Prediction for tonight against UM.

FalconBlue · Post by **FalconBlue** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:16 pm

BGSU have not beaten UM for the last 10, at least. Tonight is an opportunity to break that loosing streak.
Based on the UM-MSU game on Tuesday, the game will be physical with tons of penalties. Special teams will win the game or loose the game.

Key: Jon Horrell. If Horrell suits up and gets a little help from his defenseman BG could win. Jon's recent form (2 games) is of concern.If Jimmy Spratt suits up, who knows, it's hard to tell because of the inconsistancy in goal.

Good Luck Falcons.

TG1996 · Post by **TG1996** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:29 pm

Haven't beaten 'em in 11 games, 8 straight losses since a 1-1 tie a couple years ago.

Time to change that!

Lsquared · Post by **Lsquared** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:07 pm

spratt's starting tonight @ michigan. not sure about saturday

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:30 pm

TG1996 wrote:Haven't beaten 'em in 11 games, 8 straight losses since a 1-1 tie a couple years ago.

Time to change that!

No doubt!! BG got the Zero State monkey off their back...time to take down Meeechigan.

GO FALCONS!! I should be in the chat room tonight with a few cold ones.

BGDrew · Post by **BGDrew** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:38 pm

Like I posted in the scUM thread, I'd say anything less than 2 points this weekend would disappoint me.

Tonight: 3-3 Tie
Tomorrow: 5-4 Win

I am highly opposed to having Spratt start tonight at Yost. Talk about bad first experiences...

Freddie · Post by **Freddie** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:47 pm

I'm not surprised by the decision to start Spratt. He has shown solid improvement since early in the season, and looked good at Western last week. Pooch will go with the hot hand...I'd bet if we win tonight, it's 50-50 he'll be in tomorrow.

Key to the game is to control the pace and tempo. We can't allow them to drag us into a track meet or a battle of special teams. The solid defensive performance we had against ZERO State will do the job, but an 8-6 game favors them.

jpfalcon09 · Post by **jpfalcon09** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:30 pm

Jimmy did grow up in Michigan, so this could also be a big game for him to prove to not only himself but also friends and family there that he is the real deal.

BGDrew · Post by **BGDrew** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:44 pm

Freshman vs Freshman:

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/aanews/ ... xml&coll=2

Freddie · Post by **Freddie** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:01 pm

BGDrew wrote:Freshman vs Freshman:

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/aanews/ ... xml&coll=2

I read the article you linked, it says Senior Noah Ruden starts in goal for the skunks (paraphrased).

pdt1081 · Post by **pdt1081** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:04 pm

BGDrew wrote:Freshman vs Freshman:

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/aanews/ ... xml&coll=2

Another start in goal for senior Noah Ruden.

You mean Freshman vs. Senior :shrug:

"I think it was a terrible call,'' Johnson said. "I think (the referee) was influenced by the fact that the kid was hurt. But the kid's got a facemask on. If he bleeds, don't play hockey if you can't handle it.''

Seems to me like a certain little boy has an attitude problem as well. Oh well, he'll learn soon enough that using the media to criticize an official's judgement is a big no-no

Freddie · Post by **Freddie** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:16 pm

pdt1081 wrote:
BGDrew wrote:Freshman vs Freshman:

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/aanews/ ... xml&coll=2

Another start in goal for senior Noah Ruden.
You mean Freshman vs. Senior :shrug:

"I think it was a terrible call,'' Johnson said. "I think (the referee) was influenced by the fact that the kid was hurt. But the kid's got a facemask on. If he bleeds, don't play hockey if you can't handle it.''
Seems to me like a certain little boy has an attitude problem as well. Oh well, he'll learn soon enough that using the media to criticize an official's judgement is a big no-no

If a coach said the same thing he'd get fined...LSSU's coach goe hit for a grand earlier this year for similar remarks. How do you 'fine' a schlorship athlete? At UM they'd probably suspend his bar tab for a week.

ffejfalcon · Post by **ffejfalcon** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:31 pm

This game scares the crap out of me. If we play D like we did against FSU, we'll get smoked. I don't like our chances tonight. I do like our chances on Saturday with (I'll bet) Horrell in goal. I'd be satisfied with a split this weekend....

TG1996 · Post by **TG1996** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:35 pm

ffejfalcon wrote:This game scares the crap out of me. If we play D like we did against FSU, we'll get smoked. I don't like our chances tonight.

The way we played against FSU and UM played against MSU, there might not be more than 4 or 5 minutes of even strength all night!

justlike84 · Post by **justlike84** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:48 pm

The key to tonight is taking advantage of the void in the Michigan defense. Without Jack Johnson the Falk, Matsy, Foster line needs to capitalize. Also, Spratt needs to play like he did against Western for BG to even have a chance.