Reflections on the Colgate game..a hoops note
Monmouth won because it kept Colgate TB Jordan Scott under wraps. Yes, it gave up a lot of passing yardage but controlled the game for the most part.
First Colgate TD was short field set up by a long kick off return, second was the fumble return.
Individual highlight of the game I thought was the 55-yard TD by Dave Sinisi on the fake punt that didn't count via the holding call. Sinsi had another solid game (he also plays special teams). MU's backfield is very diversified.. hard to defend I think. Differing styles..between Brice, Sinisi, and Lutz, and Boland also has to be accounted for. Bur defense won this game (it usually does).
As for the refs...I never blame refs one way or the other though it would have been tempting if MU had lost.
How many times do you see FOUR TD called back in one game. At least it evened up..two on each side.
Holding call on the Sinisi TD may have been accurate or close to it. . On TV replay it looked as if someone ((Addonizio was announced as the culprit) was grabbing a red (Colgate) jersey. On the roughing the passer call on Sizelove that cost Matt Hill an INT..I didn't see that well enough on replay to make a comment...nor did I see clearly the replay that cost Lutz his TD (yes I was at the game! Some of those replays were very quick..this wasn't Fox coverage).
But Colgate had the two TDs called back, too..so it seemed to even out. MU has now had four TD called back over the last two weeks.
Very key series was Monmouth's drive to the FG after the Colgate fumble return. MU drove 60 yards in 11 plays over 5:22 resulting in the Fred Weingart FG (productive game by "Freddie the Foot") that made it 17-12 with 5:17 remaining. Most of the plays in the drive were runs
On Monmouth's classic 91 yard TD march in 17 plays consuming 7:29 off the clock for its first score, MU converted four third downs (a Boland rush, a Boland to San Miguel pass, a Boland pass to Pat Codd, and a Boland 12-yard pass to Sinisi that set up Sinsi's three-yard TD), and the fourth down Dennis 12-yard run on fourth and six.
I didn't ask (forgot, but I will), but do not believe that was a designed play.
In my opinion MU's biggest single game football win (considering the ilk of the opponent) in its 14 years of football. No matter what happens the rest of the year, 2006 will always be remembered for this victory.
In Monday's Press we review with quotes the MU defense that Saturday
curtailed the dangerous Scott (he had eight 100 yard games as a frosh and one this year) with coach Callahan and Mike Castellano.
On Thursday, with MU opening its league season Saturday vs. Stonybrook (0-4), a glance at each NEC team. Two of Stonybrookj losses were blowouts to No.9 UMass and No. 1 New Hampshire. Others to Hofstra 1708 and Georgetown 7-0.
A basketball note here: MU soph point guard Mike Shipman suffered a foot injury in practice recently but coach Calloway said MRI revealed no serious damage and he should be out about 2-3 weeks.
Sunday I drive back to the Shore. It should be a pleasant trip.
First Colgate TD was short field set up by a long kick off return, second was the fumble return.
Individual highlight of the game I thought was the 55-yard TD by Dave Sinisi on the fake punt that didn't count via the holding call. Sinsi had another solid game (he also plays special teams). MU's backfield is very diversified.. hard to defend I think. Differing styles..between Brice, Sinisi, and Lutz, and Boland also has to be accounted for. Bur defense won this game (it usually does).
As for the refs...I never blame refs one way or the other though it would have been tempting if MU had lost.
How many times do you see FOUR TD called back in one game. At least it evened up..two on each side.
Holding call on the Sinisi TD may have been accurate or close to it. . On TV replay it looked as if someone ((Addonizio was announced as the culprit) was grabbing a red (Colgate) jersey. On the roughing the passer call on Sizelove that cost Matt Hill an INT..I didn't see that well enough on replay to make a comment...nor did I see clearly the replay that cost Lutz his TD (yes I was at the game! Some of those replays were very quick..this wasn't Fox coverage).
But Colgate had the two TDs called back, too..so it seemed to even out. MU has now had four TD called back over the last two weeks.
Very key series was Monmouth's drive to the FG after the Colgate fumble return. MU drove 60 yards in 11 plays over 5:22 resulting in the Fred Weingart FG (productive game by "Freddie the Foot") that made it 17-12 with 5:17 remaining. Most of the plays in the drive were runs
On Monmouth's classic 91 yard TD march in 17 plays consuming 7:29 off the clock for its first score, MU converted four third downs (a Boland rush, a Boland to San Miguel pass, a Boland pass to Pat Codd, and a Boland 12-yard pass to Sinisi that set up Sinsi's three-yard TD), and the fourth down Dennis 12-yard run on fourth and six.
I didn't ask (forgot, but I will), but do not believe that was a designed play.
In my opinion MU's biggest single game football win (considering the ilk of the opponent) in its 14 years of football. No matter what happens the rest of the year, 2006 will always be remembered for this victory.
