Last Year's Mtsu Vs Unt Game

[All About UNT]

MTSU vs UNT

So in looking at the numbers again.....I am not really that afraid of MTSU this year. So they have improved? Well I am willing to bet we have as well.

I want to take a look at crucial errors in the game and see if we might have those fixed or the possibility of having them fixed:

1.) 4th and 6 at MTU 19 Jeremy Knott 36 yard field goal BLOCKED. Score 0-0

2.) 2nd and 5 at UNT 33 Riley Dodge pass complete to Jamaal Jackson for 3 yards, fumbled at the NoTex 36. Defense then stopped them at the three and forced a FG Score (10-0)

Then out comes Lance instead of Cam who then runs a 66 yd TD Score (10-7 MTSU)

2nd Quarter

3.) 2nd and 15 at UNT 26 Riley Dodge pass intercepted by Kevin Brown at the NoTex 46, returned for 40 yards to the NoTex 6. The subsequent score CANNOT be held against the Defense. Score is now (20-7 MTSU)

The Defense then draws out a long possession by MTSU after our Offense failed to connect (3 and out). DRIVE TOTALS: MIDDLETENN drive: 12 plays 98 yards, 03:01 MIDDLETENN TD Score is Now (27-7)

4.) 4th and 1 at MTU 43 Riley Dodge rush for no gain to the MTnSt 43. Dasher comes back out and tries to hammer one in but gets held to a FG by the Defense. If you are 4 and 1 at the 43 why are you not punting? Put them at their goal line! Its arguable

5.) 1st and 10 at MTU 11 Riley Dodge rush for 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by MTnSt at the MTnSt 10. Where is Lance at this point?

Then Lance comes out in the next drive and nails down another TD in his 4th carry of the day (total of 5 carries). (Score 21-30 MTSU)

6.) 3rd and 7 at UNT 46 Dwight Dasher pass complete to Wes Caldwell for 23 yards to the NoTex 23, MIDDLE TENN penalty 16 yard Unsportsmanlike Conduct accepted for a 1ST down.

7.) 1st and 10 at UNT 39 Dwight Dasher sacked by Team for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by MTnSt Benjamin Cunningham at the NoTex 39, NORTH TEXAS penalty 15 yard Unsportsmanlike Conduct accepted for a 1ST down. Failure to recover the ball and a subsequent KILLER PENALTY putting them at our 24 Yd Line and leads to a TD..this occurred not 1 PLAY AFTER THE LAST BAD CONDUCT CALL! Grow up Defense! (Score 37-21). Honestly this drive is the nail in the coffin of the game.

8.) 2nd and 10 at MTU 35 Riley Dodge pass intercepted by Jeremy Kellem at the MTnSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (Score 37-21 MTSU) Destroyed our chance with 5 minutes left to make something happen by getting intercepted. Drive Summary DRIVE TOTALS: NORTHTEXAS drive: 8 plays 46 yards, 01:32 NORTHTEXAS INT

what makes it worse....it happens all over again.....

3rd and 10 at MTU 30 Riley Dodge pass intercepted by Kevin Brown at the MTnSt 15, returned for 10 yards to the MTnSt 25.

this is now two blown potential TDs in a row due to Interceptions.... and the game is over at this point.

So lets see.....

How many times did we get our FGs blocked last year? Will we see improvement on this?

Fumbles.....two in this game (1 to Riley and the other to JJ)....lets work on tucking the ball deep into your chest. See the movie "Higher Learning" for tips on how to have those who are fumble prone to become fumble proof.

You knew I was going to say it but three interceptions by Riley had distance to them....15, 35 and 20 yd throws respectively. He just isn't a distance thrower and can ruin drives when he is forced to throw distances. I foresee both Nathan and Thompson being more adept to throwing a distance pass.

Most of all.....look at Lance's stats for the game L. Dunbar 5 carries 101 yds 20.2 yards per carry avg 2 TDs 66 yd long So where the hell was Lance most of the game?? Everytime he got the ball he rammed it down the MTSU's defense. Well the thing is he only started 8 games last year right?? In that this was the 4th of the 12 games that when he was actually realized for his talent it was too late. The next game at ULL when he actually started he put up 32 Carries for 187 Yds and 4 TDs. But statistically he was doing better against MTSU...he just wasn't given the play time. This year....please....when you see another potential firecracker and gamewinner show his face.....please do not delay until after the game to decide to let them shine to the fullest potential. No telling if Lance could have had 4 TDs against MTSU had he been given the chance.

