Week 6 CAA Predictions

[th0m]

Let's do this:

Northeastern at Towson
Villanova at William & Mary
Brown at Rhode Island
Richmond at VMI
Hofstra at JMU
Delaware at UMass

Maine & UNH have byes.

[th0m]

Northeastern
Villanova (not buying into the W&M upset)
URI
Richmond
JMU
UMass

[yorkcountyUNHfan]

no Albany this week?:D

[WrenFGun]

Northeastern
William & Mary
URI
Richmond
JMU
Delaware

A couple of interesting matchups. I think going to W&M is going to be tough for 'Nova, and I think they'll be fired up with a chance to get to 3-1 and break into the polls.

UMass can't stop anyone right now, and I think UD can control that game. It'll be close in UMass, but I like UD to win it.

[89Hen]

no Albany this week?:D
No kidding. I thought we gave them an honorary CAA membership this year. :)

[danefan]

no Albany this week?:D

Yes, back to JV for us. xrolleyesx
Varsity was fun while it lasted. See you CAA guys again next year, hopefully in Albany for at least a few games......

[89Hen]

Northeastern 31 - Towson 10
Villanova 42 - William & Mary 24
Rhode Island 35 - Brown 28
Richmond 45 - VMI 10
JMU 31 - Hofstra 21
Delaware 24 - UMass 21

[93henfan]

Northeastern
Villanova
Rhode Island
Richmond
JMU
Delaware

EDIT: I SWEAR I didn't copy off of 89!

[89Hen]

EDIT: I SWEAR I didn't copy off of 89!
In all fairness, only the UD/UMass and possibly the JMU/Hofstra game should be in doubt. URI will need to play well to beat Brown, but you figure most of us CAA homers will pick them. xsmiley_wix

[th0m]

In all fairness, only the UD/UMass and possibly the JMU/Hofstra game should be in doubt. URI will need to play well to beat Brown, but you figure most of us CAA homers will pick them. xsmiley_wix

Yeah Brown - URI was pretty much a toss-up but when in doubt go with the CAA team ;)

[WrenFGun]

I don't expect the JMU/Hofstra game to be particularly close, personally. I think W&M has a much better shot.

[KAUMASS]

Villanova/William & Mary
URI/Brown
JMU/Hofstra
Northeastern/Towson
Richmond/VMI
UMass/Delaware

UMass by 3 at McGuirk. (coin flip, but Umass is at home) Both teams fighting for thier lives here..Could the UMass D show up?

URI/ Brown should be a coin flip as well...I don't see any other upsets unless bad weather shows up Saturday..

[andy7171]

Northeastern at Towson
Villanova at William & Mary
Brown at Rhode Island
Richmond at VMI
Hofstra at JMU
Delaware at UMass

[Kymermosst]

Northeastern at Towson - Northeastern got the Parson's advantage last week, but won't travel well.
Villanova at William & Mary - 'Nova is clearly better than their supposed 4th in the CAA South
Brown at Rhode Island - URI is a tough place to play, and it might as well be a home game for both teams. All 4,000 RI residents should come out for this one.
Richmond at VMI - Richmond gets redemption
Hofstra at JMU - Hofstra is a wild card in every game...Except a game in Harrisonburg
Delaware at UMass - Two teams who need to figure things out. Thankfully, UMass is at home and wins this one comfortably, but not easily.

[andy7171]

Northeastern at Towson - Northeastern got the Parson's advantage last week, but won't travel well.


xeekx xeekx xeekx
xsmiley_wix

[HENJOHN]

UD & UMASS are on TV in CN8 this weekend. Should be one of the better games coming up.

[BlueHen86]

Yes, back to JV for us. xrolleyesx
Varsity was fun while it lasted. See you CAA guys again next year, hopefully in Albany for at least a few games......
Good luck with your non-conference schedule.xlolx

[BlueHen86]

Northeastern at Towson
Villanova at William & Mary
Brown at Rhode Island
Richmond at VMI
Hofstra at JMU
Delaware at UMass I give UMass a slight edge because they are at home. I expect it to be close either way.

[danefan]

Good luck with your non-conference schedule.xlolx

Funny because that's the way it actually feels. I couldn't put my finger on it, but you go it spot-on.

[ccd494]

Ahh... Maine's bye week. Usually time for someone to get arrested, the team to have two straight weeks of Cosgrove's practices to get through, and in the end they'll quit on the season.

I'm looking forward to it.

[jlcharles]

Northeastern at Towson - less than 7 points
Villanova at William & Mary - 2 touchdowns
Brown at Rhode Island - URI by a FG
Richmond at VMI - -2 touchdowns
Hofstra at JMU - my bet is this won't be close
Delaware at UMass - in a nailbiter

[brownbear]

Northeastern at Towson - Northeastern by 7
Villanova at William & Mary - Villanova by 10
Brown at Rhode Island - Brown by 3
Richmond at VMI - Richmond by 21
Hofstra at JMU - JMU by 14
Delaware at UMass - UMass by 4

[Uncle Buck]

Northeastern 21 Towson 17 - Northeastern scores late to win
Villanova 32 William & Mary 30 - Nova hangs on
Brown 17 Rhode Island 20 - URI gets up for the W and back on the scoreboard
Richmond 42 VMI 24 - Richmond rebounds
Hofstra at JMU - I won't pick a score since it could get ugly. I just hope i'm as wrong as WrenFGun was about the UD/Albany game last week. ;)
Delaware 28 UMass 24 - This could go either way unless UD's offense is back on track.

