TCY Groupthink - North Carolina State Wolfpack

[CraigSca]

Miami ball, 1st and 10 at their 29.

Hoover gets the handoff and is stopped for a yard by C.J. Schmaltz and Herman Sanderson. 2nd and 9. Summers fades back to pass on 2nd down, but Mario Beethoven breaks through the line and Summers' pass falls to the ground. 3rd and 9. A screen pass to Hoover catches us completely offguard and he gains 17 yard for the first :grr. 1st and 10 at their own 47. Hoover gets the carry and goes around the left end for 16. Ugh. 1st and 10 at our 37 - 2:53 left. C'mon guys! Summers pass to Henry is complete for 9. 2nd and 1. Zytniak goes offtackle and is buried by Sanderson and Durham. 3rd and 1, 1:32 left. Zytniak picks up a key block and gains 5 around the right end. 1st and 10 at our 23 - 1:01 left. Summers tries for the end zone, but Myron Branch breaks through and hurries him into an incompletion. 2nd and 10 - 56 secs left. NC State offsides. Argh. 2nd and 5. Hoover gets the carry and is driven into the ground by OJ Brooks and Ralph Spaulding - 3 yard loss! Miami time out - 3rd and 8 at our 21, 45 secs left.

[CraigSca]

3rd and 8 - big play here. We go with a dime package and blitz 3 defenders...and Hoover goes around the right end (fooling all of us) for a 9 yard gain. 1st and 10 at our 12, 38 secs left. Hoover tries again on first down and is swamped by Sanderson and McKenzie. 2nd and 12 at our 14...Miami calls their last time out with 31 seconds left. Surprisingly, Hoover runs again (surprised us, anyway) and he goes around the left end for 10 yards - Schmaltz and Sanderson finally chase him down. 3rd and 2 at our 4 - 15 seconds left. Miami finally decides to play it safe, and they kick a 21 yard FG to widen their lead to 10. 12 plays, 62 yards, 4:16 taken off the clock.

Miami 20, NC State 10, 7 seconds left in the half

[CraigSca]

On the ensuing kickoff, Ralph Spaulding returns the ball 27 yards to the 29. FB Pete Dodge is hurt, but not seriously. 1 second left in the half.

Amaya drops to one knee, and we head into the half down by 10.

Miami 20, NC State 10, halftime

First Downs: Miami 13, NC State 8
Rushing: Miami 50, NC State 38
Passing: Miami 138, NC State 101

They've outgained us, but 61 of those yard were on their last drive. We're holding our own here.

[CraigSca]

The 2nd half begins with Miami kicking the ball to our 15. Trent Brodie zigs and zags and returns the ball all the way to the Miami 48!

1st and 10 at the Miami 48. Macri gets the carry on first down and is dropped after a yard - our backup FB Clyde Hickman missed his block . 2nd and 9. Amaya throws on second down and it's picked off at the Miami 27...Donald Clark finally runs the guy down at our own 15 - a 58 yard return. UGH and YUCK.

[CraigSca]

3 plays and 14 yards later (including a nice intentional face mask penalty called on us) Miami takes a 27-10 lead. Ugh.

[CraigSca]

We start our next drive at our 25. This will be a huge drive.

Amaya calls screen to Macri and it works for 8 yards. 2nd and 2. Short pass to Kenneth Wertz nets us 9 more for the first down. 1st and 10 at our 42. Amaya looks deep this time, but can't find anyone so he offloads it to Macri who moves the forward for 12 yards. 1st and 10 at the Miami 46. Another short pass by Amaya, this time to Trent Brodie - gain of 8. 2nd and 2. False Start - 2nd and 7. Linquist runs around the left end and is dropped for a 3 yard loss. 3rd and 10. Amaya tries deeper again, but no one is open in the 3-deep zone - Macri gets the ball behind the line and gains 7. 4th and 3 at the Miami 39.....hmmmm....

We go for it...and Amaya throws it in Donald Clark's general direction to combat the Miami blitz. Clark collects it, and gains 8 for the first down. 1st and 10 at the 31. Macri runs offtackle for two on first down. 2nd and 8. Against the nickel, Macri gets dropped for a two yard loss. 3rd and 10 again. Another false start. 3rd and 15. A draw ?! by Amaya nets 3. 4th and 12 at the 33. Ok...we go for it...but we call the same play?!?

5 yard gain. Ball turned over on downs. Miami ball at their 28. 7:28 left in the 3rd.

Son of a....

[CraigSca]

3 and out for Miami - Summers is 14 for 28, 151 yards.

Overall, they've outgained us 206 yards to 197. 27 yard punt, fair catch by Kenneth Wertz. We get the ball back at our 41. 5:54 left in the 3rd.

