Men's Basketball
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Eastern Illinois Panthers
Venue: Anderson Arena (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 7:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
One last visit to Anderson Arena to close out the year.
This game was ugly. The Falcons were 4-6 coming in, and the Panthers were 1-10, and it showed. The first half looked like both teams were playing in mittens and blindfolds, and the ball was just bouncing around at random. It picked up some in the second half, but at no point did the product on the court resemble what Division I college basketball is supposed to look like.
The biggest problem is that neither team had the slightest idea how to score. Each team made just over 29% of their shots. On the bright side for the Falcons, they rebounded fairly well, but they had a hard time doing anything with the ball once they brought it down. They really need to improve on their free-throw shooting. If they had a better percentage from the line, that would have made this win a little more comfortable.
Still, a win is a win, and at this point we fans can't really be too picky. Right now it's more about improvement than it is about wins anyway. It would be nice if they could become a decent team at some point during MAC play, and I don't think that's entirely out of the question. Otis Polk, for one, is starting to look like he knows what he's doing, which is fantastic news for the Falcons if he can learn to stay out of foul trouble--he committed four fouls in just nine minutes of action against Eastern Illinois, but he also scored six points and pulled down five offensive boards. If he can stay on the floor, he can be a monster. With the gutty play of Nate Miller (17 pts., 14 rebounds) and the emering point guard play of Joe Jakubowski, there are some pieces there. If Chris Knight can return to his early season form, I still think this can be a respectable team by the time the MAC Tournament rolls around.
The Falcons will ring in the New Year with two more home games this week: against Duquesne on Wednesday, and then the MAC opener against Ohio next Saturday. I'll be in attendance for both.
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Saturday, December 29, 2007
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Temple 72 Bowling Green 55
Men's Basketball
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Temple Owls
Venue: Anderson Arena (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 2:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi
Having already beaten Cincinnati this season, a win over Temple would have given BG another win over a "name" program and something else to hang their hats on as they build toward the MAC season.
Alas, it wasn't to be. The Falcons played really well in the first half and went into the locker room with a 31-all tie. In the locker room, though, it seems like they lost their mojo. They looked discombobulated to start the second half, and they were never able to get on track as the Owls took the opportunity to build and keep a big lead.
Simply put, the Falcons just couldn't put the ball in the basket. They only hit two three-pointers in the game--one early on, and one in desperation time toward the end of the game. Even inside, though, they just couldn't get the ball to go in the hole. Freshman phenom Chris Knight, who played so well in the tournament in Cincinnati, scored only two points. He fought through it in the first half, pulling down a bunch of rebounds, but it looked like frustration took its toll in the second half. He hung his head early, and never seemed to get out of that funk.
Give Temple credit, though--they're a good team. If BG had shot better, they still may not have won, although at least the game would have been closer. Hopefully they can just put this one behind them and get back to playing good, solid team basketball. Their next game is on Tuesday night at Furman, so we'll see if they can get back on track then.
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Temple Owls
Venue: Anderson Arena (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 2:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi
Having already beaten Cincinnati this season, a win over Temple would have given BG another win over a "name" program and something else to hang their hats on as they build toward the MAC season.
Alas, it wasn't to be. The Falcons played really well in the first half and went into the locker room with a 31-all tie. In the locker room, though, it seems like they lost their mojo. They looked discombobulated to start the second half, and they were never able to get on track as the Owls took the opportunity to build and keep a big lead.
Simply put, the Falcons just couldn't put the ball in the basket. They only hit two three-pointers in the game--one early on, and one in desperation time toward the end of the game. Even inside, though, they just couldn't get the ball to go in the hole. Freshman phenom Chris Knight, who played so well in the tournament in Cincinnati, scored only two points. He fought through it in the first half, pulling down a bunch of rebounds, but it looked like frustration took its toll in the second half. He hung his head early, and never seemed to get out of that funk.
