Date: April 3rd, 2021

Time: 1:30 PM

Opponent: Virginia Military Institute (5-0, 5-0 SoCon)

Place: Foster Stadium (limited fans)

Television: none

Webcast: ESPN+ ($4.99 per month)

Radio online: 640WXSM.com (Free)

VMI 2020-21 Schedule

VMI 2020-21 Roster

Udinski out for VMI.

(03-30-2021 12:14 PM)ETSUfan1 Wrote:  Udinski out for VMI.

Sounds like he might be done for a while, too. The freshman VMI replaced him looked pretty good against Wofford.

I'm not confident we will win this game but I'm confident we can compete and have a chance at the end. Their defense will give up some chunk plays and looked pretty vulnerable on the back end last week. If we hold them to 17, I like our chances. If it's a track meet, I'm not sure we can keep up.

(03-30-2021 09:11 PM)Mister Consistency Wrote:  

(03-30-2021 12:14 PM)ETSUfan1 Wrote:  Udinski out for VMI.

Sounds like he might be done for a while, too. The freshman VMI replaced him looked pretty good against Wofford.

I'm not confident we will win this game but I'm confident we can compete and have a chance at the end. Their defense will give up some chunk plays and looked pretty vulnerable on the back end last week. If we hold them to 17, I like our chances. If it's a track meet, I'm not sure we can keep up.

Don't the Bucs have question marks at the quarterback position as well?

(03-30-2021 09:18 PM)BucDoctor Wrote:  

(03-30-2021 09:11 PM)Mister Consistency Wrote:  

(03-30-2021 12:14 PM)ETSUfan1 Wrote:  Udinski out for VMI.

Sounds like he might be done for a while, too. The freshman VMI replaced him looked pretty good against Wofford.

I'm not confident we will win this game but I'm confident we can compete and have a chance at the end. Their defense will give up some chunk plays and looked pretty vulnerable on the back end last week. If we hold them to 17, I like our chances. If it's a track meet, I'm not sure we can keep up.

Don't the Bucs have question marks at the quarterback position as well?

Most definitely. I don't think that means ETSU can't win, though. VMI still had to drive on Wofford for the win with 35 seconds left and needed OT to beat Samford. They're good, but I don't think they're that good.

(03-30-2021 12:14 PM)ETSUfan1 Wrote:  Udinski out for VMI.

https://augustafreepress.com/vmi-offense...o-udinski/

Coach Sanders on radio right now.

FCS 16 playoff bids (11 auto/5 at large). Winning the next two Saturdays should give us a chance at an at large slot.
VMI in prime position because they will play more games than State.[/quote]

If needed, can ETSU schedule a non-conference game the last week of the season to improve our chances at an at-large.

(04-01-2021 10:45 AM)ETSUfan1 Wrote:  If needed, can ETSU schedule a non-conference game the last week of the season to improve our chances at an at-large.

Just win Bucs. Just win!

Covid protocols may be an issue. A team with less stringent rules could be detrimental.
If we finish at 5-1, I think we should just take our chances on receiving a bid.

Gutsy win! Reminding me a lot of the 2018 team. Gotta win next week and we’ll see what happens. That’s a win over a top 10 team.

Made me nervous.
Whew !

Congratulations Bucs! We have a team to really rally around now. Landis is coming on as a quarterback. These young guys are impressive. Thank you coaches and players!

Great win, just need one more. Does this win get us in the top 25?

(04-03-2021 04:22 PM)Bucster Wrote:  Great win, just need one more. Does this win get us in the top 25?

I think it would but let us just get ready to go to Mercer and get another tough win. I would love it if we get a win next week and then get a nice national ranking for the selection committee to give us a spot even if we cannot win the regular season this Spring. Go Bucs!

According to the playoff committee, VMI was #8. This will get us in the top 25 and hopefully position us for an at large if we can take care of business. Just win!

(04-03-2021 04:42 PM)ETSUfan1 Wrote:  According to the playoff committee, VMI was #8. This will get us in the top 25 and hopefully position us for an at large if we can take care of business. Just win!

Yes just win Bucs! And if Citadel can do us a favor...You never know! Go Bucs!!

Any win, is a good one. The offense still sputtered but managed to get 24 points, barely above their average. The D got off to a slow start but settled in and snuffed out the VMI league leading offense.

Bucs passing game..11-27..145 yd..poor..bad throws..missed on several wide open big plays

Bucs rushing game..42.......127 yd..good considering trying to run against 9 in the box.

There were several series that VMI had 11 within 3 yds of line of scrimmage daring the Bucs to pass. Bucs still ran. Sanders commented on that. "Yeah they had their safeties almost against their linebackers, just daring us to throw the ball". paraphase - We still got a long way to go on offense. I told Holmes in the early week game preparation, just get me 3 yds a carry. We need to stay ahead of the chains. Exactly what the running game accomplished.

I sure wish Bucs could put at least a good offense on the field to go along with their very good defense. Bucs would be best team in league, hands down.

Overall grade:
Offense C
Defense B+

(04-03-2021 06:06 PM)Buc76 Wrote:  Any win, is a good one. The offense still sputtered but managed to get 24 points, barely above their average. The D got off to a slow start but settled in and snuffed out the VMI league leading offense.

Bucs passing game..11-27..145 yd..poor..bad throws..missed on several wide open big plays

Bucs rushing game..42.......127 yd..good considering trying to run against 9 in the box.

There were several series that VMI had 11 within 3 yds of line of scrimmage daring the Bucs to pass. Bucs still ran. Sanders commented on that. "Yeah they had their safeties almost against their linebackers, just daring us to throw the ball". paraphase - We still got a long way to go on offense. I told Holmes in the early week game preparation, just get me 3 yds a carry. We need to stay ahead of the chains. Exactly what the running game accomplished.

I sure wish Bucs could put at least a good offense on the field to go along with their very good defense. Bucs would be best team in league, hands down.

Overall grade:
Offense C
Defense B+

If we just could get a fluid, non-sputtering offense there is no limit for this team!