Patriot League Pick 'Em - Week 3

[DFW HOYA]

Lehigh (1-1) at LIU (0-2), 12:00 pm, NEC Front Row
Marist (0-1) at Lafayette (1-1), 12:30 pm, ESPN+
Georgetown (2-0) at Sacred Heart (1-1), 1:00 pm, ESPN+
Stony Brook (1-1) at Fordham (0-2), 1:00 pm, ESPN+
Holy Cross (0-2) at Bryant (1-1) , 2:00 pm, FloSports
Merrimack (0-2) at Bucknell (1-1), 6:00 pm, ESPN+
Colgate (0-2) at Akron (0-2), 6:00 pm, ESPN+

[Pards Rule]

Is this first time Patriot school plays Akron. They are on our future schedules as opening 2028

[NY Crusader 2010]

Lehigh => this should be a very close game, I want to see that speedy frosh QB from PA!!!
Lafayette => Pards all the way, but wouldn't surprise me to see Marist in it for a half.
Georgetown => I'm going to keep rolling with the Hoyas although I see this as a 50/50 game
Stony Brook => How could I go any other way with this after last night? SBU will be looking to avenge a couple of recent beat-downs at the hands of the Rams.
Holy Cross => when I did my pre-season predictions, I actually had Bryant winning this. Going with the Crusaders, Curran being an NEC/NE-10 guy won't let us sleep on Bryant. Both teams look to avoid 0-3.
Bucknell => Did not expect Merrimack to lay that big of an egg in E. Hartford. 56 points in the 1st half -- yikes. Nice road win for the Bison to start the season, even though VMI is down from what they were a couple years ago.
Colgate => Let's get that SCALP! If St. Francis PA can beat a bad MAC team, Colgate has a shot.

[caribbeanhen]

Georgetown moving to 3-0

when will we know if they are really any good?

[The Cats]

Lehigh (1-1) at LIU (0-2), 12:00 pm, NEC Front Row
Marist (0-1) at Lafayette (1-1), 12:30 pm, ESPN+
Georgetown (2-0) at Sacred Heart (1-1), 1:00 pm, ESPN+
Stony Brook (1-1) at Fordham (0-2), 1:00 pm, ESPN+
Holy Cross (0-2) at Bryant (1-1) , 2:00 pm, FloSports
Merrimack (0-2) at Bucknell (1-1), 6:00 pm, ESPN+
Colgate (0-2) at Akron (0-2), 6:00 pm, ESPN+

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I think Colgate has a much better chance to win against Akron than Villanova; 'Nova literally owns the PL, especially Colgate. Akron has made little to no progress under Moorhead which surprises me. As NYCrusader said, if the Red Flash can beat Kent State, than Colgate can take down Akron.

Is anyone heading out to Northeast Ohio for the game? I travel through Akron quite a bit so I'm reasonably familiar with the area. The stadium is the best in the MAC and there's great golf courses within a 30 minute drive. I went to the Temple/Kent State game back in 2010; the 2 PM kickoff allowed for an adventurous but not crazy day trip. I wish Lehigh would get a game with Kent State, Akron, Ohio or Buffalo.

[bonarae]

Lehigh
Lafayette
Georgetown
Stony Brook
Holy Cross
Bucknell
Akron

[pardfan]

Lehigh Can the wilderness years possibly be over?
Lafayette
Georgetown
Stony Brook
Holy Cross
Bucknell
Akron

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I really don't know my picks yet this week, but I do think it is awful early to be shoveling dirt on Fordham, especially because it's supposedly Stony Brook that is doing the shoveling.

I will say this, however - if Fordham does lose this game, that is really bad news for the Rams' entire season, because it would be awfully easy to imagine them 0-5 headed to the Lafayette game.

[Pards Rule]

I really don't know my picks yet this week, but I do think it is awful early to be shoveling dirt on Fordham, especially because it's supposedly Stony Brook that is doing the shoveling.

I will say this, however - if Fordham does lose this game, that is really bad news for the Rams' entire season, because it would be awfully easy to imagine them 0-5 headed to the Lafayette game.

Ironically I made vow to myself two years ago I would go to last two Patriot stadiums never been too - did Georgetown last year and have Fordham for this year. Would be great to see a Pard victory there. BTW I am 1-0 at Andy Kerr dating back to my attendance there early Nov 2014, two weeks before #150. Now I have to schedule Richmond too! Musings: dont think I ever have seen a Pard loss in Lewisburg, Worcester, Im 0-1 for the 1991 game. Need to even that HC next year!

[Pards Rule]

And Sheereta Freeman is 1-0 after I convinced her to pet the leopard after bumping into the AD in concessions area before Monmouth game!!

[Fordham]

I really don't know my picks yet this week, but I do think it is awful early to be shoveling dirt on Fordham, especially because it's supposedly Stony Brook that is doing the shoveling.

I will say this, however - if Fordham does lose this game, that is really bad news for the Rams' entire season, because it would be awfully easy to imagine them 0-5 headed to the Lafayette game.

brutal, brutal, brutal. Never thought week 3 would be a make or break game for us this year but we either "circle the wagons" or "this ship be sinkin'!"

[crusader11]

brutal, brutal, brutal. Never thought week 3 would be a make or break game for us this year but we either "circle the wagons" or "this ship be sinkin'!"

If the ship does sink, will the leak be that bad that Fordham would be willing to eat two additional years on Conlin's deal?

[Fordham]

If the ship does sink, will the leak be that bad that Fordham would be willing to eat two additional years on Conlin's deal?

Not sure. Our AD, Ed Kull, is rumored to be heading to St. John's. He's been awesome imo. If he goes I think the resulting chaos and leadership vacuum will make it less likely to let Conlin go, barring a 0 or 1 win type of season. If Kull stays, a sinking ship could take Conlin down with it though.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

CBS Sports has Akron as lowest ranked FBS team. Villanova is much better than the Zips imo....

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-rankings-florida-state-looks-to-escape-bottom-25-with-win-vs-mike-norvells-former-team/

[bonarae]

Scalping time for 'Gate, finally? In the I-AA/FCS era, when was the last time Colgate scalped a I-A/FBS team?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Scalping time for 'Gate, finally? In the I-AA/FCS era, when was the last time Colgate scalped a I-A/FBS team?

