Yes, it ran up the score on me. I will update this as possible, but I had to help the paper through a really bad weekend. If you can buy Monday's paper, just because we worked our butts off to get it out.
I'll be hitting CCSU hoops ASAP as well.
FAMILY FIRST
Sorry for my absence the last few days, had some family stuff I had to take care of. Will update after the game tonight.
CCSU FOOTBALL FINAL THOUGHTS: Assigning blame
This week's wrap up is easy.
The offense scored 35 points and had more than 400 yards. Gunnar Jespersen was a beast.
The defense gave up 56 points (I won't count the pick six). Albany punted once in the entire game. The Danes failed to score on three possessions: the punt, an interception, and when they took a knee in the final seconds.
The special teams were fine. Jake White filled in at punter and was ok.
I'm left with two thoughts after this debacle, which is the 2nd worst CCSU football game I've ever covered (the 2007 de facto NEC title game was worse because of the stakes). The first is in the short term. Coach Jeff McInerney, to his credit, takes blame for every loss before anyone can even ask a question. In some ways he is just trying to protect his kids, but he also doesn't want to appear to be anything but the leader of the ship. He is taking ownership of the situation as opposed to throwing people under the bus, and I commend him for it. But I've seen him walk, and I don' think he can run anymore. He can't go out there and get a stop.
Gunnar Jespersen has talked each week about being a leader, promising to fix the team's attitude early in the year and the offense's execution a couple of weeks later. He has done both, all while fighting through a broken finger/hand. The once inept offense is no longer the problem. The sense of overconfidence or whatever caused the early-season malaise is long gone, in part because of Jespersen and in part because it's hard to be confident after five straight losses.
But here's the thing: the coach and the leader can only do so much. I've questioned McInerney a few times this year (I still wouldn't have gone for the pooch punt a few weeks back with Gunnar's bad hand), but I think he has done a good job of keeping the team's spirit intact. His senior class has helped with that. But a football team can have all the leadership in the world, it still needs to execute.
The time for talking about making things better is over. It's time to do it. It doesn't matter who's coaching what (McInerney had some comments you'll read about Monday in that regard). It's time for someone to make a play.This team has three games left to start making inroads towards next year. Even if it doesn't do that, the Blue Devils have to play those last three games anyway. 2-6 will be 2-9 if the actual play on the field doesn't change. It's time to show some pride. The offense raised its game. Now the defense has to. Or the special teams. Or the offense just has to make more plays. Somehow, somebody has to get something done to help CCSU win a game.
Leaders are wonderful. Execution is better. No more talking about fixing things. It's time to make a play on the field on a Saturday afternoon. It's clear I overrated this team before the year. I wasn't alone. But I know it's better than what it showed Saturday. This is the same team that played with JMU and UMass.
My other thought is long term: I understand McInerney trying out some different QBs, even if I wouldn't have thrown Andrew Clements into the fire in his first week at the position against the best team in the league. But with the number of people who have taken snaps continuing to climb, the reasoning behind it has become clear. McInerney doesn't know who his QB is next year. That's not a shot at him or any of the kids, one of whom could develop into the next QB. But it has to be a concern going forward. As I said during the live blog, I'm no longer certain the next QB is on this roster, if only because one hasn't been given any kind of consistent chance at the backup spot. Perhaps experimenting during a lost season is good and I'm overreacting. After all, next August is a long way off. But the pecking order doesn't seem settled, and that can't be a good thing.
The offense scored 35 points and had more than 400 yards. Gunnar Jespersen was a beast.
The defense gave up 56 points (I won't count the pick six). Albany punted once in the entire game. The Danes failed to score on three possessions: the punt, an interception, and when they took a knee in the final seconds.
The special teams were fine. Jake White filled in at punter and was ok.
I'm left with two thoughts after this debacle, which is the 2nd worst CCSU football game I've ever covered (the 2007 de facto NEC title game was worse because of the stakes). The first is in the short term. Coach Jeff McInerney, to his credit, takes blame for every loss before anyone can even ask a question. In some ways he is just trying to protect his kids, but he also doesn't want to appear to be anything but the leader of the ship. He is taking ownership of the situation as opposed to throwing people under the bus, and I commend him for it. But I've seen him walk, and I don' think he can run anymore. He can't go out there and get a stop.
