New Hampshire vs. Northeastern

[santosballnewhampshire]

Okay, 'Cats coming off a toughh loss to William & Mary, while Northeastern comes off of a tough loss as well, losing to UMASS. This will likely be a high scoring affair, expect a lot of points scored on both sides, and may be considered a must-win for the Wildcats.

[WrenFGun]

I'd be pretty surprised if Northeastern didn't put up at least 35 points on UNH, so UNH's offense is going to have to score virtually every possession to get the win. Every defensive stop buys them time, but you can't count on many. It should be close, but I don't trust UNH's defense to come up with any kind of game defining play. The offense will have to carry the effort.

[Husky Alum]

UNH 63
NU 62

In 4 OT

This time Hager goes for 2 in OT #4 and doesn't make it.

[UNHWildCats]

UNH 63
NU 62

In 4 OT

This time Hager goes for 2 in OT #4 and doesn't make it.
xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx good im not sure I could handle another loss in OT on a 2 pointer.

[UNHFootballAlum]

UNH will handle the Huskies running game in the first half, but it is the second half that I am worried about. The defense seems to wear down in half #2. They need to be in better shape knowing that the offense is a quick strike offense. It will be a close game. I think that UNH will pull out the win

[Dane96]

Handle the Huskies running game? UMass got ripped by the Huskies run game in the first half.

Northeastern, homecoming, good line, nasty little back....i am thinking they are going to ram it down UNH's throats for a bit...until UNH settles in.

[UNH SUPERFAN]

Up here in the North Country we will have our collective fingers crossed hoping UNH can win this time at Northeastern. To say we have not played well there is an understatement, my wife and I ate a very downcast meal in a Boston restaurant 2 years ago after the OT loss, it was UNH's first game without Chicago Bears' Corey Graham who was injured a week earlier. Two years before we won because UNH40 knocked a last second pass down to perserve the win. If we get out of there with a W, no matter the score, this fan will be happy!!

[WrenFGun]

The SE Online speculates that all of Maroney, O'Brien, Wright and Kackert are out Saturday, while the Concord Monitor gives Wright an opportunity to play, which would be a big boost.

If both are out, I'd hope to see a lot more of Kevon Mason and Mike Greene.

[WrenFGun]

Handle the Huskies running game? UMass got ripped by the Huskies run game in the first half.

Northeastern, homecoming, good line, nasty little back....i am thinking they are going to ram it down UNH's throats for a bit...until UNH settles in.

Theoretically and statistically, UNH should be able to control NU's running game. They are allowing 2.9 YPC in their first five games of the season, and those numbers are aided by a couple of enormous runs in a few games (Grimes run last week, for example, though I realize those things happen to everyone).

[KAUMASS]

Northeastern has a nice little offense they run. They keep you off balance, then they run it down your throat, then a trick play, run some more, then a big pass. They have some tall receivers, and Orio can throw a nice ball. Sometimes they will line up their running back in the shot gun, he even completed a pass against us. He is a short, stocky kid, about 5'9" 210.

Their defense is ok-good, they made a few big stops against us including a goal line 4 and 1 stop, but we ran at will off tackle on them and 15 yard curls and posts down the middle were open all day for Coen. Northeastern's defense will need to clean that up, or UNH will pass on them all day.

All in all, Northeastern is a solid football team and I would not want to play them again this year. They are deserving of their 25th ranking in the GPI despite their record.
I havn't seen UNH play all year, but this sounds like it should be a close game. On paper, I would have Northeastern at home favored by 3, but I think UNH will be fired up for some pay back for the last couple of years. If UNH can pound out some good yards on the ground and control the clock, they win in a close one.

Good luck to both teams.

I will definately be watching this game on Comcast Sports Net.

[Husky Alum]

Their defense is ok-good, they made a few big stops against us including a goal line 4 and 1 stop, but we ran at will off tackle on them and 15 yard curls and posts down the middle were open all day for Coen. Northeastern's defense will need to clean that up, or UNH will pass on them all day.

