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Post by longsuffering on Oct 26, 2023 12:08:31 GMT -5
HC is gonna rebound from this Lafayette loss the same way they did the BC loss. We went to Yale and completely dismantled them. HC is gonna go into this Fordham game firing on all cylinders. And there is one thing that is absolutely certain, Matt Sluka will be the best football player on the field. He is gonna do his thing and we are gonna win this game. Also, I really think Gtown is gonna beat Lafayette. Lafayette has to play Gtown, Fordham, Colgate and Lehigh. Based on Saturday, the Leopards are better than each of those teams, but each of those teams is also capable of beating the Leopards - and Lehigh is almost always a throw out the record book game for each school. I wouldn't be opposed to winning the PL championship and auto-bid with a Lehigh victory after the record book has been thrown out. Georgetown could be thinking the same thing on November 18. If the Hoyas and Saders are still in contention you can throw out the record books at Fitton that day, too.
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Post by cruskater31 on Oct 26, 2023 16:03:59 GMT -5
So what's our breakdown of the game?
FU is 57th in Total D averaging 365 ypg. HC is 72nd in TotL D averaging 381 ypg.
FU is 27th in Run D averaging 124 ypg HC is 100th in Run D averaging 192 ypg.
FU is 97th in passing D averaging 241 ypg HC is 30th in passing D averaging 188 ypg.
FU is 43rd in rushing O averaging 161 ypg HC is 3rd in rushing O averaging 276 ypg
FU is 20th in passing O averaging 240 ypg. HC is 58th in passing O averaging 208 ypg.
Seem like our prolific rushing attack will be tested, but we were able to get solid gains even against Lafayette and BC. Will we go over the top against a bad passing D? I am surprised our passing D is as high as it is and Fordham's run D is as high as it is. Special teams loom. Still think this is both winnable and a 100 pt total. Bet the ovah!
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Post by purplehaze on Oct 26, 2023 16:08:06 GMT -5
The game might be determined by which defensive backfield plays better
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Post by cruskater31 on Oct 26, 2023 16:11:03 GMT -5
The game might be determined by which defensive backfield plays better Good to see Harris-Lopez on the 2 deep and interesting to see Molton has replaced Commestro at free safety. I think you could be right. It will be fascinating to see if either team gets pressure on the QB to help the pressure off the DB's. HC ranks 75th in team sacks and Fordham ranks 110. HC is 40th in sacks allowed, Fordham 104th. We might actually win the pressure on the QB battle.
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Post by midwestsader05 on Oct 26, 2023 17:15:29 GMT -5
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Post by midwestsader05 on Oct 26, 2023 17:17:14 GMT -5
The game might be determined by which defensive backfield plays better Good to see Harris-Lopez on the 2 deep and interesting to see Molton has replaced Commestro at free safety. I think you could be right. It will be fascinating to see if either team gets pressure on the QB to help the pressure off the DB's. HC ranks 75th in team sacks and Fordham ranks 110. HC is 40th in sacks allowed, Fordham 104th. We might actually win the pressure on the QB battle. 31, I posted this in the other thread about 2-deep. “Exact same as it has been for many weeks. They have only updated the 2-deep if it’s a serious injury where a player was for certain to miss a lot of time (Jarmo And Haskins) Curtis with a hamstring will likely be a game day decision depending on how severe the pull was. Molton has been listed as the 1 FS for weeks but Comestro has taken all the snaps which tells you plenty about the accuracy of the 2-deep at times at certain positions.”
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Post by mm67 on Oct 26, 2023 17:41:27 GMT -5
One learns about a person in times of adversity. No doubt our great coach Chesney is feeling the pain of loss more keenly than any of us. Yet, this man, yes, this man calmly & honestly continues to lead. He is a role model for us and most importantly for the students & student-athletes at HC. We bask in his glow. Thank you coach for teaching me how to handle adversity.
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Post by ts1970 on Oct 26, 2023 19:23:27 GMT -5
Yes, an excellent head coach, recruiter and motivator. Win or lose, I hope Holy Cross can hang onto him, doing whatever it takes to keep him in Worcester. He will be the head football coach at HC for as long as he wants even until he retires…in a town that loves and admires him and his beautiful family.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Oct 26, 2023 21:13:21 GMT -5
The game is sold out, per the Fordham board.
