Western Michigan @ Northwestern Open Game Thread

[MacrayCat]

Creating an open thread for all to share thoughts on today's game. We kick off the season in 20 minutes.

 

[Deeringfish]

Catch by Carr 1 for 1

 

[kreggk]

Field condition. WTH?

 

[MacrayCat]

Field condition. WTH?

I walked the field before the game. it certainly did not look good up close. The grass is flying everywhere.

 

[MacrayCat]

Anyone else surprised out how aggressive Fitz is out of the gate? Very similar playcalling to the Persa-era.

 

[Seattle_Cat]

WMU sure doesn't tackle very well

 

[Seattle_Cat]

Anyone else surprised out how aggressive Fitz is out of the gate? Very similar playcalling to the Persa-era.

That's what I was thinkiing

 

[Deeringfish]

I walked the field before the game. it certainly did not look good up close. The grass is flying everywhere.

Looks too wet

 

[TejasCat]

Love to see us throwing. On that 4th and goal, looked like it was set up for an easy QB sneak, got nervous on the pitch.

GO CATS!

 

[Deeringfish]

Up By 7 I feel much better now than I have for a week.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Much more balanced on offense! Stay with this scheme! Got to be able to pass so the opponents don't stack the box! Nice run by JJ!

 

[MacrayCat]

Up By 7 I feel much better now than I have for a week.

It is not the WMU defense you have to worry about, it is their offense. They have 3 solid running backs and Corey Davis at wideout is probably top 3 at his position in the country.

 

[MacrayCat]

Looks too wet

But at the same time way too dry by the 45 yard line on each side.

 

[Deeringfish]

How can the first kick off of the season look like that?

 

[bjm989]

Needed a better pass rush on 3 and 6

 

[haywood jahblowme]

man - more 3rd and long pick ups this season for the other teams??

 

[Ubermorgen]

GAZ!

 

[MacrayCat]

Not sure if they showed it at home, but Warren Long is back in the locker room with trainers.

 

[Deeringfish]

That is as good as a sack. He is going to be thinking about his blind side all day now.

 

[Seattle_Cat]

Same old poor punt returns, or no returns and let it roll

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Gaz nailed em! Wow! Hope Long is ok! Get Anderson some touches at RB!

 

[Deeringfish]

Not sure if they showed it at home, but Warren Long is back in the locker room with trainers.

Didn't see that.

 

[bjm989]

Not sure if they showed it at home, but Warren Long is back in the locker room with trainers.

Did not see him limp off on his run or anything. Bummer. Hopefully equipment failure.

 

[epicbret]

The defense looked terrific up front on that drive. The twist on third down was swarming.

 

[MacrayCat]

Did not see him limp off on his run or anything. Bummer. Hopefully equipment failure.

Was shaking his arm I thought. I'll update you guys when they announce it in the box.

 

[MacrayCat]

"Upper body injury, return is questionable" regarding Long

 

[Deeringfish]

This is what yogurt when you can't catch a punt.

I don't get it!

 

[Seattle_Cat]

That's where it's good for your QB to be big and strong

 

[epicbret]

whew

 

[bjm989]

Great punt

 

[TejasCat]

Damn good punt!!! No clue why that guy fair caught it.

 

[epicbret]

Great punt

No clue what Phillips was seeing, he usually fields everything.

 

[bjm989]

This is what yogurt when you can't catch a punt.

I don't get it!

Leave yogurt out of this!

Actually that would have been a pretty difficult punt to run under and catch in traffic, it seemed on first viewing.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Defense looks solid! Keep it up!

 

[Seattle_Cat]

This is what yogurt when you can't catch a punt.

I don't get it!

That kick was catchable. Fitz must have told our returners to be extra cautious.

 

[Seattle_Cat]

Leave yogurt out of this!

Actually that would have been a pretty difficult punt to run under and catch in traffic, it seemed on first viewing.

How about a fair catch?

 

[bjm989]

Nice tackle by the 42 yard line.

 

[Seattle_Cat]

WMU see,to have finally woken up.

 

[bjm989]

How about a fair catch?

I'd have to see it again. Seemed to kick away from him and was short enough to be in some traffic as well. But yes it would have saved us at least 15 yards.

 

[Seattle_Cat]

Should have caught that