My rant is over now. Just know that I am not afraid of MTSU and can't wait to watch us upset them on their own field.

[Censored by Laurie]

Also mixed in there was a Darius Carey punt return TD called back

[All About UNT]

Also mixed in there was a Darius Carey punt return TD called back

Very true....very true....what was the reason behind that again?

[Censored by Laurie]

Very true....very true....what was the reason behind that again?

Illegal block in the back, if I recall correctly.

If Green Lantern hasn't erased his text messages I believe he'd be able to provide you with a complete, play by play recap of this game that we were happy enough to provide him while he honeymooned in Turks and Caicos.

[meanrob]

All true but good teams find ways to win. Everything you listed is why we went 2-10 last year.

Nobody in this league scares me.......well, except us. We kill me.

[Green P1]

If I see one more post(and I already know I will) about interceptions being drastically reduced with a new QB next season imma internet barf. We're replacing an inexperienced freshman QB with either a kid who's thrown 3 passes or a guy who's been a career backup. Sure rodge had his fair share of warts as a freshman starter.

[Green Lantern]

Illegal block in the back, if I recall correctly.

If Green Lantern hasn't erased his text messages I believe he'd be able to provide you with a complete, play by play recap of this game that we were happy enough to provide him while he honeymooned in Turks and Caicos.

My cell phone bill that next month was a nice surprise as well. Preciate ya pal!

[akriesman]

Dwight Dasher is who scares me. When he graduates, everything changes IMO.

[UNTLifer]

Well, Dwone Hicks from MTSU scared me in 2001. Anyone remember the "Hicks for Heisman" campaign. Well, we popped him in the mouth a couple of times and he sat on the bench the rest of the game. Do the same to Dasher and see what happens.

[Censored by Laurie]

My cell phone bill that next month was a nice surprise as well. Preciate ya pal!

I'll make it up in beer...in NYC...you know...when you and the wifey come up for the Army game.

Well, Dwone Hicks from MTSU scared me in 2001. Anyone remember the "Hicks for Heisman" campaign. Well, we popped him in the mouth a couple of times and he sat on the bench the rest of the game. Do the same to Dasher and see what happens.

This. This. This.

I was just thinking..."when is the last time MTSU was favored to win the Sun Belt?" Oh yeah...2001...

Anyone remember what happened that year?

[Quoner]

I'll make it up in beer...in NYC...you know...when you and the wifey come up for the Army game.

This. This. This.

I was just thinking..."when is the last time MTSU was favored to win the Sun Belt?" Oh yeah...2001...

Anyone remember what happened that year?

9/11?

[Censored by Laurie]

9/11?

The parallels are intriguing.

[TheTastyGreek]

9/11?

I'm glad my bumper sticker worked and you Never Forgot.

[Quoner]

I'm glad my bumper sticker worked and you Never Forgot.

Your tangents aside, I think the talk of what we can fix has to be weighed against the fact that Doosher played a statistically impressive but wildly inefficient game. If he continues to grow, it still might be a wash without the turnovers (but I hope it's not).

[MeanGreen61]

BlueRaiderZone thread on this thread

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=349&f=2388&t=6213769

[All About UNT]

BlueRaiderZone thread on this thread

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=349&f=2388&t=6213769

Good to know....that's right MTSU....you are overrated!

Straight from their forum "I have something nice to share. I'm currently in Lewisville, TX (20 mins south of Denton). We are visiting in-laws, and there are three who attend UNT. Their perpective on the upcoming season is way different. They know how bad they are. It's been fun talking football with them so far. When we arrived to their home, one of the cousins was wearing a Mean Green shirt and I rolled up in my MT bowl shirt. It's been fun. We all watched the Dallas preseason game last night. We're going to take the tour of the new stadium on Sunday. Can't wait!"

I want the address of the three defeatists this clown is staying with!

Edited August 13, 2010 by All About UNT