This is why I love the film. I felt the same way when at the game, but the refs did a better job than I thought, They missed 1 or 2 calls and a had a pretty questionable call in the game but actually made the right calls when it mattered. One of the EV WR's wasn't close enough to be on the line which gave them back to back 5 guys in the back field. I had thought the calls were illegal motion but they were illegal formation. I am very impressed they got that blocked punt called right. I have no idea what that liberty kid was thinking. On film her clearly gets his hands on the ball and basically throws it through the endzone. Even if EV recovers the ball it's either Liberty's ball on the 1 or a safety. I think he just had a brain fart.
As for the game, This is the second game in a row EV has come out slow. The offense really looked fine with Pollard out. The QB had a great game and has served notice that stacking the box will only get you beat deep. Too many good athletes to cover man on man. The WR's were open all over the place. The defense is where we missed Pollard. The DB's struggled early on covering although got better as the game went on. I thought Liberty did a great job keeping EV off balance. They played a very good first half. BUT when your playing EV you better have something in the tank in the second half because EV does not tire easily.
I'm not sure if Liberty will make the playoffs, but they were fully healthy I heard for the first time this season. They looked better than advertised and shown in past games. You could tell their QB is still getting his rhythm down. They could surprise someone in the payoffs AND as usual they are very big. What is it with that area?
This the second time this year EV has come back from 17 or 18 points down and won. That's experience to have.
Oh one other note.. EV's RB future looks pretty bright.. they are on the 3rd string kid and he looked really good! I love his hard nose, run straight at you mind set. Also, it is nice to see they can lose a starting WR and RB for the season and not miss a beat. That is a good sign for the program. Very much have enjoyed the continued building of these kids!!