2003 against Buffalo

[Wolffan]

Lehigh
Lafayette
Georgetown
Fordham
Holy Cross
Bucknell
Colgate

[caribbeanhen]

brutal, brutal, brutal. Never thought week 3 would be a make or break game for us this year but we either "circle the wagons" or "this ship be sinkin'!"

I have been struggling to make a pic on this Fordham Stony Brook game, that tells me I should probably pick Stony Brook which is against my instincts because that team was horrible last year. At least that buffalo transfer quarterback is not playing anymore. They should’ve just put that guy on Liberty island, looked like a statue back there.

[Go Green]

I will say this, however - if Fordham does lose this game, that is really bad news for the Rams' entire season, because it would be awfully easy to imagine them 0-5 headed to the Lafayette game.

I'd be happy if they started 0-4. :)

[Wolffan]

brutal, brutal, brutal. Never thought week 3 would be a make or break game for us this year but we either "circle the wagons" or "this ship be sinkin'!"SBU has been horrendous for the last two years. One total win if you combine last year and the year before. A home loss would be a Fordham disaster.

A Holy Cross loss (going 0-3) to Bryant would be bad but not nearly so devastating for their very depleted and “rebuilding without transfers” squad.

[NY Crusader 2010]

SBU has been horrendous for the last two years. One total win if you combine last year and the year before. A home loss would be a Fordham disaster.

A Holy Cross loss (going 0-3) to Bryant would be bad but not nearly so devastating for their very depleted and “rebuilding without transfers” squad.

I would put a loss to Bryant in the pretty devastating category. If we came in 2-0 and lost to Bryant, much different story. This team is in big need of a W of any kind, especially with the schedule ahead.

[NY Crusader 2010]

CBS Sports has Akron as lowest ranked FBS team. Villanova is much better than the Zips imo....

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-rankings-florida-state-looks-to-escape-bottom-25-with-win-vs-mike-norvells-former-team/

I have Colgate winning on Saturday. I noticed Akron, despite 2 blowout losses against Ohio St and Rutgers, was within one score until close to halftime in both of those games. If Akron can hang for 25 minutes against P4 comp, it may not be unreasonable to assume that they could string together a solid enough 60 minutes to take care of business against what looks to be a decent but unspectacular Patriot League team. Let's see.

[NY Crusader 2010]

2003 against Buffalo

While it wasn't a W, Colgate also probably has the best performance by a PL squad against a RANKED FBS team. In 2018 they lost 28-14 to Army but were within a TD deep into the 4th quarter. Caveat: Army may not have been ranked at the time of that late November game however they definitely finished the year ranked in at least one poll.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

While it wasn't a W, Colgate also probably has the best performance by a PL squad against a RANKED FBS team. In 2018 they lost 28-14 to Army but were within a TD deep into the 4th quarter. Caveat: Army may not have been ranked at the time of that late November game however they definitely finished the year ranked in at least one poll.

Lehigh also had a really good showing against a 9-3 UConn team (clobbered Wake Forest, Indiana, Army, Western Michigan) in 2003. What made the effort even more impressive is the fact Lehigh's starting QB, Chad Schwenk, broke his arm in the first half and was lost for the season. With him, they very well might beat Colgate later in the year. That UConn team had several future NFL players on it.

As things would play out, Lehigh was awarded Tony Moss's "Woffed" award that year for being the most deserving team left out of the 1-AA playoffs. Lehigh's other losses were by 7 to 10-0 Penn and 7 to 12-0 and eventually national runner-up Colgate. I don't believe the combined record of 31-3 of the opponents (one being FBS) that an 8 win team who was left out of the playoffs lost to will ever be replicated. Likewise, I don't think a 10 win PL team will ever be left out again either like 2012 Lehigh was.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Lehigh also had a really good showing against a 9-3 UConn team (clobbered Wake Forest, Indiana, Army, Western Michigan) in 2003. What made the effort even more impressive is the fact Lehigh's starting QB, Chad Schwenk, broke his arm in the first half and was lost for the season. With him, they very well might beat Colgate later in the year. That UConn team had several future NFL players on it.

As things would play out, Lehigh was awarded Tony Moss's "Woffed" award that year for being the most deserving team left out of the 1-AA playoffs. Lehigh's other losses were by 7 to 10-0 Penn and 7 to 12-0 and eventually national runner-up Colgate. I don't believe the combined record of 31-3 of the opponents (one being FBS) that an 8 win team who was left out of the playoffs lost to will ever be replicated. Likewise, I don't think a 10 win PL team will ever be left out again either like 2012 Lehigh was.

As bad as the 2003 snub was, few snubs were as horrendous as the 10-1 Lehigh team of 2012 (that beat Liberty on the road) being prevented from the playoffs because they lost an incredibly tough game to Colgate. Holy Cross' snub last year comes very close IMO.

[bonarae]

Q: as distraught PL fans, do you think there's a Southern and Western bias in the FCS playoff selection? xchinscratchx

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

As bad as the 2003 snub was, few snubs were as horrendous as the 10-1 Lehigh team of 2012 (that beat Liberty on the road) being prevented from the playoffs because they lost an incredibly tough game to Colgate. Holy Cross' snub last year comes very close IMO.

I still maintain the 2012 snub was directly related to the Spadola incident the year prior. The NCAA urged Lehigh to suspend Spadola for the Towson game and they declined. Sterrett and Lehigh were then defiant when the NCAA formally suspended him for the NDSU contest. The incident also made national news as it served as precedent for "when keeping it real on social media goes wrong". There is literally no justification for leaving out a team that was ranked Top 10/15 for nearly two years straight, beat the MVFC and CAA champs in the playoffs the previous 2 years, had lost one PL league game in 3 years (!) out of the playoffs. Yeah the schedule was so-so but they went 10-1 with the only (inevitable) loss coming to an 8 win, league champ Colgate team! And I promise everyone, Lehigh ain't losing to Wagner in the playoffs in 2012!

Colgate's 2012 win over Lehigh was Biddle's career capstone of sorts. They outplayed a more talented Lehigh team in the second half which paved the way for one final championship for the hall of fame coach. He got Coen, and more specifically Lehigh, one last time when the chips were on the line...

