FB: Empire 8

[sjfcards]

Pep looked at the play-by-play and found that Short had received two previous punts during the game. Here's the link to the story:

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009910250360

The stats for the game incorrectly reported the Saxon who stripped Short of the ball to score the "fluke" TD. It was actually AU DB Roland O'Brien #8. It is correct in this online version. It has also been corrected in the game stats.

Well I don't know how much of a fluke it was, the guy for AU was in the right position and made a play. Granted it was big mistake by Fisher to be anywhere near the ball, but Football is a game of mistakes that is what happened.
The Vosburgh comment does not seem so bad when I read it in the story. He is basically telling the truth. I probably would not have said it, since Episcopo has been such a big part of the success Fisher has had the last two years, but I understand what he was saying.

[AUPepBand]

Pep wants to set the record straight regarding that "first hit" of a pass receiver over the middle about 20 yards downfield in the AU win over Hartwick at Merrill Field a few weeks back. Pep had said that hit had set the tone for the day and couldn't remember who had separated the receiver from the ball. Now he knows.

According to a pretty reliable source who happened to sit next to Pep at the Fisher game, it was none other than #3 Jared Manzer.

On Saxon Warriors!

[JQV]

Sounds to me that Vosburgh was trying to say what every coach says: One play doesn't determine the outcome of a game.  I think he was making the point there Fisher could have done a lot of things differently, like say, picking off that pass, and still won the game despite the fumble.  Right?  All coaches think that way.

Wait.  Strike that.  Attention LB recruits.  Vosburgh will blame you for everything.  Mike Welch will not.

[dewcrew88]

Sounds to me that Vosburgh was trying to say what every coach says: One play doesn't determine the outcome of a game.  I think he was making the point there Fisher could have done a lot of things differently, like say, picking off that pass, and still won the game despite the fumble.  Right?  All coaches think that way.

Wait.  Strike that.  Attention LB recruits.  Vosburgh will blame you for everything.  Mike Welch Blaise Faggiano will not.

Fixed, you linebacker stealing SOB. 

[John McGraw]

Anyone know if springfield has a webcast for the ithaca gane planned this weekend? Or raido?  Thanks.

Ithaca's student radio station, WICB, broadcasts all the games and there is usually a link on the IC sports information web site - http://bombers.ithaca.edu

In the past, Springfield hasn't done any type of broadcast as far as I know. There's no Live Stats link either posted on their page. 

[SJFF82]

As a reporter, that quote was probably not taken out of context. Without being there, I will bet that what was quoted was basically what Vosburgh said.

Can anyone help me out and let me know what Vos said? I don't get the rochester paper, and I couldn't seem to find it going back a few pages. I would like to see what he said before I make an judgements on it. I'll say this; Episcopo should have picked that ball, and probably returne it deep into AU territory, if not for a score. However, I have seen balls that look like easy picks dropped at all levels of football and that alond does not make Fisher lose that game.

My friend and I were wondering aloud why Short was going out to return that punt late in the game, and he made a point I thought was interesting. He was thinking that Short was back their because the other return man (sorry not sure who it was), tried to pick up that ball inside the ten (the one that was not fumbled. It made total sense until Short did the exact same thing. It just left us confused.

Can we just have a do-over of the play...if not, how 'bout a do-over of the interview?

[AUKaz00]

As a reporter, that quote was probably not taken out of context. Without being there, I will bet that what was quoted was basically what Vosburgh said.

Can anyone help me out and let me know what Vos said? I don't get the rochester paper, and I couldn't seem to find it going back a few pages. I would like to see what he said before I make an judgements on it. I'll say this; Episcopo should have picked that ball, and probably returne it deep into AU territory, if not for a score. However, I have seen balls that look like easy picks dropped at all levels of football and that alond does not make Fisher lose that game.

My friend and I were wondering aloud why Short was going out to return that punt late in the game, and he made a point I thought was interesting. He was thinking that Short was back their because the other return man (sorry not sure who it was), tried to pick up that ball inside the ten (the one that was not fumbled. It made total sense until Short did the exact same thing. It just left us confused.

Can we just have a do-over of the play...if not, how 'bout a do-over of the interview?

I'd really like to see video of the play with a loud "yoink" dubbed in when O'Brien removes the ball from Short's hands.  I can't express how shocked and elated I was when that occured since I was 99% certain the Saxons were not scoring another touchdown on Saterday.

[SJFF82]

As a reporter, that quote was probably not taken out of context. Without being there, I will bet that what was quoted was basically what Vosburgh said.

Can anyone help me out and let me know what Vos said? I don't get the rochester paper, and I couldn't seem to find it going back a few pages. I would like to see what he said before I make an judgements on it. I'll say this; Episcopo should have picked that ball, and probably returne it deep into AU territory, if not for a score. However, I have seen balls that look like easy picks dropped at all levels of football and that alond does not make Fisher lose that game.

