Georgia Southern @ Old Dominion

[BDKJMU]

Interesting. I could be wrong, but I thought the 4 qtrfinal games televised on ESPN each the last 2 seasons (2 per season) were all on ESPN2 (I could be wrong).

Are either of the semis on ESPN?

Last year the Friday night quarterfinal and first Saturday game were both on regular ESPN, other games just ESPN3. Semifinals were Friday night ESPN, Saturday ESPNU. Friday nights on regular ESPN are usually NBA, but last year had the lockout.

This year the semifinals are Friday night ESPN2, Saturday ESPNU. This year has the same TV coverage as 2010.

Well I stand corrected.

[CAA Flagship]

In honor of playing GSU this weekend, I'm going to wear overalls.

[93henfan]

In honor of playing GSU this weekend, I'm going to wear overalls.

As a public service announcement for the 2010 semis, I provided the shoe policy at Delaware Stadium for traveling Georgia Southern fans.

To continue this valuable public service...

Foreman Field Shoe Policy
1. No shoes required in tailgate lots.
2. Shoes required in stadium.
3. Shoe rental not offered. Suggest you purchase your own (there are several discount shoe stores in Norfolk) or borrow some before beginning your trip from Georgia. There are no shoe vendors on the stadium and/or parking lot grounds.

Additionally, Foreman Field does not have spittoons. For sanitary purposes, it is requested that you bring your own. Fans are asked to dispose of large plugs of tobacco in a trash receptacle rather than in urinals or toilets.

[CAA Flagship]

Warning to all Old Dominion fans:
Do not taunt GSU fans. Some are affiliated with the Bloods.

[grizzaholic]

Warning to all Old Dominion fans:
Do not taunt GSU fans. Some are affiliated with the Bloods.

Or these fellows

[CAA Flagship]

Traditional GSU Pep Rally activities going on in Statesboro as the Eagle fans prepare for the game.

[93henfan]

Traditional GSU Pep Rally activities going on in Statesboro as the Eagle fans prepare for the game.

I found Bobbo!

[CAA Flagship]

Here they come!!!!!
Primary residence and all.

[93henfan]

Here they come!!!!!
Primary residence and all.

That's an App State fan. Notice the hill in the background.

Any picture of a Georgia Southern fan's vehicle would more likely have a cotton field, mud slough, or if it was their front yard, a full set (or sets) of appliances in the background. For full disclosure, the same could be said of Slower, DE, minus the cotton field and add a chicken house.

[CAA Flagship]

Warning #2 to all Old Dominion fans:
Beware of tailgate offerings from GSU fans. Just sayin.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Unlike the game in Fargo, 21 points is unlikely to be enough to win here. Outside of an apparent aberration in Villanova, nobody has been able to stop Old Dominion's offense all season. They haven't shown any ability to stop option teams, however. This all means this game will likely be a shootout (I know I'm going out on a limb here ). Old Dominion should get it done for 3 reasons: they're better in the redzone, they have better place kicking (GSU is terrible there), and the Eagles are the only team left in the field with a negative turnover margin.

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

• • • Quarterbacks -- Old Dominion
      
      Running Backs - Georgia Southern
      
      Receivers/TEs - Old Dominion
      
      Offensive Line - (push)
      
      
      Defensive Line - Georgia Southern
      
      Linebackers --- Old Dominion
      
      Secondary ---- Georgia Southern
      
      
      Kicking ------ Old Dominion
      
      Punting ------ (push)
      
      Return Teams - (push)
      
      Kickoffs ------ Georgia Southern
      
      
      
      
      
      • Georgia Southern 42-48 Old Dominion

[93henfan]

better place kicking (GSU is terrible there)

Unfortunately, one of the lasting memories of my visit to Paulson was the 0-3 FG effort by GSU in a three point loss to App State. Their kicking game cost them a #2 seed and home field in this game. Let's hope it doesn't cost them a game in the playoffs.

[CAA Flagship]

Let's hope it doesn't cost them a game in the playoffs.

Me = Dick Cheney
You = Pat Leahy

[Baldy]

better place kicking (GSU is terrible there)

Unfortunately, one of the lasting memories of my visit to Paulson was the 0-3 FG effort by GSU in a three point loss to App State. Their kicking game cost them a #2 seed and home field in this game. Let's hope it doesn't cost them a game in the playoffs.

That, plus missing a 31 yd. chip shot against the Citadel cost us the #1 overall seed, too.

[ming01]

if gsu gets down by a couple scores i just dont know if they will be able to overcome it

[eagleskins]

Agree on everything except QB is a push. Different systems, but both the absolute best at their system. GSU's lb's are better. And if GSU has better kickoffs, ODU must pooch kick every time.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Agree on everything except QB is a push. Different systems, but both the absolute best at their system.

I agree to some extent on this & it is really hard to compare since the passing QB will obviously have better total offense stats (though I will say that Heinicke has about 2.5 times more total offense than McKinnon), but I do think Heinicke is better. The main thing is that Heinicke is not just a pocket passer—he also runs for 35 ypg & has 10 TDs. He's a threat in more ways than McKinnon is.

GSU's lb's are better.

Don't agree here. Each of ODU's starting LBs has double-digit tackles for loss. No-one on GSU's team has double-digit tackles for loss & their linebackers barely get into double-digits collectively. Stevenson has pretty good stats but there's a big drop off after him.

And if GSU has better kickoffs, ODU must pooch kick every time.

ODU's kickoff distance is a couple yards higher, but their kick coverage is questionable at best.

[bluehenbillk]

You have to figure both teams are rooting hard for Wofford tomorrow.

NDSU is a bad match-up for both GSU & ODU.

[ODU89]

You have to figure both teams are rooting hard for Wofford tomorrow.

NDSU is a bad match-up for both GSU & ODU.

Inside in a dome would be the ideal conditions for the spread offense. I might prefer going on the road vs facing another triple option team.

[bluehenbillk]

You have to figure both teams are rooting hard for Wofford tomorrow.

NDSU is a bad match-up for both GSU & ODU.

Inside in a dome would be the ideal conditions for the spread offense. I might prefer going on the road vs facing another triple option team.

Yea, but NDSU is the best defense in the country by a wide margin.

[CAA Flagship]

Inside in a dome would be the ideal conditions for the spread offense. I might prefer going on the road vs facing another triple option team.

Yea, but NDSU is the best defense in the country by a wide margin.

No doubt NDSU is tough. But I believe their weakness is defending the pass. Could be interesting.

[ASUG8]

Yea, but NDSU is the best defense in the country by a wide margin.

No doubt NDSU is tough. But I believe their weakness is defending the pass. Could be interesting.

It will be less interesting to you if GSU wins.

[CAA Flagship]

No doubt NDSU is tough. But I believe their weakness is defending the pass. Could be interesting.

It will be less interesting to you if GSU wins.

Trust me. I'm not looking past tomorrow.

[ASUG8]

It will be less interesting to you if GSU wins.

Trust me. I'm not looking past tomorrow.

I'm not making any predictions....GSU is solid, but you guys seem to be the real deal this year. I remain baffled that ODU has assembled a great team like this so quickly after reinstating football.

[MadMaxMonarch]

Trust me. I'm not looking past tomorrow.

I'm not making any predictions....GSU is solid, but you guys seem to be the real deal this year. I remain baffled that ODU has assembled a great team like this so quickly after reinstating football.

Didn't GSU win their first Championship in only their third or fourth season after reviving the sport in Statesboro?