[Pards Rule]

I still maintain the 2012 snub was directly related to the Spadola incident the year prior. The NCAA urged Lehigh to suspend Spadola for the Towson game and they declined. Sterrett and Lehigh were then defiant when the NCAA formally suspended him for the NDSU contest. The incident also made national news as it served as precedent for "when keeping it real on social media goes wrong". There is literally no justification for leaving out a team that was ranked Top 10/15 for nearly two years straight, beat the MVFC and CAA champs in the playoffs the previous 2 years, had lost one PL league game in 3 years (!) out of the playoffs. Yeah the schedule was so-so but they went 10-1 with the only (inevitable) loss coming to an 8 win, league champ Colgate team! And I promise everyone, Lehigh ain't losing to Wagner in the playoffs in 2012!

Colgate's 2012 win over Lehigh was Biddle's career capstone of sorts. They outplayed a more talented Lehigh team in the second half which paved the way for one final championship for the hall of fame coach. He got Coen, and more specifically Lehigh, one last time when the chips were on the line...

What did he do..i recall it obliquely

[MR. CHICKEN]

What did he do..i recall it obliquely

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Lehigh (https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/2329/lehigh-mountain-hawks)'s top receiver has been suspended for Saturday's FCS quarterfinal at North Dakota State for forwarding a Twitter message that included a racial slur against members of the Towson University football team.The Division I Football Championship committee announced Thursday that it had also reprimanded junior Ryan Spadola (https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/486380/ryan-spadola) of Howell, N.J.
The committee said in a statement that Spadola used "an inappropriate and repugnant racial reference" in retweeting the offending message, which had been sent to him by a friend before last week's 40-38 win over Towson.
"The football committee was very disappointed with the unsportsmanlike action taken by the student-athlete," said committee chairman Jim O'Day, athletic director at Montana. "This was a very unfortunate incident, but racially insensitive characterizations are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The offensive language of this nature by Mr. Spadola, whether intentional or not, was unsportsmanlike and discredited the championship overall."
Spadola issued a written apology in which he asked the offended parties for forgiveness.
"At the time I received and forwarded the tweet, I didn't stop to think about how this could be offensive," he wrote. "In hindsight, I recognize that it was clearly inappropriate. I would never do anything intentionally harm or berate others regardless of ethnicity. Everyone who knows me knows that to be true."

[caribbeanhen]

CBS Sports has Akron as lowest ranked FBS team. Villanova is much better than the Zips imo....

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-rankings-florida-state-looks-to-escape-bottom-25-with-win-vs-mike-norvells-former-team/

Kennesaw State earned that honor on massey

[MR. CHICKEN]

............AN' IN LINDY'S......AWARD GOES TA....UMA$$............BRAWK!

[Wolffan]

As bad as the 2003 snub was, few snubs were as horrendous as the 10-1 Lehigh team of 2012 (that beat Liberty on the road) being prevented from the playoffs because they lost an incredibly tough game to Colgate. Holy Cross' snub last year comes very close IMO. While Holy Cross was a very good team at times last year (losing to BC by 3 and West Point by 3) they did lose to Laffy and Harvard so the at-large chance was a no-go from the get-go...and the signature win for the 7-4 Crusaders was versus Yale...and their next best win was really nobody. No chance of getting in from the PL with a record like that.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Week 3 already...

Lafayette 42 Marist 17: Leopards exert their superiority...
Georgetown 34 Sacred Heart 19: The Hoyas offense continues to produce...
Stony Brook 27 Fordham 17: The Rams have talent but no direction. SBU seems to be headed in the right direction; relatively speaking...
Holy Cross 34 Bryant 13: The Crusaders are still a dangerous team. Bryant? Not so much...
Bucknell 38 Merrimack 23: The Bison continue to build positive momentum...
Akron 20 Colgate 16: I want to pick Colgate but I simply don't trust their ability to get over the hump...
Lehigh 24 LIU 21: This should be a 60 minute battle. Lehigh is the more talented team but LIU has the pieces to make such an advantage moot...

[NY Crusader 2010]

While Holy Cross was a very good team at times last year (losing to BC by 3 and West Point by 3) they did lose to Laffy and Harvard so the at-large chance was a no-go from the get-go...and the signature win for the 7-4 Crusaders was versus Yale...and their next best win was really nobody. No chance of getting in from the PL with a record like that.

Yale was not a bad signature win at all. They were the Ivy champs and we beat them by 5 TDs on the road. You could say their resume wasn't terribly different than Richmond's was last year, as the Bulldogs won 7 of their last 8 after dropping 1st two games to HC and Cornell. Problem was that the early Cornell loss put them behind the 8-ball as far as having the opportunity to climb into and up in the polls. Unfortunately, not enough to put us over the hump at 7-4. Only once has an 8-3 Patriot League gotten an at-large so 7-4 would've been uncharted territory. And what stinks is we would've been a LOCK at 8-3. The Army game was our de facto NCAA play-in.

[ngineer]

I’m seeing the “Spots” controlling the Redd Foxes, 37-17.
Hoyas gathering no moss, continue to roll over SHU, 31-20
Rams facing an early “look in the mirror “ game, and won’t like what they see. SBU 28-21
May not be Anita, but they’re still Bryant. ‘Saders 33-17
’gate doesn’t get “tired” in Akron, Raiders get a scalp, 23-21.
Can Lehigh “ jump the shark” on ‘da Island’? LIU gave Albany a scare in Albany. Last weeks payday game is meaningless. Do the Mhawks win two in a row since….?finishing 2021 with three wins! Yes..Lehigh 30-21

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Are people actually picking the Stony Book team I've been following? 2-15 over their last 17 games, wins over Morgan State and Stonehill during that time?

Unless Fordham is playing in some sort of unexpected snowstorm on Saturday, I see Fordham winning by 2 TDs with their entire season on the line.

[Go...gate]

Lafayette 27, Marist 7

Akron 28, Colgate 13

Sacred Heart 30, Georgetown 23

Holy Cross 30, Bryant 16

Fordham 28, Stony Brook 27

Bucknell 31, Merrimack 20

Lehigh 21, LIU 14

[Pards Rule]

Hey Bison have good shot at starting 3-1, 4-1 if they beat Lehigh

[caribbeanhen]

Are people actually picking the Stony Book team I've been following? 2-15 over their last 17 games, wins over Morgan State and Stonehill during that time?

