Week 4 @ Drake

vu72 · September 25, 2021, 02:50:45 PM

Quote from: JD24 on September 25, 2021, 02:09:40 PM
The Valpo OL has been atrocious. Almost as bad as whoever the Drake color guy is.

Funny, that color guy just complimented the OL!

JD24 · September 25, 2021, 03:08:47 PM

Quote from: vu72 on September 25, 2021, 02:50:45 PM
Quote from: JD24 on September 25, 2021, 02:09:40 PMThe Valpo OL has been atrocious. Almost as bad as whoever the Drake color guy is.
Funny, that color guy just complimented the OL!

The QB has been on the run the entire game for the most part and the Drake D has been in the backfield on most of the running plays as well.

It doesn't help that the entirety of the offense is Robert Washington and he coughed it up twice (and almost a 3rd). I don't think Berry is very good but it is hard to tell since he's always on the run. Going back 3 seasons including the spring season last year, I don't think the OC has a clue how to put together a coherent offense for Valpo. Aside from the occasional jailbreak run, there is no rhythm to it at all.

vu72 · September 25, 2021, 03:28:41 PM

VALPO WINS!!! VALPO WINS!!! GO BEACONS!!!!

JD24 · September 25, 2021, 03:29:55 PM

I didn't see the start of the last drive. Did Nimz come in due to injury or did the staff come to the conclusion I mentioned above?

Whatever the case, it was a game that should have been an easier win which probably says more about the program progress than anything.

valpofb16 · September 25, 2021, 03:32:08 PM

Beacs win! Will be a fun ride home!

Limbach however should walk home and reflect on his choice at QB and play calling.

No reason #5 should not be the QB until he decides to move on

David81 · September 25, 2021, 03:33:08 PM

That finish was fun.

I was wondering what it would take to make a change at QB. Nimz should start. He gets the ball off quick and sharp, and it looks like for the time being, VU QBs will be facing a lot of pressure.

Pgmado · September 25, 2021, 03:33:23 PM

Can't wait to see what excuses people will give for this win not counting.

valpofb16 · September 25, 2021, 03:33:59 PM

It's been known Ben should be the starter since middle of spring season.

Limbach tries

JD24 · September 25, 2021, 03:37:38 PM

Berry was missing some easy throws - one to Bingham in the middle of the field which he made so much more difficult and he'd have run for another 15 yards if he didn't throw in way in front of the receiver. Another on the sidelines which he led Becton out of bounds. Little throws that mean a lot.

bb33 · September 25, 2021, 04:28:08 PM

The end was fun??? I call it stressful. Go Valpo!

Lurking Dog · September 25, 2021, 11:13:09 PM

Quote from: bb33 on September 25, 2021, 04:28:08 PM
The end was fun??? I call it stressful.

I second that.

valpotx · September 26, 2021, 03:13:58 AM

Best catch that I have seen from a Valpo WR in some time. Very smart to tip it to yourself, even though I didn't think there was a chance in hell that he would catch that pass.

vu72 · September 26, 2021, 08:43:20 AM

Quote from: valpotx on September 26, 2021, 03:13:58 AM
Best catch that I have seen from a Valpo WR in some time. Very smart to tip it to yourself, even though I didn't think there was a chance in hell that he would catch that pass.

I just re-watched the catch and I'm pretty sure the announcer called us the "beagles" before changing it to the Beacons!

usc4valpo · September 26, 2021, 09:24:55 AM

Pgmado - this game counts for sure and a huge win for the Beacos and the program. Rinse and repeat next week and let's generate success. I will still stand that the spring season was more intramural like than actual.

vusupporter · September 26, 2021, 09:43:24 AM

Quote from: vu72 on September 26, 2021, 08:43:20 AM
Quote from: valpotx on September 26, 2021, 03:13:58 AM
Best catch that I have seen from a Valpo WR in some time. Very smart to tip it to yourself, even though I didn't think there was a chance in hell that he would catch that pass.

I just re-watched the catch and I'm pretty sure the announcer called us the "beagles" before changing it to the Beacons!

He said "Touchdown Bingham"

JD24 · September 26, 2021, 04:11:44 PM

Quote from: usc4valpo on September 26, 2021, 09:24:55 AMPgmado - this game counts for sure and a huge win for the Beacos and the program. Rinse and repeat next week and let's generate success. I will still stand that the spring season was more intramural like than actual.

Not sure what has changed since the spring. Davidson has the best of the existing teams although the Tommies may be better. San Diego doesn't look like the same power they've been for many years. Valpo appears better and Butler does not.

So in other words the spring appears to be the same as now.