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Post by longsuffering on Sept 26, 2022 18:04:15 GMT -5
That is the newspaper business Some good and bad writers and no investment in coverage For those over 30 who love sports coverage this stinks News reporting is criminal I look at obits each day and pray I and loved ones aren’t there, otherwise newspapers are at best a joke at push narratives that make me confused about the world I live in as it is about a false reality The nice thing about the internet is you can read three different stories about a major news event from newspapers and broadcast outlets around the world and then triangulate. For local stories it's less possible to do that.
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Post by cruskater31 on Sept 27, 2022 7:40:39 GMT -5
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Post by Xmassader on Sept 27, 2022 21:08:37 GMT -5
Seems as if the Crimson came up with an excuse to duck HC. After Harvard went 13-3-1 in the first 17 games of the series, HC won 3 straight with them in ‘33, ‘34 and ‘35 as HC compiled a 24-4-1 record in those 3 yrs. With additional HC excellence under Dr. Eddie A expected over the next several yrs. (which came to pass with HC going 23-2-3), the Johnnies decided it was time to “diversify” the schedule. Reading the article posted by cruskater31 did not engender good thoughts about Harvard but rather than post anything derogatory, I’ll simply channel td128 and say “Let’s win”!!!!
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Post by Crucis#1 on Sept 27, 2022 21:31:38 GMT -5
My former High School AD was a member of the HC Class of 1938, and was an outstanding running back on the team.
Would have enjoyed his comments regarding the article posted.
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Post by hchoops on Sept 27, 2022 21:59:08 GMT -5
My former High School AD was a member of the HC Class of 1938, and was an outstanding running back on the team. Would have enjoyed his comments regarding the article posted. His name ?
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Post by cruskater31 on Sept 28, 2022 7:16:29 GMT -5
I think someone should consult ESPN about an FCS College Gameday. I can imagine the Gameday crew setting up on the fields outside of Harvard Stadium on Saturday and on Freshman field before the Fordham game.
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Post by rgs318 on Sept 28, 2022 7:20:56 GMT -5
Certainly an attractive image but, realistically, one we will probably not see in our lifetimes.
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Post by alum on Sept 28, 2022 7:40:54 GMT -5
In four games, while scoring nine, we have given up only three second half touchdowns and one was late against Merrimack against our second/third team. Harvard looked strong late against Merrimack, but in the Brown game (I only watched the highlights) they gave up three fourth quarter TDs with Brown coming up just short. I'll take our depth and our conditioning in this one and try to remain calm even if it is close for a while. I am guessing we win by two touchdowns.
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Post by Ignutz on Sept 28, 2022 7:57:27 GMT -5
In four games, while scoring nine, we have given up only three second half touchdowns and one was late against Merrimack against our second/third team. Harvard looked strong late against Merrimack, but in the Brown game (I only watched the highlights) they gave up three fourth quarter TDs with Brown coming up just short. I'll take our depth and our conditioning in this one and try to remain calm even if it is close for a while. I am guessing we win by two touchdowns. The three: the late one vs. Merrimack, the "answer" to our long drive to start the second half vs. Buffalo, and the late one vs. Yale. With that, I would posit that we've only given up one "competitive" second half touchdown in four games. I agree that we seem to be out-conditioning our opponents.
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Post by rgs318 on Sept 28, 2022 9:24:15 GMT -5
...and the coaches appear to be making effective halftime adjustments
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Post by Crucis#1 on Sept 28, 2022 10:09:41 GMT -5
My former High School AD was a member of the HC Class of 1938, and was an outstanding running back on the team. Would have enjoyed his comments regarding the article posted. His name ? Paul J. Bartolomeo fenwayparkdiaries.com/football/bc-11-28-36.htm
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Sept 28, 2022 15:32:45 GMT -5
Despite being car-less until next Monday or Tuesday pending parts delivery, NY Cru is still attending the Harvard game in Cambridge. Hoping to see our first win there in over 20 years.
Just booked JetBlue same day roundtrip JFK => BOS => JFK for a little over $300. Not terrible considering it's pretty last minute.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Sept 28, 2022 15:42:32 GMT -5
Don’t Bentley dealerships have loaners?
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Post by cmo on Sept 28, 2022 19:21:32 GMT -5
Harvard our last home loss
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 28, 2022 20:12:56 GMT -5
Remnants of Ian will be around on Saturday according to the forecast - high of 60 with 48 pct chance of rain - do these conditions favor either team ?
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Post by longsuffering on Sept 28, 2022 20:17:53 GMT -5
You can tell MSU takes FCS football seriously. There is no track around the field or markings for other sports on the rug of their magnificent stadium. It could be considered the Fitton Field of the Rockies.
