Put up or shut up week for me. Rourke and Dylan Conner said all the right things in Arkley article this week in the Messenger. First games offered disappointment, but real games start now ... yada, yada, yada.
I agreed with all of it.
But Saturday will be the true test of whether they can back the talk?
Is this the prohibitive MAC East favorite everyone thought they are?
Can the offense show some consistency despite some injuries at RB?
Can the defense do the same? Can they find a way to stop the run? This defense has been underwhelming to start the season thru four games. Havoc rating of 125 out of 130. That has to change. (Havoc rate is calculated by tallying the total number of tackles for loss, passes defensed (interceptions and breakups), and forced fumbles and dividing it by total plays.)
Defense rounded into form as season wore on last year. They have to do the same starting this week.
A loss at UB and Ohio is behind the 8-ball early in conference season especially with NIU on deck.
I think they're better than UB ... as does Vegas. But a decade of doom in upstate NY needs to be erased to prove it on the field.
Should be an interesting game. I think Ohio will be ready ... just hoping they can execute on the field where it counts.
Last Edited: 10/4/2019 3:16:36 PM by bshot44