W&M @ Villanova game thread

[GreatAppSt]

hmmm

[AppIAA]

Wow.. apparently they have different camera views? hard to tell with what we saw

[19Duke97]

Ok VU needs to stop calling the QB draw, it's not working, at all

[Philliesfan980]

GIVE SCZUR THE BALL! THIS ISN'T ROCKET SCIENCE!

[LacesOut]

Nova QB just hand the ball off the rest of the game!

............

[paul1978]

Next play QB draw.

[theasushow]

gettin good now!

[GreatAppSt]

Time for a TO

[LacesOut]

And..................................another review.

[GoneTribal]

BUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL SSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH^%$^%#$%$#!

[CrackerRiley]

Wait, is there not force outs in college football?

What's the answer to this. I do not know. Just wondering because of that last review. The receiver was obviously forced-out by the DB.

[AppIAA]

Hey, that one pass play was the longest in W&M history

[bullseye44]

And..................................another review.

Really taking the air out of a really competitive game, though I doubt Nova fans have any complaints.

[Philliesfan980]

4 down territory here?

[gn54549]

really bad time for a review -- allows the defense time to set up, where as before they got beat on a quick snap for a td

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Gotta go for TD....

[GreatAppSt]

stuffed

[LacesOut]

TD Nova!!!!!!!

Good block #32, sealing the defender to the inside.

[Philliesfan980]

WOW! Gutsy call to bounce it to the outside like that.

[AppIAA]

Looking to come down to a final drive.. great game

[GoneTribal]

No effing way you can reverse that catch....no effing way.

[txst80]

I couldn't believe they were gonna sneak it again when I saw the formation. Don't see a QB sneak bounced to the outside very often though...

[dsbsh]

Outstanding job of tackling on that drive by the Villanova offensive line. Play after play...

[gn54549]

i still think review is good, just bad luck on the timing for that one...

also if they'd call for the review quickly, it wouldn't be a big deal because you wouldn't see the result of the play after the play being reviewed

looks like they overcame it anyways

[LacesOut]

Outstanding job of tackling on that drive by the Villanova offensive line. Play after play...


LOL

[SCBluehen]

No effing way you can reverse that catch....no effing way.

I agree.

[GreatAppSt]

Good game to watch.

[rcny46]

Just get it back,Tribe! I'd love to see you win this.

[Skjellyfetti]

No effing way you can reverse that catch....no effing way.

I agree. xsmhx

[theasushow]

i really wish the camera wouldnt pan out to show the stands during the kickoffs.

[mtmike]

not a big fan or replay after a whole season wo it

[CrackerRiley]

i really wish the camera wouldnt pan out to show the stands during the kickoffs.


They've been keeping it to a minimal.

[LacesOut]

A turnover for the Nova defense sure would be nice right now.

Or a 3 and out.

[Philliesfan980]

Big 3rd down here.

[gn54549]

it looked to me that the reviewed play was a catch, so i think they got it right, but it is debatable on whether or not it was irrefutable evidence

[Skjellyfetti]

W&M can't do anything on offense now. Nova turning up the pressure. If William and Mary can't pull this off after that first half... WOW.

[GreatAppSt]

tribe not chaging anything on O cost em

[AppIAA]

Almost gave it away... good punt

[Philliesfan980]

Wow, those are some ugly cheerleaders.

[CrackerRiley]

Nova, where's your good looking cheerleaders?






Wrong forum?

[SideLine Shooter]

Wow, those are some ugly cheerleaders.

I'm glad you said that.

[GreatAppSt]

Coulda tried some hurry up there Laycock before it was expected.

[GreatAppSt]

Wow, those are some ugly cheerleaders.
xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

[OutlawPete90]

hello everyone. just got back from the UMass basketball game to catch some of this game. Should be a great finish!

[gbhmt]

With the close angle on that catch, it looked pretty clear one frame before his left foot hit that his toe was down.

[LacesOut]

Hahaha what a catch!!!

[AppIAA]

haha.. he almost said "here W&M, have the football"

[19Duke97]

W&M defense looking a little tired.

[LacesOut]

hello everyone. just got back from the UMass basketball game to catch some of this game. Should be a great finish!

Hey there Pete!

[Philliesfan980]

That was a big first down.. the key here is to have a nice "New England Patriots" type 4th quarter drive. Lots of 3rd and shorts, milk about 6-7 minutes off the clock.

[LacesOut]

Ooooooh, well lookey loo, they know how to pass the ball, that VU!

[GreatAppSt]

what an azz

[yosef1969]

'Nova has definitely found their groove on offense...

[gbhmt]

It sounds like they're playing at W&M...

[LacesOut]

Ooooooh, well lookey loo, they know how to pass the ball, that VU!

You may have spoken too soon!

[theasushow]

hello everyone. just got back from the UMass basketball game to catch some of this game. Should be a great finish!

ill sum it up for u.
bill and mary jump out to a 10-0 halftime lead highlighted by a 98 yard td pass, nova couldnt move the ball any during the 1st half. 2nd half has been highlighted by a punt return td by nova's specilaist sczcur (pronounced like the salad dressing caesar.) another td has given nova the 14-13 lead and thats where we are now.

[Philliesfan980]

Very dangerous time of the game. W&M can get the ball back and run down the clock for a potential game winning FG.

[yosef1969]

If Nova wins, MVP might have to go to the punter...