[CraigSca]

1st and 10 at the 41. Amaya fades but can;t find anyone - he's forced to scramble and picks up 2. 2nd and 8. Amaya finds Clark open momentarily and threads the needle for a 19 yard pickup. 1st and 10 at the Miami 38. A short pass to Brodie gets 10, but Brodie won't go down and picks up 8 more! 1st and 10 at the 20. Pass intended to Clark is incomplete - Amaya was hurried and had to throw away from double coverage. 2nd and 10. Macri surprises everyone by taking the handoff and rumbles 11 yards down to the 9 - KRB by Earnest Sweeney (Macri has 49 yards on 13 carries). 1st and goal at the 9. Another run by Macri and a great block by Newt Lentzner and he barrels into the end zone for the 9 yard TD! 6 plays, 59 yards, 2:55 taken off the clock.

Miami 27, NC State 17, 2:59 left in the 3rd.

[CraigSca]

I am thoroughly confident in our offense...we can really move the ball.

[CraigSca]

The kickoff is 4 yards deep, but Miami elects to return. Bad move. 18 yard return gives Miami the ball at their 14. I'd like to buy a turnover for $500, please?

[CraigSca]

Miami ball - 1st and 10 at their 14. Offsides, NC State. I am sick of these crappy mistakes we keep making. 1st and 5. Screen pass to Hoover, and he picks up 14. 1st and 10 at their own 33. False start, Miami - 'bout time. 1st and 15. Summers pass to Smith - complete for 10. 2nd and 5. Hoover takes the ball around the left end and is dropped after a yard - Herman Sanderson on the tackler. 3rd and 4. Summers pass to Leopold is complete for 9 yards and the first down - damn! End of the 3rd quarter.

Miami 27, NC State 17

Miami ball, 1st and 10 at their own 48.

[CraigSca]

Ok boys, put up or shut up! Let's roll!

Miami ball, 1st and 10. Zytniak runs offtackle for 3 (13 yards on 8 carries) - Sanderson on the stop. 2nd and 7. Zytniak on second down picks up 21 around the left end - UGH! 1st and 10 at our 28. Hoover goes around the left end on the next play and picks up 4. 2nd and 6. Summers pass on second down is blocked at the line by Blaine Finch. 3rd and 6 at our 24 - you have to figure they'll go for it on 4th...so we need to make two stops here...

[Raven Hawk]

D-FENSE!
D-FENSE!

[CraigSca]

3rd and 6...

Summers pass complete to Kelly for 10 yards and he fumbles...the ball is picked up by Miami's Henry and run 14 yards for the touchdown. WTF?!?! 9 plays, 86 yards, 5:17 taken off the clock.

Miami 34, NC State 17, 12:42 left in the game.

I call no fair!

[Raven Hawk]

Ouch.

[CraigSca]

We start our next drive at our 27 - but we're clearly, and rightfully flustered.

1st and 10. Defensive pass interference on Miami. 1st and 10 at our 42. Screen pass to Macri, but he's dropped for a 1 yard loss. 2nd and 11. Amaya pass to Kenneth Wertz is dropped - ugh, we don't need drops right now.

3rd and 11....

[MikeVick7]

De-pressing.

[CraigSca]

Amaya is 18 for 29, 189 yards thus far.

On 3rd and long, we oddly call for Orlando Macri to run - he gains 7. 4th and 4 at our own 48 - we have to go for it....right TCY AI?

Nope. Sigh. 24 yard punt, 5 yard return. Miami ball at their own 33. 10:40 left in the game.

[Raven Hawk]

There are some weird play calls for fourth down going on.

[CraigSca]

Miami begins to run the ball. A gain of 9 on first...but then Hoover is dropped for a 1 yard loss on 2nd down by Neal Hollins. 3rd and 2. Summers pass to Roberts is dropped - phew! 4th and 2...25 yaard punt, downed on our 34 where we take over.

1st and 10. 9:10 left in the game. Delay of game on NC State. Apparently, my coaching sucks. 1st and 15. Pass to Harmon is incomplete as Hollins hurries Amaya. Miami is still in a 34 and a loose man-to-man - we can take advantage of this if our line can give Amaya some time. 2nd and 15. 4-deep zone now, but the pure speed of Trent Brodie finds a seam, and Amaya's pass finds him. 52 yard gain to the Miami 19!

[Raven Hawk]

Woot!

[CraigSca]

First down pass to Mackie, but Hollis hurries Amaya and the defense was familiar with the call. 2nd and 10. Linquist gets the call on 2nd down - no gain. ARGH. 7:32 left in the game, 3rd and 10. Amaya pass to Mackie who catches the ball in "serious traffic". 4th and 3 at the 12. Gulp.

[CraigSca]

4th and 3 at the Miami 12...

29 yard FG. Ok...I "guess" that makes sense as it cuts the lead to 14. I would have gone for it, personally.

Miami 34, NC State 20 - 6:42 left

[Raven Hawk]

Well, with my Game plan, I was hoping to score at least 24 points . . . lets see if we can get more than that. $1000 for a turnover please.

[CraigSca]

The kickoff is taken at the 4 and returned 17 yards.

Miami ball, 1st and 10 at their own 21. 6:23 left. Hoover gains 2 on first down - Durham and Sanderson get the tackle. 2nd and 8. Summers takes it himself on 2nd and gains 2. 3rd and 6. 5:04 left - ticktock, ticktock, ticktock....

