Unfortunate end for the Cru in a very winnable game.

With the end as it is, I believe Harmon stays. Former players love him. Was that as a defensive coach or as a head coach? I don't hear positive things from current student athletes on campus about his style of head coaching. That being said, I believe he stays.

Defensively, we were very good this year. We beat UWW, avenged two losses to HSU, got past Trinity, and took care of a good Linfield team.

Offensively, we need to make a change. Not enough creativity in my opinion.

Former players and other Cru supporters, what are your thoughts?

Sooooo, glad UMHB is moving on. I've been critical of the program this year. I do apologize for the tone and way that I was critical. At the same time, I believe my concerns are warranted.

The offense most of the season has been stagnant. I do like that they've been able to come up with HUGE drives when they've been needed. Wright is doing a good job. The rushing attack has been great. Will be interesting to see how that adapts to the Blue Jay D.

My other concern comes from the post game conference after the HSU win. The question was asked why they could win now and what changed from the regular season. The response was that it was the playoffs and its win or go home. My worry is that this mentality wasn't had the previous two games and, I guess by default, the other games as well. Should this be a concern about mental preparation?

Anyways, here we are and the Cru have seemingly found their mental edge. Go Cru! Good luck. Go get it!

Cru coming this week and no action on this board?

Quote from: umhbalum on November 30, 2024, 02:32:24 PMCru offensive play calling continues to be questionable and predictable

I've been hated so much for saying the same things on Twitter/X.

Quote from: hsucowboy73 on November 30, 2024, 05:00:21 PMJust watched back the broadcast
Of that first punt return. Pretty blatant block in the back. Tough

Stuff is missed all the time.

While the win is nice, the offense needs to be better. A lot of points left off the board.

Congrats HSU. It's a shame we can't ever be placed in opposing brackets. It happens for other conferences but not ours.

While the season has been less than ideal, it's great to see the Cru fight back. I've been very vocal of my frustrations over the play calling. While I do stand by the concern, I understand my comments can be hurtful. I apologize.

Did not get to watch the gave as I was taking my wife to DFW, but there is no place for the taunting and other poor sportsmanship. It's a different environment around the program with Coach Fred gone. Hopefully some of the tradition will return.

Worst day in UMHB football history. This is a team without identity.

Based on the little footage I've seen of HSU, the ability of UMHB to stop their running will be important. They have good RBs and can control the clock.

HSU gave up two sacks on Saturday. UMHB has been getting at the QB, so I think that could also be big. UMHB gave up a few deep balls Saturday. Will their CBs adjust and be able to lock down on the HSU WRs?

UMHB has looked really good on D. They stopped a high potency offense in ETBU. It's going to take a couple turnovers, and Phe needs to calm down and see the field. I really hope he is in the film room this week. The need to scan the field and avoid the INT is going to be crucial in this game.

Last season, UMHB had the talent to beat HSU but underplayed. The growth should reflect a new mind set and attack that I think will pay off. I think it will be a close game.

34-25 Cru.

I do not think they have any reason to sleep on anyone. They are still riding with a chip on their shoulder with guys like me riding their case and for not being taken seriously by the D3 world as a whole. They have a lot they still feel they need to prove and I don't blame them.

Should be an electric game. Looking forward to it.

I'm thankful this game was canceled. Playing UWW, no matter the outcome, will wear on your body. It's a good call. Let the boys heal up and get ready for what really matters.

WOW. UMHB looking like the UMHB of old.

Defense is playing very tough causing the Warhawks to change QBs.

Offense has not been great but opportunistic. Without the turnovers, this game could be an even wider gap. Phe has missed one throw that really was bad, but then he hits our WR with two guys covering him. I don't get it.

Really like what I see. Great job Cru!

Well, tomorrow's game will show us exactly where these D1, D2, D3, and Juco transfers are and how well we've grown since the Bethel game. Who knows.

Quote from: UMHB03 on September 08, 2024, 06:34:12 PM

Quote from: umhb2001 on September 08, 2024, 05:44:19 PMI completely agree on those points.