Give Temple credit, though--they're a good team. If BG had shot better, they still may not have won, although at least the game would have been closer. Hopefully they can just put this one behind them and get back to playing good, solid team basketball. Their next game is on Tuesday night at Furman, so we'll see if they can get back on track then.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Bowling Green 37 Toledo 10
College Football
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Toledo Rockets
Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 2:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
There's only one thing better than beating your rival, and that's laying a serious smackdown on your rival. The Falcons played their best all-around game of the season and handled the Rockets in all phases of the game.
First off, I want to give kudos to the people who came out to watch this one in person. For a nationally televised game on a fairly cold afternoon on the day after Thanksgiving, there was a pretty healthy crowd. And they were into it, too, coming to their feet and making noise when the Falcons needed a big play. Quite often at BG games I feel like I'm all alone when I stand up and get loud, but the home crowd definitely had my back for this one.
I was very pleasantly surprised by the way the defense played. That's been the weak link for the Falcons in quite a few games this season, but they stepped up against Toledo. The pass coverage was good, they got pressure on the quarterback, and most importantly, they tackled relatively well, which was huge in limited Toledo's rushing attack, which is pretty potent.
The offense seemed like they were going to struggle a bit at first, but once they got into a little bit of a rhythm, they were just fun to watch. QB Tyler Sheehan had all day to make his throws, and he took advantage of it, finding guys open downfield and letting them make plays.
BG finishes the regular season at 8-4 and now just waits to see which bowl they'll be invited to, and who the opponent will be. A bowl game will be a sweet way to end a season that had some ups and downs, and the extra practice time will help this still-young team become even better for next season.
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Toledo Rockets
Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 2:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
There's only one thing better than beating your rival, and that's laying a serious smackdown on your rival. The Falcons played their best all-around game of the season and handled the Rockets in all phases of the game.
First off, I want to give kudos to the people who came out to watch this one in person. For a nationally televised game on a fairly cold afternoon on the day after Thanksgiving, there was a pretty healthy crowd. And they were into it, too, coming to their feet and making noise when the Falcons needed a big play. Quite often at BG games I feel like I'm all alone when I stand up and get loud, but the home crowd definitely had my back for this one.
I was very pleasantly surprised by the way the defense played. That's been the weak link for the Falcons in quite a few games this season, but they stepped up against Toledo. The pass coverage was good, they got pressure on the quarterback, and most importantly, they tackled relatively well, which was huge in limited Toledo's rushing attack, which is pretty potent.
The offense seemed like they were going to struggle a bit at first, but once they got into a little bit of a rhythm, they were just fun to watch. QB Tyler Sheehan had all day to make his throws, and he took advantage of it, finding guys open downfield and letting them make plays.
BG finishes the regular season at 8-4 and now just waits to see which bowl they'll be invited to, and who the opponent will be. A bowl game will be a sweet way to end a season that had some ups and downs, and the extra practice time will help this still-young team become even better for next season.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Bowling Green 86 Morehead State 70
Men's Basketball
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Morehead State Eagles
Venue: Anderson Arena (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 4:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi
Another year, another home-opening win for the Falcons. This one was different, though, in that it was the first home victory for new BGSU coach Louis Orr.
The crowd was fairly decent for a day that featured some healthy competition for sports fans' attention in the form of the Ohio State-Michigan football game. I think the attendance numbers will grow for this team as the wins pile up and people start to realize how much fun they are to watch. These aren't Dan Dakich's Falcons anymore (and that's not a slam on Coach Dakich, just a comment on Coach Orr's team playing a style that many consider to be more fan-friendly).
Two good things about this game that I want to note:
The Falcons were able to keep their cool when the Eagles made a little bit of a run. BG led for the entire game, but Morehead State was able to close within 8 points in the second half. Instead of folding and letting them back into the game, BG was able to keep scoring and push the lead back to double digits.
