ECFA 2010-11 (Ed's Colege Football Association)

[RooMorgans]

The new ECFA season is underway! And it opened in a big way with a classic between Nebraska and Purdue.

1st qtr - First drives for each were empty, with Purdue punting and Nebraska fumbling. The latter led to the game's first score, a 51-yard field goal for Purdue that made it 3-0 with 6:11 to play. Nebraska responded, getting a 31-yard kickoff return from Gilleylan, then a 15-yard run by Robinson that was compounded by a 15-yard Purdue facemask penalty. A 21-yard pass from QB Green to tight end Adams cleared the way for a game-tying 37-yard field goal. Following an interception by Dennard, the Cornhuskers faced 4th-and-2 at the Purdue 19 on the last play of the quarter, but Legate's run came up a yard short. PURDUE 3, NEBRASKA 3

2nd qtr - Nebraska nearly doubled their total early after a 31-yard punt return by Compton, but a 56-yard field goal was no good. Purdue then held the ball for nearly 6 minutes, driving 54 yards on 10 plays, culminating in McBurse's 19-yard touchdown run. The Boilermakers doubled their lead minutes later after a Nebraska punt. K. Smith caught passes of 10 and 13 yards, then McBurse powered in from the 1 with just 23 seconds left in the half. But that was more than enough time for Nebraska, as at the 46 with 7 seconds remaining, Green found Reed, who outraced the Purdue defense for a 54-yard half-ending score. PURDUE 17, NEBRASKA 10.

3rd qtr - The teams traded punts to start. Purdue got it back with 7:31 to play and were down to the Nebraska 1 after a 42-yard punt return by Quinn and a 27-yard pass to K. Smith. But Marve was intercepted by Cassidy in the end zone, the first of two picks for the Nebraska defender. Nebraska turned the turnover into points, as Robinson ran in from 27 yards on a drive keyed by a 53-yard pass from Green to Cooper. PURDUE 17, NEBRASKA 17.

4th qtr - The opening play of the frame from the Nebraska 25 was Cassidy's second pick. Three plays later, Robinson ran around right end and was free, scampering 64 yards for Nebraska's third straight TD. But, the extra point was no good. Purdue had to punt, but got a break when the Husker returner, Smith, fumbled. C. Smith recovered for Purdue, which tacked on a 45-yard field goal with 7:56 left. Following a punt, Purdue appeared ready to retake the lead, but McBurse fumbled at the Nebraska 3, and Meredith recovered. The Cornhuskers, however, couldn't escape their own end zone on 3rd down, and Robinson was tackled for a safety. Purdue got it after the free kick, but seemed dead in the water following four straight incompletions. At the Purdue 40, Nebraska just had to run it out with 1:21 left, though Purdue had 3 time outs. Robinson lost 5 on first down, and then two incompletions followed.

That left the Cornhuskers with a decision. 4th-and-15 from the Purdue 45. They were in field goal range, but it wasn't a strong chance. They could go for it, but 15 yards was a long way to go. They could punt, and risk a return, but they might get a touchback.

Nebraska punted - and immediately realized they had made the wrong decision. Quinn fielded the short punt at the 12 and returned it 52 yards. With 19 seconds left, an incompletion trimmed the clock to 11. Still with 1 time out, the Boilermakers could run whatever needed, and a 16-yard catch by Adams was made more damaging when Nebraska was hit with a facemask penalty. With the ball at the 10, and 3 seconds left, the Boillermakers lined up for a 27-yard field goal ...

... GOOD!!

GAME OVER!!!

PURDUE 25, NEBRASKA 23.

Purdue 3 14 0 8 - 25
Nebraska 3 7 7 6 - 23

Ed

[RooMorgans]

Purdue 25, Nebraska 23

TEAM STATS

Rushing: Purdue 24-49; Nebraska 24-77
Passing: Purdue 40-270; Nebraska 28-211
Total: Purdue 64-319; Nebraska 52-288
Returns: Purdue 188, Nebraska 113
First Downs: Purdue 16, Nebraska 12
Time of Possession: Purdue 32:45; Nebraska 27:15
Turnovers: Purdue 5; Nebraska 2
Penalties: Purdue 4-45; Nebraska 5-30

INDIVIDUAL STATS

Purdue Boilermakers (1-0, 0-0 Eastern Conference)

Rushing: McBurse 24 carries, 49 yards, 1 TD.
Passing: Marve 22-of-40, 270 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT.
Receiving: Siller 4 catches, 53 yards; Adams 3-33; C. Smith 2-28; K. Smith 8-138; McBurse 5-18, 1 TD.
Returns: McBurse 1 return, 20 yards; Evans 1-17; Quinn 3-119; K. Smith 1-32.
Tackles: Short 8 (4 for loss); Quinn 3; Holland 3 (1 for loss); Pamphile 1; Evans 2; Gooden 1 (1 for loss); Williams 2 (2 for loss, 1 safety); Kerrigan 2 (1 sack); Werner 2; Beckford 3 (1 for loss); C. Smith 1 (1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery).

Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-1, 0-0 Western Conference)

Rushing: Legate 3 carries, 1 yard; Robinson 19-88, 2 TD; Green 2-(-12).
Passing: Green 11-of-28, 211 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT.
Receiving: Robinson 4 catches, 46 yards; Reed 2-75, 1 TD; Legate 2-7; Cooper 2-66; Gilleylen 1-17.
Returns: Compton 1 return, 31 yards; Gilleylen 2-76; Smith 1-6.
Tackles: Meredith 3 (1 for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery); Moore 2 (1 for loss); Cassidy 4 (2 interceptions, 4 yards); Compton 6 (1 forced fumble, 1 recovery); May 3; Dennard 7 (1 interception, 0 yards); Gomez 7 (2 for loss); Williams 2 (1 for loss); Smith 5; Turner 2; Jones 1.

Next up: TEXAS vs. FLORIDA

Ed

[mark robin]

dang i wish nebraska woulda won. im pulling for all big 12 teams. hookem'

[RooMorgans]

Originally Posted by mark robin

dang i wish nebraska woulda won. im pulling for all big 12 teams. hookem'

Given a preference, I think I would have rather seen Nebraska win, but them's the breaks.

At halftime of Texas-Florida.

Let's just say your 'Horns need to see if Earl Campbell, Major Applewhite, and Jordan Shipley have any eligibility left.

Ed

[Reginald Rutledge]

got hurt in real life. He's out for the season. His daddy was a pretty good player for Buffalo (Eugene Marve).

I saw he's been throwing that rock, 22-40 in the air. Robinson had some nice stats on the ground (19-88). I like numbers like that. To me, that means you're getting in a lot of quality reps and that's what you want to do in playing miniature football.

Great recap and look forward to MANY, MANY, more Ed!

Reg

[mark robin]

>>>>>>>>> change the ref's, something aint right

[styx]

Originally Posted by mark robin

dang i wish nebraska woulda won. im pulling for all big 12 teams. hookem'

NEBRASKA IS ACTUALLY A BIG TEN TEAM NOW

[mark robin]

lol....not in my solitaire league, heck, i want the SWC back too.

[RooMorgans]

Originally Posted by mark robin

>>>>>>>>> change the ref's, something aint right

Ha. Let's put it this way ... it was late in the third quarter before I heard the sweet sounds of the Texas fight song for the first time.

Ed

[RooMorgans]

GAME RECAP - FLORIDA vs. TEXAS





FIRST QUARTER

Ugly stuff early, as Texas throws a pick after a 50-yard completion to Goodwin, Florida fumbles, then both teams punt twice. But with 3:10 left, Florida's defense snatches the early momentum, as Jones intercepted a Gilbert pass and took it 25 yards to the house. Texas' next drive sputtered as the quarter ended. FLORIDA 7, TEXAS 0.

SECOND QUARTER

With its defense hammering Texas, the Gators gambled on 4th-and-10 from the Longhorns 44, but Brantley's pass was incomplete. Following a Texas punt, the Gators drove 52 yards in 10 plays, but had to settle for a 40-yard field goal. A solid Hill punt return (18 yards) set Florida up at the Texas 40, and a 9-play drive ensued, culminated by a 9-yard pass from Brantley to his running back Demps - who messed with Texas all game long. FLORIDA 17, TEXAS 0.

THIRD QUARTER

Florida appeared ready to put the game away, starting the half by going 67 yards on 10 plays. But the 11th play was a pick, with A. Williams intercepting for the Longhorns. They couldn't capitalize though, largely due to Gilbert being sacked by Black on 3rd-and-12. After a short punt, Demps broke right, cut left, sped toward the end zone, and flipped over the speed control nozzle to celebrate his 46-yard touchdown run! After another Brantley pick, Texas finally woke up, as running back Johnson caught a 31-yard pass, then finally found positive yardage in the running game, breaking a 24-yard scamper to the Florida 20. Goodwin caught a touchdown pass and a 2-point pass. FLORIDA 24, TEXAS 8.

FOURTH QUARTER

Gilbert found some open targets in the final period, but the Longhorn running game was bankrupted nearly throughout. With no holes to run through, and not much talent at tailback, Texas couldn't sustain any drives. Florida relied on Demps right, middle, and left to run the clock, and set up a pair of field goals. The Longhorns desperately tried to march in the final 2:04, and were helped by a pair of Gators penalties, but the game ended fittingly, with Johnson stuffed for a 5-yard loss on a sweep.

FINAL SCORE: FLORIDA 30, TEXAS 8.

Florida is 1-0 (0-0 East). Texas is 0-1 (0-0 West).

I shot video of the Demps touchdown run - have to see if I can get that posted.

Stats to follow in the next post.

Next game: MICHIGAN vs. KENTUCKY

Ed