Quote from: narch on October 23, 2010, 08:06:34 PM
the monarchs literally let one slip through their fingers today...a dropped td that turned into a missed fg (the receiver must have been shocked to be all alone in the endzone), at least 3 drive-ending drops by wr's, a fumble that killed a drive - not to mention the fact that the monarchs were 1-4 in the red zone and special teams continuously gave the cougars a short field (like on the 18 yard td drive)

of course, au had it's share of miscues, as well...a pick thrown in monarch territory, a kick return called back by a (blatant) hold and 3 missed fg's of their own, but this game was the monarchs to win

a golden opportunity to win a homecoming game in front of a nice crowd and against an upper-tier conference team was not to be, despite numerous opportunities...as i've said, this team needs to learn how to finish...if they can, they'll win a game or two more this season

Narch,

Think you could have sustituted Cougars for Monarchs and you still would have been right. Both teams continuosly shot themselves in the foot with silly penalties and missed chances. The AU offense has been sputtering lately and not sure what has happened. Dont know if its lack of execution on thier part or great prep and execution by the opposing defenses, either way they need to get back to thier early season form  to make a run at the tittle.

Extremely hard hiting game. the Qb for Methodist is tuff as nails, young man took a beating but kept bouncing back. Monarch D laid out a few good ones of thier own. I'd said both teams knew they had been in a battle when it was over.

Great hospitality by the Methodist crowd. Got to sample some Monarch cooking in the parking lot before the game, had Monarchs offering us food as soon as we got out of the car. guess we looked hungry. After baking in the stands the first half we moved up the hill to the shade. One Monarch supporter surrender his lawn chair to my wife for the entire secound half. She has more steel in her back than our car so needless to say we were very appreciative. Looking forward to coming back to MU for our senior season.

Best of luck the rest of the way.

Quote from: kickerdad on October 10, 2010, 02:02:47 PM
AUPOP, which player is your son. Also, you mention a short trip, where do you live? We are from Suffolk and CNU is only a 30 minute ride for us. Danville is another story.

65 belongs to me, part of the o line group. He set out yesterday with a bad neck. Thought it was going to kill him not being able to play in that game. He's had it circled since camp. Several of his ex teamates and a bunch of kids he played against in HS are on the CNU squad. So not only was a special game because it was CNU, also had the summer braggin rights on the line. LOL

We are up in New Kent. Took about an hour to get to to CNU so felt a little more like a "home game' than away. Although 5000 CNU fans quickly reminded me otherwise. Still, was nice not to have that 3 1/2 hour drive home.

Quote from: kickerdad on October 09, 2010, 08:50:55 PM
Saw a very good football game today at CNU. Little warm but a beautiful day and as aways CNU was a great host.

AUPOP, was very impressed with Averett's running back and the defense played great. Logan S. made a great run on a kick off and I can understand why he was used at running back some. However he is a beast at LB. He and Mario complement each other very well. I was impressed with the kickers. The punter especially looked good. The field goal kicker started off with a bang but got a little shaky on two. His kickoffs were outstanding.
If memory serves me this was the first time Averett has beaten CNU on their home field. The two previous visits were close but no cigar. This time they got all gears going. Congrats to the Averett team and coaches. They looked exceptional today and hopefully they can stay healthy and continue playing strong.

KickerDad, was a bit warm wasnt it, throw in the intensity from the game and it got down right hot. Huge win for AU. I'd be lieing if I said I wasnt nervous after that first quarter. CNU defense came to play and holding AU to 3 points after three trips to the red zone was huge on thier part. Very good game by both defenses. AU 's offense sputtered a bit but think you can credit that to a hug effort on the part of CNU. Cant say enough about AU's o line. Group has been banged up all year. At one point only had one "starter" on the field yesterday, but they have become a group with interchangebale parts. A man goes down and they are able to plug in a new on. Right now they have 7 or 8 "starters" and have to credit that to the new o line coach .They didnt have a great game, but got it done when it was needed. Wilson (rb) is a beast. Big, strong and has some foot speed but most important really reads his blocks well. Makes it a bit easier on the O line when he is carrying the ball. Beleive you are correct, first win for AU at CNU.

Had a chance to talk with a few of the CNU players after the game, obviosly they were dissapointed but this is a hungry group. Anyone that thinks CNU is dead and burried, I dont buy it. Their defense played great and the offense had its moments, few breaks go there way and who knows.

Great game at a outstanding venue, an AU win, and a beautiful day. Bonus points, a short drive home. Hard to beat that...

Need a little help from some CNU faithful. Seems there is a rumor circulating at AU that tickets may not be available at the gate Saturday? Its sold out? Any truth to this, got about 20 people coming over from the Beach tommorrow to watch the game and dont want them making the drive if they cant get in. Sounds like a CNU plot to me....lol  Joking aside, is this even possible.

Thanks

Quote from: kickerdad on October 01, 2010, 11:42:10 PM
WOW, I have some catching up to do. Hope everyone is doing OK,

AUPOP, did I read or dream that the LB for Averett Logan Smyth was going to be used as a running back earlier? I thought he and Huffman worked well together at LB.