Also, BG had a great, balanced scoring attack on a day when leading scorer Chris Knight played somewhat limited minutes due to foul trouble and maybe a little bit of an injury or illness. Last year, if Martin Samarco was out of the game, BG's scoring went downhill fast. This year, it looks like they'll be able to overcome that sort of obstacle, and that bodes well.
Yes, it was the beginning of a new era for Falcon hoops, and I'm glad I was there to see it.
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Morehead State Eagles
Venue: Anderson Arena (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 4:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi
Another year, another home-opening win for the Falcons. This one was different, though, in that it was the first home victory for new BGSU coach Louis Orr.
The crowd was fairly decent for a day that featured some healthy competition for sports fans' attention in the form of the Ohio State-Michigan football game. I think the attendance numbers will grow for this team as the wins pile up and people start to realize how much fun they are to watch. These aren't Dan Dakich's Falcons anymore (and that's not a slam on Coach Dakich, just a comment on Coach Orr's team playing a style that many consider to be more fan-friendly).
Two good things about this game that I want to note:
The Falcons were able to keep their cool when the Eagles made a little bit of a run. BG led for the entire game, but Morehead State was able to close within 8 points in the second half. Instead of folding and letting them back into the game, BG was able to keep scoring and push the lead back to double digits.
Also, BG had a great, balanced scoring attack on a day when leading scorer Chris Knight played somewhat limited minutes due to foul trouble and maybe a little bit of an injury or illness. Last year, if Martin Samarco was out of the game, BG's scoring went downhill fast. This year, it looks like they'll be able to overcome that sort of obstacle, and that bodes well.
Yes, it was the beginning of a new era for Falcon hoops, and I'm glad I was there to see it.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Bowling Green 44 Akron 20
College Football
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Akron Zips
Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Attending this game was a last-minute decision. Part of the deal I made with myself when I decided to go to the basketball game on Thursday was that I would skip this game. In the end, though, the call of the Friday night lights was too strong for me to resist. Sure, I could have gone to a local high school playoff game instead, but it wouldn't have been nearly the same as being in the stands to cheer on a team I'm invested in.
And I'm extremely glad I went, because the Falcons looked good. Really good, in fact, particularly on offense. Which is amazing, if you think about it--top receiver Corey Partridge was out with an injury, as were top running backs Willie Geter and Eric Ransom (who's been out since the first game). Anthony Turner really stepped up in his slash role, though, and Tyler Sheehan looked to be back in early season form. He was making good throws, and the receivers were making good plays on them, and everything was clicking on that side of the ball.
Defensively, well...the Falcons still don't know how to tackle. They created some takeaways at some key points, though, and that really helped a lot. They've really been hurt by injuries on that side of the ball as well, and it didn't help when linebacker John Haneline went down early in the game with a possibly broken foot. The guys who were pressed into service did some good things. I feel like the defense has a lot of potential. Here's hoping they can still put it together at some point this season.
I got pretty excited at one point when I noticed that Troy's high school football coach was in attendance, as I automatically assumed he was escorting a potential recruit from Troy's team. I think he was just taking in a game with his family, though.
It was a perfect night for a football game, and I'm really, really glad I didn't miss it. It was a little chilly, but there was no wind (which is an extreme rarity for Bowling Green), and I was perfectly comfortable in a sweatshirt over a long-sleeved t-shirt. I went down onto the field for the alma mater with the team after the game, which was my first time on the new FieldTurf. It's pretty sweet.
Just one more home game remains for the Falcons: the hated Toledo Rockets on the day after Thanksgiving. That comes during another perfect storm of Falcon athletics, as there's a men's basketball game (vs. Temple) the next day in Anderson Arena. I have a feeling that I'll be partaking in another double dip that weekend.
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Akron Zips
Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Attending this game was a last-minute decision. Part of the deal I made with myself when I decided to go to the basketball game on Thursday was that I would skip this game. In the end, though, the call of the Friday night lights was too strong for me to resist. Sure, I could have gone to a local high school playoff game instead, but it wouldn't have been nearly the same as being in the stands to cheer on a team I'm invested in.
