[givemethemic]

I plan on gettting there around 4... SJ should be with me as well so maybe we can meet up for a little bit

[Baldspot]

Let me know if there is a place to meet. I'm an older version of Super Jon with less hair.

[TIMSCAR20]

Baldspot, you already met GMTM when you were here in the summer. Hopefully you guys remember what each other looks like so you can meet. I was thinking of traveling up there but it seems I am driving somewhere every weekend. I think I will just relax and listen from home, er, Richmond, well you get the idea.

[givemethemic]

I remember the Baldspot from back in July... SCAR you need to put the foot down and just come!!!!!! Plus I think we are gonna hit up the C-Factory in the harbor afterwards!!!

[TIMSCAR20]

What do you mean put the foot down? You mean permission or put the foot on the gas and come? Either way I don't bow to peer pressure man you know that I don't see it happening. I asked and she said NO (Kidding!!!). I am actually just sick of driving. I may have to do a high school game for Comcast in Reston on Friday. If I do that game, I will stick around and head to Towson. If I don't. You won't see me.

[absturgill]

I will be there. Look forward to seeing you all there.

[absturgill]

I will be there around 330 or 400. I am doing the LU tailgate that was mentioned on the board a while ago. We all should get together.

[givemethemic]

I am saying put the foot down on the gas and meet us up there!!!!!!!

[prototype]

Welcome Tiger Fans. It's always nice to have other team's fans on our board.

This is our first test of the season. Let's just hope that we get good weather so we can have a good mix on offense.

My dilemma - what should I do? I have Bucs/Falcons tickets on Sunday. I was trying to figure out how to do both games, but flying is just to expensive to justify. Should I go to the LU game or go to Atlanta? This will be my only NFL game this year. I'm stuck and need some help.

[PAmedic]

I was trying to figure out how to do both games, but flying is just to expensive to justify. Should I go to the LU game or go to Atlanta? This will be my only NFL game this year. I'm stuck and need some help.

no such thing.

Do both.

this is football, good sir. FOOTBALL.

end of discussion.











(now, if you pull that off, help me talk my wife into that kinda thing)

[Sly Fox]

Here is a preview from one of the fishwraps up Towson's way:

Towson hopes to douse Flames for a 3-0 start

Sean Welsh, The Examiner
Sep 12, 2006 4:00 AM


Quarterback Sean Schaefer looks to lead Towson to three straight season-opening wins for the first time since 2000.

BALTIMORE - Towson University football coach Gordy Combs said stopping Liberty’s rushing attack has nothing to do with third-down situations. It’s all about first down.


“We have to put them in passing downs,” Combs said Monday. “First down is going to be very important for us defensively.”

Liberty sophomore Rashad Jennings, averaging 160.5 yards per game so far this season, enters Saturday’s 6 p.m. game at Unitas Stadium second in rushing in NCAA Division I-AA. Like Towson, the Flames enter the game 2-0.

“The previous two teams tried to screen us, draw us and work on our perimeter,” Combs said. Liberty first-year coach Danny Rocco “wants to shorten the clock, keep our defense off the field.”

The Tigers are looking for their 11th straight non-conference win. Their current string of 10 straight is tops in Division I-AA, while they haven’t won three straight to start a season since 2000. One of those trends is bound to stop.

For the Tigers to improve to 3-0, they must minimize mistakes. And contrary to last week, Towson will have to put together four quality quarters of football.

“I thought we played extremely well in the first three quarters, and then with a minute to go in the third quarter, we got a punt blocked,” Combs said. “We think that blocking a punt is one of the most devastating plays in football.”

Special teams are a concern for Towson, but health on offense is another. The Tigers have won their first two games without three regular starters. Junior tailback Nick Williams (hamstring) was expected back this weekend, but Combs said that decision is not concrete.

“We’re not going to push it,” Combs said. “I’d rather wait another week … than lose him this week. We’ll play it a little cautiously.”

Having Williams healthy for the Atlantic 10 Conference opener at Hofstra on Sept. 23 is crucial. Replacement tailback Rasheed McClaude rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown last week, and the Tigers also welcome redshirt freshman Matt Castor back from a two-game suspension.

“We’ve still got to get better in the running game,” Combs said. “When you count the six guys [the offensive line], there are four [new starters].”

Tigers on the mend

» Tight ends Ryan Collins (mononucleosis) and Ryan Meehan (shoulder) were out against Elon. Redshirt freshman John Godlasky filled in, and Combs was happy with his effort, which included two catches.


» Wide receiver Andrae Brown (broken finger) will be re-evaluated in a week.


» Towson won last year’s game with Liberty, 38-17. Liberty was 1-10 in 2005, the worst record in program history.

http://www.examiner.com/a-279258~Towson ... start.html

[Libertine]

“The previous two teams tried to screen us, draw us and work on our perimeter,” Combs said. Liberty first-year coach Danny Rocco “wants to shorten the clock, keep our defense off the field.”

I don't think that's what he meant to say.

[mat1992]

The Examiner is a new, free paper in Baltimore. They have them all around the country now. Obviously a misquote about the defense being on the field.

Weather is supposed to be nice. At least at the moment they are saying eighties during the day. It's been in the sixties the last few days.

[PAmedic]

thanks MAT- good to have ya here

[bigsmooth]

good stuff mat and welcome. i remember those days too when you guys almost lost the program. certainly gald the program is doing well. i liked the days when towson and UMBC were big south members in other sports. anyway, stop by anytime.

[Sly Fox]

Here's a capsule from the Baltimore fishwrap:

Liberty (2-0) @ Towson (2-0)
Site // Johnny Unitas Stadium

Time // 6 p.m.

Radio // 89.7 FM

Last year's result // Towson won, 38-17

Series record // Liberty leads, 6-4

Outlook // Towson carries a 10-game non-league winning streak - the longest in Division I-AA - into a game against a team that has won its first two for the first time in nine years. Liberty ranks third nationally in Division I-AA in rushing with 274.5 yards per game. The leader is RB Rashad Jennings, whose 160.5-yard average is second in the country. DE Jason Horn is tied for third in the division in both sacks (4) and tackles for loss (5 1/2 ). The Tigers have been relying heavily on the passing arm of Sean Schaefer, but the return of two running backs, including starter Nick Williams (Calvert Hall), is expected to bolster the rushing offense. Towson's last nonconference loss was in 2003 to Yale.

[Kent Baker]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/coll ... e-football

[Sly Fox]

While I was on the Baltimore fishwrap site, I stumbled across some Towson pics from this season:


Rasheed McClaude breaks his second big gain of the first half against Morgan State, this one a 62-yard run on a short passing play.
(Sun photo by David Hobby)
Sep 2, 2006



Morgan State Quarterback Byron Selby loses the ball in the second quarter as he is steamrolled by noseguard George Mitchell deep in the pocket for a sack.
(Sun photo by David Hobby)
Sep 2, 2006



Towson looks for big things from (left to right) Dan Bridges, Jeff Tyler, Nick Bradway, Austin Weibley and Jermon Bushrod.
(Sun photo by Kenneth K. Lam)
Aug 23, 2006