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OBU recovers

2009-10-31T20:17:00.002-05:00

15" left and OBU has a first down on the 40.

pass complete for 3 yards with 7.9 seconds left on the clock.

Pass
incomplete. We might have intercepted it but let it go and now they get one more chance with .9 of second left.

Knocked down and the Tigers win. TIgers win. Tigers Win.

If you like penalties and if you like offense and if you are bored by defense, this was the game for you.

Tigers insure a winning season for UWA with only next weekend's game with the # 1 team in the nation - UNA - left go go.

No more home games for 9 months. It's been an exciting year - an up and down year for sure. Nice to end it on an up note, but sad at what might have been with the two losses to UWG and SAU - games we should have/could have won. But I guess that is why they play the games.

Hats off to coach Wallace and his staff - they put an exciting team on the field this year and we were competitive in just about every game. Just goes to show that it's a very fine line between winning and losing - a very fine line.

Well, we'll be looking at the recruiting efforts now as the Tigers look to re-load for next year.

See you guys later,

I;m out.

18 ticks on the clock - can you spell on-side kick

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So, no one will be surprised at the on-side kick that is coming. We need all the good hands we can find to fall on that kick.

OBU recovers but did it go 10 yards?

Evidently so with 15" left on the clock.

A stop or even forcing a long drive

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will run out most of the clock.

Incomplete pass on first down for OBU.

QB has to run with it and gains 9 plus a hard hit.

A measurement. It's short

by about a yard - better check his eyes. Clearly not a first down but they measured anyway.

Yet another penalty on UWA - this time for a horse collar tackle - 15 yard penalty on the Tigers - our 13th penalty on the night.

Great catch by OBU wide out for a first down. A diving catch and he stayed in bounds.

Less than 2' now.

QB flushed again and gains 9 and the clock is running. Time out for a measurement.

Incomplete pass and it'w 3rd and one.

1:21 left.

First down on a qB sneak.

ALmost intercepted in the end zone but it falls incomplete. 2nd and 10 with 1:05 left.

Completed pass down to the 5 with 57 seconds left on the clock.

I hope we get the ball last.

They drop a pass at the goal line with 49" left.

Sack of the QB - watch it - another flag on the play. Holding on OBU moving the ball back to the 15. 2nd and goal.

Complete to the 5 and it's 3rd and goal with 26 left on the clock.

False start on OBU

3rd and goal from the 10

Pass incompete. 4th and goal.

TD on the fade route to their tall receiver in the end zone with 18 seconds left on the clock.

less than 6' and we are hanging on by the skin of our teeth

2009-10-31T19:53:00.002-05:00

OBU ball on their own 26 with 5:47 left.

I think I am starting to care about defense again. Sorry about that.

QB flushed from the pocket and dropped for a one yard gain.

Pass incomplete. 3rd and 9.

Pass incomplete and, miraculously, there are no flags on the play. They send in the punting unit - a fake?

Nope.

Nice little return for 15 return by Worsham.

4:50 left in the game. Just run out the clock baby.

Baylor up the middle for 3 yards.

Run clock run.

Another penalty on UWA for false start. Total penalty yardage of 225 tonight for both teams. Crazy.

Run up the middle for no gain by Baylor. We seem content to just run the ball up the middle and settle for no gain but run clock.

Deon chased from the pocket and throws it away. Personal foul - face mask - on UWA but it is declined. 4th down and we have to punt. Let's not get it blocked, OK?

Downed on the OBU 22. 2:53 left

well here we go

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7:48 left and we seem intent on playing the gracious host to the visiting cousin Tigers from OBU. We have had several opportunities to put them away but have not been able to do so. Mistakes - turnovers and penalties have killed us - 2 touchdowns for OBU coming on turnovers - an interception and a fumble.

Crud.

Worsham returns the ball to our 43

Will we try to run some clock or keep rolling up yards on offense?

Deon for no gain.

Run good for one yard.

Pass ocmplete to McDOnald but there is another flag on the play - guess who it is on?
Offensive pass interference - again - on UWA. That is our 11th penalty on the night for well over 100 yards.

Incomplegte pass over the middle and we have to punt the ball. 5:59 left on the clock.

long pass to Lowery

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but there is a flag - offensive pass interference on Lowery. Too bad. That would have gotten us awfully close to 600 yards.

First and 24 for us now - on our own 15.

We screw up a pitchout and fumble it and they take it in for a score. That makes it a 10 point game with 7:48 left to go. We had better be careful or this one can slip away in a heartbeat.

I just don't understand how some of these things happen.

score 52-42 with 7:48 left.

OK, only 8:20 to go.

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OK, only 8:20 to go.

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10:46 left in the game

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I hope they score quickly so we can get the ball back and gain more yards and score more points. Defense is quickly becoming something to do between scoring drives for the Tigers.

Just got the official stats - we have 560 yards of total offense.

Flag on the play - holding on OBU? Yep.

Incomplete pass for OBU - 3rd and 14.

Yet another flag on the play. Offensive pass interference? Yep. Now it's 3rd and 29.

complete and it's 4th and 14 and they bring out the punting unit.

12:30 left in the game

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We had almost as many penalty yards on that drive as OBU had offensive yards. We are playing very gracious hosts tonight on defense. How many penalties have we had tonight? 8 penalties for 87 yards I am informed. Seems like a lot more.

Onside kick?

Nice little run back by Allen and we have a flag on the play. And another flag. What the heck is going on out there?

2 off setting penalties - both unsportsman like conduct. What happened? They are only marching off the one against OBU - one of the OBU guys got tossed from the game. Not sure exactly what went on, but we have first and 10 on their 43 and I do understand that = and like it.

Great reverse to Terry Allen for about 40 yards and a first down. We are heading for a 600 yard night on offense.

Flag on the play - and it's against UWA - again - our 10th or 11th penalty of the night. 2nd and 10.

Beautiful call - a little pass over the middle to Worsham for a touchdown. We are at 51 points with the extra point coming up - and it's good - 52 points for the Tigers.

15 to go - but less than that until OBU scores and

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we get the ball back. If we can grab another face mask or two we'll get the ball back even quicker.

Nice tackle on that little sucker. We moved some guys up into the box and stopped him pretty good. It's 3rd and one now. First down run for OBU.

The refs call for a measurement and, upon further inspection, it is short by a few inches.

4th and inches.

False start by OBU - a 5 yard penalty. 4th and 5 plus those same few inches on our 29

Time out for OBU with one second left on the play clock. Almost a delay of game call.

OBU had, arguably, the best defense in the league. Something ain't right about that. Either we torched them (likely) or they weren't that great on defense (also likely)

We have looked great on the offensive side of the ball.

Pass complete for a first down on the 16. Time is ticking away. 13+ left to go.

Nice tackle on the little tailback's replacement.

The original little tailback is back in.

We stop the OLT cold.

Flag on the play. UWA penalty - offsides on the Tigers. Man, what a lot of penalties tonight.

Touchdown on a 5 yard run.

Good, we get the ball back now.

1:30 left in the 3rd quarter.

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OBU has the ball on thier own 7 and gain one on first down.

Another run by their little tailback. That little kid is a tough nut for sure. Penalty on the play.

Face mask call against UWA. Geez Louise. Why do we need to make those dumb plays?

Oops. I forgot. I won't get upset by the lack of defense tonight. OK, I have control of myself again.