And I'm extremely glad I went, because the Falcons looked good. Really good, in fact, particularly on offense. Which is amazing, if you think about it--top receiver Corey Partridge was out with an injury, as were top running backs Willie Geter and Eric Ransom (who's been out since the first game). Anthony Turner really stepped up in his slash role, though, and Tyler Sheehan looked to be back in early season form. He was making good throws, and the receivers were making good plays on them, and everything was clicking on that side of the ball.
Defensively, well...the Falcons still don't know how to tackle. They created some takeaways at some key points, though, and that really helped a lot. They've really been hurt by injuries on that side of the ball as well, and it didn't help when linebacker John Haneline went down early in the game with a possibly broken foot. The guys who were pressed into service did some good things. I feel like the defense has a lot of potential. Here's hoping they can still put it together at some point this season.
I got pretty excited at one point when I noticed that Troy's high school football coach was in attendance, as I automatically assumed he was escorting a potential recruit from Troy's team. I think he was just taking in a game with his family, though.
It was a perfect night for a football game, and I'm really, really glad I didn't miss it. It was a little chilly, but there was no wind (which is an extreme rarity for Bowling Green), and I was perfectly comfortable in a sweatshirt over a long-sleeved t-shirt. I went down onto the field for the alma mater with the team after the game, which was my first time on the new FieldTurf. It's pretty sweet.
Just one more home game remains for the Falcons: the hated Toledo Rockets on the day after Thanksgiving. That comes during another perfect storm of Falcon athletics, as there's a men's basketball game (vs. Temple) the next day in Anderson Arena. I have a feeling that I'll be partaking in another double dip that weekend.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Bowling Green 59 Wayne State 44
Men's Basketball (exhibition)
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Wayne State Warriors
Venue: Anderson Arena (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 7:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
It was just an exhibition game, but I drove from Troy to Bowling Green to be there just the same. Are you kidding me? Exhibition or not, this was the first game for the Falcons under new head coach Louis Orr. Being the BG hoops junkie I am, I wasn't about to miss the beginning of a new era.
Going to games at Anderson Arena from now on is going to be quite a different experience than it has been for the past ten years. This team wants to play fast, which is quite a contrast from the conservative style of play we had under Coach Dakich. Granted, this being their first time out, they weren't always successful, but they kept their eyes up and pushed the ball as much as possible. They also drive a lot more to the hoop, rather than cutting, screening, and passing. It's going to take some time, but it's going to be fun to watch.
Defensively, they looked pretty good. They held Wayne State to a low percentage, and didn't commit nearly as many fouls as has been customary. I don't think they reached the double bonus in either half, which is quite a difference from what Falcon fans are used to.
First impressions:
Chris Knight is going to be a hell of a player for the Falcons. He had to sit out last year, but Coach Dakich raved about how good he's going to be. He looked good in his first time out. It looks like he can score from anywhere, and he's also a good rebounder.
Nate Miller was our leading scorer, despite looking frustrated on offense for most of the night. That's good to see. On nights when he's feeling it, he's going to fill it up.
We still seem to have some trouble getting the ball into the post. With Coach Orr's past as a standout post player, I'm sure this is something that will improve. Starting center Marc Larson had just one point. Otis Polk played pretty well in the second half, though, getting some stickback points. I think we'll have a pretty healthy game down low if these two sophomores can come along.
Freshman Joe Jakubowski will be the starting point guard at some point this season, likely sooner than later.
The foul shooting has to get better. On this night, it was dreadful.
I have no feeling at this point for how the Falcons will fare in the MAC, but I do think that they're going to be better than people expect. Now, I'm a fan of Coach Dakich (now an assistant at Indiana), but getting some new blood into the program was probably a good thing, and Coach Orr seems like the right guy.
The Falcons open the season at the Peggy Cronin Classic tournament in Cincinnati on November 9, 10, and 11.