Those curls and posts have been open against NU since about 2004 - for some reason our defensive coaching staff must not realize it - despite the fact that everyone in the world knows we practically concede the 7-15 yard curl.

I think you're overestimating our defense, I don't think it's all that good.

Our offense is good enough to trick you to sleep. I think if we stuck with more of the misdirections in the second half, we'd have won the game.

I see a high scoring, high alcohol content game.

UNHAlum - a friend of mine works for New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins, CO - I've got some Fat Tire beer and other varietals from this wonderful microbrewery.

[KAUMASS]

Those curls and posts have been open against NU since about 2004 - for some reason our defensive coaching staff must not realize it - despite the fact that everyone in the world knows we practically concede the 7-15 yard curl.

I think you're overestimating our defense, I don't think it's all that good.

Our offense is good enough to trick you to sleep. I think if we stuck with more of the misdirections in the second half, we'd have won the game.
I see a high scoring, high alcohol content game.

UNHAlum - a friend of mine works for New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins, CO - I've got some Fat Tire beer and other varietals from this wonderful microbrewery.


That was my conclusion from just one game, you know your defense better than I. I agree if you guys ran the misdirection in the second half more, you probably would have won. Then again, we blew it with the recovered kickoff (not scoring)and our fumble on the one yard line.

[GeeWiz]

UNH is a very explosive team offensively, but I think overall they're finesse team. From the games I've seen they're not very physical and they don't wear you down with size.

That's why I think they've had problem with NU the last few years. NU's defense has been suspect which is why the games have been close.

Despite NU's medicority, the strength of our team had been on the O-Line and they can wear team's down. Ask UMass about our line and I think they'll agree. UMass had no sacks and allowed 233 rush yrds.

In the end I see a close win by NU at home. Obviously, I wouldn't be surprised if UNH won. They're a good team that plays to an excellent offensive system.

[WildcatFan]

UNH 63
NU 62

In 4 OT

This time Hager goes for 2 in OT #4 and doesn't make it.

Don't remind mexbawlingx xbawlingx

[smcwildcat]

I say UNH but broomfield worries me... run defense this year has been pretty good.... "Give them no milk for Orio".....if wright plays ill be happy

[smcwildcat]

I need UNH to throw more deep balls.....trick plays...we have had pratically none....and better special teams

[santosballnewhampshire]

yeah hopefully tom manning shows up tomorrow, a kicking game would be a real help

[WildCat In The Hat]

I think our D will be fine once we (cough-coaching staff) realize what is we are consistently doing wrong on 3rd and long (tip-it aint rocket science). Once we figure that out, I think we have an above average, young D-that is only getting better. Combine that with our O and special teams (last week aside), we will be a strong team for the forseable future. Question is do we have the nuts to be one of the best in the country?

[R3TRO]

With Kackert out, do you think we'll get to see some of the fresh blood in Kenny Howard and Shawn Sweeney late in the game?

[WildCat In The Hat]

With Kackert out, do you think we'll get to see some of the fresh blood in Kenny Howard and Shawn Sweeney late in the game?

No. Can't really see any redshirts being burned (def not Howard-not sure who Sweeney is) when we haven't even touched Jellison's potential. And as far as Simpson goes, he always gets you positive yards. Combo of Simpson and Jellison will definitely not prevent you from winning any game. As much as we miss Kackerts speed and explosiveness, I am still very comfortable with these two. Mix in a talented and experienced line and I think our running game will be fine.

[yorkcountyUNHfan]

Game day baby!!!!

[WrenFGun]

Extremely nervous, and frankly, extremely cold. LET'S GO CATS. PLAY ANY D AT ALL.

[UNHWildCats]

Yahoo doesnt have an audio link up for todays game :(

[UNH_BLUE]

Yahoo doesnt have an audio link up for todays game :(

Why not? No online audio anywhere?

I take it the game is not televised?

[UNHWildCats]

theres audio links beside every game but todays -_-

[UNH_BLUE]

theres audio links beside every game but todays -_-

I'm picking up the pre-game on yahoo, but it's very distorted.

