NO LETDOWN THIS WEEK!!!

BGSU33 · Post by **BGSU33** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:19 pm

What a helluva way for us to get out of the gates again this season! What's more, we have a chance again to do something this weekend that we haven't done in about six years. That is, beat back-to-back BCS teams, which we did by beating Missouri (51-28) & Kansas (39-16) which we did in 2002. We're coming off a Top 25 win over Pittsburgh, we're hosting the first ever Big 10 team to ever come to BG in a much-improved Minnesota team (coming off a thrilling win itself), and it's our home opener. We owe it to our guys to pack The Doyt Saturday night in front of an ESPNU audience and help cheer them on to victory. Hopefully, Mother Nature will help us cooperate. This weekend is exactly the kind of scenario we talk about trying to get and always hope for (getting off to a good start, beating a BCS team, hosting a BCS team, getting a home game early in the season, etc). I hope the students come out in full force (and the season ticket holders and walk-ups as well) and hopefully everyone will stay past halftime. But most important, let’s get the win! GO BG!!!

Falcon137 · Post by **Falcon137** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:27 pm

So far weather looks good for Saturday, high of 83 and sunny.

I think the students will be there...but will the townies? I say yes. A jam packed Doyt come Saturday.

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:27 pm

I'm pretty sure there won't be a letdown this week...in fact, I know there won't be....not with these guys this year.

Forecast is calling for mostly sunny and 83 right now.

ROLL THE GOPHERS

BGFalconfromCincy · Post by **BGFalconfromCincy** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:30 pm

BGSU33 wrote:What a helluva way for us to get out of the gates again this season! What's more, we have a chance again to do something this weekend that we haven't done in about six years. That is, beat back-to-back BCS teams, which we did by beating Missouri (51-28) & Kansas (39-16) which we did in 2002. We're coming off a Top 25 win over Pittsburgh, we're hosting the first ever Big 10 team to ever come to BG in a much-improved Minnesota team (coming off a thrilling win itself), and it's our home opener. We owe it to our guys to pack The Doyt Saturday night in front of an ESPNU audience and help cheer them on to victory. Hopefully, Mother Nature will help us cooperate. This weekend is exactly the kind of scenario we talk about trying to get and always hope for (getting off to a good start, beating a BCS team, hosting a BCS team, getting a home game early in the season, etc). I hope the students come out in full force (and the season ticket holders and walk-ups as well) and hopefully everyone will stay past halftime. But most important, let’s get the win! GO BG!!!

+1

I think coming off this huge win having the game at home will be a great advantage, as unlike last season we didn't have that home crowd to feed on in game 2 after the big week 1 win

Radioactive Falcon · Post by **Radioactive Falcon** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:30 pm

This almost makes me wish I delayed graduation by another year (a cool 6.5 by that time) so THIS season may end up my last as a student. Of course as an alum, it's great to be able to brag about my team out here in Washington State, especially since some nameless BG alumni have decided to adopt OSU and hardly mention their alma mater.. Go BG!

jpfalcon09 · Post by **jpfalcon09** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:09 pm

OSU plays at noon. I expect a strong showing by the students. I'll be doing my part to get people out this weekend. This is a big deal for our school, and our athletes. Moreover, we can show those fans who are coming from Minnesota that we support our teams and obviously it'll look great on national television.

zeket10 · Post by **zeket10** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:15 am

Im trying to think why it wouldnt be packed and cant think of any reasons

factman · Post by **factman** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:02 am

Only negative is the Black Swamp Arts Festival downtown.

Radioactive Falcon · Post by **Radioactive Falcon** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:53 pm

Rivals.com is giving us little love in the most recent article. Though being on the front page is always good, even if just in passing.

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/conte ... CID=844569

The one good thing I got out of this article is that Wannastash knew our reputation as it preceded us. It came back to bite him, but the fact that we have become a blip on BCS radar is alwas an improvement.. Just as long as they keep willing to schedule a team who is a possible threat..

manager · Post by **manager** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:00 pm

I think Radioactive ought to OUT those turncoats to OSU

NO LETDOWN THIS WEEK!!!

NO LETDOWN THIS WEEK!!!

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