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Wayne State Warriors
Venue: Anderson Arena (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 7:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
It was just an exhibition game, but I drove from Troy to Bowling Green to be there just the same. Are you kidding me? Exhibition or not, this was the first game for the Falcons under new head coach Louis Orr. Being the BG hoops junkie I am, I wasn't about to miss the beginning of a new era.
Going to games at Anderson Arena from now on is going to be quite a different experience than it has been for the past ten years. This team wants to play fast, which is quite a contrast from the conservative style of play we had under Coach Dakich. Granted, this being their first time out, they weren't always successful, but they kept their eyes up and pushed the ball as much as possible. They also drive a lot more to the hoop, rather than cutting, screening, and passing. It's going to take some time, but it's going to be fun to watch.
Defensively, they looked pretty good. They held Wayne State to a low percentage, and didn't commit nearly as many fouls as has been customary. I don't think they reached the double bonus in either half, which is quite a difference from what Falcon fans are used to.
First impressions:
Chris Knight is going to be a hell of a player for the Falcons. He had to sit out last year, but Coach Dakich raved about how good he's going to be. He looked good in his first time out. It looks like he can score from anywhere, and he's also a good rebounder.
Nate Miller was our leading scorer, despite looking frustrated on offense for most of the night. That's good to see. On nights when he's feeling it, he's going to fill it up.
We still seem to have some trouble getting the ball into the post. With Coach Orr's past as a standout post player, I'm sure this is something that will improve. Starting center Marc Larson had just one point. Otis Polk played pretty well in the second half, though, getting some stickback points. I think we'll have a pretty healthy game down low if these two sophomores can come along.
Freshman Joe Jakubowski will be the starting point guard at some point this season, likely sooner than later.
The foul shooting has to get better. On this night, it was dreadful.
I have no feeling at this point for how the Falcons will fare in the MAC, but I do think that they're going to be better than people expect. Now, I'm a fan of Coach Dakich (now an assistant at Indiana), but getting some new blood into the program was probably a good thing, and Coach Orr seems like the right guy.
The Falcons open the season at the Peggy Cronin Classic tournament in Cincinnati on November 9, 10, and 11.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Ohio 38 Bowling Green 27
College Football
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Ohio Bobcats
Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 6:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: McComas
I'm trying to think of something positive to say about this game, and I'm drawing a blank. Offense, defense, special teams--nothing really went the Falcons' way on this night.
Offensively, we moved the ball a little bit, but not enough to keep up with the Bobcats. Willie Geter looked good running the ball, and I think he's going to be a lot of fun to watch over the next few years. Beyond that, though...WR Corey Partridge was injured early on in the game, and it was a long night for the passing game over that. Dropped balls, poor passes, etc. QB Tyler Sheehan was often holding the ball way too long, and that led to an interception return for a TD when he got hit as he threw.
Defensively, I don't feel like the Falcons played too terribly, although, again, they certainly didn't do the job they needed to do. The problems they had were the same problems they've had for years--poor tackling, poor pass coverage.
Let me just stop myself there. The details don't matter. They lost, and it seemed like they beat themselves as much as they got beat by Ohio. That's the long and short of it, and it's a crappy way to lose.
On the bright side, I managed to coax my buddy Mike out to the game, which was cool. I hadn't seen him for probably about six months, so we got to hang out for a few hours and solve the world's problems (or at least the BG offense's), and that made the trip worthwhile even if the game didn't.
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Ohio Bobcats
Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 6:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: McComas
I'm trying to think of something positive to say about this game, and I'm drawing a blank. Offense, defense, special teams--nothing really went the Falcons' way on this night.
Offensively, we moved the ball a little bit, but not enough to keep up with the Bobcats. Willie Geter looked good running the ball, and I think he's going to be a lot of fun to watch over the next few years. Beyond that, though...WR Corey Partridge was injured early on in the game, and it was a long night for the passing game over that. Dropped balls, poor passes, etc. QB Tyler Sheehan was often holding the ball way too long, and that led to an interception return for a TD when he got hit as he threw.
