National Semifinals

[Turbonium]

Kutztown can make this game competitive, but a lot has to go right. I do think they are better equipped than Shepherd has been the last 2 years to put forth a performance that will keep the game close.

Bears offense is balanced and they lean on the run game, they need to shorten the game and absolutely pound the rock at Mines defense. Don't stop and take what they give you to convert 1st downs.

If the Bears commit a turnover or 2, they will lose by 30+, can't afford any given the talent discrepancy we are going to see.

Make Mines earn each point on sustained drives. They are used to scoring in bunches and QUICKLY. Do not play Shepherd's coverage of "bite on any play fake or double move" and play your coverages and TACKLE. Mines is going to make catches, but you can't blow coverages and allow long touchdown plays. Tackle and live to fight the next play.

Run the ball, work the clock and limit big plays. Bears will have a punchers chance if they can do that.

There's zero way they are running the ball on Mines, it's a great game plan until you look at them holding CWU to 7 yards rushing I believe it was?

[ssidiver]

KU's flight out to Denver.

https://www.flightaware.com/live/fli...500Z/KABE/KDEN

[Fightingscot82]

KU's flight out to Denver.

https://www.flightaware.com/live/fli...500Z/KABE/KDEN

NCAA springing for that luxurious "ultra low cost carrier" flight for these kids.

[IUPNation]

NCAA springing for that luxurious "ultra low cost carrier" flight for these kids.

I have heard Avelo isn’t that bad. They set up shop at New Castle County Airport south of Wilmington. It’s the only commercial airline operating out of there. That airport should be utilized more to take some pressure off PHL.

[EyeoftheHawk]

NCAA springing for that luxurious "ultra low cost carrier" flight for these kids.

I’ve never even heard of that airline! At least it’s a direct flight.

[Fightingscot82]

I’ve never even heard of that airline! At least it’s a direct flight.

Yeah that's what shocked me the most - direct from Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Denver. Its pretty rare that I can get direct from Pittsburgh to Denver.

[Ram040506]

Yeah that's what shocked me the most - direct from Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Denver. Its pretty rare that I can get direct from Pittsburgh to Denver.

Its always direct when they charter the flight for you. Shepherd went from Hagerstown, MD direct to Denver and up to Big Rapids for Ferris the previous year.

[ShipAlum]

The weather forecast for Saturday in Golden, CO is mostly sunny with a high of 35 degrees.

[TDBoi8136]

Anybody plan on watching Lenoir-Rhyne vs Harding before the KU game?

[CUlater]

Harding up 14-0 at the end of 1. LR lucky to not be down 21-0…this one could get outta hand quick.

[Ship69]

Harding is up 21-0 and basically pounding L-R so far. It's interesting to keep in mind that Lenoir-Rhyne was not even challenged in its three wins in Region 2. From what I've seen of D2 playoff ball the past couple of years, it looks as if about 8-10 D2 teams in any given year are playing football at another level from the rest. Most of us are playing for scraps. They showed the Harding indoor practive facility, which would rival that of a lot of D1 programs.

[IUPNation]

Eleanor is Whining!

[CUlater]

LR has packed it in, 48-7 mid 3rd. Harding is a physical bunch. Unfortunately I think we’ll see more of the same later this afternoon

[TDBoi8136]

The SR 3 fans remind me of SEC fans. That's not a good thing

[TDBoi8136]

My nerves are hitting. It's finally about to happen