Lafayette at Stony Brook

[Uncle Buck]

It's official, both of Stony Brook's QB's can't pass and the defense has kept this game from getting very very ugly, very very quick.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Pards should be up 28-0 by this point. Backup QB Andy Shoop has big time jitters.

[Uncle Buck]

I think the SBU defense has actually played pretty decent in the crunch more than a your QB is showing his nerves. Our QB's can't hit the broad side of a barn. Either way, this game is ugly and should be 28-0 pards

[Uncle Buck]

Ok, bad decision to throw it there, maybe he is showing his nerves!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Just turned on the game. SBU's RB has some wheels.

[Uncle Buck]

Thanks, i shed a tear as i read that since they're both (#30 and #5) Hofstra orphans.

[Uncle Buck]

It's criminal that SBU is tied with Lafayette right now. What an ugly half of football.

[RichH2]

Tryin to read these posts on my phone nigh on impossible , Doesn't help my son is mocking my typing on this piece of cr@p. Good luck Pards. See you're up. Try scoring some TDs

[Bogus Megapardus]

It's criminal that SBU is tied with Lafayette right now. What an ugly half of football.

Criminal is right. It's 6-6 at the half. Pards should be up 35-6 at this point. We're killing ourselves.

[SleepySmurf]

Soooo lucky that SBU is even in the game, never mind tied. They don't deserve to be at all. Their QB's are awful!!

[SleepySmurf]

1 for 10 passing with a pic. We have completed as many passes to Lafayette as to our own team.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Quick halftime stats:

Lafayette 203 net yards (174 pass/26 run), 3/8 third down

Stony Brook 98 net yards (53 pass/63 run), 0/7 third down

[Dane96]

How do you go into UTEP and play that well, and completely disappear for two straight weeks.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Simple. Lafayette >>>> UTEP. Just use NEC rules.

[Uncle Buck]

UTEP sucked, i mean they're line was terrible. On another note, the crowd looks pretty good at least on the home side.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Great facility at SBU; great crowd.

[Uncle Buck]

A run like that makes me miss Hofstra football even more. Good job Maysonet!

[Uncle Buck]

Great facility at SBU; great crowd.

I tell you what, the broadcast on ESPN 3 is Lafayette and really dynamite for a road game.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Great facility at SBU; great crowd.

I love the camera angle their using on the homeside. It makes the stadium appear 5x bigger than it is.

[Uncle Buck]

It's a nice facility, the only con is when they play a day game, the home stands look into the sun and it can be blinding at times. But overall the video board and facilities were done right.

[Go...gate]

That is a nice ballpark at Stony Brook.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I actually yelled ohh crap on that one!

[Dane96]

It's a nice facility, the only con is when they play a day game, the home stands look into the sun and it can be blinding at times. But overall the video board and facilities were done right.

Can't wait for UA's version. Just saw some more detail of it last week. Same style stadium, sans about 2,000 seats (basically the endzone at SBU...ours will be a hill for now where the players look like the will come down with fans on either side of them and a big *** Dane on the top of the hill.

[SleepySmurf]

The more I think about the first half the more I don't think Lafayette deserved more than they got either. They tried everything, throwbacks, wheels, flea flickers etc and still weren't good enough to get it done.

[Uncle Buck]

I've been up to Albany back when Hofstra played up there a bunch of years ago, if it still hasn't changed, then hell yes, you need a stadium. I may still have some splinters in my a$$ from those wooden stands!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD SBU!!

[SleepySmurf]

This is looking more like the team that played UTEP. Why it is a sometimes thing - I have no idea.

[Uncle Buck]

The more I think about the first half the more I don't think Lafayette deserved more than they got either. They tried everything, throwbacks, wheels, flea flickers etc and still weren't good enough to get it done.

I think our defense really didn't play terrible given the play of our offense, but Lafayette had their mistakes as well. Either way, we had no business being tied. At least now our running game is getting on track.

[Dane96]

SBU starting to pull away.

Buck, we are waiting on the final approvals...and the President stated he expects ground breaking in Dec. PM me your e-mail...I will send you the latest pics I got last week from another fan.

On a side, note...holy fat chicks...wtf are they feeding girls at SBU?!

[Uncle Buck]

I'll send the email and remember, big girls need love too!

[Dane96]

Yah, there is BIG...and then there is KMART/Walmart big. No reason to show muffin top when you just ate a box of powdered donuts ;)

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

What a ridiculous throw by Shoop!!

