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[crufootball]

In fairness, the Wesley score at half was 47-7 against SVU. Callahan didn't play in the second half and the holding flags came flying out  after every big play in the second half. They could have hung a bigger number.

You'll get no argument from me about the Cru being the top team in the south right now. Wesley has grown up a lot on the offensive side of the ball since last year's game in Belton. They have also stayed healthy and are deeper as most their injuries last year occurred early enough to get redshirts.

LC has some talented receivers and capable QB, but needs to find a running game and stop turning the ball over. The defense is going have to get a lot better in the next two weeks and force some turnovers if they have any chance at staying in the game with UMHB.

I am curious Jason, to have 47 points at half time and then nothing after that is interesting. I know you said that penalties were a problem and I am sure there were other issues but is there a sharp drop off from Callahan to his back up?

[Teamski]

In fairness, the Wesley score at half was 47-7 against SVU. Callahan didn't play in the second half and the holding flags came flying out  after every big play in the second half. They could have hung a bigger number.

You'll get no argument from me about the Cru being the top team in the south right now. Wesley has grown up a lot on the offensive side of the ball since last year's game in Belton. They have also stayed healthy and are deeper as most their injuries last year occurred early enough to get redshirts.

LC has some talented receivers and capable QB, but needs to find a running game and stop turning the ball over. The defense is going have to get a lot better in the next two weeks and force some turnovers if they have any chance at staying in the game with UMHB.

I am curious Jason, to have 47 points at half time and then nothing after that is interesting. I know you said that penalties were a problem and I am sure there were other issues but is there a sharp drop off from Callahan to his back up?

It is when Wesley runs the ball to run get the game over with.  Once Wesley backs off, it backs off.  No passes, no long balls......  You don't find the Wolverines running up scores.

-Ski

[Kelly Boggs]

Hey, I said my post was a fool's errand. A lot of variables go into the final score of a game.

The only conclusion I would even suggest is that UMHB and Wesley both soundly beat teams that, when the two teams played each other, seemed evenly matched.

IF The CRU and Wesley do happen to meet this season, I would anticipate a barn-burner of a game. IF this does occur, I do hope it is in the comfy confines of the CRUthedral.

LC, ETBU, HSU and TLU are going to show up and give UMHB their best shot. I expect them to hit The CRU hard in the mouth. Will UMHB spit out a few teeth and then take care of business? I hope so - I believe so - but that is why they play the games.

With conference play commencing, everyone is 0-0, so I expect LC to come to Belton in two weeks (the Cats are off this week) fired-up. Dennis Dunn will throw everything, including the kitchen sink, at The CRU. Plus, I am certain LC will want to play better than they did in Dover. UMHB needs to be ready to roll.

As far as running up the score, I don't think anyone at the Kean game believes UMHB ran up the score. Unless you say The CRU literally ran the ball and scored. The young men who are waiting in the wings for their shot at glory on the field went out and executed the offense and remained intense on defense.

umhb2001, summed up well UMHB at this point of the season. The CRU once again is good, but I don't beleive UMHB has played anywhere near its potential thus far. The defense has performed better than the offense to this point, but both can be so much better.

It seems Coach Fredenburg has created some high expectations among The CRU Nation. Whether or not UMHB reaches all of them this year remains to be seen (though I believe it will), regardless I'm a Crusader for life and bleed royal purple (not some whimpy pale purple or fushia). Call me CRUproud!

UP with the PURPLE!

[Hawks88]

IF The CRU and Wesley do happen to meet this season, I would anticipate a barn-burner of a game. IF this does occur, I do hope it is in the comfy confines of the CRUthedral.

Or maybe Salem? 

[@d3jason]

In fairness, the Wesley score at half was 47-7 against SVU. Callahan didn't play in the second half and the holding flags came flying out  after every big play in the second half. They could have hung a bigger number.

You'll get no argument from me about the Cru being the top team in the south right now. Wesley has grown up a lot on the offensive side of the ball since last year's game in Belton. They have also stayed healthy and are deeper as most their injuries last year occurred early enough to get redshirts.