OBU gets a first down. Cool. If they score, we get the ball back sooner. How do you like my new attitude?

They are moving the ball. Cool. We are going to get it back really soon now. Another penalty on UWA - another face mask. Cool. We don't have long to wait until we get the ball back now.

Nice first down run by their little tailback as the 3rd quarter comes to a close.

we[ve been here before, with a chance to break the

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game wide open. Last time Deon threw a pick 6. Let's see what happens this time.I think OBU is getting tired chasing us all over the place on defense.

Pass deflected at the line of scrimmage.

we run it up the middle for a yard - maybe we need to start working on the clock?

pass complete for 40 yards - Townsend on the reception.

Another completion to Hawkins - another Tiger first down. We are close to 500 yards of total offense.

Great pass play - Terry couldn't hold on to the ball but he made a great diving attempt.

Deon on a keeper for a first down.

We are officially over 500 yards of total offense now.

Nice run by Deon for 6 yards.

Ross up the middle for a few more yards - 3rd and one.

Fade route out of the endzone. 4th and one.

Going for it on 4th and one.

run is stuffed for a loss. Nice play by OBU. Why no FG attempt? Couldn't our guy use the practice?

Ok i have a new mind set

2009-10-31T19:00:00.002-05:00

My new mind set is to not even worry about defense and just enjoy the offensive explosion - we are up to about 430 yards of total offense.

Pass interference on UWA. Good thing I don't care about defense tonight, isn't it?

Nice pass rush and we force them to hold. Move that ball back Mr. Ref - First and 21.

Now that I don't care any more, the defense is starting to play better. That's pretty easy.

High snap goes over the QBs head and he falls on it. 3rd and a very long way to go.

Complete but short of first down. They send out the punting unit.

Instead of breaking the game wide open, now we

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have to keep battling. Turnovers. Dang turnovers.

ALlen runs right into a tackler whose back was towards him. Now it feels like nothing will go our way.

Option pitch out to Terry ALlen who runs it 74 yards for a TD. The play was well blocked and not a hand was laid on him.

Well, momentum came back to us again. I have to quit hoping for a game where we stop them and also scoe a lot. My hope now is that we can keep scoring and I won't worry about the defense. However, I refuse to calmly accept turnovers. So there.

Pick and 6

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I don't know what Deon saw but he floated up an interception and they took it to the house. Geez. We had them exactly where we wanted them and we give up a pick 6. Un-absoultely-believable.

We can't do anything the easy way. Dang.

11 minutes left in 3rd quarter.

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We scored very quickly - too quickly for me - I want to see that clock keep running and running and running= you get the picture.

Great hit by Matthews on a swing pass in the backfield. What a hit.

That little tailback just gained 9 and it's 3rd and 1.

We stop the little sucker! Finally. WIll they punt?

Punt team out on the field. Will they fake?

A stop and we calearly have some momentum now

Here we go

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Pooch kick and they get the ball on their own 42.

Penalty on the Tigers - off side on the kickoff. Concentration? I don't think so.

stopped them on 3rd and 2 - it's 4th and one and they'll go for it for sure.

They do and get a first down on a QB sneak.

Here we go again - their running back who must be exhausted by now, gets 11 yards and another first down. He hasn't stopped running since he got off the bus and we haven't stopped him very often.

Gain of 7 and now it's 2nd and 3

We stop that little sucker for a lost of 1 - 3rd aand 5

We biitz and cause a fumble - UWA recovers. Amazing what a pass rush can do.

Now, if we can drive the ball and get some points - take a little wind out of their sails.

60 yard scoring pass from Deon to Terry Allen - right up the seam in the middle of the field. Beautiful.

He was wide a...open and Deon just lofted it up to him and hit him in stride.

We had 300+ yards in the first half and show no signs of slowing down any time soon.
I am sure their DC is scratching his head trying to figure out what to do.

Hmmm. what to title this

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How about Beauty and the Beast - we have been both beautiful and beastly tonight. Laurence Samuels, one of our HOF inductees, said the game reminded him of an Arena Football League game - lots of offense and not so much defense. If the game is going to be a true shootout I hope we get the ball last!!

OBU will receive the 2nd half kick-off. If you have been reading this blog - either tonight or all season long - you'll know what I am thinking. We need to get some kind of coverage and not give their explosive offense a great field position to start the half.

2:27 left

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if we can run out the clock and get some points too, I'll be kind of happy camper.

Deon on a keeper for no gain.

Hawkins for a 5 yard gain on a pass play. He slipped after the catch or he might have had a first down.

Ross on swing pass for about 46 yards. We have a chance to score now.

Incomplete pass in the end zone.

1:04 left in the game.

Lowery on a catch and run to the 4 yard line with 50 seconds left.

We let about 25" run off the clock before running that play. Was that on purpose?

30" left and it s second and goal from the 2.

pass incomplete in the end zone.

Fade route to Jason Hawkins. The DB was holding him with one hand and no call - he still made the catch on a great fade route thrown by Deon.

31 to 21 with 22 seconds left in the half. The special teams need to do their job now and keep OBU in their own end of the field for just 22 seconds. If they can't do that I am going to......jump from the first 10 story building I come to in Livingston.

Return to midfield - where is that building when I need it?

17 ticks left.

Long pass falls incomplete and 10 ticks left on the clock.

incomplete pass and 6 ticks left on the chronometer.

They try a run and he is stopped - finally.

Half time and we lead 31-21.

First team to get a stop might win this thing

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let's get some coverage. Why do I have to keep worrying about this? Well, they get good field position at their own 39. C'mon man.

Nice stop on first down - gain of 2 yards.

3rd and 3

QB flushed from the pocket and runs for a first down.

Big gain on a first down run.

Bonehead play gets us a 15 yard penalty. Why do players do those kind of things?

Just not smart.

OBU gets a penalty - let's see if that helps us out.

QB keeper for 6 - 2nd and 9

Fumble for a loss of 4

Penalty - holding on OBU

3rd and 23 - if we can't stop them now...

stopped bringing up 4th down.

pass incomplete in the end zone

pass to Baylor

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Nice catch and run by Dameon, down to their 24 yard line - good for 38 yards.

Great read by Deon. The DB was in press coverage and Deon saw it and just floated one up over hid head for a TD to Townsend. Smart play. UWA is back in the game again.

Well, if we can't stop them, we'll have to...

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outscore them. Maybe this will be one of those whoever has the ball last wins the game kind of deals.

Allen returns to the 38 yd line - flag on the play - OBU offsides. We get ball on our 43.

Now, all I want is...

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a good defensive series. We have regained some of the momentum OBU had earlier in the game and we seem able to move the ball pretty well. So...let's get it back and start moving it again.

IT all starts with kick coverage - not our strong suit much of the season.

This time we do a good job of covering and they start at their own 30. Good deal, eh?

They try a first down pass - a little surprising considering the success they have had running the ball. Good deal if we can get them out of doing what they most want to do.

3rd and 2.

runner stopped right at the marker - a measurement coming up - first down.

pass for a first down - we missed a tackle on the play.

They are moving the ball again.

Run up the middle and we are lucky they didnt score - the ball is on our 10 yard line. Last gasp tackle saved a TD on that play - a run right up the middle.

Touchdown for OBU - runner not even touched on the end run. Where was the UWA defense on that play? Looks too much like the first quarter again - runners going amok in the secondary before they are even touched by a defender.

Tigers down by 4

Worsham back to receive the punt and...

