Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan
Huskie Stadium
DeKalb, Illinois
Sat, Oct 27, 2012, 3:30PM
Spoiler
Back to .500!
Strong third quarter leads WMU to victory
Kalamazoo Gazette - Western Michigan enter the second half down 10-0, but on the opening drive kicked a field goal. The Huskies fumbled the ensueing kickoff and the Bronco's tied the game up. The next kickoff was a touchback but the first play on offense the Huskies turned it over again and again Western Michigan scored to put the score at 17-10. The teams traded touchdowns in the 4th and WMU is now back to .500 (6-3, 3-3) in conference play and looking to capture the Victory Cannon against rival Central Michigan next week.
TD: T. Van Tubbergen pass to C. Mussman for 2yds
Last edited by PocketScout; 08-28-2012 at 06:16 PM.
Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, Michigan Sat, Nov 3, 2012, 4:30PM
Spoiler
Close but no Cannon Broncos lose a 24-21 heartbreaker to Central Michigan
Kalamazoo Gazette - Since 2006 the battle for the Victory Cannon has been a one sided affair and with the Chippewas win today they have now brought home the trophy 6 of the last 7 years. WMU had a few missed plays in the game that could have changed the outcome, but again the defense just could not make a stop when it counted. The Broncos now fall to 6-4 on the year and 3-4 in conference.
T. Van Tubbergen incomplete pass. Intended for C. Bynes
Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan
Waldo Stadium
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sat, Nov 17, 2012, 7:45PM
Spoiler
Fumble!
Late fumble costs Broncos the game, maybe more!
Kalamazoo Gazette - Entering todays game Western Michigan had an outside shot at going to a bowl game, that along with a sure win look to be gone with a late fumble that cost them the game. With a little over a minute left to play WMU had taken a 24-20 lead and converted a 3rd down and Eastern Michigan was out of timeouts. All the Broncos had to do was run the clock out to secure the win but on runningback Tevin Drake fumbled and the Eagles scored the go ahead touchdown with less than 0:10 in the game. With the victory Eastern Michigan also won the Michigan MAC Trophy defeating both Central Michigan and the Broncos. Western Michigan went winless this season against its rivals a feat that is sure to not sit well with head coach Cubit.
FUM: recovered by EMU C. Weingrad for 24yds
Last edited by PocketScout; 08-29-2012 at 12:13 PM.
Due to the time it takes to research for the commentary on the videos I think I will just start doing quick little blurb write ups occasionally through out the season.
Last edited by PocketScout; 08-29-2012 at 08:55 PM.
New Coach!
Eric McDonald introduced as Army's next Head Coach!
West Point, NY - Today AD Kevin Anderson introduced Eric McDonald as the new head coach of the Army Black Knights. Former coach Rich Ellerson left to become the defensive coordinator for the Oklahoma State Cowboys after he and the school where unable to come to terms on a new deal. Army is coming off an amazing 11-2 season and coach McDonald looks to continue that momentum in his first head coaching job.
In his opening speech at the press conference McDonald thanked the school for the opportunity, then showed the fiery charisma that helped him land the job. "I have stood on the field and lead my teammates to a National Championship and looking around this historic place I hear the echos of National Championships and Heisman Trophy's from the past. That noise will no longer be a distant calling, we will get back to that level! This program will become a national powerhouse once again!"
Anderson was questioned on why he choose a young coach with only one year of coordinator experience. "I interviewed many candidates but Eric's resume on the field and his ability to coach can be seen from a mile away. The man is a motivator and can convey his playing style effortlessly. He is a great fit here and we look forward to many years of success together."
