Depends on if any other games are being played at the same time and how bored people are on the 28th...Originally Posted by jycww
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Depends on if any other games are being played at the same time and how bored people are on the 28th...
Have a bad feeling we're gonna be happy no one sees this game. Hope I'm wrong, of course, but I just don't have much confidence in our fellows. First, Army is legit good and could/would give most teams a fit. Secondly, they are West Pointers, future American heroes, defenders of our nation. They definitely possess the "right stuff," and will show up, do their duty, bring their A+ game because that is who they are. I would be rooting for Army if they weren't playing Tech (or Notre Dame).
For the 60 minutes of the game, opening kickoff to the final seconds, I will be rooting for the Dawgs. As soon as the game is over, dem Army lads are again among my favorites!
Oh I don’t know when I drove through Tech the other day there were probably about 30 players practicing. Doesn’t that mean the player to coach ration is better to learn and improve by. Maybe Tech is going to have some guys go both ways like in the old days.
I'm "all in" for the BullDogs. I don't give a sheet about Army, Navy, "Notre Don't" or anyone else on the gridiron. I have a moderate, passing interest in Baylor athletics because my daughter graduated from there. But LA Tech is the only one I truly really care about. I know Army is very good this year, and Tech is a huge underdog in this game. But Army doesn't have an "athletic" advantage, or a size or speed or raw talent advantage, over Tech the way an Alabama, LSU or Ohio St, etc...would. So this one all comes down to coaching. (Yeah, I know, skaterbody) I'm hoping Jeremiah Johnson brings his usual tough defense to Shreveport and that Tony Franklin can inject some new life into our usually dormant offense. It will be tough, but I like the 'Dogs!Have a bad feeling we're gonna be happy no one sees this game. Hope I'm wrong, of course, but I just don't have much confidence in our fellows. First, Army is legit good and could/would give most teams a fit. Secondly, they are West Pointers, future American heroes, defenders of our nation. They definitely possess the "right stuff," and will show up, do their duty, bring their A+ game because that is who they are. I would be rooting for Army if they weren't playing Tech (or Notre Dame
For the 60 minutes of the game, opening kickoff to the final seconds, I will be rooting for the Dawgs. As soon as the game is over, dem Army lads are again among my favorites!
Hey, this won't be the first time the Bulldogs have upset somebody.
Oh my! doesn't matter to me. I am still a huge Notre Dame fan and always will be. In fact, I have just gotten a message from a business associate who has two extra tickets for the Sugar Bowl. I think I might take him up on those and go to the game. Have to give him an answer today, and I am still thinking about it.I'm "all in" for the BullDogs. I don't give a sheet about Army, Navy, "Notre Don't" or anyone else on the gridiron. I have a moderate, passing interest in Baylor athletics because my daughter graduated from there. But LA Tech is the only one I truly really care about. I know Army is very good this year, and Tech is a huge underdog in this game. But Army doesn't have an "athletic" advantage, or a size or speed or raw talent advantage, over Tech the way an Alabama, LSU or Ohio St, etc...would. So this one all comes down to coaching. (Yeah, I know, skaterbody) I'm hoping Jeremiah Johnson brings his usual tough defense to Shreveport and that Tony Franklin can inject some new life into our usually dormant offense. It will be tough, but I like the 'Dogs!
Hey, this won't be the first time the Bulldogs have upset somebody.
As for the service academies I will always be a fan of them when not playing either Tech or Notre Dame. You can root for dem Baylor Bears. This time dem Bears are playing LSU...hmmm.
As for Tech's chances in this game, ordinarily, in the past I would say we had a "puncher's chance" usually because we had a potent offense who could score on anybody. Not so this year. Our offense is anemic. Our defense has performed well all season, and if intact, and ready to play, could keep us in this game. Question is, are they ready to play, and what effect will the departures have on our D? And usually, I am not in favor of "moral victories" but am making an exception this go-around. Just don't get slaughtered/embarrassed and I'll be satisfied.
GO DAWGS! BEAT ARMY!
Seems to me we beat Alabama 2 times in a row. Once when they won the SEC Championdhip. Who can forget 'the immortal "You Gotta Luv It' from Dave Nitz.I'm "all in" for the BullDogs. I don't give a sheet about Army, Navy, "Notre Don't" or anyone else on the gridiron. I have a moderate, passing interest in Baylor athletics because my daughter graduated from there. But LA Tech is the only one I truly really care about. I know Army is very good this year, and Tech is a huge underdog in this game. But Army doesn't have an "athletic" advantage, or a size or speed or raw talent advantage, over Tech the way an Alabama, LSU or Ohio St, etc...would. So this one all comes down to coaching. (Yeah, I know, skaterbody) I'm hoping Jeremiah Johnson brings his usual tough defense to Shreveport and that Tony Franklin can inject some new life into our usually dormant offense. It will be tough, but I like the 'Dogs!
Hey, this won't be the first time the Bulldogs have upset somebody.
Those Tech teams had a real coach, and an offense stacked with NFL talent.
Tech has posted its game notes for the Indy Bowl. There are players who are in the transfer portal listed on the two-deep chart. And there are some notable absences (e.g. Blay, Buchanan). Tony Franklin is listed as the Offensive Coordinator (Parr is gone - named as HC at a D-II school in Texas). Jeremiah Johnson is listed as the DC.
https://latechsports.com/documents/2...s_vs._Army.pdf
All this lousy weather is clearing from the west. The worst should be thru Shreveport by gametime. Field conditions might be interesting.
Go Dawgs! Beat Army!
Sure won’t. They’ve upset me more times than I can count.I'm "all in" for the BullDogs. I don't give a sheet about Army, Navy, "Notre Don't" or anyone else on the gridiron. I have a moderate, passing interest in Baylor athletics because my daughter graduated from there. But LA Tech is the only one I truly really care about. I know Army is very good this year, and Tech is a huge underdog in this game. But Army doesn't have an "athletic" advantage, or a size or speed or raw talent advantage, over Tech the way an Alabama, LSU or Ohio St, etc...would. So this one all comes down to coaching. (Yeah, I know, skaterbody) I'm hoping Jeremiah Johnson brings his usual tough defense to Shreveport and that Tony Franklin can inject some new life into our usually dormant offense. It will be tough, but I like the 'Dogs!
Hey, this won't be the first time the Bulldogs have upset somebody.
This could be the most lopsided Independence Bowl ever. It’s clearly going to be a game of Army men versus Tech boys.
Cumbie is so far out of his depth
Fizzle end to a drive that wasn't bad
Betting on the winner is boring, I'm more interested if they can hit a dozen 4th down conversions
When they went for it on 4th down when they were 70 yards from the goal line, that told you all you needed to know about how Army feels about our defense.
Exactly. That one possession meant nothing to them. They know they can run on Tech and that Jech can’t score TDs.
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