[Sly Fox]

As we inch closer to the season opener against NGU, I thought it was time for us to begin focusing on the game.


North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina


Founded in 1891
Religious Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Conference: NCAA Division II Independent
Enrollment: 2000


Official Site

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Mike Taylor
10th Season as NGU Head Coach

2007 Results (5-6)

• Virginia-Wise ................ L 61-55
  @ Fairmont St. .............. L 21-17
  Newberry ..................... L 39-20
  @ Edward Waters ........ W 42-28
  Charleston Southern .... L 46-33
  @ Presbyterian ............. L 66-52
  @ NC Central ............... L 17-14
  @ Chowan ................... W 56-14
  Concordia .................... W 48-18
  @ Faulkner ................... W 65-7
  UNC Pembroke ............. W 40-6

2008 Schedule

• 08/30 @ Liberty University
  09/06 Wingate University
  09/11 @ Newberry College
  09/20 Kentucky Wesleyan College
  09/27 @ Charleston Southern University
  10/04 @ Presbyterian College
  10/09 University of North Alabama
  10/18 @ Shorter College
  10/25 Edward Waters College
  11/01 University of South Dakota
  11/08 @ UNC-Pembroke

Key Returning Players


#24 Rashad Cummings
5' 9" 206 lb Senior Running Back
2007 Stats: Team-Leading 1576 Yds & 15 TDs Rushing + 171 Yds & 1 TD Receiving



#86 Brandon Dobbins
6' 6" 235 lb Senior Receiver
2007 Stats: 689 Yards and 8 TDs Receiving


Analysis: NGU is doing what is within its power to schedule up as if they intend to step up to Division I when the moratorium is over. In addition to playing us, they have CSU, PC and USD on their schedule in addition to DII powerhouse North Alabama. My guess is much of this scheduling was done as the Crusaders were coming off their 10-2 season in 2006. They received a big time reality check in 2007 despite putting up some eye-popping offensive numbers posting 40.2 points and 509 yards a game. They used a fairly balanced run-pass balance. On the other side of the ball they were a total disaster and we should be able to run & pass at will on them.

[jcmanson]

Yeah we should roll. Can't wait to get on the field though. I am really looking forward to seeing our offense in action; we have so many weapons. The only question concerning this game is how much will we win by, and hopefully no additional injuries.

Would be nice to get our first glimpse at Mike Brown from under center.

[RagingTireFire]

Couldn't they have gotten a picture of their star player with his eyes open?

[Fumblerooskies]

He's simply saying his prayers about having to face the Flames.

[JDUB]

their coach has manboobs

[TylerBakersGonnaBGreat]

Those players look happy to be there.

[FlamingChick]

Some guys to keep an eye on next Saturday...

FOUR NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PLAYERS RANKED HIGH ON PRO FOOTBALL SCOUTING LIST
August 20, 2008

Tigerville, SC – Four North Greenville University football players have been ranked among the nation’s top small college professional prospects by The Sports XChange, a prominent football scouting service utilized by top coaches and media personalities.

Crusader running backs Matt Moore (5-11 215 SR/Washington, D.C./Conley HS), and Rashad Cummings (5-9 208 SR Mount Dora, FL/HS) were 7th and 8th highest ranked small college players. Cummings was a the NCAA Division II Independent Conference running back of the year in 2006 when NGU won the Victory Bowl championship.

Andre Bernardi (6-3 265 SR/Marietta, GA/Osborne HS) was ranked as the 7th best defensive end among the nation’s Division II, III and NAIA colleges and universities.
Also, Brandon Dobbins (6-6 230 SR/Goose Creek, SC/Stratford HS) was evaluated by the pro scouts as the 19th best wide receiver.

http://ngcrusaders.athleticsite.com/art ... icleID=949

[Kolzilla41]

I was really thinking about going to this game but found out my friend icsooking for the Bama Clemson game. I will be watching from the tv though.

[jcmanson]

I was really thinking about going to this game but found out my friend icsooking for the Bama Clemson game. I will be watching from the tv though.

I can normally figure out people's typos but this one

[RagingTireFire]

I was really thinking about going to this game but found out my friend icsooking for the Bama Clemson game. I will be watching from the tv though.

If this board had rep points, you'd be at -30 right now.

[JDUB]

I was really thinking about going to this game but found out my friend icsooking for the Bama Clemson game. I will be watching from the tv though.

I can normally figure out people's typos but this one

is cooking

[jcmanson]

I was really thinking about going to this game but found out my friend icsooking for the Bama Clemson game. I will be watching from the tv though.

If this board had rep points, you'd be at -30 right now.

Agreed

[SuperJon]

I was really thinking about going to this game but found out my friend icsooking for the Bama Clemson game. I will be watching from the tv though.

You want to be a LUnatic and you're skipping a game to watch another game?

[coolhandluke]

I was really thinking about going to this game but found out my friend icsooking for the Bama Clemson game. I will be watching from the tv though.

You want to be a LUnatic and you're skipping a game to watch another game?

[Kolzilla41]

SuperJon, My better half wants to see her new nephew. But rest assured, I am a LUnatic thru and thru

[SuperJon]

Let her see her nephew. You come to the game.

Priorities.

[jcmanson]

Let her see her nephew. You come to the game.

Priorities.

[Schfourteenteen]

SuperJon, My better half wants to see her new nephew. But rest assured, I am a LUnatic thru and thru

I dont think anyone buys this

[Kolzilla41]

Thanks guy. Once you are married, you will understnad. Besides, the gmae will be over by 7:30.

[SeoulFlame]

I'm married and I'm going. When does the tailgate start and what should I bring? Can't wait!

[Kolzilla41]

I'm married and I'm going. When does the tailgate start and what should I bring? Can't wait!

Then you know when your wife really wants to go somewhere, you go!

[jcmanson]

Thanks guy. Once you are married, you will understnad. Besides, the gmae will be over by 7:30.

I'm married. My wife knows that I’m going to the games unless something tragic happens. We just got notice from her cousin that there was a birthday party being held for her child’s 1st birthday on Sept 6 at 4pm.. She knew right away, sorry we can’t make it!

[Kolzilla41]

Thanks guy. Once you are married, you will understnad. Besides, the gmae will be over by 7:30.

I'm married. My wife knows that I’m going to the games unless something tragic happens. We just got notice from her cousin that there was a birthday party being held for her child’s 1st birthday on Sept 6 at 4pm.. She knew right away, sorry we can’t make it!

Let me in on the voodoo

[jcmanson]

Just devote 9 months of the year to doing whatever she wants and going wherever she wants to go, and then asking for 6-7 Saturdays doesn’t seem so bad.

[Kolzilla41]

Already do that. There something like a brand new baby though that she loves. And he is being dedicated.