Battle of the Wildcats - VU vs. UNH Thread

[Anovafan]

Since I have been posting in a few different threads with some UNH fans I thought I would start an official thread.

Sagarin has Nova favored by 9.81 points. At this point in the season I start to put a bit more faith in that rating service.

Looking at the stats, UNH throws a lot and does a decent job shutting down the run, but is weaker against the pass. Nova does a great job shutting down the run and, at least in my opinion, is weaker against the pass. Offensively, Nova is fairly balanced and can run or pass. Nova has as solid a rushing attack as anyone in the league. The UNH aerial attack scares me. I hope the Nova coaches dial up some packages like they did against UD last year. Otherwise, they could be in trouble. As I have mentioned in a few other posts, if this game was at UNH, I would give a slight edge to UNH. I'm glad this one is at Nova. This is a BIG game for both sides. A win would give Talley the most wins in league history, surpassing former UNH coach Bill Bowes.

[smcwildcat]

lookin forward to this one.... I didnt realize that coaching stat thats ironic....Is Whitney the main guy for Nova? and hows the special teams

[UNH SUPERFAN]

Is this game on TV?

[UNH 40]

The game is televised on CN8 at 3:30. Come Cats, Come on.

[WildcatFan]

The last time UNH played at Villanova it was a shoot out. Don't remember the final score but a ton of points were scored. Here's to a great game - wish I could make this one.

[wideright82]

The last time UNH played at Villanova it was a shoot out. Don't remember the final score but a ton of points were scored. Here's to a great game - wish I could make this one.

I believe it was 51 42 or something along those lines. It was the longest craziest game i have ever witnessed and was Ricky Santos coming out party. Needless to say this game is going to be sick

[smcwildcat]

actually 51-40 sorry had to be perfect...

[Anovafan]

lookin forward to this one.... I didnt realize that coaching stat thats ironic....Is Whitney the main guy for Nova? and hows the special teams

Whitney is the dude. If he stumbles, you will see Young.

Special teams are pretty good for Nova. Nova's kicker (Marcoux) is leading the CAA in scoring as of last week. Kick returner (Babbaro) is a threat to break one every time and usually has one a game that goes for 40 yards. Punt returner (Harvey) is a WR and is back there for his hands, not his returning ability.

How's UNH special teams? Kick returning stats look impressive.

[WrenFGun]

UNH's special teams are pretty good generally, though they were pretty terrible last week. The Hofstra return man had an enormous amount of yardage, though Coach McDonell admitted he was experimenting with some younger players in a game that was mostly out of reach.

There hasn't been anyone that has really slowed down UNH's offense this season, though Villanova is the best defense we'll have faced yet. If you rely on the intermediate passing game and don't make mistakes, you'll likely have plenty of success against the UNH defense. You will almost undoubtedly win the time of possession game, as we are in the perpetual hurry up, but we will absolutely move the ball. The question is if we can stop you from moving the ball, at all.

[smcwildcat]

agreed ****** chad kackert will be back and almost at 100% something UNH fans should be happy about.... and we have clements and fox returning kicks..... we lead the CAA in kickoff returns..... whether kckert will return kicks this week is unknown

[WrenFGun]

agreed ****** chad kackert will be back and almost at 100% something UNH fans should be happy about.... and we have clements and fox returning kicks..... we lead the CAA in kickoff returns..... whether kckert will return kicks this week is unknown

Are you sure Kackert will be back? I've heard it's almost entirely up in the air.

[Hoyadestroya85]

I expect a big game out of Villanova Saturday.. This team is hungry and wants to make the playoffs badly

[rcny46]

Regarding Chad Kackert,I too heard that he is only a possibility at this point.I realize that he's got the rest of this week to get over the shoulder thing,but I cringe at the thought that he could come back too soon.Hopefully,there's still a lot of FB to be played,and if there is any doubt about his readiness,I for one would rather see him sit for another week even though they will need all the weapons in their arsenal to hang with Nova.

[UNHFootballAlum]

had still has not been cleared by the doctors to play this week. They are still leery of the shoulder, which says to me that he probably will not play this week. We will see as the week progresses they say about him playing

[Anovafan]

Any credence to the UNH defensive stats being a bit warped because UNH has been ahead a lot in their games? I am thinking the defensive passing stats may be a bit inflated because opponents have been behind so much and passing a lot to catch up. Nova is pretty balanced on offense, but definitely trends toward the run. UNH has pretty good stats against the run, but I have yet to see them play in person.

[jstclmet]

Early forecast calls for T-Storms on Sat.:(

If that's true, expect a lot of running like the JMU game.

Only let's not leave it to the last 4.3 seconds to decide the game.xnonono2x

[AZGrizFan]

Since I have been posting in a few different threads with some UNH fans I thought I would start an official thread.

Sagarin has Nova favored by 9.81 points. At this point in the season I start to put a bit more faith in that rating service.

Looking at the stats, UNH throws a lot and does a decent job shutting down the run, but is weaker against the pass. Nova does a great job shutting down the run and, at least in my opinion, is weaker against the pass. Offensively, Nova is fairly balanced and can run or pass. Nova has as solid a rushing attack as anyone in the league. The UNH aerial attack scares me. I hope the Nova coaches dial up some packages like they did against UD last year. Otherwise, they could be in trouble. As I have mentioned in a few other posts, if this game was at UNH, I would give a slight edge to UNH. I'm glad this one is at Nova. This is a BIG game for both sides. A win would give Talley the most wins in league history, surpassing former UNH coach Bill Bowes.

