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by Big R
Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:22 am
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Phil Steele’s College Football Magazine - CUSA Blog
Replies: 11
Views: 785

Phil Steele’s College Football Magazine - CUSA Blog

I just ordered my copy of Phil Steele’s College Football Magazine from his web site. While there, I clicked on the Daily Blog tag and read his piece on “2025 CUSA Hits and Misses”. As had already been mentioned in other CUSA threads on our board, UD has the most difficult schedule in the conference....
by Big R
Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:32 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: JMU Stadium Expansion
Replies: 12
Views: 1112

Re: JMU Stadium Expansion

Info Hound wrote: Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:30 pm Some people are just buzz killers.

Got my Phil Steele Preview magazine today. I'll go now. Carry on.
Hard copy? I thought it wasn’t coming out until July 4th.
by Big R
Fri Jun 13, 2025 6:35 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Tubby's Nightmare Comes True
Replies: 19
Views: 1846

Re: Tubby's Nightmare Comes True

It sucks, but it is what it is. I'll take C-USA over the Patriot League any day of the week. It'll go back to a new normal when the P4 breaks off and does their own thing. It just makes sense for the rest of the sundry items to realign and create more regional leagues. Or at least that's what I hop...
by Big R
Tue Jun 10, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: CUSA Football general news, info, Etc....
Replies: 121
Views: 16544

Re: CUSA Football general news, info, Etc....

The early internet age distorted consumer expectations of what they should be getting for free. Absolutely correct, sir. Too many want something for nothing and are too willing to blame the media when their expectations fall short. A little self-reflection might be in order. Anyway... The FCS is re...
by Big R
Mon Jun 02, 2025 3:10 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: The 3-3-5 Defense
Replies: 8
Views: 855

Re: The 3-3-5 Defense

Henny wrote: Mon Jun 02, 2025 1:03 pm I don't see a reason why we can't have some packages that have four down linemen. A big reason for the 3-3-5 was the 63 ships. Now we have 22 more and I'd allocate a few more to DL and go with a "multiple" D.
Ii believe we did this at times last year.
by Big R
Sun Jun 01, 2025 6:06 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: The 3-3-5 Defense
Replies: 8
Views: 855

The 3-3-5 Defense

There have been so many discussions on the Board over the last several years about the 3-3-5 defense, I thought I’d do a little investigating in order to learn more about it. There is a lot of detail in these articles, including strengths and weaknesses, with some having additional links to more inf...
by Big R
Fri May 30, 2025 6:37 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: ESPN C-USA Conference Preview
Replies: 43
Views: 3853

Re: ESPN C-USA Conference Preview

I’d be happy with 4 wins, thrilled with 5 or 6.
by Big R
Fri May 30, 2025 12:37 am
Forum: Lacrosse
Topic: Hens Lacrosse 2026
Replies: 8
Views: 2378

Re: Hens Lacrosse 2026

LILax, thanks much. Your information, observations, and insights are always greatly appreciated.
by Big R
Fri May 30, 2025 12:30 am
Forum: The Roost
Topic: EA Sports
Replies: 22
Views: 3094

Re: EA Sports

At the risk of setting HZ off I really do think this will do a lot for the university and a the program. My kids look at the Hens differently because they are “In the Game.” https://x.com/delaware_fb/status/1928134652272759230?s=46&t=4p0tRPfmr8Vg_pquooqVoA That damn cartoon chicken! Grrr.
by Big R
Thu May 01, 2025 1:11 am
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Yarns
Replies: 44
Views: 20148

Re: Yarns

BlueHenBill wrote: Tue Apr 29, 2025 6:24 pm So waht are the situations at New Orleans for RBs, Green Bay for DBs, Patriots for WRs, and Chiefs for OL?
Good questions, Bill. Why don’t you do some on-line research and let us know what you find out?
by Big R
Sat Apr 26, 2025 9:31 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Yarns
Replies: 44
Views: 20148

Re: Yarns

I’m guessing he’ll end up as a free agent unless someone takes a 7th round flier on him. The free agent route may be the best chance for him to make a roster or practice squad. He’ll be able to pick the best situation for himself if he’s a free agent. Good luck to Marcus!!! I think the Saints may b...
by Big R
Thu Apr 24, 2025 9:34 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Yarns
Replies: 44
Views: 20148

Re: Yarns

On day of draft, Yarns has dropped in these rankings. He was in the 180s overall earlier in the week. Now has end of 7th round grade with the following analysis added: Yarns accelerates through the line of scrimmage when he runs inside and can get to the corner when he runs outside. He ran well at ...
by Big R
Tue Apr 22, 2025 10:25 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Yarns
Replies: 44
Views: 20148

Re: Yarns

From 49ers site article above: NFL.com projects Yarns to be a priority free agent. Analyst Lance Zierlein offered this assessment in his draft profile: "Two-year starter from the FCS who needs a very specific role to have a long-term chance. Yarns was a productive three-down player at Delaware...
by Big R
Sat Apr 19, 2025 2:02 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Spring Practice
Replies: 122
Views: 41631

Re: Spring Practice

Don’t know - could be.
by Big R
Fri Apr 18, 2025 9:41 pm
Forum: The Roost
Topic: Game Thread: Blue-White
Replies: 29
Views: 10945

Re: Game Thread: Blue-White

So how were the various Mano y Mano competitions?