Elon vs Richmond game thread

[AZGrizFan]

Richmond is not going to score 31 on Elon.

I'll take the over.

[dbackjon]

The very core of all of that is disrespect for the SoCon
People who are down on the SoCon need to keep in mind a few things...
1) The worst SoCon team beat EKU 24-7
2) Samford (3-5 SoCon) took a UCF team that is 7-4 (5-2 CUSA) down to the wire with key injuries on defense
3) App. goes down to the wire with an ECU team that is 7-4 (6-1 in CUSA) down to the wire without Armanti Edwards

The SoCon is better than people think it is, and Elon is the second-best team in the conference.

And the very core of your statement is absolute denial as to the current state of the SoCon. I'm not arguing about the quality of ASU, so your #3 point is moot. And to claim a victory over an OVC team as proof of conference strength would be like the Griz saying that "Hey! We beat SUU, we're good dammit!"

SUU would have won the OVC this year

[Appaholic]

Elon's best win is FURMAN. Let that sink in for a minute. FURMAN.

Elon will be the 7th best team Richmond has played this year. The only two teams worth a **** that they played (Wake & App St) they got rolled. Oh, they look GREAT against the likes of Presbyterian, Davidson, Western Carolina and Wofford....Elon gets ROLLED by Richmond. If this game is closer than 21 I'll be shocked.

The very core of all of that is disrespect for the SoCon
People who are down on the SoCon need to keep in mind a few things...
1) The worst SoCon team beat EKU 24-7
2) Samford (3-5 SoCon) took a UCF team that is 7-4 (5-2 CUSA) down to the wire with key injuries on defense
3) App. goes down to the wire with an ECU team that is 7-4 (6-1 in CUSA) down to the wire without Armanti Edwards

The SoCon is better than people think it is, and Elon is the second-best team in the conference.

No...really were not....we may be decent relative to other conferences this year, but the SoCon is very weak relative to it's normal status. Maybe the 4th best conference this year - maybe - It'll be years before I can talk smack to Big Fluffy fans...

[SpiderFan5]

Elon's best win is FURMAN. Let that sink in for a minute. FURMAN.

Elon will be the 7th best team Richmond has played this year. The only two teams worth a **** that they played (Wake & App St) they got rolled. Oh, they look GREAT against the likes of Presbyterian, Davidson, Western Carolina and Wofford....Elon gets ROLLED by Richmond. If this game is closer than 21 I'll be shocked.

You're incredibly wrong. Richmond does not have the offense to pile on points like that. I'm not sure what gives you the indication they do.
I agree
If we win, it will be by 1 or 2 touchdowns
Our run game is not good enough to put up huge numbers offensively
Richmond may win... but, if they do it will be very close.

[Pwns]

And to claim a victory over an OVC team as proof of conference strength would be like the Griz saying that "Hey! We beat SUU, we're good dammit!"

Yeah, but the Griz are 8-0 in the BSC and Western Carolina is 1-7 in the SoCon. The bottom feeders in the BSC and CAA wouldn't beat EKU.

I think people read way too much into GSU's loss to SDSU. Hatcher went all-out with a mid to deep range passing game and the OL and WRs were clearly not ready for it. After that game we used a more run-oriented offense with a shorter passing game. The offense still wasn't good, but the game would have been much closer if GSU hadn't created 4 turnovers throwing it deep down the field.

I guess there is App's poor defensive game against McNeese, but I'd take McNeese's offense over any of the offense in the CAA.

[Col Hogan]

Richmond is in for a big surprise. Elon is better than they were last year.

Elon's best win is FURMAN. Let that sink in for a minute. FURMAN.

Elon will be the 7th best team Richmond has played this year. The only two teams worth a **** that they played (Wake & App St) they got rolled. Oh, they look GREAT against the likes of Presbyterian, Davidson, Western Carolina and Wofford....Elon gets ROLLED by Richmond. If this game is closer than 21 I'll be shocked.

I'm going to give Elon a chance...

If this game is closer than 15...I'll be shocked...

Richmond 35 Elon 20

[AppStateAlumQC]

Hudgins and Riddle could have a big day in this one. If Richmond is able to jump out to lead early then they can fold them. Appalachian was able to do that with three INTs from Riddle and it was over. Stopping Hudgins is key for Richmond, if he breaks out and scores early then Elon could pull off the upset. This Elon team is a lot better than the 2008 squad. This game reminds me a lot of the 2007 playoff match between Montana and Wofford (who won 23-22).


Richmond 20
Elon 17

[SpiderFan5]

Elon's best win is FURMAN. Let that sink in for a minute. FURMAN.

Elon will be the 7th best team Richmond has played this year. The only two teams worth a **** that they played (Wake & App St) they got rolled. Oh, they look GREAT against the likes of Presbyterian, Davidson, Western Carolina and Wofford....Elon gets ROLLED by Richmond. If this game is closer than 21 I'll be shocked.

I'm going to give Elon a chance...

If this game is closer than 15...I'll be shocked...