[UNHWildCats]

link?

[UNH_BLUE]

link?

Just the regular Yahoo tab on the wildcats homepage

http://www.unhwildcats.com/

For week's that site has been incorrectly stating this week's opponent is Northwestern instead of Northeastern. Just click the Oct. 18 game between UNH and Northwestern and you'll be able to listen to UNH vs. Northeastern.

[R3TRO]

Just went to the U and picked up an iced coffee and a JB from Franz's... and back with time to spare before kickoff... LET'S GO CATS!!

The game is on Comcast SportsNet...

[UNHWildCats]

WTSN has a listen live link on their website the sound quality is better

http://www.am1270wtsn.com

[UNH_BLUE]

Just went to the U and picked up an iced coffee and a JB from Franz's... and back with time to spare before kickoff... LET'S GO CATS!!

The game is on Comcast SportsNet...

Excellent. The game is televised.

Thanks much!

[R3TRO]

Get this NFL talk show off of CSN and put the game on... these guys are terrible.

[UNHWildCats]

Kackert is out

O'Brien is out

Wright is doubtful but dressed

[UNH_BLUE]

Technical difficulties televising the game on Fox Sports Net. They have a pro football show on right now.

Maybe the tech difficulties are contributing to the poor audio sound.

[UNHWildCats]

Northeastern gets the ball, UNH to defend goal to the left.

[UNHWildCats]

Technical difficulties televising the game on Fox Sports Net. They have a pro football show on right now.

Maybe the tech difficulties are contributing to the poor audio sound.
the audio is fine on the wtsn website i mentioned on page 3

[UNHWildCats]

NE takes the kick to the 36

[UNH_BLUE]

WTSN has a listen live link on their website the sound quality is better

http://www.am1270wtsn.com

Sound is better on TSN. Hopefully CSN can figure out the tech difficulties.

[UNHWildCats]

2nd and 10

3 yard gain


3rd and 7

complete to the TE 1st down NE

[R3TRO]

Sound is better on TSN. Hopefully CSN can figure out the tech difficulties.

Agreed.. I would rather watch the the game than listen to it.

[UNHWildCats]

1st and 10
complete

flag on the play

off sides

2nd and 2
3 yard run


1st down NE

[JMU DUUUKES]

Annoying that CSN isn't working, I actually wanted to watch this game. Oh well.

[UNHWildCats]

1st and 10
complete near the goaline.

1st and Goal
TD NE

[UNHWildCats]

7-0 Northeastern

[UNH_BLUE]

Agreed.. I would rather watch the the game than listen to it.

After listening to The Huskies march down the field with such ease maybe I don't want to watch.

[UNHWildCats]

UNH takes the kick at the 33.

[UNHWildCats]

1st and 10
Simpson runs to the 37

2nd and 6
Simpson run to the 41

3rd and 2
Toman complete to Boyle to the 41

1st down UNH

[UNHWildCats]

Toman completes to Boyle near the 10

1st down

[UNHWildCats]

1st and 10 (from 12)
False start

1st and 15
Toman incomplete

late flag

ineligible receiver

1st and 20
sack back to the 30


flag


facemask on NE

1st and Goal (from 9)
Boyle runs to the no gain

2nd and Goal
Toman incomplete

3rd and Goal
Toman sacked at the 20

[UNHWildCats]

FG attempt

Tom Bishop

36 yard attempt

Good


7-3 Northeastern

[UNHWildCats]

NE takes kick inside 10 and returns it to the 40

flag


Holding on NE

NE starts the drive at the 11

[UNH_BLUE]

NE starts the drive at the 11

and immediately runs for a 15 yd gain.

[smcwildcat]

comcast sportsnet has technical difficulity.....wth

[smcwildcat]

im sick of jim jannot....let me watch the game live

[UNHWildCats]

UNH makes a 3rd down stop

[UNHWildCats]

UNH takes the punt from the 12 and out of bounds at the 20

[UNH_BLUE]

Cool. UNH gets a stop on 3rd and long. UNH ball at their 20

[smcwildcat]

lots of play action...

