A New Beginning: Journey to Greatness | ULM Warhawks

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A New Beginning: Journey to Greatness | ULM Warhawks

Associated Press

September 11th, 2013

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Top 25 and Heisman Watch

No surprises here mainly. Ole Miss would be the only surprise. Preseason Polls had them finishing in top 50 at the bare minimum but it looks like they are off to a hot start and might be a lot better than expected. Might be a team we need to keep an eye on. Alabama and Ohio State are considered contenders this season so we'll see how they perform and if they'll live up to the hype and expectations that have been set for them.

[jpfine]

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Wow, great win to get started, even if it was a close one!

[MvPeterson2828]

A New Beginning: Journey to Greatness | ULM Warhawks

Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff Writer

September 13th, 2013

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Monroe, LA - Can Sophomore QB Anthony Walker bounce back and put the critics to rest? After last week win, Anthony Walker performance left a lot worry and people wondering if back up QB Will Collins will get to start. Looks like that isn't the case as ULM coach said early in the week.

Coach Viator: "Anthony is our guy, he did a lot of great things out there against Louisiana Tech. Were there some questionable throws, errant passes and such, yep. We'll work on that. The most important thing, he got us a W."

Warhawks ground game needs to get going in this game to help Walker get more time in the pocket to throw. Protection is key for Warhawks. Last week 7 sacks on Walker isn't acceptable. Turnover battle, ULM needs to win this one to have a chance. Zazl Green needs to find ways to get open. He is an absolute beast. If he can get open, he'll open up passing lanes all over for Walker to throw in to. Monarchs like to air it out but they don't have a QB who has the ability to do that. They need to lean more on Senior HB Ray Lewry and Junior HB Jeremy Cox. Lewry is fast and Jeremy is pure power. Get those two going, Warhawks defense might be in for a long day.

Game Projection: 10-31

ULM improves 2-0 on the year. Monarchs offense isn't capable of getting it done against ULM defense. The run game will get shut down and the Sophmore QB Blake LaRussa will have all the pressure put on his shoulders. If ULM defense can't hold its own and run game gets going, this Monarchs offense will be almost unstoppable and be too much to overcome.

[MvPeterson2828]

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Wow, great win to get started, even if it was a close one!

Right! It was such a fun game. Tough fight all game. I thought I was going to get smoked using J-Kits sliders haha. Instead it Actually felt like the right amount of challenge. Can’t wait to play week 2 game, I’m pumped haha.

[Hunkerdown]

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Right! It was such a fun game. Tough fight all game. I thought I was going to get smoked using J-Kits sliders haha. Instead it Actually felt like the right amount of challenge. Can’t wait to play week 2 game, I’m pumped haha.

So you changed settings? Thought you had some close to default setup.

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[MvPeterson2828]

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So you changed settings? Thought you had some close to default setup.

PSN: GRINGOyGUAVA
YouTube: Hunkerdown

I was but it wasn’t feeling right. Running with a 70 overall HB with a 67 overall or so offensive lineman and facing a 83 overall defense, I shouldn’t be dashing them for 200 yards or so. Just didn’t feel right. Then passing it felt easy, insane completion %’s. J-Kits there is a balance for all of it now and feels way better. Plenty of people do default so personal choice I think.


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A New Beginning: Journey to Greatness | ULM Warhawks

ULM Warhawks Defense Caught Sleeping | Old Dominion Dominates

Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff Writer

September 14th, 2013

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Monroe, LA

- QB Anthony Walker struggles continued and only got worse. Benched for backup QB Will Collins. Collins shined. QB Dexter Nass set to return after Bye Week against Texas Tech. Will Collins named backup as Anthony Walker was demoted to 3rd stringer duties according to coach Matt Viator Via Team website.



That stout defense ULM showed in the Bulldogs game was nonexistent in today's beat down. Sophomore QB Blake LaRussa torched the secondary with his arms and his legs. Sloppy tackling and inability to stop the Monarchs are 3rd downs cost them the game. HB Ray Lewry got going early and never let up when he got the ball. He was a force to be reckoned. Defensively the Monarchs came out playing great and shutting down the ULM offense. Harassed Anthony Walker and picked him off twice due to lack of ability to read the defense. Once Will Collins came in though, Collins started torching the defense. Too much damage was already done to come back. Collins shows promising things and possible future starting QB if Dexter Nass doesn't perform. Again though ULM wasn't able to run the ball at all. It made the 'Hawks offense very one dimensional and cost them big time towards the end.





Can the Warhawks bounce back and recover over the bye week or will Texas Tech get the better of them as well? We'll find out in two weeks.

[MvPeterson2828]

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Around the League Wrap Up Week 4

Drew Frankfurt, ESPN Staff Writer

September 28th, 2013

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Really no big changes or surprises in this week's update. The only surprise for some is Georgia not in the top 5. It is early in the season and they are slowly gathering momentum after start a moderate 3 game winning streak. As predict, Ohio State and Alabama are holding steady at the top. It would be no surprise if Alabama held #1 all year and Ohio State finished in the top 5. But this is college ball, anything can happen and more than likely will happen.

Heisman Watch

Not much going on here yet. It is yo-yo-ing as expected early on. The real surprise is the Alabama C Bradly Bozeman holding steady in the race.
Wouldn't it be crazy if an offensive lineman won Heisman?! Time will tell...

[jpfine]

Re: A New Beginning: Journey to Greatness | ULM Warhawks

Wow, Bozeman still on the boards!! Can't wait to see how that plays out!!

[MvPeterson2828]

Re: A New Beginning: Journey to Greatness | ULM Warhawks

Wow, Bozeman still on the boards!! Can't wait to see how that plays out!!

