The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

[Go Hens!]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

Just to be clear, the rest of the nation thought the 2003 edition of the Blue Hens was one of the best in 1-AA history, but their fans don't think they were that good. I've heard they didn't "turn it on" until the play-offs. Then, fast forward to now, the CAA was so tough that the play-offs will be easy by comparison so it will appear that the Blue Hens will again "turn it on" during their run to an evantual National Championship.

Now that I'm all caught up, I think I'll actually work a little for awhile.

Finally, someone who gets it!

[Blue Hen Redcoat]

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That's real interesting.

We tend to be the opposite. We've outscored our opposition 256-108 in the first half, and then tend to go conservative.

Our DL is a something of a cypher. We've got four solid tackles with a good rotation, but they're no threat to play on Sundays. Our starting DE's are a different story... both quite good, and #11 will make some plays you'll remember. #99 is a transfer from Notre Dame, where he was a starter, but he has missed time with a high ankle sprain, and #11 missed time with a sore shoulder. I think both are expected to be close to 100%. When we have them both in and almost healthy, we're a different D, and can be quite good. When they're out, our DL is average.

Our O-line is much better at pass blocking, but also tend to wear you down as the game goes on. No real NFL prospects, but we're deep, all solid, and don't drop off noticably when we sub to keep folks fresh.

The UD OL is the best in the CAA. Period. And I don't care what the journalists say. The DL when healthy is a ticking time bomb. Our issue is our line backers. No "steal-your-lunch-money-and-your-girl-friend-as-well-just for spite" types there. Oh for the days of Brian Smith and Ralphie D'Angelo; two flat top cut, muscle bound psychos.

[Blue Hen Redcoat]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

He might have been an Athlete amongst Handicappers but to grant him "Man" status is a push. I live in Minneapolis and saw his less than mature antics on and off the field prove that maturity had escaped him so far.

And the Marshall Redneck Police let him out of jail (for beating his girlfriend or some darn thing) to play us that day. Sumb**ch even wore striped socks as a wind up!

[Blue Hen Redcoat]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

Delaware just accepted the Michigan head coaching job. They are on a flight right now. The big ten will be nothing compared to the CAA, so expect a large margin of victory by rushing touchdown.

Har di har di har! W**ker! Wait 'til the Dakota Twins come into the Gateway. Then you'll find out what a real conference is like!

[clenz]

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I believe we beat SDSU this year

[SteinPizza]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

Actually, we were the only team to hold him without a receiving touchdown that year.

I think he scored on a reverse, though.

I was at that game. If memory serves, he only had a couple of catches. The reason was we had a corner, nickel back, and safety all lined up on his side of the field, with our SAM linebacker cheating way over as well. Marshall's answer was to sweep weakside all day, and their tailback ran for a boatload of yards. It's probably the most lopsided example I've ever seen of a star player affecting the game's outcome by doing very little in a statistical sense.

[Big Cats]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

I believe we beat SDSU this year

We did indeed-and SDSU beat NDSU.

[Blue Hen Redcoat]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

Payton Awards
Santos: 1
Flacco: 0

And Flacco isn't in the final three this year.

Saying Santos is a "decent QB" is the understatement of the year.

The Payton Award is a crock; just like the Heisman. Flacco doesn't get a look in 'cos he's transfer and Cuff got hosed for God only knows what reason. Like the Heisman it's ranks are populated by "glory days" (yeah they pass you by) players who do nothing later on. Who can forget studs like Gino Torreta for example. andy Hall put it best when he said that he'd be prouder of his Championship ring than Branch was of his Walter.

[Panther'73]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

we beat SDSU on their turf!

[clenz]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

I forgot, the Finalists for the Payton should be Santos, Flacco, and Cuff with Flacco and Cuff splitting it. They should both be first round picks, AND Farley shouldn't be leading the COY voting. UD's coach should be...wait he isn't even in the top 25 in voting!

[HENJOHN]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

Thats a ceap shot; Shush is one of the good guys - I don't think he meant it as you perceived it. Delaware roster junkies -aren't there a few redshirters with this year's team that were ther in 03?

Jeremy Kametz was a redshirt on the 2003 team and is our starting DT. Rich Beverlt (OG) and Mark Ciavarella are others to name a few....

[Chitown Panther]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

I forgot, the Finalists for the Payton should be Santos, Flacco, and Cuff with Flacco and Cuff splitting it. They should both be first round picks, AND Farley shouldn't be leading the COY voting. UD's coach should be...wait he isn't even in the top 25 in voting!

KC is too busy at Sunglass Hut in Castle Mall.....

[MGLD Panther]

Re: The OFFICIAL:... I am now scared of Delaware thread......

I was at that game. If memory serves, he only had a couple of catches. The reason was we had a corner, nickel back, and safety all lined up on his side of the field, with our SAM linebacker cheating way over as well. Marshall's answer was to sweep weakside all day, and their tailback ran for a boatload of yards. It's probably the most lopsided example I've ever seen of a star player affecting the game's outcome by doing very little in a statistical sense.

Good memory, he had 3 catches for 46 yards. I looked it up.