Richmond 35 Elon 20

I dont see us putting up 35
28 is max on a incredible day

[AppGuy04]

I just hope the Spider players aren't reading any of these predictions

[SpiderFan5]

Elon's best win is FURMAN. Let that sink in for a minute. FURMAN.

Elon will be the 7th best team Richmond has played this year. The only two teams worth a **** that they played (Wake & App St) they got rolled. Oh, they look GREAT against the likes of Presbyterian, Davidson, Western Carolina and Wofford....Elon gets ROLLED by Richmond. If this game is closer than 21 I'll be shocked.

You're incredibly wrong. Richmond does not have the offense to pile on points like that. I'm not sure what gives you the indication they do.
Richmond may win... but, if they do it will be very close.

Exactly
We have won games this year with defense
If yall are looking at out 47 and 49 point games that was Georgetown and Hofstra
I say 24 points for UR at MAX

[AZGrizFan]

You're incredibly wrong. Richmond does not have the offense to pile on points like that. I'm not sure what gives you the indication they do.
Richmond may win... but, if they do it will be very close.

Exactly
We have won games this year with defense
If yall are looking at out 47 and 49 point games that was Georgetown and Hofstra
I say 24 points for UR at MAX

I'll take the over.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- Elon
      
      Running Backs - Elon
      
      Receivers/TEs - Elon
      
      Offensive Line - Richmond
      
      
      Defensive Line - Elon
      
      Linebackers --- Richmond
      
      Secondary ---- Richmond
      
      
      Kicking ------ Elon
      
      Punting ------ Elon
      
      Return Teams - (push)
      
      Kickoffs ------ Richmond
      
      
      
      
      
      
      • • Elon 24-21 Richmond

[AZGrizFan]

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- Elon
      
      Running Backs - Elon
      
      Receivers/TEs - Elon
      
      Offensive Line - Richmond
      
      
      Defensive Line - Elon
      
      Linebackers --- Richmond
      
      Secondary ---- Richmond
      
      
      Kicking ------ Elon
      
      Punting ------ Elon
      
      Return Teams - (push)
      
      Kickoffs ------ Richmond
      
      • • Elon 24-21 Richmond

If you're giving Richmond +3, I'll take that for any amount of money you want!

[Captain Ahab]

Aye! It be tha defense that be winnin tha games fer tha SS Richmond. An she'll be countin on them guns again taday. Tha key be fer the bigger boys ta get after crewman Riddle early an be keepin him frum findin that receiver he be lookin fer. Ta throw Riddle off early ill keep em frum bein effective in tha second haf as we can plod down tha field fer sum much be needed points.
Defense firing broadsides early an Riddle's powder be wet! Ahoy!

[dbackjon]

Spiders up 10-0 in the second

[T-Dog]

16-13 Ticks with 9 minutes left. Elon just scored and they have all the momentum now.

[AppStateAlumQC]

I had a feeling this game would be close, I predicted 20-17 Spiders and I was close. See you in Richmond.

[dbackjon]

Unimpressive start for the Defending NC

[wideright82]

Unimpressive start for the Defending NC

They are a relatively unimpressive team.....
























they win games though.

[SpiderFan5]

Unimpressive start for the Defending NC

They are a relatively unimpressive team.....
























they win games though.

Haha a very true comment
while the offense did move the ball alot better QB Eric Ward had 3 picks
Also, the offense got 0 TDs in 4 Red zone appearances (2 ints and 2 FG)

[Pwns]

I told you guys Richmond wasn't going to roll over Elon.

[dfallen91]

Unimpressive start for the Defending NC

Yeah, you're probably right. It's pretty unimpressive that Richmond has won 20 of the last 21 games and last year's National Championship game. Actually, I'd say that Northern Arizona's stellar 5-6 season was pretty unimpressive. Why don't you get your facts straight before you start making claims like that.

[dbackjon]

Unimpressive start for the Defending NC

Yeah, you're probably right. It's pretty unimpressive that Richmond has won 20 of the last 21 games and last year's National Championship game. Actually, I'd say that Northern Arizona's stellar 5-6 season was pretty unimpressive. Why don't you get your facts straight before you start making claims like that.

A bit touchy, eh?

A three point win is not impressive. And NOTE, I did say the Defending National Champion, so your post was redundant...

And yes, NAU was unimpressive, but that is not the thread title...


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[PhoenixSupreme]

Congrats on UR for the win today. I personally would have played for the TD instead of the 47-yard FG knowing the Elon kicker's range but I'm not the coach. Not trying to take anything away from Richmond, but had the kicker made the short field goal, the outcome may have been different as the momentum was starting to shift towards Elon's favor at the end of the game.

[SpiderFan5]

Congrats on UR for the win today. I personally would have played for the TD instead of the 47-yard FG knowing the Elon kicker's range but I'm not the coach. Not trying to take anything away from Richmond, but had the kicker made the short field goal, the outcome may have been different as the momentum was starting to shift towards Elon's favor at the end of the game.

Completely agree
If Elon forces OT then they prob win
but it is what it is