Gunnar Jespersen has talked each week about being a leader, promising to fix the team's attitude early in the year and the offense's execution a couple of weeks later. He has done both, all while fighting through a broken finger/hand. The once inept offense is no longer the problem. The sense of overconfidence or whatever caused the early-season malaise is long gone, in part because of Jespersen and in part because it's hard to be confident after five straight losses.
But here's the thing: the coach and the leader can only do so much. I've questioned McInerney a few times this year (I still wouldn't have gone for the pooch punt a few weeks back with Gunnar's bad hand), but I think he has done a good job of keeping the team's spirit intact. His senior class has helped with that. But a football team can have all the leadership in the world, it still needs to execute.
The time for talking about making things better is over. It's time to do it. It doesn't matter who's coaching what (McInerney had some comments you'll read about Monday in that regard). It's time for someone to make a play.This team has three games left to start making inroads towards next year. Even if it doesn't do that, the Blue Devils have to play those last three games anyway. 2-6 will be 2-9 if the actual play on the field doesn't change. It's time to show some pride. The offense raised its game. Now the defense has to. Or the special teams. Or the offense just has to make more plays. Somehow, somebody has to get something done to help CCSU win a game.
Leaders are wonderful. Execution is better. No more talking about fixing things. It's time to make a play on the field on a Saturday afternoon. It's clear I overrated this team before the year. I wasn't alone. But I know it's better than what it showed Saturday. This is the same team that played with JMU and UMass.
My other thought is long term: I understand McInerney trying out some different QBs, even if I wouldn't have thrown Andrew Clements into the fire in his first week at the position against the best team in the league. But with the number of people who have taken snaps continuing to climb, the reasoning behind it has become clear. McInerney doesn't know who his QB is next year. That's not a shot at him or any of the kids, one of whom could develop into the next QB. But it has to be a concern going forward. As I said during the live blog, I'm no longer certain the next QB is on this roster, if only because one hasn't been given any kind of consistent chance at the backup spot. Perhaps experimenting during a lost season is good and I'm overreacting. After all, next August is a long way off. But the pecking order doesn't seem settled, and that can't be a good thing.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Bookeeping
UA has the most points allowed by Central at home since 1993, when C.W. Post put 72 on the Blue Devils.
Nick Bacarella scored again for Central, and the game is now 63-35
This is the most points CCSU has allowed in NEC play.
Nick Bacarella scored again for Central, and the game is now 63-35
This is the most points CCSU has allowed in NEC play.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: It gets worse
CCSU's latest backup QB, Andrew Clements throws a pick and it's 56-21 with 13:20 left in the game.
Perhaps the most important thing Central has to do over the last three games is find next week's quarterback. The question is, is he here?
Perhaps the most important thing Central has to do over the last three games is find next week's quarterback. The question is, is he here?
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Now it's over
CCSU goes for it on 4th down near midfield and doesn't make it. Not sure I liked the run up the middle call, but it's academic at this point.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: a little different anyway
Di Lella ran in that one, and UA is now up 49-21. The best the Blue Devils can do now is hope this one doesn't get ugly.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: UA pulling away
Paul Booker catches a short TD pass two plays later to make it 42-21 with 9:20 left in the half. That's the UA record for Di Lella
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Almost over
UA RB Drew Smith just went 57 yards on a screen pass to the CCSU 12 or so with 9:36 left in the third.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Rough start
Central punts from near midfield on its first drive of the second half.
FIRST HALF STATS
Albany QB Dan Di Lella has tied the school records for touchdowns in a game with 4. And it's halftime.
He is 10-for-16 for 185 yards and four scores. He does have a pick.
Gunnar Jespersen is 7-for-10 for 144 yards and 2 scores. And he's down 14 points. Crazy.
CCSU is running the ball well, 85 yards on 28 attempts, but UA has 111 yards on 24 carries.
He is 10-for-16 for 185 yards and four scores. He does have a pick.
Gunnar Jespersen is 7-for-10 for 144 yards and 2 scores. And he's down 14 points. Crazy.