[AppIAA]

ill sum it up for u.
bill and mary jump out to a 10-0 halftime lead highlighted by a 98 yard td pass, nova couldnt move the ball any during the 1st half. 2nd half has been highlighted by a punt return td by nova's specilaist sczcur (pronounced like the salad dressing caesar.) another td has given nova the 14-13 lead and thats where we are now.

Did I miss something?

[GeauxLions94]

About time for another 3rd down conversion ... too high for Szczur. Fourth down Nova

[Mattymc727]

That was a big first down.. the key here is to have a nice "New England Patriots" type 4th quarter drive. Lots of 3rd and shorts, milk about 6-7 minutes off the clock.

Not this year.....xnonono2x

[bullseye44]

Kind of amazing that Whitney has completed 9 passes in the last two games (23 attempts) and is on the cusp of a national championship game berth. That guy just finds a way (doesn't hurt that he has Szczur running all over the place). Come on Tribe!

[GreatAppSt]

Need points here tribe you won't get the ball back if you don't.

[OutlawPete90]

ill sum it up for u.
bill and mary jump out to a 10-0 halftime lead highlighted by a 98 yard td pass, nova couldnt move the ball any during the 1st half. 2nd half has been highlighted by a punt return td by nova's specilaist sczcur (pronounced like the salad dressing caesar.) another td has given nova the 14-13 lead and thats where we are now.

thanks xthumbsupx

[gbhmt]

thinking the winner here is the national champ next week, solid offenses and defenses

What a surprise!

[asknoquarter21]

Did I miss something?

It wasn't a punt return

It was a Wildcat run

[paul1978]

thinking the winner here is the national champ next week, solid offenses and defenses

Keep on thinking.

[GreatAppSt]

3rd n 6 huge

[AppIAA]

It wasn't a punt return

It was a Wildcat run

Thats what I thought... was hoping my Dr. Pepper hadn't been spiked

[yosef1969]

thinking the winner here is the national champ next week, solid offenses and defenses

Now there's a shocker, a CAA fan concluding that a CAA team will win the NC.xcoffeex

[GeauxLions94]

Bad miss by Archer ... how is Nova letting Dohse get so open?

[OutlawPete90]

W&M defense is going to have to step it up.

[Philliesfan980]

Wow, #15 is going to be sick...

[GreatAppSt]

G. O.

[GeauxLions94]

Ouch for the Tribe! Right in the bread basket

[AppIAA]

Well if Nova wins, then losing to Appy or the Griz would be an upset. We'll see.

You do realize 'Nova is the 2 seed and Montana is the 1 right?????

[CrackerRiley]

Well if Nova wins, then losing to Appy or the Griz would be an upset. We'll see.

Depends on who you ask. We'll see.

[GreatAppSt]

mary n william hehehehe

[LacesOut]

Milk the clock, Nova. And then put it away with a late TD.

[Philliesfan980]

What a smart player.. Szczur knows not to go out of bounds there. Seriously get Whitney out of there for the rest of the game.

[yosef1969]

Well if Nova wins, then losing to Appy or the Griz would be an upset. We'll see.

Not so sure about that, if the Griz beat ASU tomorrow the Griz are still the number one seed

[LacesOut]

mary n william hehehehe

Did you see that girl on the left??!! HELLLOOOO!!

[LacesOut]

There you go, 'Cats.

Milk it, milk it, milk it........

[Skjellyfetti]

Well if Nova wins, then losing to Appy or the Griz would be an upset. We'll see.

Kinda like how Richmond were the favorites against App? xwhistlex

[yosef1969]

What kind of range does the Nova kicker have?

[OutlawPete90]

game

[paul1978]

Back to the game. We can talk smack later.

[CrackerRiley]

Hahaha, almost as much a shock that Appy and Grizzy fans watch this game and predominantly talk about the crowd size. :D


We just take as much pride in our fan support as you guys seem to take in teams that aren't even "yours."

[Franks Tanks]

Did you see that girl on the left??!! HELLLOOOO!!

Ya--nice slutty asian bitch!

[theasushow]

ill sum it up for u.
bill and mary jump out to a 10-0 halftime lead highlighted by a 98 yard td pass, nova couldnt move the ball any during the 1st half. 2nd half has been highlighted by a punt return td by nova's specilaist sczcur (pronounced like the salad dressing caesar.) another td has given nova the 14-13 lead and thats where we are now.

oops, that was actually a rushing TD (accordint to espn), i think i had gone to take a few shots when this happened. my fault!!

[GeauxLions94]

Big play by Farmer on third down

[UNHWildCats]

You do realize 'Nova is the 2 seed and Montana is the 1 right?????
And barely anyone outside of the Big Sky and the selection committee believe that Montana having the #1 seed is justifiable.

[Philliesfan980]

Aaron Ball, who by all accounts has had a disappointing year after such a big year last year, has come up big in this game. Good for him!

[GreatAppSt]

w&m needs a TO bad

[LacesOut]

How many RB's does Nova actually have??!!!

[SteelCurtain]

Well if Nova wins, then losing to Appy or the Griz would be an upset. We'll see.


says who????

Montanta hasn't lost a game this year and Appy is playing very well right now.

I would call the game a toss up no matter who wins tomorrow..

[Philliesfan980]

Ya--nice slutty asian bitch!

Saw it too. She could be working at a massage parlor with that W&M education in a few years.

[yosef1969]

Hahaha, almost as much a shock that Appy and Grizzy fans watch this game and predominantly talk about the crowd size. :D

Honestly, when you have to quality attendance at a nation semifinal game that is at about half capacity by saying it's a good crowd for Nova, it's kind of sad...

