Next up last weekend for the LSU Tigers was an away game against Mississippi State in the Davis Wade Stadium in Starkeville. This would be a tough game against the number 7 ranked team! Anyway without further ado onto the game!
First Quarter: It was to be a poor start for Mississippi when, on the first snap of the game, the snap by Lee slipped through his recievers hands into LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson's fingers. He then ran untouched for 37 yards to the endzone. With 12min 47sec on the clock the Tigers were 6-0 to the good, the extra point conversion was not held by LSU holder Derek Helton. Mississippi were on the board when they drove 66 yards over nine plays to the LSU 2 yard line. Dixon then took a great misdirected pass and dived over to score. Add in the conversion and with 7min 14sec the Buldogs held a 7-6 lead. Not to be outdone LSU then went on their own nine play 66 yard drive, culminating in a touchdown for LaFell and the extra point made the scores 13-7 with 3min 45sec left in the quarter. Sadly for LSU a special teams mistake would hand the Buldogs the lead. After Alex Russian hiked the ball over Helton's head the Buldogs finished off with a 1 yard touchdown drive. This out Mississippi ahead 14 -13.
Second Quarter: The only score of the game was to come to LSU, after a fumble by Mississippi's running back Arnil Stallworth, LSU converted a 22 yard field goal. Scores at half time 16-14 to LSU.
Third Quarter: LSU started the second half in style, with plenty of time on the ball Jefferson aimed a 58 yard touchdown dart into the hands of LaFell, this gave LSU a lead of 23 points to 14 with 13min 30sec in the quarter. The Buldogs pressed hard and with 6min 33 sec on the clock they were rewarded. Marcus Green caught a 50 yard pass from Tyson Lee for a fine touchdown. Scores now 23-21 to LSU.
Fourth Quarter: What was to come was something special, Chad Jones fielded a punt on the LSU 7 yard line and running down the left sideline ran for 93 yards to the Mississippi endzone. This was LSU's second logest punt return in their history. After that impressive score LSU were 30-21 in the lead with 14min 36sec left in the game. The Bulldog's new they had to press for a score, and with a 46 yard catch by O'Neil Wilder the Buldogs had to settle for a 22 yard field goal. With 10min 13sec the scores were 30-24 to LSU. The LSU defence held firm and the final score was to come from the Buldogs, with 51sec to go in the game, Helton was confined to the LSU endzone and rather than punt from there elected to step out of the endzone for a safety. Final score Mississippi 26 LSU 30.
Attendance: 53,612 the sixth largest in stadium history!
LSU Tiger TV Highlights:
To come
So next up for LSU is Georgia, then the biggie against the Gators!
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Florida Gators vs Kentuky Review Saturday 26th September
Last saturday saw the Gators finally go out on the road, next stop Lexington and a matchup in the Commonwealth stadium. The chance for a 4-0 season awaiting the gators!
First Quarter: After beginning on their own 34 yard line the Florida Gators were quickly in a scoring position with a first and goal opportunity, Sadly for the blue and orange they had to settle for three points, when Caleb Sturgis scored a 22 yard field goal with 11min 13sec left on the quarter. After forcing Kentuky to punt from their own end zone the Gators were in great field position. Tebow was able to rush for a three yard touchdown, and with the conversion Florida were 10-0 with 7min 11sec to go. More misery was to come the way of Kentuky, another punt from their endzone, this time was blocked by Chris Rainey. Another touchdown and conversion had the Gators up 17-0. The next Gator possetion yielded a 58 yard scoring drive, capped by a two yard rush with 2min 35sec to play. The 2min and 34second drive ended with a 13yard touchdown pass for David Nelson. To cap it off Aaron Hernadez caught a 44 yard touchdown pass in the closing seconds of the quarter putting the Gators 31-0 ahead.
Second Quarter: The Gators defence held firm in the initial stages until the 8min 48sec mark. The Wildcats went on a 14 play 58yard drive, capped by a two yard reception on a fourth and goal score by Ross Boque. This cut the lead to 31-7 in the first half.
Third Quarter: With 3min 49sec remaining The Gators got their first points in the second half with a 32 yard field goal from Sturgis. Not much else happened in the quarter!
