The New 2013 FB Season

[VULB#62]

I figured it was time to go fresh with a new string about the actual season that kicks off with UND on the 29th.  Here's the first post:

Captains Announced 
Interesting that two of the three are sophomores.  Pretty tough majors too.

#22 - Alex Grask
POS.  DB   
HT. 6-1   WT.195   YR. Sr.   
HOMETOWN Naperville, Ill.   HIGH SCHOOL (PREV. SCHOOL) Central
Major is international business

#49 - Jake Hutson
POS. RB   
HT. 5-7   WT. 170   YR. Jr./So.   
HOMETOWN Blanchard, Mich.      HIGH SCHOOL (PREV. SCHOOL)  Montabella
Major is mechanical engineering

#46 - Alex Green
POS. LB   
HT. 6-3   WT. 220   YR. So.   
HOMETOWN Zionsville, Ind.   HIGH SCHOOL (PREV. SCHOOL) Zionsville Community
Major is mechanical engineering

[VULB#62]

Here is the preseason UND video.

http://www.undsports.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=13500&SPID=6399&SPSID=58640

[usc4valpo]

55-20, in favor of the formerly known Sioux

[humbleopinion]

That's not as bad as I had feared!

[bbtds]

Valpo Crusaders  13
North Dakota (by order of the state legislature no nickname until 2015)  68

[VULB#62]

I lean toward USC.

[LaPorteAveApostle]

That's not as bad as I had feared!

yeah, at first I thought it was the report of the score too, instead of a guess.  confusing.

[usc4valpo]

UND and Valpo have game one and will experiment some.  UND is not as good as Youngstown St., and Valpo is getting better (seriously, could they have been any worse)?

[vu72]

I have a good feeling about this (no, I'm not trying to take Ben Crenshaw's line)  UND 38 Valpo 13

[a3uge]

As long as we're throwing numbers out, I'll say 62-7

[valpotx]

North Dakota 66
Valpo 10

[VULB#62]

I'd settle for the 45-0 result we got in the very first game of the Carlson era at Western Illinois.  That year WIU went on to an 8-5 record, lost to Purdue by only 32-21, and went to the NCAA playoff where they lost in the second round.  But I actually see our kids putting a couple of points on the board against UND this year.  UND gave up 380 points (34.5 ppg) last season.  So 13-45.

[setshot]

Fortunately for the Valpo alums in this area,ESPN is televising the game between the USC Gamecocks and the UNC Tarheels on Thursday night. That,in addition to being a good game,will take our minds off the UND-Valpo game. However I am sure we will see scores that are on the trailors that flash across the screen.We hope we won't be too embarrassed as I am sure Valpo will lose by 40+ points. On the positive side the USC-UNC game starts at 6pm,whereas UND-VU starts at appx. 8:00 pm. So, we won't see the final score of the debacle. GO COCKS!

[covufan]

I think we come out a little better this year.

UND  -  42
Valpo -  19

For the season I'm going with 5-6.  The schedule is favorable this season and the team needs to take advantage of that fact.

[vu72]

Don't know about the other kids, but a bout 30 of them stayed all summer to work out.  This article about Jake Hutson say he can bench press 475#!!  Holy Crap, a 5'7" guy coming at you like a missle, who can bench that kinda weight??  Let's hope they can turn it around.  Sure sounds like the kids have bought into the effort necessary.

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/22143499-556/valparaiso-season-preview-jake-hutson-wants-to-add-wins-to-personal-success.html

[VULB#62]

Good article but that's gotta be a misprint.  No one benches more than they squat, and he squats "only" 415#.

Go Crusaders!

[valpotx]

That has to be 275# for his bench press...

[vu72]

Hey!  If its in the paper (on on the internet) it has to be true, right??    

[setshot]

The NYT article on Sunday (08-25) states that USC ALL-American defensive end Jadevem Clowney benches 345 lbs. So don't tell me that some Valpo dufuss presses more than that. NO WAY!

[usc4valpo]

Fortunately for the Valpo alums in this area,ESPN is televising the game between the USC Gamecocks and the UNC Tarheels on Thursday night. That,in addition to being a good game,will take our minds off the UND-Valpo game. However I am sure we will see scores that are on the trailors that flash across the screen.We hope we won't be too embarrassed as I am sure Valpo will lose by 40+ points. On the positive side the USC-UNC game starts at 6pm,whereas UND-VU starts at appx. 8:00 pm. So, we won't see the final score of the debacle. GO COCKS!

Always remember, there is only REAL USC, and they are the students studying in South Central LA.  Fight on!!!!!

[usc4valpo]

The NYT article on Sunday (08-25) states that USC ALL-American defensive end Jadevem Clowney benches 345 lbs. So don't tell me that some Valpo dufuss presses more than that. NO WAY!

Clowney plays for South Carolina, not USC.

[VULB#62]

Here's Valpo FB on YouTube.  Tidbit:  UND graduated their Front Four (one that gave up 380 points in 2012).  Both UND QBs will be first time starters.

Valpo Football Preview 8|26|13
Is it my imagination or are the visitor stands more impressive than the home side now?

[usc4valpo]

The NYT article on Sunday (08-25) states that USC ALL-American defensive end Jadevem Clowney benches 345 lbs. So don't tell me that some Valpo dufuss presses more than that. NO WAY!

Clowney plays for South Carolina, not USC.

Setshot, I think you set me up.  Excellent work.

USC faces Hawaii on Thurs., with revolving QBs.  Just what we need.

[vu72]

Why is Todd Ickow still in Valpo versus the Big Ten Network or ESPN?  One of the most knowledgeable well spoken sports guys you will ever hear.

[LaPorteAveApostle]

I would think that he had his chances; however, one must always consider that perhaps he is where he is because he wants to be where he is...