Week 4 @ Drake

valpofb16 · September 18, 2021, 08:12:33 PM

The Bulldogs come off a tough 2 game scholarship stretch after beating down D2 WV Wesleyan (who has since forfeited a game and lost to a d3)

That being said we have won at Drake once

Beacs 17 Bulldogs 21

usc4valpo · September 18, 2021, 09:14:22 PM

The games from last spring really are not any indicator. That being said it should be closer but Des Moines' second finest will win 31-14.

soapyjeans · September 18, 2021, 09:59:15 PM

Looks like Valpo needs to upgrade its offensive plays. Running Washington up the middle every time doesn't work.

usc4valpo · September 19, 2021, 09:59:50 AM

I wish I could make it but I will be at parents day at NW Mo St. if you guys need restaurant suggestions please let me know. Des Moines is a great city to visit.

JD24 · September 19, 2021, 10:18:42 AM

Quote from: soapyjeans on September 18, 2021, 09:59:15 PMLooks like Valpo needs to upgrade its offensive plays. Running Washington up the middle every time doesn't work.

When the guy is running for 5 yards a pop it actually does.

I don't disagree that the OC hasn't shown the ability to put a passing game of any consistent kind in place.

valpotx · September 19, 2021, 02:14:07 PM

Valpo 21
Drake 17

Pgmado · September 19, 2021, 06:35:00 PM

Quote from: usc4valpo on September 18, 2021, 09:14:22 PM
The games from last spring really are not any indicator. That being said it should be closer but Des Moines' second finest will win 31-14.

Why do people keep saying the games from last spring were no real indicator? It was a real game that counts in the official records. Teams practiced during the week and played a six-game schedule. It was real football.

usc4valpo · September 19, 2021, 08:55:50 PM

No, it was an awkward season and many teams were not committed to the spring season. Many players held out for the fall. Just too bizarre to say it was serious, even the scheduling was strange.

bbtds · September 20, 2021, 01:37:42 AM

Drake 40
Valpo 30

valpofb16 · September 20, 2021, 10:22:37 AM

Valpo loses Washington, Reese, Orekoya to graduation next season.

Hopefully Limbach attends some clinics or woof

JD24 · September 20, 2021, 01:22:27 PM

Quote from: usc4valpo on September 19, 2021, 08:55:50 PMNo, it was an awkward season and many teams were not committed to the spring season. Many players held out for the fall. Just too bizarre to say it was serious, even the scheduling was strange.

Was there ever a list published of PFL players who were held out or opted out?

valpofb16 · September 20, 2021, 02:03:12 PM

One could argue PFL was actually more talented last season.

Freshman were on campus 6 months longer, no one held out for NFL, transfers there 6 months longer.

One could argue. One could argue.

Lurking Dog · September 20, 2021, 11:23:21 PM

This should be a low scoring game. Drake will put approximately zip on the board, unless quarterback Ian Corwin has recovered from his latest injury.

Best case scenario for me, as a Drake fan: Corwin starts, the Drake defense forces multiple tunovers, and the Bulldogs win, maybe 17-16.

bbtds · September 21, 2021, 06:08:11 AM

Quote from: Lurking Dog on September 20, 2021, 11:23:21 PM
This should be a low scoring game. Drake will put approximately zip on the board, unless quarterback Ian Corwin has recovered from his latest injury.

Best case scenario for me, as a Drake fan: Corwin starts, the Drake defense forces multiple tunovers, and the Bulldogs win, maybe 17-16.

It's exactly why I'm picking a 70 point total score game. Turnovers lead to points also and neither team's defense has actually played against a team that didn't have a fair to good offense. Dartmouth hadn't played a real game in over a season and a half. It showed. What if the Big Green had played the week before? 42-8!

usc4valpo · September 21, 2021, 10:05:06 AM

Drake seems to recruit better in the Chicagoland area than Valpo. Not sure why.

valpofb16 · September 21, 2021, 11:04:58 AM

Better stadium , records etc. if Valpo made an effort to upgrade brown field to even that of Morehead State you'd see an uptick in recruiting

usc4valpo · September 21, 2021, 02:14:20 PM

We could use an upgrade at Brown Field

valpofb16 · September 21, 2021, 04:08:31 PM

Cecchini proposed a plan to c. 2016 at an alumni event.

They upgraded locker room, weight room, one big add on to brown field and they could leave it for another 30 years

JD24 · September 21, 2021, 07:23:06 PM

Quote from: Lurking Dog on September 20, 2021, 11:23:21 PMThis should be a low scoring game. Drake will put approximately zip on the board, unless quarterback Ian Corwin has recovered from his latest injury. Best case scenario for me, as a Drake fan: Corwin starts, the Drake defense forces multiple tunovers, and the Bulldogs win, maybe 17-16.

Cognitive distortion. I like it!

Guarantees a Drake win

usc4valpo · September 24, 2021, 06:46:39 AM

Shields Up tomorrow in beautiful Des Moines baby! Go Beacos!

For those attending the game, note that there will be an Oktoberfest celebration downtown.

valpofb16 · September 25, 2021, 12:09:03 PM

Berry pick first play of game 1-7 TD-INT ratio,

We moved on from Nimz who took care of ball because........

vu72 · September 25, 2021, 12:20:46 PM

Nice drive! 7-7. Anyone else not getting the tv feed?

valpofb16 · September 25, 2021, 12:37:05 PM

Washington housed from 80 out! 14-7 Beacs

vu72 · September 25, 2021, 01:41:23 PM

Decent first half. Fumbles and interceptions. Still tied in spite of errors.

JD24 · September 25, 2021, 02:09:40 PM

The Valpo OL has been atrocious. Almost as bad as whoever the Drake color guy is.