Mean Green 93-98

Thanks for the post. There's only so much you can glean from an Internet-streamed radio broadcast.

Here's the link to the photos from the game.

Link to story + box score DENTON, Texas (AP) -- Navy and North Texas set a major-college record by combining for 136 points in the Midshipmen's 74-62 win on Saturday. It wasn't the highest scoring game of the season, though. Weber State and Portland State, who racked up 141 for the all-division record two weeks ago. Weber State won 73-68 in a Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA) game. The previous record for college football's top tier of competition was 133 points in San Jose State's 70-63 win over Rice on Oct. 2, 2004. Rice also had the highest score by a losing team in that game, a distinction the Mean Green missed out on by a single point. Navy, the nation's best rushing offense, set a school record by running for 572 yards with eight rushing TDs a week after snapping a 43-year losing streak to Notre Dame. The Midshipmen (6-4) tied a school record by scoring at least 30 points for the eighth straight game. They scored their most points in a game since beating Colby 121-0 in 1919. Zerbin Singleton ran for three touchdowns, including a 65-yard run midway through the third quarter that pushed Navy ahead 58-49. That was the fourth straight touchdown for the Midshipmen, a stretch that put them ahead for the first time. Singleton's 65-yard score was set up after Ram Vela intercepted a pass by Giovanni Vizza, who threw an NCAA freshman-record eight touchdown passes. Both of Vizza's interceptions came in the second half. A week ago, Navy beat Notre Dame 46-44 in triple overtime. The Midshipmen and North Texas combined for more points than that by halftime, when the Mean Green led 49-45. On Saturday, the teams combined to score 94 points in the first half and 63 in the second quarter to set two bowl subdivision records. North Texas led 49-45 at the half. The previous record for points in a half of a major college game was 76, set by Houston and Tulsa in 1968. North Texas led 21-10 after the first quarter, but Navy outscored the Mean Green 35-28 in the second. The Midshipmen had 325 yards of total offense in the second quarter, while North Texas gained 265. The old mark for points in a quarter was set Nov. 6, 1999, when San Jose State and Hawaii combined to score 61 points in the fourth quarter. Hawaii won the game 62-41.

Was it that bad a day in football? I was disappointed they didn't pull out a win; I was disappointed in the D's mostly no-show. But how many people, even among the Kool-Aid drinkers on this board, honestly thought we would make it a game with Navy? We did better than most people would have expected; and I am stoked to see what this team can do once this offense gets a D to go with it.

In all fairness, no one has stopped Navy this year. They have punted only 12 times this year, the fewest in college football. Yes, our defense certainly played poorly. Yes, improvements must be made. But let's not lose our heads on this.

Well, that one's not on the D. But that's probably the game.

They will now! Finally--a stop!!

How's this for a strategy--kick the onside kick every time. Since the D gives up a TD every Navy possession, let them have the short field, and they don't get the ball every 1 out of 3.

They're not making it easy on that side of the ball.

Alright guys, think positive. Positive.

Make it 5 for Fitz! 8 for Vizza

I think he breaks it. Easily. On the other hand, what records is Navy going to break? They have outgained UNT in yards 423-405.

Okay, I have simply never ever "seen" anything like this! Touchdown, Vizza to Dibrell - 49-31!

4 touchdowns for Fitz--in the first half?!? 42-24 UNT

Man, do I wish I could have been at this game. This is an offensive explosion! Korey Washington with his 2nd TD, a 60 yarder from Vizza! 35-17 UNT with a lot of time left in the 1st half!

This defense is going to have to step it up. I don't think the offense can keep up their pace all game long.

Make that three!!! 28-10 UNT!!

21-3 UNT!!!

Followed up by a recovered onside kick and second touchdown drive! 14-0 UNT!!!

I don't even know if the ticket office would sell tickets for every available GA seat, and then have to turn away every student that showed up. I assume if it is a sellout, it will become one once the students begin arriving in droves.

http://www.star-telegram.com/college_sport...ory/298723.html http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?game...9&confId=80

Oh, I don't think he was saying that winning a title would prevent his being lynched; but being lynched first would probably make it difficult to win a title.

Very cool! I don't guess the chart will be making road trips . . .

He also said they went for it at times that made him shake his head.

It will be on ESPN Gameplan. Link