[CrackerRiley]

Oh snap! Look who they're talking about! I'm pumped!!

[GreatAppSt]

Did you see that girl on the left??!! HELLLOOOO!! oh yeah a hoochie momma

[GreatAppSt]

I told ya wm would not get the ball back wiht any time left toscore

[Philliesfan980]

Still need one more first down Nova... give it to Szczur again here.

[Franks Tanks]

Saw it too. She could be working at a massage parlor with that W&M education in a few years.

Hell ya-- I would like to see her at Show & Tell xlolx

[GeauxLions94]

Run the Wildcat again.

[LacesOut]

Ya--nice slutty asian bitch!

LMAO!!

Leave it to Frank!!

[paul1978]

Go for it Nova.

[GreatAppSt]

better kick it

[19Duke97]

game set match

[LacesOut]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NOVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have they run an I formation option at all tonight???

[GreatAppSt]

Damn Laycock

[GeauxLions94]

Go for it

[yosef1969]

I told ya wm would not get the ball back wiht any time left toscore

Not so fast my friend...

[paul1978]

Stick a fork in it. Congrats Nova.

[Philliesfan980]

Wow, excellent call, and in my opinion, the only call. You can't give W&M the opportunity to go down the field and score a TD and win the game.

[Franks Tanks]

LMAO!!

Leave it to Frank!!

Not a big Asian fan but she is a nice one.

[GreatAppSt]

Need that TO now WM

[bullseye44]

F. Good luck in the title Nova. To App/Montana - they just ran like this on the #1 run D in the nation when we knew it was coming. They will score some points.

[GeauxLions94]

Done ... Nova looks like they're heading to Chatty

[Franks Tanks]

Two really, really good teams and two class programs and coaches. Shame somebody has to lose this one.

[TheValleyRaider]

Good game

Congrats Villanova xthumbsupx

[siuham]

Who's #67 on Nova's line? He wins the ****ing night. HUGE push.

[Philliesfan980]

Lol, that's great. Instead of shaking the other coaches hand, he puts on the headset. Classy Andy Talley.

[GreatAppSt]

Never got the ball back,

[19Duke97]

Great game Nova, tough to beat a quality team like that twice. Good luck int he championship

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Congrats to NOVA........now go win the big one next week.

[LacesOut]

Congrats Nova.

Well done, getting the win.

And nice to see Coach Andy Talley get to the NC game.

[yosef1969]

Congrats Nova, hope things go Apps way tomorrow and get a chance to see this team up close in Chattanooga.

[Shellin]

Congrats Nova! Hopefully we get to see you in Chatty next week :)

[GreatAppSt]

Great game by both teams no head hanging allowed.

[CrackerRiley]

Good game! Hope tomorrows game can match it!

[PhoenixPhan]

Wow--what a game!! Two spectacular teams. Can only hope that the championship is as good a game as this one!

[appstate38]

Congrats to Nova!!!! Going to have to find a way to score more points. 14 won't beat the Apps or the Griz!

[charliej]

Brew-Ha-HA !!!

xbeerchugxxbeerchugxxbeerchugxxbeerchugx

[Philliesfan980]

Just like I said last week, pencil in Nova in the finals!

[Jackman]

Second time this season W&M won the battle in the stat book, but second time this season Villanova won on the scoreboard. Both teams have kind of been like that all season. For some reason W&M doesn't do a good job converting what they do on the field to the scoreboard.

[yosef1969]

Great second half (first half was as exciting as watching paint dry). If ASU pulls out the win tomorrow, Villanova's 3-3-5 defense against ASU's spread offense will be a great matchup.

[asknoquarter21]

Great second half (first half was as exciting as watching paint dry). If ASU pulls out the win tomorrow, Villanova's 3-3-5 defense against ASU's spread offense will be a great matchup.

Yea that should be a pretty good matchup

[CrackerRiley]

I can only hope tomorrows game is as good as this one was.

I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight....

[gbhmt]

I can only hope tomorrows game is as good as this one was.

I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight....

I'm staying up as late as possible so I can sleep as late as possible. xthumbsupx

[Philliesfan980]

Talley is one of the classiest coaches in the nation. xnonono2x

Are you saying that with sarcasm? I know a guy who played for him about 15 years ago and said he's a first class a******.

[GoneTribal]

Talley is one of the classiest coaches in the nation. xnonono2x

i said the same thing to my wife as he (with 19 seconds left in the game) puts on the effing head set. What a DB. You'd think he'd know better after 25 years.

[HiHiYikas]

Outstanding season, Tribe! Good game.

And congrats to the Wildcats.

Nova fans, do not pass up the opportunity to go to Chattanooga. Period.

[Skjellyfetti]

It will if Appy or Grizzy only score 13. xnodx The Tribe only got that record setting TD and a pair of FGs. Chattanooga should be fun (would be better if we were there :( )

Pretty sure we had to listen to CAA fans going on and on about how Richmond would shut down App's offense. 444 yards and 35 points later.............. :D

Nova will need more than 14 to beat App or Montana. xnodx

[bullseye44]

Villanova certainly earned this win, but I can't help but question the effect that replay had on this game. The multiple stoppages of play really slowed W&M's momentum on a couple of offensive drives and gave the Villanova D (which was on the field for 31 of the first 43 minutes of the game) a chance to rest.

Obviously the overturned call before Nova's second TD was important (whether I agree it was irrefutable or not is another topic), but in general I think replay killed the momentum of the game in a way that really benefitted Villanova.

