Rhode Island

[haggyland]

Ian Maltz? He was in uniform.

 

Good to know; maybe he gets a little game time against CCSU.

[DanesRGood]

Has to do with decades-long trends of coaches taking increasing control of the game (after all, their jobs are on the line). Plus in college the QB may not have the experience to read the def. and call audibles himself, and that takes time too.

 

As for the spread offense, rules have changed and you have to take advantage when you can open the offense up. But there's a time for everything, and I hate the deep handoff in short-yardage - there won't be a hole for the back to read, just get to the line quick and push.

 

We tailgate in 33 - 35, so stop over next time.

 

I think I did stop by. Were you with Bob? If so, I said hello to you guys and chatted with Bob for a little bit.

 

I know the reasons for why teams are moving to this style of offense but that doesn't mean I need to like it. Use it hear and there if you want but it is basically 90% of our offense now. Also, the audibles according to the defensive setup obviously didn't work very well. hehe

[Clickclack]

I couldn't understand why Fiacchi a number of times passed up a run...I counted at least three times where he could have gotten 8-12 yards but it appeared that once he locked in on throwing...come hell or high water he was going to throw it even though the run was RIGHT THERE.

[DanesRGood]

Just a side note. There are some great pictures on facebook of people tailgating. I see Bob in one of them. I don't really know anyone else. Me and my buddies are in there as well. Good stuff!

[Clickclack]

I'm honestly a bit overloaded right now...just the volume of pictures, stories...experience...maybe in fact it is a good thing that the next game if a few days away...lol

[danefan]

CAA did a great job with on-campus coverage. Most of it can be found here:

 

http://caafootball.wordpress.com/2013/09/16/caafb-on-campus-coverage-rhody-at-ualbany/

 

Including a phenomenal interview with some guy at a tailgate.....

[reeder]

Made it to the game - first time i've had a chance to walk around the campus in many years.

 

1. I think #1 was the best player on the field (think he is a safety). He flew to the ball and made plays. He had a personal foul called on him in overtime but I think it was a clean hit.

2. On the first field goal attempt, our kicker just wasn't prepared. He was just standing on the sideline when the team was lining up for the field goal - it wasn't like anyone had to tell him anything - he appeared to just realize what was happening and ran out there at the last second...

3. There were several times in the first half where Fiacchi just refused to run the ball. He had a lot of space and just wouldn't run. He did run a few times in the second half but he needs to run for the first down when he has space.

4. When the Rhode Island kicker hit the scoreboard and I saw the ball bounce off, my first thought was that the net needs to be up permanently. You can't risk something that expensive - too easy to forget to raise the net. (I didn't notice any kicks hitting it at halftime, just once during the game).

5. The fumbled punt was bad (I think it was #86). Gave Rhode Island good field position and they scored a TD.

6. Tried to buy a sweatshirt before the game - stood on line for a long time and when i got to the counter, they spent 10 minutes sorting through boxes trying to find the right size (large), but couldn't find it in the style that I wanted. Also, tried to get a drink at halftime but the lines were too long. They will improve those things.

7.There is a concession stand on the berm but they only sold a combo for $8. Couldn't just buy a drink.

8. Missed the marching band. I was in the concession line and saw them walking onto the field. I looked back less than 10 minutes later and they were gone. They couldn't have played more than one or two songs.

9. Good tribute to Coach Ford on the video board before the game.

 

Anyway, it was a good weekend in Albany. Let's hope the team continues to improve and the stadium stays filled.

Edited September 16, 2013 by reeder

[danefan]

Blast from the past with Reeder on the board......

[reeder]

I do check the board from time to time but I don't have as much time as I used to have - family, work...

 

It was good to be back and see all the changes

[Eli]

Made it to the game - first time i've had a chance to walk around the campus in many years.

 

1. I think #1 was the best player on the field (think he is a safety). He flew to the ball and made plays. He had a personal foul called on him in overtime but I think it was a clean hit.

2. On the first field goal attempt, our kicker just wasn't prepared. He was just standing on the sideline when the team was lining up for the field goal - it wasn't like anyone had to tell him anything - he appeared to just realize what was happening and ran out there at the last second...

3. There were several times in the first half where Fiacchi just refused to run the ball. He had a lot of space and just wouldn't run. He did run a few times in the second half but he needs to run for the first down when he has space.