[mcveyrl]

UD & UMASS are on TV in CN8 this weekend. Should be one of the better games coming up.

Comcast Sports South is also broadcasting it down here. The DVR is already set!

[Rob Iola]

Northeastern at Towson - pretty much a toss-up, so I'll take the home team.
Villanova at William & Mary - Bill & Mary are much better than people think, with a solid senior at QB - gotta like them at home.
Brown at Rhode Island - the Ivies look really weak this year.
Richmond at VMI - VMI tougher than usual, as they did play Ohio close for 3 quarters last week, but Richmond's out for blood.
Hofstra at JMU - Maybe close in Hempstead, but not in Harrisonburg.
Delaware at UMass - If UD can run the ball it'll be a long afternoon of catch-up for UMass.

[EmeryZach]

Northeastern 27 - Towson 14
Nova 36 - W&M 21
Brown 17 - URI 14
Richmond 45 - VMI 7
JMU 31 - Hofstra 17
Delaware 42 - UMass 35

[JmuSkinsfan]

Northeastern 24 - Towson 21
W&M 37 - 'Nova 28
URI 31 - Brown 26
Richmond 56 - VMI 7
JMU 45 - Hofstra 20
UMass 42 - Delaware 31

[bluehenbillk]

Northeastern by a TD, long year for Towson.
W&M on the last possession of the game.
Brown pretty much because URI can't stop anyone.
Richmond big over a bad VMI team.
JMU comfortable over before they start the CAA South portion of the sked.
Delaware wins because they have maybe the best D in the league & UMass has struggled immensely on that side of the ball.

[mainejeff]

Jack Cosgrove - Bye-Bye.

[jstclmet]

Wk#1 8-1-1
Wk#2 7-1
Wk#3 7-2
Wk#4 8-2
Wk#5 8-0
38/45 = 85% xsmiley_wix

Delaware 10 @ UMass 17 - UMass had two weeks to prepare and get their defensive woes corrected. Loser on the outside looking in at the playoff picture.

Brown 21 @ Rhode Island 24

Nova 42 @ W&M 21 - Word out of W&M is that they have DB's stronger than every starting OL. Either those are some very strong DB's or.......Nonetheless, the Tribe will have their hands full, and should give a spirited effort in front of the soldout home crowd.

Northeastern 14 @ Towson 17 - Hard fought games that TU wins with a FG as time expires.

Hofstra 7 @ JMU 28 - Nuff said, as the new #1 holds onto their ranking for another week.

VMI 10 @ UR 31 - Bounce back win for the Spiders.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Jack Cosgrove - Bye-Bye.

Didn't Maine just give him a contract extension? xconfusedx xconfusedx xconfusedx

[ccd494]

Didn't Maine just give him a contract extension? xconfusedx xconfusedx xconfusedx

The DUMBEST contract extension ever given to anyone, in any situation.

[GannonFan]

The DUMBEST contract extension ever given to anyone, in any situation.

Ranks right up there with the extension URI gave Stowers before they eventually got rid of him too. Maybe that's a helpful precedent for you guys, maybe this means Cosgrove is really near the end? xthumbsupx

[OxSoxUNH05]

Northeastern at Towson
Villanova at William & Mary
Brown at Rhode Island
Richmond at VMI
Hofstra at JMU
Delaware at UMass

[Col Hogan]

Northeastern at Towson - Encouraged by last weeks win, NE takes it to the Tigers...
Villanova at William & Mary - A toss up in my mind, but Nova edges the Tribe
Brown at Rhode Island - The Ocean State's Best...
Richmond at VMI - The Keydets get krushed
Hofstra at JMU - I've seen them...I believe...
Delaware at UMass - A couple of reasons, least of which is homerism...The defense started to show life against Texas Tech, especially the secondary...senior center Sean Calicchio should be back...the bye week should be a boost as other injuries are healing...

[Tribe4SF]

Nova 42 @ W&M 21 - Word out of W&M is that they have DB's stronger than every starting OL. Either those are some very strong DB's or.......Nonetheless, the Tribe will have their hands full, and should give a spirited effort in front of the soldout home crowd.

.

As I asked on the Zone, what is that all about???

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

Northeastern 38 at Towson 28 NU has been tested and is ready to go on a mini-run at the expense of the Tigers

Villanova 35 at William & Mary 21 'Cats are getting national attention now!

Brown 28 at Rhode Island 27 URI is on the way back, but suffers yet another tough loss. Tough to with too many youngsters playing key roles against a well-coached Phil Estes team.

Richmond 56 at VMI 7 Only Keydet cannon at the gates will stop the Spiders in this one.

