Richmond - Maine Thread

[tribe_pride]

The only reason I am starting this is because the announcer just said a Maine WR FUBAR'd a Richmond CB on a screen pass. Great clean play. Can't believe the announcer said that though

Richmond up 7-0 though.

[NHwildEcat]

GO MAINE!!!

[ItsyBitsySpider]

Maine faking a punt on their own 39 on the first series. Curious call there. Maine driving though. Plenty of seats available in this thread

[93henfan]

FUBAR'd a Richmond CB on a screen pass.

xlolx

[NHwildEcat]

NICE MAINE LEADS 8-7!!

[PantherRob82]

video?

[jmu007]

What happened to the 8 points? I turn the channel and when I come back its 7-7. ??????

[93henfan]

What happened to the 8 points? I turn the channel and when I come back its 7-7. ??????

Ditto. What happened?

[tribe_pride]

It's on CSN - switched off after the TD to Texas-Oklahoma so no clue what happened

[Dane96]

The only reason I am starting this is because the announcer just said a Maine WR FUBAR'd a Richmond CB on a screen pass. Great clean play. Can't believe the announcer said that though

Richmond up 7-0 though.

That was a ridonkulus hit...he totally de-cleated that guy. Was that Sessions?

[ccd494]

Huh. No channelsurfing feed?

[NHwildEcat]

Yeah I am also not sure what happened. The announcers say they completed the 2 point conversion yet the score is 7-7. No explanation has been given...

[Dane96]

Wow...noticed that too.

Btw...I am also watching RMU-St. Francis...and it is unbearable.

[PantherRob82]

Wow...noticed that too.

Btw...I am also watching RMU-St. Francis...and it is unbearable.

xlolx I was watching that here for like one second...turned to Iowa-Wisconsin.

[jmu007]

Nice to see JMU isn't the only team out there that plays like crap in Orono :)

[Dane96]

If Maine is anything like Boston this past week...its f'n cold up there.

[Eight Legger]

First of all, both of these CSN announcers should be fired at halftime. I think they are broadcasting from behind a brick wall.

What happened was the Maine QB ran for 15 yards and they thought he scored a TD, but in fact he was down at the one yard line. You could actually hear the PA announcer say this, but they kept blabbing about how it was a TD. So then on the next play, the QB ran in for a TD, but they thought it was a 2-point conversion and then went to commercial break. In fact, it was a TD and the extra point was kicked while they were at commercial.

Then they came back from commercial and STILL kept talking about what a gutsy call the two-point conversion was! Evidently they didn't see the kicker come onto the field and kick the extra point?

They also acted incredulous on a play where our punter was knocked to the ground and flags flew (they had no idea why), they have mis-identified our running backs, our punter and said that Derek Hatcher is Billy Hatcher's nephew (actually, he's his son). And we're not even at halftime yet.

[blukeys]

Eight Legger is correct. Both announcers are terrible. However the so called "color" guy is unbelievably annoying. You will enjoy the game more if you mute the sound. That's what I have finally done.

[ccd494]

Not getting CSN down here is killing me.

[Eight Legger]

The color guy is Andy Gresh, who inexplicably has a national radio show either on ESPN or maybe now on XM. He doesn't sound this awful on radio, but he should never be allowed to do TV again.

[ccd494]

Maine scores on 3rd and 22, Smith to Landis Williams

[Skjellyfetti]

Wow! great finish to the half by Maine.

QB throwing the ball around... puts together a great drive. Looks like it stalls after a bad snap. Throws a great pass on the fade route for TD with 2 seconds left.

14-10 Maine!

[blukeys]

Maine is up 14-10 and IMHO is outplaying Richmond.

[Dane96]

How many people does that one side at Alfond sit (the big side). It's packed.

[NHwildEcat]

Maine is up 14-10 and IMHO is outplaying Richmond.

I don't think it's an opinion when it is so clearly obvious! Great half by Maine...I am surprised.

[ccd494]

How many people does that one side at Alfond sit (the big side). It's packed.