[UNHWildCats]

1st and 10
Toman runs to the 25

2nd and 6
Toman completes to Jellison to the 34

1st down WILDCATS

[smcwildcat]

crap ur feed is earlier than mine

[UNHWildCats]

1st and 10
run to the 36

2nd and 8
Toman completes to Sicko

1st down WILDCATS

[R3TRO]

Sicko is a beast!

[smcwildcat]

no TV still

[UNHWildCats]

1st and 10
Toman runs for a couple yards

2nd and 6
Toman completes to Sicko near marker

1st down WILDCATS

[UNHWildCats]

1st and 10
Jellison runs and fumbles

Northeastern recovers

[smcwildcat]

jellison fumbles

[smcwildcat]

end of first

[R3TRO]

Is CSN even trying to correct the technical difficulties? Or are they just saying screw it?

[UNH_BLUE]

I hate the way the announcer always jumps the gun and says great catch only to have it incomplete.

[smcwildcat]

he does that all the time....and now im thinking they are saying screw it

[art vandelay]

UNH is shooting itself in the foot

[art vandelay]

how many yards in penaties do we have

[smcwildcat]

14-3 NU....

[UNH_BLUE]

We gotta stop them here. Let's "creme" Orio.

get it? "creme" Orio?

OK it sucked.

[smcwildcat]

this is bulll...defense playing horrible no tv and announcers are weak

[smcwildcat]

i got it

[smcwildcat]

NU moving the ball

[rcny46]

This is sad. xnonono2x

[R3TRO]

This is just frustrating to listen to...

[art vandelay]

believe me you dont want to see it

[art vandelay]

should have gone for it on 4th and 1 poor play calling aweful defense

[rcny46]

This D simply has no ability to stop an opponent facing 3rd and long.When you add a sputtering O,you have a team in big trouble.No TD's in this half is beyond belief.

[UNH_BLUE]

Get at least 3. Don't screw it up!

[WildcatFan]

Catch the friggin ball.....................................

[art vandelay]

lets drop another ball

[rcny46]

A Boyle drop.Un-frigging-believable.

[rcny46]

Well,they will get the ball to start the 2nd half.Maybe they can get back on track with a good drive,or am I grasping at straws? It's been a l o n g time since I've seen a team - to use an expression someone else has already used- shoot themselves in the foot so often.

[alexale23]

Well the peeps who UNH as #1 a couple weeks ago are lookin a little foolish

[Dukie95]

Score?

[R3TRO]

The game is finally on TV...

[UNHWildCats]

very nice return

[UNH_BLUE]

Very nice return. Time to turn my frown upside down.

[UNH_BLUE]

The game is finally on TV...

Thanks for the update.

[UNHWildCats]

32 seconds for UNH to get a TD

[R3TRO]

Well that didn't take long... glad the TV came back for that.

[UNH_BLUE]

Wow. Turned game on TV just in time.

Well done!!!

[WSBE]

I'm done making excuses for this team.....pathetic. The coaching staff needs to pick it up. They lose big games because of coaching. UMASS 2 years ago, UNI last year, W&M last week. Their play calling is terrible. With all the talent they have, there is no excuse to waste as many plays as they do. I challenge someone to tell what kind of offense they run? Do they even come with gameplans? you wouldn't know. Its all over the place. They don't have any rythym, they don't work plays off each other, they don't utlilize their talents. Dumb penalties. no 3rd down defense. Someone said last week on AGS that they have the worst offensive set in history inside the 10. I couldn't agree more. I mean the play call last week on 4th & 1 was gross. Just now, when the Defense hasn't stopped anyone on 3rd down in weeks ....McDonnel on his own 41 with less than a ball length for a first down, losing 14-3, he punts. Just like last year, it took 4 plays for Nu to get back to the 41. They are not close to a playoff team right now. They have shown they can't pick up a yard when they need it.....& they've NOW shown they don't THINK they can pick up a yard when they need it either. I really thought that's what separated this team from others. They make no adjustments either? I was just watching ESPN this morning & they were talking about how Missouri went from a zone D to man a couple weeks ago & turnded things around. Offense the same way. UNH always lets their opponent dictate the strategy instead of themselves. Why did they abandon the rtunning game when Kackert got banged up? I'm sure they'll come back in this game & make it exciting but they need a wake up call...NU one of the worst Ds in CAA.....the whole freakin program needs to raise their standards if were ever going to win anythig - everyone from the fans to the administration to the coaches to the players

