Elon Game Thread

[Gallipoli]

It should be a very good, competitive game today. It appears that Elon does not have its starting QB and its starting RB. Their starting RB, Summers, torched us last season.

 

[Gallipoli]

Elon is running the ball at will.

 

[Ferrum Spider]

Cant convert on 3rd down and a poor angle tackling to start the game.

 

[spiderstudent17]

How do we not anticipate the run more? Elon’s starting QB is hurt and they have a player in Thomas who is a great running back. Elon scores easily. Several missed tackles to start our first defensive possession

 

[Gallipoli]

Wow. A 66-yard TD pass from Mancuso to Drake.

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

Very nice pass.

 

[Hanca]

This staff makes mooney's look
Competent

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

The staff can't make tackles.

 

[Hanca]

Or teach how to

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

Um.....a division 1 football player shouldn't need to be "taught" how to tackle.

 

[Ferrum Spider]

Not much pressure from the Elon front 7 when we pass.

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

The RBs are running hard. Nice to see Howard and Dykes get some touches.

 

[Gallipoli]

The spread offense, with an empty backfield, and a run by Mancuso was a lost play. That play call really hurt the Spiders.

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

The spread offense, with an empty backfield, and a run by Mancuso was a lost play. That play call really hurt the Spiders.

Our 4th down play calling in enemy territory is mystifying.

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

I'm pretty sure that wouldn't have been Bevels' "first catch of the season."

 

[Gallipoli]

The O-line seems to be playing well. Dykes for a TD.

 

[ncspiderfan]

Red Zone TD which has been a problem all year.

 

[spiderstudent17]

Defense has tightened things up in the 2nd quarter. Dykes is going to be a good player for us. 14-14

 

[spiderstudent17]

Elon comes back and scores easily. Thomas with the running touchdown

 

[MolivaManiac]

Really hoped for a better defensive effort today.

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

We just don't seem to be able to handle adversity or prosperity. Nice momentum after tying the game, and our defense lets us down immediately. Happened at 7-7 and again now.

Our DBs almost seem afraid to make a one-on-one tackle. I'm not sure if that was Springs on the TD but you at least have to slow the RB down.

 

[Dr. Spidey]

Mancuso and Dykes looking good, but DC looking clueless on the run. They better tighten up.

 

[whampas]

Really hoped for a better defensive effort today.

Especially with Huesman's background.

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

WTF on this last drive.

So we stop them on 2nd down with 2 time outs....and let them run out the clock. We could have at least tried to force a punt.

 

[spiderstudent17]

WTF on this last drive.

So we stop them on 2nd down with 2 time outs....and let them run out the clock. We could have at least tried to force a punt.

I think Huesman played it well on this one. He managed the clock well. Only down by 7 to Elon in the break is better than I thought. Have to tighten up defense and stop the run second half or Elon will win by 2-3 scores

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

I think Huesman played it well on this one. He managed the clock well. Only down by 7 to Elon in the break is better than I thought. Have to tighten up defense and stop the run second half or Elon will win by 2-3 scores

They're inside their own 20. They don't pose a threat to score; make them pick up a first down.

We're 3-4....it's officially nothing to lose time.

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

Great start to the half. Let's GO.

 

[Gallipoli]

Fumble recovery on the Elon 10-yard line.

 

[Gallipoli]

Dykes looks good.

 

[REDS1]

Why in the hell hasn't he played from the start of the season. Wow we got one!

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

Dykes looks good.

And Milan Howard is the happiest guy on the sideline for him. It'll be nice having these two for the next four years.

 

[Gallipoli]

Trau is doing a good job of pinning the Phoenix on the kickoffs.

 

[Dr. Spidey]

non call, push off..Was just about to compliment the officiating

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

For the third time, we score the tying TD and the defense goes limp on the next drive.

 

[spiderstudent17]

Stop the run!!!

 

[whampas]

For the third time, we score the tying TD and the defense goes limp on the next drive.

We're just not very good and coached poorly.

 

[ChoppinBroccoli]

So many missed tackles. It's maddening.

Looking forward to getting the kid from PA with the biceps. Hope he's our next Eric Johnson.

 

[Dr. Spidey]

Our level of competition has dwindled into oblivion with our new coaching staff.

 

[Gallipoli]

The RB's have no business returning kicks.

 

[spiderstudent17]

Our defense is flat out awful. What happened to Huesman being a defensive coach? Given up at least 35 points 4 of the last 5 CAA games. Elon has 35 and we have 1.5 quarters left