Hofstra 7 at JMU 45 Woe is the Pride after JMU almost got embarrassed in the rain up north

Delaware 57 at UMass 56 Unbelievable. A Don Brown team without a national calibre defense. UNH is already getting excited! ;-)

[19Duke97]

Northeastern 28 at Towson 24 Northeastern is the better team, but Towson is at home to keep it close

Villanova 35 at William & Mary 31 VU continues its roll, but W&M gives them a scare in Williamsburg

Brown 24 at Rhode Island 21 Brown a little bit better right now, URI is a yer or two away..
Richmond 49 at VMI 21 Keydets are at home and better than most would ascknowledge

Hofstra 14 at JMU 31 JMU just too strong, and at home.

Delaware 28 at UMass 31 Tough tough game to call, but UMASS had two weeks to prepare and they are at home, and need this game badly.

[caribbeanhen]

Delaware defense is banged up, depth will be tested but they are deep
our QB reminds me of that wall street viotility index, big ups followed by big dips

our chance lies in that UMASS always makes alot of mistakes
Hens win 30-28

[89Hen]

Delaware at UMass - A couple of reasons, least of which is homerism...The defense started to show life against Texas Tech, especially the secondary...senior center Sean Calicchio should be back...the bye week should be a boost as other injuries are healing...
I didn't get to see any of that game and I know it's hard to gauge how any defense does against TT, but 56 points in 3 quarters, 27 first downs, 538 total yards... help me out here. xeyebrowx


Texas Tech (4-0) dominated the Minutemen from the outset. The Red Raiders scored on six of seven possessions in the first half and led 42-7 at the intermission.

It was the most first-half points for the Red Raiders since late September 2006 when they scored 42 points against Southeast Louisiana in an eventually 62-0 win.

And it could have been worse. Tremain Swindall, Detron Lewis and All-American Michael Crabtree were each unable to hold onto passes in the end zone.

Massachusetts couldn't summon much resistance the rest of the game.

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282642641

[GannonFan]

It’s autumn and the first week of October is upon us, and now the games start getting real serious, especially with conference play becoming more frequent. Here’s my take:

Northeastern 35 Towson 10 – Just a dreadful year for Towson, and they haven’t even played much of the CAA South yet. Northeastern’s been solid, if not always in the win column, and they should start fixing that with a win against the Tigers.

Hofstra 17 JMU 35 – JMU avoided the Maine trap last week after a tough first half and now returns home as the new #1 team in the land. Unlike the previous two weeks, JMU should retain the #1 ranking for another week. Hofstra isn’t a bad side, and they trashed Stony Brook last week, but it’s asking too much for them to go into Harrisonburg and put up too much of a fight. It helps that it’s an early afternoon game as that will lessen the homefield advantage, but Hofstra doesn’t have the horses to contain or keep up with JMU.

villanova 21 William and Mary 24 – nova shocked most observers last week, not winning, but in the ease of their win over Richmond. Now nova has to take the show on the road to a place where they historically have not fared well. W&M had last week off and is a team that is intriguing – they look better than last year, and Phillips is perhaps the best QB in the conference, but they haven’t really been tested to see how good they are. That changes this week. W&M got an extra week to prepare for nova and Laycock should be able to pass on a nova D that’s better against the run. It’ll be close, but I think the Tribe pull it out.

Brown 28 Rhode Island 35 – URI hasn’t always fared well in the annual battle for the state bragging rights, but there’s at least a new attitude in Kingston, if not a successful one yet. Brown’s 2-0 but hasn’t looked dominating, and URI has shown a penchant to be a tough opponent. I like the URI resurgence to continue and the Rams to win the state this year.

Richmond 45 VMI 3 – Richmond’s running game got stuffed last week and Ward wasn’t effective enough throwing the ball to escape the upset on the Main Line. Luckily for Richmond, it’s like a bye week this week with hapless VMI playing host. The talent gap is just too much for this to be anything but a blowout.

Delaware 35 UMass 24 – The most intriguing game of the day outside of Williamsburg happens in Amherst as UD and UMass matchup with the loser looking like a longshot at best to make the playoffs. UD comes in with renewed confidence after a thorough domination of an Albany team that had proved pesky against CAA competition this year. UD’s defense looks legit and they get healthier this week welcoming two starters back, including the beast Marcorelle. On offense, Schoenhoft for UD may have finally found his groove as he looked much more polished in the 2nd half against the Great Danes. UMass is a team coming off a bye week wondering about their identity. Their defense has been non-existent early on and that’s baffling considering all the returners they had. UD in 2004 came into Amherst much the same way they are this year – questionable QB but with a strong running game and tough defense. While Coen may present problems for the Hens, I see ’04 all over again and the Hens walking out of Amherst with the win.

[Col Hogan]

I didn't get to see any of that game and I know it's hard to gauge how any defense does against TT, but 56 points in 3 quarters, 27 first downs, 538 total yards... help me out here. xeyebrowx



http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282642641

For info on games I listen to, I go to UMass74's blog site...he attended the game and had some interesting comments that buoyed my confidence...


Again, we played really, really hard. UMass made some mistakes that hurt us, but it was an effort to be proud of. I liked the hitting the defense brought. If we build on this, we could have a good year.


Sean Smalls did an excellent job on Michael Crabtree. He had five receptions and one TD on a two yard slant. Whoopee.