The United States Military Acadamy from across the Hudson River
Michie Stadium viewed from Fort Putnam
Michie Stadium
Roster
First Name
Last Name
Position
Year
Overall
HomeTown
Angel
Santiago
QB
Junior
78
Fontana, CA
Gino
DeBartolo
QB
Sophomore (R)
72
Kenosha, WI
Cody
Jackson
QB
Junior (R)
69
La Habra, CA
Raymond
Maples
HB
Senior
90
Philadelphia, PA
Terry
Beggett
HB
Sophomore (R)
76
Addison, IL
Brian
Austin
HB
Senior (R)
73
Hanover, PA
Lawrence
Scott
HB
Sophomore (R)
69
Oakville, MO
Stephen
Fraser
HB
Sophomore (R)
66
Ajo, AZ
Larry
Dixon
FB
Junior
79
Bremerton, WA
Hayden
Tippett
FB
Senior
63
Camp Verde, AZ
Brandon
Cobbs
FB
Freshman
53
Harrisburg, PA
Chevaughn
Lawrence
WR
Junior
78
Franklin Park, IL
Patrick
Laird
WR
Senior
78
Woodmere, NY
Anthony
Stephens
WR
Senior
77
Red Bank, SC
EJ
Tucker
WR
Senior
74
Jollyville, TX
Michael
Hudson
WR
Junior
70
Vinton, IA
Justin
Newman
WR
Sophomore (R)
64
Clifton, AZ
Raymond
Brown
WR
Freshman
62
Kingston, NY
Courtney
Daniels
WR
Freshman
48
Hanover Park, IL
Matthew
Luetjen
TE
Junior (R)
63
Miami, OK
Edwin
Robinson
TE
Freshman
61
St. Albans, WV
Scott
Hooper
TE
Freshman
59
Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE
Richard
Rainey
LT
Senior
77
Port Neches, TX
Bill
Clark
LT
Freshman
57
Saginaw North, MI
Justin
Anderson
LT
Freshman
56
Marquette, MI
Michael
Kime
RT
Senior
78
Hammond, IN
Matt
Moore
RT
Sophomore
57
Plymouth, MI
Joseph
George
RT
Freshman
50
Norfolk, VA
John
Szott
LG
Senior
82
Aurora, IL
David
Evans
LG
Sophomore (R)
69
Oak Park, IL
Steve
Shumaker
RG
Junior
84
Milford, CT
Zach
Reichert
RG
Junior (R)
65
Melrose Park, IL
John
Connor
RG
Freshman
58
Hauppauge, NY
Ryan
Powis
C
Junior
83
Merrifield, VA
Todd
McDonald
C
Junior
63
Penn Hills, PA
Lance
Reed
C
Freshman
52
Montclair, VA
Corey
Watts
LE
Senior
70
Meadville, PA
Colin
Linkul
LE
Sophomore (R)
69
Spanish Lake, MO
Holt
Zalneraitis
RE
Senior
74
Anderson Mill, TX
Kyle
Maxwell
RE
Junior (R)
67
Longmont, CO
Nate
Ford
RE
Freshman
57
West Chester, PA
Robert
Kough
DT
Senior
75
Naugatuck, CT
Richard
Glover
DT
Junior
72
Mansfield, TX
Mike
Ugenyi
DT
Junior
67
Phoenix, AZ
Clayton
Keller
DT
Junior (R)
59
North Haven, CT
Kevin
Moore
DT
Freshman
58
Mount Vernon, NY
Justin
Trimble
LOLB
Senior
83
Arlington, VA
Jacob
Drozd
LOLB
Junior
68
Indiana, PA
Zachary
Williams
LOLB
Junior (R)
65
Adamsville, AL
Thomas
Holloway
ROLB
Senior (R)
85
Birmingham, AL
Joe
Dahl
ROLB
Freshman
71
New City, NY
Ryan
McCollum
ROLB
Junior (R)
66
Mentor, OH
Geoffrey
Bacon
MLB
Junior
81
Milwaukee, WI
Bo
Stewart
MLB
Junior
66
Southlake, TX
AJ
Armstrong
MLB
Junior
62
Beloit, WI
Marcus
Jackson
CB
Junior
78
Rome, GA
Tyler
Dickson
CB
Senior
78
Mansfield, OH
Lamar
JohnsonHarris
CB
Junior
78
Milwaukee, WI
Jay
Brownfield
CB
Sophomore (R)
68
Seymour, IN
Steven
Patrick
CB
Junior
62
Lansdale, PA
Waverly
Washington
CB
Senior (R)
61
Abingdon, VA
Marques
Avery
CB
Sophomore (R)
61
Aberdeen, WA
Joe
Richardson
FS
Freshman
68
Hannibal, MO
Devin
Robinson
FS
Junior
68
Chicago, IL
Jordan
James
FS
Freshman
52
Carnegie, PA
Hayden
Pierce
SS
Senior
83
Yorba Linda, CA
Lyle
Beloney
SS
Senior (R)
67
Grapevine, TX
Steven
Brooks
P
Freshman
67
Brownsburg, IN
Larry
Johnson
K
Freshman
64
Huntsville, TX
Robert
Sanders
K
Freshman
62
Clinton, MS
Last edited by PocketScout; 08-31-2012 at 07:37 PM.
PRESEASON THOUGHTS
We are not a great team but there is some decent talent here. The recruits that the previous staff signed were just crap. They are not the type of athletes that I need to get this program competing at the national level. I will be really hitting up recruiting hard this season to try and get the ball rolling with this program. As for scheduling we did bring back rival Rutger's to the schedule and also added in state opponent Syracuse. Once we become an annual Top 20 program I will start adding some real big boys to the schedule.
POSTSEASON THOUGHTS
Overall I am pleased with this season. We were able to win the Commander In Chief trophy, Conference USA and win enough games to be Promoted to the Big East. We did an amazing job on the recruiting trail and brought in the 39th overall rated class. We searched high and low for kids who were not getting attention by the big schools and as soon as we found them we put everything we had into getting them signed. A few got away (as soon as a big school started in on them we quickly drop out because at this point it is just wasting time and effort since we are not good enough to pull these guys in).