If Nova doesn't beat UNH by 21 I'll be disappointed. xcoolx

[Anovafan]

If Nova doesn't beat UNH by 21 I'll be disappointed. xcoolx

I think you might be disappointed. The CAA doesn't have as many cupcakes as the Big Sky. xlolx

[AZGrizFan]

I think you might be disappointed. The CAA doesn't have as many cupcakes as the Big Sky. xlolx

Riiiiiight. 12 teams-3 REAL teams = 9 cupcakes. xnodx xnodx xnodx

You can try and spin it anyway you'd like, but UNH is a cupcake this year. xnodx

[WrenFGun]

Riiiiiight. 12 teams-3 REAL teams = 9 cupcakes. xnodx xnodx xnodx

You can try and spin it anyway you'd like, but UNH is a cupcake this year. xnodx

Do you realize how stupid you sound? If UNH is a cupcake, then the Big Sky is all but two cupcakes this year, and would leave Montana without an in-conference quality win.

Why does this entire board hate UNH so much? I appreciate the respectful comments of Villanova fans (and even UMass fans), but the rest of the country seems to hate this team.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Riiiiiight. 12 teams-3 REAL teams = 9 cupcakes. xnodx xnodx xnodx

You can try and spin it anyway you'd like, but UNH is a cupcake this year. xnodx

I think you need to research the CAA OOC results this year. If you genuinely think UNH is a cupcake and that there are only three "real" teams in the CAA, you must harbor serious disdain for the majority of FCS.

[smcwildcat]

Do you realize how stupid you sound? If UNH is a cupcake, then the Big Sky is all but two cupcakes this year, and would leave Montana without an in-conference quality win.

Why does this entire board hate UNH so much? I appreciate the respectful comments of Villanova fans (and even UMass fans), but the rest of the country seems to hate this team.

agreeed why the hating?.... we are legit we will see this weekend

[smcwildcat]

lets just say kackert wont even though im pretty sure he will...it will goodluck and he will come out and play well

[santosballnewhampshire]

Chris McClurg should be ready to go as well

[R3TRO]

Any word on Kackert or Gary Ellison? Sorry Sean Jellison... too much CSN. Both were questionable and neither were cleared as of Wednesday.

[wideright82]

actually 51-40 sorry had to be perfect...

hahaha no apology needed, thanks for correcting me. I could have been less lazy and just checked.

[wideright82]

Riiiiiight. 12 teams-3 REAL teams = 9 cupcakes. xnodx xnodx xnodx

You can try and spin it anyway you'd like, but UNH is a cupcake this year. xnodx

you're a cupcake!















CAA 1 Big Sky 0

[smcwildcat]

im saying kackert is a go

[rcny46]

[QUOTE=smcwildcat;1196215]im saying kackert is a go[/

If he is ready,I hope he's 100%.I hate to see them put the walking wounded into a game when they can't play at their usual level,and the re-injury risk is there.He can be a difference maker though,so I hope he's all set.I think he was leading all of FCS in all purpose yardage before that face mask in the W&M game put him out of action.

[WrenFGun]

This is about the time that Kackert turns into the best player in FCS.

I remember two years ago he single-handedly won games against Maine and Hampton, and then had that enormous run for a touchdown against Massachusetts to start that playoff game. He is absolutely a big game player, particularly if he's healthy.

[rcny46]

If I'm not mistaken,Chad Kackert holds the California state single season rushing record with 3000+ yds. his senior year.I think he had around 50 TD's that year,including 7 in one game,with over 850 yards in two games.He also ran a 4.4 forty.UNH was lucky to get him;Oregon was interested,but backed off because of his size from what I've heard or read.I'd like to know where he stands as far as his HS career numbers are concerned.

[UNHFootballAlum]

VU 28-7

bdfan - Do you really thnk that UNH will be held to only 7 points? especiaslly when 28 has been their lowest point total this year.

[smcwildcat]

true dat should be a greattt game

[WrenFGun]

bdfan - Do you really thnk that UNH will be held to only 7 points? especiaslly when 28 has been their lowest point total this year.

Realize it. Everyone hates UNH on this board. They're DYING for us to lose and they'll come out in full force if we do.

[jlcharles]

Riiiiiight. 12 teams-3 REAL teams = 9 cupcakes. xnodx xnodx xnodx

You can try and spin it anyway you'd like, but UNH is a cupcake this year. xnodx

Seriously one of the dumbest comments I've seen on this board.

I expect something like 34-24 Nova. As of now, the rain is supposed to stop by game time.

[Hoyadestroya85]

bdfan - Do you really thnk that UNH will be held to only 7 points? especiaslly when 28 has been their lowest point total this year.

I quote Tom Brady "We’re only going to score 17 points?” you never know..

[WrenFGun]

I think Villanova is the clear favorite, but I'd be shocked if UNH isn't at least approaching the 20's. This is probably the best defense we've played, but UNH also has one of the best offenses in the nation.

[Hoyadestroya85]

I think Villanova is the clear favorite, but I'd be shocked if UNH isn't at least approaching the 20's. This is probably the best defense we've played, but UNH also has one of the best offenses in the nation.
Look at Delaware last year with their NFL first round pick QB..
if Villanova can establish the run, this could be a 14-10 game

[R3TRO]

How is the weather looking for game time?