My issue is that because it's D3, people say we have to be careful with what we say. If this was a D1 message board and we were FSU fans, we would see even more frustration, beat writers would be asking tough questions, and coaches would be making statements post game. Because it's D3, coaches get away without making statements, beat writers are too few, and frustration is shoved aside as being inconsiderate.

No, we don't suit up, juggle class and practice, and pour over film, but we do buy season tickets, buy gear, juggle families and games, and travel to support the team. I think that gives us some room to be upset. While honoring the players and being respectful is the highest standard, the truth is, most of these players came to UMHB to play for a team they've probably never heard of or watched. As fans, we need to help them understand the history and expectations of our club.

Maybe I'm alone in that thought. I can definitely change.

Well said. D3 is clearly not as "big time" as D1, but it's also not intramurals or rec league. UMHB has built a tradition to be proud of, and it is a privilege to represent that tradition. This is particularly true of the coaches, who are being paid.

Coach Fred spent almost 25 years building a program with a strong foundation, and it took Harmon less than 3 years to destroy it. This program is unrecognizable from just 2-3 years ago. I will always love and take pride in my alma mater, but if the folks in charge expect us to show up and spend money on the football program, they need to show us that they're serious about maintaining a program worthy of the university, and the legacy Fredenburg created.           

Agreed

I completely agree on those points.

My issue is that because it's D3, people say we have to be careful with what we say. If this was a D1 message board and we were FSU fans, we would see even more frustration, beat writers would be asking tough questions, and coaches would be making statements post game. Because it's D3, coaches get away without making statements, beat writers are too few, and frustration is shoved aside as being inconsiderate.

No, we don't suit up, juggle class and practice, and pour over film, but we do buy season tickets, buy gear, juggle families and games, and travel to support the team. I think that gives us some room to be upset. While honoring the players and being respectful is the highest standard, the truth is, most of these players came to UMHB to play for a team they've probably never heard of or watched. As fans, we need to help them understand the history and expectations of our club.

Maybe I'm alone in that thought. I can definitely change.

Quote from: Etchglow on September 07, 2024, 08:24:14 PM

Quote from: umhb2001 on September 07, 2024, 08:08:00 PMI think what upsets me the most is that I'm siting here watching HSU. They have several transfers as well including a QB. He is right in step with the wide receivers. The Oline is dominating HPU.

Why is UMHB not doing this as well? Why has our Oline been so porous? Why does a second year QB look like he has 0 clue back there? I just don't get it.

Our WRs look very good and very capable yet many times we ran the ball even when we were 3rd and long. The OC seems to have no real plan and resigns himself to calling about 7 plays over and over. The newspaper said that the play calling was going to be more dynamic and creative with returners this year.

We will be lucky to win a game if we continue to play like that. We will definitely NOT beat UWW like that. If we don't win 60-0 next week, then we are doomed.

I'm not that doom and gloom yet but yeah, the play calling baffled me. A lot of the time it seemed like they didn't trust Phe to throw the ball. (that one drive that started around the 10 yard line in the 4th that was just straight runs stands out). But if they don't trust him to do that, why not try someone else?

Exactly! What was that all about? That makes no sense. We have so many good WRs and the play calling was simply horrible.

I think what upsets me the most is that I'm siting here watching HSU. They have several transfers as well including a QB. He is right in step with the wide receivers. The Oline is dominating HPU.

Why is UMHB not doing this as well? Why has our Oline been so porous? Why does a second year QB look like he has 0 clue back there? I just don't get it.

Our WRs look very good and very capable yet many times we ran the ball even when we were 3rd and long. The OC seems to have no real plan and resigns himself to calling about 7 plays over and over. The newspaper said that the play calling was going to be more dynamic and creative with returners this year.

We will be lucky to win a game if we continue to play like that. We will definitely NOT beat UWW like that. If we don't win 60-0 next week, then we are doomed.