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it goes out of bounds at the 14 yard line - nice kick by OBU.

Nice little pass play for 9 yards.

QB keeper for a first down by Deon.

First quarter ends and we are down 10-14

Long pass imcomplete to Lowery.

Nice pass to Hawkins over the middle for a first. He's been open a lot today and we need to ride his big self until they change their coverage.

Long pass to Allen falls to the turf incomplete.

Deon tackled for no gain.

Pass incomplete. Reciever turned the wrong way.

Well, at least we might get better field position out of the two first downs we got IF we can get a good punt.

Fumble by OBU on the punt - weird play.

First down for UWA on OBU's 43.

WE NEED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS BReAK.

LOng pass incomplete. I like the call - at least we went for it and stretched the field a little. That might help later.

Ross carries it in from 43 yards out on a nice off-tackle play with a nice cut thrown in for good measure. TIGERS LEAD 17-14

2:13 left in the first quarter

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We hve a little momentum now. If we can keep them from getting good field position, maybe the D will start to show some excitement and get a stop.

KO only goes to the 20 and they return it to the 39 - special teams just gave them great field position - what we didn't need.

2 nice stops by the D - 3rd and 8. big play coming up. Can we get a stop here?

Pass incomplete and we have our first stop of the game. Now. can we get some more points?

defining moment

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This could be a turning point in this game - if we don't get back into it we may fall too far behind to be able to mount any kind of significant comeback.

Nice little return by Terry Allen. The O needs to go.

We have good field position.

Another IP penalty against UWA = where is the concentration?

Gain of 7 on a nice option sweep.

Pass incomplete - caught but the receiver was out of bounds when he caught it.

First down on a QB keeper by Deon.

Pass interference on OBU first down TIGERS

We are moving the ball steadily, bit by bit, down the field. Taking what the defense gives us.

First down run to the 10 by Deon.

Fade route by Terry Allen for a TD. Tigers are back in it. Maybe they have finally woken up. We'll see on this next defensive series.

we need a stop now, badly

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OBU is at midfield after recovering the fumble.

short pass completion. 3rd and 5 for OBU

QB draw play for a first down. IT doesn't matter what they call - we can't stop them.

Another first down run for OBU

We are playing like there is nothing to play for - nothing to gain and, before I can finish typing this, OBU scores on a 30 yard run.

I don't know what to say but we just don't seem to be in the game - at all

6 minutes gone and we are down 7-3

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We start out on our own 30 yard line - not much of a return for Terry Allen on that KO. Break for UWA? OBU was off-side on the kick and has to do it again. Maybe we can get a better return this time.

What a bunch of crap. We mess up the return and lose 8 yards from the previous kick off return.

Nuce pass play to Hawkins for a first down.

gained about 20 yds.

Little pass play to Worsham for 3 yds.

Johnston fumbles the ball and OUB recovers. Why was he in there instead of Deon?

we need KO coverage

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We need to cover this kick and not give them great field position.

Nice job. They start on their 30

First down pass - he was wide ...open.

30 yard run around left end for OBU - a first down on our 31

Another first down for OBU - they are pounding it on the ground against us right now.

a 9 yard run - we cannot seem to stop their running game - at all.

First down and goal for OBU on our 10

TD run for OBU

Well that was sure easy for OBU. If we don't stop the run any better than that it is going to be a very long and embarassing day/evening for the Tigers. OBU must have averaged 8 yards a carry on that drive. Dismal start for the defense.

OBU wins the toss

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but they defer and will kick off to start the game. I'd love one of our patented drives with the great mixture of runs and passes.

Nice return bY Allen. Great start.

Ball is on the OBU 30.

Hawkins on a 10 yd reception -

Deon is out - is he hurt? Nope. He's back in.

Another pass to Hawkins. Short of the first down.

FG try coming up. YIkes.

It's good - 31 yards and 7 days too late.

UWA up 3-0

25' to KO

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Well, what to say? This game is between 2 Jekyll and Hyde teams. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance and flashes of.....well, let's just say less than brialliance. UWA is 2 field goals shy of being in the hunt for a playoff berth. OBU beat 2 of the better teams in the GSC before going into a 3 game tailspin in the conference. So, what teams will show up today? Time will tell. Can the Tigers salvage a once promising season? With UNA looming large next weekend, this game is their best chance to secure a winning season.

Fingers crossed,

What a complete game that was

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Great job by the staff to prepare the team and great job by the team executing a solid game plan. Both sides of the ball played well and special teams did a nice job as well - no really big plays agains the special teams tonight.

The team is really playing well and will be tested next week on the road against an improving UWG team. THis was as well a played game as I have seen in a while - at least since last week's great game agains Delta State.

Enjoy Tiger fans.

I'm out

Looks like this one is history

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I can hear the avoirdupoisly challenged lady beginning to warm up her voice. 2:31 left and we kick off to the Boll Weevils.

Return to the 37 yard line of the Weevil dudes.

The Weevil dudes continue to run the ball and run the clock. I guess they just want to get on the bus and get home as quickly as they can. Less than 2' now.

Run for a few yards and it looks like a fist down for the Weevil dudes.

Their new QB keeps it for 12 yards and a first down.

1:15 left on the clock.

Run up the middle is stuffed by Tariq Ali.

43 seconds left.

Run goes nowhere and that shold be the last play of the game.

BALL GAME

5:27 left and we have the ball

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Allen caries the ball for a 2 yard gain.

2nd and 8. THe clock seems to be moving REALLY, REALLY slowly right now.

With the Weevil dudes stacking the box. Deon tosses on up the middle for a 20 yard gain and a first down. 4:46 left now.

Pass to McDonald for about 8 yards. TO for the Weevil dudes.

Baylor stopped dead on a carry up the middle.

Baylor breaks one up the middle and is stopped by a shoe string tackle at he 11 yard line - almost took it all the way.

Ross carries it down to the 2 yard line. Feel kind of sorry for the Weevil dudes. Their hearts just aren't in it any more.

Deon carries it 2 yards for a touchdown with 2:31 left to go.

Sharp's kick is good and the score is 33-0.

5:27 left and we have the boy.

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5:27 left and we have the boy.

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Great kick coverage

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The Weevil dudes only advance the ball to their own 30 yard line.

Weevil dudes run it for 6 yards and use up some of the clock. Odd?

Why are the Weevil dudes running the ball? It just uses up the clock and we have stopped the run pretty much all night long.

Option play stopped for no gain. Cesar got buried on that one and there was nothing to praise him for.

Incomplete pass. Looks like the Weevil guys have packed it in for the trip back to the cotton fields of Monticello. No life left in them.

Incomplete pass. 4th and 10. Looks like they will punt. No fumbles or muffs on this punt, please.

11:23 left and we're up 19-0

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Falls on the shoulders of the D once more. Let's get some coverage and make it easier on our D.

Ball down on the Weevil dudes' own 32 yard line.

No big plays is the mantra. Make them inch their way up the field.

Gain of 3 on the first run. That is what we need - make them pay for yards with time.As the song goes, TIME IS ON OUR SIDE.

3rd and 2 -clock running.

B-boy runs it off tackle and gains a lot of yards. first and 10 for the Weevil dudes.

Short bubble screen for 6 yards but the clock is runing - 9:19 left

B-boy runs out of bounds but a Tiger hits him late - terrbile call - we were trying to hold the guy up and not let him get hurt. That is terrible.

