PromoTheRobot Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) UB hosts Ohio this afternoon (11/24) at 1pm. The Bulls are 5-6 and need this game to become bowl eligible, so it's like a playoff game. You might also want to watch this game for a couple of UB players who could be draft prospects. QB Tyree Jackson (#3 6' 7" 245) is only a sophomore but has the tools to be a 2019/2020 NFL prospect. Another one is WR Anthony Johnson. (#83 6' 2" 207) A junior who is ranked #3 in FBS for yrads/game and TDs. Then on defense it's LB Khalil Hodge. (#4 6' 1" 235) Hodge, another junior, goes into this game ranked #2 in FBS for tackles. The game is on Watch ESPN/ESPN3. Edited November 24, 2017 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I’ll be watching from afar on ESPN3. Hopefully some people in Buffalo will actually show up, but I don’t have much faith in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) I don't know why they don't play these Thanksgiving weekend games at New Era. Last time they played there they drew 26,000. If they have a 1,000 at that mausoleum called UB Stadium I'll be surprised. Edited November 24, 2017 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I’ll be watching before I get on the road for the iron bowl (lamp). If they would have pulled out that 7 OT game they’d be in. I’m hoping that they pull this out and get that bowl bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 TJ-->AJ = TD opening drive. 7-0 Bulls. Sack, fumble, return for TD. Just 4 minutes in, 14-0 Bulls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Bay Chad Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Go bulls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUNCH OF MULARKEY Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Also state football championships involving 3 section 6 teams. Maple grove, west Seneca west today. Lancaster Sunday at 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 55 yds TJ-->AJ. 21-7 Bulls. Jackson 6-6 143 yds 2 TDs and it's still the 1st Q. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 UB always beats OU in Buffalo. OU is a good team but I expect UB to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 End of 1 24-7 Bulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 UB is gonna win the MAC next year guaranteed lots of takent coming back and some nice recruits coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 24-10 at the half. 25mph wind blowing eastward limiting the Bulls offense in the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Good for UB. If I was running that program, it'd be a powerhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Some people love Bowl games. Fine. Some people see them for what they are. Like an exhibition or like playing in the loser bracket of a big basketball tournament for 10th and 11th place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, cba fan said: Some people love Bowl games. Fine. Some people see them for what they are. Like an exhibition or like playing in the loser bracket of a big basketball tournament for 10th and 11th place. For MAC schools, they help with recruiting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, cba fan said: Some people love Bowl games. Fine. Some people see them for what they are. Like an exhibition or like playing in the loser bracket of a big basketball tournament for 10th and 11th place. You obviously have never played college football. It's a huge accomplishment and means a lot to the players. And for a program like UB, it's a huge step in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 17-0 3rd for Ohio. Game tied 24-24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: 17-0 3rd for Ohio. Game tied 24-24. Promo, you are a jinx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 ESPN3? Can't find it. Hope they close out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 1 minute ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: ESPN3? Can't find it. Hope they close out! ESPN 3 is to watch online 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 31-24 Bulls with 8 to play. 14 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: ESPN3? Can't find it. Hope they close out! WatchESPN.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 KJ Osborn with the big punt return! and Emmanuel Reed plows it in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) 53 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: You obviously have never played college football. It's a huge accomplishment and means a lot to the players. And for a program like UB, it's a huge step in the right direction. I get the yearning for programs with no bowl history wanting to get to a bowl. (I know it is a fun vacation for the players. I am just thinking from a fan perspective since this is a fan site, not a players site) however for teams like high level IOWA and others who routinely go to lower bowls and lose it is a let down that fans don't get up for as much anymore. Some programs even turn down invitations to lower bowls. Edited November 24, 2017 by cba fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, cba fan said: I get the yearning for programs with no bowl history wanting to get to a bowl. (I know it is a fun vacation for the players. I am just thinking from a fan perspective since this is a fan site, not a players site) however for teams like high level IOWA and others who routinely go to lower bowls and lose it is a let down that fans don't get up for as much anymore. Some programs even turn down invitations to lower bowls. Yeah well not everyone can be in a power 5 conference. Khalil Hodge int in the end zone foils Ohio. 2 minutes to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) I have Khalil Hodge as a top 8 ILB prospect going into next years draft He is absolutely getting drafted top 4 rounds Edited November 24, 2017 by Buffalo716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said: I have Khalil Hodge as a top 8 ILB prospect going into next years draft He is absolutely getting drafted top 4 rounds He is impressive. Another UB Khalil in the NFL? Final: UB-31 Ohio-24. Now cross your fingers for a bowl invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Just now, PromoTheRobot said: He is impressive. Another UB Khalil in the NFL? 100% he is probably the most highly touted Bull in scouting circles as a consensus He's 6'1. Close to 240 . A sideline to sideline ILB who never comes off the field Has like 170 tackles this year. The Arrow is in a very high upward trajectory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Props to UB - Leipold has them pointed in the right direction. If not for the QB injuries this year, the