jcmanson wrote:From the BSU board:
Never saw soo many fans in deep love affair for another team... Geezz people we talk about the "attitude" we need to have to beat bigger schools and here we are "worrying" about a team we intentionally schedule to be a cupcake...
Im not dissing Liberty but I am already looking forward to 1 week from now in W. Laf!
I have to say from the Ball State perspective most fans with their heads on straight focus one game at a time and realize in this day and age with scholarship limits being in place for over a decade now - you should never over look an opponent - especially a good one like Liberty U.
Typical of many Ball State fans and those of the Mid American Conference there is a strong dislike of the Big 10. Unfortunately many folks would rather see a win over in state rival Purdue than success in the MAC. I feel if we play well we can beat Purdue on their home field just like fellow MAC foe Northern Illinois did last - the following week at Iowa - well that would be a huge upset for the Cardinals.
The only game that matters now is Liberty University and it was not considered a "cupcake" when scheduled like some folks like to espouse. It was recognition that we have a young team, that SEMO would be a good opener and then a much more challenging game against Liberty would be appropriate prior to hitting the road fro games at Purdue, Iowa and defending MAC Champion Central Michigan.
Like I said before Liberty should be a very tough opponent and we will need to play well if we have any hope of winning. I also restate that the Flames have the respect and full attention of our coaching staff and players. It should be a good one and if I were you I would spend the $10 to get the Ball State video feed in case channelsurfing.net does not pick up the feed which can be hit or miss. Ten bucks is nothing more than what you would pay for a medium pizza and you would be real upset to have missed this game especially if "your boys" can get the win!!!!