Defensively, I don't feel like the Falcons played too terribly, although, again, they certainly didn't do the job they needed to do. The problems they had were the same problems they've had for years--poor tackling, poor pass coverage.
Let me just stop myself there. The details don't matter. They lost, and it seemed like they beat themselves as much as they got beat by Ohio. That's the long and short of it, and it's a crappy way to lose.
On the bright side, I managed to coax my buddy Mike out to the game, which was cool. I hadn't seen him for probably about six months, so we got to hang out for a few hours and solve the world's problems (or at least the BG offense's), and that made the trip worthwhile even if the game didn't.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Wayne 21 Troy 7
High School Football
Home Team: Wayne Warriors
Visiting Team: Troy Trojans
Venue: Heidkamp Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Read my thoughts here.
Home Team: Wayne Warriors
Visiting Team: Troy Trojans
Venue: Heidkamp Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Read my thoughts here.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Troy 36 Piqua 35
High School Football
Home Team: Troy Trojans
Visiting Team: Piqua Indians
Venue: Troy Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi, Amy
Read my thoughts here.
Home Team: Troy Trojans
Visiting Team: Piqua Indians
Venue: Troy Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi, Amy
Read my thoughts here.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Trotwood-Madison 20 Troy 19
High School Football
Home Team: Trotwood-Madison Rams
Visiting Team: Troy Trojans
Venue: Bob Driver Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Read my thoughts here.
Home Team: Trotwood-Madison Rams
Visiting Team: Troy Trojans
Venue: Bob Driver Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Read my thoughts here.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Northmont 38 Troy 14
High School Football
Home Team: Troy Trojans
Visiting Team: Northmont T-Bolts
Venue: Troy Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Read my thoughts here.
Home Team: Troy Trojans
Visiting Team: Northmont T-Bolts
Venue: Troy Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Read my thoughts here.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Bowling Green 41 Western Kentucky 21
College Football
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 6:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi, Mike, Lisa
I wish BG games had been like this when I was in school. I graduated in 2000, just before Urban Meyer took over the Falcon program, which was in dire straits. Losing was the order of the day, and Falcon football was not very popular. I'd commonly get to the stadium an hour before kickoff and be the only one there, or nearly so. Contrast that with this Homecoming contest--Brandi and rolled into town around 4:00 p.m., about two hours prior to kickoff, and the area around the stadium was abuzz with tailgating activity. Orange-clad folks were EVERYWHERE, and it was awesome.
There's not a whole lot to say about the game itself. It was a pretty standard beating of a team that was pretty overmatched. I'm still trying to get a gauge on exactly how good the Falcons are, though, so it was interesting for that reason. After the absolutely horrific performance they subjected us to last year, I'm still half-expecting a serious collapse. Well, "expecting" is actually too strong a word, and it lessens with each strong outing, but it lingers a little bit.
Also, it was BGSU's homecoming game. Brandi and I got a hotel room so we could stay in the area overnight. We originally planned to go out hardcore like we did when we lived in town, but Brandi's work schedule and recent exhaustion overruled those plans. Instead, we just went out for pizza with my cousin Mike and his wife Lisa, who joined us for the game, and hung out for a while. So that was pretty cool, and we'll just have to reschedule our painting of the town for another football weekend.
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 6:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi, Mike, Lisa
I wish BG games had been like this when I was in school. I graduated in 2000, just before Urban Meyer took over the Falcon program, which was in dire straits. Losing was the order of the day, and Falcon football was not very popular. I'd commonly get to the stadium an hour before kickoff and be the only one there, or nearly so. Contrast that with this Homecoming contest--Brandi and rolled into town around 4:00 p.m., about two hours prior to kickoff, and the area around the stadium was abuzz with tailgating activity. Orange-clad folks were EVERYWHERE, and it was awesome.
