|
|
Post by Admin on Sept 30, 2010 13:53:01 GMT -5
|
|
theexorcist
Diamond Hoya (over 2500 posts)
Posts: 3,506 
|
Post by theexorcist on Sept 30, 2010 14:23:14 GMT -5
Come on, Hoyas! Crest the Red Raiders!
|
|
|
|
Post by TrueHoyaBlue on Sept 30, 2010 14:23:52 GMT -5
The Hoyas' rushing offense and rushing defense look to be the key here.
Colgate is averaging over 200 rushing yards per game, and the Hoyas are only giving up 108 per game, 100 less than last season. On the other side of the ball, the Hoyas have doubled their own rushing attack, from 57 ypg last year to 134 this season.
In last season's matchup, the Red Raiders put up 313 yards on the ground against 91 for Georgetown.
If the Hoyas make significant strides in Saturday's matchup (say, give up 150-200 yards, and put up 125-150) and the rest of the Hoya's playmakers can put this one in reach. Give up another 300+ and the undefeated portion of the PL season is over.
|
|
|
|
Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Sept 30, 2010 14:54:41 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by 98hoya on Oct 1, 2010 10:00:51 GMT -5
The Hoyas' rushing offense and rushing defense look to be the key here. Colgate is averaging over 200 rushing yards per game, and the Hoyas are only giving up 108 per game, 100 less than last season. On the other side of the ball, the Hoyas have doubled their own rushing attack, from 57 ypg last year to 134 this season. In last season's matchup, the Red Raiders put up 313 yards on the ground against 91 for Georgetown. If the Hoyas make significant strides in Saturday's matchup (say, give up 150-200 yards, and put up 125-150) and the rest of the Hoya's playmakers can put this one in reach. Give up another 300+ and the undefeated portion of the PL season is over. We got lit up on D vs. both Lafayette and Yale and won/were within 1 play of winning each game. Frankly, I think our shortfalls on D aren't things easily fixed week-by-week. Specifically, we're undersized and our D-line gets worn down and our pass rush is sporadic. We need to recruit a fix for that, not scheme for it. I think the big difference will be offense. In every game this year, it's taken a while for the O to hit its stride. Once it does, they are awesome. It took til the 4th Q vs. H.C., so let's hope they can get it going early vs. Colgate. I see no way to keep Colgate points off the board, but I do see a way where we can put more on! |
|
DanMcQ
Moderator 
Posts: 30,552
|
Post by DanMcQ on Oct 1, 2010 10:19:17 GMT -5
|
|
The Stig
Diamond Hoya (over 2500 posts)
Posts: 2,844
|
Post by The Stig on Oct 1, 2010 11:17:08 GMT -5
The Hoyas' rushing offense and rushing defense look to be the key here. Colgate is averaging over 200 rushing yards per game, and the Hoyas are only giving up 108 per game, 100 less than last season. On the other side of the ball, the Hoyas have doubled their own rushing attack, from 57 ypg last year to 134 this season. In last season's matchup, the Red Raiders put up 313 yards on the ground against 91 for Georgetown. If the Hoyas make significant strides in Saturday's matchup (say, give up 150-200 yards, and put up 125-150) and the rest of the Hoya's playmakers can put this one in reach. Give up another 300+ and the undefeated portion of the PL season is over. We got lit up on D vs. both Lafayette and Yale and won/were within 1 play of winning each game. Frankly, I think our shortfalls on D aren't things easily fixed week-by-week. Specifically, we're undersized and our D-line gets worn down and our pass rush is sporadic. We need to recruit a fix for that, not scheme for it. I think the big difference will be offense. In every game this year, it's taken a while for the O to hit its stride. Once it does, they are awesome. It took til the 4th Q vs. H.C., so let's hope they can get it going early vs. Colgate. I see no way to keep Colgate points off the board, but I do see a way where we can put more on! We got lit up on D in those games, but it was mostly through the air. It sounds like most of Colgate's attack comes through their rushing game. Our defense against the run has been pretty strong, although we haven't faced a strong rushing team yet. It'll be interesting to see if Colgate chooses to run the ball a lot against us (strength vs. strength) or switches to a passing-oriented game (weaker attack vs. defensive weakness). If they go with the former as I expect them to do, we'll get to see if our defense can stop the run. If we can stop Colgate's running attack, we can stop anybody's, at least among teams we play this year. |
|
|
|
Post by hoyaparents on Oct 1, 2010 21:46:46 GMT -5
This game is the biggest test of the season. If the Hoyas can get past Colgate, and I think they will, the next four games are all winable.
Can you imagine the Hoyas going into the Lehigh game at 8 and 1 with the Patriot League title on the line. Priceless!!!!!
Okay Hoyas, one game at a time.
|
|
derhoya
Silver Hoya (over 500 posts)
Posts: 584
|
Post by derhoya on Oct 2, 2010 2:30:09 GMT -5
hamilton blows. they have a good field (i think still grass) up there but this game will be won in trenches/TO control. 98 is right - Eachus/Sullivan are going to get theirs but we can hang some points up too. Looking at the stats from their Cuse game, they gave up big play after big play. Hopefully we can take advantage of this and get some ourselves.
Here's hoping the quick tempo O takes down another PL foe! Don't think we've beaten them either since joining the PL, closest was in 2003 (their title run year) and we lost by 1!
Kick some ass Hoyas. Beat Gate. Crest is better anyways.....
|
|
|
|
Post by hoyaparents on Oct 2, 2010 8:05:54 GMT -5
A perfect football day in Hamilton, New York. Sunny, temperatures in the low 50's, winds calm.
The playing surface is fieldturf, not natural grass.
Are you ready for some football?
|
|
DanMcQ
Moderator
Posts: 30,552
|
Post by DanMcQ on Oct 2, 2010 8:52:44 GMT -5
|
|
thebin
Diamond Hoya (over 2500 posts)
Posts: 3,848
|
Post by thebin on Oct 2, 2010 11:49:26 GMT -5
here's hoping Colgate's video feed is a thousand times better than ours.
|
|
thebin
Diamond Hoya (over 2500 posts)
Posts: 3,848
|
Post by thebin on Oct 2, 2010 11:52:30 GMT -5
anyone have a video feed yet? Mine is still connecting.
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Oct 2, 2010 11:56:34 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Oct 2, 2010 12:06:47 GMT -5
Game updates will be posted here. Awaiting kickoff.
|
|
thebin
Diamond Hoya (over 2500 posts)
Posts: 3,848
|
Post by thebin on Oct 2, 2010 12:07:10 GMT -5
small homecoming crowd.
|
|
|
|
Post by 98hoya on Oct 2, 2010 12:08:43 GMT -5
I'm on guhoyas.com. Quality of audio is good. No video.
|
|
thebin
Diamond Hoya (over 2500 posts)
Posts: 3,848
|
Post by thebin on Oct 2, 2010 12:11:00 GMT -5
colgate video feed is actually the professional time warner broadcast. Worth $6.
|
|
thebin
Diamond Hoya (over 2500 posts)
Posts: 3,848
|
Post by thebin on Oct 2, 2010 12:14:15 GMT -5
Their back Eachus is a load. Offense better bring it because Colgate is going to score plenty today. We can't tackle the guy.
|
|
|
|
Post by 98hoya on Oct 2, 2010 12:19:09 GMT -5
Some serious bend-but-don't-break defense holds Colgate to a FG.
3-0, CU
|
|