[Uncle Buck]

Jesus, terrible pass coverage, make a play DB.

[SleepySmurf]

God, SBU can't throw AT ALL!!

[Uncle Buck]

Thank goodness Skiffington is on point.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

God, SBU can't throw AT ALL!!

I don't think the QB could have gotten rid of the ball any faster. It don't he wanted any part of that play.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That was a cheap shot and a half by #45.

[Uncle Buck]

Dumb penalty on SBU, this is what killed them against Brown. Dumb penalties that moved the ball for the other team.

[Dane96]

Surprisingly undisciplined for this Coaching staff, huh.

Buck-- sent it...tell me your thoughts on e-mail. No need for UA talk on this thread.

[Uncle Buck]

Yeah, this year's SBU team very undisciplined.

[Uncle Buck]

Wow, that was an amazing pick and a really bad decision to throw when even 3pts helps.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That looked like a good INT to me.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Wow, that was an amazing pick and a really bad decision to throw when even 3pts helps.

I think he was just trying to get rid of the ball and lollygagged it. Lum did the same thing against Liberty today.

[Uncle Buck]

I think he was just trying to get rid of the ball and lollygagged it. Lum did the same thing against Liberty today.

I watched a lot of that game on the web today as well while working around the house, really great game to watch.

[Uncle Buck]

Is the lafayette o coordinator the old QB from Maine?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Shoop is actually pretty good but has to run for his life way too much.

[Uncle Buck]

That was just a jailbreak on the FG attempt, #99 for Lafayette just whiffed on both guys.

[Bogus Megapardus]

On a side, note...holy fat chicks...wtf are they feeding girls at SBU?!

Spandex is a privilege, not a right.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Well that should just about do it. Lafayette has some good players but they are extremely weak along the OL/DL.

[Uncle Buck]

SBU scores to extend the lead, but i can't help but think if they ever had to rely on the passing game, their screwed. But damn i wish Maysonet and Jackolski still had a Hofstra team to play for!!!!

[Bogus Megapardus]

Pards had plenty of opportunities early. We got out-muscled in the second half. They just wore us down. The game stats won't tell the story.

[Uncle Buck]

No doubt, like i said, it was criminal that these teams were tied at the half. SBU was lucky they weren't forced to throw from behind.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Ref is lucky he didn't get a torn up a knee on that one.

[Uncle Buck]

Ref is lucky he didn't get a torn up a knee on that one.

Head on a swivel! Head on a swivel!

[Uncle Buck]

Jesus Christ Andrew Nelson, whistle son! Whistle!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Wow!! What a complete bonehead play by the SBU player! He might get worked over the next time he's at the bottom of the pile.

[Uncle Buck]

I guess that's justice, Nelson smacks the QB for a personal foul and he comes back to throw a TD.

[aceinthehole]

Simple. Lafayette >>>> UTEP. Just use NEC rules.

don't you mean PL rules - Penn is an Ivy contender when Lafayette wins but SBU is beating a "down" Lafayette team.

[Uncle Buck]

Maysonet is just a friggin' athlete. Quick feet, good burst, strong...you can see why we were excited to get him at Hofstra dammit!!!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

#5 is putting on a show! I don't think ive seen a team that doesn't use the option run as much as SBU.

[Uncle Buck]

Yeah, they grind it. But like i said, if they had to rely on the pass, ewe, that would not be good. Did i just type "ewe"? OK, take back my man card!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Shoop is lucky. I don't see anyway he makes it through the entire year.

[Uncle Buck]

Yeah, the way he got pulled down made me cringe. Could be a tough year if he has to run this much.

[Uncle Buck]

I agree with announcers, why the hell is maysonet carrying the ball with under 2 minutes. Put the 3rd stringer in! Now Maysonet looks like he dinged his shoulder on a worthless play. Just dumb on Priore's part up by 17 and having one of your best players running dives into the line during garbage time.

[Uncle Buck]

I gotta say it again before signing off, this Lafayette broadcast was outstanding, especially for them being on the road. Not homers, called a good game and really did a nice job.

[danefan]

Holy shat! Was SBU really 1-13 for 38 yards passing??!?!?

[Bogus Megapardus]

I gotta say it again before signing off, this Lafayette broadcast was outstanding, especially for them being on the road. Not homers, called a good game and really did a nice job.

We're spoiled - we get that broadcast for every game, and it's always on local television in Philly, too. Our crew was very complementary of the facilities and the pressbox. That's a really nice stadium, and it was just about full. Great atmosphere. Some of SBU's better-costumed fans got a good deal of air time, too.