[smcwildcat]

TVVVV babay TD wildcats

[smcwildcat]

how far was return? and by who

[UNH_BLUE]

OK. I'm feeling it.

Let's go get another!!

[UNH_BLUE]

This drive is looking like crap so far.

Big 3rd down.

Sack.

Garbage.

[R3TRO]

These three and outs are whats killing any chance of our defense getting any stops. They just don't have any time to rest.

[UNH_BLUE]

UNH D showing a little bounce in their step.

UNH in NE territory.

[R3TRO]

Touchdown!!

[UNH_BLUE]

Yes!!! TD!!! Boyle!!!!

Go for 2.

[UNHWildCats]

wow

[R3TRO]

UNH RECOVERS ONSIDE KICK!! Excellent call!

Edit: Offsides... ouch

[UNHWildCats]

DAMN IT

[UNH_BLUE]

Another penalty?

R U kidding me?

Wasting a great onside kick!!!

[UNH_BLUE]

Nice job by UNH on ST coverage.

[R3TRO]

HUGE SACK!

[UNH_BLUE]

Dumb call by Northeastern on 4th and 1.

Why are they calling that play w/ 3 wide?

[UNH_BLUE]

Nice play calling and execution by UNH on this drive.

This is shaping up to be a great 4th qtr.

[dwtime]

what's the score? Time left?

[smcwildcat]

fourth q 19 21

[smcwildcat]

comon baby

[WSBE]

...UNH keeping NU offense & UNH D off the field...great drive

[UNHWildCats]

woooowooooooooo

[smcwildcat]

TDDD sicko

[UNHWildCats]

26-21 UNH

[UNH_BLUE]

Great TD pass Toman to Sicko!!!

UNH w/ the mo.

Ever since the game went to TV UNH has looked very good. Thank god for the technical difficulties.

[WSBE]

excellent...everything works off the run. Play action, touchdown

[smcwildcat]

comonnnn defense

[smcwildcat]

11 mins left

[smcwildcat]

gotta love scarano giving the defenase a high five

[smcwildcat]

stop.... unh ball on nu 30

[WSBE]

The Mustang 3-3-5 defense on 3rd-11. Love it

[R3TRO]

It's just not Boyle's day today..

[WSBE]

way too many pass drops today bu our best receivers

[UNH_BLUE]

A little behind Boyle.

Damn.

[smcwildcat]

punt NU ball

[smcwildcat]

all most pick 3rd down

[smcwildcat]

NU first down

[WSBE]

Ware fell down

[WSBE]

the 3 linebackers of UNH #4, #34, #44 are the strength of the team...I love that they are finally on the field together at the same time

[smcwildcat]

NU punt NH ball 20yrd

[CharlestonAppFan]

score?

[smcwildcat]

same WSBE

[smcwildcat]

26 21 unh

[R3TRO]

Hell of a game from Fox today. xthumbsupx

[smcwildcat]

holidng again jeessusss

[smcwildcat]

run run run run

[R3TRO]

Where is Jellison? I don't think i've seen him in the second half?

Edit: N/m just saw him in there on that play.

[smcwildcat]

terrence foxxxx

[WSBE]

Fox has 8 rec for 103 yards & a TD

[smcwildcat]

tripped up jesus unh on nu 20

[UNH_BLUE]

What a great play call on that 1st down to Sicko! Huge play! Huge!