Fourth Quarter: After trading possession until the Gators forced Kentuky to punt from their endzone. The resulting reception and drive got the Gators to the Wildcats 8 yard line. Brantley only needed on play to connect with Riley Cooper on an 8 yard touchdown pass. This score now 41-7 with 6min 39seconds, this score was to prove to be the final of the game.
Attendance: 71,011 in Kentuky.
The Gainesville Sun Review:
Highlights:
Next up for the Gators, its the big one in Tennessee against the LSU Fighting Tigers!
First Quarter: After beginning on their own 34 yard line the Florida Gators were quickly in a scoring position with a first and goal opportunity, Sadly for the blue and orange they had to settle for three points, when Caleb Sturgis scored a 22 yard field goal with 11min 13sec left on the quarter. After forcing Kentuky to punt from their own end zone the Gators were in great field position. Tebow was able to rush for a three yard touchdown, and with the conversion Florida were 10-0 with 7min 11sec to go. More misery was to come the way of Kentuky, another punt from their endzone, this time was blocked by Chris Rainey. Another touchdown and conversion had the Gators up 17-0. The next Gator possetion yielded a 58 yard scoring drive, capped by a two yard rush with 2min 35sec to play. The 2min and 34second drive ended with a 13yard touchdown pass for David Nelson. To cap it off Aaron Hernadez caught a 44 yard touchdown pass in the closing seconds of the quarter putting the Gators 31-0 ahead.
Second Quarter: The Gators defence held firm in the initial stages until the 8min 48sec mark. The Wildcats went on a 14 play 58yard drive, capped by a two yard reception on a fourth and goal score by Ross Boque. This cut the lead to 31-7 in the first half.
Third Quarter: With 3min 49sec remaining The Gators got their first points in the second half with a 32 yard field goal from Sturgis. Not much else happened in the quarter!
Fourth Quarter: After trading possession until the Gators forced Kentuky to punt from their endzone. The resulting reception and drive got the Gators to the Wildcats 8 yard line. Brantley only needed on play to connect with Riley Cooper on an 8 yard touchdown pass. This score now 41-7 with 6min 39seconds, this score was to prove to be the final of the game.
Attendance: 71,011 in Kentuky.
The Gainesville Sun Review:
Highlights:
Next up for the Gators, its the big one in Tennessee against the LSU Fighting Tigers!
Monday, 28 September 2009
Phoenix v Milton Keynes 27th September Game Review
In a homecoming game for Nick Poole, the MK Lightning skated into Altrincham for a top of the table clash. Supported by some fine (and noisy) support the stage was set for a cracking game! Like the Lightning the Phoenix came into this came off the back of a difficult win in Sheffield saturday night. By all accounts the Phoenix had not played well! Anyway onto the game, two points and a 4 and 0 record were on the line!
First Period: From the off it was obvious this game was going to be instense and fast! From the initial exchanges the MK Lighning made it clear they were the best team to have played on the Alty ice so far. Huge physical presence and pressure backed up by some skillfull play and excelent goaltending, from veteran Barry Hollyhead. Some good chances in the first, however it was MK who had the most clear cut opportunities. The first goal was to come (unsurprisingly) from MK with Adam Carr netting while short handed, you may discount what I say next as im a Phoenix fan, but this goal should not have stood. The ref managed to miss a rather obvious hook on Hagelberg in front of the Lightning goal. This was followed by the lightning skating up the ice to score! After some poor powerplay's from the Phoenix (who had 4 by this point) MK showed them how it was done. With just over 17 seconds of their first powerplay Steve Fone was picking the puck from his net. Ross Bowers scoring and humiliating the Poenix! The only bright spot of the period for the Phoenix faitfull was a stunning diving save from Fone early in the game!
Second Period: Thankfully the Phoenix upped the pressure in the second, and were finally rewarded after 27min 59sec on the powerplay (yes the power play) Tony Hand found Hagelberg in front of the net to score. A good goal, after the Phoenix had finally managed to drag Hollyhead around his goal and out of position. The Phoenix then camped out in the MK zone trying to get the game tying goal, but it wasn't to come in the second!
