fb 2023 Game #4: 9/23/23 - 6PM at Morgan State

[Eli]

Last Up: L (31-20) @ Hawaii
Next Up: @ Morgan State (1-2, beat Richmond, lost to Towson)
Time/Date: 9/23/23 @ 6PM
TV/Streaming: ESPN+
Local Radio: 104.5 The Team

[Eli]

In the short opening of the season, with most teams playing higher level teams, we have made a marked improvement across the 31 tracked categories going from 6 in the top 4 of 2022 in totality to being in the top 4 of 14 different categories so far this year.

This is the last OOC game before we move into the CAA schedule.

[UAalum72]

Massey predicts Albany by 18 (91% )(ranked 160 vs. 206) , Sagarin by 13 (ranked 171 vs. 219)

Previous games seem to show this isn't the Morgan State of previous years, especially on defense:

They only gave up ten points to Richmond, including a field goal after gaining only 15 yards following a fumble on the MSU 26;

Old friend Jeff Undercuffler was 18-25 for Akron but with three interceptions; of Akron's 24 points they got a field goal by 
moving three yards from a fumble recovery on the MSU 7-yard line, a touchdown on a 50-yard pick six, and the winning score
 on a fumble scoop-and-score from the 13-yard line with less than a minute left;

Towson got one field goal after a blocked punt, and another after gaining only 15 yards following an interception.

So their defense has given up four touchdowns against two CAA teams and an FBS in three games.

OTOH their offense has made a lot of turnovers in bad positions.

Edited September 18, 2023 by UAalum72
updated rankings

[UAalum72]

"Potential Tropical Storm Ophelia" should be approaching Chesapeake Bay by game time, Gale Warnings, heavy rain, temps in the 60s, wind in the 20s.

[cwdickens]

14 hours ago, UAalum72 said:

"Potential Tropical Storm Ophelia" should be approaching Chesapeake Bay by game time, Gale Warnings, heavy rain, temps in the 60s, wind in the 20s.

There are likely discussions at Morgan State and UAlbany about the weather.

Th forecast below is specific for the Morgan State campus:

Tonight Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 58. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Rain. High near 63. Windy, with a northeast wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night Rain. Low around 59. Breezy, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

[cwdickens]

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the vicinity in which the game would be played.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Calvert and St. Mary`s
Counties, over the Chesapeake Bay south of North Beach MD, and the
lower tidal Potomac River southeast of Cobb Island MD. Sustained
tropical storm force winds are most likely over these areas.

A Gale Warning is in in effect for the Chesapeake Bay and
adjoining estuaries north of North Beach MD and the lower tidal
Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.

A Wind Advisory is in effect from 8 AM this morning until 8 PM
this evening. Gusty winds and saturated grounds will result in
down trees.

A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for St. Mary`s County
through 2 AM tonight. Moderate to major tidal flooding is
expected. Additionally, Coastal Flood Warnings are in effect
through tonight for the shoreline of Washington, D.C. and Anne
Arundel County for moderate tidal flooding.

Isolated instances of flooding due to heavy rainfall are possible
through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Tropical Storm Warnings continue for Calvert and St. Mary`s
counties, over the Chesapeake Bay south of North Beach MD, and the
lower tidal Potomac River southeast of Cobb Island MD on Sunday.
Sustained tropical storm force winds are most likely over these
areas.

Coastal Flood Warnings continue through early Sunday morning
across the shoreline of Washington, D.C. and Anne Arundel County.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are asked to provide any wind damage and coastal flooding
reports to the National Weather Service.

[jimbo]

Why are we getting reprints of weather reports?? 
 

[B9j2j6s]

soumds like football weather, ground and pound.

[UAalum72]

From the TU pregame

wide receiver Roy Alexander, a favorite target, who injured his leg early in the Marshall game. Gattuso said he’s uncertain whether Alexander will return on Saturday. During Tuesday’s practice, Alexander stood on the sideline and caught passes from a Jugs machine with his right leg in a sleeve.

Gattuso said the coaching staff has asked Poffenbarger to throw the ball away more and not take as many hits.

Morgan St has used 3 quarterbacks this year

”They’re athletic. They always were athletic, but they’re well-coached and they play really hard. They like to mix it up, before and after the whistle. ”

[Dane96]

What a HORRIBLE day to play for the type of offense we run.  Morgan state will absolutely have the advantage. 

BTW, Marshall handled Va Tech like champs.  

[Dane96]

What a screwed up play.  LOL....can't blame the kid. He had ball security.  This is the type of game today is going to be...

[Eli]

Why would a receiver not wear sticky gloves in weather like this? 

[Eli]

Man, their punter is horrific. Yikes. 😂

[Dane96]

27 minutes ago, Eli said:

Why would a receiver not wear sticky gloves in weather like this? 

Those gloves do not work in this weather.  In fact, they get slicker. 

[alum73]

We need a drive