BG vs Buffalo: thoughts, predictions

Warthog · Post by **Warthog** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:27 am

hammb wrote:I'm with the downers. I've got a bad feeling about this game. This is the most meaningful football game in the history of Buffalo football. I don't think we'll be able to match their intensity. From what I have seen Drew Willy might be the best QB we've played against this year as well.

I'm not expecting a large turnout, so I don't think the homefield advantage will be that great either.

I just have a bad feeling about this game.

Yup. I just don't feel a 'buzz' on the BG side about this game. Maybe the team has it, but it sure doesn't feel like the fans do.

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:17 am

hammb wrote:I'm not expecting a large turnout, so I don't think the homefield advantage will be that great either.

It reminds me, to a degree, of the first game Noah ever attended, the Kent State game back in 2003. BG was coming off a spanking from Miami and was playing as the students were leaving town for some sort of break or another. The weather was crappy - cold and rainy.

Of course, BG was playing for a chance to play in the MACC game. And Josh Cribbs played lights out. But I can still clearly see Brandon turning to the sparse crowd in the fourth quarter and urging them to make some noise. That visual is burned into my memory. And the few of us in the stands responded. Don't know if it helped, but the effort was there.

Anyway ... those of you in attendance have to make up for those who cannot (or will not) be there.

Be loud, be proud! Go Falcons!

hammb · Post by **hammb** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:34 am

That was a miserable weather game too '87. I seem to recall it being in the upper 30s and drizzling all day. And yes, Josh Cribbs tore us a new one, but Harris was able to keep up and we won the game.

Like Warthog mentioned, I'm just not feeling the buzz for this game. The season started off with higher expectations than limping into the MAC title game. I'll still gladly take it, but I think the losses to EMU & Miami have really deflated my enthusiasm to the point that even getting to the MAC title game would make this season feel like a failure. I'll be at the game Friday and I'll be cheering my azz off, but I just don't feel the electricity for this matchup.

kdog27 · Post by **kdog27** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:53 am

Cribbs ran all over the place that game. They definitely made the fourth quarter more interesting. I seem to remember him getting hurt in the corner of the end zone to end the game

The 2002 home EMU game in November was another ugly one with attendance rather sparse.

FalconLove329 · Post by **FalconLove329** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:14 am

Okay.....enough of this Debbie Downer stuff! We all know that this is a big game with BIG meaning for the Bulls, BUT it's also a big game for us! Our guys know how to turn it up under pressure and I think they'll come out in full force! The keys is keeping them up for the WHOLE game...so if everybody, fans included, shows their excitement and intensity at the game, we will pull it off. So when you're in the stands on Friday night, get up and make some noise, jump around....you're gonna need to keep moving to stay warm anyways!

Falcons: 24
Bulls:21

Vrivillo will be on his game and we'll win by a FG.[/quote][/list]

Strouse · Post by **Strouse** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:25 am

FalconLove329 wrote:you're gonna need to keep moving to stay warm anyways!

well...either keep moving or smuggle in a flask of some liquid warmth

as of 11:30 am on Thursday, the predicted high is around 30, and the predicted overnight low is upper teens with chances of snow with wind chills in the teens all day long. So yeah...ya'lls better be loud in Doyt L. Perry tomorrow night!! The more bodies you get in that stadium, the louder it'll be and the warmer ya'll will be!!

Rock The Doyt!!
BEAT BUFFALO!!

BG wins by a touchdown

thewebboy · Post by **thewebboy** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:51 am

I look to last year. We had a few disappointing losses (Miami & Ohio) mid-season. Yet, we finished out with 4 straight wins with basically the same group of guys. They took it one game at a time and showed resourcefulness getting Turner in the mix. I'm seeing that same philosophy this year by working in Beam and Rice.

It doesn't matter who has bad feelings or how quiet the buzz is. This team had it in them to win out last year with only a slight chance at a bowl game. There's no reason this year's team can't do the same with a MAC East title within reach. If you add in a great group of seniors playing their last game at the Doyt and I think we've got a better shot at winning this game than most people think. Buffalo has some momentum and a good coach, but I think we are short changing ourselves. BG is playing good football right now and those "bad losses" happened over a month ago.

daspollak · Post by **daspollak** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:10 pm

Making it the MACC would be disappointment? This was the primary goal this year, and we are in a position to win it. I just want a chance nothing less. Cheer on this team loudly and help them reach the game this year.

BGGrad01 · Post by **BGGrad01** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:40 pm

Willy will be right there with the best QB that we have faced thus far (Weber, Minny). However, I feel more comfortable with our defense facing a pocket passer than I do against a guy like Edelman or NIU's QB. They have some serious weapons at RB (Starks) and WR (Roosevelt), but I just don't see us losing another one at home. I feel more confident about our chances tomorrow night than I do next Friday at UT.

BG 24
UB 14

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:58 pm

Warthog wrote:
hammb wrote:I'm with the downers. I've got a bad feeling about this game. This is the most meaningful football game in the history of Buffalo football. I don't think we'll be able to match their intensity. From what I have seen Drew Willy might be the best QB we've played against this year as well.

I'm not expecting a large turnout, so I don't think the homefield advantage will be that great either.

I just have a bad feeling about this game.
Yup. I just don't feel a 'buzz' on the BG side about this game. Maybe the team has it, but it sure doesn't feel like the fans do.

Well, here's one fan that is definitely buzzed about tomorrow's game. I CANNOT WAIT. Despite everything that happened this season so far, we are two wins away from the title game. First step is tomorrow night. I will have plenty of Capt and Coke in me to stay warm.

ROCK THE BULLS

VDub26Falcon · Post by **VDub26Falcon** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:35 pm

BG - 77
UB - 00

AT and Corey go out with a BANG...3 Touchdowns a piece! GO FALCONS!!! I'm PUMPED!

Warthog · Post by **Warthog** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:10 pm

Falconfreak90 wrote:Well, here's one fan that is definitely buzzed about tomorrow's game.

Yeah, Freak, but you're always buzzed, so does that count?

kdog27 · Post by **kdog27** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:47 pm

The front page of ESPN currently features UB.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/ ... =buffalo58

ffejfalcon · Post by **ffejfalcon** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:51 pm

I have a good feeling about this game. We are well rested, have had pleanty of time to prepare and are on a bit of a streak!

I say:
BG 24
UB 21

Just think...if we win this game, how frickin nervous are all we fans gonna be to have to go into terd town next week to win the East..Makes my stomach flip....

VDub26Falcon · Post by **VDub26Falcon** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:09 pm

Just read that story on ESPN's front page about the only bowl-bid in Buffalo History...that's an amazing story. I also liked the sounds of that "Bull In The Ring" Drill...I wonder if Buffalo still does that today.

BG vs Buffalo: thoughts, predictions

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