My friend and I were wondering aloud why Short was going out to return that punt late in the game, and he made a point I thought was interesting. He was thinking that Short was back their because the other return man (sorry not sure who it was), tried to pick up that ball inside the ten (the one that was not fumbled. It made total sense until Short did the exact same thing. It just left us confused.

Can we just have a do-over of the play...if not, how 'bout a do-over of the interview?

I'd really like to see video of the play with a loud "yoink" dubbed in when O'Brien removes the ball from Short's hands.  I can't express how shocked and elated I was when that occured since I was 99% certain the Saxons were not scoring another touchdown on Saterday.

Lucky for you, SJF specs had different plans for AU's 'offense'....in all seriousness though....sjfcards summed it up.....football is alot about mista kes and capitalizing on them.  AU was good enough to capitalize on them and SJF wasnt.  

Obviously I am hoping for the miracle that SJF somehow backs into the AQ, but it aint going to happen and AU looks pretty good and they are from the E8, so "On Bandwagon"

[AUPepBand]

Photos of the Fisher-Alfred football game are now posted on www.wetbarn.com (as taken by Brockway Photography) for anyone interested. The site has photo galleries of all AU games for the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 seasons. Brockway has a knack for capturing not only the action on the field, but also the "fans in the stands."

[Saxon73]

Sounds to me that Vosburgh was trying to say what every coach says: One play doesn't determine the outcome of a game.  I think he was making the point there Fisher could have done a lot of things differently, like say, picking off that pass, and still won the game despite the fumble.  Right?  All coaches think that way.

Wait.  Strike that.  Attention LB recruits.  Vosburgh will blame you for everything.  Mike Welch will not.

Forgive me for holding this comment back for soooo long, but, with my years of longevity I will say it now.  Back to '69 with Coach Yunevich playing a 5-3 defense AU was recognized as a defensive team at least.  After graduating and having lived in the Penn State area I felt some akinship.  It seemed "to me" that AU was the miniature Penn St - Linebacker U. -aka Brenton Brady for more recent or younger posters.  Also, strangely, both areas are known as "Happy Valley"  

Just an observation over the years.

[sjfcards]

I am wondering how Fisher will react to the the remaining two games of their season. Now that their playoff chances has taken a big hit, I hope they can come out and still play on. I fear both of these games, and thus a 4-5 season (ouch).

[Saxon73]

As a reporter, that quote was probably not taken out of context. Without being there, I will bet that what was quoted was basically what Vosburgh said.

Can anyone help me out and let me know what Vos said? I don't get the rochester paper, and I couldn't seem to find it going back a few pages. I would like to see what he said before I make an judgements on it. I'll say this; Episcopo should have picked that ball, and probably returne it deep into AU territory, if not for a score. However, I have seen balls that look like easy picks dropped at all levels of football and that alond does not make Fisher lose that game.

My friend and I were wondering aloud why Short was going out to return that punt late in the game, and he made a point I thought was interesting. He was thinking that Short was back their because the other return man (sorry not sure who it was), tried to pick up that ball inside the ten (the one that was not fumbled. It made total sense until Short did the exact same thing. It just left us confused.

Can we just have a do-over of the play...if not, how 'bout a do-over of the interview?

I'd really like to see video of the play with a loud "yoink" dubbed in when O'Brien removes the ball from Short's hands.  I can't express how shocked and elated I was when that occured since I was 99% certain the Saxons were not scoring another touchdown on Saterday.

Lucky for you, SJF specs had different plans for AU's 'offense'....in all seriousness though....sjfcards summed it up.....football is alot about mista kes and capitalizing on them.  AU was good enough to capitalize on them and SJF wasnt.  

Obviously I am hoping for the miracle that SJF somehow backs into the AQ, but it aint going to happen and AU looks pretty good and they are from the E8, so "On Bandwagon"

Ty1983,

I don't think the SJF plans counted on AU's two best offensive players getting knocked out of the game.
Kudos to Kilcarr

[Saxon73]

Saxon73, would also take advantage of this lull in posting to give additional Kudos to the AU linemen giving our backup QB the protection and chance to step up into the pocket.  The O-Linemen did a great job.

[AUPepBand]

I am wondering how Fisher will react to the the remaining two games of their season. Now that their playoff chances has taken a big hit, I hope they can come out and still play on. I fear both of these games, and thus a 4-5 season (ouch).

Pep is thinking Springfield should prove to be the tougher of the two remaining opponents on Fisher's schedule, although the Hawks have had the Cardinals' number of late. Pep certainly will be interested in the Springfield-Ithaca and Springfield-Fisher contests. The Pride may prove a more rugged opponent than folks have thought.

On Saxon Warriors! Hey Pride!

[AUPepBand]

Saxon73, would also take advantage of this lull in posting to give additional Kudos to the AU linemen giving our backup QB the protection and chance to step up into the pocket.  The O-Linemen did a great job.

It has been quiet on the E8 boards.