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

Let's be honest. UNH is just a bunch of mirrors and sleight of hand. 'Nova 67, UNH 7. McDonnell is living on borrowed time, Toman has been lucky, Boyle is not for real, all those interceptions were lucky breaks, the Top 10 ranking is a hangover from Santos/Ball era, ..... xrolleyesx

[R3TRO]

Let's be honest. UNH is just a bunch of mirrors and sleight of hand. 'Nova 67, UNH 7. McDonnell is living on borrowed time, Toman has been lucky, Boyle is not for real, all those interceptions were lucky breaks, the Top 10 ranking is a hangover from Santos/Ball era, ..... xrolleyesx

There's some optimism for you... xconfusedx

[rcny46]

Let's be honest. UNH is just a bunch of mirrors and sleight of hand. 'Nova 67, UNH 7. McDonnell is living on borrowed time, Toman has been lucky, Boyle is not for real, all those interceptions were lucky breaks, the Top 10 ranking is a hangover from Santos/Ball era, ..... xrolleyesx

Love the sarcasm! xthumbsupx

[Old Cat Fan]

How is the weather looking for game time?

this is from the nova zip code

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers early this afternoon...then a few breaks of sun possible late. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

[UNHWildCats]

Realize it. Everyone hates UNH on this board. They're DYING for us to lose and they'll come out in full force if we do.
:( im sorry for causing everyone to hate UNH

[UNHWildCats]

Hour by hour looks good, will be partly cloudy around 4 and mostly cloudy when the sun goes down.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/hourbyhour/19085?from=36hr_fcstHourLink_business

[smcwildcat]

yah baby how bout the blackbears

[Old Cat Fan]

Wildcats is there a cn8 net feed link for the game?

[UNHWildCats]

http://channelsurfing.net/watch-villanova.html

[UNHWildCats]

http://channelsurfing.net/watch-cn8.html

[Old Cat Fan]

http://channelsurfing.net/watch-villanova.html

Thank you, Go cats xconfusedx xconfusedx xconfusedx

[smcwildcat]

no jellison or young

[UNHWildCats]

no jellison or young
Kackert?

[UNHWildCats]

game tracker for live stats

http://villanova.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/intro_mfootbl.html?event=656901&school=nova&sport=mfootbl&camefrom=&startschool=&

[Old Cat Fan]

Hear is the CN8 link alot better than the other one..

http://www.cn8.tv/video/cn8live.asp?lChannelID=604&subhead=#

[UNHWildCats]

Villanova wins toss

elected to receive

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Let's get this game started.........should be a great game......Maine took care of UMASS earlier.....definitely playoff implications as the CAA shapes up....

[Old Cat Fan]

That sack looked like a horse collar

[UNH_BLUE]

The Villanova QB is gonna get hammered if he keeps running like that.

[UNH_BLUE]

Pick UNH!

Not sure why he stepped out of bounds though.

UNH ball in Nova territory!

[Old Cat Fan]

nice pick for unh

[UNH_BLUE]

Deep to Boyle!!

1st down at the 16.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Nice thrown and catch....UNH at Nova's 16 yard line

[WrenFGun]

BIG PICK! Let's get some points!

[Old Cat Fan]

27 in the game for unh

[UNH_BLUE]

Untouched!!

Nice way to turn a pick into 6.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

TD UNH........4:18 remaining in 1st.

[Old Cat Fan]

Sweet TD 6-0 UNH

[WrenFGun]

TD Cats! B-Simp!

[smcwildcat]

bobby simpsonnn babay tddd

[Old Cat Fan]

Looked like that extra point kick was going into the cn8 camera lense

[art vandelay]

butterflies are starting lets get a big stop.

[UNH_BLUE]

Looked like that extra point kick was going into the cn8 camera lense

It came right into our living rooms. xnodx

[WSBE]

IS STEVE YOUNG out???!!! what? that is very bad news if true. Any info?

[UNHWildCats]

IS STEVE YOUNG out???!!! what? that is very bad news if true. Any info?
concussion symptoms

[WSBE]

Young in the game for Villanova....looks good but I think it's a mistake. UNH should win in a shoot out

by the way...Duper #10 dor UNH is absolutely laying down. He is getting snoked on every play...he's not even challenging the blocker...getting rolled over & showing no guts. GET HIM OUT OF THERE NOW

[Old Cat Fan]

CN8 broadcast is 5 seconds behind the channelsurfing raw feed must be the swear cushion :p

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

End of 1st Qtr. UNH 7 Nova 0..........Nova driving......

[WSBE]

Instead we take out Sousa for his penalties who is one of the best players on defense.

[WrenFGun]

Pretty good first quarter, though UNH is allowing 'Nova to drive here. Need a big play.

[UNH_BLUE]

It's good to finally watch a UNH game on TV with fairly decent announcers.

[WSBE]

concussion symptoms

big day for TJ Taylor then.....hes a hell of a player but hasn't played this many downs yet

[WSBE]

UNH getting blown off the line right now

[UNH_BLUE]

New Hampshire needs a sustained drive now to keep our D off the field for awhile.

[WrenFGun]

That was surgical by Antwon Young. 7-7.

[Old Cat Fan]

Big play Boyle

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Talk about being open..........UNH driving....

[smcwildcat]

big play boyle

[WrenFGun]

FG Bishop. 10-7 UNH.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Just under 10 minutes left if first half......UNH 10 Nova 7......Nova to receive kickoff when play resumes.

[WSBE]

they finally seem to calling plays that work....like Boyle over the middle & Sicko in the flat

i'd like to see more kackert

huge defensive stand coming up

[Old Cat Fan]

Why do I feel like that was a big 3 points 10 - 7 UNH

[art vandelay]

wish Toman would throw that ball away rather than taking a sack

[WSBE]

from the looks of the Young-run Villanova offense...UNH might need to score on every drive

[rcny46]

Does anyone happen to know the extent of Steve Young's injury?

[WSBE]

UNH defense .....gross

[WrenFGun]

UNH knows the run is coming, and cannot stop it right now. The 'Nova QB's are very, very good blockers.

[WSBE]

Villanova players....all 11 of them are the best blocking unit I've seen. They are putting on a clinic....how the F did they got to OT with Penn & barely beat Northeasten ?

