... short two inches

[Intrepid]

Came up short....

[UNHWildCats]

Get off AGS and get a job. :p xlolx
I sorta have a job too, I babysit my bfs 4 yr old brother while he and his mom work.

[Mountaineer]

give us back the userbar blog :p

Aww, you noticed. xsmoochx xrotatehx

[appfan2008]

fourth and an inch on the 25... sneak

[FCSFAN]

I think he got it

[UNHWildCats]

Aww, you noticed. xsmoochx xrotatehx
Ya, just aint seen you on to complain about it :p:p did you get bored with them????

[appfan2008]

measuring AGAIN!

[KiddBrewer]

anybody else noticed the yellow,white, and blue lines on the field on that measurement....i think its an omen.

[TheValleyRaider]

Measuring after a 3rd and short run, stopped short by an inch at the UD 25. SIU going for it on 4th down, Hill tries it.....and he got it. 1st down Salukis

0-0
7:38 1st

[windwalker]

great stand by the hens... but... first down

[appfan2008]

1st down salukis on the 25 of the hens

[appfan2008]

another run for 5 yards...

[appfan2008]

second and 5 on the 20

[asucrutch23]

John Randle: http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/305772.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193B3EA2C03450C9486DC475FBF3C25D79A 284831B75F48EF45
Any relation?? :)

I used to love that guy back in the day...

[appfan2008]

another run for no gain... 3rd and 5 on the 20

[FCSFAN]

0-0 6:00 1Q

[patssle]

lots of running. lets see this all-star QB!

[Intrepid]

UD Defense looks good so far...

[Peems]

Lots of outta staters on the Salukis. Good recruting by Coach Kill!!!

[windwalker]

Who is the annoucer that sounds like one of the women announcers for NCAA women's BB???

[appfan2008]

big play here for the saluki offense...pass complete... touchdown

[patssle]

lots of running. lets see this all-star QB!

Thanks.

[Peems]

Alan the Burner Turner!!!

[Mountaineer]

TD SIU!

[Intrepid]

Touchdown!

[Purple For Life]

TOUCHDOWN SIU!!!!!

ETA: GD it again! Ineligible receiver downfield.

[appfan2008]

PENALTY AND ITS COMING BACK... ineligible reciever

[Peems]

Who is the annoucer that sounds like one of the women announcers for NCAA women's BB???


Pam Ward is the play by play and Ray Bentley is the color man

[Mountaineer]

No TD..doh!

[TheValleyRaider]

Nice pitch and catch there, TOUCHDOWN Salukis! No, it's coming back, INELIGIBLE MAN DOWNFIELD. Repeat 3rd and 5

5:54 1st

[Intrepid]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS....reversed

[Peems]

Where are the officials from?

[appfan2008]

5 yard penalty... 3rd and 10 on the 25 yard line

[windwalker]

Good call...

[appfan2008]

incomplete screen pass...

[appfan2008]

field goal good

[citdog]

i am rooting for my K-9 brothers!xthumbsupx



chicken is delicious though!xnodx

[Mountaineer]

Hens get a break..FG..

3-0 SIU.

[FCSFAN]

42 yd FG SIU leads UD 3-0 5:46 1Q

[appfan2008]

3-0
5:46 Q1

[TheValleyRaider]

Screen pass is dropped, 4th and 10 at UD 25. 42 yard FG attempt coming from Dougherty. The kick is up and GOOD!

3-0 SIU
5:46 1st

[Grabholdofyosef]

Fg is good!!!!!!

[Intrepid]

Now UD.. GO Ahead And Unleash Omar...

[windwalker]

That play that was called back was a total dumb alignment... TE covered and there were still 4 in the backfield... Almost like that thought they could "Sneak" one by the refs...

[appfan2008]

its time for the UD O to show up now...

[Purple For Life]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcFtcoo0ic4

[Chi Panther]

Hens get a break..FG..

3-0 SIU.

Hen's have had 3 breaks.....WR dropp to INT, Pressured Flacco almost picked, and TD Called back.....

[appfan2008]

another Heisman commercial... i am gonna get so sick of those

[appfan2008]

kickoff to the 30 returned to the 38... on the squib

[TheValleyRaider]

SIU kicking off, squibbed, UD takes it at the 30, returns it to the 38. 1st and 10 Blue Hens

3-0 SIU
5:40 1st

[Intrepid]

Hey guys...watch UD scores a touchdown on this drive...just watch...

[asucrutch23]

Bring Out The Laser Flack Attack Flacco....

[appfan2008]

1st and ten on the 38 pass complete for 5 yards...

[appfan2008]

2nd and five on the 42 cuff run to the 44

[asucrutch23]

I think Larry Luster the Touchdown Buster takes the cake. That's a good nickname.

[appfan2008]

3rd and 3

[FCSFAN]

Larry Luster "the touchdown buster" xlolx

[appfan2008]

3rd down play... pass incomplete on a drop

[patssle]

Delaware not impressive so far.

[windwalker]

incomplete pass go for it???

[FCSFAN]

UD punt

[asknoquarter21]

Hey guys...watch UD scores a touchdown on this drive...just watch...

i thought so too

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 3-0 4:09 1Q

[appfan2008]

38 yard punt returned 16 yards

[TheValleyRaider]

3rd Down pass is dropped, good coverage again by the Salukis. UD punting, taken at the 17, returned past the 30. 1st and 10 Salukis

3-0 SIU
4:09 1st

[appfan2008]

32 yard gain on first down for siu

[windwalker]

Big run

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 on the 35 of ud

[Intrepid]

Delaware not impressive so far.

