vs. Lafayette (8/28)

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Re: vs. Lafayette (8/28)

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mbenecke wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 11:22 am Anyone have a feel for how this game is gonna go?

I'm expecting to start slow as guys start to gain game chemistry, but I think I trust the offense to put up some points this year, assuming Pyne has the goods. This offensive line should be a strength for us. No idea what to expect from the defense, but it has a high ceiling if the transfer additions hit.

I'd like to see us score 30+ in this game - we only did that 4 times in the regular season last year. Give us something to root for on offense.

But ultimately, just end the night 1-0.
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mbenecke wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 11:06 am
SW-MI Falcon wrote: Wed Aug 27, 2025 2:39 pm My info is that only if you pay extra for ESPN+ app or have an upgraded package that includes ESPN select or unlimited.
I appreciate how hard you are working to make sure you can watch the game - you are a true fan, and I applaud you for that.

The gameday splash page on the athletic department website has a link that says "Watch Live" and when you click on it, it takes you to the normal ESPN+ video tab. So, I truly believe you should be able to watch this one the way you would before, by accessing it through your normal ESPN+ route - whether that's in the ESPN app/website, through Hulu, or even on Disney+. I implore you to at least give it a try at gametime.

I'm looking forward to being there in the stadium tonight. Hoping the rain holds off as much as possible, but I'm bringing a poncho just in case.

Should be a spectacle with all the big named in the house tonight. You guys think Urban Meyer is a big selfie guy? :lol:
Thanks for your reply. I was wrong about my Disney/Hulu package and bought the ESPN Select App for $11.99/mo. Go Falcons!
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I’m sad that I can’t be there in person, I’m pretty excited about the possibility that the team can be pretty decent. I did my part by pitching in and buying a set of tickets for my nephew to go. I’ll be watching on ESPN +.
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Re: vs. Lafayette (8/28)

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My kid's soccer practice wraps up around 6:45, so we'll be getting in late.

I'm torn between hoping Eddie has the team ready to pounce on an FCS opponent and hoping that it's not 28-3 when we get in.

And of course if the weather sucks we'll probably bail, so hopefully it is dry.
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I'm just excited to watch some BG football again even if I don't know most of the roster. I'll take us winning 35-17
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Lightning delay.
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JD-Class of 90' wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:17 pm Lightning delay.
It's over 10 miles away, and moving away from BG.
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Re: vs. Lafayette (8/28)

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7-0 after one quarter. We're just running it right down their throats right now.
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Not pretty on offense.
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Re: vs. Lafayette (8/28)

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It was wishful thinking that the strength of this team will be the O Line. I think our O and D line play is going to be tough to watch. Other then our fronts I think we look solid so far.
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Re: vs. Lafayette (8/28)

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17-0 at half. Pretty much what I expected. Vanilla play calling. Be nice to see what some of the receivers can do, but I understand keeping it simple against lesser competition. The pass game definitely needs some work though.
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Defense looks good so far, Pringle has been everywhere. Offense apparently only knows how to run an inside zone, but it’s Lafayette so whatever. I get Eddie wanting to save some stuff for what is an actually winnable game next week
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Thus far...Pudge the cat is the breakout star for the 2025 Falcon football team!
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Can Pudge play quarterback?
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guest44 wrote: Fri Aug 29, 2025 1:13 am Can Pudge play quarterback?
I'll give Pyne a pass for the first couple weeks. Missed all of spring ball. Pretty obvious that side of the ball is a major work in progress.

Bigger concern at the moment is McClendon and Pascal getting injured.
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