Unless Fordham is playing in some sort of unexpected snowstorm on Saturday, I see Fordham winning by 2 TDs with their entire season on the line.

This is how I’m seeing it, not convinced yet Stony is that much better … they were absolutely horrid last year

At least the Buffalo transfer QB has been replaced by a more mobile QB

I might just wander over from Chuchifritos and take a peak at this game… betting I can just walk in for free in third Quarter

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Lehigh 23, LIU 21 (https://www.college-sports-journal.com/lehigh-at-liu-9-14-2024-for-the-very-first-time-mountain-hawks-are-looking-forward-to-shark-week/) - I'm going against my instincts here. This is screaming "trap game" to me.
Lafayette 45, Marist 7 - A yummy cupcake for the Leopards.
Akron 31, Colgate 13 - The Maine loss keeps sticking in my head in regards to this Colgate team.
Georgetown 23, Sacred Heart 13 - Have the Pioneers had an offense since Julius Chestnut graduated?
Holy Cross 44, Bryant 14 - Weeks of frustration cause a Bulldog beatdown.
Fordham 41, Stony Brook 17 - Playing a hunch that a mad Fordham team will work out some frustrations.
Bucknell 28, Merrimack 24 - Was really tempted to take Merrimack, but that second home game for Bucknell probably will make a big difference.

[ngineer]

Lehigh 23, LIU 21 (https://www.college-sports-journal.com/lehigh-at-liu-9-14-2024-for-the-very-first-time-mountain-hawks-are-looking-forward-to-shark-week/) - I'm going against my instincts here. This is screaming "trap game" to me.
Lafayette 45, Marist 7 - A yummy cupcake for the Leopards.
Akron 31, Colgate 13 - The Maine loss keeps sticking in my head in regards to this Colgate team.
Georgetown 23, Sacred Heart 13 - Have the Pioneers had an offense since Julius Chestnut graduated?
Holy Cross 44, Bryant 14 - Weeks of frustration cause a Bulldog beatdown.
Fordham 41, Stony Brook 17 - Playing a hunch that a mad Fordham team will work out some frustrations.
Bucknell 28, Merrimack 24 - Was really tempted to take Merrimack, but that second home game for Bucknell probably will make a big difference.

Yes, the more I look into the Shark's loss to Albany...they could have won that game, and a decent talent level at QB/RB/WR, and decent size up front. LIU not a 'known name', so hopefully, Coach has the players' heads screwed on right and not "looking ahead". A winnable game for Lehigh, but could come down to special teams and our freshman PK. 23-21.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Who else watched Sluka Magic strike in the Sunflower State? He missed on some passes and got bailed out on a fumble yet when the game was on the line and plays needed to be made he delivered! That was a great game. Made even better by the fact I am also watching K-State beat up on #20 Arizona. What a great day to wear purple xnodx....

UNLV deserves serious Top 25 consideration. Sluka definitely has a great chance to be first team MWC and perhaps attract some legit national attention as the season goes along....

[MR. CHICKEN]

....AH TOO SAW THE GAME......DESPITE......REBELS CLAWIN'....TO TAKE THE LEAD........THE ANNOUNCERS RAN ON & ON.....UH KANSAS & THEY'RE QB.....THE WHOLE GAME.......MY ONLY COMPLAINT AGIN UNLV.....WAS THEY KEPT FORCIN' THE PASSES.....TO RICKY WHITE.....WHO WAS USUALLY DOUBLED.....BY.....AS ANNOUNCERS MENTIONED......NFL QUALITY DB'S........BRAWK!

[RichH2]

LU - LIU. Slump game or do we show up? Open question after 2 games. Can our offense put together a long drive that ends with a TD?Think we may need a few on Saturday.
LU 31-24
Pards over Marist. 42-14
Akron close over Gate.
Holy Cross. 35- 0
Hoyas on a roll. Close over SHU.
Fordham-Stony Brook. Toss up.No clue who will show for Rams. FU 42- 38
Merrimack over Bison. Bucknell has life butMerimack too tough as yet.

[Franks Tanks]

Who else watched Sluka Magic strike in the Sunflower State? He missed on some passes and got bailed out on a fumble yet when the game was on the line and plays needed to be made he delivered! That was a great game. Made even better by the fact I am also watching K-State beat up on #20 Arizona. What a great day to wear purple xnodx....

UNLV deserves serious Top 25 consideration. Sluka definitely has a great chance to be first team MWC and perhaps attract some legit national attention as the season goes along....

He’s a gamer, but at some point UNLV will ideally need to complete some forward passes. Apparently, they’ve never been ranked in the top 25, they deserve to be now.

[Pards Rule]

Sluka ran over us last year for 300 plus with his legs..His arm added many more. Hes a stud..PERIOD

[caribbeanhen]

Who else watched Sluka Magic strike in the Sunflower State? He missed on some passes and got bailed out on a fumble yet when the game was on the line and plays needed to be made he delivered! That was a great game. Made even better by the fact I am also watching K-State beat up on #20 Arizona. What a great day to wear purple xnodx....

UNLV deserves serious Top 25 consideration. Sluka definitely has a great chance to be first team MWC and perhaps attract some legit national attention as the season goes along....

I saw some of it, good to see Sluka doing well at UNLV..... another FCS stud doing very well at Arizona state..... Cameron Skattebo is a human high lite reel

[MR. CHICKEN]

......LINDY'S........HAS UNLV (#78)....2nd....IN ...MOUNTAIN WEST.......BEHIND BOISE STATE (#40).......AN' IN FRONT UH.....AIR FORCE (#80)............DDDDDOODLE-DOO!

[IslandPard]

Lehigh at LIU - LIU with quite a few CC and FBS transfers. Another case of men playing against college kids? I don't think this is the game that says Lehigh is back.

Marist at Lafayette - May be closer than it should be. 2 or 3 OL starters out.