Yeah it’s nuts!! Never seen this before and I played this game since release haha. I’m digging it, even if he doesn’t win it.








On a Side note:


I’m switching to Community Slider set with tweaks and fatigue off. I like J-Kits but fatigue off with his set just doesn’t work. I was seeing some really odd things. Such as a 84 speed HB out running my 96 speed Safety and 92 speed corner. Haven’t had this issue with community set and Fatigue off. I’m wondering if that 90 RB ability was why, but not sure. I will use community set and tweak as necessary. No more slider changes from me guys. Sorry for all the inconsistent changes, just couldn’t find the happy medium without any issue. I think I found it now. Texas Tech game I’ll be using community set with my tweaks. I’ll finish the season with them and see how stats look. Might have an update out tomorrow, possibly not since it’s Christmas.


Merry Christmas guys! Be safe!


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A New Beginning: Journey to Greatness | ULM Warhawks

Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff Writer



September 26th, 2013

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Lubbock, Texas

- Texas Tech is on a rough 3 game losing streak. Sitting 0-3, 0-1 this would be a perfect opportunity for the ULM Warhawks to take advantage and try and secure a win. On paper though, Texas Tech should dominate in every phase. The offense, Defense, Special Teams. With lack of solid QB play for ULM, this will be a tough one. Thankfully for though Senior QB Dexter Nass is back from his previous injury and has been giving the go to start this week. Sophomore QB Anthony Walker filled in for the first two games and didn't perform well at all to keep his job. Last week loss against Old Dominion Sophmore QB Will Collins had to take over for Walker. Which he did succeed very well. Collins will be backing up Nass this game.

Watch Out For:

Can QB Dexter Nass come back strong and lead this ULM to a win over a tough defense and keep his starting job? Or will, Will Collins be asked to take over once again.



ULM secondary and Texas Tech WR's. ULM secondary has to play exceptionally well against these wideouts or they will easily be down big quickly if they don't.



Can ULM junior WR Zazl Green getting going? After last week solid performance, can he keep it up and provided help for QB Dexter Nass?



Turnover Battle: ULM has turned the ball over like crazy the first 2 games. Can they finally clean this up? Winning the turnover battle is key for victory in this matchup. QB play HAS to be good!

Score Projection: 20-45

Texas Tech takes this one easily and absolutely dominates ULM. Too many issues with ULM right now. I can't see them playing clean football and not making errors. The QB play is really concerning right now as Walker, Collins both turned it over like crazy. I see Nass doing the same thing. Especially against a good defense like this one. I could be wrong, maybe they do and Nass plays great and gives these 'Hawks a win.

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I expect TTech to come out guns a blazing. I don't have a good feeling about ULM in this one. Good luck to you.

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ULM Seconday Struggles | Texas Tech Rips Apart ULM Defense.

Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff Writer

September 28th, 2013

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Lubbock, Texas

- This game couldn't have gotten any uglier for ULM defense if they tried. Texas Tech QB Nic Shimonek lit up ULM defense for 437 Yards, 1 TD and another 112 Yards rushing and a TD. Texas Tech almost had 3 Wideouts above 100 yards each. The secondary was very suspect and played poorly in man to man. Lack of ability to recognize the routes being run lead to wide open guys. Majority of the game this was a shootout as ULM QB dexter Nass put on a show and proved he can be our guy. going for 17/38 343 Yards 3 TDs and a pick. Solid showing, just wasn't enough.


ULM Has dropped 2 straight and giving up an average of 42.5 points a game while only scoring 33.5 a game. ULM has the offense to score the points but doesn't have a defense to show it can stop teams from scoring. Either ULM wins in a shootout or gets blown. Defensively 'Hawks have to change it up to get a win. Next game is the first game in Sun Belt against a 0-5 team, Texas State. Can ULM pull off a win and get back to .500?

[MvPeterson2828]

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I expect TTech to come out guns a blazing. I don't have a good feeling about ULM in this one. Good luck to you.

You surely were right haha. They came out guns blazing and never looked back. Luckily we were able to keep up until finally Texas Tech Defense clamped down on us and ours couldn’t.


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A New Beginning: Journey to Greatness | ULM Warhawks

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Recruiting Updating | Week 6 Bye Week

Drew Fankfrut, ESPN Staff Writer



October 2nd, 2013

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Monroe, LA - Via ULM team website Coach Matt Viator had an important update about the up incoming recruits to ULM.

Matt Viator: "Good news! Today we have received two verbal and written commits from WR Curtis Smith and G Craig Copeland. They are the first two in the 2013 class to be committed to playing football for ULM Warhawks in the future. We are feeling very confident in the other guys we have reached out to and look forward to meeting with them soon."

For ULM that is great news to receive such early news of two commits. G Craig Copeland will boost that o-line as protection this year from the ULM o-line has been a big concern. Then WR Curtis Smith will help a lot when next year class of 2014 will be graduating 4 WR's so depth will be needed. Whoever plays QB next season for ULM will appreciate an additional weapon as well.

Bad News

After the loss at Texas Tech, coach Matt Viator also releases news on following injuries to Junior DT Derion Ford who will miss rest of the season with a broken foot and fellow Junior HB Ben Luckett will miss rest of the season as well with a torn Achilles. Both were special teams players. Viator input on the injuries:

Matt Viator: "It's sad to see these guys go down. Both Ben and Derion are competitors and always giving it 100% no matter what we ask of them. They might have not been starters, but the younger kids looked up to these guys because their work ethics were so good. Next year, we can't wait to see how these two bounce back."