No sour grapes here, Nova is a deserving team and I wish them luck in Chatty, but I'm curious what other folks thought about replay's impact on the flow of the game?

[appstate38]

It will if Appy or Grizzy only score 13. xnodx The Tribe only got that record setting TD and a pair of FGs. Chattanooga should be fun (would be better if we were there :( )

You don't really believe that do you?????xeyebrowx

[GoneTribal]

You don't really believe that do you?????xeyebrowx

guess we'll have to wait and see. no point in trying to predict the future.

[CrackerRiley]

A defense that holds the ASU offense to less than 20 points will get all my respect and deserves a FCS championship.

[ASU_MBA]

After watching that game I believe the winner of the Montana App game wins it all....I was not impressed with either offense.

I was pulling for the tribe and sorry they lost. I believe you can throw on Nova's D and William and Mary just did not spread them out enough....you have to score more than 13 points....takes more than D alone to win a title....

[UNHWildCats]

You don't really believe that do you?????xeyebrowx
tomorrows game will probably be something like 77-74 xlolx

[Grabholdofyosef]

Congrats Nova!!! I was pulling for Nova for selfish reasons. ASU now has a chance to become only the 4th team to beat 3 of the top 4 seeds. If I researched it correctly it has only been done by GSU in '85 (1, 4 and 2), WKY in '02 (2, 3 and 1) and Richmond in '08 (2, 3 and 4).

[CrackerRiley]

Congrats Nova!!! I was pulling for Nova for selfish reasons. ASU now has a chance to become only the 4th team to beat 3 of the top 4 seeds. If I researched it correctly it has only been done by GSU in '85 (1, 4 and 2), WKY in '02 (2, 3 and 1) and Richmond in '08 (2, 3 and 4).

Let's not get (WAY) ahead of ourselves.

[wideright82]

Villanova certainly earned this win, but I can't help but question the effect that replay had on this game. The multiple stoppages of play really slowed W&M's momentum on a couple of offensive drives and gave the Villanova D (which was on the field for 31 of the first 43 minutes of the game) a chance to rest.

Obviously the overturned call before Nova's second TD was important (whether I agree it was irrefutable or not is another topic), but in general I think replay killed the momentum of the game in a way that really benefitted Villanova.

No sour grapes here, Nova is a deserving team and I wish them luck in Chatty, but I'm curious what other folks thought about replay's impact on the flow of the game?


Sorry you aren't headed to Tennessee. Have fun at home while we throw up those V's and represent the CAA on the big stage.

Keep grasping at straws as to why Villanova dominated the second half. xrulesxxanim_chaix

[MR. CHICKEN]

After watching that game I believe the winner of the Montana App game wins it all....I was not impressed with either offense.

I was pulling for the tribe and sorry they lost. I believe you can throw on Nova's D and William and Mary just did not spread them out enough....you have to score more than 13 points....takes more than D alone to win a title....

YOU MAH FRIEND....DON'T APPRECIATE..DUH POWER O' DEFENSE.......LOOK UP BILL & MARE & WILDCATS....SCORES DIS SEASON...DEN TELL ME NIETHERAH HAS AN OFFENSE....xpopcornx....AWK!

[GoneTribal]

Sorry you aren't headed to Tennessee. Have fun at home while we throw up those V's and represent the CAA on the big stage.

Keep grasping at straws as to why Villanova dominated the second half. xrulesxxanim_chaix

losing respect in 3....2.....1.....

[bullseye44]

Sorry you aren't headed to Tennessee. Have fun at home while we throw up those V's and represent the CAA on the big stage.

Keep grasping at straws as to why Villanova dominated the second half. xrulesxxanim_chaix

I'm asking a question and giving all the credit to Nova for beating us by the rules that were at hand. Just curious what people think about the replay being added after not having had it for the first 13 games.

[UNHWildCats]

I'm asking a question and giving all the credit to Nova for beating us by the rules that were at hand. Just curious what people think about the replay being added after not having had it for the first 13 games.
rather they get a chance to look at calls that may have been wrong in such big games. Would love to have replay in all games but thats not possible.

[TheTribeHasSpoken]

Sorry you aren't headed to Tennessee. Have fun at home while we throw up those V's and represent the CAA on the big stage.

Keep grasping at straws as to why Villanova dominated the second half. xrulesxxanim_chaixThose 14 V's will look great in HD.

[molly]

I'm still not convinced he got a cleat down on that catch. My biggest question with the reviews is: Why did it start in the 2nd half? They reviewed obvious catches by W&M in the 3rd quarter -- why? Why weren't these reviewed in the 1st half? Did they see something at halftime which they thought they needed to review?

I'm certainly biased and didn't see anything they really blew in the 1st half, but I'd love to hear others' impressions on why replay wasn't used at all in the 1st half, but was used to review what seemed like obvious calls in the 2nd.

[Anovafan]

I'm still not convinced he got a cleat down on that catch. My biggest question with the reviews is: Why did it start in the 2nd half? They reviewed obvious catches by W&M in the 3rd quarter -- why? Why weren't these reviewed in the 1st half? Did they see something at halftime which they thought they needed to review?

I'm certainly biased and didn't see anything they really blew in the 1st half, but I'd love to hear others' impressions on why replay wasn't used at all in the 1st half, but was used to review what seemed like obvious calls in the 2nd.

I saw the replay from the ESPN camera guy on the sidelines, Harvey definitely got a toe down on the catch. There were no close calls in the first half. Only one I saw was on a punt where it hit the Nova player on the 3 yard line and then touched again on the 1 and the ref spotted the ball on the 1. Replay should be in every FCS game, it is a shame it is not.