Georgetown at Sacred Heart

Stony Brook at Fordham

Holy Cross at Bryant

Merrimack at Bucknell

Colgate at Akron

[MR. CHICKEN]

....IFIN' MARIST....IS CLOSER THAN SHOOD BE.........THEN AH'LL TAKE GEORGETOWN FO'...PATSY CHAMPS..........BRAWK!

ps........MERRIMACK......THARWTS......BUCKNELL.... ...AWK!

[DFW HOYA]

Maybe not this year, but Mike Willis is going to surprise people at Marist. He's building a foundation.

[caribbeanhen]

Maybe not this year, but Mike Willis is going to surprise people at Marist. He's building a foundation.

They were pesky early last week against ole Tubular Bells

[MR. CHICKEN]

Maybe not this year, but Mike Willis is going to surprise people at Marist. He's building a foundation.

......LAFFY'S...UH 31.5 SPOT......OVERAH MARIST....IN GOHENS POOL...........BRAWK!

.....LINDY'S....HAS FOXES.....7th IN PIONEER FWIW........UH-COURSE...ALWAYS AGS...........DDDDDDOODLE-DOO!

[Pards Rule]

FanDuel has Pards 33.5 favorite

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh's defense yields yards but tightened up as LIU got near the red zone. LIU misses a 38 yard or so FG...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh moved the ball well on the ground but a false start on a 4th and 1 at the LIU 45 forced the Mountain Hawks to punt. At some point, Lehigh needs to figure out their passing attack. The OL is vastly improved but teams are going to sell out to stop until Lehigh can stretch the field....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD LIU on their second drive. Lehigh's pass defense has gotten lit up on both drives...

LIU 7 Lehigh 0 2:30 1Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

LIU 7 Lehigh 0 End 1Q

Lehigh is inside the Shark 10 to start 2Q thanks to a long pass play....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD Lehigh! Yoder untouched...

7-7 14:50 2Q

[CHIP72]

I just put on Lehigh/Long Island on the computer, and the sound level is REALLY low.

[CHIP72]

With LIU wearing sky blue jerseys and white helmets, Lehigh should have been allowed to wear their brown uniforms so the teams can be more easily distinguished from one another on the field.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I just put on Lehigh/Long Island on the computer, and the sound level is REALLY low.

I haven't even bothered to listen; watching 'Bama/Wisky and Okie State/Tulsa. At least they're updating the down and distance. That wasn't happening earlier in the broadcast...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

With LIU wearing sky blue jerseys and white helmets, Lehigh should have been allowed to wear their brown uniforms so the teams can be more easily distinguished from one another on the field.

Yup, and the sun washes out the baby blue which makes LIU jerseys look white...

[MR. CHICKEN]

LAFFY 7
MARIST 0

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Not sure if Lehigh is going to win today but overall they just look so much better. Their OL has a nastiness (not as much zone blocking) that has been missing since Coen, the defense is rarely caught out of position, not many penalties/unforced errors. There's definitely a clear difference with this team over the last 6-7 editions...

[CHIP72]

Really nice touchdown drive by Lehigh with some solid running and a couple of good passes.

The Mountain Hawks miss the extra point, so Lehigh leads LIU 13-7 just before halftime.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD Lehigh! The Frosh Johnson with a beautiful strike to the back of the EZ! That was an awesome drive! Hints of physical Colgate and Coen/Higgins get your athletes in space offense. Lehigh gets the ball to start the second half. They've been very impressive the last 20 minutes or so of the first half...

Lehigh 13 LIU 7 0:12 2Q

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Really nice touchdown drive by Lehigh with some solid running and a couple of good passes.

The Mountain Hawks miss the extra points, so Lehigh leads LIU 13-7 just before halftime.

Great minds think alike! xnodx

[CHIP72]

Lehigh's touchdown drive was 16 plays, 67 yards, 8:40 elapsed.

[CHIP72]

The 1st half in the Lehigh/Long Island game took less than 1 hour of actual time to be played. Whoa!!!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The 1st half in the Lehigh/Long Island game took less than 1 hour of actual time to be played. Whoa!!!

I would have spent more time on the Cross Bronx trying to get home had I driven out!

[CHIP72]

Good job by the LIU defense on Lehigh's first offensive possession of the 2nd half, forcing a 3 and out.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Good job by the LIU defense on Lehigh's first offensive possession of the 2nd half, forcing a 3 and out.

Perri got away with one. He doesn't have the arm to make that throw. I thought for sure Johnson would remain the starter. Cahill/Hunt can't get too cute with the offense...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

LIU converts on a 4th and goal from 4. Lehigh did a good job when the field shrunk again but their Shark QB made a nice throw on 4th down....

LIU 14 Lehigh 13 9:58 3Q

[CHIP72]

Solid drive by LIU after starting at the Lehigh 45 yard line; the Sharks convert a 4th and goal at the 3 1/2 yard line to score a touchdown.

Lehigh trails host LIU 14-13 with 10 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter.

As I typed the above, LIU recovered a Lehigh muff on the ensuing kickoff.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

And now a special teams mistake, Lehigh returner just dropped the kickoff, LIU ball...

[MR. CHICKEN]

LAFAYETTE 21
MARIST 7 10:25 2Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh with a pick! C'mon! The defense has played well overall....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD Lehigh! Perri with a really nice pass down the middle! Way to make LIU pay!

Lehigh 20 LIU 14 5:40 3Q

C'mon defense!

[CHIP72]

Lehigh drives for a touchdown after forcing the LIU INT, scoring on a nicely executed 27 yard touchdown pass.

The Mountain Hawks reclaim the lead 20-14 with 5:40 remaining in the 3rd quarter.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh gets called for a late hit, I don't mind that, #8 with awesome hustle and dove just as the QB was at the boundary. LIU basically gives it right back with a penalty of their own. Sharks have made a lot of mental mistakes...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

LIU has to settle for a short FG as Lehigh's defense tightens again inside the RZ..

Lehigh 20 LIU 17 0:35 3Q

[CHIP72]

Nice job by the Lehigh defense to stiffen in the red zone after LIU had put together a solid drive.

The Sharks kick a field goal, cutting the Mountain Hawks' lead to 20-17 in the last minute of the 3rd quarter.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh 20 LIU 17 End 3Q

Most expected this one to be a good one and so far it's delivered. A two possession lead would be huge for Lehigh....