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Nova knocking on door..inside 5....

[WSBE]

3rd & 6 & Chris Whitney runs for the 1st. Could be teh difference in the game. Pathetic

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Nova 14 UNH 10.......5:17 remaining in first half.

[WrenFGun]

'Nova has been completely unstoppable on the last two drives. Let's see how UNH answers. 14-10 'Nova.

[WSBE]

UNH must score on this drive

[UNHWildCats]

Does anyone happen to know the extent of Steve Young's injury?
all the coach said on pregame was concussion symptoms

[th0m]

Defense, anyone?

[WSBE]

Steve Young is a FCS version of Vince Wolfork. Takes on 2 blockers every play & stuffs the middle while penetrating offensive line. That is gone

[Old Cat Fan]

Sicko is a BEAST

[WrenFGun]

Sicko Huge Play!

[WSBE]

CAN'T GO LATERAL ON THIS DEFENSE!!

[WrenFGun]

Kackert Terrible Play!

[rcny46]

all the coach said on pregame was concussion symptoms

Great.That's all they need at this point.He's the heart of the DL.I've never seen a team that has had so many problems with concussions.Sean Jellison and Matt O'brien are both out for that reason also.Same problem last year.

[WSBE]

THATS WHAT KACKERT does for you.....adds a legit screen option on the blitz - great call

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

That penalty hurts.....

[WrenFGun]

TD called back by illegal formation. Ugh.

[Old Cat Fan]

Well that sucks

[WrenFGun]

Toman Fumble. Enormous swing.

[rcny46]

Crap.Where's the OL?

[Old Cat Fan]

Toman is getting punished hard

[WrenFGun]

Villanova is holding on every play here to the outside. Need to get a call eventually.

[WSBE]

UNH taking too much time...need quick release plays...dink & dunk....& they have the perfect weapons to do it. The big play s will come. GFoing deep 3 plays in a row gets Toman killed

[WrenFGun]

ENORMOUS DROP BY 'NOVA, Will have to punt.

[art vandelay]

HUGE stop great job on the sudden change.

[art vandelay]

god game.
UNH has to stop them more often and get rid of the penalties.

[WrenFGun]

UNH goes into half down 14-10, but will get the ball. Big stop to end the first half, really missing that called back TD, though.

[WSBE]

Does McDonnel realize that if we have any chance winning a playoff game this year against one of the Top 10 teams?.....that we need to have the ability to get 60 yards in 1.5 minutes? I'm not sure why since we let pretty much every good team in big games beat us by doing so. If you're not going to use the clock..then use a TO when it was 3rd & 7 Villanova....25 seconds before they used their TO! Or blitz on the punt

[WSBE]

Villanova coach just admitted that they will "bring it" in the 2nd half "I know they've got some screens that will hurt us"...(actually no Coach, don;t give us so much credit, we ran about 2 screens)

[WSBE]

Lets hope Sicko shoulder injury not serious.....he will be needed

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

UNH putting a good drive together....just under 12 min left in 3rd....

[art vandelay]

i like this game plan.

lets be physical.

[WSBE]

Running the ball off-tackle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

great to see McClurg back #76...he's a great lineman

I think I saw Sicko in for one play!

Is Josh Droesch out!!??

wow what a statement dirve

[WSBE]

SHORT F'N ROUTES!!

[WSBE]

what an audible for the blitz

whatch hopw much better McClurg pass blocks

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Big time opening drive here......6 minutes +

[WrenFGun]

What a statement drive this is. Down to the VU 4.

[WrenFGun]

Tough break on the snap there, but UNH picks up the FG. Would've liked 7. Ugh.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

OMG.......

[WSBE]

sorry for being negative but if thats doesn;t underscore what is wrong with this O-Coordinator, I don;t know what does. I have said in mutliple threads after everyone of our big losses, Great teams get 1 yard when they need it. UNH runs the ball with authority on every frigin play until they're inside the 10 & call a SHOTGUN? what the F was that. They were getting 5 yards with ease every play. They hadn't stopped Simpson once....they get to 3rd & 1 & call a pass play????!!! I'm out

[WrenFGun]

ONSIDE KICK. FUMBLE. UNH BALL!

[UNH_BLUE]

Great job knocking the ball loose by UNH on the on-sides kick!

[Old Cat Fan]

Old Cat Fan heads to the medicine chest for a shot of Pepto xshakingmadx

[WrenFGun]

Toman has got to throw the ball away. What a disaster. Terrible snap follows. 3rd and very long. What a waste.

[UNHWildCats]

Toman needs to learn to throw away once in awhile

[WrenFGun]

UNH will have to punt.

[WrenFGun]

Heckuva Punt by Bishop. Villanova takes the ball at the 4. Let's see if the defense can come up huge...they're well-rested.

[Old Cat Fan]

Time for a Safety

[art vandelay]

Im sorry but i have to say this Villanova radio guy is really bad.

[WSBE]

Toman has got to throw the ball away. What a disaster. Terrible snap follows. 3rd and very long. What a waste.

agreed but these are kids....I would argue Toman needs to be TAUGHT to throw the ball away

[art vandelay]

god TJ cant get hurt

[art vandelay]

OK WSBE im not sure what you have against Devo but just relax please.

[WSBE]

3rd & 4 on the 10 yard line.......HUGE STOP

[WrenFGun]

THREE AND OUT. BIG PLAY UNH.

[WrenFGun]

Awful punt by Villanova. UNH will take over between the 'Nova 35-40. Why does he continue to roll out when he punts?

[art vandelay]

yes sir

[WrenFGun]

Too many shifts on offense. Numerous penalty calls on UNH.

