FOOTBALL Middle Tennessee (4-3; 3-1) @ ODU (2-6; 1-4) (ESPN+), 2:30PM, Saturday, October 27, 2018

[SpaceRaider]

game thread, a work in progress:

Old Dominion University
Location: 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529
Founded: 1930 Enrollment: 24,932 Undergrad 19,612 Postgrad 5,058
Acceptance rate: 81.9%
Colors: Slate Blue, Silver, and Light Blue Nickname: Monarchs Fight song: ODU Fight Song
Series: MT leads 2-0
Stadium: S.B. Ballard (20,118)
Head Coach: Bobby Wilder (Maine, 1987) Record at ODU: 72-37 (10th) Overall:Same
2016 Record: 5-7 (3-5) 2016 Bowl: None
Starters Ret./Lost: 18/6 Lettermen R/L: 46/13

Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 63/49, Windy 14mph WSW, 0% precip

Where: Foreman Field at S. B. Ballard Stadium, 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529

Stadium Policies: All purses and diaper bags will be inspected prior to entrance to Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.

Television: ESPN+ - Ted Alexander (play-by-play), Andy Mashaw (analyst), Doug Ripley (sidelines)

Radio: PxP: Chip Walters, Analyst: Wes Counts, WMOT FM 89.5 (Murfreesboro), WGNS AM 1450 (Murfreesboro), WGNS FM 100.5 (Murfreesboro), WGNS FM 101.9 (Murfreesboro), WPRT FM 102.5 (Nashville), (TuneIn app)

Streaming: LISTEN, Video

Live Stats: LIVE STATS

Newspapers: The Virginian-Pilot, The Daily Press, ,

Message Boards: The Lions Den,

Blogs: ,

Athletic site: odusports.com, goblueraiders.com

Media Guides: ODU, Middle Tennessee

Preseason Previews: , , , Middle Tennessee 2018 SBNation Preview, Middle Tennessee (Orlando Sentinel #56),

Game Notes: ODU Notes, MT GAME NOTES

Roster: Monarchs, Blue Raiders

Game Previews: Game Nine Preview: Old Dominion vs. Middle Tennessee, Looking ahead to MT and ODU

Twitter: @ODUSports, @ODUFootball, @ODUCoachWilder, @Harry_MiniumODU, @TedAlexanderodu, , , , , , , , @PlantersBowl,

Hashtags: #ODUFB , #ODUSports, #DeepBlueODU, #aimhigh, #PlantersBowl , #MTvsODU, #BlueRaiders, , , ,

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[sWiley]

We are favored by 4

 

[Blueraider_Mike]

We are favored by 4

I have no read on this game after yesterday’s offensive performance.

This is our rubber game. If we win I think we win out our Conference games.

 

[SpaceRaider]

This team can lose any of the conference games we have left. We have been fortunate in our opponents' woes for our conference wins so far.

 

[MTLynn]

I have no read on this game after yesterday’s offensive performance.

IMO, if Stock thinks the team can win with base offense and base defense, then that is what we will see, but if the team falls behind then we will see aggressive offense and defense.

I really expect a game like we just saw against Charlotte.

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[Blueraider_Mike]

Chump plays - what about the 60 yard run on the first drive and then the two big pass plays on the last drive.

 

[Blueraider_Mike]

What is wrong with Brent's hat...dude

 

[MTTim]

My early prediction is ODU will roll us.

 

[sWiley]

Simple game plan. ODU is going to try to run the ball. Can we stop it? Virginia Tech couldn't, and lost.

The more physical team will win. Really need to get a running game going this week heading into the final stretch of games. We will not sniff a CUSA championship if we remain a 1 dimensional team.

I feel good about the game because of our defense. I love this defense and I love this defensive coordinator. Maybe our best ever but the statistics won't indicate that because our offense has left them out to dry way too often this year.

If our offense could become more balanced (ie. run the damn ball), we could be a seriously dangerous team. If we can't start running the ball UAB is gonna wipe us out.

 

[MTTim]

I don't think we are even one dimensional. 144 total yards is laughable.

 

[Blue_H]

I'm kind of with CRS on thinking this team has a break out game offensively ahead of it. That's kind of how last year's offense went. At the end of the year, they were good.

I think that Thomas trying to change his running style in the off season really hurt his game. He doesn't seem to have that nose for the open space that he had last year. Don't mess with what works.

 

[sWiley]

I don't think we are even one dimensional. 144 total yards is laughable.

Agreed. I'm not sure I've seen a more pathetic win in my time as an MT fan. We certainly didn't win that game. Charlotte lost it.

 

[asuhatesme]

Simple game plan. ODU is going to try to run the ball. Can we stop it? Virginia Tech couldn't, and lost.

The more physical team will win. Really need to get a running game going this week heading into the final stretch of games. We will not sniff a CUSA championship if we remain a 1 dimensional team.

I feel good about the game because of our defense. I love this defense and I love this defensive coordinator. Maybe our best ever but the statistics won't indicate that because our offense has left them out to dry way too often this year.