Illegal shift on Miami. 3rd and 11. Zytniak gains 7 off the right tackle. 4th and 4...4:14 left. BAD punt. 28 yards, returned 16, NC State ball on the Miami 39, 4:04 left.

[CraigSca]

1st and 10 NC State at the Miami 39 yard line.

The crowds cheers as Justin Amaya saunters out onto the field...

Amaya calmly barks the signals, snaps and fades back. Miami's in a prevent defense, 3-deep zone...Amaya's patient and feeds a bullet into the waiting arms of Kenneth Wertz for 19 yards to the Miami 20. 3:56 left in the game.

[CraigSca]

This is hysterical, but this game is killing me. I really, really like this team and would hate to see them lose.

[CraigSca]

1st and 10 from the Miami 20. Coach Raven Hawk sends in the hand signals to Amaya who nods and then directs his team in the huddle.

The Wolfpack break and walk up to the line with purpose. Amaya shouts the signals and snaps the ball. He fades back and is brought down from behind by Hollis (God, I hate this guy - his name has popped up all day). 5 yard loss on the play. The broadcasters of the game remark the nice spin move Hollis made on Newt Lentzner to get the sack.

[CraigSca]

2nd and 15 at the 25.

Amaya throws to Clark...but it's underthrown. 3rd and 15. 3:33 left in the game.

On 3rd down, Amaya throws to Clark again...but this one is incomplete as Justin is hurried by Gerhardt.

4th and 15 at the 25. Please, no field goals, ok?

[CraigSca]

Allen attempts the 42 yard FG, and it's good :ARGH:.

Miami 34, NC State 23, 3:23 left in the game

[Raven Hawk]

Yeah, Hollis' name kept popping into my head when I was making the game plan. Actually more of a "We gotta game plan for the DE's"

[Raven Hawk]

What the hell is up with the field goals?

[CraigSca]

Allen kicks off - no onside kick, of course...and kicks it through the end zone. Touchback.

1st and 10 Miami on their 20. NC State offsides. Of course. 1st and 5. Incomplete pass (!) and a facemask on Miami. 2nd and 10, 3:06 left. Hoover runs offtackle for a loss of a yard. 3rd and 11 - 2:30 left. Summers 3rd down pass is incomplete - Schmaltz made a good fake on Tidwell to hurry the quarterback. 4th and 11. 46 yard punt to the NC State 35...Kenneth Wertz takes it....and he finds a seam...he dodges another tackler....

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and is brought down at the Miami 29 after a 36 yard punt return. 1st and 10, 2:14 left in the game.

[Raven Hawk]

Gah! This game is killing me!

[CraigSca]

FWIW, we've outgained them 335 to 296 heading into this drive.

Obviously, we NEED the end zone here.

[CraigSca]

1st and 10 at the 29. Amaya fades and Lenztner loses track of his man. SACK by Miami's England. 6 yard loss. 2nd and 16 at the 35, 1:54 left.

[Raven Hawk]

Throw it up in the air and let Clark go after it!

[CraigSca]

2nd and 16 at the Miami 35.

Son of a....we run a draw play?! 2 yard gain by Amaya.

3rd and 14 - 1:33 left.

Amaya fades back and throws it up for grabs to Clark. The 6 foot 2 inch target comes down with for 10 yards and then finds 8 more on his own. 1st and 10 at the 15. 1:17 left.

There's not enough time

[CraigSca]

Originally Posted by Raven Hawk

Throw it up in the air and let Clark go after it!

How funny is that?!

[CraigSca]

1st and 10 at the 15.

Pass to Kenneth Wertz, but it's incomplete. 1:09 left. We still have, thankfully, all our timeouts left.

[CraigSca]

2nd and 10 at the 15 - dime package by Miami, 2-deep zone.

Amaya snaps the ball and checks his receivers...he looks in Clark's direction, but he's double-covered. He throws it in the direction of Kenneth Wertz, hoping the 6 foot 5 (!) receiver can come down with it - he does! TOUCHDOWN!!!!

Miami 34, NC State 29 - 1:01 left in the game

[Raven Hawk]

Woot!

[CraigSca]

2 point conversion....

You have to expect pass here...

Amaya snaps the ball and hands it to Gino Linquist?!?!?

[Raven Hawk]

Lol

[CraigSca]

Conversion Attempt: NCST 21 Linquist run succeeded.

Miami 34, NC State 31, 1:01 left in the game

[CraigSca]

I ASSUME I'll be smart enough to call for an onside kick here, right?

[Raven Hawk]

Just what they weren't suspecting.

[Raven Hawk]

Originally Posted by CraigSca

I ASSUME I'll be smart enough to call for an onside kick here, right?

You'd hope so, but we do have all 3 timeouts left . . .

[CraigSca]

Allen attempts the onside kick....

it's long enough....

...it rolls out of bounds. Miami ball at our 47 .

[CraigSca]

1st and 10 at our 47. As Raven reminds us...we have all 3 timeouts left. A stop here and we MIGHT have a chance.

54 seconds left. Hoover runs up the middle and is stopped after a yard. Sanderson and Hollins on the tackle. NC State timeout.

42 seconds left, 2nd and 9.