Bobby Wallace looks to be about as red as his UWA jacket.

Incomplete pass - once again really good coverage in the secondary. No one to throw to really as the rush finally got through.

B-boy stopped for one yard game

complete pass down to the 3 yard line. We couldn't put any pressure on him that time even though he had to wait a long time to find a reciever.

FLAG on the play. Looks like IP for the Weevil dudes. Ball now on the 6.

7:33 left

Intercepted by Shantral Ford and run back for about 99-100 yards. The D put some pressure on B-boy and he had to throw it and Ford stepped in front and ran it back all the way.

Score now is 26-0.

7:10 LEFT IN THE GAME. JUST NEED TO PLAY SMART RIGHT NOW AND WE HAVE ANOTHER BIG WIN.

we[re up 13-0 BUT

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it's 3rd ans long and if we have to punt they'll get good field position. B-boy still scares me - he can make things happen. I think we have been spying on him and so far it has been working.

Complete pass to Eric McDonald - a great leaping catch

We go for it and get a first. Nice gamble there.

Deon rushed and he has to throw it early and it is incomplete.

Nice play by their DB to knock down a pass. It's 3rd and 10 now.

First down pass to Worsham for a first down on the Weevil dudes' 46.

Let's run some clock!!

Ross for about 5 and that uses up some time. 13:24 left in the game.

Ross for a short gain - maybe just one yard and it's 3rd and 4.

Clock still moving though.

Complete pass to Townsend. Nice read by Deon who lofted one to Townsend who had one on one coverage down the sideline.

Deon on a keeper down to the 4 yard line. This is great. First down and now we can try a couple of runs and chew up some clock.

Baylor scores but there is a flag on the play. Let's see what happened.

Flag is on the Weevil dudes so the score stands. It's now 19-0 with a PAT coming up.

Kick is wide right. Not good.

we need to start running the ball again

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Nice run by Ross but a flag on the play. Might be holding on UWA. Instead it is an illegal block in the back - we are moved back 3 yards to our own 2.

Deon fires a first down pass to Terry Levy.

RUn up the middle for one yard and one more play til the 3rd quarter ends.

Ross loses 2 on an off tackle run. 3rd and 11.

3rd quarter ends and UWA leads 13-0

the punt rolls down to their 25 yard line

2009-10-17T19:37:00.002-05:00

A 51 yard punt that just rolled and rolled and rolled down to the Weevil dudes' 25 yard line.

IP penalty on Weevil dudes. 1st and 15.

Short pass for 6 yards. incomplete pass to a guy who was behind the secondary. Good fortune there.

3rd and 8.

Penalty flag thrown late. What are the zebras up to. Pass intereference on our Tigers.

First and 10 on their own 41 for the weevils.

Weevil guy throws it away. Lots of pressure on B-Boy that time.

2nd and 10.

Incomplete pass on the sideline - wideout dropped a sure catch.

Pass for 15 yards and a first down on our 44.

Weevil dudes are moving the ball now.

Penalty on the play - Weevil dudes called for movement on the line. 2nd and 11

nice break for the Tigers if we can capitalize on it.

Run up the middle is stuffed - stoned - crushed.

3rd and 10 now.

Great coverage by the secondary. They are going for it on 4th and 10.

They surprise punt it - almost a quick kick and the ball rolls deas on our 5.

Nice job by weevil boy. We are pinned back.

good field position

2009-10-17T19:34:00.002-05:00

the best in a while - first down on our own 25.

6:25 left. Need to run some clock.

Run by Ross for a loss of 2 - got stuffed pretty good on a play up the middle.

False start on our offensive line - we have been pretty much penalty free until the second half. Our concetration wavering a bit?

Baylor picks up about 7 and its 3rd and 12.

No mistakes. Get a few yards and punt it away.

Incompete pass no where near the swing man. 4th and we need to punt.

Unless we get a great punt, we'll give back field position to the Weevil dudes.

D needs to step up now

2009-10-17T19:32:00.002-05:00

Weevil boy is sacked for a loss of 2 - thats what I'd call a good start. Short run of about 4 yards by Cesar. Yes, you guessed it - he got buried.

Great sack by Tariq Ali leading to a 4th down and Weevil dudes will punt.

Great series by the D - they did, indeed, stop up that seires.

Weevil boy is a ticking time bomb

2009-10-17T19:28:00.002-05:00

and I am deathly afraid he is about to go off. We really need to keep him hemmed in and prevent any big plays.

We are kicking off now - come on special teams. No big plays.

Penalty on the Tigers on the kick off so we'll do it again.

We kick it out of bounds - now we'll have to kick from our own 20. The Weevil dudes are going to get GREAT field position out of this.

Kicked deep and we stop them at their own 40 - not nearly as bad as it could have been.

we arepinned

2009-10-17T19:23:00.002-05:00

back on our own 12. Need to get some breathing room.

Baylor runs up the middle for about 4 yards.

Pass up the middle to Jason Hawkins. The big Hawk grabbed it in his huge talons and got all the way up to our 48 - a gain of 32 yards.

My boy Lowery catches a nice 20 yarder for another first down. We are getting some good play calls now - our receivers are wide open.

Imcomplete pass over the middle. 2nd and 10.

Incomplete pass - a 6 foot tall pass to a 5'6" wideout. 3rd down.

pitchout on the option but not enough for the first down. Kicking team comes on the field.

It BARELY makes it over the cross bar so the score is now 13-0 for the Tigers.

8:46 left in the 3rd quarter.

UWA kicks off to start the 2nd half

2009-10-17T18:58:00.002-05:00

A very solid first half for the Tigers. But the lead is only 10-0 and one big play by Weevil boy could make it a one possession game faster than you can say Andy's Home Plate.

KO returned to 28.

Let's assert some dominance on this first series on D
Weevil dude picks up 7 on the first down carry.

Pass to Cesar for a first down. I thought we buried him long ago, but now I must praise his catch and run.

Pass interferene on the Tigers - pretty obvious.

Weevils are moving now.

Weevil boy for 7 yards. He seems to be finding some holes or seams to run in now. THAT could be a big problem for us.

First down pass and the Weevil dudes continue to march the ball down the field.

FUMBLE but Weevil dude recovers his own fumble. 2nd and 13 and 10.

Option play is covered like the dew covers Dixie in the morning. No gain.

Nice stop on a pass play - 4th down. Too far for a FG? Might they go for it?

NO a punt is downed on our 12.

A good half for the home guys

2009-10-17T18:56:00.001-05:00

The D was solid - no really big plays given up and, best of all, no points.

The O moved the ball at times and, but for a couple of deflected passes, might have had a few more points.

If we can keep this up for 30 more minutes, we'll be looking good and the Weevil dudes will have a long bus ride home to Weevil land.

Back at ya in a few

Rugby style punt

2009-10-17T18:50:00.002-05:00

down to their 27 yard line with less than 2 minutes on the clock. Need to keep them out of the end zone.

Weevil boy keeps the ball for a 3 yard gain. Clock ticking.

Pass complete to the 42 yard line for a first down. 1:14 left on the clock.

Weevil boy slips while running and there's no gain. 60 ticks left on the chronometer as AU-M calls their 2nd time out.

End run for 5 yards, 3rd and 5 and the clock runs.

Incomplete pass and a flag on the play. 25 seconds on the clock. Looks like the Weevil dudes will punt.