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Post by hchoops on Oct 26, 2023 21:23:53 GMT -5
I have some extra $30 general admission tiks Message me if interested
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Oct 27, 2023 8:05:22 GMT -5
You heard it here first: I've been getting this feeling as game day approaches that freshman William Robinson is going to make a big play or two on Saturday. I'm not one to make predictions, but I'm just getting this feeling after watching him the last few games. Don't know if it will be a sack, knocked down pass, interception, fumble recovery, or what...just feel like something is coming. If nothing happens I won't be making predictions again any time soon.
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Post by cruskater31 on Oct 27, 2023 8:32:29 GMT -5
You heard it here first: I've been getting this feeling as game day approaches that freshman William Robinson is going to make a big play or two on Saturday. I'm not one to make predictions, but I'm just getting this feeling after watching him the last few games. Don't know if it will be a sack, knocked down pass, interception, fumble recovery, or what...just feel like something is coming. If nothing happens I won't be making predictions again any time soon. He has been looking possessed at times the last few games. I like the prediction, Dave. Fordham does give up a ton of sacks despite having good size and experience on their line (shows size doesn't always matter and 3 5th years, one senior, one junior on the two deep). Montes has yet to throw a pick this year and, like Sluk, has 17 touchdowns. I have been waiting for the defensive coming out party and am afraid we're looking at another 53-52 game!
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Post by hchoops on Oct 27, 2023 8:39:02 GMT -5
You heard it here first: I've been getting this feeling as game day approaches that freshman William Robinson is going to make a big play or two on Saturday. I'm not one to make predictions, but I'm just getting this feeling after watching him the last few games. Don't know if it will be a sack, knocked down pass, interception, fumble recovery, or what...just feel like something is coming. If nothing happens I won't be making predictions again any time soon. Before I bet, what is your track record on predictions, Dave ?
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Post by midwestsader05 on Oct 27, 2023 8:57:39 GMT -5
You heard it here first: I've been getting this feeling as game day approaches that freshman William Robinson is going to make a big play or two on Saturday. I'm not one to make predictions, but I'm just getting this feeling after watching him the last few games. Don't know if it will be a sack, knocked down pass, interception, fumble recovery, or what...just feel like something is coming. If nothing happens I won't be making predictions again any time soon. He’s going to be a stud by as soon as next season. 15 lbs this offseason, stronger, twitchier and more explosive. He’s starting to understand how to use his long arms well. Just needs more strength in that initial punch which will come in time.
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Post by hc1996 on Oct 27, 2023 10:37:17 GMT -5
The team is gonna be fired up for this game for sure. I'm expecting some big time progress on defense tomorrow. The season is on the line and these guys are ready to make a statement.
One thing is for certain, we've got the best player on the field tomorrow. With support from the rest of the team, he's gonna light things up tomorrow. Let's go HC!!!
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Oct 27, 2023 11:49:15 GMT -5
You heard it here first: I've been getting this feeling as game day approaches that freshman William Robinson is going to make a big play or two on Saturday. I'm not one to make predictions, but I'm just getting this feeling after watching him the last few games. Don't know if it will be a sack, knocked down pass, interception, fumble recovery, or what...just feel like something is coming. If nothing happens I won't be making predictions again any time soon. Before I bet, what is your track record on predictions, Dave ? 0-0 hoops.....totally against my nature/superstitions. So - I wouldn't pull a KY and "bet with both hands".
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Post by joutsHC77 on Oct 27, 2023 12:07:29 GMT -5
The team is gonna be fired up for this game for sure. I'm expecting some big time progress on defense tomorrow. The season is on the line and these guys are ready to make a statement. One thing is for certain, we've got the best player on the field tomorrow. With support from the rest of the team, he's gonna light things up tomorrow. Let's go HC!!! Our D is due to get a few turnovers and I think they will get a few tomorrow. Go Cross!
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Oct 27, 2023 19:29:11 GMT -5
According to the Fordham official website, Fordham has more football victories in the last eleven years than the Jets, Giants or any other NY metro college team (not combined, however).
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Post by mm67 on Oct 27, 2023 20:28:54 GMT -5
NY teams set a low bar for FU.
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Post by cmo on Oct 28, 2023 11:08:02 GMT -5
Sluka 100% today ?
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Post by joutsHC77 on Oct 28, 2023 11:35:09 GMT -5
D. Carter, transfer from Fordham, just caught a 90 yard TD pass for Indiana. Indiana 7 Penn State 0.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Nov 30, 2023 13:23:51 GMT -5
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Post by hc1996 on Nov 30, 2023 13:37:57 GMT -5
I think he's great. They should keep him for a long time.
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