Quote from: Caz Bombers on November 14, 2022, 07:31:04 PMQuote from: IC798891 on November 14, 2022, 02:34:14 PM
Flittering thoughts based on literally nothing other than scouting a stat sheet.
UMass Dartmouth seems to have a really balanced running attack, with 4 players totalling at least 450 yards, and at least 5 yards a carry. Though it looks like Jean Marvens might be out with an injury, or moved to defense (he had an INT)? And they have a clear #1 WR, with Angel Sanchez averaging 140 ypg. And with a mobile QB, there's another threat as well
Defensively, they can get after the passer, with 32 sacks. It'll be interesting to see if IC's quick passing game can neutralize that. The Anna Maria game looks so out of place it's almost funny. They have a pretty good offense, but I can't fathom how they put up 63 like that.
IC looks to have the special teams advantage, as UMass Dartmouth doesn't seem to have a strong return game. They also missed 11 extra points, and were just 2-of-3 on FGs, with nothing longer than 24. Ithaca has had their own hiccups at time in the kicking game, but missed just one PAT, and Bahamonde hit 13 FGs, including from 45+. And their return game has been top notch.
Look, I'm old enough to remember when we thought IC was gonna roll Curry by 30 points at home in the first round 2008, only to get outplayed from the jump and lose. I also remember the literal centimeters they beat Framingham by in 2013. Regardless of how long ago that was, I don't subscribe to the idea that the NE region is just there to serve as first round fodder for NY teams. This is going to be a battle. Ithaca can't afford a slow start.
(I mean, if Springfield's triple option comes to Butterfield in late November, I'll love it. But that's just long grass for you, not geography.)
Do I think IC is the favorite? Sure. I think it's more along the lines of 31-20 though.
does Hey Pride really still run the triple? Mike DeLong has to be 250 years old by now. Haven't thought about them in years.
Yes, they still do. Mike DeLong retired several years back, but one of his former assistants (and players) Mike Cerasuolo has done a nice job of keeping the Pride rolling along. They will give EC a good run for their money Saturday.