[smcwildcat]

first downnn

[smcwildcat]

2 mins

[smcwildcat]

142 timeout 26 21

[smcwildcat]

3rd and short on 12 yrd line

[mainejeff]

Gutsy win by UNH! I thought that they were toast in this one.

[R3TRO]

Who the hell is Gary Ellison? These TV announcers are laughable.

[smcwildcat]

first downnnnnnnnnnnnn on the 1 with 1 min

[UNH_BLUE]

Will these guys on Fox Sports Net stop calling him Ellison?

[smcwildcat]

ellison hahaha........33-21

[smcwildcat]

defense comes throughhhh in second half

[UNHWildCats]

lol Northeasterns stat page has the score at 39-21 they gotta learn to enter stats and stuf fpropery.

[Old Cat Fan]

Big win tipped the scale back to contenders away from pretenders...

[UNH_BLUE]

Happy Homecoming Northeastern. We didn't enjoy ours so I'm glad UNH ruined yours.

[art vandelay]

great win. UNH cant wait till the second half every weekend

[smcwildcat]

winnn unh 33 21

[smcwildcat]

the second half cats

[WildcatFan]

Next week, let's put the first half from last week together with the 2nd half from this week.

[dwtime]

Just glad to get out of Boston with a W. Northeastern is always a tough game.

[UNH_BLUE]

Big win today. Great comeback.

Excellent 2nd half in all areas!

[R3TRO]

Now I don't know much about defensive schemes and packages.. but what was done differently in the second half compared to the last few games? If anything at all? Did they just execute better?

[smcwildcat]

pumped up....defending passes and better linebacker play

[smcwildcat]

better blitzing as well

[art vandelay]

schedual is looking good for the cats now. towsen then hofstra. they better not screw those games up.

[art vandelay]

i will say they have been good against teams that they should beat so far.

[rcny46]

What a turnaround.You can't say enough about a comeback like that on the road.I think they went into the locker room at the half and finally said "enough is enough," came out for the second half and just refused to lose.Terrance Fox had a breakout performance today as well.Last week-great 1st half,this week-great second half;if this team can play up to their capabilities for an entire game,they can play with anyone.The defense played very well when they had to after halftime and hopefully that will serve as a confidence booster.

[yorkcountyUNHfan]

just got back for Boston




How 'bout those Wild Cats!!

[yorkcountyUNHfan]

I'm done making excuses for this team.....pathetic. The coaching staff needs to pick it up. They lose big games because of coaching. UMASS 2 years ago, UNI last year, W&M last week. Their play calling is terrible. With all the talent they have, there is no excuse to waste as many plays as they do. I challenge someone to tell what kind of offense they run? Do they even come with gameplans? you wouldn't know. Its all over the place. They don't have any rythym, they don't work plays off each other, they don't utlilize their talents. Dumb penalties. no 3rd down defense. Someone said last week on AGS that they have the worst offensive set in history inside the 10. I couldn't agree more. I mean the play call last week on 4th & 1 was gross. Just now, when the Defense hasn't stopped anyone on 3rd down in weeks ....McDonnel on his own 41 with less than a ball length for a first down, losing 14-3, he punts. Just like last year, it took 4 plays for Nu to get back to the 41. They are not close to a playoff team right now. They have shown they can't pick up a yard when they need it.....& they've NOW shown they don't THINK they can pick up a yard when they need it either. I really thought that's what separated this team from others. They make no adjustments either? I was just watching ESPN this morning & they were talking about how Missouri went from a zone D to man a couple weeks ago & turnded things around. Offense the same way. UNH always lets their opponent dictate the strategy instead of themselves. Why did they abandon the rtunning game when Kackert got banged up? I'm sure they'll come back in this game & make it exciting but they need a wake up call...NU one of the worst Ds in CAA.....the whole freakin program needs to raise their standards if were ever going to win anythig - everyone from the fans to the administration to the coaches to the players


The frustration level was high at Parsons as well

Great second half.......you shoulda' been there