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#16
Quote from: Ralph Turner on December 07, 2019, 10:31:56 PM
I thought that this was a rebuilding year for UMHB. They had to fill so many positions in the Top 44 or 66 that had been filled with Juniors and Seniors in the past.

There is a big difference between 18 & 19 year olds and 21 and 22 year olds.
Good Point Ralph, so it's time to look at the game, examine and correct for 2020 -
#17
Congratulations go out to Coach Bullis and the Warhawks, you came to Belton hungry and you executed perfectly your solid game plan. Keep that up and I see a Stagg Bowl in your future.

Congratulations, Safe travels home and a early Welcome to Texas! Shenandoah Texas that is.
#18
Congrats to the Warhawks, they wanted it more and rose to the game, do well going forward!
#19
Oh I remember that one. we were seated right there on the end, also the great pass drop in the endzone that game. 1 point loss...
#20
Quote from: QB Jock Itch on December 02, 2019, 01:59:46 PM
Huntingdon (and some other 3/4 defenses) was shading to the inside of a slot or H-back and would end up walking into the box late thus "loading the box". But when we throw the WR screens to the outside, that's an outside running play of sorts. What's hurt us is the vision and setting up down field blocks to spring open a big play on those screens. As far a true running game from what I've seen is some of the RB just aren't seeing some of the holes. Which is what made Markeith so fun to watch his vision and setting up his blockers.

Moving into uww the margin of error drastically shrinks but I still believe in Coach Fred and Coach Lee to setup the offense to be successful. I scratched my head at some of the comments on here thinking that The Cru offense is supposed to put up 100's of points every week. Some years you have all the guys in place and some years like this you've got to fight through adversity and injuries (and we've had a ton this year). If you can remember the run from last year a lot of the same people on here was crying about the offense play calling, slow QB, etc... and at the end of the day that team had the #1 scoring offense and scored the most points for UMHB in a Stagg Bowl.

The fact remains the same Coach Fred is a defensive guy (and a very good one at that) and human nature is you always lean to what you know. So if y'all have to call it being conservative so be it as long as we go Back to Back so be it.

Quote from: umhb2001 on December 01, 2019, 09:25:12 PM
Quote from: DFWCrufan on December 01, 2019, 04:55:23 PM
Quote from: CalCat on November 30, 2019, 09:25:39 PM
Quote from: UMHB03 on November 30, 2019, 03:42:57 PM
If the UMHB staff is ever planning on coming up with a cohrent gameplan on offense, this coming week is the time. The "playing not to lose" approach worked fine against vastly inferior foes in the first two rounds, but this strategy of bumbling around on offense until superior talent takes over won't get us beyond next week

You got that right...there aren't  any Redlands or Huntingdon left going forward.
I have the faith the Cru will adjust to what needs to be done. UWW is a very worthy opponent to have concerns about, we have had mixed results over the years, One close 1 point loss and a victory, but I'm still behind the Cru. We will see come Saturday, as we found out against HSU, it takes one.

And speaking about that, does anyone have any insight as to why during HSU the Cru were using boards to signal the plays, and no other time against any opposition this season they have done the same? Just...curious

I agree. They've made adjustments along the way. I would have liked to see our run game improve, but I guess the defense was loading the box. Did anyone notice this? I tried to spot this, but I never felt like the box was loaded. Perhaps they were "run blitzing"?

Anyways, I think our D is up to the challenge and that our O can do enough.
I'd agree with that. I believe the one big scare was the HSU game. To me that is an anomaly, it happened, even seriously solid programs have days when things just don't work the right way and HSU was up, not saying they aren't a bad side, I think they deserve a better look as far as the division goes, but that is for another day. But some are hanging the Cru on that game and dismiss the rest of the season and now two playoff games. If the Cru were hurting that bad certainly it would come up in a game since.
The 2019 Cru is not the 2018 Cru or the 2016 Cru - this Cru is a "we'll get it done when we need to " kinda team. This is a loaded Cru with talent and the gel is their teamwork and integrity, if this is present then we will see a good solid Cru. UWW is a great challenge for UMHB, they are a talented side who knows how to play deep in the bracket, I believe it will once again be a good match.
#21
I am on the road today, but can anyone confirm how many freshmen are on the current O line for the Cru?
#22
Quote from: CalCat on November 30, 2019, 09:25:39 PM
Quote from: UMHB03 on November 30, 2019, 03:42:57 PM
If the UMHB staff is ever planning on coming up with a cohrent gameplan on offense, this coming week is the time. The "playing not to lose" approach worked fine against vastly inferior foes in the first two rounds, but this strategy of bumbling around on offense until superior talent takes over won't get us beyond next week

You got that right...there aren't  any Redlands or Huntingdon left going forward.
I have the faith the Cru will adjust to what needs to be done. UWW is a very worthy opponent to have concerns about, we have had mixed results over the years, One close 1 point loss and a victory, but I'm still behind the Cru. We will see come Saturday, as we found out against HSU, it takes one.