ANOTHER ONE. Ineligible WR downfield.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Penalty after penalty .......just killing UNH.......

[UNH_BLUE]

3rd and inches......

QB sneak.

1st down at around the 'Nova 24.

Yes!

[WSBE]

OK WSBE im not sure what you have against Devo but just relax please.

nothing against him.....just high standards for the team. Don't read my posts.

for what its worth...this is the offense I love to watch....this is how they win big games. I don't about you, but I'm kind of tired of not going as far as we could each year. Winning this game could mean a hime game first round. Huge for the program. If I can't vent here, about their offense inside teh 30 or whatever - where should I?

[WrenFGun]

Big Third and 10 starting the 4th. UNH in field goal range, but Toman has a penchant for getting sacked. 'Nova defense is likely exhausted.

UNH's defense played 3 plays in the third quarter.

[art vandelay]

well if UNH loses penalties will definitely be the story of the gam

[smcwildcat]

Can UNH get a call?

[smcwildcat]

Does Nova have any penalties this game? Oh, and they're playing at home?

[WrenFGun]

Toman throws it away! Yay!

Going to be a long FG attempt here, I think.

[Old Cat Fan]

Toman finally threw it away

[WrenFGun]

I'm not sure Villanova has a single penalty in this game.

[WSBE]

bummer ....expecting the blitz...was hoping to see a screen to Kackert

[WrenFGun]

Bishop hits the FG post. This is devastating.

[dennisdent]

Boink.xsmiley_wix

[WSBE]

I thought that FG would bounce through!!??

this is too painful. I don't know how many more chamnces we get......2 field goals since the 1st quarter TD off the INT

[WrenFGun]

Whitney is VERY slippery.

[WrenFGun]

Again, holding on every screen pass. The refs refuse to call holding on their receivers.

[Old Cat Fan]

Boink.xsmiley_wix

Same noise UMASS playoff chances made today xlolx xlolx

[smcwildcat]

Generous Spot

[smcwildcat]

No penalties, generous spots. Bull****

[WrenFGun]

This is an embarrassing spot. This is absolutely embarrassing on the officials part. Whitney gets forced backwards and it's a first down.

Congrats on the refs trying to give this game to 'Nova.

[smcwildcat]

This is unreal

[WSBE]

THAT SPOT IS THE WORST CALL OF THE YEAR.....SHAMEFUL
WHY PLAY THE GAME IF SNAPPING THE BALL GETS YOU A FIRST DOWN

[smcwildcat]

This game is rigged

[WrenFGun]

TD Nova. Nice play.

Still embarrassing by the officials.

[art vandelay]

thats god in a way leaves UNH a lot of time

[smcwildcat]

The CAA wants Nova in ... if they had lost, that would've been 3 losses

[art vandelay]

better sooner than later

[UNH 40]

that BS

[smcwildcat]

Please call a fair game.

[dennisdent]

Same noise UMASS playoff chances made today xlolx xlolx

xlolx

[WrenFGun]

I'm not one to comment on the officials, because usually both teams are the victims of some questionable calls. It's been COMPLETELY one-sided today, though.

'Nova's capitalized, but Whitney seems like a real baby at times.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

WOW....That was some play for the TD.

[WrenFGun]

Oh my, that guy got absolutely lit up. What a block by UNH.

[WrenFGun]

Incomplete pass ruled a fumble, but UNH recovers. Good grief.

[WSBE]

Nova just had 2 or 3 d-lineman & we couldn't stop the pass rush

[art vandelay]

god

[smcwildcat]

Good kick

[WrenFGun]

UNH has to punt. Villanova's defense is doing a pretty good job preventing Toman from having anyone to throw to.

[WSBE]

8 minutes left & we abandon the run.

[smcwildcat]

Shoulda been 4th and one. Game absolutely changed because of that

[smcwildcat]

Terrible terrible terrible

[smcwildcat]

Nova has to pass

[art vandelay]

holding, call it just once

[WrenFGun]

Pretty big stop, and pretty favorable spot, still.

[smcwildcat]

Still a generous spot

[WSBE]

c'mon Mike Boyle

[smcwildcat]

One more chance.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Pretty big stop, and pretty favorable spot, still.


I would have to agree on that one.....

[WrenFGun]

Fake, Villanova first down.

[WrenFGun]

What a fake, Good to Villanova. Trying to win, not trying to not lose.

[art vandelay]

wow this really mite be rigged

[smcwildcat]

At least UMASS sucks this year

[smcwildcat]

Need to win out now.

[WrenFGun]

WHERE DID THIS MYSTERIOUS FIRST DOWN COME FROM?

[Old Cat Fan]

If this UNH team is not going to go all out spread offense like we had under Kelly,it needs to focus on their key players Kackert, Sicko and Boyle all have been silent the second have. Another thing UNH use to run a fake reverse or reverse on the kickoff returns with Azumah It worked very well , why don't they do that anymore?

[WSBE]

What a fake, Good to Villanova. Trying to win, not trying to not lose.


your quote strikes me as what makes the difference in FCS. Trying to win vs. trying not to lose. Thats the difference. Especially against better teams

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

I was really impressed by what I saw from UNH today. Villanova has got to be one of the best 2 or 3 teams in the country ... and UNH hung in there all day.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Villanova in Chattanooga.

[WrenFGun]

'Nova FG, up 11 with 134 to go.

[R3TRO]

Congrats Nova... played a hell of a game. I do think if UNH didn't have all of those critical penalties that negated one touchdown and a possible second, it could have been a different game. But game management wins the close games and you definitely had that today. Hopefully all of your players that were slow to get up on a lot of plays are alright. xrolleyesx

[WrenFGun]

Toman just called a timeout and then they called a false start on us. This is ridiculous.

