NIU game thread

[Schadenfreude]

Hell of a catch Ronnie and great throw James Morgan!

Nice to see us connect on a deep ball. We haven't had many of those.

[MarkL]

How many Babers recruits are playing on defense? I cannot think of many ...

[gmartin]

Time for a football break...... Go Cubs Go.... 7-0 3rd inning.

[MarkL]

That dropped TD by Redding was Joplin-esque.

[apollo]

We kick FGs and XP like a bunch of a$$holes

[MarkL]

Quick halftime thoughts ...
- Morgan has made one mistake. Other than that he has looked good. He has calmed down. We are going to have some good years with him I think.
- Receivers are not helping him much. Redding has dropped some, including a TD. This could be a one possession game.
- Defense. Yeah. Bad mix of small size and little depth. I can't even decide if they are being coordinated poorly or if they just are not up to snuff physically.
- This is the type of game NIU wants to play. They are running with ease which sets up the explosive play. We have to disrupt that running game.
- We have a great punter. We may have a good kicker in Suder but we'll never know as long as the line cannot stop the rush.
- A big turnover in the second half would change this game around. Our offense can play with these guys. We need the defense to hold up their end of the bargain.

[MarkL]

That unsportsmanlike conduct hurt ... and it may have cost points.

[Bassdrummin]

Wow, wrong time to turn the game on...I guess

[jpfalcon09]

If nothing else this season provided us with some hilarious miscues. Such a poorly coached team.

[Schadenfreude]

Boy that fake punt? Not a great call.

[Flipper]

Plus we play the game like we have...literally...s**t for brains

[MarkL]

What a catch Teo!

[gspointer]

Logan Dietz has really struggled at left tackle. Cant pass block a lick.....

[Tech2000]

He's had issues all year. He's allowed a lot of pressure, boy we miss jj began there.

[MarkL]

NIU currently has 36 rushes for 216 yards, average of 6.0. That stat tells the whole game.