And speaking about that, does anyone have any insight as to why during HSU the Cru were using boards to signal the plays, and no other time against any opposition this season they have done the same? Just...curious
#23
I am sad... But that is what it is all about. best of luck to ya'll next season. I'd like to see how chappie holds up to SJU.
#24
Well I can only say this, We fans have been on the losing end of Linfield, We've been on the Winning end of Linfield. We've never been on the losing end of chapman and after watching them all season, still don't think we would be. On the other hand, I saw Linfield rise up when they needed to, I saw UR rise up while chappie did a happy dance and almost get it done.
So from my perspective I give Linfield the nod, and to be honest, I don't think Chapman knows how to play beyond conference.

I give Linfield a 14-0 game. Git er done Cats!
#25
Dear brothers and sisters of Linfield.... monkeystomp...That is the moral imperative...anything below 50 and you turn in your top ten recipient card and all of it's privileges, no more hot tub, sushi bar and private jet. But seriously Cats take it to them.

Your friends from Texas
#26
Quote from: olddog on November 19, 2019, 08:57:18 PM
1) LF Fans, now I understand the origin of the word Fanatic, give it a break...you guys have a great program, cant win them all, you got punch in the mouth so what. None of us played or coached, sit back and enjoy. 
2) Cru Fans, you guys should be 17 point favorites. Best talent in D3, last time we played you guys Maynard did not have us playing like the 32 second seed at season end, plus those kids has seen your team speed before so it was less of shock.. I would put us in the top 20 based on our improvement at the end of the year in 16. This season the team has a little more talent than the 16' team but still puts us at huge underdogs. Last time we played our QB has zero time to pass and you brought just 4. This year we should have a little time (half second lol),  our TE blocks better and QB is more mobile. We have to get our D off the field, in 2016  we gave MHB 4 short fields in the second half, game over. It is happens again, same result.
We have a chance, but its slim.
You know OD I really would have preferred a Chappie matchup, not a fan of the UR/UMHB rodeo we seem to have and I really don't like chappie all that much, If I wished for a serious monkeystomp I'd like to see Chappie on the receiving end. UR was doing well in the second against them and I was really hoping they'd pull it off. I have much more respect for the UR program.. I hope safe travels and a good game on Saturday. Linfield you'll have to stomp them into oblivion please,
#27
Quote from: RFB on November 19, 2019, 05:07:50 PM
Quote from: DFWCrufan on November 19, 2019, 04:28:08 PM
Quote from: SW66 on November 19, 2019, 11:52:37 AM
Quote from: desertcat1 on November 19, 2019, 10:10:34 AM
Quote from: SW66 on November 19, 2019, 12:01:04 AM
Quote from: desertcat1 on November 18, 2019, 08:00:07 PM
Quote from: SW66 on November 18, 2019, 07:57:09 PM
Quote from: RFB on November 18, 2019, 02:05:50 PM
Redlands will need to move the pocket and get Nathan Martinez rolling out a bunch to counter UMHB's size and speed advantage. Mason C. Has been inactive the last two weeks, so hopefully he is available because Redlands will need his quickness on screens and counters to help slow down their blitz packages.

First time I can remember that Redlands will have some size on the OL/DL to matchup with what is usually a huge disadvantage for Redlands. They will still be undersized in comparison though. Anyway, the game still needs to be played, so let's see if Redlands can pull the upset.
The Cru dont blitz much. They just line up and challenge the man in front of them. Redlands will have a challenge but I am sure they will be more than a worthy opponent to the Cru.





If you believe that.  ::) I have some ocean front property in Arizona for sale .  ;D
So you don't believe they are a worthy opponent or they don't blitz much? Not sure I need oceanfront property in Arizona when I have some in Texas.


All the above.  :P
So do you actually attend the games? If so then you must not be watching the same game that I am watching. The Cru have been getting better slowly but this by far is our weakest team that we have sent out in recent years. Graduation,injuries,deciplinary actions,and other reasons have all contributed to this but it is a fact. Can they gel and get there? Sure they could. Could they lay that proverbial egg and get beat? Sure they could. Their margin for error is slimmer this year by far and that actually makes the games more exciting to watch.
Well we'll just have to see, so for the record is what 4 times facing each and RU is 0-4. To be honest if people are banking on the HSU game to be a gauge I'd say that is a bad bet. it was an anomaly not a trend. For long time Cru fans the TLU game was telling, it looked like a team released and kicking it into gear. I think RU will bring a game, not sold that it will match up to pull off a W. Last time we faced them they had the lead going into the half, and then in the second half they were passed and surpassed never getting into the Cru half the who second half of the game. I like our chances.