If nothing else these look like two "solid" FCS teams. LIU resembles a CAA team imo from an athletic standpoint...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lafayette is destroying Marist! Curtis putting his name in the Payton hat...

Pards 35 Marist 7 0:05 2Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh's drive stalls out around midfield, LIU with a crucial sack, #82 almost with an insane one handed catch....

LIU ball 10:15 4Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh defense steps up again. Can the offense put together a near clinching drive?!?!

[CHIP72]

Lehigh converted that 3rd and 1 on their current drive, but man, I HATE, absolutely HATE, when teams line up in the shotgun on 3rd or 4th and short.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh converted that 3rd and 1 on their current drive, but man, I HATE, absolutely HATE, when teams line up in the shotgun on 3rd or 4th and short.

The negative play on 2nd down hurts. I'm interested to see how they handle this sequence. Go for it on 4th if they they don't convert on 3rd?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh takes a shot and rewarded with a PI!! first down!

[CHIP72]

Lehigh gets bailed out on 3rd and 10 when they throw deep into double coverage and draw a LIU defensive pass interference penalty.

There is less than 3 minutes left in regulation, LU has the ball inside the LIU 30 yard line and the Sharks have 2 timeouts left. Lehigh can probably win the game here with one more 1st down.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Big 3rd and 5 coming up, ball at the LIU 25, Sharks out of timeouts....2:45 4Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh as 4th and 3 at the 2 minute warning. I'm assuming they're going to go for it and try to end it here....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

LIU gets the stop...pass just off the Lehigh RB's hands...play was there to be made...here go...

[CHIP72]

Lehigh can't convert the 4th and 3, LIU gets the ball back at their own 24 yard line with a little less than 2 minutes remaining. The Sharks have no timeouts left.

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LIU with a 30 yard play on their first play after the turnover on downs...

[CHIP72]

LIU's 4th and 1 1/2 yards play depends on the spot...

It looks like LIU is about 1/2 yard short.

[MR. CHICKEN]

AN' THEN WHAT....??......BRAWK!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh stops LIU on 4th down! What a tackle! Lehigh will win!

[CHIP72]

Lehigh gets the 4th down stop, and barring something unexpected, the Mountain Hawks will post a 20-17 win.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh 20 LIU 17 Final

Really nice win! Offense and defense both contributed today! Both made critical plays to keep the pressure on LIU. Bring on Princeton! Can't help but be excited about Lehigh football for the first time in a long time. LIU is very competent team. I expect them to challenge for the NEC Title.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I got some work to do so i'll be taking a break....

Stony Brook 17 Fordham 14 Hal
Lafayette 42 Marist 7 12:26 4Q
Sacred Heart 20 Georgetown 14 0:15 2Q
Bryant 10 Holy Cross 7 2:34 2Q

[pardfan]

Lafayette up 41-7. Two minutes or so into third q. Put the second and third team in. Offensive line depth was impressive last week. You don't want to get injured on this team. You may never see the field again.

[DFW HOYA]

Lehigh 20 LIU 17 Final

Really nice win! Offense and defense both contributed today! Both made critical plays to keep the pressure on LIU. Bring on Princeton! Can't help but be excited about Lehigh football for the first time in a long time. LIU is very competent team. I expect them to challenge for the NEC Title.

What time did they start this game?

[Pards Rule]

What time did they start this game?

Pards up 49-7...second team in

[RichH2]

Lehigh 20 LIU 17 Final

Really nice win! Offense and defense both contributed today! Both made critical plays to keep the pressure on LIU. Bring on Princeton! Can't help but be excited about Lehigh football for the first time in a long time. LIU is very competent team. I expect them to challenge for the NEC Title.

Oh yes. Impressive game by LU team. Kudos to Cahill and staff for getting these kids ready. Both O and D contributed to this win. Biggest takeaway for me tho was the OL. Best one we've had since the Duffy crew. Hunt called a very good game. Not the predictable vanilla we have had over prior years.
Princeton will be a tougher team but one I now believe we can compete with.

[MR. CHICKEN]

What time did they start this game?

NOONER.....DOODLES!

[DFW HOYA]

NOONER.....DOODLES!

You've got some 12 noon starts still in the mid 3rd quarter on TV.

[MR. CHICKEN]

You've got some 12 noon starts still in the mid 3rd quarter on TV.

MUSTAH BEEN DELAYS......PENALTIES.....INJURYS.......INCOMPLETE S.......LIGHTNIN'........WHATEVERAH.......AWQ!

[IslandPard]

Lafayette up 41-7. Two minutes or so into third q. Put the second and third team in. Offensive line depth was impressive last week. You don't want to get injured on this team. You may never see the field again.

I’ll admit I was a little nervous this week with all the injuries. But it’s very apparent that we have recruited well!


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[Pards Rule]

lafayette 56 marist 7

[CHIP72]

What time did they start this game?

12 PM ET

The 1st half literally ended before 1 PM ET.

[Pards Rule]

Final Lafayette 56 Marist 14

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Briefly getting caught back up before I focus in on the Phillies/Mets game....

Sacred Heart 40 Georgetown 14 2:00 4Q.....what in the world happened to the Hoyas?
Holy Cross 35 Bryant 22 12:23 4Q...Crusaders have upped their game after a slow start...
Stony Brook 27 Fordham 21 Final.....Seawovles show what a new coach can do....

[DFW HOYA]

Briefly getting caught back up before I focus in on the Phillies/Mets game....

Sacred Heart 40 Georgetown 14 2:00 4Q.....what in the world happened to the Hoyas?


On their way to 2-9, that's what.

[Lehigh73]

Lehigh game over in about 2 hr 25 min. Fastest game I have ever seen.

[Pards Rule]

Lehigh game over in about 2 hr 25 min. Fastest game I have ever seen.

Damn with 2 min warnings and TV timeouts..Record in modern era?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Holy Cross 43 Bryant 22 Final

Crusaders started slow then find a gear the Bulldogs didn't have. HC is still very much a dangerous team but their schedule ahead is brutal. Not sure what the residual effect will be by late October...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD Colgate!

Raiders 7 Akron 0 11:54 1Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD 'Gate!! Looking good in Northeast Ohio!

Raiders 14 Zips 0 8:11 1Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Gate adds a FG

Raiders 17 Zips 0 5:49 1Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Akron woke up in a big way....