Again, nobody quit and Texas Tech going it on fourth down while up big, seemed to keep everybody from UMass working hard.

http://umass74.blogspot.com/

So that, with two weeks to prepare, has me thinking the defense found it self and will stop the Hens...xpeacex

[89Hen]

So that, with two weeks to prepare, has me thinking the defense found it self and will stop the Hens...xpeacex
Sounds like the tried really hard. xeyebrowx

[andy7171]

Sounds like the tried really hard. xeyebrowx

Well that's more than I can say about Towson.

[JMU2K_DukeDawg]

Richmond 45 VMI 3 – Richmond’s running game got stuffed last week and Ward wasn’t effective enough throwing the ball to escape the upset on the Main Line. Luckily for Richmond, it’s like a bye week this week with hapless VMI playing host. The talent gap is just too much for this to be anything but a blowout.

I dunno, VMI put up 31 on Ohio. I know, that's a pretty bad MAC team, but still... I think Richmond will win no problem, but I put the over under on this one closer to 70. VMI will score some points.

[GannonFan]

I dunno, VMI put up 31 on Ohio. I know, that's a pretty bad MAC team, but still... I think Richmond will win no problem, but I put the over under on this one closer to 70. VMI will score some points.

VMI also only put up 17 against W&M and I fancy Richmond's D more than W&M's.

[FanOfAllThatIsJMU]

Hofstra 17 JMU 35 – JMU avoided the Maine trap last week after a tough first half and now returns home as the new #1 team in the land. Unlike the previous two weeks, JMU should retain the #1 ranking for another week. Hofstra isn’t a bad side, and they trashed Stony Brook last week, but it’s asking too much for them to go into Harrisonburg and put up too much of a fight. It helps that it’s an early afternoon game as that will lessen the homefield advantage, but Hofstra doesn’t have the horses to contain or keep up with JMU.



also Parents Weekend. means the place will be relatively subdued xmadx

[WMTribe90]

I dunno, VMI put up 31 on Ohio. I know, that's a pretty bad MAC team, but still... I think Richmond will win no problem, but I put the over under on this one closer to 70. VMI will score some points.


VMI also only put up 17 against W&M and I fancy Richmond's D more than W&M's.

FWIW, WM defense held NCST to 67 yards rushing. VMI had more yards of offense against Ohio U than any of their IA opponents including OSU. VMI will score more than 3 points against Richmond.

[jlcharles]

VMI also only put up 17 against W&M and I fancy Richmond's D more than W&M's.

And seeing as how nova shredded the Richmond D, they should be able to do the same against a W&M D that you don't think as highly of.

Now, take off the last drive where the D went into a prevent defense instead of dominating like they did the rest of the game and we gave up about 200 yards in the air.

W&M looks to be averaging around 190yards passing per game. Granted, they blew out the two teams they played, but still. What makes you think they're going to be able to pass on us from what you've seen so far?

[GannonFan]

And seeing as how nova shredded the Richmond D, they should be able to do the same against a W&M D that you don't think as highly of.

Now, take off the last drive where the D went into a prevent defense instead of dominating like they did the rest of the game and we gave up about 200 yards in the air.

W&M looks to be averaging around 190yards passing per game. Granted, they blew out the two teams they played, but still. What makes you think they're going to be able to pass on us from what you've seen so far?

Phillips does, that's why I think they can pass. Richmond is a running team that passes second, W&M is a passing team that can't really run. W&M hasn't played anyone yet outside of NC St so stats and other things aren't very telling. Phillips can throw the rock around, though.

[GeeWiz]

NU 35 Towson 28 - I think the NU running game will give TU fits and keep the ball away from Schaefer long enough to pull out a win

'Nova 34 W&M 28 - The Tribe jumps out to a big lead before the Wildcats storm back to win

URI 31 Brown 28 - Rhody kicks a game winning FG to win the Govs' cup

Richmond 42 VMI 14 - Spiders rebound from the 'Nova loss to record a easy win

JMU 35 Hofstra 14 - #1 Dukes roll all over the Pride. Too much talent on both sides of the ball for HU

UMass 28 UD 24 - I want to pick UD, but I get the feeling UM will finally play well enough on defense to win

[Husky Alum]

Towson over NU - heart says dogs, head says cats
Nova over W&M
Brown over URI - Ramd beat a pretty good Harvard team last week
Richmond over VMI
JMU over Hofstra
Hens over Don Brown

Bye ekes out a close one against Maine

UNH clobbers Idle

Open has the week off.

[jstclmet]

Phillips does, that's why I think they can pass. Richmond is a running team that passes second, W&M is a passing team that can't really run. W&M hasn't played anyone yet outside of NC St so stats and other things aren't very telling. Phillips can throw the rock around, though.

They had Phillips last year, and word is their O-Line is not as good as last years.

[Monarch History]

Northeastern at Towson
Villanova at William & Mary * 'Nova is flat after last week's win
Brown at Rhode Island
Richmond at VMI
Hofstra at JMU
Delaware at UMass

[elcid96]

Northeastern at Towson
Villanova at William & Mary
Brown at Rhode Island
Richmond at VMI
Hofstra at JMU
Delaware at UMass

[Hoyadestroya85]

Villanova at William & Mary * 'Nova is flat after last week's win


And your basis for this?