LC has some talented receivers and capable QB, but needs to find a running game and stop turning the ball over. The defense is going have to get a lot better in the next two weeks and force some turnovers if they have any chance at staying in the game with UMHB.

I am curious Jason, to have 47 points at half time and then nothing after that is interesting. I know you said that penalties were a problem and I am sure there were other issues but is there a sharp drop off from Callahan to his back up?

They had two possessions in the 3rd quarter killed by holding calls, one called back an 88-yard TD run. Four possessions in the 4th (missed FG, two punts after all runs, took a knee.) They ran a lot of clock and so did SVU.

I like the potential both of the guys that Wesley has backing up Joe, but they are inexperienced for sure. They way Callahan is playing right now you'd obviously have a drop off but they'd have plenty of weapons around them. I'd say they both have the potential to be good starters. Both threw the ball well.

[umhb2001]

In fairness, the Wesley score at half was 47-7 against SVU. Callahan didn't play in the second half and the holding flags came flying out  after every big play in the second half. They could have hung a bigger number.

You'll get no argument from me about the Cru being the top team in the south right now. Wesley has grown up a lot on the offensive side of the ball since last year's game in Belton. They have also stayed healthy and are deeper as most their injuries last year occurred early enough to get redshirts.

LC has some talented receivers and capable QB, but needs to find a running game and stop turning the ball over. The defense is going have to get a lot better in the next two weeks and force some turnovers if they have any chance at staying in the game with UMHB.

I am curious Jason, to have 47 points at half time and then nothing after that is interesting. I know you said that penalties were a problem and I am sure there were other issues but is there a sharp drop off from Callahan to his back up?

They had two possessions in the 3rd quarter killed by holding calls, one called back an 88-yard TD run. Four possessions in the 4th (missed FG, two punts after all runs, took a knee.) They ran a lot of clock and so did SVU.

I like the potential both of the guys that Wesley has backing up Joe, but they are inexperienced for sure. They way Callahan is playing right now you'd obviously have a drop off but they'd have plenty of weapons around them. I'd say they both have the potential to be good starters. Both threw the ball well.

Zach Anderson's backup is a kid who transferred in from SE Missouri St, Blake Jackson, a sophomore who can really run and throw. Honestly, I'm surprised he hasn't usurped Zach for the starting position, as he usually comes on inside the red zone. I don't like it. I wish they would stick with one guy, but when you have talent, you really want to use it. The freshman, TJ Josey is electric. I believe he's only attempted a couple throws on the season, but he looks good. I wonder why they didn't redshirt him.

[bleedpurple]

LC not making a game of it tells me they just don't have it this year. Not to be looked over, but UMHB should be fine.

TLU looks good upfront, but I think we are stronger and faster. HPU hasn't gotten any pressure on the QB and that is something UMHB does well. They've run the ball well, but I like our chances against the run. Our DB's getting healthy and playing SRS, LC, then TLU should be in good shape when we travel to Seguin.

Would like to see UWLaX do more against UWW.

UW-L wasn't able to get anything done against UW-W on Saturday.  UW-W thoroughly dominated the line of scrimmage. Having the entire two-deep back in the offensive line has made a world of difference from last year.  The Warhawks had an astounding 32-7 advantage in first downs (the largest first down disparity since the Stagg Bowl run began in 2005), gained over 300 yards both rushing and passing, and limited the Eagles to 155 total yards. UW-L's longest run was for 6 yards and they had one snap on UW-W's side of the 50 through 3 quarters (and promptly lost yardage back into their own territory).

[umhb2001]

LC not making a game of it tells me they just don't have it this year. Not to be looked over, but UMHB should be fine.

TLU looks good upfront, but I think we are stronger and faster. HPU hasn't gotten any pressure on the QB and that is something UMHB does well. They've run the ball well, but I like our chances against the run. Our DB's getting healthy and playing SRS, LC, then TLU should be in good shape when we travel to Seguin.

Would like to see UWLaX do more against UWW.