There's not a whole lot to say about the game itself. It was a pretty standard beating of a team that was pretty overmatched. I'm still trying to get a gauge on exactly how good the Falcons are, though, so it was interesting for that reason. After the absolutely horrific performance they subjected us to last year, I'm still half-expecting a serious collapse. Well, "expecting" is actually too strong a word, and it lessens with each strong outing, but it lingers a little bit.
Also, it was BGSU's homecoming game. Brandi and I got a hotel room so we could stay in the area overnight. We originally planned to go out hardcore like we did when we lived in town, but Brandi's work schedule and recent exhaustion overruled those plans. Instead, we just went out for pizza with my cousin Mike and his wife Lisa, who joined us for the game, and hung out for a while. So that was pretty cool, and we'll just have to reschedule our painting of the town for another football weekend.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Vandalia Butler 28 Troy 27
High School Football
Home Team: Troy Trojans
Visiting Team: Vandalia Butler Aviators
Venue: Troy Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Read my thoughts here.
Home Team: Troy Trojans
Visiting Team: Vandalia Butler Aviators
Venue: Troy Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Read my thoughts here.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Bowling Green 48 Temple 35
College Football
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Temple Owls
Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 12:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi
It was good to be back! This was the first time Brandi and I have been back to Bowling Green for a visit since she moved out of town in May and I did the same in July. It was also great to be back at the Doyt, which has been upgraded with FieldTurf and a completed Sebo Center, along with some other cosmetic upgrades, since the end of last season.
I got to watch each of the Falcons' first two games on television, but it's always a different world to see them in person. They looked good on TV, but the first half was a little bit of a different story. The offense was out of sync, committing two turnovers, and the defense was giving up some yards and points. The teams went into the locker room at halftime tied at 21.
The second half was a completely different story, and the spark was provided by the defense. I can't even tell you how good it feels to say that, after some subpar defensive play from the Falcons in recent years. Kenny Lewis started it off by stripping a Temple ballcarrier and taking the ball to the house, and later Orlando Barrow recovered a fumble (forced by Jacob Hardwick) in the endzone to make it 35-21. The offense would push it up to 48-21 before Temple put up a couple of junk TDs for the final score.
The game was good, the atmosphere was good, the crowd was good. The Sebo Center really adds a lot to the feel of gameday, and the new turf is sweet. I'm just glad this is the only noon start of the season--sitting out in the sun for four hours was not comfortable, even with plenty of sunscreen. I definitely prefer being out under the lights. We'll give that a try this coming weekend, when the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers travel to the Doyt for a non-conference matchup. That game is BG's homecoming, so Brandi and I will be sticking around afterwards for a night on the town.
Home Team: BGSU Falcons
Visiting Team: Temple Owls
Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Game Time: 12:00 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi
It was good to be back! This was the first time Brandi and I have been back to Bowling Green for a visit since she moved out of town in May and I did the same in July. It was also great to be back at the Doyt, which has been upgraded with FieldTurf and a completed Sebo Center, along with some other cosmetic upgrades, since the end of last season.
I got to watch each of the Falcons' first two games on television, but it's always a different world to see them in person. They looked good on TV, but the first half was a little bit of a different story. The offense was out of sync, committing two turnovers, and the defense was giving up some yards and points. The teams went into the locker room at halftime tied at 21.
The second half was a completely different story, and the spark was provided by the defense. I can't even tell you how good it feels to say that, after some subpar defensive play from the Falcons in recent years. Kenny Lewis started it off by stripping a Temple ballcarrier and taking the ball to the house, and later Orlando Barrow recovered a fumble (forced by Jacob Hardwick) in the endzone to make it 35-21. The offense would push it up to 48-21 before Temple put up a couple of junk TDs for the final score.
