Navy v Memphis

[Rocktheworld]

They are screwing the conference but they are the better team so good for them.

As for our loss looking better because of them beating up Memphis....um....ok.

"Screwing" how, exactly? I sure hope you aren't alluding to Memphis's chances of getting in to the playoff. The chance was never there to be screwed. Even an undefeated Memphis would at best be on the fringe of the discussion. This isn't basketball where a Gonzaga or Wichita State can sweep a poor SOS and get a 1 seed.

 

[Jimdish255]

The result does nothing for the conference because Navy lost to ND. They were the better team but I don't look forward to playing them and their style of play makes them a perennial spoiler and throws off normal preparation. But this is the AAC and here we are. I just wish they had beaten ND but the Irish are solid this year and Reynolds went down early in that game.

FWIW Nebraska still in it against Mich St.

 

[whaler11]

OMG Memphis is going to get screwed out of the playoffs.

 

[husky210]

Memphis had no chance at the playoffs anyways

 

[whaler11]

Memphis had no chance at the playoffs anyways

They actually did - the hard part is winning all the games. People like worrying about low probablity hypotheticals.

 

[ecasadoSBU]

What a shame to see the American beating itself up. But that's the nature of sports. Memphis had the chance to win tonight and beat Houston and be solidly in the CFP Top 10. Navy came around and beat them up. Oh well, if you wanna make it you gotta earn it.

I'm proud of this conference though. Is it time to make the case of Power 6? Lets go Connecticut and the American!

 

[sportsart]

"Screwing" how, exactly? I sure hope you aren't alluding to Memphis's chances of getting in to the playoff. The chance was never there to be screwed. Even an undefeated Memphis would at best be on the fringe of the discussion. This isn't basketball where a Gonzaga or Wichita State can sweep a poor SOS and get a 1 seed.

Was talking about getting the New Year's day game for the G5. They never had a shot at the playoffs even at 12-0.

 

[huskymedic]

Navy v. UConn --- 343 total yards. 303 rushing, 40 passing. 28-18 Navy win.
Navy v. Memphis -- 459 total yards. 374 rushing, 85 passing. 45-20 Navy win.

 

[uconnphil2016]

You really don't like the US military huh?

How do you gather that? But to answer truthfully, not at all.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Who cares, other teams doing well in our conference only moves them further ahead of us on the realignment board. Happy they lost, if you can't stop the gimmick offenses, you don't deserve it.

 

[Pudge]

Number One - I'm pleased to report that Navy is in the other division of the AAC. We won't have to play them every year.

Number Tw0 - by the SportsArt method, we should root against UConn in two weeks ... because we will screw up the Conference by beating Houston.

 

[pnow15]

If you don't think that adding Navy and its wishbone offense and the Anchors Away song after every score is just plain college fun, you must be nutty.
This may be one of the most fun leagues in college now. Navy's wishbone is a little like Cuse's zone in the old Big East. Maybe we can add Army and BYU next year.

 

[uconnbill]

Who cares about this conference. Screw Memphis. They are hot garbage.

I care about the conference as long as UConn is in it as should you.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

How do you gather that? But to answer truthfully, not at all.

Weren't you the guy who lamented over masterbatory military celebrations? It comes through in your post. Maybe you'll smarten up in your older years.

 

[sportsart]

Number One - I'm pleased to report that Navy is in the other division of the AAC. We won't have to play them every year.

Number Tw0 - by the SportsArt method, we should root against UConn in two weeks ... because we will screw up the Conference by beating Houston.

First off..I know what you look like and I know where you sit.

Second...my point was I did not like the possibility of the AAC losing a New Years day bowl game due to a gimmick offense.

Third....I would never feel bad beating a team in Houston's position.

 

[BoatShow]

First off..I know what you look like and I know where you sit.

Second...my point was I did not like the possibility of the AAC losing a New Years day bowl game due to a gimmick offense.

Third....I would never feel bad beating a team in Houston's position.

Navy has a decent shot now at NY6. Temple and Houston will each have at least one more loss so they might be our best shot

 

[whaler11]

LOL. Gimmick.

If it works it's not a gimmick.

 

[Huskygamble19]

a gimmick would be trick plays. if that is the case, they are trying to trick you on every offensive play.

 

[The Viking]

Gimmick plays are what the Patriots run - not Navy.

I don't mind rooting for a service academy that is a good football program and who actually WANTS to be in the American conference.

 

[sportsart]

a gimmick would be trick plays. if that is the case, they are trying to trick you on every offensive play.

Sure looks like they are trying to trick you on every play to me. With that said I originally said "you know what I mean".

OK so they have a non traditional offense. Either way, Navy, Army and GA Tech can go play each other and find 9 other teams to join their conference.

I'm more of a traditional kind of guy.

 

[sportsart]

Just so you know....

Last week, we broke down the basic schemes and philosophies of the Navy flexbone offense. While the flexbone system is often considered to be a “gimmick” offense, that doesn’t mean it’s any easier to defend.

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2014/05/35605/film-study-defending-navy-flexbone

 

[whaler11]

What Navy runs is the opposite of a gimmick.

They show up every week and run the same thing that is in the films for decades.

They are running the most traditional offense on the planet. Unless the first college football you saw was in the 1990s.

 

[TRest]

First off..I know what you look like and I know where you sit.

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Is this a threat? Don't disagree with Sportsart or face his mighty wrath in the stands?

 

[Nostical]

Sorry Sportsart. I love Navy. Everything about them. The fact they can compete with undersized athletes who will go on to serve our country. The fact that they found an offensive formula to allow them to compensate. And they are brilliant at it. And how do you account for such a gutty defense able to stay with more gifted talent. Its amazing. And just like our fans, on every third down when Memphis needed to stop them, there was a collective disbelief. I've said that the only teams that beat us this year were Cincy and Navy. Both are outstanding. But we now have a shot to shock the world. I love our chances.

 

[uconnphil2016]

Weren't you the guy who lamented over masterbatory military celebrations? It comes through in your post. Maybe you'll smarten up in your older years.

Yes, maybe I'll smarten up....because there was DEFINITELY nothing fishy about military recognition at sporting events (except for the fact that congressional investigation revealed massive monetary exchange between the NFL and DOD for 'celebrating' military service). I can only hope to one day reach the zenith of wisdom that is Jimmy Serrano.