If I were to guess? 8,000. It's homecoming.

[blukeys]

The color guy is Andy Gresh, who inexplicably has a national radio show either on ESPN or maybe now on XM. He doesn't sound this awful on radio, but he should never be allowed to do TV again.

Thanks for the info. He is still annoying as h***. This does explain one thing though. Radio guys are taught not to have any dead air so they never shut up. Good TV guys know when to let the video tell the story.

[LAWdiddy]

Maine QB has already thrown it 27 times. If Maine wins, does Richmond fall behind Elon in the polls?

[LacesOut]

Is it me, or does Richmond seem to struggle pretty much every game? I know factors go into it, ie, playing on the road, the team they are playing is amped up to play the defending champs, etc..

[ItsyBitsySpider]

Maine is dominating Richmond but only has a 4 point lead. Richmond is right there and if it's close in the fourth quarter, I know where my money is.

[PantherRob82]

Is it me, or does Richmond seem to struggle pretty much every game? I know factors go into it, ie, playing on the road, the team they are playing is amped up to play the defending champs, etc..

This is the 3rd game Richmond has struggled in. But good teams win close games...

[ItsyBitsySpider]

I not a big fan of style points. Richmond needs to play a lot better, but just win the games.

[LAWdiddy]

seriously when richmond loses how far do they fall? will elon jump them?

[LacesOut]

This is the 3rd game Richmond has struggled in. But good teams win close games...

True, true.

But someone has got to beat them. Damn.

[phoenixphanatic21]

seriously when richmond loses how far do they fall? will elon jump them?

First, if they lose. Second, I'd love to see it, but I highly doubt it'll happen.

[ccd494]

Richmond pounding the ball, reminiscent of Delaware coming out in the second half and just running down Maine's throat.

[Dane96]

Same thing Albany did.

[ccd494]

Frustrating.

[LacesOut]

I'm digging the lite blue jerseys that Main is rockin' for this game. Is that their alternate/third jersey? Or a throwback?

[ccd494]

Must be an alternate, usually its dark blue with light blue numbers/trim

[theasushow]

seriously when richmond loses how far do they fall? will elon jump them?

Elon??? what about New Hampshire, Montana, Southern Illinois, Villanova, and William& Mary?...who are all ranked above Elon in the polls. The question would be more like "how does richmond's loss shake up the top 5?" not "does elon jump Richmond!?!?"


2. Northern Iowa (20) 2296
3. New Hampshire (4) 2168
4. Montana (2) 2131
5. Southern Illinois 1899
6. Villanova 1883
7. William & Mary 1811

[ItsyBitsySpider]

back in front ... on the d now

[Dane96]

Elon??? what about New Hampshire, Montana, Southern Illinois, Villanova, and William& Mary?...who are all ranked above Elon in the polls. The question would be more like "how does richmond's loss shake up the top 5?" not "does elon jump Richmond!?!?"


2. Northern Iowa (20) 2296
3. New Hampshire (4) 2168
4. Montana (2) 2131
5. Southern Illinois 1899
6. Villanova 1883
7. William & Mary 1811

Ignore him....he is a troll. Look at his 75 posts; they are rather comical.

Your post is right on the money!!!

[LacesOut]

Must be an alternate, usually its dark blue with light blue numbers/trim

Thanks.

It looks much better than the all dark blue look, imo.

['neers80]

what happened? howd they score?

[Eight Legger]

Methodical drive by the Spiders, culminated by a (Dante) Boston TD party in the endzone.

[ccd494]

I'm listening on the radio, what was the personal foul for? The crowd didn't like it, and the radio guys had no clue.

[LacesOut]

Oh boy!

TD on a punt return by the Spidahs!! Guess they woke up!

[ccd494]

Game over.

[ItsyBitsySpider]

hatcher 90 yd punt return!!

[Eight Legger]

Hatcher takes it to the house!

[LacesOut]

Now 24-14, 4:32 left in the 3rd. Punt return was about 80 yards or so.