Early in the season ( not sure for how long) he was used as a runing back but that seeems to be over. They were pretty thin at RB till the transfer from Concord (Wilson) came in. Kids a beast. About 250 lbs but moves like he is a lot smaller. Yesterday was the first time I was able to watch him in person, he's pretty good. Between him and the way the oline is playing I would said AU has a legite running game now to go along with their air attack. You will also be glad to know that the kicker has a good leg. Not a great day yesterday as far as PAT and FG but was bombing his KO's.  Great job by AU at homecoming. Big crowd, largest I have seen. Plenty of extra curicular activities going on before the game and as long as you were on the Cougars side of the field you couldn't have asked for a better outcome.

Quote from: ODAC FAN on September 05, 2010, 02:32:08 PM
I went to the hsc, averett game . The hsc offense was strong running and passing , the big suprise to me was how fast and physical the defense was . Did anyone else notice that?

HS was impressive across the board but I was most impressed with thier passing game, seems like guys got open all over the place. AU's pass defense was one of thier stronger suits yet HS put up 300 yards in the air. Granted their was some serious YAC in there but either AU's pass defense has really dropped off or HS has one heck of a passing game. For the sake of my own sanity I am going with the later.

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Thanks WFU, from what I got today it was a very limited as far as "game play". Not much to talk about although I was told that the AU kicker hit a 56 yarder. Where you at KickerDad, thats got to bring a smile to your face....

Sounds like the o line is pretty banged up. Doubtful Kyle will be back next week, not sure about Phil and guess Kevin is nursing a bad shoulder. Going to make a tuff job a lot tougher next week.

WFU, dont know if you are making the scrimmage today but if so how about an update later. Have to much going on to be able to get down to Danville. Heard earlied in the week that half the starting O line may be setting this one out, not sure if that is still the case. If so sure it will have some effect. Very anxious to hear about the running game. Heard ealier in camp that there was a transfer in that was really turning some heads.

Thanks

Quote from: CNU85 on August 15, 2010, 10:00:25 PM
Dang AUPOP - you know more about what's going on at CNU than I do. I better get on the stick!

Naw, just still hit the local Friday night games. Of course I am a bit prejudice about the local kids but you have a couple of good ones there. Moog may remind you of Diggs if he plays on the defensive side of the ball, similiar stature and plays the same way. Johnson, took over for Dyrell Roberts ( Va. Tech). I dont think anybody really noticed D.Rob was gone over at SHS. Says a lot about him right there. Little more size and both are playing D1.

Now if for some reason you have just to much talent coming in let me know, I'll be there with the truck to pick them both up and take them to Danville. No problem.......LOL

Quote from: CNU85 on August 07, 2010, 09:59:51 PM

Quote from: Allen C on August 06, 2010, 11:13:21 PM
Legister left CNU??

yup

To bad Legister wont be back but know they have kids coming in that will be anxious to fill the void. Couple of locals that I know of, Evan Moog, played at Jamestown. Kids a fireplug, not real big but plays like a wildman, wants to hit you coming off the bus. Also was a real good linebacker in HS. Put up about 1500 yards his senior season, most of it the hard way plus have a kid, Montrell Johnson coming in from Smithfield, last year was the player of the year in region A. He put up about 3200 yards between his senior and junior year. Again not a big guy but kids a burner, he gets a crack and he's gone. Add them to the current stable and I dont think CNU will have to much trouble finding someone to carry the mail.

All in all a nice job done by Maryville. Watched it twice just to see if I heard Coach Dunlevy right.

Huffman will be back at LB for AU, that was a nice surprise, at least for me anyway. Definetley will help the AU defense, probably made moving Smith to tailback a little easier as well, sort of a double dip with him coming back. Have 16, 17 O lineman coming in, must be that Florida connection. Sure didnt see them at the end of spring practice with all the other recruits. Have to see what they bring to the table but sounds like at least depth at o line wont be an issue. All in all sounded fairly positive for AU.

Noticed almost every coach made the same comment. Have to wait to camp to see who is and who isnt actually back, guess everyone has a few question marks.

Little over a week to camp plus I get my garage back.........life is good.    LOL

CNUALUM9, didnt mean to imply Legister lacks power, he doesn't. Never was shy about contact. Just remember him making some ankle breaking cuts back in the day. Left many a defender with that ' deer in the headlights" look.

Always like seeing the local kids do well, sure Legister will have a great season....just hoping not to great on October 9th.

I dont like to make picks for placing, dont want to seem like I am insulting anyone but just a couple of thoughts:

SU: had to be the most snake bit team I ever saw. Easily could have been 6-4 if they had any luck at all. Have 61 recruits coming in. They could be the conference's dark horse. Couple key players, Just a little luck who knows.

NCW: Looking at the roster lost Jordan, Webb, Haywood and Bush. Thats like a millions yards and a gazillion points. Can the offense be as explosive with all those guys gone?  Man, I hope not.

CNU: Talked with a few of their guys over the summer.....slow boil best described their mentality, I suspect they will be back with a vengence. Lots of frustration needing to be let out. Legister takes over for Ogun. Havnt really seen him play since high school, different style but a good back. He's not going to run over you like Ogun did,  but your going to leave your shoes and socks on the field a few times trying to tackle him.

AU: Lots of anticipation for this season. Defense is solid, especially against the pass. Offense can be better than last year. O line will be better but not deep, they will need to stay healthy to make a run. Have to find a running back but have like 12 or 13 coming in so should be ok.  Need to play to their strengths, put it in the air and score. If O line can consistently give the QB time to throw they will be a very dangerous offense.

Best of luck guys.......is it kick off time yet?

Were the heck is everybody? Know its summer but camp starts in couple weeks.....got to be something to talk about.