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Ted Thompson
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Posted: 10/26/2011 10:22 AM
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Use this thread to talk about anything game-related. For away games, we'll have a separate travel thread.

Date: November 2nd, 2011  8:00 PM

Opponent: Temple  (5-3, MAC 3-2)

Site: Peden Stadium

TV: ESPN

Radio:  Ohio Radio

Webcast:  ESPN3

Ohio Game Notes

Temple Game Notes

Weather

Temple's media guide, roster and statistics.

Fan sites:     OwlScoop.com  (Rivals)      OwlsDaily.com  (Scout)

Ohio Injury List (status is my interpretation based upon media reports):

CB  Omar Leftwich - Probable (shoulder)
DL  Carl Jones - Probable
LB  Eric Benjamin - Out (foot)
DL  Neal Huynh - Out (knee)
S    Xavier Hughes - Out for season (shoulder)
TE  Zac Clark - Out for season (knee)
TE  Troy Hill - Out for season (knee)
OL  Matt Pritchard - Out for season (knee)
Last Edited: 10/31/2011 3:07:31 PM by Ted Thompson
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Posted: 10/26/2011 12:16 PM
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Long range weather outlook says the Wednesday during the day will be pleasant with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 50s.  However, as the day develops and goes on into the night, the cloudiness will increase and there will be a possibility of showers over night.  The next day, Thursday, will have a 60% chance of showers.

So, we have to hope that the rain will not come in quicker than what is currently forecast. 

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Posted: 10/26/2011 12:23 PM
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Anyone heard the status of Bernard Pierce from Temple.  Sounds like he's a little banged up.
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Posted: 10/26/2011 12:28 PM
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This game is very winnable.  Us at home, blackout, black jerseys (maybe).  Our road to Detroit is in our hands, Temple needs help.

Keys to the game:

Line of Scrimmage-  this is always important, but especially with a team who likes to run the ball.  You stop the run and put some pressure on a pass offense that already isn't great.  Offensively, we have a good passing attack but if we can get the run going, it'll help out a lot.

Spread the wealth-  Temple will probably key on Brazill and Dunlap, so getting the ball to other recievers AND tight ends will be crucial.  Basically, do what we did the first few games.

Come out with emotion; if we have the environment and passion we did against Marshall, it'll be a huge boost.

I like our chances with this game.  Figure out how to stop Pierce- you've stopped Temple.

Cats by 10
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Posted: 10/26/2011 5:42 PM
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Jeff McKinney wrote:expand_more

Long range weather outlook says the Wednesday during the day will be pleasant with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 50s.  However, as the day develops and goes on into the night, the cloudiness will increase and there will be a possibility of showers over night.  The next day, Thursday, will have a 60% chance of showers.

So, we have to hope that the rain will not come in quicker than what is currently forecast. 



http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USOH0037
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Posted: 10/27/2011 8:54 AM
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I hope that a decent officiating crew shows up for this one.  The refs on the MAC TV games lately -- including some from other conferences -- have been pretty much an embarrassment. 
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Posted: 10/27/2011 1:05 PM
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I hope that a decent officiating crew shows up for this one.  The refs on the MAC TV games lately -- including some from other conferences -- have been pretty much an embarrassment. 


Beefaloes and Kron  crew missed a few calls....to say the least.
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Posted: 10/28/2011 12:29 AM
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have they said who will be in the booth for ESPN? Please god anyone but Pam Ward.
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Posted: 10/28/2011 3:11 AM
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perimeterpost wrote:expand_more
have they said who will be in the booth for ESPN? Please god anyone but Pam Ward.
You're in luck, Wake Forest @ North Carolina gets the Pam Ward treatment on Saturday.  We have Mark Neely & Ray Bentley.
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Posted: 10/28/2011 10:20 AM
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Doc Bobcat wrote:expand_more
I hope that a decent officiating crew shows up for this one.  The refs on the MAC TV games lately -- including some from other conferences -- have been pretty much an embarrassment. 


Beefaloes and Kron  crew missed a few calls....to say the least.


I wonder if the MAC office reviews game officials' performances.  If it does, when the office spots officials' mistakes, I wonder if it calls them to their attention.  If it does, I wonder if it does anything more than issue a "tsk, tsk."

In the Akron game, the missed face mask call when Nate Carpenter was trying to intercept an Akron pass seemed a particularly egregious missed call.
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Posted: 10/28/2011 10:24 AM
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Chance of rain appears to be decreasing as we get closer to game day.  Hope that continue. 

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Posted: 10/28/2011 11:42 AM
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have they said who will be in the booth for ESPN? Please god anyone but Pam Ward.


Hey!  I like Pam Ward.  She's as good as any of the WWL's play by play people on the second rung and anyone who "gets" softball is alright with me.
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Posted: 10/28/2011 9:58 PM
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Bobcatbob wrote:expand_more
have they said who will be in the booth for ESPN? Please god anyone but Pam Ward.


Hey!  I like Pam Ward.  She's as good as any of the WWL's play by play people on the second rung and anyone who "gets" softball is alright with me.


What an endorsement.
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Posted: 10/30/2011 8:46 PM
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We are 4 to 5 pt underdogs according to Vegas.

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Posted: 10/30/2011 9:59 PM
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Jeff McKinney wrote:expand_more

Chance of rain appears to be decreasing as we get closer to game day.  Hope that continue. 



That's good to hear. Rain plays against the team with the better passing offense though it can create fumbles for the running game.
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Posted: 10/31/2011 3:07 PM
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In Monday's press conference, Solich said Jones and Leftwich would play and Huynh will not.
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Posted: 10/31/2011 4:27 PM
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Anyone know if we're expecting a decent crowd? Will people come out for ESPN and Temple despite the recent disappointments?  I have to wonder how this blackout thing will work... we can't even get people to wear green usually.
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Posted: 10/31/2011 7:32 PM
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Ted Thompson wrote:expand_more
In Monday's press conference, Solich said Jones and Leftwich would play and Huynh will not.


Apparently Eric Benjamin is out with a foot injury. it is reported he was in a walking boot today.
Last Edited: 10/31/2011 8:21:27 PM by UpSan Bobcat
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