[GannonFan]

They had Phillips last year, and word is their O-Line is not as good as last years.

You played them at home last year and the W&M people are much more excited about this year's team than last year's so "the word" may not be terribly reliable. Hard to know anything about W&M until this game so we'll have to see.

[WMTribe90]

The "word" on WM's OL is incorrect. The OL was a question coming into the season, but so far they are performing at least as good as last year's line. VU should be favored, but its obvious jstclmet and his "inside source" know very little about this WM squad. We're improved over last year, but still have plenty of room for improvement. We'll find out Saturday just how far we've come.

[jstclmet]

The "word" on WM's OL is incorrect. The OL was a question coming into the season, but so far they are performing at least as good as last year's line. VU should be favored, but its obvious jstclmet and his "inside source" know very little about this WM squad. We're improved over last year, but still have plenty of room for improvement. We'll find out Saturday just how far we've come.

Friendly suggestion....:D have your O-Line study last year's Nova/W&M game film, then the Nova/HU game film, then Nova/TU, Nova/UD, and last week's Nova/UR.....The BLITZ COMETH!!!!! Try to stop it if you can.

Phillips is a good QB, and can run and throw with the best of them. But, he like so many QB's before him need blocking. I already feel bad for him, and it's just Tuesday. I wouldn't encourage Phillips to watch any of the aforementioned tapes. It may cause nausea xeekx

Good Luck.

[YoUDeeMan]

Friendly suggestion....:D have your O-Line study last year's Nova/W&M game film, then the Nova/HU game film, then Nova/TU, Nova/UD, and last week's Nova/UR.....The BLITZ COMETH!!!!! Try to stop it if you can.

Phillips is a good QB, and can run and throw with the best of them. But, he like so many QB's before him need blocking. I already feel bad for him, and it's just Tuesday. I wouldn't encourage Phillips to watch any of the aforementioned tapes. It may cause nausea xeekx

Good Luck.

Damn, a nova fan talkin' trash. xnonox

Wait...........................a nova fan...........period!!! xeekx

:D

[soccerguy315]

I would like to think with [what appear so far to be] quality RBs (3 or 4 of them) W&M will be able to beat the blitz with some quick passed to the RBs in the flat, or some solid runs to beat the pass blitz...

should be a good game. I would bet all my money it will be significantly closer than last year.

[Hoyadestroya85]

I'm glad to see Villanova fans besides myself coming out on the board to support the team (i've been by myself for a while)
It looks like Jake Phillips may not play against Villanova. I don't know much about Bill and Mary.. but what does this do to your offense?

[th0m]

Friendly suggestion....:D have your O-Line study last year's Nova/W&M game film, then the Nova/HU game film, then Nova/TU, Nova/UD, and last week's Nova/UR.....The BLITZ COMETH!!!!! Try to stop it if you can.

Phillips is a good QB, and can run and throw with the best of them. But, he like so many QB's before him need blocking. I already feel bad for him, and it's just Tuesday. I wouldn't encourage Phillips to watch any of the aforementioned tapes. It may cause nausea xeekx

Good Luck.

You're causing nausea alright....xoopsx

[cougarpines]

Damn, a nova fan talkin' trash. xnonox

Wait...........................a nova fan...........period!!! xeekx

:D

After watching the game on Sat. I didn't know they had fans at least any that attend games.

[Tribe4SF]

I'm glad to see Villanova fans besides myself coming out on the board to support the team (i've been by myself for a while)
It looks like Jake Phillips may not play against Villanova. I don't know much about Bill and Mary.. but what does this do to your offense?

As Laycock said in his Monday interview, he's less concerned about what Jake's absence may do to our offense than what Villanova's D will do to it. They impressed me mightily against Richmond, limiting the Spider running game, and applying pressure to Ward on nearly every passing down.

If Jake can't go it will be RJ Archer under center. As Laycock also said, the content of the offense doesn't change much with Archer in. Similar style QB, with a similar skill set, except lacking the experience. RJ was a starting WR last year, and switched back to QB last Spring to fill the backup gap left by Mike Potts' graduation. Villanova fans have seen him before. Over the past two meetings he had seven catches for 83 yards against the Wildcats.

[Tribe4SF]

Friendly suggestion....:D have your O-Line study last year's Nova/W&M game film, then the Nova/HU game film, then Nova/TU, Nova/UD, and last week's Nova/UR.....The BLITZ COMETH!!!!! Try to stop it if you can.

Phillips is a good QB, and can run and throw with the best of them. But, he like so many QB's before him need blocking. I already feel bad for him, and it's just Tuesday. I wouldn't encourage Phillips to watch any of the aforementioned tapes. It may cause nausea xeekx

Good Luck.

Last year's loss to Nova was certainly not on the offense. Two fumbled kickoff returns, and one other fumble led to Nova TD drives of 17, 21 and 8 yards. The offense scored on their first three possessions where the kickoff wasn't fumbled, and totaled 461 yards for the game. Poor defense, and abysmal special teams play was last year's story for the Tribe.

