University Athletic Association

[ExTartanPlayer]

First...if you haven't bought Kickoff yet...GET IT.  I'm posting a few things here as a teaser, since it doesn't seem fair to list everything for those who haven't bought, but a few conversation points:

Kickoff rankings of the four UAA teams:

1) WashU (#101)
2) Case (#108)
3) CMU (#132)
4) Chicago (#169)

I have to admit that I think these are a bit low overall; I'm a bit of a homer but I have always thought the UAA schools are a LITTLE closer to Top 25 caliber than this.  I think the conference champion is usually in the top 50-75 teams in the Division in any given year, but admittedly WashU winning the conference after a "meh" nonconference record last year probably makes it seem that the UAA is on a bit of a downswing after a strong run of playoff teams from 2006-2009.  I'm especially miffed to see CMU ranked behind a couple of teams they beat last year (Grove City, Allegheny) and a few other teams that, let's say, I have serious doubts would beat CMU head to head.  However, ranking all 244 is never going to be perfect and there are lots of confusing score triangles to resolve, I'm sure.

[jam40jeff]

Thanks to the UAA representation, I just bought my first Kickoff.  Thanks for your contributions, XTP!

[jam40jeff]

For anyone that's interested, Case is doing the Alumni Tailgates again this year, although the price has now gone up to $15 (which still includes the game ticket).

[ADL70]

From the updated roster

http://athletics.case.edu/sports/fball/2013-14/roster?sort=number

It appears that it will be a 3-man front on the DL.

[casefldad]

From the updated roster

http://athletics.case.edu/sports/fball/2013-14/roster?sort=number

It appears that it will be a 3-man front on the DL.

Sorry, not clear to me.  Can you expand on your comment?
BTW, I asked Nick Minerd and we won't be able to see any of the scrimmage tomorrow.  I had figured that, BUT was hoping.

[ADL70]

Roster lists 12 DE  4 NG  no DT     hence, I conclude 3-man DL    poss 3-5-3 that was run in 2008

If you mean scrimmage streaming video  Won't be

I will be at the scrimmage and will PM a report to you and other Spartan faithful.

[SpartanMom_2016]

Roster lists 12 DE  4 NG  no DT     hence, I conclude 3-man DL    poss 3-5-3 that was run in 2008

If you mean scrimmage streaming video  Won't be

I will be at the scrimmage and will PM a report to you and other Spartan faithful.

That would be great.

[casefldad]

Roster lists 12 DE  4 NG  no DT     hence, I conclude 3-man DL    poss 3-5-3 that was run in 2008

If you mean scrimmage streaming video  Won't be

I will be at the scrimmage and will PM a report to you and other Spartan faithful.

Thanks for the clarification and also for the report tomorrow....
Hope we play hard and no injuries....

[jam40jeff]

Roster lists 12 DE  4 NG  no DT     hence, I conclude 3-man DL    poss 3-5-3 that was run in 2008

If you mean scrimmage streaming video  Won't be

I will be at the scrimmage and will PM a report to you and other Spartan faithful.

Thanks, ADL!  I wish I could make it up there as well.

[ADL70]

Spartan fans, check your PM.

[jaybird44]

Wash-U had a very productive scrimmage at home vs. Greenville Saturday morning.  After a 10-10 1st quarter, Wash-U scored the next 4 TDs to end the first half with a 38-10 lead...then, the Bears added 3 more TDs in the 3rd quarter before I left (My 11-year-old son was with me, and he was tired after hanging with me for a high school game the night before).

Greenville did have some success with quick-hitting option-read runs and passes in the 1st quarter, but Wash-U outgained Greenville 185-0 in 2nd quarter. QB Eric Daginella tossed 2 TD passes (10, 51) and totaled 130 yards in the 2nd quarter.  The Bears also had an INT return for a TD by Andrew Skalman, a punt block TD by Peter Lowery, and a TD run by Mitchell Shelby in the first half.  PK Alex Hallwachs added a 46-yard FG as well.

The defense has playmakers at every level--the d-line, LBs and secondary are all swarming and making contributions.  They'll need to swarm mightily next Saturday at Whitewater, but overall the Bears are significantly ahead of last year's squad--especially on the offensive side of the ball.

[E.115]

Spartan fans, check your PM.

Can you PM me or post a summary?

[ExTartanPlayer]

Thanks for the summary, jaybird.  I expect the Bears to be much better than last year's 5-5 record; that was a very good team by season's end & they bring back a lot on that defense.  Offense is where I'd expect them to need some progress, so Daginella hitting a few TD passes is good news for WashU fans.  Any semblance of a running game?

[ADL70]

CWRU scrimmaged BW.  The 1s and 2s played a regular half.  The score was 27-14 BW.

Beecher and Olson each led a touchdown drive and an interception.  Beecher's was a pick 6.  QBs wore red jerseys, so Beecher didn't run any.  Threw a 10 yd TD to Lapcevic.  Olson missed a TD pass by a yard.  The mysterious Johnny M caught two long passes and showed speed on a long KOR.  O was hampered by holding penalties.

BW had three passing TDs.  Spartan run D was fine, pass D needs work.

Riordan was ripping off 5-7 yd runs.  Sicre took a helmet hit early and didn't return.

[ADL70]

Spartan fans, check your PM.

Can you PM me or post a summary?

Look for PM