East Region Playoff Discussion

[RedHawk]

Pat that's pretty funny hahahaha

[seventiesraider]

Wow, the excitement in here is overwhelming

[pg04]

Wow, the excitement in here is overwhelming

I don't think there are any Albright fans on Post Patterns.  therefore, it's going to be pretty boring. 

[seventiesraider]

 I figured that after 24 hours had passed, and no action, we struck a dry hole

[rams1102]

I figured that after 24 hours had passed, and no action, we struck a dry hole

Again had a good time and hope you are feeling better.

You guys should be proud of your support. I figure that 2/3rds of the fans at the game Saturday were alum's. The biggest group of posters from the East were Rowan fans. Besides me and a few others that's it from Montclair. You will find the East teams jeckel and hyde. You don't know who will show-up. When I walked into the stadium yesterday I said you guys don't look that big or that bad with the exception of the O line. When the game started I saw how "the machine" operated. Fast, agile and quick. You pay for each one of your mistakes. Kelly is a good QB for Albright and they will not give up. Watching film on MUC is one thing and getting into the live game with them is something else. I hope they beat you but I am a realist, Can they cover HS Coaches spread? Depends if they can handle the pressure.

Looks like I hit a nerve with Coach K calling #11 a thug, I stand by my comments. I will respond more in a few days, but need to get some rest after this weekends drive and get ready for a business trip tomorrow. Good luck next Saturday.

[seventiesraider]

Glad you basically enjoyed the trip.

[1990 Champs]

I think with MUC perpetually playing out of the east bracket, not many east region schools get very excited come playoff time!

I will be heading to Alliance to see Albright try to take down Goliath.  I have not seen MUC play, so my impressions of them are second (or third) hand.  According to many posts MUC's weakness (and I presume that is a relative term) is their secondary, in spite of their 7 int's this week.  Albright's quarterback and corps of receivers are among the best I've seen, but they are banged up on the OL.  If they can protect early, the Lions could make some noise.

Albright does not have impressive rushing stats, but in their two playoff wins, they were able to use their pass to set up the run, and ran the ball effectively in the 4th quarter.  Whether they have a chance to do that will depend largely on their D's ability to stop the MUC running attack.  Albright's defense was the real story in the rematch against the Aggies.  After not being able to pressure QB Isgro or stop their big RB Cook in game one, Albright brought a physical brand of football with them that they hadn't shown before.

The good news for Albright is that they have already exceeded any expectations that anyone had for them (except, perhaps, their own).  The fact that they were blown out by DVC just three weeks before dominating them in their second round game may give them the kind of confidence they will need in order to hand with the Machine. If that confidence translates into some early success against the Raiders, it could be an interesting matchup.

[labart96]

I have to say Albright has exceeded expectations, but I did have them as my #1 rated team in the East Region Fan poll for most of the regular season until the loss to DVC. 

It appears being they are in fact the "last team standing" that perhaps I wasn't too far off in rating them so high earlier in the year?

Good luck to Albright in Alliance!

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

I've only seen MUC play once this year (vs. Capital on the inet) and it seems like they are playing coverage similar to the Stagg Bowl last year (I did see that one in person).  It appears that they are playing to keep everything in front of them.  Not quite as aggressive as in the past, and possibly relying more on pressure from the front 4, rather than the blitz.

[1990 Champs]

I have to say Albright has exceeded expectations, but I did have them as my #1 rated team in the East Region Fan poll for most of the regular season until the loss to DVC. 

It appears being they are in fact the "last team standing" that perhaps I wasn't too far off in rating them so high earlier in the year?

Good luck to Albright in Alliance!

I wasn't shocked that Albright lost to Delaware Valley, but the way it unfolded was a huge surprise.  Before that game, I posted my assessment as to how/why Albright would beat Del Val, and absolutely none of it happened!  Then last week, the game really went the way I thought the first one would.  Kelly taking over, and the defense being able to make plays to get off the field on third down.  I guess I'd rather be more on target for week 13!

[1990 Champs]

I've only seen MUC play once this year (vs. Capital on the inet) and it seems like they are playing coverage similar to the Stagg Bowl last year (I did see that one in person).  It appears that they are playing to keep everything in front of them.  Not quite as aggressive as in the past, and possibly relying more on pressure from the front 4, rather than the blitz.

I am sure MUC has the athletes to do it.  If Kelly has time, he will find open receivers.  Albright is patient enough on offense to take what's there and Kelly generally will not force throws.

[seventiesraider]

If there is one thing you can count on, Mount Union WILL take away what ever you do best. Ask Montclair how the run worked in the first half? Nothing. I wouldn't expect much time to throw the ball. Thousand-one....

[Doid23]

Saturday afternoon, somebody please remember to turn out the lights in here until next year.

[bleedpurple]

In looking at Albright College's statistics, there are two glaring things that leads me to believe this game will not be close. First, they are neither exceptionally strong running the game, nor strong in stopping the run. Giving up 3.8 yards per carry is a scary statistic to take into a game against Mount. Also, Albright College has not defended well in the red zone. They allow TD's at a 68% clip. I just don't see anything that will slow the Raiders on Saturday.

For the record, I am NOT bashing Albright College. They have had a fine season and they won a tremendous victory for their program last week in revenging a previous loss and advancing to the quarterfinals. They are to be congratulated on a great season. I hope everyone has a great time at the game on Saturday. Unfortunately college football is winding down. We have precious few weeks left to enjoy this.

[skunks_sidekick]

My two cents (not sure it is worth that...)

MSU was able to throw the ball effectively at times because their O-line was TREMENDOUS in the first half handling Mount's rush.  Their lineman were athletic, big, and could get out to the corner to handle Mount's two stud D-ends.  That being said, they were just as inept at run blocking, as they were exceptional at pass blocking. 

Mount has pressured everyone they have played this year, so Albright will need to do an exceptional job pass blocking to throw the ball effectively.  Mount is so quick to the football, it's just not a normal timing situation.  I think Rams was correct in saying that you can see it on film, but until you experience it "live and in color" it's just not the same. 

Any Albright fans that are making the trek, you are more than welcome to join some of us that hit the local Mexican restaurant for our now 12 year running "margarita breakfast" before all games.