4. When the Rhode Island kicker hit the scoreboard and I saw the ball bounce off, my first thought was that the net needs to be up permanently. You can't risk something that expensive - too easy to forget to raise the net. (I didn't notice any kicks hitting it at halftime, just once during the game).

5. The fumbled punt was bad (I think it was #86). Gave Rhode Island good field position and they scored a TD.

6. Tried to buy a sweatshirt before the game - stood on line for a long time and when i got to the counter, they spent 10 minutes sorting through boxes trying to find the right size (large), but couldn't find it in the style that I wanted. Also, tried to get a drink at halftime but the lines were too long. They will improve those things.

7.There is a concession stand on the berm but they only sold a combo for $8. Couldn't just buy a drink.

8. Missed the marching band. I was in the concession line and saw them walking onto the field. I looked back less than 10 minutes later and they were gone. They couldn't have played more than one or two songs.

9. Good tribute to Coach Ford on the video board before the game.

 

Anyway, it was a good weekend in Albany. Let's hope the team continues to improve and the stadium stays filled.

 

That hit was definitely a foul. I thought the same as you watching the actual play and the first review angle (from the vantage point of the home stands). But when they showed the end zone angle, it was absolutely without a doubt helmet to helmet. Hit him right in the ear hole (lol).

 

The fumbled punt was the biggest mistake of all as that is the ONLY mistake that DIRECTLY result in RI points. Without that, we would have won the game in regulation, 13-6.

 

Band only played one song...if you want to call it a song. It was very quiet and was a HORRIBLE choice for a song (Skyfall by Adele - the James Bond theme).

 

And I agree on the tribute...I don't know if I'll get laughed at for this...but I actually got a little moist around the eyes watching that. That man put his heart and soul into this university and it's football program. I was very proud to be a UAlbany student and future Alum on saturday.

Edited September 16, 2013 by Ilko

[uofalbany]

Made it to the game - first time i've had a chance to walk around the campus in many years.

 

1. I think #1 was the best player on the field (think he is a safety). He flew to the ball and made plays. He had a personal foul called on him in overtime but I think it was a clean hit.

2. On the first field goal attempt, our kicker just wasn't prepared. He was just standing on the sideline when the team was lining up for the field goal - it wasn't like anyone had to tell him anything - he appeared to just realize what was happening and ran out there at the last second...

3. There were several times in the first half where Fiacchi just refused to run the ball. He had a lot of space and just wouldn't run. He did run a few times in the second half but he needs to run for the first down when he has space.

4. When the Rhode Island kicker hit the scoreboard and I saw the ball bounce off, my first thought was that the net needs to be up permanently. You can't risk something that expensive - too easy to forget to raise the net. (I didn't notice any kicks hitting it at halftime, just once during the game).

5. The fumbled punt was bad (I think it was #86). Gave Rhode Island good field position and they scored a TD.

6. Tried to buy a sweatshirt before the game - stood on line for a long time and when i got to the counter, they spent 10 minutes sorting through boxes trying to find the right size (large), but couldn't find it in the style that I wanted. Also, tried to get a drink at halftime but the lines were too long. They will improve those things.

7.There is a concession stand on the berm but they only sold a combo for $8. Couldn't just buy a drink.

8. Missed the marching band. I was in the concession line and saw them walking onto the field. I looked back less than 10 minutes later and they were gone. They couldn't have played more than one or two songs.

9. Good tribute to Coach Ford on the video board before the game.

 

Anyway, it was a good weekend in Albany. Let's hope the team continues to improve and the stadium stays filled.

The personal foul in OVERTIME was complete BS. Not the time to call a questionable foul. As for the marching band, it takes balls to do what they did. It will only get better and better. Great stadium, great atmosphere. Let's hope the attendance numbers stay high all year. PROMOTE!

[Clickclack]

 

@Ilko...

Edited September 16, 2013 by Clickclack

[danefan]

The personal foul was under the new "targeting" rules. Its a dumb rule, IMO, but it was called according to the book.

 

The rule is the problem. Not the call in particular.

 

Its football. Put your big boy pants on. The RB put his head down and the defender smacked him in the ear hole. Good view of it on the jumbotron.

[Clickclack]

It's not what cost us the game anyway...two missed FG's...a fumble at the 5 yard line...missed XP...the "easy" stuff....

[haggyland]

End of the band video: "Oh, my God...that was it."

 

I hope that there are just as many people at the CCSU game to hear them; like the team, they will improve with time...but, yes, mad props for doing it!