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Post by longsuffering on Sept 28, 2022 20:21:33 GMT -5
Remnants of Ian will be around on Saturday according to the forecast - high of 60 with 48 pct chance of rain - do these conditions favor either team ? The better running team. But who's the better runner, Sluka or Borguet?
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Post by cruskater31 on Sept 28, 2022 20:35:54 GMT -5
Better running attack? It doesn't appear that QB Dean runs much. Borguet is definitely going to be the best RB on paper between the two teams but I think the two headed monster of Oliie and Fuller can keep up. We might have the better rushing attack but Harvard might have the better RB.
We have a higher YPG rushing 204-170. Both teams average 4.9 yards per rush. Might come down to the DL and the QB play. Dean seems legit IF he has time.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Sept 28, 2022 22:40:02 GMT -5
There’s no comparison between Sluka and Dean as passers or runners if you put any credence into YTD stats
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Post by football44 on Sept 29, 2022 4:45:57 GMT -5
I think someone should consult ESPN about an FCS College Gameday. I can imagine the Gameday crew setting up on the fields outside of Harvard Stadium on Saturday and on Freshman field before the Fordham game. We have enough Holy Cross folks in New York in the media that it could be pulled off. Reach out to Kit Hughes and Nick Smith and make the recommendation. Especially the game day idea for the Fordham game. What a way to show off our beautiful campus.
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Post by football44 on Sept 29, 2022 4:46:23 GMT -5
I think someone should consult ESPN about an FCS College Gameday. I can imagine the Gameday crew setting up on the fields outside of Harvard Stadium on Saturday and on Freshman field before the Fordham game. We have enough Holy Cross folks in New York in the media that it could be pulled off. Reach out to Kit Hughes and Nick Smith and make the recommendation. Especially the game day idea for the Fordham game. What a way to show off our beautiful campus.
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Post by efg72 on Sept 29, 2022 6:03:25 GMT -5
Great idea, but wonder about the level of student engagement and noise levels. The school might need Crossports posters to be in the crowd?
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Post by hcpride on Sept 29, 2022 6:31:10 GMT -5
I think someone should consult ESPN about an FCS College Gameday. I can imagine the Gameday crew setting up on the fields outside of Harvard Stadium on Saturday and on Freshman field before the Fordham game. No sure any Harvard folks particularly care about the HC-Harvard football game. BUT, if we are undefeated and near the top of the rankings and Fordham has moved even higher in the rankings (with just their wild FBS loss) I can see an argument for game day in Worcester October 29. DeMorat v Sluka.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Sept 29, 2022 6:37:21 GMT -5
I think someone should consult ESPN about an FCS College Gameday. I can imagine the Gameday crew setting up on the fields outside of Harvard Stadium on Saturday and on Freshman field before the Fordham game. N o sure any Harvard folks particularly care about the HC-Harvard football game. BUT, if we are undefeated and near the top of the rankings and Fordham has moved even higher in the rankings (with just their wild FBS loss) I can see an argument for game day in Worcester October 29. DeMorat v Sluka. Harvard folks a) aren't overly invested in the Holy Cross game and b) for the most part probably have no idea how big this year's game is, given our national ranking, nor do they really care. What's frustrating is that if the Johnnies win on Saturday, the attitude among Harvard students and fans will just be, "meh, I guess we just beat Holy Cross again. A nice warmup for the rest of the Ivy League." In actuality a victory over HC Saturday would easily be one of Harvard's 3 or 4 most impressive wins of the last 20 years.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Sept 29, 2022 6:45:45 GMT -5
I think someone should consult ESPN about an FCS College Gameday. I can imagine the Gameday crew setting up on the fields outside of Harvard Stadium on Saturday and on Freshman field before the Fordham game. No sure any Harvard folks particularly care about the HC-Harvard football game. BUT, if we are undefeated and near the top of the rankings and Fordham has moved even higher in the rankings (with just their wild FBS loss) I can see an argument for game day in Worcester October 29. DeMorat v Sluka. Fordham game certainly looking like "the one" given that our matchup with Colgate in Hamilton was so early in the year. And with our 35-10 win, last year's #2 team in the league has effectively been check-mated from PL auto-bid competition not even a week after the fall solstice. Fordham doesn't typically travel well (unless it's to West Point or maybe Ireland) but in recent years HC has showed it can fill Fitton with a 10K-ish range crowd late in October and into November. I expect Fordham game to draw around 11K with good weather given that it's Family Weekend and in all likelihood for all the marbles in conference. I'm definitely interested to see Fordham's game results between now and then. Will the defense gain some swagger against the likes of Georgetown and Stony Brook? As of now I'd say Fordham has not just a G5-level offense but a very good G5-level offense. And a bad FCS defense. Our offense will likely have to perform like it did in the 2nd half at Buffalo to stay on top of the Rams.
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