[Hoyadestroya85]

Saw The Ventrone Family (including Bubba) at Minella's after the game.

[caribbeanhen]

After watching that game I believe the winner of the Montana App game wins it all....I was not impressed with either offense.

I was pulling for the tribe and sorry they lost. I believe you can throw on Nova's D and William and Mary just did not spread them out enough....you have to score more than 13 points....takes more than D alone to win a title....

your forgetting something

[caribbeanhen]

You do realize 'Nova is the 2 seed and Montana is the 1 right?????

right... so what?

[VUCats02]

It's funny how all the Montana and App St. fans are getting really cocky now because they "know" they will walk all over villanova because of their poor offensive performance. THIS JUST IN: Nova was playing the BEST defense in the country last night. A win's a win. Survive and advance. Just because App and Montana are bigtime FCS teams does not mean they will walk all over Nova. Why don't you guys start focusing on YOUR game today.

By the way, any chance for a snowstorm in Tennessee next weekend? :P

[Ebirtog1989]

Sorry you aren't headed to Tennessee. Have fun at home while we throw up those V's and represent the CAA on the big stage.

Keep grasping at straws as to why Villanova dominated the second half. xrulesxxanim_chaix

You have validated yourself as a First Class Jackass. I hope Nova loses just so you can stuff it.

All the other Nova fans are respectful and, for their sake, I hope Nova wins. As for you, I hope your life is as miserable as you appear to be.

Tribe played a great game. Nova did well to come back.

[Ebirtog1989]

Stadium Capacity = 12,500
Attendance= 4,171

PATHETIC SUPPORT. There were probably close to 1000 Tribe Fans of that 4171.

[caribbeanhen]

It's funny how all the Montana and App St. fans are getting really cocky now because they "know" they will walk all over villanova because of their poor offensive performance. THIS JUST IN: Nova was playing the BEST defense in the country last night. A win's a win. Survive and advance. Just because App and Montana are bigtime FCS teams does not mean they will walk all over Nova. Why don't you guys start focusing on YOUR game today.

By the way, any chance for a snowstorm in Tennessee next weekend? :P

well maybe not all of them, but your right on the money

[ASU_Fanatic]

I would honestly be surprised if Villy brings 2,000 to Chattanooga...I have never seen anything as pathetic that was. If App was playing in Boone today there would be about approx. 31,000 there. You guys need to get some fans. And that stadium looked like a highschool stadium...if you can't fill that dump up for the National Semifinals you have the absolute worst fan base in the nation.

[Tribe4SF]

I think you are an absolute clown and a coward. Sorry you aren't headed to Tennessee. Have fun at home while we throw up those V's and represent the CAA on the big stage.

Keep grasping at straws as to why Villanova dominated the second half. xrulesxxanim_chaix

That's the worst post I've ever read from you. If you come to Williamsburg next year you can come by our area and talk about cowardice, but you won't be invited.

[MR. CHICKEN]

A defense that holds the ASU offense to less than 20 points will get all my respect and deserves a FCS championship.

WESTERN CAROLINA.....FCS CHAMPS.....xconfusedx........AWK!

[HenZoneNation]

I love how cocky the UM fans are...I believe I read the same thing last year when they said Richmond couldn't hang with them either.xcoffeex

[Skjellyfetti]

I love how cocky the UM fans are...I believe I read the same thing last year when they said Richmond couldn't hang with them either.xcoffeex

And I remember reading that Montana wouldn't be able to hang with JMU either. xcoffeex

[kdinva]

Stadium Capacity = 12,500
Attendance= 4,171

PATHETIC SUPPORT. There were probably close to 1000 Tribe Fans of that 4171.

Again the announced attendance is an issue. From my chair, and looking at the TV angles, I would guess close to 7,000 (maybe 7,500) actually in the stadium.xcoffeex

[VUCats02]

There were way more than 4100 at the game. LOL If you guy by the announced attendance you are an idiot. They are so wrong.

[Ebirtog1989]

There were way more than 4100 at the game. LOL If you guy by the announced attendance you are an idiot. They are so wrong.

Okay, so there were 7000 fans there...maybe half capacity. Wow. Big difference there. Your fan base sucks. Face it.

[VUCats02]

Okay, well at least our football team is better :)

[VUCats02]

I'm not going to even talk to anybody who bashes nova fans anymore. It's getting old. You people can't find many negative things to say about our football team, so you take it out on our fans. Not cool. There's still a lot of passionate football fans at 'nova. Look at how much smaller Villanova is than w&m, montana, and app st (both the college, and the town). I'm just done arguing the fan situation. You guys can think what you want to think.

[Philliesfan980]

That is ridiculous. I have never heard one person say that about him. The guy is first class all the way. xnodx

Did you speak with players who actually played for him? Not second hand, or press references, or anything like that? If so, I guess it's just a different opinion, I'm just going by what one guy said.

With that said, all the work he does for the bone marrow donors is really remarkable, and he should be commended for it.

[Philliesfan980]

I would honestly be surprised if Villy brings 2,000 to Chattanooga...I have never seen anything as pathetic that was. If App was playing in Boone today there would be about approx. 31,000 there. You guys need to get some fans. And that stadium looked like a highschool stadium...if you can't fill that dump up for the National Semifinals you have the absolute worst fan base in the nation.

I think we've went over this time and time again. Whether it's right or not, Philly is a pro town / big 5 basketball town. People only have so many entertainment $'s to go around, and unfortunately, one of those has never been college football.

