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Official Game Thread: Mercer (W 38-35)
Date: November 20th, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM
Opponent: Mercer (7-2, 6-1 SoCon)
Place: Greene Stadium (7,694)
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Radio online: 640WXSM.com (Free)
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(This post was last modified: 11-21-2021 07:36 AM by ETSUfan1.)
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11-15-2021 10:21 AM |
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Stateman
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
Let’s hope the ETSU athletics/administration gives this game the promotion it deserves.
Arguably, the top game at East Tennessee in since the Marshall game in 1996.
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11-15-2021 11:42 AM |
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Flippmb
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
New FCS Coaches poll: Bucs to 10, Mercer at 23. Chattanooga and VMI both drop out.
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11-15-2021 12:02 PM |
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bucfan81
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-15-2021 11:42 AM)Stateman Wrote: Let’s hope the ETSU athletics/administration gives this game the promotion it deserves.
Arguably, the top game at East Tennessee in since the Marshall game in 1996.
I will be there! Go Bucs!
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11-15-2021 12:32 PM |
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Flippmb
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-15-2021 12:02 PM)Flippmb Wrote: New FCS Coaches poll: Bucs to 10, Mercer at 23. Chattanooga and VMI both drop out.
Bucs #8, Mercer #21 in the Stats Perform Poll.
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11-15-2021 02:09 PM |
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etsuBucsFan1988
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-15-2021 02:09 PM)Flippmb Wrote: (11-15-2021 12:02 PM)Flippmb Wrote: New FCS Coaches poll: Bucs to 10, Mercer at 23. Chattanooga and VMI both drop out.
Bucs #8, Mercer #21 in the Stats Perform Poll.
I'm with Fan1, if we can get this win, then we deserve to get a first round bye. As fans we can get ahead of ourselves. The team not so much. Go Bucs!
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11-15-2021 02:27 PM |
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
Gonna be a great game! I'm jealous that it's in Johnson City instead of Macon!
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11-15-2021 07:33 PM |
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I_Love_ETSU
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-15-2021 10:21 AM)ETSUfan1 Wrote: Date: November 20th, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM
Opponent: Mercer (7-2, 6-1 SoCon)
Place: Greene Stadium (7,694)
Television: none
Webcast: ESPN+ (Subscription*)
Radio online: 640WXSM.com (Free)
Mercer 2021 Schedule
Mercer 2021 Roster
Mercer Message Board
I bet tickets will be hard to get if one hasn't already gotten a ticket.
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11-15-2021 09:22 PM |
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-15-2021 09:22 PM)I_Love_ETSU Wrote: (11-15-2021 10:21 AM)ETSUfan1 Wrote: Date: November 20th, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM
Opponent: Mercer (7-2, 6-1 SoCon)
Place: Greene Stadium (7,694)
Television: none
Webcast: ESPN+ (Subscription*)
Radio online: 640WXSM.com (Free)
Mercer 2021 Schedule
Mercer 2021 Roster
Mercer Message Board
I bet tickets will be hard to get if one hasn't already gotten a ticket.
Hopefully this criticism finds the right person. Can you please pass a mic around at the Press Conferences so we can hear the questions? We have four more weeks and I would like to hear the questions.
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11-16-2021 09:27 AM |
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I_Love_ETSU
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-16-2021 09:27 AM)jmj Wrote: (11-15-2021 09:22 PM)I_Love_ETSU Wrote: (11-15-2021 10:21 AM)ETSUfan1 Wrote: Date: November 20th, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM
Opponent: Mercer (7-2, 6-1 SoCon)
Place: Greene Stadium (7,694)
Television: none
Webcast: ESPN+ (Subscription*)
Radio online: 640WXSM.com (Free)
Mercer 2021 Schedule
Mercer 2021 Roster
Mercer Message Board
I bet tickets will be hard to get if one hasn't already gotten a ticket.
Hopefully this criticism finds the right person. Can you please pass a mic around at the Press Conferences so we can hear the questions? We have four more weeks and I would like to hear the questions.
I know what you mean.
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11-16-2021 09:46 AM |
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-16-2021 09:46 AM)I_Love_ETSU Wrote: (11-16-2021 09:27 AM)jmj Wrote: (11-15-2021 09:22 PM)I_Love_ETSU Wrote: (11-15-2021 10:21 AM)ETSUfan1 Wrote: Date: November 20th, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM
Opponent: Mercer (7-2, 6-1 SoCon)
Place: Greene Stadium (7,694)
Television: none
Webcast: ESPN+ (Subscription*)
Radio online: 640WXSM.com (Free)
Mercer 2021 Schedule
Mercer 2021 Roster
Mercer Message Board
I bet tickets will be hard to get if one hasn't already gotten a ticket.
Hopefully this criticism finds the right person. Can you please pass a mic around at the Press Conferences so we can hear the questions? We have four more weeks and I would like to hear the questions.
I know what you mean.
Ditto!
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11-16-2021 10:17 AM |
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I_Love_ETSU
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
Well, it won't be long now. Just a couple of more days until the big game. Boy, I really want to be the SoCon sole Champions.
