Welcome Back to the Tub, Lehigh!

[Ivytalk]

Just as long as all of the Terrible Tubas show up, I'll be happy!

[93henfan]

Yes!!! Just saw that b/c of Lehigh coming back to the Tub, they're going to give away cupcakes to the 1st 10K fans in the Tub on Saturday, get there early!!!

[Mvemjsunpx]

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

• • • Quarterbacks -- Delaware
      
      Running Backs - Delaware
      
      Receivers/TEs - Lehigh
      
      Offensive Line - Delaware
      
      
      Defensive Line - (push)
      
      Linebackers --- Lehigh
      
      Secondary ---- Delaware
      
      
      Kicking ------ Delaware
      
      Punting ------ Lehigh
      
      Return Teams - Lehigh
      
      Kickoffs ------ Lehigh
      
      
      
      
      
      
      • • Lehigh 10-24 Delaware

[bluehenbillk]

Linebackers - Lehigh??

Worrilow & Marcorelle will be the 2 best LB's on the field Saturday.

[89Hen]

Kickoffs ------ Lehigh

I really don't know enough about Lehigh to make a call on most of these (BTW, how do you know enough about either?) but for the first time that I can ever remember, Delaware's kickoffs have often been going to the goal line. Quite a number of opponents drives have started inside the 20. I never recall seeing that in the past, from either team.

[State Line Liquors]

'Despite having seen zero games of both UD and Lehigh, I've been able to conclude from a very basic review of the stats listed on sportsnetwork.com that UD is going to win by 14.'

[93henfan]

Any report yet on expected ticket sales/attendance for this game? Or what conference will supply the refs?

Tresolini reported that over 13K tickets had been sold by this AM.

Also, if you hadn't heard, MEAC refs.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Kickoffs ------ Lehigh

I really don't know enough about Lehigh to make a call on most of these (BTW, how do you know enough about either?) but for the first time that I can ever remember, Delaware's kickoffs have often been going to the goal line. Quite a number of opponents drives have started inside the 20. I never recall seeing that in the past, from either team.

Team stat pages list kickoff stats & kick coverage stats. Delaware's kickoff length is better, but their kick coverage sucks. Lehigh's net is about 2 yards better per kickoff (UD's opponents start past the 30 on average).

[89Hen]

Lehigh's net is about 2 yards better per kickoff (UD's opponents start past the 30 on average).

Well there's a clear advantage. Lehigh will get 2 yards more 7 times a game, Delaware will get 2 yards less once.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Lehigh's net is about 2 yards better per kickoff (UD's opponents start past the 30 on average).

Well there's a clear advantage. Lehigh will get 2 yards more 7 times a game, Delaware will get 2 yards less once.

Could be, if Lehigh's D doesn't show up.

Seriously, though, I think Lehigh's D can contain Delaware's offense well enough, but I don't think Lehigh's O is gonna do much of anything.

[89Hen]

Seriously, though, I think Lehigh's D can contain Delaware's O, but I don't think Lehigh's O is gonna do much of anything.

You can tell that from stats?

BTW, I'm just ornry tonight because I know I can't go to the game tomorrow.

[jd of de]

Any report yet on expected ticket sales/attendance for this game? Or what conference will supply the refs?

Tresolini reported that over 13K tickets had been sold by this AM.

Also, if you hadn't heard, MEAC refs.

1) Plenty of room to spread out @ 13k .... disappointing
2) Better be the MEAC "A" team.

[93henfan]

I usually try to be pretty diplomatic in my predictions, but I'd be lying if I didn't say that this game has blowout written all over it.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Seriously, though, I think Lehigh's D can contain Delaware's O, but I don't think Lehigh's O is gonna do much of anything.

You can tell that from stats?

BTW, I'm just ornry tonight because I know I can't go to the game tomorrow.

I don't base everything on stats. My pick was based on my feelings based on everything, not just stats (my positional comparisons aren't based solely on stats, either). I take SOS, home field, etc., into account.

Lehigh's D has played well over the last 2 months & they did hold UNI to just 7 in Cedar Falls. Their O is pretty one-dimensional, though, and I think Chris Lum is going to have to play a superhuman game for the Mountain Hawks to win without a big turnover disparity.

[bluehenbillk]

93 I'm with you, I went on the record with a 27-7 pick, but honestly I think the margin will be wider, the difference between the 2 leagues is cavernous.

[Mvemjsunpx]

I usually try to be pretty diplomatic in my predictions, but I'd be lying if I didn't say that this game has blowout written all over it.

Now, now. Don't pull a Clenz/DJH.

[YoUDeeMan]

Seriously, though, I think Lehigh's D can contain Delaware's O, but I don't think Lehigh's O is gonna do much of anything.

You can tell that from stats?

BTW, I'm just ornry tonight because I know I can't go to the game tomorrow.

Don't worry, we'll have at least one more home game you can try to make. Maybe two.

[jd of de]

FINALLY -- Gameday

A workman like game for Devlin but the star of the day will be AP. The freshman will want to prove to teammates he's there for them after the Nova fumbles. Hens 28-10.

All I want for Christmas is 3 more wins

[89Hen]

You can tell that from stats?

BTW, I'm just ornry tonight because I know I can't go to the game tomorrow.

Don't worry, we'll have at least one more home game you can try to make. Maybe two.

I know, but I hate to miss any of the playoff games. Now I understand that I won't be getting it on TV and be relegated to watching the choppy feed online (if I even get to do that, more driving the kids around this afternoon).

[93henfan]

Oh dear God. The head ref is the same one from '07 Chatty.

[89Hen]

Hens drive down and get TD on opening drive. 7-0 Hens

Lehigh already being helped by the MEAC refs. They a ghost pass interference on a number that doesn't even play D.

[89Hen]

Lehigh goes all the way on their opening drive and tie it up 7-7.

[93henfan]

MEAC crew 7
UD 7

[CatMom]

That picture is so unfair to throw in front of me

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Lehigh is up 10-7!?