Nov 5 / Rob

Gamed Open Thread: Dukes vs. Ticks


Today is the day Dukes fans. JMU invades Bridgeforth East for a 3:30 contest with the Ticks, Spatters, or however else you can refer to the boys from RU. There’s no need to discuss the stakes. There’s a lot on the line in terms of the CAA and the postseason, but if there wasn’t, it’s Richmond. And there are few things better than the Dukes doing some spatter stomping. If you’re not at the game, tune in for the broadcast and follow along with your fellow Dukes fans here. Consider this your official open thread for all pre-game, in-game, and post-game chatter.

Go Dukes!

Keep Rootin!

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  1. 2004Duke / Nov 5 2016

    LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DUKES!

  2. 2004Duke / Nov 5 2016

    Who invited Dithers to call the defense this week?

  3. 2004Duke / Nov 5 2016

    Watching this on spiderTV is almost unbearable.

  4. JerseyDuke / Nov 5 2016

    Pass Defense is Shit

  5. 2004Duke / Nov 5 2016

    You can tell very clearly that UR’s gameplan on Monday had Taylor Reynolds’ number on the front page. They’re picking on him.

  6. 2004Duke / Nov 5 2016

    1. Pad level is way too high
    2. We will not win if we don’t pressure the QB

  7. JMU2K1 / Nov 5 2016

    Does anyone else get a feeling of dread with they hear “3 and 5 Richmond on the JMU X line?” This is just like last year, no pressure on 3rd down and no chance of stopping them. Short fields and UR just missing a couple of 3rd down sacks is why we’re in it. We’ve been lucky.

  8. Shrowder / Nov 5 2016

    The D-line isn’t that bad right now, but the secondary cannot stick on anyone. I really think we only need one stop, but I’m nervous that we’re not even going to be able to get that.

    I would love to see us run the ball a bit more to be more balanced, but if it’s not broke don’t fix it?

    Go Dukes!

  9. Rob / Nov 5 2016

    Agree @Shrowder thinks it’s only going to take a few stops. Encouraged that they got to the QB on that last play. Need to pressure him consistently, cause our backs can’t cover their receivers for too long.

  10. JMU2K1 / Nov 5 2016

    Way to step up, D!

  11. JerseyDuke / Nov 5 2016

    Tyler Grey kicking needs to improve. Cant be giving away free points

  12. Jackson Hall / Nov 5 2016

    Damn kicking game a problem

  13. Rob / Nov 5 2016

    Really need a TD on this drive.

    And an XP.

  14. Jackson Hall / Nov 5 2016

    What a bullshit call

  15. Xerk / Nov 5 2016

    I hate these damn homey announcers.

  16. Bhagavan / Nov 5 2016

    Bob Trott sure has done a masterful job in shutting down his old team! Bravo!

  17. Jackson Hall / Nov 5 2016

    God I hate Richmond and their asshole coach.

  18. Drake / Nov 5 2016

    At least this drive is taking plenty of time off the clock.

  19. Bhagavan / Nov 5 2016

    Coach Bob “Crotch” Trott?

  20. The Fly / Nov 5 2016

    What a game. I’m exhausted.

  21. Shrowder / Nov 5 2016

    WHAT A STOP!!!!!

  22. JMU2K1 / Nov 5 2016

    I hate Richmond. This is so sweet.

  23. Drake / Nov 5 2016

    I’ve had to stay pretty mellow this game as I have a fever of 100+ but what a game.

  24. The Fly / Nov 5 2016

    Am I being That Guy if I hated UR”s final drive, and that it just highlighted how easy the secondary is to carve up? It all ended on a sour note for me.

  25. 2004Duke / Nov 5 2016

    Nothing says “bush league” like having signs in your stadium bragging about “NCAA Playoffs- 2nd round”

  26. Cory / Nov 5 2016

    Negative. Negative. Negative. We won! Back on the bandwagon!

    If you were paying attention today you saw that Richmond is actually a very good team and if their QB had all of our weapons they’d be even better. JMU is good but can get better on special teams for sure. Defense stepped up when they had to. If you watched EVERY game you would see that when the game is out of reach (UNH, WM, UR) the play calling is to end the game and chew clock. Not to shut the opponent down and embarrass the other team.

    So do yourself a favor and try to enjoy this season for what it is. A good run against a somewhat watered down CAA. Next up is a sleepy little trip to a good Villanova team. Go Dukes!

  27. Rob / Nov 5 2016

    Right there with you Cory. Any win over Richmond is a good win, but this particular win was awesome. Defense stepped up when we needed it and the offense was clutch as always.

    Damn it feels good to beat the Spiders.

    Go Dukes!

  28. Drake / Nov 6 2016

    I know we all like to complain about Madizone’s connectivity issues, but my God does Richmond’s broadcast suck. It’s a radio feed with a live video and the camera angles during plays were awful, you could hear some kind of noise/talking in the background, and it just really makes me appreciate Curt Dudley and the gang. It was still worth the 4.95 to watch JMU win.

  29. Chris / Nov 6 2016

    I’ve now watched that game twice, and having been all over the internet I would like to point out a couple of things. First, people said that there wasn’t any defense. That is not true. Richmond got the benefit of some calls on third down to sustain a couple of their drives. What is more, we got to their QB. I think our D did a pretty good job of forcing 2nd and 3rd and longs and getting pressure. Yes, they put up a ton of yards, but still, I give our D credit.

    Special teams… don’t know where to start. The good; our returns. The acceptable; our return coverage. The bad; our kicking game… man, I hope we get that fixed like right now.

    On offense; Brian Schor nuff. (somebody meme this from The Last Dragon please) Dude is calm cool and collected and has talent. Really can’t say enough about him. Kloosterman, Alls, Ravenell, all playmakers. Of course it all starts up front with the O line who have done a tremendous job.

    Coaching; don’t review plays unless you know you’re going to win.

    GO DUKES! BEAT VILLANOVA!

  30. Michael / Nov 6 2016

    Chris – how can I get a copy of the replay?

  31. Chris / Nov 7 2016

    on my dvr dude. you’re welcome to come to by, bring beer.

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