team could have gone 9-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Proud of the alma mater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 24 minutes ago, Flip Johnson said: Props to UB - Leipold has them pointed in the right direction. If not for the QB injuries this year, the team could have gone 9-3. I’ve always liked Leipold. Great hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 19 hours ago, cba fan said: Some people love Bowl games. Fine. Some people see them for what they are. Like an exhibition or like playing in the loser bracket of a big basketball tournament for 10th and 11th place. Or you can embrace the cool format and have fun watching college bowl games with your family and friends. Set up a big bracket, get some good food and drinks, and enjoy the games. Its what we call enjoying WHAT IS in my house, you should try it. It's a lot more fun than mocking it and saying it's stupid (also a free life lesson for you) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 12 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: I’ve always liked Leipold. Great hire. He's the type of coach that if your administration gives him the support he will in time build up the program. He's not the type of coach that a high profile would pursue because he isn't a dynamic personality offering a formula for a quick fix. He is the type of person who gets comfortable in his setting and quietly step by step builds a program. As you said this was terrific hire. Right person for the right place. I just hope that the people in the area appreciate his entertaining brand of football and support him with people in the stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 19 minutes ago, JohnC said: He's the type of coach that if your administration gives him the support he will in time build up the program. He's not the type of coach that a high profile would pursue because he isn't a dynamic personality offering a formula for a quick fix. He is the type of person who gets comfortable in his setting and quietly step by step builds a program. As you said this was terrific hire. Right person for the right place. I just hope that the people in the area appreciate his entertaining brand of football and support him with people in the stands. Like Buffalo716 said, this could have been a 9-win season with Jackson didn't miss 4 games with a knee injury. The Bulls are potent on offense while the defense, outside of Hodge, is mediocre. Still it's good college ball. Considering all the angina the Bills cause people, a nice football diversion is appreciated. Almost every game is on TV or online, the school makes a big effort to entertain at home games with a big tailgate and name bands, parking is free and tickets are cheap enough you can take a family to a game and spend under $100 including concessions. Same for basketball. Both men's and women's teams are good this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 On November 24, 2017 at 1:05 PM, PromoTheRobot said: Yeah well not everyone can be in a power 5 conference. Khalil Hodge int in the end zone foils Ohio. 2 minutes to go. That was a great play. They are playing very well now. I guess my timing was off. I could've sworn the game was Friday but I couldn't find it on ESPN3 and then it appeared in Upcoming Games as today at 4. In the meantime I saw this thread but watched the game today anyways. Even though I hope to be around several more years, I know I won't likely see the Bulls competing for the national title (unless they expand the playoffs to 16). So, it was great in 2008 when the Bulls went to their first bowl after winning the MAC and then went to another a few years later. Now I just hope to see a bowl win. Early days of the AFL gave teams exclusive rights for players within their region. Too bad that practice doesn't exist today as the Bills would benefit from having first crack at T. Jackson, A. Johnson and Hodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 21 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: I’ve always liked Leipold. Great hire. Big Wisconsin Whitewater fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 4 hours ago, LittleJoeCartwright said: That was a great play. They are playing very well now. I guess my timing was off. I could've sworn the game was Friday but I couldn't find it on ESPN3 and then it appeared in Upcoming Games as today at 4. In the meantime I saw this thread but watched the game today anyways. Even though I hope to be around several more years, I know I won't likely see the Bulls competing for the national title (unless they expand the playoffs to 16). So, it was great in 2008 when the Bulls went to their first bowl after winning the MAC and then went to another a few years later. Now I just hope to see a bowl win. Early days of the AFL gave teams exclusive rights for players within their region. Too bad that practice doesn't exist today as the Bills would benefit from having first crack at T. Jackson, A. Johnson and Hodge. A national championship will simply never happen. You have to belong to a Power 5 conference and Buffalo simply doesn't have the athletic budget or donor base to play at that level. That said, they could move up to the AAC one day. But they have to start dominating the MAC first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1020780&draftyear=2019&genpos=ILB nfl draftscout has Khalil Hodge as the 7th ranked ILB prospect for 2019 draft! he has been shooting up draft boards all season and will be one of the most talked about MAC players next year Should be a Butkus finalist next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) Unfortunately it looks like there will be too may Bowl eligible teams this year. UB may be sitting home unless maybe some teams decline an invite. with the fan base here I can’t imagine the Bulls getting picked over any other programs Edited November 26, 2017 by zow2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 1 minute ago, zow2 said: Unfortunately it looks like there will be too may Bowl eligible teams this year. UB may be sitting home unless maybe some teams decline an invite. with the fan base here I can’t imagine the Bulls getting picked over any other programs They don't care about fan bases . they care about star power and UB has three stars in Tyree Jackson, Anthony Johnson and Khalil Hodge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Just now, Buffalo716 said: They don't care about fan bases . they care about star power and UB has three stars in Tyree Jackson, Anthony Johnson and Khalil Hodge Sure hope you’re right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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