Third Period: Early in the third the Phoenix hit the post and continued to press, however it was MK who scored first. After 57min 53sec Adam Carr put the Lightning 3-1 ahead. More Phoenix pressure followed, with the Phoenix Brit's leading the charge. Then in the dying minutes new Phoenix captain Luke Boothroyd stepped in from the blue line and fired a wrister into the bottom corner. A rather contentious goal, as there was a rather loud 'ching' as the puck went past Hollyhead. With the Phoenix pressing the home faithful had their hearts broken when, at 59min 06sec MK number 4 made the final scores 3-2 to MK.
Verdict: A tough game, not helped by a below par performance from the Phoenix. MK showed why they were joint leaders, and no Phoenix fan could really say they didn't deserve the two points! The Phoenix now know what needs to be done, some players need reminding that hockey is a 60 minute game! But credit where its due, the Phoenix Brits put it a very good effort!
Attendance: 1,063 according to PowerPlay magazine in the Dome.
Phoenix TV Highlights:
Phoenix 2 Milton Keynes 3 - MEN Article
So come back tomorrow for the Florida Gators game review from the weekend, then wednesday for the turn of LSU, and, if I get round to it a special treat for thursday! So there you go!
First Period: From the off it was obvious this game was going to be instense and fast! From the initial exchanges the MK Lighning made it clear they were the best team to have played on the Alty ice so far. Huge physical presence and pressure backed up by some skillfull play and excelent goaltending, from veteran Barry Hollyhead. Some good chances in the first, however it was MK who had the most clear cut opportunities. The first goal was to come (unsurprisingly) from MK with Adam Carr netting while short handed, you may discount what I say next as im a Phoenix fan, but this goal should not have stood. The ref managed to miss a rather obvious hook on Hagelberg in front of the Lightning goal. This was followed by the lightning skating up the ice to score! After some poor powerplay's from the Phoenix (who had 4 by this point) MK showed them how it was done. With just over 17 seconds of their first powerplay Steve Fone was picking the puck from his net. Ross Bowers scoring and humiliating the Poenix! The only bright spot of the period for the Phoenix faitfull was a stunning diving save from Fone early in the game!
Second Period: Thankfully the Phoenix upped the pressure in the second, and were finally rewarded after 27min 59sec on the powerplay (yes the power play) Tony Hand found Hagelberg in front of the net to score. A good goal, after the Phoenix had finally managed to drag Hollyhead around his goal and out of position. The Phoenix then camped out in the MK zone trying to get the game tying goal, but it wasn't to come in the second!
Third Period: Early in the third the Phoenix hit the post and continued to press, however it was MK who scored first. After 57min 53sec Adam Carr put the Lightning 3-1 ahead. More Phoenix pressure followed, with the Phoenix Brit's leading the charge. Then in the dying minutes new Phoenix captain Luke Boothroyd stepped in from the blue line and fired a wrister into the bottom corner. A rather contentious goal, as there was a rather loud 'ching' as the puck went past Hollyhead. With the Phoenix pressing the home faithful had their hearts broken when, at 59min 06sec MK number 4 made the final scores 3-2 to MK.
Verdict: A tough game, not helped by a below par performance from the Phoenix. MK showed why they were joint leaders, and no Phoenix fan could really say they didn't deserve the two points! The Phoenix now know what needs to be done, some players need reminding that hockey is a 60 minute game! But credit where its due, the Phoenix Brits put it a very good effort!
Attendance: 1,063 according to PowerPlay magazine in the Dome.
Phoenix TV Highlights:
Phoenix 2 Milton Keynes 3 - MEN Article
So come back tomorrow for the Florida Gators game review from the weekend, then wednesday for the turn of LSU, and, if I get round to it a special treat for thursday! So there you go!
Thursday, 24 September 2009
LSU Fighting Tigers vs University of Louisianna Game Review Saturday 19th September
So in the second of today's postings its now time for LSU to step up!
This game saw the LSU Tigers face the University of Louisiana-Lafayette at Tiger Stadium.