Zips 28 Raiders 17 0:30 2Q

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Merrimack 30 Bucknell 14 8:04 3Q

This one surprises me a bit....

[Go...gate]

Colgate having its challenges....

[KnightoftheRedFlash]

Zips put the toothpaste back in the tube.

[DFW HOYA]

Merrimack 31
Bucknell 21
Final

Colgate 20
Akron 31
Final

[Go...gate]

Frustrating loss for Colgate. Not enough offense.

[ngineer]

Made the trip to LIU today. The drive took FOUR and A HALF HOURS! Missed the first few minutes. The drive to Bethlehem was only two and a half. Anyway, the trip was worth it to see in person. I was concerned about LUI’s talent level and it was justified. Excellent QB, good size lines; however, the Sharks made a number of miscues that surprised me for a team in their third game. Pleasantly surprised that we too advantage of some of them.

Cahill said earlier that he was looking to establish a consistent running game and Inwould guess we had almost 200 yards. Play calling mixed it up with a couple new wrinkles. Defense had some sloppy tackling in the first half that seemed to improve later. WR Humphrey has the potential to be an offensive force with his size and hands. I’m looking for him to start breaking out down the road. Kicker Poole has a canon for a leg with several KOs well into end zone and two 50+ yard punts with no return due to hang time. I am seeing a team that is growing and gaining confidence. A lot of youth is being served as Cahill is looking ahead. Next week versus Princeton should be another measuring device. From what I have read, the Tigers have a good number of returning starters, especially on the DL and secondary. While the QB will be a new starter, they have good numbers and decent rBs returning. So, I will see us as the underdog next week, but with our growth, I think we can be competitive and look for making some surprising breaks.

[ngineer]

Merrimack 31
Bucknell 21
Final

Colgate 20
Akron 31
Final

surprised by the Bucknell score.Thought after VMI they might have some "mo” working for them. Similarly, it looks like ‘gate got severely gashed through the air. Should have easier go with Cornell.

[DFW HOYA]

From most happy to most unhappy:

1. Lafayette: Lots of momentum.
2. Lehigh: Some signs of progress.
3. Holy Cross: Needed that win.
4. Colgate: 0-3 but getting better.
5. Georgetown: Bad loss to an independent on the road.
6. Bucknell: Bad loss to an independent at home.
7. Fordham: Not what they expect from Conlin.

[aceinthehole]

From most happy to most unhappy:

1. Lafayette: Lots of momentum.
2. Lehigh: Some signs of progress.
3. Holy Cross: Needed that win.
4. Colgate: 0-3 but getting better.
5. Georgetown: Bad loss to an independent on the road.
6. Bucknell: Bad loss to an independent at home.
7. Fordham: Not what they expect from Conlin.

Georgetown and Bucknell lost to NEC teams in all but name. Lehigh escape with a close win at a NEC picked 4th in the league preseason poll.

Not to mention a team picked last in the NEC is 2-0 vs FCS opponents (PL team and #2 NEC pick); and preseason favorite Duquesne knocked of a Top-25 FCS team on the road.

I think we have to temper the expectations of the Patriot and give a little more respect to the NEC. But again, we know that's never done here. 😎

[Pards Rule]

Made the trip to LIU today. The drive took FOUR and A HALF HOURS! Missed the first few minutes. The drive to Bethlehem was only two and a half. Anyway, the trip was worth it to see in person. I was concerned about LUI’s talent level and it was justified. Excellent QB, good size lines; however, the Sharks made a number of miscues that surprised me for a team in their third game. Pleasantly surprised that we too advantage of some of them.

Cahill said earlier that he was looking to establish a consistent running game and Inwould guess we had almost 200 yards. Play calling mixed it up with a couple new wrinkles. Defense had some sloppy tackling in the first half that seemed to improve later. WR Humphrey has the potential to be an offensive force with his size and hands. I’m looking for him to start breaking out down the road. Kicker Poole has a canon for a leg with several KOs well into end zone and two 50+ yard punts with no return due to hang time. I am seeing a team that is growing and gaining confidence. A lot of youth is being served as Cahill is looking ahead. Next week versus Princeton should be another measuring device. From what I have read, the Tigers have a good number of returning starters, especially on the DL and secondary. While the QB will be a new starter, they have good numbers and decent rBs returning. So, I will see us as the underdog next week, but with our growth, I think we can be competitive and look for making some surprising breaks.

Congrats Ngineer on win. Some day would like to play LIU out there so I could check out my dads hometown of Plandome again. We havent played the former C.W. Post since Russo's first year (in Easton on Halloween Day 1981 and I was there), a 48-10 win. Your impressions of campus? How much did stadium hold. Were the stands all on one side like Georgetown and Monmouth?

[bonarae]

Any chance that Fordham will make an FBS-style coach firing during or shortly after their Dartmouth game concludes next Saturday?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Georgetown and Bucknell lost to NEC teams in all but name. Lehigh escape with a close win at a NEC picked 4th in the league preseason poll.

Not to mention a team picked last in the NEC is 2-0 vs FCS opponents (PL team and #2 NEC pick); and preseason favorite Duquesne knocked of a Top-25 FCS team on the road.

I think we have to temper the expectations of the Patriot and give a little more respect to the NEC. But again, we know that's never done here. 😎

Pretty rich, considering people here (including myself) picking Lehigh a toss-up against the team picked for 4th in the NEC, and plenty gave CCSU props beating Fordham. Wagner just looked really bad vs. Lehigh. SHU gets props for beating Georgetown, which was a good win!

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Fordham is in a tailspin. What is wrong?

[Go Green]

Fordham is in a tailspin. What is wrong?

Besides injuries to starting QB, and stud RB and WR?

[ngineer]

Congrats Ngineer on win. Some day would like to play LIU out there so I could check out my dads hometown of Plandome again. We havent played the former C.W. Post since Russo's first year (in Easton on Halloween Day 1981 and I was there), a 48-10 win. Your impressions of campus? How much did stadium hold. Were the stands all on one side like Georgetown and Monmouth?