[TribeGuy09]

As Laycock said in his Monday interview, he's less concerned about what Jake's absence may do to our offense than what Villanova's D will do to it. They impressed me mightily against Richmond, limiting the Spider running game, and applying pressure to Ward on nearly every passing down.

If Jake can't go it will be RJ Archer under center. As Laycock also said, the content of the offense doesn't change much with Archer in. Similar style QB, with a similar skill set, except lacking the experience. RJ was a starting WR last year, and switched back to QB last Spring to fill the backup gap left by Mike Potts' graduation. Villanova fans have seen him before. Over the past two meetings he had seven catches for 83 yards against the Wildcats.

What's that all about???

[Tribe4SF]

What's that all about???

Jimmye stated in his Monday interview that Jake is very questionable for this week with a foot injury suffered in the NSU game.

[GannonFan]

Yeah, if Phillips doesn't play W&M doesn't have a chance.

[89Hen]

Yeah, if Phillips doesn't play W&M doesn't have a chance.
Too late. You can't change your prediction now. :p

[Tribe4SF]

Yeah, if Phillips doesn't play W&M doesn't have a chance.


Two clips of Archer playing this year.

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2008/video/ncst/mactd2.html

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2008/video/VMI/archer29.html

[Tribe4SF]

Clips of Archer from last year at WR. First three are against Villanova.

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2007/video/vu/archer2.mov

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2007/video/vu/archer1.mov

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2007/video/vu/archer.mov

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2007/video/vt/archercatch.mov

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2007/video/vmi/archergrab.mov

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2007/video/ud/11-16.mov

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2007/video/tu/archer.mov

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2007/video/lu/archcatch.mov

http://www.tribeathletics.com/files/fb/2007/video/lu/pottsarch.mov

[jstclmet]

You're causing nausea alright....xoopsx

Save your Pepto for 10/25, but take care of your business up till then. We'd like to take another #1 ranking from someone.xnodx

[jlcharles]

There actually are some Nova football fans out there.

[YoUDeeMan]

There actually are some Nova football fans out there.

Official attendance numbers do not show many nova football fans "out there". Perhaps a large percentage of them have been captured and put into the underfunded breeding program in an effort to increase their numbers.

However, early reports indicate the species doesn't reproduce well and, once returned to the wild, rarely, if ever, return to the stadium.

savethewildkittyfans.org

[jlcharles]

Official attendance numbers do not show many nova football fans "out there". Perhaps a large percentage of them have been captured and put into the underfunded breeding program in an effort to increase their numbers.

However, early reports indicate the species doesn't reproduce well and, once returned to the wild, rarely, if ever, return to the stadium.

savethewildkittyfans.org

At least we pull better than Temple. That's an accomplishment, I think.

[GannonFan]

At least we pull better than Temple. That's an accomplishment, I think.

Being one of the few who have been to both nova and Temple (and for non-UD games at nova) let's just say, there's not really a clear winner in that regard. ;)

[jstclmet]

Being one of the few who have been to both nova and Temple (and for non-UD games at nova) let's just say, there's not really a clear winner in that regard. ;)

Catch us next season at the Linc, then you'll have your answer. It will be better than watching the UD offense again next year against anyone.xlolx

[Hoyadestroya85]

Especially if Blowenhoft is still the quarterback

[GannonFan]

Catch us next season at the Linc, then you'll have your answer. It will be better than watching the UD offense again next year against anyone.xlolx

Fine, I'll see all 5 of you next year. Do you all share a row or do you move around the stadium really fast to make it look like more people?? :p

[jstclmet]

Fine, I'll see all 5 of you next year. Do you all share a row or do you move around the stadium really fast to make it look like more people?? :p

If next season is too far away, we'll be having a pretty good home game (some call it Homecoming) on 10/25 against this team from Harrisonburg. They're not too bad. You will notice the Wildcat fans as they will be clad in blue with a giant "V" somewhere on their person.

On 11/22, we invade henland to thump on your football team as a warm-up for the playoffs. Again, we'll be clad in blue with the big symbolic "V" somewhere upon us. We will be the only fans cheering on the 11/22 date.xlolx xnodx xrotatehx xthumbsupx

It's usually cold in late Nov, so I'll understand if you choose to stay home with the family.

[EmeryZach]

Official attendance numbers do not show many nova football fans "out there". Perhaps a large percentage of them have been captured and put into the underfunded breeding program in an effort to increase their numbers.

However, early reports indicate the species doesn't reproduce well and, once returned to the wild, rarely, if ever, return to the stadium.

savethewildkittyfans.org

The get lost and end up watching basketball practice.

[elcid96]

When did Villanova get a football team? I have never heard of this.

[jstclmet]

When did Villanova get a football team? I have never heard of this.

If you look quickly, you might see us as you fall below us in the rankings after this weekendxoopsx

[mcveyrl]

Everybody's jumping on the "Nova bandcar this year... :p
:D

[GannonFan]

If next season is too far away, we'll be having a pretty good home game (some call it Homecoming) on 10/25 against this team from Harrisonburg. They're not too bad. You will notice the Wildcat fans as they will be clad in blue with a giant "V" somewhere on their person.