Our biggest signing was our only four star prospect, Runningback Dwayne Sherman (6'0, 204lbs, 68OVR) from Mountain Brook, AL. Dwayne was not being pursued by anyone around week 10 and we jumped at the opportunity to get him. We were up to second at the start of the offseason then Alabama started to pay attention. Once I noticed this I quit putting time towards him but left the scholarship offer. Much to my surprise on signing day the Crimson Tide had never offered him a spot on there team and he decided to join the Black Knights.
Entering the last week of the season #1 TCU (12-0) has arleady secured there spot in the National Championship game by winning the Big 12. North Carolina (11-0) currently sits in a solid second place but must beat #17 Maryland (8-3) in the ACC conference championship game. If they falter #3 Alabama (11-1) plays against #4 Missouri (9-2) for the SEC Title and the winner of that game has an outside chance to play the Horn Frogs if everything goes their way.
Bowl Week News
#1 TCU (12-0) will face North Carolina (12-0) in the BCS Natioanl Championship game after the Tar Heels defeated Maryland 0-0 to capture the ACC Championship. It was there first since 1980 when they went 11-1 and were lead on the field by Lawrence Taylor. For TCU they have done an amazing job winning the Big 12 in only there second year in the conference. They last played for the National Championship in 1938 when they won the Sugar Bowl capturing there first Consensus National Championship.
Year End News
North Carolina (13-0) won the BCS Natioanl Championship after defeating TCU 34-31.
EAST Relegation News
Army (21-5, .808) is promoted to the Big East EAST (Rule 2), UConn (8-15, .348) is relegated to Conference USA.
Toledo (22-6, .786) is promoted to the Big East EAST (Rule 2), Temple (11-14, .440) is relegated to the MAC.
Arkansas State (16-10, .615) is promoted to Conference USA (Rule 7), Memphis (4-20, .167) is relegated to the Sun Belt.
Troy (15-11, .577) is promoted to Conference USA (Rule 7), UAB (5-19, .208) is relegated to the Sun Belt.
WEST Relegation News
Tulsa (19-7, .731) is promoted to the Big East WEST (Rule 4), Air Force (6-17, .261) is relegated to MWC.
Utah State (17-9, .654) is promoted to the MWC (Rule 7), La.Tech (6-18, .250) is relegated to the WAC.
2013 Top Programs
Team
Win%
WINS
LOSES
W_2012
L_2012
W_2013
L_2013
North Carolina
0.885
23
3
10
3
13
0
Alabama
0.852
23
4
10
3
13
1
Georgia
0.815
22
5
13
1
9
4
Wisconsin
0.815
22
5
11
3
11
2
Oklahoma
0.808
21
5
10
3
11
2
Army
0.808
21
5
11
2
10
3
Nebraska
0.786
22
6
13
1
9
5
Toledo
0.786
22
6
11
3
11
3
USC
0.778
21
6
11
2
10
4
TCU
0.769
20
6
8
5
12
1
Virginia
0.769
20
6
11
2
9
4
Navy
0.769
20
6
9
4
11
2
Missouri
0.760
19
6
9
3
10
3
Cincinnati
0.750
21
7
10
4
11
3
Oregon
0.741
20
7
9
4
11
3
Ohio State
0.731
19
7
8
4
11
3
Ohio
0.731
19
7
8
4
11
3
Tulsa
0.731
19
7
11
2
8
5
Washington
0.720
18
7
8
4
10
3
Virginia Tech
0.708
17
7
10
2
7
5
Utah
0.692
18
8
8
5
10
3
Houston
0.692
18
8
7
5
11
3
Maryland
0.680
17
8
8
4
9
4
Michigan
0.667
16
8
9
3
7
5
Clemson
0.654
17
9
8
5
9
4
Kansas State
0.654
17
9
11
2
6
7
Mississippi State
0.654
17
9
9
4
8
5
Utah State
0.654
17
9
8
5
9
4
Last edited by PocketScout; 09-01-2012 at 02:17 PM.
Rutgers vs Army
High Point Solutions Stadium
Piscataway, New Jersey
Sat, Aug 31, 2013, 12:00PM
Spoiler
So close!
Black Knights drop opener to Rugters!
West Point, NY - Today saw the learning curve the Black Knights are in for as they change from an option based team to a more spread oriental approach. The offense had problems moving the ball through the air but did enough to have a chance with less than a minute left to win the game. They were unable to convert 4th and inches when the junior QB Angel Santiago miss read the LB (he thought was falling back into coverage with the TE) who actually saw his crossing route and covered the play to prefection, ending Armys chance to win.
C. Lawrence celebrating after Army touchdown
Last edited by PocketScout; 08-31-2012 at 03:28 AM.
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