Sorry we don't live in a Podunk town in the App mountains, there's actually stuff to do around here besides cutting down trees, deer hunting, and App state football.

[Philliesfan980]

Saw The Ventrone Family (including Bubba) at Minella's after the game.

That's the diner on route 30 right?

[SCBluehen]

I'm not going to even talk to anybody who bashes nova fans anymore. It's getting old. You people can't find many negative things to say about our football team, so you take it out on our fans. Not cool. There's still a lot of passionate football fans at 'nova. Look at how much smaller Villanova is than w&m, montana, and app st (both the college, and the town). I'm just done arguing the fan situation. You guys can think what you want to think.

Don't even bring up size. How can Wofford draw an average of 9K at every home game with less than 1500 undergrad students?

[Philliesfan980]

The bottom line is how many fans Nova has is completely irrelevant to how well they play football.

[SCBluehen]

I think we've went over this time and time again. Whether it's right or not, Philly is a pro town / big 5 basketball town. People only have so many entertainment $'s to go around, and unfortunately, one of those has never been college football.

Sorry we don't live in a Podunk town in the App mountains, there's actually stuff to do around here besides cutting down trees, deer hunting, and App state football.

That was crudely put, but true.

That is why a pro football team will never succeed in Birmingham, AL.

[Hoyadestroya85]

That's the diner on route 30 right?

Yep..

and regarding attendance, you're absolutely right.. if Villanova was in a rural area and not a big city there would be more people coming. We also can't forget that this is the second most important College Football game being played in the Philly area this weekend (from a national perspective.)

[UMass922]

Folks, the fact is that college football is simply not a significant part of the sports culture in the northeast, especially the urban northeast. The four major pro sports plus college basketball (and in some places even college hockey, and where I'm originally from, even women's basketball) are what people care about more--much more--than college football. Even major college football is little more than a niche sport. Lower-division college football doesn't stand a chance, no matter if it's a national semifinal game.

I completely understand why this is difficult for people from the south (and midwest, and pretty much every other part of the country) to comprehend, but you'll just have to accept it. It's also difficult for people from Europe and the rest of the world to comprehend why people in the U.S. don't go crazy about soccer. All that can be said is that there's a cultural difference.

[SCBluehen]

Folks, the fact is that college football is simply not a significant part of the sports culture in the northeast, especially the urban northeast. The four major pro sports plus college basketball (and in some places even college hockey, and where I'm originally from, even women's basketball) are what people care about more--much more--than college football. Even major college football is little more than a niche sport. Lower-division college football doesn't stand a chance, no matter if it's a national semifinal game.

I completely understand why this is difficult for people from the south (and midwest, and pretty much every other part of the country) to comprehend, but you'll just have to accept it. It's also difficult for people from Europe and the rest of the world to comprehend why people in the U.S. don't go crazy about soccer. All that can be said is that there's a cultural difference.

True

And, unfortunately, I-AA gets little respect in many of the Southern states where the SEC AND ACC loom. SC is an exception with such a large presence of I-AA programs.

[Philliesfan980]

Folks, the fact is that college football is simply not a significant part of the sports culture in the northeast, especially the urban northeast. The four major pro sports plus college basketball (and in some places even college hockey, and where I'm originally from, even women's basketball) are what people care about more--much more--than college football. Even major college football is little more than a niche sport. Lower-division college football doesn't stand a chance, no matter if it's a national semifinal game.

I completely understand why this is difficult for people from the south (and midwest, and pretty much every other part of the country) to comprehend, but you'll just have to accept it. It's also difficult for people from Europe and the rest of the world to comprehend why people in the U.S. don't go crazy about soccer. All that can be said is that there's a cultural difference.

You are much more eleaquant than I am!

[Ivytalk]

Tough loss for the Tribe. Congrats to Nova, and best wishes in the finals!xthumbsupx

[Houndawg]

It's funny how all the Montana and App St. fans are getting really cocky now because they "know" they will walk all over villanova because of their poor offensive performance. THIS JUST IN: Nova was playing the BEST defense in the country last night.A win's a win. Survive and advance. Just because App and Montana are bigtime FCS teams does not mean they will walk all over Nova. Why don't you guys start focusing on YOUR game today.

By the way, any chance for a snowstorm in Tennessee next weekend? :P

Too bad 'nova will end the season with a loss - by having to return to Philly.xlolx

[B&G]

I don't really get all of the heckling in this thread. These teams have been solid all year. They knew each other well and they played a real slobberknocker. Villanova will be a tough matchup for whoever wins tonight's game. I like that they are unpredictable on both sides of the ball and I'm not sure that ASU would be able to shut down that wildcat.

[jmufan999]

I would honestly be surprised if Villy brings 2,000 to Chattanooga...I have never seen anything as pathetic that was. If App was playing in Boone today there would be about approx. 31,000 there. You guys need to get some fans. And that stadium looked like a highschool stadium...if you can't fill that dump up for the National Semifinals you have the absolute worst fan base in the nation.

the number of fans at the NC game will have absolutely nothing to do with the outcome. the best team will win the game.

maybe they do have the worst fanbase, as you say... doesn't mean they can't win a title. sometimes, THAT is what gets things going. sure did for us and didn't hurt Richmond any, either.

[UMass922]

the number of fans at the NC game will have absolutely nothing to do with the outcome.