CCSU is running the ball well, 85 yards on 28 attempts, but UA has 111 yards on 24 carries.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: No defense
CCSU just can't get a stop. Di Lella converts a couple of big passes down the middle of the field in the final seconds, and Albany takes a 35-21 lead into halftime. I'll post some stats and an amazing record in a second.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: CCSU Answers again
A gorgeous leaping catch just inside the left side of the endzone by Devan Baker from 18 yards out cuts it to 28-21 with 3:28 left in the half. Now if Central can only get a stop..... 15-yard penalty they just picked up won't help that.
UA already to the CCSU 43 with 2:45 left
UA already to the CCSU 43 with 2:45 left
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: CCSU hanging around
The Blue Devils did nothing in their next drive, but sophomore Antwione Reese came up with a big pick, and now Central is driving with 6 minutes left in the half.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Midway through 2nd
UA scores again, this time a short shovel pass. The big play came on 3rd and 8 at the CCSU 24, ahwn Albany QB Dan Di Lella pulled it down and scampered into open space up the middle for a 15-yard run to set up 1st and goal.
It's 28-14 with now just over 8 minutes left in the half as CCSU is up to its own 35.
It's 28-14 with now just over 8 minutes left in the half as CCSU is up to its own 35.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG, Not over yet
Gunnar Jespersen finishes a 12-play, 71-yard drive with a 1-yard dive to make it 21-14 UA with 12:26 left in the half. Give Central this: The offense keeps responding.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG
Well it hasn't been boring. A 36-yard pass from Jespersen to Devan Baker puts CCSU at the Albany 4 early in the second.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG
A 34-yard TD pass to Nick Hutcherson has UA up 21-7 with just under 3 minutes left in the quarter. Dan Di Lella has more than 140 yards passing. In 13 minutes.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG
CCSU can't convert on a 4th down near midfield. Not sure if Jespersen was going to quick kick or they intended to go for it, but a bad snap made that moot.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG
Brian Parker, a tight end/right tackle who even the Albany people up here in the booth had to look up, catches his first ball of the year, and it's a long touchdown 2 plays after CCSU's score to make it 14-7 UA.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG
After a bad snap CCSU faced 3rd and a mile from the Albany 47, and Jespersen hits Nick Bacarella up the right sideline to tie the game at 7 with 9:48 left in the quarter.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG
Rough start for the Blue Devils, who five up a 41-yard pass as part of a 61-yard, 7-play drive as Albany goes up 7-0 less than 3 minutes in.
CCSU driving the other way though, and Clements is doing some QB runs as expected.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG
Up and running with the live blog today from high above Arute Field. Well, actually not that high, one of the reasons I like this place.
Should see more of Andrew Clements and less of Gunnar Jespersen today, but not that much less.
We'll see what happens today. I don't have a good feeling about this one, but I've been wrong before.
Four minutes to kick, I'll be checking in throughout the day.
Should see more of Andrew Clements and less of Gunnar Jespersen today, but not that much less.
We'll see what happens today. I don't have a good feeling about this one, but I've been wrong before.
Four minutes to kick, I'll be checking in throughout the day.
CCSU MEN'S SOCCER GETS BIG WIN
It wasn't pretty, but the men got a big win to move into first place for the first time in as long as coach Green and I can remember. I'm going to write something on the team this weekend. Very impressive turnaround, kind of reminds me of 2007 in how they came out of nowhere.
I didn't forget you
As seems to always happen this time of year, I've been tied up with other stuff at work this week and haven't gotten to sit down here. For now, lemme mention that I'm going to hit the men's soccer game Thursday and write some stuff on here ASAP.
CCSU FOOTBALL FINAL THOUGHTS
Wow, CCSU's year has turned so ugly that it commits turnovers even when it doesn't commit a turnover.
It sounds like Central's last turnover wasn't one, but they add up in the end. The problems trying to punt continue (though it wasn't Gunnar and his cast this time) and Central no longer seems to get that big stop it was getting early in the year.
Fumbles and a lack of clutch plays have killed this team this year. The running game is back on track, but it's too late now.
Now, we'll see if Central can play for pride.
More to come, and remember a big women's soccer game Sunday afternoon, when the Devils will celebrate the seniors.