On 11/22, we invade henland to thump on your football team as a warm-up for the playoffs. Again, we'll be clad in blue with the big symbolic "V" somewhere upon us. We will be the only fans cheering on the 11/22 date.xlolx xnodx xrotatehx xthumbsupx

It's usually cold in late Nov, so I'll understand if you choose to stay home with the family.

Homecoming? Of course I know about that, my wife, being a nova grad, loves laughing at the idea of attending a nova game for Homecoming. Like all nova students/alums, she was blissfully unaware of a football at her school until long after graduation.

But hey, we could go - my wife's elementary school in the area is typically inundated with free ticket vouchers to any and all nova games. Normally those vouchers are just thrown in a bin for kids to scribble on during art class, but hey, maybe someone could finally use one of those!

And really, you guys come down to Newark for the games? You do realize nova's been playing in Newark on alternating years for two decades now (longer than that but there's that whole cutting the football program interlude) - it would be nice to finally have some nova fans actually show up for a game in Newark.

I know it'll be a different experience for you, what, actually having people sit next to you and around you, but that's the unfortunate result of a stadium that people come to.

And seriously, what does a nova fan know about football late in November? For the past decade you guys have only been playing that late twice in ten years, and not much before it. Did you find out about it being cold by watching all those Blue Hen playoff games on TV over the years?

[wideright82]

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx ......... bandcar





edit: oh and yes that is post number 1.... usually just a reader... and also a nova fan

[HENJOHN]

There actually are some Nova football fans out there.

I've seen a couple of Villanova games on TV so far and you look loaded to me. Who is the best bet for the QB position? Whitney really hurt us last year as a Freshman.

[89Hen]

edit: oh and yes that is post number 1.... usually just a reader... and also a nova fan
I may have to root for W&M this weekend if they keep crawling out of the woodwork. xrolleyesx :p


Post more often 82. xthumbsupx

[elcid96]

I heard the NOVA fan on this website is actually a fan for hire. He was paid $200.00 by a SOCON member to talk trash to other CAA members. If I heard about this opportunity a little earlier, I would have chipped in. Keep it up NOVA fan (aka paid fan for hire). Love the work.

[Hoyadestroya85]

uh oh.. we're getting representation
guess there is a bandwagon

[HensRock]

Everybody's jumping on the "Nova bandcar this year... :p
:D

beats jumping out of the way of the priestcar!

zzzzzzzzzzzzing!

[Hoyadestroya85]

once again, that long snapper and his family had it coming

[jlcharles]

blah blah blah..some rambling nonsense...blah blah blah
And really, you guys come down to Newark for the games? You do realize nova's been playing in Newark on alternating years for two decades now (longer than that but there's that whole cutting the football program interlude) - it would be nice to finally have some nova fans actually show up for a game in Newark.

blah blah blah...more inane nonsense...blah blah blah

Been there every other year for the past 10, since I was in school. Actually left early in 03 when we were losing late, only to hear Gordon drive the field and win the game. And why did I leave early? Delawarites are even worse than Jerseyans at driving in traffic. How far is 95 from the parking lot? Less than a mile? I guess the hillbillies aren't used to driving cars in anything other than a circle.

[Nebuta]

Northeastern
William & Mary
Brown
Richmond
JMU
Delaware

[BDKJMU]

The DUMBEST contract extension ever given to anyone, in any situation.

Hey, Mickey says among the best coaches in America :p Ok, well maybe Matthews is just sticking up for his buddy, as apparently they are good friends.

"And Cosgrove won’t be second-guessed by his opposition. He was already so highly regarded in CAA circles both for doing more with less and for the loyalty he’s shown his alma mater, but JMU coach Mickey Matthews said Saturday’s game only reinforced his opinion of Cosgrove.

“We think Jack Cosgrove is as good a football coach as there is in America,” Matthews said. “I knew he’d have his guys ready.”

And, Matthews said, when the game was on the line, he knew Cosgrove would not hesitate to be daring.

“When it was 17-10, if Jack scores he’s going for two,” Matthews said. “He had a chance for an upset and his kids were in the game. I’ve been on that sideline too, where the other team’s better. You just want to get the game into the fourth quarter with a chance to win. He had done that. He had done a great job of coaching.”"

http://www.dnronline.com/details.php?AID=31817&CHID=3

[89Hen]

And why did I leave early? Delawarites are even worse than Jerseyans at driving in traffic. How far is 95 from the parking lot? Less than a mile? I guess the hillbillies aren't used to driving cars in anything other than a circle.
xconfusedx That's a strange comment. I live exactly 100 miles from the Tub and I've never taken longer than 1:45 to get home from a game. xpeacex

[HensRock]

Been there every other year for the past 10, since I was in school. Actually left early in 03 when we were losing late, only to hear Gordon drive the field and win the game. And why did I leave early? Delawarites are even worse than Jerseyans at driving in traffic. How far is 95 from the parking lot? Less than a mile? I guess the hillbillies aren't used to driving cars in anything other than a circle.

Yeah, I'm not getting it either.

Plus the '03 game was in Villanova, not Newark and was won by Delaware. It clinched the A10 Title for UD and the autobid. Maybe you were confused because the majoirty of fans there that day wore blue and gold and were rooting for the Hens.