Having been at the 1998 title game, I can attest to this. xlolx

[paward]

The fan attendance thing has been talked, hashed and dissected over and over. If Villanova brings 2000 or 20 it does not demean the fact that they earned the right to be there. For Appalachian to have 30,000 is great. More power to them. I just wish people will stop trying to degrade a program because they do not have as many fans as the next team. Everyone wants a ton but everyone does not them and real of the real some teams will never have a lot. If suggesting that a team needs more and should get more is all you have to talk about then maybe you should give us all pointers as how to get more in the stands. Believe me when I tell you all the programs that lack fan support are trying to get more people interested in their teams.

I respect any program that fills their stadium each week. I have no respect for the ones who think they did something personally to fill it. For those who talk about it all the time, get into the X's and O's of the game. Not one down will be determined by fan numbers.

[boonegoon]

I think we've went over this time and time again. Whether it's right or not, Philly is a pro town / big 5 basketball town. People only have so many entertainment $'s to go around, and unfortunately, one of those has never been college football.

Sorry we don't live in a Podunk town in the App mountains, there's actually stuff to do around here besides cutting down trees, deer hunting, and App state football.

Like throw batteries at Santa Claus?

[LacesOut]

You know who is treated in the Philly area as the local college football team????......................Penn State! And they are like 3-4 hours west of Philly. Seriously. They are covered in depth by the local papers and tv channels.

I guess it rankles some fans on this board that a team in the NC game doesn't have a huge fan base. And that's ok. But I don't think Nova ever had a large fan base, nor do I think they ever will. And that's ok too. Because they don't let it affect the product on the field. Which is all that matters.

Granted, we as I-AA fans want a better showcase of the number of fans in a semi-final game that's being televised on ESPN as it may help all of I-AA. But for some schools, that just won't happen. So get over it!!

[LetsGoNova]

Villanova has plenty of fans. We sell out the Wachovia Center (20,000+) for basketball games every year. Our fans just look down on FCS football as minor league. It's sad and wrong, but that's the situation. It's hard to get fired up for Villanova-Towson after seeing the hoops team in the Final Four.

Ironically, Villanova would draw much better as an FBS team, even though we'd have much less success.

[Native]

Congrats to Villanova for the win, and to both teams for a great game on espn! xthumbsupx

[Hoyadestroya85]

Villanova has plenty of fans. We sell out the Wachovia Center (20,000+) for basketball games every year. Our fans just look down on FCS football as minor league. It's sad and wrong, but that's the situation. It's hard to get fired up for Villanova-Towson after seeing the hoops team in the Final Four.

Ironically, Villanova would draw much better as an FBS team, even though we'd have much less success.

Exactly, it's a function of playing teams (and schools) that people know about. The Villanova turnout against Temple this year was very solid and I only see it being higher if they had a regular schedule against teams like the service academies, Pitt, Rutgers etc. It's a weird situation, but our fanbase feels that FBS is where our true peers lie (i tend to agree.) I think if Villanova wins the National Championship, there will be a serious look into whether moving up is a viable option (and whether the Big East will let it happen.) There are some Rumblings from within that people shouldn't be shocked if Villanova makes a serious effort to move up within the next 5 years.

[Philliesfan980]

Like throw batteries at Santa Claus?

Yup.

Don't forget about cheering Michael Irvin's career ending injury. That was my favorite.

[boonegoon]

Yup.

Don't forget about cheering Michael Irvin's career ending injury. That was my favorite.

Ha Ha xlolx. You guys reputaion preceeds you. I'm glad you guys don't have a huge fan base, then. Safe travels if you decide to hit Chatty.

[Philliesfan980]

Ha Ha xlolx. You guys reputaion preceeds you. I'm glad you guys don't have a huge fan base, then. Safe travels if you decide to hit Chatty.

Obviously sarcasm is lost on message boards - or maybe it's just lost on a group of fans who pride themselves on their moonshine setup, and their ability to modify their lawnmowers to operate like a go-kart.

[boonegoon]

Obviously sarcasm is lost on message boards - or maybe it's just lost on a group of fans who pride themselves on their moonshine setup, and their ability to modify their lawnmowers to operate like a go-kart.

Oh, I got it. Hence the xlolx But, if you feel like you need to explain a joke, it loses its lustre.

[LeadBolt]

Villanova, congratulations on a good, hard fought win! You guys are champions on the field where it matters. Don't let down next week or either of the two teams left can beat you, even though you have a better team.

[CrackerRiley]

WESTERN CAROLINA.....FCS CHAMPS.....xconfusedx........AWK!

No one seems to know this: Armanti did not take a single snap in that game. xthumbsupx

[Tribe07]

Go ASU/Montana! I want to see Villanova feel some of the heartache we're feeling right now.

[paward]

[QUOTE=Tribe07;1494002]Go ASU/Montana! I want to see Villanova feel some of the heartache we're feeling right now.[/QUOTE

This comment surprises me coming from a fan of a team that accomplished as much as you have this season. I feel your pain and trust me when I tell you, you get over it and begin to wish others well. Especially the team that is in your conference. We both had our chances. We are in the company of 120 other teams, home.

[bullseye44]

[QUOTE=Tribe07;1494002]Go ASU/Montana! I want to see Villanova feel some of the heartache we're feeling right now.[/QUOTE

This comment surprises me coming from a fan of a team that accomplished as much as you have this season. I feel your pain and trust me when I tell you, you get over it and begin to wish others well. Especially the team that is in your conference. We both had our chances. We are in the company of 120 other teams, home.

You do and you don't. I remember in 2004, after losing to JMU, thinking that I'd rather them win the national title than anyone not from the CAA. But, thinking about it now, and knowing a few JMU grads, its kind of painful when one of your rivals has a title and you don't - and you had your chances to beat them and win that title yourself.