They started slow against Northern Iowa too but they'll prevail again...

[appfan2008]

pass complete for 6 yards... 2 and four on the 29

[Mountaineer]

Salukis are just chewin' up the yards.

[appfan2008]

siu O looks real good

[FCSFAN]

"Delaware defense is a sore spot"

[windwalker]

1st down

[appfan2008]

FIRST DOWN on a 5 yard run up the middle... 1st and 10 on the 24 and driving

[Mountaineer]

Big man with the 1st.

[FCSFAN]

#61 guard Lockwood up the middle!

[Intrepid]

Dang...Hens D must stop the freakin run...

[windwalker]

nice run... they had him and he dragged them for 4 yds

[appfan2008]

just kidding... it was short and it was a 3rd and 1 and now they got the first down on a 7 yard gain... 1st and 10 on the 19...

[appfan2008]

DELAY OF GAME SIU... 1st and 15 on the 24

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Salukies definitely plan to run the ball....

[appfan2008]

qb keeper for 3 yards... 2 and 12 on the 22

[crunifan]

Keep it up Salukis!!! Make the Gateway proud!

Keeping stuffing the amazing, awe inspiring Omar Cuff. :p

[appfan2008]

the announcers love nick hill...

[appfan2008]

pass complete to the one 1st and goal salukis

[Intrepid]

WOW! Great catch...

[windwalker]

Salukies definitely plan to run the ball....
Maybe ... but that was a heck of a pass... down to the one//

[Intrepid]

Touchdown SIU!

[Purple For Life]

TD SALUKIS!

[windwalker]

TD SIU

[appfan2008]

1st and goal on the one... TOUCHDOWN

[asucrutch23]

TOUCHDOWN!!!!

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/305772.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193B3EA2C03450C9486DC475FBF3C25D79A 284831B75F48EF45

JOHN RANDLE!!!

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-0 :44 1Q

[TheValleyRaider]

SIU drives down the field, punches in a 1st and Goal. TOUCHDOWN SIU. No flags on this one. PAT is up and GOOD

10-0 SIU
0:44 1st

[appfan2008]

10-0
:44 Q1

[Intrepid]

Deja vu again for UD...slow start.

[Mountaineer]

132 to 10 yards..yikes.

[FCSFAN]

Offensive yds lead by SIU 132-10

[appfan2008]

132-10 in the total yards in favor of SIU of course

[asucrutch23]

136-10 total yards... SIU D looks good. Wait... SIU O looks pretty good too..

[windwalker]

10-0
:44 Q1
Hey APPFAN who would you rather see winning... which team do you think you would have the best shot of beating in the finals to get the threePeat???

[appfan2008]

kickoff... to the 16 returned to the 31...

[TheValleyRaider]

SIU kickoff coming. Taken by UD at the 20, gets to the 32. 1st and 10 Hens

10-0 1st
0:39 1st

[appfan2008]

Hey APPFAN who would you rather see winning... which team do you think you would have the best shot of beating in the finals to get the threePeat???

I thought it would be siu but dang they look good i dunno...

[Mountaineer]

Hey APPFAN who would you rather see winning... which team do you think you would have the best shot of beating in the finals to get the threePeat???

Right now..Delaware.. :p

SIU is lookin' pretty scary..but there's plenty of game left to play. xnodx

[appfan2008]

14 yard pass for UD for first first down of game...

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Stats are misleading.......basically two and out.......time for a drive...

[appfan2008]

that pass is now under review

[appfan2008]

I think it will stand as a catch...

[Intrepid]

No need for review...it's a good catch.

[windwalker]

Review...

wish all of the FCS schools would get the camaras and technical backup to have reviews all year long...

[appfan2008]

Catch stands

[Henwatcher]

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.

[TheValleyRaider]

UD makes a catch near midfield, but the play is under review. Catch looks good to me on the replays, and the ref....agrees. Catch stands

10-0 SIU
0:29 1st

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 UD on the 41 of SIU

[SeattleGriz]

They need to expedite reviews. The fans know well before the officials. Taking so long kills the flow of the game.

[appfan2008]

Pass complete for a first down over midfield to the 39...

[asucrutch23]

I think we'd rather play SIU actually, despite their strong start to this game. ASU can beat a good defense with their speed, but are susceptible to the run when the other team's O is on the field. UD's offense is among the most explosive in the FCS.

[FCSFAN]

SIU leads UD 10-0 end of 1Q

[patssle]

wish all of the FCS schools would get the camaras and technical backup to have reviews all year long...

No thanks. They slow down the game. Sure there are mistakes. Welcome to humanity. Its a game.

[windwalker]

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.

Oh ye of little faith

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Great job so far by the announcers...........Pam Ward is great....

[TheValleyRaider]

Delaware gets back to back 1st downs as the clock runs out

Delaware 0
Southern Illinois 10
End 1st

SIU looks very good, especially defensively. UD is driving though, they're hardly dead.

It's also getting very foggy out there, we'll see if that has any effect on the game

[appfan2008]

UD is finally driving for the first time to tonight and their momentum is slowed twice by the review and now by the end of the quarter...

[asucrutch23]

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.

WOW, let's not count SIU's chickens before they're hatched (no pun intended) xsmiley_wix

[appfan2008]

1st and 10 on the 39... run for cuff for a gain of 2...

[windwalker]

No thanks. They slow down the game. Sure there are mistakes. Welcome to humanity. Its a game.

I have been a football official for over 30 years... I just want it to prove how often the zebras on the field are RIGHT!!! LOL

[appfan2008]

2nd and 8 on the on the 37.5... passcomplete to the 32 yard line

[Intrepid]

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