[Bogus Megapardus]

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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Turnovers are part of the story for sure but i think ultimately this game came down to Lafayette's struggles in the trenches.

Lafayette's skill players on offense are very good imo. Shoop is a solid QB but he can't get comfortable with the amount of pressure he faces.

[Go...gate]

I gotta say it again before signing off, this Lafayette broadcast was outstanding, especially for them being on the road. Not homers, called a good game and really did a nice job.

They are very good, game in and game out.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Attendance was 8,278 (8,300 capacity). Twenty-Two people must have been stuck on the L.I.E.

[ngineer]

Only caught the fourth quarter and was stunned when I turned it on. Of course, 5 turnovers will kill any team. Seems that LC has some skill, but the lines need to gear up, which is strange since I've always associated Lafayette's lines, especially their OL, as always one of their strengths.

[Pard4Life]

OL was ok, not the best, but lots of pressure. Shoop made mistakes too. I've never seen a game where the score so easily could have been reversed. We blew chances to be up 28-3. SBU completed one pass!

[crusader11]

Simple. Lafayette >>>> UTEP. Just use NEC rules.

Rep pts.

[carney2]

Turnovers are part of the story for sure but i think ultimately this game came down to Lafayette's struggles in the trenches.

Lafayette's skill players on offense are very good imo. Shoop is a solid QB but he can't get comfortable with the amount of pressure he faces.

Anyone who thinks that Lafayette's line problems - on both sides of the ball - have been solved just is not paying attention. In all fairness though, let's wait until the Yale game and beyond to make this call. During that period they will be picking on people more their own size. (Please, don't take that last word literally. Substitute "talent" and you have the right idea.)

[Franks Tanks]

Turnovers are part of the story for sure but i think ultimately this game came down to Lafayette's struggles in the trenches.

Lafayette's skill players on offense are very good imo. Shoop is a solid QB but he can't get comfortable with the amount of pressure he faces.

Our lines aren't great, but much better than last year. They of course can play better, but they aren't the reason we lost the game. We had 2 or 3 turnovers in the red zone. Shoop overthrew 2 sure TD's passes. Shoop is growing up fast, but he could've easily threw for 100 more years and two more TD's if a handful of his passes were more accurate.

[Pard4Life]

Not a QB expert but based on seeing a million snaps, it looked like Shoop's feet weren't set or positioned properly when making some of his throws. Also he miscommunicated a few times with the WRs.

Frank expressed his disgust with the schedule in the postgame TV interview. We truly do not have an easy game this year.

I am also glad we are not playing this team again... bunch of bums and transfers from JuCo that play dirty and make Lehigh look like a nunery. Even if we have scholarships I dont want to play them based on the transfer issue.

Too bad because it's a nice trip against a new team.

[CFBfan]

Not a QB expert but based on seeing a million snaps, it looked like Shoop's feet weren't set or positioned properly when making some of his throws. Also he miscommunicated a few times with the WRs.

Frank expressed his disgust with the schedule in the postgame TV interview. We truly do not have an easy game this year.
I am also glad we are not playing this team again... bunch of bums and transfers from JuCo that play dirty and make Lehigh look like a nunery. Even if we have scholarships I dont want to play them based on the transfer issue.

Too bad because it's a nice trip against a new team.

seems to contradict his quotes going into game 2 against GTown where he publicly trashed them. And yes Bogie....NO tv coverage for that one

[Bogus Megapardus]

Not a QB expert but based on seeing a million snaps, it looked like Shoop's feet weren't set or positioned properly when making some of his throws. Also he miscommunicated a few times with the WRs.


From what I saw, he would overthrow if his feet weren't set when he was in the pocket. But when he rolled out and threw on the run, he seemed better.

It looked to me as if Shoop had the word "fundamentals" running on a tape loop in his brain the whole game. All of his handoffs looked so deliberate. Except for one reverse, he couldn't sell a fake to save his life. He tried SO hard to stay in the pocket, get planted, and get his mechanics just right.

All of this just seemed unnatural for the kid, IMHO. His natural abilities and instincts have to reach equilibrium in his head with what the coaches are telling him. I don't know how long that will take, but when it does, this kid could break Marko Glavic's single game passing record.

There's no doubt about the miscommunications. But that can be fixed.

[oceandogs]

Stony Brook won't win many games this season if they don't figure out their passing game. Who would think we have a two year starter and all conference qb at the helm?