Short return to the 20 with 12 seconds left. I think we'll just down it and call it a half.

Ross for a gain of 5 yards as time expires.

Tigers up 10-0

First and 10 on our own 15

2009-10-17T18:47:00.002-05:00

Nice punt. we had to let it roll dead and we are backed up in our own territory with 3:30 left on the clock.

Option pitchout to Baylor for a first down.

Ross for a gain of 4 off tackle.We are running some clock on this drive which seems like a good thing.

Another pitchout this time to Worsham for a couople. Its 3rd and 4.

Incomplete pass intended for Hawkins. He was open but the pass got deflected or we'd have had a big gain. Need to punt now. Hope we can get a boomer and move them back.

nice drive

2009-10-17T18:42:00.002-05:00

The Tigers had a nice drive of 9 plays for 60 yards before being forced to settle for a FG. Ran some clock which is good as well.

Now, our big challenge- how to cover a Kickoff. We can't let the B boy have good field position.

Runner slips on the 28 yard line. No need for a tackle.

First down and Weevil boy leads his troops out on to the field.

Pass for 13 yards to Cesar. I thought we came to bury Cesar, not to praise him.

Let's get going on that.

Incomplete pass. 3rd and 8.

Matthews sacks Weevil boy for a loss at Monticello will have to punt. Nice job D.

good field position

2009-10-17T18:35:00.004-05:00

We start at our own 34. Let's move the ball and put some pressure on thses Weevil dudes.

pitch out for a pickup of 7 by Terry Allen.

completed pass to Levy for a first down.

First down run for 2 yards.

Incomplete pass intended for Worsham.

3rd and 8. If we don't get a first we should ba able to pin them back on a punt.

Long pass to Lowery - my boy has some glue fingers out there.

First down at the Weevil dudes 11 yard line.

Short run for 3 yards

Pass nearly intercepted. That was close brothers and sisters. We need a sneaky play call from coach Hall right now.

Fade route in the end zone is incomplete.

SHarp on a FG try from 24 yards out.

GOOD. Tigers lead 10-0

punt return?

2009-10-17T18:35:00.001-05:00

need to stop the Weevil man

2009-10-17T18:33:00.001-05:00

Nice tackle on Weevil boy loss of one.

Pass good for 6 yards. 3rd and 4

A stop now would be big.

Incomplete and they must punt.

Godd job D

Let's get some field position.

2009-10-17T18:29:00.002-05:00

We need a little drive now to get the ball up near mid field. Gained 2 on a short run.

Pass incomplete and it's 3rd down. Hate go give the ball right back to Buisson with a short field to boot.

Ross up the middle for abou 12 yards. First down. Big play that.

Baylor picks up 4 yards on the play.

Terry allen on an option pitch and it's 3rd and 4.

Deon on a run but ocmes up short so we have to punt.

NEed a good boot to pin them back.

Nice kick. They have the first down on their own 23 yard line.

good quarter

2009-10-17T18:24:00.002-05:00

The first quarter was a good one for the Tigers. We moved the ball on both of our possessions and stopped AU-M on one of theirs. Big play coming up now with 3rd and 7.

Pass complete. Guy was wide open. 4th and one.

First down on a short run.

Gain of 5 on an off tackle run. They are starting to open some holes now.

Buisson keeps it for 4 yards - 3rd and 1

Buisson for a half yard gain.

Can we get a stop?

YES!! they try a fade route and we knock it down in the end zone. First down Tigers

keep B--boy in check

2009-10-17T18:19:00.002-05:00

Buisson for a 3 yard gain.

Short gain on a pass and it's 3rd and 5.

Complete pass and a penalty on the play. Faces mask against the Tigers so it's a first down and about 20 yard of gain on the play. Buisson has lots of room to work now.

Option pitch for about 2 yards.

Buisson keeps it for about a 20 yard gain. First and 10 on our 40 yard line.

Incomplete pass - thrown behind the receiver. 2nd and 10

Gain of 4 on a run. 3rd and 6

First quarter ends with Tiger up 7-0 and UA-M with 3rd and 7 on our 40. Teams switch sides.

Tigers on O

2009-10-17T18:13:00.003-05:00

Nice pass to Levy for 8 yds.

Penalty wipes out a nice run by Ross. NO!! It's an offside call against MOnticello and we get another first down.

One yard on a gain up the middle.

Deion for 2 yards on a keeper.

QB draw by Deon. First down. We are moving the ball well tonight.

Baylor for no gain up the middle.

IP penalty on the Tigers. 2nd and long

Lowery catches a nice pass up the middle - still 3rd and 7

Long pass falls incomplete so it's 4th down and we will punt.

touchback.

Nice series by the Tigers. The penalty hurt us that time. Need to tighten up on the O line and eliminate the penalties.

OK, can we stop Buisson now?

2009-10-17T18:06:00.002-05:00

KO return to the 27 yd line.

Buisson dumped off a short pass but we covered it well and a lost of 3 yds.

Pressured him a little and forced a bad pass and now it's 3rd and 13.

complete pass but it looks a little short.It isn't. First down.

What a hit. Matthews crushed the reciever. pass broken up and Monticello needs to punt

The D dkd a nice job - one first down and forced a punt.

UWA wins the toss and will receive

2009-10-17T17:47:00.002-05:00

This might be a good omen. Let's score and put some pressure on them from the start. Maybe a KO return for a TD?

Short return to the 32 yd line.

Nice little run by Baylor for 5 yards.

completed pass for no gain. Fumble on play and we recover.

Hawkins the TE catches one for a first down. He's been missing lately - not catching many balls.

Deion flushed from the pocket and gains 8.

Nice little drive going here. Mixing things up pretty good.

Ross for about 20 for a first down. The defense is back on its heels right now.

Ross for a couple off tackle. 3rd and 7 - our first must pass situation.

No receivers open so Deion tucks the ball and runs for about 15 and a first down.

Baylor down to the 5, first and goal.

Baylor for a yard off tackle.

Hawkins catches a TD pass from WIlliams.

What a nice drive. A great mix of runs and passes. Everything seemed to click on that drive. Hope we can keep that up. We used up 5' on the drive and if we can do that every time we'll keep Buisson off the field some.

15' to kick-off

2009-10-17T17:15:00.002-05:00

Teams are in the dressing rooms going over last minute preparations. It's getting colder outside - just opened the windows in the press box and the wind is coming in colder and colder. Not much breeze on the field so that is good.

Sparse crowd so far. Cold temps and Auburn and the Tide on TV will likely keep the crowd down tonight.

On the cullinary side, Chester's fried chicken and Andy's Home Plate banana pudding are the top items on the menu tonight. Good groceries folks!!

45' to kick-off

2009-10-17T15:38:00.002-05:00

Getting to be that time again. Big ? in my mind - can we corrall Scott Buisson. The fleet footed QB has given us fits in the past - with both his arms and his legs. One of the keys tonight will be to try and keep him under control. He can break a close game wide open with one play. Our D will have to do a good job on him if we expect to prevail tonight.

We also need to do a good job on kick coverage. It has been spotty at times this year and we don't need to give Buisson a short field to work his magic. I'd be happy if we could control the ball and keep him off the field.

We'll see.

what's next

2009-10-10T21:03:00.002-05:00

This game should give the Tigers some confidence going into next week's game Ark Monticello.

WE just intercepted a pass but there is a flag on the play.