First Quarter: LSU opened the game strongly pushing ULL back into their own half forcing them to punt the ball after each down. It took most of the quarter but with 3min 09seconds left the Tigers managed to string together a number of first downs, when Dickson connected with LaFell in a 16 yard touchdown to give LSU the lead, add in the conversion LSU were 7-0 to the good.
Second Quarter: On the first play in the second quarter Holliday took a pass from Jefferson and ran through a tackle on an 11 yard touchdown run, add in conversion and LSU had a 14-0 lead with 14min52sec left int the half. UL finally got on the board at the 11min 26sec mark when Masson completed 4 out of 8 passes for 34yard, placekicker Tyler Albrecht grabbed a 40 yard pass to make the scores 14-3. In the dying second sof the half Jasper scored a career best 52 yard field goal to make the scores 17-3 going into the break.
Third Quarter: With 10min 53sec left in the third LSU scored a touchdown on their first drive. LaFell catching a 20 yard pass from Jefferson. Jasper then converted the extra point and LSU held a 24-3 lead. This was to prove the final score of the quarter.
Fourth Quarter: Into the final 15 minutes now and UL had a chance to score their first touchdown of the game. Sadly locked onto the LSU 3 yard line UL fumbled the ball and the chance was gone. LSU's final touchdown came with 5min 48sec left in the game. With Jefferson gone due to cramp Lee tossed a field and goal pass for a 1 yard run for Scott to score. This finished off the scoring giving LSU a 31-3 win.
Attendance: 92,443 which is the 13th largest in Tiger Stadium history!
LSU Tiger TV Highlights:
That's it for today, looking ahead to the weekend the Phoenix are away to the Sheffield Scimitars saturday night, before entertaining the Milton Keynes Lightning at the Ice Dome on sunday!
This game saw the LSU Tigers face the University of Louisiana-Lafayette at Tiger Stadium.
First Quarter: LSU opened the game strongly pushing ULL back into their own half forcing them to punt the ball after each down. It took most of the quarter but with 3min 09seconds left the Tigers managed to string together a number of first downs, when Dickson connected with LaFell in a 16 yard touchdown to give LSU the lead, add in the conversion LSU were 7-0 to the good.
Second Quarter: On the first play in the second quarter Holliday took a pass from Jefferson and ran through a tackle on an 11 yard touchdown run, add in conversion and LSU had a 14-0 lead with 14min52sec left int the half. UL finally got on the board at the 11min 26sec mark when Masson completed 4 out of 8 passes for 34yard, placekicker Tyler Albrecht grabbed a 40 yard pass to make the scores 14-3. In the dying second sof the half Jasper scored a career best 52 yard field goal to make the scores 17-3 going into the break.
Third Quarter: With 10min 53sec left in the third LSU scored a touchdown on their first drive. LaFell catching a 20 yard pass from Jefferson. Jasper then converted the extra point and LSU held a 24-3 lead. This was to prove the final score of the quarter.
Fourth Quarter: Into the final 15 minutes now and UL had a chance to score their first touchdown of the game. Sadly locked onto the LSU 3 yard line UL fumbled the ball and the chance was gone. LSU's final touchdown came with 5min 48sec left in the game. With Jefferson gone due to cramp Lee tossed a field and goal pass for a 1 yard run for Scott to score. This finished off the scoring giving LSU a 31-3 win.
Attendance: 92,443 which is the 13th largest in Tiger Stadium history!
LSU Tiger TV Highlights:
That's it for today, looking ahead to the weekend the Phoenix are away to the Sheffield Scimitars saturday night, before entertaining the Milton Keynes Lightning at the Ice Dome on sunday!
Florida Gators vs Tennessee Review Saturday 19th September
Im spoiling you, honestly I am! Today your not getting just one game review, but two!!!
Ill do separate posts but ill start with the Gators vs Tennessee, followed by LSU vs ULL.
So far the Gators are 2-0 in the season and now came up against Tennessee in another home game at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This game would also prove to be more of a test to the Gators than the previous games against Charleston and Troy.
First Quarter: Florida were the first onto the scoreboard at the 11min 33sec mark when Caleb Sturgis kicked for a field goal capping of an eight play 10 yard drive. A 37 yard Field goal sailing over the uprights. Before the end of the quarter Tennessee would level the scores through junior kicker Daniel Lincoln, scoring a 24 yard field goal.
