Congratulations South ALabama
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 1:48 am
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Tonight, the Jaguars won their first away game since beating Troy, October 11th 2017.
This ended the nations longest road losing streak.
Season is under way.
UAB won tonight as well; setting a new Conference USA record, by extending their Home winning streak to 19 games, dating back to their Season Opener in 2017. The year the reinstated the Football Program.
The South Alabama / Southern Miss game had its moments. The score is not really reflective of the way the game went. Southern Miss had a few chances, but simply couldn't capitalize on those opportunities. And when South Alabama was clicking, the game seemed maybe a little too fast for Southern Miss.
Central Arkansas started off with intensity. They got deep into UAB's territory quickly, effectively running the ball. Then, they changed their game plan, and went into pass mode. Which was their downfall.
3 plays later they were in a 4th down field goal situation ... They missed.
UAB went down the field methodically, and put the ball into the end zone.
Watching them play, it made me think they were taking their time on purpose. As if to play ball control. It might be shades of things to come in their next game against Miami. Everyone knows Rhett Lashlee's offensive is uptempo. So, UAB could be preparing to play keep away.
After getting up, 28-7, the Blazers then had the ball, looking to turn the game into a rout. Then, after two quick turnovers, Central Ark got back into the game, shaving the deficit down to just a 7 point game, 28-21 at the halftime break.
That's when the moment got too big for C. Arkansas ...
Before you knew it, the score went up to 45-21. Central Ark did manage to mount some offense, getting back within 10. But it was just too little, too late.
Final, UAB 45 - Central Arkansas 35
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In the Southern Miss/South Alabama outing; you could see the fatigue in the players.
It was obvious they didn't get enough time in practice to adjust to a full game experience. If I'm watching these teams play, as a coaching staff of another program. I'm taking note, and putting an emphasis on stamina/conditioning in practice.
There were some explosive plays, which was a welcome delight after all of the hubbub about not having any football.
Saturday, we'll have 6 games. That will give us a feel of things being in actual season mode.
Anyhow, with College Football back, we have a small sense of normalcy return to us. And that feels pretty good.
.
.
.
Tonight, the Jaguars won their first away game since beating Troy, October 11th 2017.
This ended the nations longest road losing streak.
Season is under way.
UAB won tonight as well; setting a new Conference USA record, by extending their Home winning streak to 19 games, dating back to their Season Opener in 2017. The year the reinstated the Football Program.
The South Alabama / Southern Miss game had its moments. The score is not really reflective of the way the game went. Southern Miss had a few chances, but simply couldn't capitalize on those opportunities. And when South Alabama was clicking, the game seemed maybe a little too fast for Southern Miss.
Central Arkansas started off with intensity. They got deep into UAB's territory quickly, effectively running the ball. Then, they changed their game plan, and went into pass mode. Which was their downfall.
3 plays later they were in a 4th down field goal situation ... They missed.
UAB went down the field methodically, and put the ball into the end zone.
Watching them play, it made me think they were taking their time on purpose. As if to play ball control. It might be shades of things to come in their next game against Miami. Everyone knows Rhett Lashlee's offensive is uptempo. So, UAB could be preparing to play keep away.
After getting up, 28-7, the Blazers then had the ball, looking to turn the game into a rout. Then, after two quick turnovers, Central Ark got back into the game, shaving the deficit down to just a 7 point game, 28-21 at the halftime break.
That's when the moment got too big for C. Arkansas ...
Before you knew it, the score went up to 45-21. Central Ark did manage to mount some offense, getting back within 10. But it was just too little, too late.
Final, UAB 45 - Central Arkansas 35
...
In the Southern Miss/South Alabama outing; you could see the fatigue in the players.
It was obvious they didn't get enough time in practice to adjust to a full game experience. If I'm watching these teams play, as a coaching staff of another program. I'm taking note, and putting an emphasis on stamina/conditioning in practice.
There were some explosive plays, which was a welcome delight after all of the hubbub about not having any football.
Saturday, we'll have 6 games. That will give us a feel of things being in actual season mode.
Anyhow, with College Football back, we have a small sense of normalcy return to us. And that feels pretty good.
.
.
.
