Semi-Live Bowl Blogging from Blowing Rock
I am in a mountain condo on my blackberry, so don’t expect updates every 5 minutes or graphics of any kind. But I am ready and willing to sort of live blog today, for the last time in 2008.
I feel really good about today’s game, which I fear means impending doom.
3:04 – Eugene loses fumble on first offensive play. This is not starting well.
3:06 – Irving can’t hold onto tough INT. Rutgers converts on 3rd and long. Touchdown is imminent. We are going to have to score almost every possession today.
3:12 – I was wrong – Scarlet Knights forced to settle for 3? Nope, fake FG run in for six.
3:43 – While I ate my steak, the Pack scored 10 points. It would likely be 14-6, if not for a bad 3rd down drop by Andre Brown. So far, the WRs have come up huge. The RBs? Not so much. Wilson near flawless, with only 2 incompletions (throw away to avoid sack, and Brown’s drop). 10-6 Pack after 15 minutes of play.
3:50 – Teel misses wide open receivers on back to back plays. Rutgers punts from our 40 once again. Mike Archer still bending and not breaking.
3:54 – Circus catch by #13 (can that really be the Owen Spencer we know and love?).
4:01 – We are completely shutting down Rutgers’ run game. Maybe everyone does, but I like it anyway.
4:03 – I worry about this review. Thought he made the first down. Wait a minute, it’s not being reviewed! State takes over after a pretty weak punt. Still 10-6.
4:09 – Very weird and ineffective rugby-style punt by Pierson. Rutgers will take over in Wolfpack territory. Both offenses have really slowed down after quick starts.
4:17 – Nice defensive stand by Archer’s unit. Rutgers kicker shanks a bunny field goal. No wonder they ran a fake on their first attempt. State needs to bleed some clock on this possession, and not give Rutgers’ offense another shot this half.
4:25 – These officials suck. Sucking in our favor, but still…
4:30 – Spencer back to his usual butterfingered self. So Russell takes matters into his own hands on a great 15-yard scramble.
4:36 – Touchdown, Andre Brown!! That drive was all Russell, all the time. Let the 2009 Heisman campaign begin. As I’ve said, I would take him over Tebow right now. 17-6, 38 seconds left in the half. Shitty kickoff gives Rutgers a shot. Fuck.
4:39 – I can never remember a game being officiated more in NC State’s favor. This is pretty bad ass! 17-6 Pack at the half.
5:08 – If the coaches want RW to stay on the sidelines, they will have to shoot him. Critical 4th and 1 here.
5:10 – First and goal.
5:12 – Nice, timely holding call by our friendly zebras.
5:13 – Rutgers certainly practiced their gadget plays over the break. I’ve never seen an OT throw a pass in a game at any level.
5:15 – Shitty kicker time. He finally makes one. 17-9 Pack.
5:18 – Holy shit, we really are going to try playing Beck. Fuck me.
5:20 – Time to throw deep, Harrison. Jesus, that was a bad throw even by Beck’s meager standards. And the punt is blocked. Rutgers ball on our 15. Wilson needs to go back in, without question.
5:25 – One point game, all the momentum with Rutgers. Wilson is the only answer.
5:31 – We completely waste a huge kickoff return by Graham. Beck is worse than usual today. You have to think Tom O’Brien is simply taking the long view here – this game is a glorified exhibition, and he isn’t going to take any chances with 2009. Rutgers is going to win big unless our defense or special teams can come up with a score.
5:37 – Clem gets a pick, State ball on Rutgers 19. Should have been worth 3, but Beck throws it directly to a Scarlet Knight. Double fuck.
5:43 – First and goal. Stick a fork in this one, the Pack is done. It was still a good season.
5:52 – Here’s where we are – 13 minutes left, down 2. We need to run the kickoff back to the Rutgers 25 or better so Josh can kick a field goal.
6:01 – Wow, Evans had one more series of magic in him after all. That was the most unexpected thing I have ever seen. 23-19 after failed 2-point conversion.
6:16 – Second drive does not end well. Rutgers ball up three.
Final Score – Rutgers 29, NC State 23.
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I’ll be here. Was gonna watch the game at the neighborhood Tiki Bar, the owner is sick, shut the doors. Had to gather up the brewski and wings, make a mad dash for the house in time for kick off.
Kirk Herbstreit picking Rutgers by 22 !!
GO PACK !!!
What was that above?
I’ll be here. Was gonna watch the game at the neighborhood Tiki Bar, the owner is sick, shut the doors. Had to gather up the brewski and wings, make a mad dash for the house in time for kick off.
Kirk Herbstreit picking Rutgers by 22 !!
GO PACK !!!
Unlike BJD, my confidence has been somewhat shaky leading up to this game … which will hopefully mean we will blow them out of the water
Also, BJD – you mean you’re NOT going to live blog the Loyala basketball game tonight??? …
I keed, I keed
GO WOLFPACK!!!
Working from home and no cable yet. The Wolfpack Radio networks seemed to be closing all the loop holes towards the end of the season when it came to stations putting audio feed online.
Does anybody know of a way to listen to the game on the internet?
I’m looking. I’ll let you know if I find anything. Channelsurfing.com has the game listed but it’s not coming up.
well certainly not the best start
Fumble on the first play of scrimmage, off to a bad start. Rutgers knocking on the door. Dang turnover from Eugene.
WHAT!
For those unable to see or hear at the moment, first play from scrimmage Eugene rips off about 9 yards – and fumbles the football
We haven’t been turning the ball over while winning, and boom – just like that 1 play, 1 turnover
eek
Rutgers picked up a 3rd and 9 after that and it’s currently 3rd and goal from about the 6 yd. line
http://www.justin.tv/twwtv
Per packpride, seems to be working so far for video feed
Incomplete pass … Rutgers sets up for field goal
Fake … run in for TD
Not the greatest of starts at all
Extra point was blocked, though
6 – 0 Rutgers
D FENCE!!!!!!!!!
Man – only thing good about this start is the blocked extra point. I guess we know why they were faking now.
I wonder why Eugene got the start?
JC Neal is the worst 2 year starting defensive back in the history of the program.
ugh, just watching this happen on the espn scoreboard. At work today and on the west coast, so I’m gonna head to a bar for lunch to watch the second half.
Hmmm, I’m under moderation for the previous link. Because of a link?
How’s this
go to www . justin . tv . com / twwtv
that has to be the worst fake fg ive ever seen and yet it still worked only to have us block the extra point wtf
They are live bloggong here:
http://tinyurl.com/9b945q
Offense looking sharp ! Brown is in now. We need to answer right away, stop Rutgers from getting confidence.
Hell YEA !! Spencer holds on to the catch TD !!
Yay! Pass completion!
…and another for a TD!
TD SPENCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How long was that pass to Spencer?
Score 7-6 pack lead
OWEN CAUGHT THE BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TD PACK!!!!!!!!!
GO PACK!!!! 44 yd pass play and the extra point is good!!!!!!!
Owen Spencer! Yeah!