UR
UR... Sincere apologies
#28
Quote from: SW66 on November 19, 2019, 11:52:37 AM
Quote from: desertcat1 on November 19, 2019, 10:10:34 AM
Quote from: SW66 on November 19, 2019, 12:01:04 AM
Quote from: desertcat1 on November 18, 2019, 08:00:07 PM
Quote from: SW66 on November 18, 2019, 07:57:09 PM
Quote from: RFB on November 18, 2019, 02:05:50 PM
Redlands will need to move the pocket and get Nathan Martinez rolling out a bunch to counter UMHB's size and speed advantage. Mason C. Has been inactive the last two weeks, so hopefully he is available because Redlands will need his quickness on screens and counters to help slow down their blitz packages.

First time I can remember that Redlands will have some size on the OL/DL to matchup with what is usually a huge disadvantage for Redlands. They will still be undersized in comparison though. Anyway, the game still needs to be played, so let's see if Redlands can pull the upset.
The Cru dont blitz much. They just line up and challenge the man in front of them. Redlands will have a challenge but I am sure they will be more than a worthy opponent to the Cru.





If you believe that.  ::) I have some ocean front property in Arizona for sale .  ;D
So you don't believe they are a worthy opponent or they don't blitz much? Not sure I need oceanfront property in Arizona when I have some in Texas.


All the above.  :P
So do you actually attend the games? If so then you must not be watching the same game that I am watching. The Cru have been getting better slowly but this by far is our weakest team that we have sent out in recent years. Graduation,injuries,deciplinary actions,and other reasons have all contributed to this but it is a fact. Can they gel and get there? Sure they could. Could they lay that proverbial egg and get beat? Sure they could. Their margin for error is slimmer this year by far and that actually makes the games more exciting to watch.
Well we'll just have to see, so for the record is what 4 times facing each and UR is 0-4. To be honest if people are banking on the HSU game to be a gauge I'd say that is a bad bet. it was an anomaly not a trend. For long time Cru fans the TLU game was telling, it looked like a team released and kicking it into gear. I think UR will bring a game, not sold that it will match up to pull off a W. Last time we faced them they had the lead going into the half, and then in the second half they were passed and surpassed never getting into the Cru half the entire second half of the game. I like our chances.
#29
Quote from: wally_wabash on November 17, 2019, 08:39:40 PM
Quote from: unionpalooza on November 17, 2019, 08:32:54 PM
Quote from: wally_wabash on November 17, 2019, 07:11:36 PM
Quote from: unionpalooza on November 17, 2019, 06:11:34 PM
Quote from: MonroviaCat on November 17, 2019, 06:04:06 PM
from the d3football.com bracket page:

Redlands, which is likely to be one of the top four teams in the West Region when the final regional rankings are released, does not get a home game, and gets shipped out to play the defending national champion, Mary Hardin-Baylor.

"It was not the original proposal," said Catanzaro. "I can tell that we really wanted to have Redlands host a game out there this year. ... We tried, and that was a no-go with the NCAA."

Translation:  "The NCAA told us our #1 job was to screw MHB, and this was the only way to make it work."  What a bunch of clowns.

How on earth can you read that and think UMHB is the team that got screwed here?

You were both screwed. I just think only UMHB was screwed on purpose.

Based on anything in particular or is this just run of the mill tin hat stuff?
I don't know why there is all of the drama over the pods, I look at them and think it is actually pretty well laid out with some great match ups. Looking forward to this run, hope to see some deep runs. (Of course I am not meaning Redlands :) )
#30
Quote from: MUC57 on November 18, 2019, 06:59:21 AM
Quote from: unionpalooza on November 17, 2019, 06:08:40 PM
Quote from: UMHB03 on November 17, 2019, 06:01:56 PM
There are two things as predictable as the sun rising- the selection committee putting as many obstacles in UMHB's path as possible, and the selection committee putting as few as possible in Mount Unions. It's actually comical at this point.

Speaking as a nonpartisan here, totally agree.  The West #2 in the first round?  Total BS.  Go crush their butts. (PS: Did you hear Catanzaro wax poetic about Mount's awesomeness on the broadcast?  Embarrassing.)

Give it a rest! Mount Union earned those accolades.
How's YOUR team doing?

Actually If you look at this objectively, for me anyway, I don't see any cupcake strolls for anyone for the most part, I look forward to this tourney, it's an interesting set of pods. Maybe it would seem the south get's abused but it can be said it's due to geography, not personality, and that is just life. Ruckup! pad up and let the bloodbaths begin!