Do Ohio's Injuries play a factor?

[Harry]

Certainly you never wish for injuries and I want to beat Ohio straight up but man they really took some hits against Louisville it appears...

Pulled this off of the Bobcat Board: http://www.bobcatattack.com/messageboard/topic.asp?FromPage=1&ForumPID=6&PID=116520#FirstNew

Here is the injury situation, from what I've read:
Still recovering from surgery

Zack Murdock OL
Jake Schany WLB
Devin Jones S

Out for year

John Tanner TE (career may be over)
Davon Henry (TE)

Out for at least a few weeks

Justin Wyatt WR (ankle)
Ray Lichtenstein K (groin?)
Mark Smith #2 C/LG (hand)
Jon Lechner #1LG (shoulder)
Sam Johnson #1 RG (ankle)

Out for unknown amount

Keith Moore #1 WLB (ankle)
Lucas Powell #1 C (ankle)
Landon Smith WR (shoulder)

Losing Moore is not good, but the real problem here is the offensive line, where you've lost the starting LG, RG, and both the first and second string centers.

EDIT: Just read Akley's twitter. He thinks Powell should be ready to start, meaning Lucas at RG, and McQueen at LG. Also mentioned that Smith will be back in about 2 weeks. There is no mention of when Lechner and Johnson might return.

[LongJim]

I'm more concerned with UNT's ability to run and complete quick passes. I think Tettleton is going to be a tough nut to crack, but the hits to the Ohio OL might be a problem for them and Blankenship. Just need UNT's DL to hang in there this week and play lights out. The MG definitely have a shot at this game.

[UNT90]

In answer to the question in the topic:

They better be. They give us a chance to win this game.

[EagleGreen]

We are going to need some quicker decision making by coaches and quarterbacks. I think this is possible but only if they have been practicing efficiency. We could take this game.

[MeanGreenTexan]

If the Ohio board is correct and their starting C returns, that will help them a lot. Otherwise, if they are trotting out their 2nd string Guards and 3rd string Center, that is an invitation for an up-the-gut-blitzkrieg all day long. I hope UNT capitalizes.

[NT03]

When we knocked off ULL last year , they were down at least 5 starters that I know of. So yes , hopefully this has the same outcome

Edited September 4, 2013 by NT03

[KingDL1]

If the Ohio board is correct and their starting C returns, that will help them a lot. Otherwise, if they are trotting out their 2nd string Guards and 3rd string Center, that is an invitation for an up-the-gut-blitzkrieg all day long. I hope UNT capitalizes.

That sounds like a Zach Orr Field Day!

Crush them!

[SCREAMING EAGLE-66]

Years or weeks from now ... very few will remember the physical condition of any team at the time.... GO WIN.

Edited September 4, 2013 by SCREAMING EAGLE-66

[UNTexas]

Did Louisville play with bats and chains like an Anchorman fight? Poor guys. That is a lot of injuries. But to be honest, a W is a W if we win. Go Mean Green!

[greenminer]

Losing your top 2 centers would concern any team.

[MeanGreenTexan]

That sounds like a Zach Orr Field Day!

Crush them!

Yes. Yes it does.

[BillySee58]

That sounds like a Zach Orr Field Day!

Crush them!

Will wright looked as good as he ever has on Saturday. He's gotten bigger and speed has never been a problem for him. We all know what Akunne can do too. Hopefully our stud line backing core can expose these backup lineman.

And yes, being down two centers will be an interesting situation to watch.

[greenminer]

Isn't Will Wright the guy who was turning heads on special teams a couple years ago?

[NT03]

Ohio has confirmed that 4 players who started vs Louisville will be out due to injuries vs UNT.

2 OL

1 WR

1 LB

[akriesman]

Losing your top 2 centers would concern any team.

It happened to us just a few years ago I think. In fact, a couple of the Dodge's seasons were just crazy impacted by injuries (especially the one year at QB).

[Dr. Seuss]

It happened to us just a few years ago I think. In fact, a couple of the Dodge's seasons were just crazy impacted by injuries (especially the one year at QB).

Yes it did, JJ and Fort I believe

[emmitt01]

It happened to us just a few years ago I think. In fact, a couple of the Dodge's seasons were just crazy impacted by incompetence (especially the four years at head coach).

Fixed

[foutsrouts]

Aren't they missing a starting corner also due to jail?