If our offense could become more balanced (ie. run the damn ball), we could be a seriously dangerous team. If we can't start running the ball UAB is gonna wipe us out.

Wiley, you continue to be a football genius.
VT couldn’t stop the run and that’s why they lost?
Weird, I thought it was the 495 yards passing and 4 TDs they gave up through the air.
ODU is 13th in the league in rushing.
Their running game doesn’t have a damn thing to do with it.
We have to limit their QB and not get murdered on special teams.
Stick to your day job

 

[sWiley]

Wiley, you continue to be a football genius.
VT couldn’t stop the run and that’s why they lost?
Weird, I thought it was the 495 yards passing and 4 TDs they gave up through the air.
ODU is 13th in the league in rushing.
Their running game doesn’t have a damn thing to do with it.
We have to limit their QB and not get murdered on special teams.
Stick to your day job

Didn't check the box score but the highlights I saw from that game were the ODU RB styling on the VT defense. I figured they ran them into the ground.

If what you say is true, then obviously they had their way with them, both through the air and on the ground.

I still think ODU comes out trying to establish the run. You won't win many games just throwing the ball all the time, which could be why their record stinks. We've been very fortunate to win the games we have despite not so stellar rushing numbers. We were finally able to get decent rushing yards against FIU, and shut down FIU's run game, but we of course found a way to lose that one in the final 4 minutes of the 4th quarter, some-how some-way, after basically leading the entire game.

 

[SpaceRaider]

a thread on the Lions Den, the ODU message board

 

[MidTennMtneer]

Empty Sue? Really?

 

[SpaceRaider]

Empty Sue? Really?

They have used that on their board and the cusa board since we joined the conference, and I have posted that is why they have never won a football game or a basketball game against Middle Tennessee... It's a curse. We'll see if that holds up.

 

[Blueraider_Mike]

a thread on the Lions Den, the ODU message board

Should we tell them Anderson is out for the year?

 

[SpaceRaider]

Should we tell them Anderson is out for the year?

or that Brent was maybe 50% in the last game? nyah...

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[SpaceRaider]

dnj:

MT football trying to improve one of the worst running games in Conference USA

 

[SpaceRaider]

goblueraiders.com:

Lee finding stride important for MT passing attack

 

[SpaceRaider]

dnj:

MiddleTennessee vs. Old Dominion: Five things to watch

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[lightningsig]

I swear I just heard a commercial for the Old Dominion game at Floyd Stadium on The Zone or The Game. Can't remember which dial I was on... Anyone else hear that?

 

[blueraiderJT]

He always seems more honest and comfortable with Greg.

 

[Predarat]

Surprise surprise the game is on ESPN CRAP again, oh well it reminds me of the olden days when the games were mostly on radio. Also I have been enjoying Chip and Wes.

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[SpaceRaider]

The Virginian-Pilot:

ODU looks to build on last week's wild and crazy win

 

[SpaceRaider]

a couple of videos tweeted out yesterday:

 

[SpaceRaider]

goblueraiders.com:

Looking ahead to MT and ODU


odusports.com:

Game Nine Preview: Old Dominion vs. Middle Tennessee

 

[SpaceRaider]

excerpt:

...The Old Dominion Monarchs and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will be matching up in college football action Saturday from Foreman Field.

Old Dominion comes in here at 2-6 on the season so far. The losses came to Liberty, FIU, Charlotte, East Carolina, FL Atlantic and Marshall while the Monarchs’ wins came against Virginia Tech and Western Kentucky.

In the WKU game, Old Dominion QB blake LaRussa managed 327 yards with a TD and Kesean Strong was the top rusher on 125 yards and two TDs. Travis Fulgham led the Monarchs receivers with his 102 yards and a TD from seven grabs.

Over on the Middle Tennessee side, they’re sitting at 4-3 so far. The Raiders’ losses have come to Vanderbilt, Georgia and FIU while they’ve taken out TN-Martin, FL Atlantic, Marshall and Charlotte so far.

In the Charlotte win, Middle Tennessee QB Brent Stockstill logged 111 yards with three TDs and a pick, and Tavares Thomas had 36 yards from 10 carries. Ty Lee led the Raiders’ receivers on 60 yards and two TDs from six catches.

The Raiders are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 following an ATS loss and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 on turf. Middle Tennessee is 1-4 ATS in their last five in October and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games.

Meanwhile, the Monarchs are 4-1 ATS versus a team with a winning record and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 overall. Old Dominion is 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last seven conference games.

Old Dominion has been all over the place this season, and they’re hemorrhaging points on the defensive side. The Monarchs have given up at least 28 points in every game this season.

As for Middle Tennessee, they’ve had some close calls over their last four games, but are 3-1 in that span and seem to be playing well all things considered.....

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[Blueraider_Mike]

Anyone got a free link for the game?

 

[MTLynn]

The pop up ad will countdown then you can close the ad and watch the game without interruption

https://www.vipleague.lc/1-middle-tennessee-vs-old-dominion-live-streaming

 

[SpaceRaider]

Moffet is out for this game

 

[Blueraider_Mike]

Moffet is out for this game

Only at MT do guys get hurt in practice in the middle of the season