The game was good, the atmosphere was good, the crowd was good. The Sebo Center really adds a lot to the feel of gameday, and the new turf is sweet. I'm just glad this is the only noon start of the season--sitting out in the sun for four hours was not comfortable, even with plenty of sunscreen. I definitely prefer being out under the lights. We'll give that a try this coming weekend, when the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers travel to the Doyt for a non-conference matchup. That game is BG's homecoming, so Brandi and I will be sticking around afterwards for a night on the town.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Troy 27 Springfield North 7
High School Football
Home Team: Troy Trojans
Visiting Team: Springfield North Panthers
Venue: Troy Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi, Doug, Amy, Miranda
Read my thoughts here.
Home Team: Troy Trojans
Visiting Team: Springfield North Panthers
Venue: Troy Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi, Doug, Amy, Miranda
Read my thoughts here.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Troy 30 Fairborn 7
Friday, September 7, 2007
Sidney 17 Troy 14
Friday, August 31, 2007
Troy 38 Springfield South 6
High School Football
Home Team: Troy Trojans
Visiting Team: Springfield South Wildcats
Venue: Troy Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Read my thoughts here.
Home Team: Troy Trojans
Visiting Team: Springfield South Wildcats
Venue: Troy Memorial Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: None
Read my thoughts here.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Dublin Coffman 56 Troy 14
High School Football
Home Team: Coffman 'Rocks
Visiting Team: Troy Trojans
Venue: Coffman Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Matt, Jessica
Read my thoughts here.
Home Team: Coffman 'Rocks
Visiting Team: Troy Trojans
Venue: Coffman Stadium
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Matt, Jessica
Read my thoughts here.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Reds 8 Braves 7
Major League Baseball
Home Team: Cincinnati Reds (B. Livingston)
Visiting Team: Atlanta Braves (J. Reyes)
Venue: Great American Ball Park
Game Time: 7:05 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi, Amy, Doug, Miranda
Game Story | Official Box Score | My Photos
Going to this game was an unexpected surprise. My friend Amy won the tickets, and she and her husband Doug invited Brandi and I to go along. They also brought their nine-month old daughter Miranda to her first big-league ballgame. I normally don't really like babies, but she was really good the whole time, so that was cool.
The seats we had were really good, pretty much right behind third base, 25 or so rows up. The game went back and forth--Atlanta jumped out early, then the Reds came back and went ahead, then the Braves did the same, then the Reds tied and finally went ahead for good. It was a great game, and pretty much everybody in the Reds lineup did something, which was awesome.
At this point, I have an announcement to make. I've been passively seeking a new favorite player since Barry Larkin retired, and I believe I've finally found him. Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (whom I frequently refer to as "Beef") is an absolute joy to watch. On this night, he went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI, including the game winner. Every game, it seems, he does something that's worth seeing. I don't know his contract details or anything, but I really hope the Reds lock him up for the long haul.
Home Team: Cincinnati Reds (B. Livingston)
Visiting Team: Atlanta Braves (J. Reyes)
Venue: Great American Ball Park
Game Time: 7:05 p.m.
Fellow Attendees: Brandi, Amy, Doug, Miranda
Game Story | Official Box Score | My Photos
Going to this game was an unexpected surprise. My friend Amy won the tickets, and she and her husband Doug invited Brandi and I to go along. They also brought their nine-month old daughter Miranda to her first big-league ballgame. I normally don't really like babies, but she was really good the whole time, so that was cool.
The seats we had were really good, pretty much right behind third base, 25 or so rows up. The game went back and forth--Atlanta jumped out early, then the Reds came back and went ahead, then the Braves did the same, then the Reds tied and finally went ahead for good. It was a great game, and pretty much everybody in the Reds lineup did something, which was awesome.
At this point, I have an announcement to make. I've been passively seeking a new favorite player since Barry Larkin retired, and I believe I've finally found him. Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (whom I frequently refer to as "Beef") is an absolute joy to watch. On this night, he went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI, including the game winner. Every game, it seems, he does something that's worth seeing. I don't know his contract details or anything, but I really hope the Reds lock him up for the long haul.
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