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The location and the weather yesterday reminded me of the SMU loss at PSU; the combination of temperature, moisture and wind played a significant impact in both contests, yet I understand how these two (2) events followed the historical precedents, no blame intended whatsoever.

With that said, I would like to have seen the Ravens and Bills have played that contest inside covered stadium where the weather could not effect one opponent more than another.

Congratulations to the Bills, they deserve the win. Thank you Lamar, for the enjoyment that you delivered to me and so many of your fans.

Ipartiedwithhopgood said:

It's a grind. This is where losing Johnson really hurts the team.

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Would Chucky be the Chucky we know if he didn't get the minutes and opportunity he has now? That is one of the reasons he left Wisconsin because of the opportunity to be the PG. I fully understand what your are saying but since Johnson is not an option, we have to find someone (I guess its Edwards) to be that person if Chucky gets hurt or gets in foul trouble. We can only look within.

73Card said:

Thanks BooneCo_Card. The guys doing the broadcast didn't really get into that. The morning CJ failed to do so also. Anyway Ron King Louisville Central comes to mind although I have forgotten why he chose to play at FSU.

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You must have missed it during the game but the announcers did mention the uniforms during the game. They had a whole segment about them and they told the story of how Peyton got the team together this past year and told them the history of the dirt bowl. Also Edward’s in the post game mentioned them as well.

TheRealVille said:

Man, Lamar once again just can't get a break in these playoff games. The INT didn't hurt because Buffalo punted, but his fumble after the bad snap is just typical of the shit that seems to happen in the playoffs.

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The INT did hurt because it takes away an opportunity to come back down and score and put more pressure on Buffalo.

I want him back when his thumb is healthy enough where he can be a significant factor.

TheRealVille said:

It's remarkable how the women are matching the men with 7 wins in a row. They even both played Syracuse for the 7th win.

However, the men are doing it with a ton of experience and a new coach, while the women are doing it with largely inexperienced players with a long standing coach.

Both are in 2nd place in the ACC and neither have had much fanfare from the media. However it's starting to go that way as Cards fans wonder which will lose first?

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The curse...

I really don’t think there is a coaching problem or a chemistry problem. I think there is an over abundance of freshmen problem. There is always that threat that you lose players in the portal. The really good ones are always going to be approached by other schools. Others will transfer looking for more playing time.

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I was screaming the whole game about Ravens ball carriers with one hand on the ball…and it got Andrews on his fumble.

I am just not a big fan of using terms like breaks or luck, because it usually takes away from what I think it takes away from the realities of coaching, scouting and execution. It is age old in football in playoff games, but turnovers are what get you beat and that was there in technicolor last night. Lamar turns it over in the Playoffs. I think more than anything the loss of Zay Flowers had a huge impact.

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The first pass of the game Henry should have caught and nobody was around him. He would have ran 50 plus for a TD. Also, if they go for the extra point both times, game is tied anyways. It stinks, but Marino was the same way. Regardless, Buffalo ain't going much further, the nfl is wanting T Swizzle at the super bowl.

Andrews must feel sick about that game. He’s given them years of great service and been Lamar’s most reliable receiver. Tough loss.

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I do not see this as psychological, or lack of effort, as there were half court defensive sets where I thought we displayed 100% effort; just not enough execution. As far as Olivia, Nyla (early foul trouble) and Merissah were concerned, they each contributed sufficiently. That aforementioned group of Roberts, Williams, Randolph and Berry shooting 1 for 12 in the first half is hard to overcome.

That fourth quarter energy reduced the VT lead of 13, down to 2 had the review not taken Roberts’ 3 to a 2. In truth, that was a rather remarkable comeback.

Lastly, the officials did not cost UL the loss, but I thought VT enjoyed the benefit of a lot of questionable calls throughout the game.

Thecycle27 said:

I don’t think Waltz is adjusting to the NIL-Transfer environment. Brought in one transfer and bunch of freshman. Don’t get it. Freshman are rarely ready unless they are elite. Roberts is really good but the rest aren’t ready. What was the plan?

They really don’t run a good offense. Zero player movement. They aren’t fun to watch.

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Disagree. He has hit the portal a lot the last few years. Last year - it did not work out well at all. A couple of other times he was successful.

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Bardman said:

I won’t go far as saying something is wrong in the locker room. I think they have been getting by. Today, they couldn’t recover. What I sense is a lack of leadership. While Olivia, I think, leads off the court - she doesn’t have the emotional demeanor to lead on the court. Well, that means…no on the court leadership. I think that is where this team is suffering s bit.

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Well, I mean little resentments or disagreements. Nothing big but just enough to create a riff in the comradaree of the team. Coach Walz has always had a roster of close teammates but maybe not so much with this group?

That's what I meant with locker room. That's why I'm thinking we're going to see several departures after the season. This group just hasn't gelled, even during a 7 game winning streak.

73Card said:

Thanks BooneCo_Card. The guys doing the broadcast didn't really get into that. The morning CJ failed to do so also. Anyway Ron King Louisville Central comes to mind although I have forgotten why he chose to play at FSU.

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Ron King and teammate Otto Petty were snatched up by FSU Coach Hugh Durham. A lot of recruiting violations had them on probation, $$$ may have been involved. The Seminoles were ineligible for most of Dave Cowens' career. The FSU team that went to the NC had just come off probation that year.

There. That happened 50+ years ago. Plz don't ask what I did yesterday lol.

Andrews also had a drop before Lamar’s fumble. Just a brutal game for Andrews. Lamar was fine the fumble was on him but led the tying drive then Andrew’s drop an easy pass.

I think coach thought he had enough experienced leadership with Olivia, Nyla, Marissa and Jayda coming back. So he hit the freshmen ranks hard thinking he would be OK. I like this freshmen class and if he can keep it together and get quality bigs he could have a special team down the road. He needs to think like CPK and get top players who have that tough mentality in the mid majors to transfer in.