In Monday's Press we review with quotes the MU defense that Saturday
curtailed the dangerous Scott (he had eight 100 yard games as a frosh and one this year) with coach Callahan and Mike Castellano.
On Thursday, with MU opening its league season Saturday vs. Stonybrook (0-4), a glance at each NEC team. Two of Stonybrookj losses were blowouts to No.9 UMass and No. 1 New Hampshire. Others to Hofstra 1708 and Georgetown 7-0.
A basketball note here: MU soph point guard Mike Shipman suffered a foot injury in practice recently but coach Calloway said MRI revealed no serious damage and he should be out about 2-3 weeks.
Sunday I drive back to the Shore. It should be a pleasant trip.
posted by Tony Graham at 10:22 PM
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thanks for the blog again Tony. Great win by Monmouth. Getting ahead of myself but...if MU wins out the NEC is a playoff bid realistic?
This is an issue I have to clarify with the NEC. They have a contract to play its champion vs. the champion of the Pioneer League in the Gridiron Classic over the next two years with the NEC champ hosting this year. When this was agreed to chances of an NEC team gaining an NCAA 1-AA playoff at large bid were, as usual, next to nothing. Has this now changed? I will be calling the NEC Monday. Last time I checked there was no word of any amendment to the agreement as I understand it. Sooo.....would the NEC turn down an at large bid to the NCAAs? That is the question.
If MU does go 12-0 I would think wins over Fordham and Colgate, especially Colgate, would carry some weight. But MU also would need Colgate to have a good year in the Patriot League. If Colgate has a poor record I would figure the win might lose some of its glitter.
Make that..if MU goes 11-0. MU and Wagner are only unbeaten teams left in the NEC.
Tony,
Remember that the NEC champion is the one that goes to the Gridiron classic. Monmouth still hasn't won a game in the NEC this year. They haven't played anyone from the NEC yet. So yes the Hawks are undefeated, but they're 0-0 in the NEC. So is Wagner. The only "undefeated" team in NEC play is Albany right now at 1-0. The NEC team ranked in the Sports Network top 25 coming into this weekend, CCSU, is now 0-1 in NEC play.
Stay focused Hawks!
By undefeated I meant undefeated overall. Albany - as you know - lost to Fordham.
If you like go to - http://www.uticaod.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=SPORTS for the Utica newspaper story on the Colgate game or search Utica newspapers and click on the Obersever-Dispatch and follow link to sports. Of course -if your'e out of the Shore area please click on www.app.com.
From the Sports Network
Mid-Major Team of the Week: Monmouth
Lost in the shuffle of the big wins for Central Connecticut State and Albany was a 3-0 start for Monmouth that included convincing defensive performances against Fordham and Morgan State. While those wins might have lacked the name cache, the Hawks sent a reminder that they are going to be in the Northeast Conference race, and maybe even the playoff race, by notching another quality defensive effort and winning at Colgate, 17-12. Monmouth held Colgate running back Jordan Scott to just 43 yards on 21 carries and limited the Raiders to 100 total yards on the ground. The Hawks did not allow an offensive touchdown, and built a 14-0 lead going into the fourth quarter on the strength of a pair of David Sinisi touchdown runs. Even when Colgate rallied, the Hawks made plays. Matt Hill disrupted the extra point on Colgate’s first touchdown, and Chris Reed broke up a two-point conversion attempt on the Raiders’ second score to preserve a 14-12 Monmouth lead. A short field goal provided a 17-12 edge, and the combination of a Derek Bischoff interception and a fourth-down conversion preserved the victory in the final minutes. With Albany winning at Central Connecticut State to bring both of those teams to 3-1, Monmouth just may have vaulted to the head of the NEC playoff hopefuls while staking its claim as one of the conference favorites.
Hi muhawkfan, glad you're back.
Basically...the home team is responsible for crediting tackles, sacks, etc. at the time the game is played and that's what usually goes on the post game report. I know in MU's case (and probably others) the coaches review the films and make adjustments to tackles totals, etc., even for their own home games. I'll ask coach Callahan about the block which was, by Colgate, credited to Matt Hill and Bryan Bischoff.
They did have the benefit of TV instant replay at the Colgate game but even that, at times, left a lot to be desired.
Re: the pass rush or lack of. Appeared MU didn't want to over commit up front and let the QB loose (which happened anyway at times) or maybe let Scott loose in the secondary. Most everyone semed to be swarming in on Scott like bees to honey. The run defense certainly worked well.
An issue I have is the "unsportsmanlike" conduct penalties. I think the refs go over board on this. I know it's intent, but gosh, a player can't express himself when scoring a big TD or making a key INT?.The call on the Colgate fumble return was a killer for them while the penalty on D. Bischoff was far less damaging.
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