[smcwildcat]

Penalty on that? Sums up the refs in this one. Those ****s

[WrenFGun]

Oh good, another penalty on UNH. Holding. 'Nova did it all day, but it was never called. Fantastic.

[WrenFGun]

Congrats to 'Nova. Can't help but think the referees helped their cause QUITE a bit.

[UNHFootballAlum]

Penalties and bad tackling in 4th quarter cost us BIG TIME

[smcwildcat]

Nova and UNH played evenly today. One team got all the calls. The final score is the result when that happens. What a screw job

[smcwildcat]

Botched snap, guy gets driven back. Ref gives him 1.5 yards for the first.

[WrenFGun]

Zero penalties on 'Nova. OK, sure thing. I'm sure they played 60 minutes without committing a penalty.

[WSBE]

fitting end

Villanova is a great football team. UNH needs to beat UMASS & UMAINE to get an at large big on the road.

UNH still needs to "put it together" & I still believe their best performances are in the weeks to come.

I thought the most telling weakness today was UNH inconsitent offense...execution & gameplan. Also - inside the 30 - they get lost. Thats not good

[R3TRO]

Although the calls were terrible and pretty much gave them that first down when the quarterback didn't even make the line of scrimmage, prior to the Nova field goal, UNH had 0 yards of offense in the fourth quarter. What happened to the run game that we started the second half with?

[WSBE]

Zero penalties on 'Nova. OK, sure thing. I'm sure they played 60 minutes without committing a penalty.

The WR were holding all day down the field but its not like UNH had a chance to take advantage of it when they were on offense

[R3TRO]

I guess all we can look forward to is playing hard the next two games and hopefully getting another shot at Nova later down the road, with some unbiased ref's. xsmiley_wix

[mainejeff]

I was rooting for the Wildcats. xcoolx

[Hoyadestroya85]

Huge win, I was very impressed with UNH and their fans. The visiting section was respectably loud.. I'm rooting for UNH to win out, don't disappoint

[rcny46]

I guess all we can look forward to is playing hard the next two games and hopefully getting another shot at Nova later down the road, with some unbiased ref's. xsmiley_wix

I think they have no other choice but to play hard;I honestly don't believe they get in unless they finish 9-2.Losing a couple at the end is frowned upon.It just drives me nuts to see them put decent drives together and get nothing out of it.Losing Droesch,Sicko,and Young doesn't help.I also have trouble figuring out the running game.In one quarter they look very good and the next nothing.

[OxSoxUNH05]

Somewhat disappointing day for UNH.I feel they played some of their worst football today. Next week UMASS. lets hope cowell is packed and loud for those SOBs

[BDKJMU]

Congrats Nova on the big win. Congrats to Talley on the record- he seems like a class guy.

No offense, but the Nova punter sucks. Between the JMU & UNH games, I've seen him shank at least 4 punts. That rugby style punt just isn't working. Nova needs to get that corrected come playoff time.

[BDKJMU]

Awful punt by Villanova. UNH will take over between the 'Nova 35-40. Why does he continue to roll out when he punts?

The Nova punter sucks. Between the JMU & UNH games, I've seen him shank at least 4 punts. That rugby style punt just isn't working. Nova needs to get that corrected come playoff time.

Congrats Nova on the big win. Congrats to Talley on the record- he seems like a class guy.

[Hoyadestroya85]

the punting is an issue, our starting punter was getting too many blocked due to an injury.. it's not much of a dropoff, but it sucks rather mightily

[charliej]

the punting is an issue, our starting punter was getting too many blocked due to an injury.. it's not much of a dropoff, but it sucks rather mightily


I agree....IMO it was a MAJOR reason we lost to JMU.xsmhx

[Hoyadestroya85]

I agree....IMO it was a MAJOR reason we lost to JMU.xsmhx

well, they made a conscious decision not to punt to Scottie Mcgee.. and our soon to be all american kicker hadn't had too much time to practice angle kicking

[UNH 40]

UNH shot themselves in the foot time and time again throughout this game. Stupid penalties, miscues in cridical situations (botched snaps), and injuries to two major contributers on the offense. Sicko hurt his shoulder and was only on the field for a couple more snaps and then was done. But even bigger than the loss of Sicko was the loss of Droecsh the Left Tackle, once he went down Nova's pass rush had there way. I actually think that UNH Played well enough to win that game going away. Two tough ones left, I believe we need both of them in order to get in.

[jlcharles]

My views from being at the game. UNH consistently shot themselves in the foot. This is a game Nova could have easily lost. Your offensive coordinator is not good from what I could tell. UNH was killing us with the off-tackle runs in the 3rd quarter and then, inexplicably, went away from it. 3 plays in the third quarter for the Nova offense would have made me stay with it, but he went brain dead or something.

Also, lots of guys laying on their backs today, one of Nova's left through the tunnel. Didn't catch a number on who it was though.

Marcoux is not our punter. He's the kicker and our punter is hurt. Now I did see him punting at halftime, so that was a good sign. Marcoux was hitting 65 yard FGs off a tee at halftime.

And last, I saw someone commented that Whitney was a baby. I'm not sure what that was all about, clarification?

[Zoo]

How bad were the penalties for UNH? Anyone have the penalties and the yards it cost them?

[rcny46]

It seems like they've been shooting themselves in the foot for a good part of this season.Also,does the head coach usually let the OC handle the offense regardless of what he sees taking place on the field?

[charliej]

How bad were the penalties for UNH? Anyone have the penalties and the yards it cost them?

9 for 54 yds...majority were false start & offsides,there were 1 or 2 holding calls though. Illegal formation cost them a TD

[Hoyadestroya85]

the scary thing is that Nova was getting pressure on the QB without its best pass rusher for most of the second half.. i hope he's ok...