It sounds like Central's last turnover wasn't one, but they add up in the end. The problems trying to punt continue (though it wasn't Gunnar and his cast this time) and Central no longer seems to get that big stop it was getting early in the year.
Fumbles and a lack of clutch plays have killed this team this year. The running game is back on track, but it's too late now.
Now, we'll see if Central can play for pride.
More to come, and remember a big women's soccer game Sunday afternoon, when the Devils will celebrate the seniors.
CCSU FOOTBALL: FIRST HALF THOUGHTS
Since the game's on 1410 you don't need me to give you PBP, so I thought I'd just give some thoughts.
First, obviously, that was a key score at the end of the half there. Great momentum boost and a nice long drive to kind of assert their will a bit by the Blue Devils.
Second, really important for CCSU to get its identity back. Something like 31 rushes for 140 yards in the first half is a great sign. Gunnar Jespersen being 6-for-8 in the half shows how efficient he can be as well as how a strong running game can help free up the passing. I know it's windy which helps make the need to run go up, but I think CCSU got away from what made it so good the last few years.
2a: Really nice to see Brian Fowler back.
3. I don't know how you teach ball security, I'm not a football coach. But this rash of fumbles is shocking. It hasn't hurt CCSU yet today. Yet.
But even if it doesn't, it HAS to stop.
First, obviously, that was a key score at the end of the half there. Great momentum boost and a nice long drive to kind of assert their will a bit by the Blue Devils.
Second, really important for CCSU to get its identity back. Something like 31 rushes for 140 yards in the first half is a great sign. Gunnar Jespersen being 6-for-8 in the half shows how efficient he can be as well as how a strong running game can help free up the passing. I know it's windy which helps make the need to run go up, but I think CCSU got away from what made it so good the last few years.
2a: Really nice to see Brian Fowler back.
3. I don't know how you teach ball security, I'm not a football coach. But this rash of fumbles is shocking. It hasn't hurt CCSU yet today. Yet.
But even if it doesn't, it HAS to stop.
I'm BACK!
Vacation was much-needed, but it is over. There is MUCH CCSU stuff to talk about, and I'll be doing that throughout the weekend.
There will be a football preview up in the morning, then we'll start cranking stuff out as I can over the next week. As I said, LOTS of stuff to talk about.
I had a great trip, but I'm THRILLED to be home and back working for all of you.
There will be a football preview up in the morning, then we'll start cranking stuff out as I can over the next week. As I said, LOTS of stuff to talk about.
I had a great trip, but I'm THRILLED to be home and back working for all of you.
CCSU FOOTBALL INJURY UPDATE
After a long, fascinating conversation with Jeff McInerney, some of which I'll talk about in the next 2 days, I have one injury update for you. Darius Lee hurt his ankle and won't play Saturday.
One more
I've been meaning to plug this forever and haven't yet, so let me right that wrong now.
The 11th annual Brent Rutkowski Memorial Golf Tournament at the Tradition in Wallingford will be Oct. 10. Should be a great day, starting at noon. I never got the chance to work with Brent, but it doesn't take long if you're around CCSU at all to figure out how loved he was.
The 11th annual Brent Rutkowski Memorial Golf Tournament at the Tradition in Wallingford will be Oct. 10. Should be a great day, starting at noon. I never got the chance to work with Brent, but it doesn't take long if you're around CCSU at all to figure out how loved he was.
CHECKING IN
Bad blogger, I know!
Doing the best I can while juggling some things around.
A couple of notes.
My weekly CCSU roundup with a preview of some big soccer games this weekend at home is at www.ewbritainherald.com/sports. Please check it out if you can.
Also, a couple of notes from Central. If you're a uni lover like me, you'll be interested in Paul Schlickmann's piece on the process of changing the branding at CCSU, which ran in NACDA Athletics Administration Magazine.
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nacda/sports/div1aaada/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/FCSADAOct11.pdf
I feel like Buster Olney with all the links today, but wanted to give you guys some info.
Football preview ahead. And next Friday marks the first full practice for basketball, so I'll be doing my usual preview stuff, likely for the weekend or early the following week.
Doing the best I can while juggling some things around.
A couple of notes.
My weekly CCSU roundup with a preview of some big soccer games this weekend at home is at www.ewbritainherald.com/sports. Please check it out if you can.
