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Post by FUBeAR on Aug 25, 2017 2:59:59 GMT -5
Let's get it started with a Preview from the Big Fish, JU's Head Coach, Ian Shields Behind the Shields - Mercer Week
He wants to turn off the scoreboard & expects his team to play with their hair on fire. Says he plans to leave Macon 1-0. |
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Post by FUBeAR on Aug 28, 2017 18:42:17 GMT -5
Jacksonville U's GAME NOTES - JACKSONVILLE AT MERCER...A Couple of excerpts...
"Series History - The teams’ first meeting took place in Macon, Ga., in the 2013 season where the Bears won, 45-42 … Jacksonville held a 35-24 advantage with less than two minutes to play in the third quarter"...and your point is?  "SPREAD, NOT TRIPLE - Jacksonville’s offense should be referred to as the “spread option”, not the “triple option.” The triple option is just one play that can be run from the spread option."Looking forward to watching Mercer's D STONE Jacksonville's TRIPLE OPTION; just like they STONED Wofford's and El Cid's* TRIPLE OPTION last year. * except for the 2nd play of the game
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Post by ursus on Aug 29, 2017 9:02:31 GMT -5
Hope a "STONED" leads to a win this time around. I believe we are defeated against D-1 teams that run an option offense. Also looking at their roster, one guy kinda stands out: Mike Williams, 6-5 330 DT transfer from Villanova. Guys up front should be able to handle him though.
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Post by FUBeAR on Aug 29, 2017 14:09:41 GMT -5
Hope a "STONED" leads to a win this time around. I believe we are defeated against D-1 teams that run an option offense. Also looking at their roster, one guy kinda stands out: Mike Williams, 6-5 330 DT transfer from Villanova. Guys up front should be able to handle him though. Looks like Mr. Williams grew A LOT since he played O-Line at Villanova last year. He did have a total of 6 tackles in the 2 years prior. # 53 MIKE WILLIAMS  CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Woodlawn, Md. HIGH SCHOOL: Archbishop Spalding HEIGHT / WEIGHT: 6-4 / 275
POSITION: OL BIRTHDATE: 03/14/1995 Villanova: Made the move from defensive line to offensive line during spring drills ... Possesses good football instincts ... Will add depth along the offensive line. 2015: Played eight games at defensive tackle and had two solo tackles and two assisted stops to go with one pass break-up ... Made one assisted stop at Towson ... Tallied one solo stop at Rhode Island ... Credited with a pass break-up versus Richmond ... Had one solo tackle and one assisted stop at James Madison. 2014: Saw playing time against Fordham, James Madison, Penn and Maine ... Had one assisted tackle versus Fordham ... Tallied one solo stop against James Madison. 2013: Redshirted. Archbishop Spalding High School: First Team all-county ... First team all-state ... Member of the Baltimore Touchdown Club Super 22 ... Played in the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl. Personal: Born 3/14/95 ... Son of Mike and Faith Williams ... Enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Defense G Solo Asst. Total Sacks/Yds TFL/Yards FF FR P Def Int/Yds 2013 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2014 4 1 1 2 -- -- -- -- -- -- 2015 8 2 2 4 -- -- -- -- 1 -- 2016 5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- TOTAL 17 3 3 6 -- -- -- -- 1 -- |
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Post by ursus on Aug 29, 2017 16:14:46 GMT -5
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Post by FUBeAR on Aug 29, 2017 17:04:29 GMT -5
Jaleel also had a bit of a growth spurt since his final year at Lenoir-Rhyne... Jacksonville 2017 Roster - C 53 Jakeel Roberts 6-1 290 R-Sr. Charlotte, N.C Lenoir-Rhyne 2016 Roster - 53 JALEEL ROBERTS OL 6'0" 275 LBS CLASS Junior HOMETOWN Charlotte, N.C. Looks like Mr. Roberts was a solid player for the Bears (the L-R Bears) - "Three players for the Bears picked up second team all-league accolades:...junior center Jaleel Roberts (Charlotte, N.C.)...Roberts just finished his second year as a starter and anchored the offensive line..." I guess he'll be anchoring JU's OL also, since he is listed as the Starting Center...Do fish like to be anchored? & Mr. Tyler Threatt, formerly of UNC-Pembroke, does not appear on the Fish's 2-Deep or Alphanumeric Roster... 5 Daniel Thompson DB Fr. 5-11 180 Goose Creek, Fla. / Stratford
NO THREATT HERE72 Chris Tremblay OL So. 6-0 285 Naples, Fla. / Naples |
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Post by mercerfan on Aug 31, 2017 19:17:05 GMT -5
Defense looking solid in first half.
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Post by mercerfan on Aug 31, 2017 19:30:50 GMT -5
Mercer 27 - 0 almost halftime.
I like #1 Riley withQB decisions. Able to run and looks good on the short passes. #87 Walker and #8 Irvin looking good as expected catching the ball. #27 Lakes has been solid at RB. Would like to see #28 Mitchell more on the edge rather than up the middle.
A couple good 1st Q plays from Riley to #13 Curtis. "the Calhoun Connection"
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Post by mercerfan on Aug 31, 2017 19:37:33 GMT -5
Riley 12-17 101 yds 2TDs 159.3 QB ratings
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Post by mercerfan on Aug 31, 2017 19:50:09 GMT -5
Key halftime stat: Mercer 13 first downs to 4 for Jack
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Post by mercerfan on Aug 31, 2017 20:10:11 GMT -5
3rd Q
One long pass by Riley for an INT
One long pass by Riley for a TD to #4 Graham. A true Freshman. He has some wheels. Beat the coverage by 5 yards.
#28 has a few good carries that displayed his explosiveness.
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Post by mercerfan on Aug 31, 2017 20:15:48 GMT -5
Instant replay gets it first chance. Good over calll on fumble, but why no TD? Can you not advance a fumble?
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Post by mercerfan on Aug 31, 2017 20:36:06 GMT -5
48-0 end of 3rd. Mercer playing better than expected by most. Riley looking pretty good at QB. Actually excellent for a R-Fr. only one mistake on INT. Running the ball well
#7 Leggate with a couple good carries.
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Post by mumd on Aug 31, 2017 21:56:00 GMT -5
First downs at end of 3rd: I think I heard the announcer say 22-5 Mercer. Jax was clearly overmatched. These 2 teams were nearly even 4 years ago. IMO it shows you how far the Bears have come.
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Post by mercerfan on Aug 31, 2017 22:08:48 GMT -5
Mercer has to be pleased with the play of #1 Riley at QB 18-26 3tds, 1int, 206 yards passing, 10 carries for 54 yards and 2TDs running. QB rating 166
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