[WildcatFan]

Congrats Nova on the big win. Congrats to Talley on the record- he seems like a class guy.

Yes - congratulations to Coach Talley. Tough loss to take but there is no hatred for Villanova - good luck the rest of the year.

Thinking ahead now - two pissed off teams facing each other next week in Durham - should be interesting.xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

[Anovafan]

A few thoughts from being at the game. UNH is a pretty impressive team in my opinion. The defense is vastly improved from years past. UNH now has speed on defense and toughness that I have not seen before. I think they can contend with the best teams defensively. Offensively, Toman is awesome. He can really make all the passes. I was very impressed with him and Sicko. That guy is great. I wish Nova had a threat like that.

I think the story of the game was the Nova defense in the 3rd quarter. They were on the field the entire 3rd quarter and held UNH to 3 points. They also shut out UNH in the 4th quarter. Holding UNH to 13 points is pretty amazing in my opinion.

On to the refs. Some UNH fans will claim it was a homer job, well, these guys were from New England! They all had New England accents. Maybe they were Umass fans, who knows, but they were not homers. While I admit there is no way Nova played an entirely clean game, the big penalties were UNH mental errors. The illegal formation on the called back TD is inexcusable. That would have put UNH up 17-10 and it would have been an entirely different game. UNH also had an illegal man downfield on another big play, again, a mental error. I think UNH is sometimes a victim of its very complex offense; these kids don't know where to be all the time. I think UNH has shown something like 45 different formations so far this year. That is a lot to remember under pressure. Last week Northeastern didn't have a single holding call in its game against Nova and was holding all day. Sometimes it happens that way. I know if I was a UNH fan, I would probably be complaining about the same thing. Ultimately, I still think the better team won.

With the Umass loss, I think UNH is a lock for the playoffs. They will make some noise with the right match-up. I think they are much better than the teams in the 10-16 range.

[Old Cat Fan]

Final stats from the game Hats off to Novas D held UNH to 50 yards rushing and were making punishing tackles.

UNH Vill

First downs 15 22

Rushes-yards 34-50 46-222

Passing 264 120

Comp-Att-Int 18-28-0 13-18-1

Return Yards 26 3

Punts-Avg. 3-50.7 3-31.0

Fumbles-Lost 3-1 2-1

Penalties-Yards 9-54 0-0

Time of Possession 27:44 32:16

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INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING—New Hampshire, Simpson 12-53, Kackert 5-13, Boyle 1-5, Fox 1-5, Toman 15-(minus 26). Villanova, Ball 15-73, Whitney 11-70, Szczur 9-40, Atkinson 1-17, A.Young 3-14, Babbaro 4-13, Doss 1-5, Team 2-(minus 10).

PASSING—New Hampshire, Toman 18-28-0-264. Villanova, Whitney 10-14-1-80, A.Young 3-4-0-40.

RECEIVING—New Hampshire, Boyle 5-101, Sicko 3-53, Fox 3-39, Negron 2-30, Kackert 2-20, Jeannot 2-10, Simpson 1-11. Villanova, Harvey 5-51, Babbaro 2-24, Atkinson 2-19, Pimm 2-10, Szczur 1-8, White 1-8.

[smcwildcat]

A few thoughts from being at the game. UNH is a pretty impressive team in my opinion. The defense is vastly improved from years past. UNH now has speed on defense and toughness that I have not seen before. I think they can contend with the best teams defensively. Offensively, Toman is awesome. He can really make all the passes. I was very impressed with him and Sicko. That guy is great. I wish Nova had a threat like that.

I think the story of the game was the Nova defense in the 3rd quarter. They were on the field the entire 3rd quarter and held UNH to 3 points. They also shut out UNH in the 4th quarter. Holding UNH to 13 points is pretty amazing in my opinion.

On to the refs. Some UNH fans will claim it was a homer job, well, these guys were from New England! They all had New England accents. Maybe they were Umass fans, who knows, but they were not homers. While I admit there is no way Nova played an entirely clean game, the big penalties were UNH mental errors. The illegal formation on the called back TD is inexcusable. That would have put UNH up 17-10 and it would have been an entirely different game. UNH also had an illegal man downfield on another big play, again, a mental error. I think UNH is sometimes a victim of its very complex offense; these kids don't know where to be all the time. I think UNH has shown something like 45 different formations so far this year. That is a lot to remember under pressure. Last week Northeastern didn't have a single holding call in its game against Nova and was holding all day. Sometimes it happens that way. I know if I was a UNH fan, I would probably be complaining about the same thing. Ultimately, I still think the better team won.

With the Umass loss, I think UNH is a lock for the playoffs. They will make some noise with the right match-up. I think they are much better than the teams in the 10-16 range.

classiest thing ive heard all week thank you

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

Love the sarcasm! xthumbsupx
U R Welcome. Let's go get ZooMass, ...xthumbsupx

[WrenFGun]

A few thoughts from being at the game. UNH is a pretty impressive team in my opinion. The defense is vastly improved from years past. UNH now has speed on defense and toughness that I have not seen before. I think they can contend with the best teams defensively. Offensively, Toman is awesome. He can really make all the passes. I was very impressed with him and Sicko. That guy is great. I wish Nova had a threat like that.

I think the story of the game was the Nova defense in the 3rd quarter. They were on the field the entire 3rd quarter and held UNH to 3 points. They also shut out UNH in the 4th quarter. Holding UNH to 13 points is pretty amazing in my opinion.

