American Rising on ESPN2: Memphis vs Houston Thread

[BugsyCT]

Everything changes game-by-game, but if Memphis' D can shut down Houston this much, our D can certainly hold their own against them too.

And a cold rainstorm would help. Sleet & snow would be even better.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

Does anyone remember a Big East game being as big as this? I don't, but my memory isn't what it used to be.

A sold out stadium in Houston. It looks good for the AAC.

A sold out stadium in Houston probably looks good to the Big 12.

 

[Dooley]

And we got a ballgame, gents. This is going to be a fun second half I think.

 

[BugsyCT]

These teams score truckloads of points. Guess neither is ever out of any game.

 

[Dooley]

That atmosphere is fun. This is why people like watching sports on TV - exciting game in an exciting atmosphere. Houston had struggled with attendance a bit this year but it looks like their fanbase really Cougared Up for tonight.

 

[Redding Husky]

Just have our schedule saved, so pulled these games...

2007:
#6 West Virginia @ #23 Cincinnati, WVU wins and remains in first place in late November

2008:
#2o Pittsburgh @ #19 Cincinnati, Thanksgiving weekend for the Big East title

2009:
#8 Cincinnati @ #21 South Florida on a Thursday night
#25 West Virginia @ #5 Cincinnati in November on a Friday night
#5 Cincinnati @ #15 Pittsburgh, last game of the season for the BE title and BCS bid

Thanks. Good memories of a good conference.

But the AAC is off to a pretty good start.

 

[Redding Husky]

Houston has survived two horrible calls and I think they've lost their QB.

 

[Huskygamble19]

Halftime adjustments bring out a whole new team. Never fails.

 

[Dooley]

That is the 5th false start this crowd has caused. Incredible job.

 

[Dooley]

Backup QB has definitely sparked this team. By the sounds of Herman's halftime interview, the ankle is pretty seriously injured. Doubtful he plays next weekend.

 

[Huskygamble19]

Memphis was all about preparing for Ward and now they have to figure out a plan against Postma.

 

[Tenspro2002]

I think I would have preferred Houston to win and to overlook us. We would be a classic "trap game".

I guess we'll have to settle for the "emotional letdown game" after losing the biggest game they've played in a while.

 

[FluxTZ]

I think I would have preferred Houston to win and to overlook us. We would be a classic "trap game".

I guess we'll have to settle for the "emotional letdown game" after losing the biggest game they've played in a while.

Not so fast my friend!

 

[Tommyboy]

I have no idea what targeting actually is.

Edit: ok. They reversed it. Good overrule.

 

[FluxTZ]

Memphis did everything wrong on this drive.

 

[BugsyCT]

UH takes the lead, but did they leave too much time?

 

[Jarhead_1775]

This backup is solid. Why can't we have nice things?

 

[Dooley]

What a comeback!

 

[FluxTZ]

This backup is solid. Why can't we have nice things?

We will next year.

 

[BleedBlue97]

Not to bash the kid, but I actually want to see Pastma, a walk-on (He had no stars on recruiting sites), against a much more stout defense like ours. I said just before the game began that Memphis' Defense has been horrendous this year, and that drive showed it.

 

[Dooley]

Would be great to have some electric crowd noise for Houston. A walk on backup QB and an OL with 3 FR.

 

[Dooley]

A heartbreaking last second loss by Houston here might actually help us out in the 1st half next week.

 

[FluxTZ]

Wowwwwwww

 

[Dooley]

Well, we got our night game!

#FILLTHERENT

 

[BugsyCT]

wow great game!