Monticello killed West Georgia on Thursday so they will be formidable but who knows. No one thought we could win this game, yours truly included. I will not be so ready to doubt the power of the Tiger next time around.

Great game guys and great game coach Wallace and all your assistants - a great game plan and great execution. On to Monticello.

I'm out,

It's all over but the shouting now

2009-10-10T20:56:00.003-05:00

Loss of 3 by the Tigers but who cares - the clock is running and Delta is forced to use one of the TO's.

1:42 left in the game.

THis has to be Bobby's biggest win at UWA and a great indicator of how far the program has come under his tutelage. What a game plan and what execution of that plan. COuld be a season saver for the Tigers.

No gain on a running play and it's 3rd down and 14.

The OKROIDS call another time out.

It was scary giving up all those passing plays but I guess our 3 man rush and 8 men back was ultimately successuful and kept them from too many long plays.

1:38 and the TIgers call a time out. I wonder why?

Ross for a nice gain bringing up 4th down and the clock keeps rolling along.

The tigers let the clock run down to 2 seonds and will punt with only 51.3 seconds left.

A nice deep punt would be nice

It is a nice punt down to their 24 yard line.

Warm up the bus baby, this one is under H for history in the dictionary.

Here we go.

2009-10-10T20:52:00.003-05:00

Penalty on the first play - illegal motion on the OKRA boys. 1st and 15

Short pass good for 5 yards.

2nd and 5

Pass complete for a first down.

QB runs for a first down.

Flag on next play. 2:25 left on the clock.

Illegal motion on the OKRA lads. 5 yd penalty.

Short pass gain over the middle and the clock runs. DSU Can run plays in a hurry though.

Another interception by Tariq Ali - his 2nd of the night. Maybe a player of the week?

TIGER TIME OUT 3:28 LEFT IN THE GAME

2009-10-10T20:50:00.001-05:00

As long as we cna force them to take time to move the ball, we'll be ok. Just can't give up any quick scores.

Nice punt to their 26 yard line

4:40 left

2009-10-10T20:48:00.002-05:00

Run the clock baby, run the clock.

Running play but there is a flag. We do NOT need the clock to stop. RUN THe CLOCK.

Penalty was on UWA - ineligible receiver. What a dumb mistake.

Run up the middle by Ross for 3 yards. 4th down and I am assuming we will punt the ball away. Dumb mistake on the penalty or we could have had another first down ran run 2 more minutes of the clock.

COVER THAT KICK

2009-10-10T20:40:00.004-05:00

Returner is downed at the 34 yard line. IF we can force them to use up some time before they score, we'll be OK

Incomplete pump and go up the sideline

2nd and 10

incomplete over the middle.

First down catch but the receiver paid for it. Great hit by the Tigers.

catch for 5 yards - 2nd and 10

Flag on the play. PF against the TIGERS.5:20 left

First down for DSU. 6:23 left.

WIDE OPEN receiver. Pass complete down to the 15

Run for a short gain - 2nd down.

complete for a short gain.

3rd and 3

5:20 left

pass incomplete and it's 4th and 3 on the 8 yard line

INERCEPTED BY TARIQ ALI in the end zone. I think I hear the advoirupoisly challenged lady singing in the end zone.

34-14 and 7:15 left

2009-10-10T20:40:00.001-05:00

YESIREE BOB

2009-10-10T20:38:00.002-05:00

Randly Lowery ran back the on-side kick-off for a touchdown. Once he picked it up on the bounce, there was no one near him to even make a play. It was a 38 yard return. That has to be a heart breaker for the OKRA boys.

7:23 left

2009-10-10T20:36:00.001-05:00

WATCH FOR ANOTHER ON-SIDE KICK. WE MUST BE TIRED BECAUSE WE CAN"T COME CLOSE TO STOPPING THEM.

WATCHING THEM RECOVER THE ON-SIDE KICK, INSTEAD OF GOING AFTER IT REALLY COST US.

WE NEED TO START PlAYING AGAIN> THIS GAME IS NOHWERE NEAR OVER.

Delta recovers onside kick

2009-10-10T20:27:00.002-05:00

What were we thinking? We just watched the ball bounce instead of going after it and DSU recovers it near midfield.GEEZ>

D needs to step up right now. We can't let this get out of hand any more.

With our 3 man rush, there is still no pressure on the QB. Our other 8 aren't able to cover the receivers so why not rush at least one of them?

3rd an one now. We load the box and their runner stumbles but still manages a first down.

Incomplete pass to an open receiver far down the field THAT was scary, REAL scary.

TIME OUT FOR DELTA.

It's 2nd and 10. It sure would be sweet to sack the QB or force him to make a hurried throw. THe few times we've managed to rush him, he's made some bad throws.

8:40 left on the clock.

Gain of 6 on the play - 3rd and 3

pass complete for 2 yard gain. 4th and one.

RISE UP D.First down run but there are 3 flags on the play.

HOLDING PENATLY ON DSU - now 4th and 11

LONG TD PASS FOR DELTA. QB HAD ALL DANG DAY TO THROW AND THE GUY WAS WIDE OPEN. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE ON 4th AND LONG?

GEEZ LOUISE.

TIGERS need to....

2009-10-10T20:26:00.001-05:00

get a drive going and use up 4 or 5 minutes on the clock. Points would be great but for sure we need to run off some time since Deltal seems to have found the secret to moving the ball and scoing now. I am not sure what they did different but their QB han no problems whatsoever finding open receivers.

Watch for an on-side kick here.

one more drive could sew it up

2009-10-10T20:09:00.003-05:00

Incimplete pass. It's 3rd down.

Long pass into the end zone is just of the wideout's finger tips. It's 4th down for the TIgers now - another FG attempt. This one 47 yards. Fake FG and a little pooch punt down to the 3 yard line. How could that have worked any better. THey are pinned deep in their own territory with 14' left in the game. A stop would really put the pressure on Delta.

Delta runs it out to the 7 for a 4 yard gain.

Missed tackle and Delta runs for a first down to the 23 yard line.

Short pass for about 5 yards over the middle. If we can make them grind it out, short yardage play after short yardage play, they'll use up a lot of the clock and make our job easier.

Folks, those of you who stayed home tonight - fear of bad weather or whatever - you really missed a gem of a game. The TIGERS came ready for battle tonight.,

They gave no quarter.

Nice tackle on a short pass play. 3rd and one.

QB keeper for 5 yards and a first down.

12 minutes left and counting.

Nice stop and go pattern for a 15 yard gain. First down for DSU.

Great hit keeps the receivef from holding on to the ball. We need a couple more hits like that.

15 yard completion for first down. They are getting open but we are keeping them from making long plays - if we force them to grind it out we'll be doing ok.

11' left

I know a shutout is too much to ask for but...I'll ask just the same. PLEASE GIVE ME A SHUTOUT.

Pass for a 2 yard gain.

2nd and 8

Pass for a first down. We look like we are getting tired. We can't put any pressure on the QB and all he has to do is stand back there and pick out his receiver.

Incomplete pass down to the goal line - almost intercepted by Ricky Bell.

Little slip screen for a near first down.

QB keeper for 2 yards. Nice stop.

10' left.

NO PRESSURE ON THE QB. HE IS PICKING US APART. WE NEED PRESSURE ON HIM, SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY OR ANOTHER>

QB keeper for a TD. DELTA FINALLY GETS ON ThE SCOREBOARD with 10:12 left in the game

TIger D held big time

2009-10-10T20:08:00.001-05:00

2' left in 3rd Q

2009-10-10T19:49:00.006-05:00

Delta moves up the field on a 20 yard pass.