*EDIT* Per above post, it was 90 yards. Yikes!

[ItsyBitsySpider]

It may not be pretty, but Richmond is a tough tough out ... still a lot of time to go.

[ccd494]

Just once I'd like to see Maine not completely die in the second half. Outscored like 87-13 this year in the second half.

[ItsyBitsySpider]

I hear you ccd. Maine thoroughly outplayed UR in the first half.

[ASUPATCH]

Maine really needed to answer after the punt return. 3 and out and all is lost. Within 10 minutes in the second half.

[seattlespider]

Spiders and Ward starting to assert themselves.

[ccd494]

This will be Maine's 4th loss after leading or being tied in the third quarter this season.

[LacesOut]

UR at the 15.

INT on a batted pass! Maine ball at their own 25. 3rd quarter almost over.

[ccd494]

Hey, an interception. Maine NEEDS to score.

[LacesOut]

End of the 3rd.

UR 24
Maine 14

[ASUPATCH]

There is life in the Bears after all. This is a huge drive that will set the tone for the 4th quarter after being dominated in the 3rd.

[ccd494]

3 and out for Maine.

Maine doesn't get first downs in the second half.

[hoseman]

The University of Maine scenery is fantastic. Spiders deserve the number 1 rank...great effort by Maine.

[ccd494]

57 yard TD run by Wilkins

[LacesOut]

Ughh, horrible tackling on that TD run.

31-14. UR is now completely awake and is no longer struggling. I'd like to take back my previous post on that issue!

[ccd494]

Second half, season:

Opponent: 97
Maine: 13

just updated by Maine radio guys.

[paward]

Brusko is a player.

[seattlespider]

Spiders with a stop on 4th down. Long drive here could wrap it up.

Edit: Or maybe not.

[ccd494]

INT for Richmond

[seattlespider]

TD Spiders. UR pretty much rammed it down Maine's throat on that drive. 38-14

[ccd494]

TD Richmond, 1 yard QB sneak

Opponent 104
Maine 13

second half this season.

That isn't on the defense, they've spent about 25 minutes of each second half on the field this year.

[ccd494]

Maine gets a garbage time TD pass Smith to Jones

Richmond 38
Maine 21

[ccd494]

Maine collects the onside kick (3/3 on the year).

[Eight Legger]

Spiders are breathing a sigh of relief about being able to stay ranked ahead of Elon for one more week...

[seattlespider]

Spiders are breathing a sigh of relief about being able to stay ranked ahead of Elon for one more week...

xthumbsupx

[gophoenix]

seriously when richmond loses how far do they fall? will elon jump them?

Does it matter. Man give it a rest. We just need to take car eof business.

[MacThor]

seriously when richmond wins how far will they fall behind elon in LAWdiddy's poll?

On to the game - Richmond is mastering "win ugly." But that's all they need to do. With Towson and Georgetown on the schedule, they've practically clinched a playoff spot. The longest winning streak in Division ! football continues.

I didn't catch it - did Forte get hurt or pulled? Also, Garrett Wilkins' 4th quarter fumble was caused when the Maine defender grabbed his HEAD and bent him over backwards. I hope he's not hurt too badly. This was the SAME Maine player who got flagged for the flagrant face mask on the next drive.

Those announcers were (as previously noted) horrible. From botching the phantom 2-point conversion (and not correcting themselves until over an hour later) to yapping it up over critical replays and referee calls to mangling the names of every Spider on the field. Ugh. It was obvious to everyone watching the game that they didn't give the QB a TD (his elbow was down on the one) and the next play was spotted on the half-yard line. How many 2pt conversions start on the half-yard line? How many 2pt conversions are followed by an extra point kick?

Plus, the play-by-play guy is a Maine alum, who was homering it up all game. If I wanted homer commentators, I'll listen to the radio broadcasts. They shouldn't let him do Maine games.

[LacesOut]

Spiders are breathing a sigh of relief about being able to stay ranked ahead of Elon for one more week...

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!

Good one.

Elon.........haha........Elon...........