What an effort by this team and fanbase. Smith is a hell of a coach and this defense is legit, MAC offenses are gonna be in for a tough sleddin I think.
OUr fans really showed up, especially outside the stadium during pre game activities. I will note, I do think their fans have much more respect for OUr program than WVU's did, the mountaineers talked a lot more crap than I heard yesterday. I'm also not sure I've seen/heard as much praise for this program on a national level as I have these past couple weeks.
Being up in the nose bleeds, I don't think anybody saw Parker's injury or even noticed he was out. What was clear from up there was the huge gap when 8 is in the game. The speed/quickness just evaporated and the offense completely stalled.
Parker should sit next week if there is any risk to make this injury worse. That being said, this game is a total trap/let down game. If Parker is 100%, let's get up a few scores and bring in Poulus to get some more reps.
Man I don't disagree that we are better with PN at the helm, but the idea that our offense was productive until he was hurt is fallacious. We were shut. down. Frustrating and disappointing even as we kept the score close for as long as we did.
The pass to Hendricks was terrific fun. False as it was, it was a glimmer of hope and a great moment. But that play was all Chase Hendricks, making the catch on what was practically a jump ball, then making a great move and fending off defenders who had an angle on him. Awesome individual effort. D played a solid game in most aspects but clearly worn down by the end. I also hate mickey mouse stuff like missing a PAT on a big stage. Those just have to be automatic. Good effort, lots to improve still. Truth is we can still be a lot better. No sleeping on an FCS opponent. Play well and be sound and get the W.