(This post was last modified: 11-18-2021 09:26 AM by I_Love_ETSU.)
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11-18-2021 09:06 AM |
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11-18-2021 09:35 AM |
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
Mercer will be the most complete team that ETSU has faced all year. They have been consistently overlooked and undervalued. I'm very glad this game is being played in Johnson City.
Last spring, the Bears defeated the Bucs, 21-13, in Macon. Since then, neither team had any notable personnel losses. However, Mercer made some important additions, including transfer Fred Payton at quarterback. Payton, played in 26 games for Coastal Carolina, including 11 starts.
The Bears defense has been solid all season. Throw out the 48-14 loss to Alabama, and Mercer would be on par with league leading Chattanooga in scoring defense. Paramount to their victory last week versus the Mocs, the Bears forced 3 fumbles (all of which they recovered), and snagged 2 interceptions.
This week, expect the Mercer defense to go all out to stop the Bucs rushing game. To counter that strategy, Tyler Ridell must be accurate with his throws, and above all, he has to take care of the football.
Speculation about seeding and byes is properly the realm of sportswriters and ardent fans on message boards like this. I'm sure Coach Sanders is keeping the teams' focus solely on the game at hand. I expect both teams will play from start to finish with energy and passion, and at the end, whoever wins will be a proper and deserving SoCon Champion.
This is a matchup for all fans to savor. Let's enjoy!
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11-18-2021 11:19 AM |
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-18-2021 11:19 AM)Flippmb Wrote: Mercer will be the most complete team that ETSU has faced all year. They have been consistently overlooked and undervalued. I'm very glad this game is being played in Johnson City.
Last spring, the Bears defeated the Bucs, 21-13, in Macon. Since then, neither team had any notable personnel losses. However, Mercer made some important additions, including transfer Fred Payton at quarterback. Payton, played in 26 games for Coastal Carolina, including 11 starts.
The Bears defense has been solid all season. Throw out the 48-14 loss to Alabama, and Mercer would be on par with league leading Chattanooga in scoring defense. Paramount to their victory last week versus the Mocs, the Bears forced 3 fumbles (all of which they recovered), and snagged 2 interceptions.
This week, expect the Mercer defense to go all out to stop the Bucs rushing game. To counter that strategy, Tyler Ridell must be accurate with his throws, and above all, he has to take care of the football.
Speculation about seeding and byes is properly the realm of sportswriters and ardent fans on message boards like this. I'm sure Coach Sanders is keeping the teams' focus solely on the game at hand. I expect both teams will play from start to finish with energy and passion, and at the end, whoever wins will be a proper and deserving SoCon Champion.
This is a matchup for all fans to savor. Let's enjoy!
I don't think either team will over power the other team with talent. I personally think it will come down to which team has the least amount of turnovers and penalties.
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11-18-2021 01:08 PM |
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
https://mercerbears.com/news/2021/11/18/...wdown.aspx
A friendly wager between the ETSU and Mercer Presidents. Mercer has been very lucky to have such a great President, and I feel like you guys have a lot of great people in leadership positions as well. I don't think either program would be doing so well if they didn't have them.
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11-19-2021 12:50 AM |
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-19-2021 12:50 AM)MercerFan Wrote: https://mercerbears.com/news/2021/11/18/...wdown.aspx
A friendly wager between the ETSU and Mercer Presidents. Mercer has been very lucky to have such a great President, and I feel like you guys have a lot of great people in leadership positions as well. I don't think either program would be doing so well if they didn't have them.
I can safely say that on our part, that's for sure.
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11-19-2021 03:29 AM |
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-19-2021 12:50 AM)MercerFan Wrote: https://mercerbears.com/news/2021/11/18/...wdown.aspx
A friendly wager between the ETSU and Mercer Presidents. Mercer has been very lucky to have such a great President, and I feel like you guys have a lot of great people in leadership positions as well. I don't think either program would be doing so well if they didn't have them.
IMHO, Middle Georgia bbq > east Tennessee bbq. And not just because of Brunswick stew.
While we are discussing food, will I be able to get a Pal's dog at the game?
Also, Nu-way > Pal's
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11-19-2021 11:42 AM |
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-19-2021 11:42 AM)Clueless Economist Wrote: IMHO, Middle Georgia bbq > east Tennessee bbq. And not just because of Brunswick stew.
In my opinion, just about any barbecue is miles better than peaches. And I really like peaches.
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11-19-2021 12:37 PM |
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RE: Official Game Thread: Mercer
(11-19-2021 12:50 AM)MercerFan Wrote: https://mercerbears.com/news/2021/11/18/...wdown.aspx
A friendly wager between the ETSU and Mercer Presidents. Mercer has been very lucky to have such a great President, and I feel like you guys have a lot of great people in leadership positions as well. I don't think either program would be doing so well if they didn't have them.
Your football coach ain't bad, either. A proven winner on the field, he seems to be a winner off the field as well. Very well spoken. Do everything you can to hang on to him.
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11-19-2021 12:48 PM |
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