Also, a couple of notes from Central. If you're a uni lover like me, you'll be interested in Paul Schlickmann's piece on the process of changing the branding at CCSU, which ran in NACDA Athletics Administration Magazine.
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nacda/sports/div1aaada/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/FCSADAOct11.pdf
I feel like Buster Olney with all the links today, but wanted to give you guys some info.
Football preview ahead. And next Friday marks the first full practice for basketball, so I'll be doing my usual preview stuff, likely for the weekend or early the following week.
CCSU FOOTBALL WRAP UP
This week is easy.
Here's CCSU's possession chart from the fourth quarter
14:38: Fumble
11:44: Fumble
6:22: Botched quick kick caused by a bobble/fumble.
4:09: Fumble
1:42 Interception.
Your offensive grade is above. I don't care what it did early, that fourth quarter was an abomination.
The defense? I can't give it enough credit for keeping Central in the game through a slow third quarter and a disasterous fourth. Yes, it gave up 23 points in the fourth and 37 in the last three quarters, but how many second half stands was it supposed to make?
Special teams: Kick coverage was poor as well, giving SHU too many short fields.
This whole game was a test to see how long a defense could hang on, and this time it couldn't.
I hate to say it about a group of nice young kids, but it's hard to look at it any other way: You don't deserve to win when you do stuff like that.
Here's CCSU's possession chart from the fourth quarter
14:38: Fumble
11:44: Fumble
6:22: Botched quick kick caused by a bobble/fumble.
4:09: Fumble
1:42 Interception.
Your offensive grade is above. I don't care what it did early, that fourth quarter was an abomination.
The defense? I can't give it enough credit for keeping Central in the game through a slow third quarter and a disasterous fourth. Yes, it gave up 23 points in the fourth and 37 in the last three quarters, but how many second half stands was it supposed to make?
Special teams: Kick coverage was poor as well, giving SHU too many short fields.
This whole game was a test to see how long a defense could hang on, and this time it couldn't.
I hate to say it about a group of nice young kids, but it's hard to look at it any other way: You don't deserve to win when you do stuff like that.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Fourth and done
Central just fumbled for the fourth straight possession, this time Chris Tolbert can't handle a pitch.
SHU ball at the CCSU 14 with 2:38 left up 31-24.
SHU ball at the CCSU 14 with 2:38 left up 31-24.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Stretch drive
Another great punt cover by SHU has the Devils starting at their own 5 with 5 minutes left.
HUGE third down catch by Nick Baccarella (who by the way was credited with that first fumble). 1st and 10 at about the 20.
HUGE third down catch by Nick Baccarella (who by the way was credited with that first fumble). 1st and 10 at about the 20.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Pooch punt goes poof
Gunnar Jespersen bobbles the snap on what would have been a punt try, but can't get it off and tries to run. SHU takes over on the CCSU 35 with 6:01 left.
SHU hasn't beaten CCSU since 2003, which was the last time Central lost 2 in a row at home.
SHU hasn't beaten CCSU since 2003, which was the last time Central lost 2 in a row at home.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: 7:47 left
The Blue Devils hold SHU to a FG, but trail 31-24 with 7:47 left.
They need some late-game magic or you can all but kiss the FCS playoffs goodbye.
They need some late-game magic or you can all but kiss the FCS playoffs goodbye.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Fumble, oh nelly
Central just fumbled again, Raul Debenedittis fumbles this one, and Sacred Heart is driving again.
It's now 1st and goal at the 9 with 9:42 left. 28-24 SHU, about to be more.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG, early 4th, good news and bad
The bad news: SHU just punted to the CCSU 1. Good news: The Pioneers didn't score.
28-24 SHU, 11:44 left.
28-24 SHU, 11:44 left.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Even more trouble early in the 4th
A CCSU fumble by Raul Debenedittis gives SHU the ball at the CCSU 48 with 13:28 left.
Central has won 37 in a row when leading at the half and is 26-0 at home since 2004 when leading after 3. Both streaks in big trouble.
