LongJim

Wow, I would hope MSU was not on board with this. Very embarrassing look for them if so.

Good post, but IMO, I'd like to see a bit more consistency from the DB's more than anything. For me, that's much more critical. I agree that Wilson is a special back. In the 2013 season, you had a good QB, a very good receiver, and a great back. 2017 team has a good QB, a very good receiver, and a great back. No coincidence UNT offense is playing well. I need to see a little more from the defense before I pronounce this team a championship contender, but yeah, signs are encouraging. Want to see how next game goes for sure.

They wanted to stuff Wilson and stop the run. Make Fine beat them with his arm. So he did.

While on our way back from Florida this summer, we stopped outside of Hattiesburg for a great BBQ meal. I had a long, fun conversation with a big USM supporter/coach/ex-football player, who was filling me in on how he felt the Golden Eagles were going to be much improved this year. He was respectful regarding UNT, but I could tell that he believed USM would have no trouble with UNT this year. He also told me a couple of stories about RV that were pretty cool. To sum it up--I got the feeling from that thread, and from the ex-coach that many USM folks thought this game would be a W.

Defensive improvement against the run has been encouraging, but long pass plays have hurt. What's the solution?

Broncos aren't laying down. Go Broncs!

To make other teams have to prepare for a fake or 2 point play.

Amen.

If you say so.

I have to say that that flag looks awesome. I hope the AD will consider lighting it while it's flying at night. Would look cool.

I agree about the 4th down call. You punt there. Game was a bit Dodge-esque, except UNT would've lost on a missed or blocked FG. I see 3 "should wins" remaining, and possibly 2 maybes. We'll see, but tonight was a W.

I have 2 GA available for UAB. PM if interested!

I have no problem with moving icons of the Confederacy (statues of Lee, Jackson, whatever) off of state property to a museum. Some folks are offended to be reminded of history, and I get that. I think the state needs to be respectful of all citizens, and avoiding some kind of bias is a good thing. I have a problem with memorials to Confederate soldiers being defaced and destroyed. I think they should also probably be moved to areas designated as memorial areas though, so those that might be offended by them can avoid that trauma. Having said that--my great great grandfather served in the CSA here in Texas, and was called up from his farm, and head of his household at 46 years of age--leaving 5 kids and his wife behind to take care of things in Ellis County while he was gone. A great uncle was shot and killed at the Battle of Pea Ridge in Arkansas. I would like to think that there could be some kind of memorial to those that served without its existence threatening someone's self-esteem or identity--or whatever. Regardless, I'll pass down the knowledge to my kids myself, because there's "good" and "bad" in America's past. Knowing that is a good thing, and none of us should ever forget it. We need more reminders, not less. Ask an "Indian"--if you can find one.

It's in a perfect location for visibility.

Props to the offense, but really impressed with defensive play overall.

Those are just excuses, right? *insert grin here*

I thought it was interesting that Boise State's stadium was at less than capacity for the game.

I agree with this. The AF bowl is a MUCH better bowl, stadium, and location. And, if you put UNT fans in that stadium against a service academy, you will probably have a sellout.

I was glad Fine got up and had his faculties after a couple of hits he took in the first half.

Save your breath.

Great. Now where are Rice players supposed to piss?

I'm going with 7-6, which is what my heart tells me.