We get a sack by Deon Lacey. 2nd and 14.

Great tackle by Lacey to hold them to no gain on a pass play.

Long pass dropped - it should have been caught.

4th down.

Can we drive the ball out of the shadow of our own goal posts?

2009-10-10T19:35:00.003-05:00

After a great defensive stand on the goal line, we need to get some running room.

Incomplete pass. It's now 3rd and 10

OK, so my first worry is

2009-10-10T19:33:00.002-05:00

Kickoff coverage. They have gotten out to their 35-40 on every kick off so far. As long as we prevent a long return or a score, I guess it's ok, but it scares me to death. Of course, I'd love to keep them at their 20-25 but that's not likely so we'll hang in there with how we have been doing it.

OK, its about time for the KO.

who'd a thunk it?

2009-10-10T19:24:00.002-05:00

It's been an unbleievable first half. We have done almost nothing wrong and taken advantage of every break and made some of our own. An almost flawless performance by the O, the D and the special teams.

Being a nervous sort, I am worried that MO may change sides in the 2nd half. I guess I'll just be a worry wart and keep my fingers crossed that we can keep playing the way we have. Now I know why Bobby Wallace won those championships and was able to beat West Virginia and Rutgers while he was at Temple. He really has a great game plan going out there. Delta's D seems befuddled and back on their heels - not really knowing what is coming. Their D has to be wearing down a little bit - or a lot - and I hope we can get a couple more long drives in the 3rd quarter to keep that process going.

Makes me wonder how we lost some of the games we have. Crazy game, football. Especially this year in the GSC.

Let's run out the clock with 1:25 left

2009-10-10T19:02:00.003-05:00

I want to go in with a 24-0 lead. No mistakes. Let's just run out the clock - unless of course we can get some points in which case I'll trade some of the last 1:25.

First down run and a face mask call? We might get a shot at a FG.

pass too high and incomplete to LEVY

We are only about 20 yards away from FG range.

DSU looks to be lining up off sides but no calls. Incomplete pass so now it is 3rd and 10. 24 seconds left.

Deon on a keeper up the middle for a first down.

16" left

first down on a pass to Terry Allen. We'll try a FG now I think. Ball is on the 22 and we call a time out. Could be a 38 FG attempt.

How great would 27-0 be at half time?

8 seconds left.

NO FG attempt. Incomplete pass in end zone but there is a flag on the play. Pass interference on Delta so we get a first down at the 6.

Ball on 6 yard line. fg attempt now from the 13 yard line

It's good and we lead 27-0 at the half. WOW> AM I DREAMING?

A stop now would be greaet

2009-10-10T18:51:00.003-05:00

a measurement on our 31

first down DSU

We need a stop bad/ Come on D

halfback option pass but the HB gets sacked.

2nd and 15

swing pass good for one yard

3rd and long

incomplete pass and it's 4th down.

FG team is on the field. Great stand by the Tiger D to force the FG attempt from 47 yards.

WIde left and short. WOO HOO.

what we really need now is

2009-10-10T18:46:00.002-05:00

A long, time consuming drive. Eat up some clock and wear out their D and keep their O off the field.

Ross for first down on a 16 yard run up the middle. Everything is working pretty well right now.

Ross for another 9 yards. We are gashing them right now. Maybe they are starting to get tired on D they have been out there a LONG time.

3rd and 3

Short pass to Hawkins the TE for a first down. Keep the dirve going lads - we are eating up the clock.

Swing pass incomplete. Our worst offensive play in a while.

Deon flushed from the pocket and runs for a few yards. 3rd and 7

incomplete pass. Looked like DSU was off sides but no flag was thrown. We have to punt for the first time in the game.

PUnt into the end zone. No return.

Let's go D - one more stop.

How much longer can this go on

2009-10-10T18:42:00.003-05:00

I mean, we are playing great and getting some breaks to. I am scared to death about this kick off - will we cover it and keep them from reaching their 40 this time?

THey return it to their own 40. Our D should be well rested - it's been a while since they have been out there.

Run for 5 on first down. Nice hit by our D to stop them for a one yard gain on a run up the middle.

stopped short of the first down. Will they go for it? 4th and one.DSU is going to go for it.

Flag on the play. False start against DSU. 4th and 6. Will they punt this time?

Looks like the punting team coming in. Watch for a fake. Watch for a fake.

short punt and good field position for UWA

How mucn longer can this go on?

2009-10-10T18:41:00.000-05:00

Geez I wish...

2009-10-10T18:32:00.002-05:00

that the game was only one quarter. We have really been almost perfect. How long can we keep this up against a great team like DSU?

incomplete pass and it's 3rd down and 5. First down for the Tigers. ALlen on the catch.

Another nice short pass for a gain. I can see coach Hall setting them up for something.

3rd and 3

First down pass.

We are moving the ball very efficiently - nothing fancy just plain good running and throwing.

Ross carries for about 3 on first down up the middle.

Swing pass to Ross for a couple of yards. 3rd and 4

Deon up the middle for a first down on the 10 yard line. A TD would be huge right now - I hope we don't have to settle for a FG>

Deon up the middle for one yard.

No gain on a run play. DSU's defense is stiffening.

Incomplete in the end zone but there is a flag on the play - maybe pass intererence.

No it's a holding call

First and goal from the 5.

Baylor carries up the middle for 3 and it's 2nd and goal from the 2.

Baylor for one yard down to the one. 3rd and goal. What a huge play this is coming up. JUST HUGE

TD TIGERS.

Deon carried it over from the one on a keeper. 24-0.

a perfect quarter

2009-10-10T18:29:00.002-05:00

coulnd't be much finer. We have scored all 3 time we got the ball, had 2 nice drives and kept DSU in it's own territory.

Great call by coach Hall - play action pass for a first down.

option pitchout to Allen for 5 yards.

First quarter is over - UWA 17 and DSU naught.

UWA kicks off

2009-10-10T18:27:00.002-05:00

They run it out to the 37 - at least they didnt' score.

Nice stop for a 2 yard loss. Come on D - keep the pressure on them.

Complete for a short gain.

incomplete we had a nice pass rush to force the inc pass.

Delta to punt

Delta punts

2009-10-10T18:15:00.002-05:00

We get pinned inside our own 10. Need a nice, long drive now.

Nice little run for 4 yards.

pass complete for 4 yards. 3rd and2.

Deon carries for a first down. Let's get a couple more of those and run some clock out and keep their D on the field.

pass for no gain to Worsham.

Nice little run by Baylor for 5 yards. 3rd and 5.

Nice litte pass to Allen for another first down. Let's keep it going.

Ross runs for a first down right up the middle. Coach Hall is really mixing things up nicely on O.

Ross again for 5 yards on first down.

We have a nice little drive going and keeping their D on the field.

Nice pitch out from Deon to Ross for another first down on their 33 yard line.

ANother pass complete and they'll measure it for a first down. FIRST DOWN TIGERS.

We really seem to have DSU's defense on its heels right now.

Deon on a keeper up the middle for 3 yards.

Fumbled pitchout = we recover. Flag on the play.

3rd and 22,

nice completion puts us in field goal range. Too bad about that fumble. We had a really nice, long, time consuming drive going.