On to the refs. Some UNH fans will claim it was a homer job, well, these guys were from New England! They all had New England accents. Maybe they were Umass fans, who knows, but they were not homers. While I admit there is no way Nova played an entirely clean game, the big penalties were UNH mental errors. The illegal formation on the called back TD is inexcusable. That would have put UNH up 17-10 and it would have been an entirely different game. UNH also had an illegal man downfield on another big play, again, a mental error. I think UNH is sometimes a victim of its very complex offense; these kids don't know where to be all the time. I think UNH has shown something like 45 different formations so far this year. That is a lot to remember under pressure. Last week Northeastern didn't have a single holding call in its game against Nova and was holding all day. Sometimes it happens that way. I know if I was a UNH fan, I would probably be complaining about the same thing. Ultimately, I still think the better team won.

With the Umass loss, I think UNH is a lock for the playoffs. They will make some noise with the right match-up. I think they are much better than the teams in the 10-16 range.

Well said, congrats on the win!

As for the comment on Whitney being a "baby," that was me, making a reactionary comment after he took a cheap shot at a UNH player after he threw him to the ground after he missed a block. Whitney's one tough SOB in general, though. Young's the best backup in FCS, too.

Bring on UMass for all the marbles.

[yorkcountyUNHfan]

A couple of thoughts on the game...

1) Congrats to Villanova. They stepped up and made plays when they needed to. A good win for them. They are a VERY good team.

2) UNH fans, if you can, watch the game again. It's available on demand (in my area at least) until 11/14. Seeing the game with your emotion taken out will allow for clearer analysis. You sometime see a game and wonder what if anything can be done to improve. I felt that way about last years run defense. The problems I saw in this game are what I would consider "fixable errors"

3) Yes the penalties were 9-0, but 6 of the flags were wrong formation twice, jumping off side twice, and movement on the line twice. I'm not saying that the officiating was great but for the most part they were letting them play.

4) Before we start bombing on the play calling, remember down and distance. If you can, watch the game with a clear head. I now have far fewer questions, after watching the game again, then I did leaving the stadium.

5) Every guy getting on those buses understood that was not their best effort and improvement is needed.

6) UNH is 7-2, they are in control of their own destiny. There are plenty of teams that would die to be in their place.

7) If you find your self in the Philly area go to Mama's Pizzeria and have the cheese steak, do not go to one of the big chains.

[WrenFGun]

A couple of thoughts on the game...

1) Congrats to Villanova. They stepped up and made plays when they needed to. A good win for them. They are a VERY good team.

2) UNH fans, if you can, watch the game again. It's available on demand (in my area at least) until 11/14. Seeing the game with your emotion taken out will allow for clearer analysis. You sometime see a game and wonder what if anything can be done to improve. I felt that way about last years run defense. The problems I saw in this game are what I would consider "fixable errors"

3) Yes the penalties were 9-0, but 6 of the flags were wrong formation twice, jumping off side twice, and movement on the line twice. I'm not saying that the officiating was great but for the most part they were letting them play.

4) Before we start bombing on the play calling, remember down and distance. If you can, watch the game with a clear head. I now have far fewer questions, after watching the game again, then I did leaving the stadium.

5) Every guy getting on those buses understood that was not their best effort and improvement is needed.

6) UNH is 7-2, they are in control of their own destiny. There are plenty of teams that would die to be in their place.

7) If you find your self in the Philly area go to Mama's Pizzeria and have the cheese steak, do not go to one of the big chains.

My beef is with the egregious placement on the 3rd and inches play. Having watched that on TV, do you agree with where that is coming from?

Even with the officiating (?), Villanova's defense is FANTASTIC, and they play to win. That fake punt is everything I like to see out of a team, even if I think it was questionable keeping the lesser of the two units (offense vs. defense) on the field with the game on the line.

I worry that a better defense might be able to shut down Nova's attack, but that was a nice effort by them. They did what they had to.

[Anovafan]

My beef is with the egregious placement on the 3rd and inches play. Having watched that on TV, do you agree with where that is coming from?

Even with the officiating (?), Villanova's defense is FANTASTIC, and they play to win. That fake punt is everything I like to see out of a team, even if I think it was questionable keeping the lesser of the two units (offense vs. defense) on the field with the game on the line.

I worry that a better defense might be able to shut down Nova's attack, but that was a nice effort by them. They did what they had to.

I was on the sideline and you are correct, there was no way the 3rd and inches play was a first down. Whit bobbled the snap and was pushed back about 15 yards by the time the play was over. It was a ridiculously generous spot.

I worry that a better defense might test Nova's offense as well, but I'm not sure there are much better defenses out there in the country than those in the CAA. Richmond has a great defense and Nova was able to run the ball very well. Same thing against JMU. And as I mentioned, UNH has a pretty good defense in my opinion and Nova did what they needed to do. The Nova offense is not flashy this year, they grind it out on the ground and sprinkle in some passing. They finally have an offense that can keep the defense out of harms way, play effectively in bad weather, and hopefully succeed in the playoffs.

[Hoyadestroya85]

Quite a difference from the Nova teams of a few years ago.. I can't believe it's been 3 years since we've had a QB pass for 300 yards!

[yorkcountyUNHfan]

My beef is with the egregious placement on the 3rd and inches play. Having watched that on TV, do you agree with where that is coming from?

Even with the officiating (?), Villanova's defense is FANTASTIC, and they play to win. That fake punt is everything I like to see out of a team, even if I think it was questionable keeping the lesser of the two units (offense vs. defense) on the field with the game on the line.

I worry that a better defense might be able to shut down Nova's attack, but that was a nice effort by them. They did what they had to.



Agree 100% that was a poor call. Thought in then, still think it now.

Still I don't like to see fans of the losing team point to bad calls. Though it seems most UNH posters, you included, have made a point not to detract from the Villanova effort.