Central has won 37 in a row when leading at the half and is 26-0 at home since 2004 when leading after 3. Both streaks in big trouble.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Early 4th and CCSU is in trouble
Robert Dim scored on a 50-yard TD pass from Little on the 2nd play of the fourth to give SHU its first lead, 28-24.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Flag day in final minute of 3rd
Central has a nice TD play wiped out by an illegal shift (the Devils had 3 men in motion it seemed), but Juan Duque hits a 42-yard kick to put CCSU up 24-21 with 1:04 left in the third.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Tied up
After official confusion I won't bore you with, SHU started at the CCSU 22. One play later, the Pioneers were in the Central end zone after a Rich Rossi catch.
21-21, 6:30 left in the 3rd.
21-21, 6:30 left in the 3rd.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: 3rd quarter underway
Three possessions, three punts in the third. SHU about to take over at the CCSU 33 after a bad punt..
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: end of half
Central gets lucky, going for a bomb on the last play, a Jespersen pick is wiped out by a flag.
21-14 CCSU at the half.
21-14 CCSU at the half.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG
I'm about to do the halftime show on 1410 if you're interested in hearing my thoughts on the half.
I'm sure Bruce or Marc will make fun of me about the Sox, so you might get to hear me cry, too.
I'm sure Bruce or Marc will make fun of me about the Sox, so you might get to hear me cry, too.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Speaking of Marching, SHU does late 2nd
SHU goes 63 yards on 10 plays, scoring on a Greg Moore run that cuts it to 21-14 with 42 seconds left in the half.
Awful job by the defense so far in this quarter, during which SHU got a big play every time it needed one.
Awful job by the defense so far in this quarter, during which SHU got a big play every time it needed one.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: London to the rescue
London Lomax forces and recovers a fumble at the SHU 11, and Darius Lee scores his first career TD on the next play as Central goes up 21-7 with under six minutes left in the half.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: All for naught
Juan Duque misses a 26-yard FG, still 14-7 with 5:50 left in the half.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Trickeration
With Gunnar Jespersen in his usual pooch punt formation, he ended up throwing a 21-yard pass on fourth down to give Central a big first down, and have the Blue Devils regain the momentum.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Huge turn
CCSU's Gunnar Jespersen is picked off, but a roughing the passer call wipes it out and gives CCSU a 1st down at the SHU 35 with just under 9:30 left in the half.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG Early 2nd, SHU on the board
Centtral's inability to get a big stop is costly this time. SHU makes a pair of 4th downs, then Moore hits a long third down catch in which he breaks tackles for 11 yards, then a 16-yard TD catch moments later.
14-7 CCSU, which now has the ball near midfield.
14-7 CCSU, which now has the ball near midfield.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Early 2nd, SHU on the move
The Pioneers just picked up their first first down of the day, and has 2nd and short now near the CCSU 30.
Perhaps I spoke too soon when I just declared this one over.
Perhaps I spoke too soon when I just declared this one over.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Stat of the quarter
Last week, Monnouth ran 20 plays in the first quarter for more than 100 yards. This week, SHU ran 10 plays for 8 yards.
14-0 Men in Blue after one.
14-0 Men in Blue after one.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG: Final seconds of first quarter
The teams are about to trade punts, but SHU wins the field position battle, and will take over at the CCSU 38 with 10 seconds left in the first. It's the first thing SHU has won today.
Hang on, flag down, it's on SHU, and it will now start at their own 46. Personal Foul.
Hang on, flag down, it's on SHU, and it will now start at their own 46. Personal Foul.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG
After holding on D, Central marches down the field again, completing another score, this time a 10-yard strike to Deven Baker, who shucked a tackler and went the way down the right side.
14-0 CCSU, 2:56 left in the first.
14-0 CCSU, 2:56 left in the first.
CCSU FOOTBALL LIVE BLOG
Ok, after my usual cpu problems we're up and running.
SHU went 3 and out, then Central went 63 yards on 9 plays, capped by a Chris Tolbert 15-yard run on a pitch right on a fourth-down play. Central is about to get the ball back, up 7-0 with 7:46 left in the quarter.
SHU went 3 and out, then Central went 63 yards on 9 plays, capped by a Chris Tolbert 15-yard run on a pitch right on a fourth-down play. Central is about to get the ball back, up 7-0 with 7:46 left in the quarter.
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