FG good from 41 yards by Sharp. 17-0.

Too many times I have seen teams ease up after getting a big early lead. I hope we don't do that. We need to really cover this kick. I am worried to death we'll ease up and not cover the kick

Now we need a good, solid defensive stand

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We have MO on our side. If we can stop them and force a punt, who knows what might happen?

Sloppy ko coverage. They start at their own 40.

First down pass but a great hit by our DB - he really stuck the wide out.

FUmble but they recover their own miscue. 2nd down.

Stop for no gain. 3rd and long. Come on Tigers, let's hold them and we'll be looking good.

Incomplete and Deltal will have to punt - or will they?

chance to really do something now

2009-10-10T18:07:00.003-05:00

We have great field position after the fumble recovery. big opportunity here. Need to get some points - and not a field goal.

Deon misses a wide open receiver. 3rd down.

QB draw - great call coach Hall. First down!!

Great read by Deon. Hits the open receiver down to their 5. First down.

Deon fakes the hand off and carries it into the end zone.

A perfect start for the TIGERS.

KO return for TD and fumble recovery and short drive for TD. 14-0 Tigers.

Can we cover this kick now

2009-10-10T18:02:00.003-05:00

At times our kick coverage has been pretty spotty. We need to keep them down in their own end of the field and give our D a chance.

Nice directional kick and we hold them to about a 9 yard return.

Delta opens with a quick hitch pass. Gains 4. Option pitch for 5 and it's 3rd and one.

First down.

They look like they are going to work us hard on the option play - can't stop it yet.

WE FORCE A FUMBLE. Ali recovers.

Tigers win toss

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An omen? Let's hope it's a sign of good things to come. A nice return would be one way to get some momentum going.

Terry Allen is deep - he can take it to the house with a couple of blocks.

There he goes - a 95 yard return but there is a flag on the play. Dang it. The flag was well away from the play. What a turnaround. Flag is on DELTA!!!!

Tigers score! We're up.

The band

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is lining up for the national anthem. Glenn Smith said he wants 150 kids next year - an increase of about 40 kids over this year's band. I hope he can get that many.

10' to KO

2009-10-10T16:45:00.002-05:00

So, what's the deal tonight? What does the evening hold for the Tiger footballers? Will they follow up the VB team's victory this morning? Will some of our injured guys be back tonight? I hear Deon has recovered and will be playing. We'll surely need as many of our starters as possible if we are to hang with the Statesmen. They are a VERY good team and looking for some lost respect after losing to OBU.

We are going to need a strong effort from the defense if we are going to stay in the game - DSU's offense is potent - they can score from anywhere, they can run it and they can pass it.

Their D is pretty strong as well. If we can generate a bit of a running attack, I think we can mix runs and passes well enough to score some. We ABSOLUTELY must cut down, if not totally eliminate turnovers. They killed us last week - just killed us. We kept them in the game and in the lead with our TO's. Even when we were coming back in the 4th quarter, a fumble was returned for a TD and that put the nail in our coffin. Ball Security is a big key tonight.

last possession

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a booming 66 yard punt by LU

Could be Tigers' last possession.

complete pass over the middle for a first down - Worsham with the catch good for 20 yards

QB flushed out of the pocket and gains one yard on the play.

nice run by Ross for 11 yards and first down. Lost his footing or he could have had a lot more.

complete pass for 9 yards to Worsham.

incomplete pass intended for Worsham.

3rd and one.

First down run by Baylor - gained 6 yards on the play

Pass down the middle dropped by LU - should have been intercepted.

2nd and 10

QB keeper for 9 yards - 3rd and one

Ross for 4 yards and a first down on the LU 30

incomplete pass by Johnston after being flushed from the pocket.

Need to look at shorter passes - they have 3 deep backs.

option pitch for only one yard - 3rd and 8

Qb hit and fumbles - recoverd by UWA - 4th and China to go for a first down.

Little tidbit - the point total of 98 is the second most ever in school history and the most combined points ever in a loss in school history. Nice stat but I wish we were on the other end of the score.

HIt as he throws. Ball changes possession. Less than 2 minutes to go. LU just has to run out the clock.

Some nice plays by the Tigers but they never gave themselves a chance - they dug too deep of a hole in the first half - couldn't stop LU and too many turnovers kept us from staying in the game. Kept making turnovers all game long and that really killed us.

Want some more bad news? Next on the schedule is Delta State at Tiger Stadium. DSU just drilled Valdosta on the weekly TV game. The Tigers need to rebound in a big way for this coming weekend's game.

Sorry there wasn;t more to blog about but better luck next time. Stay safe Tiger fans.

last 6 minutes

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UWA kicks off. It goes out of bounds at the 3 yard line. Ball placed at 35 yard line.

Will LU just run out the clock?

Run for no gain. 2nd and 10

Tiger injured on the play. Time is called.

QB fumbles and falls on his own miscue.

offensive pass interference LU must punt

UWA blocks kick but flag on LU for snapping ball before it was marked ready for play.

tough break for Tigers.

9:30 to go

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UWA ball with less than 10 minutes left

QB airs it out but nowhere near the receiver.

McDonald catches one over the middle and runs for 43 yards.

pass completed for 8 yards.

RUn up the middle for 1 yard - 3rd and one.

Run around end for one yard but a flag on the play.

Holding on UWA - now 3rd and long for the Tigers.

run by QB almost gets a first down. 4th and one. Refs call for a measurement.

4th and inches. QB keeps it off tackle and gains 7 for a first down.

option play with pitch to Baylor for 14 yard gain and a first down at the 6

QB keeper to the one yard line - 2nd and goal.

TD run by Baylor from the one yard line.

58-39 with 6 minutes left in the game.

Need us a couple of major miracles right now.

We've kept fighting the whole time but too many turnovers have killed us. Just killed us.LU is far too good to help out that way.

LU gets the ball

2009-10-03T18:28:00.002-05:00

10 yard run for a first down by LU

Run stopped for no gain by the center of the UWA line.

Flag on play - UWA guy tried to trip the runner. That will cost us. Oops. no flag after all - wonder why the guy threw it -

3rd and nine - receiver is wide open over the middle and play is good for 20 yards and a first down for LU.

15 yard run for another first down by LU - they are just dominating us now. We are worn down and worn outl.

This is a good Lambuth team - 4-0 on the road this year and 5-0 overall. They'be beaten 2 GSC teams pretty handily. A very good club and they'll raise the level of competition in the GSC when they enter.

UWA intercepts - too little too late I fear.

UWA to return KO

2009-10-03T18:22:00.002-05:00

I don't know the most points that UWA has ever given up but we must be getting close to that now. 58 and counting. LU is likely to just run the ball and run some clock but if we keep fumbling they may not be able to keep the score down. This is the most points given up during Coach Wallace's tenure at UWA. 49 was the previous high.

Terry ALlen catches a short pass and runs for 8 yards.

QB runs around left end for 7 yds and a first down.

First down run up the middle by Allen for 5 yards.

Gain of 4 on a short pass and run.

3rd and 6

Incomplete - qb hit as he throws.

Will we punt?

No. we are going for it.

We do punt out of regular formation - kick was by the QB. I guess it caught LU by surprise but it's likely too late to make any difference.

Stallings again

2009-10-03T18:20:00.001-05:00

The beast just ran over us for another touchdown. How many points is Lambuth going to score today - does our scoreboard have room for triple digits? At this rate we may need them.