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Post by rgs318 on Nov 2, 2019 19:46:10 GMT -5
The Pards blew a 17 point 1st quarter lead, but came back late today to beat Fordham. (38-34)
Their record is now (2-7 and 2-1 in the Patriot League (beating Bucknell and Fordham / losing to Georgetown 10-14)
Lafayette out ruched Fordham 199 yds to 98 yds.
Fordham held a slight edge in passing 315 yards (23 of 37) to Lafayette's 309 (17 of 33 with 2 interceptions)
Massey favors HC by 15 points (28-13) and gives the Crusaders an 83% chance for the win.
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Post by HC92 on Nov 2, 2019 20:23:28 GMT -5
If we beat Lafayette, we’ll be at least two games up on every other PL team with two to play (at least 1 on Lehigh in the standings but with the tiebreaker in hand). Big game.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Nov 2, 2019 21:41:48 GMT -5
If we beat Lafayette, we’ll be at least two games up on every other PL team with two to play (at least 1 on Lehigh in the standings but with the tiebreaker in hand). Big game. Correct. A win at home Saturday has beyond huge implications. If we take care of business against Lafayette, we actually afford ourselves the luxury of a "mulligan" against EITHER Georgetown or Fordham without risking the auto-bid. Fordham tends to play well against us on Homecoming so it will be nice to be carrying that extra rope after next week. |
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Nov 2, 2019 21:56:38 GMT -5
Have to go back to 1992 to locate the last time we won seven straight games against PL competition.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 3, 2019 8:00:41 GMT -5
Thanks for that reminder, I had lost track of the HC win streak in the PL. (How often do we get to say that?)
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 3, 2019 8:23:39 GMT -5
Massey has changed the predicted point spread to 14 after the weekend's games. Now it is 24-10 and HC is given an 86%. chance for the win.
PS: Massey had the spread at 7 points for Lehigh...not bad predicting.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 3, 2019 8:53:53 GMT -5
Lafayette's QB is a freshman who has completed 172 passes out of 277 attempts with only 2 interceptions. He will present a challenge. I want to see if we can have a better pass rush this week. We may need it, since few QBs complete passes while lying on the ground.  His QB rating is 131.65 (according to the Lafayette board). |
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Post by gks on Nov 3, 2019 11:17:39 GMT -5
Long range forecast for Worcester for Saturday...sunny with high of 33. Calling for possibility of some measurable snow in Central Mass Thursday night. Championship-season weather is here.
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Post by HC92 on Nov 3, 2019 11:18:42 GMT -5
Long range forecast for Worcester for Saturday...sunny with high of 33. Calling for possibility of some measurable snow in Central Mass Thursday night. Championship-season weather is here. Good football weather. Let’s go! |
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Post by crusader12 on Nov 4, 2019 9:03:19 GMT -5
Huge game, SOV brings up a good point. This is quite a stretch. Although the Patriot League is as bad as ever still glad we can take advantage. Will be there in full force for tailgate Saturday rain/shine/snow!
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Post by hc6774 on Nov 4, 2019 9:17:02 GMT -5
Long range forecast for Worcester for Saturday...sunny with high of 33. Calling for possibility of some measurable snow in Central Mass Thursday night. Championship-season weather is here. Good football weather. Let’s go! If we don't play well, expect to hear criticism of indoor practices? |
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Post by hchoops on Nov 4, 2019 9:21:42 GMT -5
Doubt we are currently practicing indoors
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Post by gks on Nov 6, 2019 12:33:10 GMT -5
Someone can double check my math...
Holy Cross win over Lafayette....
Colgate win over Fordham.....
and a
Bucknell win over Lehigh clinches a share of the PL title for HC with two to play.
Amazing where this team is right now.
(If this has been posted elsewhere I apologize)
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 6, 2019 12:52:18 GMT -5
Nice set of ideal results, but - for a start - I. believe Lehigh will trounce Bucknell big time.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Nov 6, 2019 12:55:35 GMT -5
Someone can double check my math... Holy Cross win over Lafayette.... Colgate win over Fordham..... and a Bucknell win over Lehigh clinches a share of the PL title for HC with two to play. Amazing where this team is right now. (If this has been posted elsewhere I apologize) Correct These results would: a) eliminate Fordham -- who would have 3 losses. b) eliminate Lehigh -- they would have 2 losses and could still tie HC but not beat us for the auto-bid c) eliminate Lafayette -- they would have 2 losses and could still tie HC but not beat us for the auto-bid |
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Post by gks on Nov 6, 2019 12:56:23 GMT -5
Nice set of ideal results, but - for a start - I. believe Lehigh will trounce Bucknell big time. Could happen. But a road trip to a game with no fans after you left it all on the field the week before could easily spin the other way. |
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Post by gks on Nov 6, 2019 13:04:11 GMT -5
Someone can double check my math... Holy Cross win over Lafayette.... Colgate win over Fordham..... and a Bucknell win over Lehigh clinches a share of the PL title for HC with two to play. Amazing where this team is right now. (If this has been posted elsewhere I apologize) Correct These results would: a) eliminate Fordham -- who would have 3 losses. b) eliminate Lehigh -- they would have 2 losses and could still tie HC but not beat us for the auto-bid c) eliminate Lafayette -- they would have 2 losses and could still tie HC but not beat us for the auto-bid Plus Lehigh and Lafayette will get another league loss since they play last game of the year. |
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 6, 2019 13:18:46 GMT -5
Can they each get a loss if they are playing each other? How about EITHER Lehigh or Lafayette will get another league loss? |
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Post by thecrossisback on Nov 6, 2019 13:33:01 GMT -5
I wonder if a temperature with a high of 39 degrees.
Will keep some fans from the game.
But the team deserves the support as they are going for the PL Championship, which they haven't won since 2009.
Lets not forget seven PL Wins in a row.
Get to the game. I don't want excuses. Haha
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Post by crusader12 on Nov 6, 2019 13:41:11 GMT -5
I wonder if a temperature with a high of 39 degrees. Will keep some fans from the game. But the team deserves the support as they are going for the PL Championship, which they haven't won since 2009. Lets not forget seven PL Wins in a row. Get to the game. I don't want excuses. Haha I have already borrowed a propane heater to use at the tailgate under our sided tent. We will be nice and warm pre and post game! |
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 6, 2019 13:51:18 GMT -5
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Post by moose1970 on Nov 6, 2019 13:56:30 GMT -5
I wonder if a temperature with a high of 39 degrees. Will keep some fans from the game. But the team deserves the support as they are going for the PL Championship, which they haven't won since 2009. Lets not forget seven PL Wins in a row. Get to the game. I don't want excuses. Haha I have already borrowed a propane heater to use at the tailgate under our sided tent. We will be nice and warm pre and post game! just remember to get your EIR filed on time. |
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Post by lou on Nov 6, 2019 15:11:02 GMT -5
This may be a first, HC football on one PC and HC basketball on another PC... and warm
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Post by hc87 on Nov 6, 2019 15:27:24 GMT -5
Who in Christ's name schedules a Saturday afternoon hoop game? UNH I guess....
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Post by longsuffering on Nov 6, 2019 15:27:38 GMT -5
I have already borrowed a propane heater to use at the tailgate under our sided tent. We will be nice and warm pre and post game! just remember to get your EIR filed on time. And park near the fire hydrant please.  |
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