I think we saw the real TLU team today.  They definitely have some athletes.  That o-line was huge and pretty quick.  Think by end of playoffs we will see they maybe should have been ranked higher.  On stat sheets it showed TLU ran 99 plays to UMHB 35.

Wow.  Play number differential and time of posession, you would call that a loss.  Defense bent, but held on.  TLU played a heck of a game.   Thought on the first punt by UMHB after game resumed was touched by a TLU blocker, but they said it was downed by a member of CRU kicking team.  Sure looked like it got the heel of the TLU player.  As for as the block below the waist on the Andersen TD called back.  Looked like initial contact started higher and slid down.  A few plays later TLU did it right in front of him and they didn't throw a flag.  Coach Pete blew a fuse.  However, got ought of there with a win.  The last two games didn't help prepare the CRU for the intensity that TLU played with today. 

Gosh. What a beautiful day out.  Not a cloud in the sky.  Headed to Belton right now for breakfast and will be there at 10:00 to see if Coach Fred wants to stay in game day routine with the walk-through at the SUB.  Hope for a big turnout.  Third time is a charm.  The CRU are going to make a statement on defense early and take control of the momentum.  Go CRU.

Have to agree with you timtlu.  I think this may help TLU more than it does UMHB.  The CRU seem to get rolling and then just keeps building off of the momentum it creates.  This starting and stopping effects the CRU more.  However if the rain can stop completely and a dry ball rotated in on every play to throw, the receivers could become even more wide open on routes with the advantage of knowing where they are going to make cuts.

Gosh.  Another one.  I can't believe this.

Advantage of being only 15 minutes away.  Bringing almost whole family that wouldn't have been there.  Radar is looking a lot better after this last line comes through.

Will end up not missing my first game at the new palace.  Daughters basketball game done and will be heading that way shortly.  Go CRU

Ought to be a good atmosphere this Saturday playing against TLU.  Glad they got the recognition and are deserving.  Just want a rowdy and packed house.  Have to find out if they allow noise-makers such as cowbells in the stadium.  Kinda how I got my nickname.  Shaking 'em under the Friday Night Lights.  I get very vocal at games.  Just got to persuade the other Cru faithful to be as crazy as I am at games.  I normally sit on visitors side 30 yd line opposite end of scoreboard cause I got to have room.  Can't stay still  Go CRU

Going to be a tough haul for the Cru to get to Salem, but one game at a time.  Interesting rematch setting up in Mount Union bracket in third round with a possible rematch against John Carroll.  Just have a gut feeling there could be some upsets by semi-final games.  Just hoping UMHB stays focused and is not the one.  Go CRU.

Thanks for the welcome.  Just want to put in my two cents worth.  I think it is important that UMHB ends up at least second in rankings so they can host through the semis.  Saw after last weeks game and will probably see today after yesterday's blowout that UMHB is trying to pad stats or look more impressive to secure that spot.  If you do not watch the Cru whether in person or view it live streamed, second and third stringers account for most of these points in this type of game.  You can't tell them to go to the ground when they get their opportunity in open field.  Also if you look at defensive stats, they may not seem that impressive.  But once again actually a lot of that is gained against back-ups.  Also another reason I feel defensive stats are not as good, are the number of plays opposing offenses run against them.  Over the past few years, the CRU were a more time-consuming ground attack with Hudson carrying the load.  Normally 6 to 12 yards an attempt.  This season has been more of a quick-strike attack.  Maybe not planned that way but with the talent of the wideouts and tight ends, once a completion is made, they make things happen.  This forces the defense to return to the field quicker than in years past.  Nothing wrong with that, score when you can.  But I think I saw where ETBU ran 113 offensive plays yesterday.  WOW.  And to hold them 140 yards under their season average, plus letting backups getting some reps in the process.  All around team win.  I look forward to talking CRU football with the rest of you for years to come.  Sorry for the long first post.  Wife and kids say I am long-winded.  Go CRU.

New to the board here.  Big Cru fan.  Watched them since they started football from the beginning.  Read the board for years and finally decided to join.  Noticed some of the Cru faithful on here drive from a good distance off to watch home games.  I'm fortunate enough to live about 15 minutes away and also have close ties to UMHB.  Wife works there and have two students there currently and a third will be there in a couple years.