UW-L wasn't able to get anything done against UW-W on Saturday.  UW-W thoroughly dominated the line of scrimmage. Having the entire two-deep back in the offensive line has made a world of difference from last year.  The Warhawks had an astounding 32-7 advantage in first downs (the largest first down disparity since the Stagg Bowl run began in 2005), gained over 300 yards both rushing and passing, and limited the Eagles to 155 total yards. UW-L's longest run was for 6 yards and they had one snap on UW-W's side of the 50 through 3 quarters (and promptly lost yardage back into their own territory).

Good information. It's hard to make judgements about this Crusader team because of their youth, inexperience, and really a limited number of games to see them. #D3Probs This three game stretch will show just what kind of leaders we have and what kind of talent is lurking in the younger guys.

[@d3jason]

In fairness, the Wesley score at half was 47-7 against SVU. Callahan didn't play in the second half and the holding flags came flying out  after every big play in the second half. They could have hung a bigger number.

You'll get no argument from me about the Cru being the top team in the south right now. Wesley has grown up a lot on the offensive side of the ball since last year's game in Belton. They have also stayed healthy and are deeper as most their injuries last year occurred early enough to get redshirts.

LC has some talented receivers and capable QB, but needs to find a running game and stop turning the ball over. The defense is going have to get a lot better in the next two weeks and force some turnovers if they have any chance at staying in the game with UMHB.

I am curious Jason, to have 47 points at half time and then nothing after that is interesting. I know you said that penalties were a problem and I am sure there were other issues but is there a sharp drop off from Callahan to his back up?

They had two possessions in the 3rd quarter killed by holding calls, one called back an 88-yard TD run. Four possessions in the 4th (missed FG, two punts after all runs, took a knee.) They ran a lot of clock and so did SVU.

I like the potential both of the guys that Wesley has backing up Joe, but they are inexperienced for sure. They way Callahan is playing right now you'd obviously have a drop off but they'd have plenty of weapons around them. I'd say they both have the potential to be good starters. Both threw the ball well.

Zach Anderson's backup is a kid who transferred in from SE Missouri St, Blake Jackson, a sophomore who can really run and throw. Honestly, I'm surprised he hasn't usurped Zach for the starting position, as he usually comes on inside the red zone. I don't like it. I wish they would stick with one guy, but when you have talent, you really want to use it. The freshman, TJ Josey is electric. I believe he's only attempted a couple throws on the season, but he looks good. I wonder why they didn't redshirt him.

He has always like to play a lot of quarterbacks over the years. I'm sure somebody else in the ASC would love to have Anderson i he wants to transfer

[umhb2001]

Tickets purchased for the TLU game! Just me and my dad coming! Should be a great trip!

[crufootball]

It appears the news may be getting worse for LC, who could be losing two of their top receivers.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/sports/college/lc/2014/10/07/receiver-kyle-galyon-out-for-season-possibly-same-fate-for-dunbar/16864847/

[umhb2001]

It appears the news may be getting worse for LC, who could be losing two of their top receivers.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/sports/college/lc/2014/10/07/receiver-kyle-galyon-out-for-season-possibly-same-fate-for-dunbar/16864847/

Ouch. Not good. I wish those guys the best and hope their prognosis turns for the better!

[Tekken]

I believe he's only attempted a couple throws on the season, but he looks good. I wonder why they didn't redshirt him.

You can't voluntarily redshirt anyone in division III (well maybe UMHB can ).  Only can give medical hardships for substantiated season ending injuries.

[Ralph Turner]

It appears the news may be getting worse for LC, who could be losing two of their top receivers.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/sports/college/lc/2014/10/07/receiver-kyle-galyon-out-for-season-possibly-same-fate-for-dunbar/16864847/

I think that they have played too many games this season to qualify for the "medical red-shirt"!

[thewaterboy]

It appears the news may be getting worse for LC, who could be losing two of their top receivers.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/sports/college/lc/2014/10/07/receiver-kyle-galyon-out-for-season-possibly-same-fate-for-dunbar/16864847/

I think that they have played too many games this season to qualify for the "medical red-shirt"!

They have played 5 games. Is the "cut-off" before the 5th game or the 6th game of the season? If LC loses Galyon, it definitely hurts.