That was also the day of the infamous "priestcar" incident. And NO, he and his family did NOT "have it coming", Destroya

[jlcharles]

You're right. It was 2002 that I left early. I don't know, maybe there was an accident that is sticking in my head and representing traffic by the stadium.

Fr. Lazor wouldn't have run them over if they didn't have it coming. xlolx

And the only good thing about Delaware visiting us is the school isn't as much of a douche over tailgating. And it's much more tolerable now with assigned spots in the tailgating lot. it always pissed me off seeing them allowing delaware fans into the "exclusive" tailgating lot and taking away our spots.

[GannonFan]

And it's much more tolerable now with assigned spots in the tailgating lot. it always pissed me off seeing them allowing delaware fans into the "exclusive" tailgating lot and taking away our spots.

Your "spots"? I thought you guys all just drove down in one car, what did you did the extra space for? :p

[Hoyadestroya85]

Your "spots"? I thought you guys all just drove down in one car, what did you did the extra space for? :p

there are 3 cars.. and they're all obnoxiously large Blue Hen long snapper killing machines

[GannonFan]

there are 3 cars.. and they're all obnoxiously large Blue Hen long snapper killing machines

Well, that priest probably was drunk so he probably did think he saw 3 cars when there was only 1. xnodx

[YoUDeeMan]

“When it was 17-10, if Jack scores he’s going for two,” Matthews said. “He had a chance for an upset and his kids were in the game. I’ve been on that sideline too, where the other team’s better. You just want to get the game into the fourth quarter with a chance to win. He had done that. He had done a great job of coaching.”"

http://www.dnronline.com/details.php?AID=31817&CHID=3


Ah, Mickey. "My team is better, but Jack out coached me." xnodx xlolx

[DB_Atlantic10]

VMI also only put up 17 against W&M and I fancy Richmond's D more than W&M's.
Yes, but VMI runs that double wing offense....and it's purely assignment football for defenses. W&M has had their annual share of preparing for them, OHIO more than likely overlooked VMI as a easy win. Also VMI can't really stop anyone regardless....so every mistake on their part means you end up going up a score.......:)

[DB_Atlantic10]

Being one of the few who have been to both nova and Temple (and for non-UD games at nova) let's just say, there's not really a clear winner in that regard. ;)I heard that the fans stormed the field after the UR game... So are you saying that the fans merely breezed the field, as stormed would be too big a word......xlolx

[GannonFan]

I heard that the fans stormed the field after the UR game... So are you saying that the fans merely breezed the field, as stormed would be too big a word......xlolx

Yes, when you can actually count the number of people who "stormed" the field, it can no longer be called "storming" the field. xlolx

[GannonFan]

Been there every other year for the past 10, since I was in school. Actually left early in 03 when we were losing late, only to hear Gordon drive the field and win the game. And why did I leave early? Delawarites are even worse than Jerseyans at driving in traffic. How far is 95 from the parking lot? Less than a mile? I guess the hillbillies aren't used to driving cars in anything other than a circle.

Come to think about it, that's an odd comment for a nova fan to make, at least one who claims to have actually attended a nova football game (the number is very low of course). Leaving the parking lots there onto Lancaster Avenue to get to the Blue Route is really no trip in the park either. Again, about a mile to go but seems to take hours. Maybe Radnor is full of hillbillies too then? xlolx

[jlcharles]

Come to think about it, that's an odd comment for a nova fan to make, at least one who claims to have actually attended a nova football game (the number is very low of course). Leaving the parking lots there onto Lancaster Avenue to get to the Blue Route is really no trip in the park either. Again, about a mile to go but seems to take hours. Maybe Radnor is full of hillbillies too then? xlolx

Delaware hillbillies don't know any back ways around the traffic. Instead of going down Lancaster, you go down Ithan towards South Campus. Hook a right past "Rape trail" (Hoya, do you guys still call it that? Not that a rape ever happened there, but it was dark as **** at night, so it kinda just got that name I guess. Basically, it's your first right when you see the dorms of South Campus). Then you make a left at the train station and go through the neighborhood. And eventually, you end up at the corner where Campus Corner and the Coastal is. Voila. You just missed all the traffic from Ithan to 320.

And anyway, I go the other way down Montgomery and up to Route 1.

My directions may be difficult for you though. They involve not only left turns, but rights as well.

[89Hen]

I'd say spot on four of six, one that I don't think anyone guessed and one homer pick.

Northeastern 31 - Towson 10 (35-17) xthumbsupx
Villanova 42 - William & Mary 24 (38-28) xthumbsupx
Rhode Island 35 - Brown 28 (37-13) xthumbsupx
Richmond 45 - VMI 10 (56-16) xthumbsupx
JMU 31 - Hofstra 21 (56-0) xeekx
Delaware 24 - UMass 21 (7-17) xsmhx

[jlcharles]

Northeastern at Towson - less than 7 points
Villanova at William & Mary - 2 touchdowns
Brown at Rhode Island - URI by a FG
Richmond at VMI - -2 touchdowns
Hofstra at JMU - my bet is this won't be close
Delaware at UMass - in a nailbiter

Picked em all correctly, but my "scores" were off on just about all of them.