The area around the “Post” campus appears pretty nice residential. Much of the campus seems fairly new. The stadium seats about 6,000+, with very newly built stands on both sides, but all concessions and restrooms are on the home side. The sightlines and closeness to the field are great! Field is artificial and lines for multiple sports. My only complaint (other than the horrendous Long Island traffic) is the very loud speakers on the visitors side..and likely by design as I am sure it was difficult for team and coaches hearing one another when in use. Very loud and obnoxious announcer drawing out the FIRST DOWN! and THIRD DOWN! Announcement . Surprised by the poor attendance. My vague estimate was about 1,500 people, almost split even, perhaps 60/40 more Sharks.

We are much improved from a year ago and Cahill is giving many frosh and sophs chances to show what they can do in game situation. I am hoping we give you guys a much better game this year!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The area around the “Post” campus appears pretty nice residential. Much of the campus seems fairly new. The stadium seats about 6,000+, with very newly built stands on both sides, but all concessions and restrooms are on the home side. The sightlines and closeness to the field are great! Field is artificial and lines for multiple sports. My only complaint (other than the horrendous Long Island traffic) is the very loud speakers on the visitors side..and likely by design as I am sure it was difficult for team and coaches hearing one another when in use. Very loud and obnoxious announcer drawing out the FIRST DOWN! and THIRD DOWN! Announcement . Surprised by the poor attendance. My vague estimate was about 1,500 people, almost split even, perhaps 60/40 more Sharks.

We are much improved from a year ago and Cahill is giving many frosh and sophs chances to show what they can do in game situation. I am hoping we give you guys a much better game this year!

Glad you enjoyed the trip out to LIU even if there was the inevitable NYC traffic snarl to test your mental stability! The last time I drove to Long Island was in 2019 when I attended the PGA Championship at Bethpage. While I encountered virtual gridlock on the Cross Bronx for a good 45-60 minutes, the trip to and from Jones Beach (then shuttled to Bethpage) really wasn't too bad. I considered going out yesterday but I had too many things to take care of. Plus, I'm going to make the 90 minute or so trek to Goodman this Saturday anyway.

I haven't ventured to a new Lehigh opponent since 2016 (UNH). They simply haven't been worthy of my allegiance on the road, or at home for that matter. Hopefully that is changing. I'm already considering Yale. I was there in 2016 when Mayes had his record day and in 2004 when Borda and company hung on. Just a great place to spend a fall Saturday. It's likely going to be either K-State at West Virginia or Lehigh at Yale in mid-October.

[Pards Rule]

The area around the “Post” campus appears pretty nice residential. Much of the campus seems fairly new. The stadium seats about 6,000+, with very newly built stands on both sides, but all concessions and restrooms are on the home side. The sightlines and closeness to the field are great! Field is artificial and lines for multiple sports. My only complaint (other than the horrendous Long Island traffic) is the very loud speakers on the visitors side..and likely by design as I am sure it was difficult for team and coaches hearing one another when in use. Very loud and obnoxious announcer drawing out the FIRST DOWN! and THIRD DOWN! Announcement . Surprised by the poor attendance. My vague estimate was about 1,500 people, almost split even, perhaps 60/40 more Sharks.

We are much improved from a year ago and Cahill is giving many frosh and sophs chances to show what they can do in game situation. I am hoping we give you guys a much better game this year!

Sir I expect it...I never underestimate the Hawks in our game. OK you mention an excellent issue that I (and Im sure many others!) was thinking about the whole Monmouth game I went to. ENOUGH with the FIRST and THIRD downs shouting. WE KNOW! It doesnt rile up the fans...they do that themselves and is annoying as hell. Furthermore they had this woman shouting some unintelligible junk during timeouts. Can we talk to one another?! PLEASE! Enough already!

[crusader11]

Besides injuries to starting QB, and stud RB and WR?

Forgot to mention their head coach.

[caribbeanhen]

The area around the “Post” campus appears pretty nice residential. Much of the campus seems fairly new. The stadium seats about 6,000+, with very newly built stands on both sides, but all concessions and restrooms are on the home side. The sightlines and closeness to the field are great! Field is artificial and lines for multiple sports. My only complaint (other than the horrendous Long Island traffic) is the very loud speakers on the visitors side..and likely by design as I am sure it was difficult for team and coaches hearing one another when in use. Very loud and obnoxious announcer drawing out the FIRST DOWN! and THIRD DOWN! Announcement . Surprised by the poor attendance. My vague estimate was about 1,500 people, almost split even, perhaps 60/40 more Sharks.

We are much improved from a year ago and Cahill is giving many frosh and sophs chances to show what they can do in game situation. I am hoping we give you guys a much better game this year!

great reports on LIU, The few attendance numbers I remember actually seeing were around 900 so your eyeball seems very accurate

[ngineer]

great reports on LIU, The few attendance numbers I remember actually seeing were around 900 so your eyeball seems very accurate

We didn't bring out 97 member marching band, but did have a 'stand band' of about 20-30 members, and they created a lot of noise for LU, and almost made it feel like there were more of us than them!

[Lehigh Football Nation]

For the record, attendance at LIU was 1,643.

[ngineer]

Glad you enjoyed the trip out to LIU even if there was the inevitable NYC traffic snarl to test your mental stability! The last time I drove to Long Island was in 2019 when I attended the PGA Championship at Bethpage. While I encountered virtual gridlock on the Cross Bronx for a good 45-60 minutes, the trip to and from Jones Beach (then shuttled to Bethpage) really wasn't too bad. I considered going out yesterday but I had too many things to take care of. Plus, I'm going to make the 90 minute or so trek to Goodman this Saturday anyway.

I haven't ventured to a new Lehigh opponent since 2016 (UNH). They simply haven't been worthy of my allegiance on the road, or at home for that matter. Hopefully that is changing. I'm already considering Yale. I was there in 2016 when Mayes had his record day and in 2004 when Borda and company hung on. Just a great place to spend a fall Saturday. It's likely going to be either K-State at West Virginia or Lehigh at Yale in mid-October.

We have a tailgate with a menu tailored for each opponent. For Princeton, instead of roast Tiger, I hear we are having a clambake, with various side dishes. We do take donations which go to the Football Partnership fund, but you are welcome to drop by and savor. I also, may have a ticket or two available (freebie) as my granddaughters have other activities. Good seats on the 50, upper row of lower level.