That said, I'm rooting for Nova on Friday - and hoping we can figure them out next season at Zable.

[Tubby Raymond]

Villanova has plenty of fans. We sell out the Wachovia Center (20,000+) for basketball games every year. Our fans just look down on FCS football as minor league. It's sad and wrong, but that's the situation. It's hard to get fired up for Villanova-Towson after seeing the hoops team in the Final Four.

Ironically, Villanova would draw much better as an FBS team, even though we'd have much less success.

That's delusional thinking and exactley the reason UD fans detest the arrogant, we are better than you and everybody else, fan base and adminstration viewpoint.

There is no evidence to support the assertion that your team would draw better in FBS. Can't fill that ballyard for semi final game, PITIFUL xmadx

[AppMAN04]

WE WANT NOVA!!

[VUCats02]

Better get by Montana first :)

[Wildcat80]

When is laycock retiring? Man did he look OLD on tv.

[soccerguy315]

WE WANT NOVA!!

maybe your AD can call Nova and see if they are interested in a home and home series?

[soccerguy315]

When is laycock retiring? Man did he look OLD on tv.

he's only 61... says he's going fine, so I think he will be around awhile longer.

[soccerguy315]

great game Nova... gutsy play in the 2nd half to come back like that and run out the clock at the end. You had the Tribe starting inside the 5 repeatedly in the first half, with nothing to show for it.

Rough loss for the Tribe... but a great season. That's the "bad part" about the playoffs... 15 of the 16 teams end with a loss. Good luck on Friday.

[YoUDeeMan]

I don't really get all of the heckling in this thread. These teams have been solid all year. They knew each other well and they played a real slobberknocker. Villanova will be a tough matchup for whoever wins tonight's game. I like that they are unpredictable on both sides of the ball and I'm not sure that ASU would be able to shut down that wildcat.

ASU can't shut down a good running game. Montana blew their line up and exposed them for what they were. Richmond for some reason went away from the run (London was too busy focussing on UVA).

nova would have beaten ASU worse than the Griz simply because they would not have gotten away from the run.

Either way, it is now nova versus the Griz.

Go CAA!

[jlcharles]

Couple of things from reading this thread and sitting at the game screaming my head off. Hell of a game played by the Tribe defense. Completely shut us down in the first half. This game could have been 7-6 without the two big plays by both offenses. My player of the game is Scarnecchia (sp?) the punter. What a job he did. He's the prime reason we were able to stay in the game with the horrid job on offense in the first half.

The attendance thing is old and you obviously can't bash the team since that's all you can throw at us. Most don't care and never will. Their loss.

Philliesfan980, I don't know what your agenda is or who your school is, but from reading the garbage you post on here, it's clear you have some disdain not only towards the school, but Talley as well. Talley is class all the way. Go and read "Season in Purgatory" and learn a little bit about the man from an outsider who stuck with the team a whole season. He cares more about those players as men than he does about winning games.

And you also made a comment about the coverage on defense. You obviously haven't been paying attention all year. The DBs give up the short passes to stop the long ball. Short of Temple and last night, they don't give up the long passes. Bend but don't break. They wait for the QB to make a mistake and pounce on it. Archer made one mistake and Dempsey jumped on it.

Can't wait to get to Chattanooga on Friday! VU alumni association is running a tailgate! See you Nova guys making the trip there.

[WMTribe90]

When is laycock retiring? Man did he look OLD on tv.

As soon as UNH beats him, so maybe in twenty years or so.xlolxxsmiley_wix

[WMTribe90]

Couple of things from reading this thread and sitting at the game screaming my head off. Hell of a game played by the Tribe defense. Completely shut us down in the first half. This game could have been 7-6 without the two big plays by both offenses. My player of the game is Scarnecchia (sp?) the punter. What a job he did. He's the prime reason we were able to stay in the game with the horrid job on offense in the first half.

The attendance thing is old and you obviously can't bash the team since that's all you can throw at us. Most don't care and never will. Their loss.

Philliesfan980, I don't know what your agenda is or who your school is, but from reading the garbage you post on here, it's clear you have some disdain not only towards the school, but Talley as well. Talley is class all the way. Go and read "Season in Purgatory" and learn a little bit about the man from an outsider who stuck with the team a whole season. He cares more about those players as men than he does about winning games.

And you also made a comment about the coverage on defense. You obviously haven't been paying attention all year. The DBs give up the short passes to stop the long ball. Short of Temple and last night, they don't give up the long passes. Bend but don't break. They wait for the QB to make a mistake and pounce on it.


Can't wait to get to Chattanooga on Friday! VU alumni association is running a tailgate! See you Nova guys making the trip there.

Congrats on the win. And not to be too technical, but Archer didn't make a "mistake", the ball was tipped at the line and Dempsey made a nice play.

[paul1978]

Prepare CAA. Your doom is at hand. xshakingmadx

Just funning you. Good luck on Firday. xthumbsupx

Go Griz. :D

[jlcharles]

Congrats on the win. And not to be too technical, but Archer didn't make a "mistake", the ball was tipped at the line and Dempsey made a nice play.

Ok, didn't recall the specifics of the INT.

[CAAisBOSS]

Ok, didn't recall the specifics of the INT.

I just hope villanova wins so we dont look so bad. and no offense griz but yall talked too much smack goin into the Weber game for me to root for yall. sorrry yall dont get to see our defense. should be a great game.