Second Quarter: The Gators made a great start to the second quarter, after putting together an 11 play drive the Gators scored the first touchdown of the game. When Tebow ran for 1 yard into the end zone, scores 10-3. Not to be outdone Tennessee star Eric Berry intercepted a Tebow pass which gave Tennessee another field goal score from 20 yard. The Gators responded with a 52 yard rive and Sturgis added another 3 point field goal with 51sec left in the half, scores now 13-6.
Third Quarter: Tennessee were on the receiving side of the ball at the start of the second half, however it was not to be lucky for them. Junior cornerback Joe Haden picked off a Johnathan Crompton pass, this allowed the Gators to add another field goal from the 35 yard line. By the end of the quarter the Gators scored their second touchdown, Taking a total of 6mins 52sec the 13 play 69 yard drive resulted in sophmore Jeff Demps scoring for the Gators. Scores going into the final quarter: 23-6.
Fourth Quarter: The game continued its ebb-flow pattern and Tennessee counted the Gator attack when the Gators QB Tebow fumbled the pall on the Tennessee two yard line. Tennessee then drove 63 yards down field to score their first touchdown of the game. Senior tailback Montario Hardest drove over the line on a 17 yard run with 8min 11sec left in the game, scores edging closer now: 23-13. After forcing the Gators to punt the ball, Tennessee forced a fourth and sixth down. Crompton then attempted a long pass down field, which, sadly for Tennessee, was picked off by safety Ahmad Black. The turn over in possession allowed Florida to close out the game and hold onto a 23-13 win.
Attendance: 90,894, a school record.
The Gainesville Sun Review:
Higlights:
Another win for the Gators, this time up against much stiffer competition. So far the Gators have done well, however they will not be missing the huge upcoming game against LSU on the 10th October!
Ill do separate posts but ill start with the Gators vs Tennessee, followed by LSU vs ULL.
So far the Gators are 2-0 in the season and now came up against Tennessee in another home game at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This game would also prove to be more of a test to the Gators than the previous games against Charleston and Troy.
First Quarter: Florida were the first onto the scoreboard at the 11min 33sec mark when Caleb Sturgis kicked for a field goal capping of an eight play 10 yard drive. A 37 yard Field goal sailing over the uprights. Before the end of the quarter Tennessee would level the scores through junior kicker Daniel Lincoln, scoring a 24 yard field goal.
Second Quarter: The Gators made a great start to the second quarter, after putting together an 11 play drive the Gators scored the first touchdown of the game. When Tebow ran for 1 yard into the end zone, scores 10-3. Not to be outdone Tennessee star Eric Berry intercepted a Tebow pass which gave Tennessee another field goal score from 20 yard. The Gators responded with a 52 yard rive and Sturgis added another 3 point field goal with 51sec left in the half, scores now 13-6.
Third Quarter: Tennessee were on the receiving side of the ball at the start of the second half, however it was not to be lucky for them. Junior cornerback Joe Haden picked off a Johnathan Crompton pass, this allowed the Gators to add another field goal from the 35 yard line. By the end of the quarter the Gators scored their second touchdown, Taking a total of 6mins 52sec the 13 play 69 yard drive resulted in sophmore Jeff Demps scoring for the Gators. Scores going into the final quarter: 23-6.
Fourth Quarter: The game continued its ebb-flow pattern and Tennessee counted the Gator attack when the Gators QB Tebow fumbled the pall on the Tennessee two yard line. Tennessee then drove 63 yards down field to score their first touchdown of the game. Senior tailback Montario Hardest drove over the line on a 17 yard run with 8min 11sec left in the game, scores edging closer now: 23-13. After forcing the Gators to punt the ball, Tennessee forced a fourth and sixth down. Crompton then attempted a long pass down field, which, sadly for Tennessee, was picked off by safety Ahmad Black. The turn over in possession allowed Florida to close out the game and hold onto a 23-13 win.
Attendance: 90,894, a school record.
The Gainesville Sun Review:
Higlights:
Another win for the Gators, this time up against much stiffer competition. So far the Gators have done well, however they will not be missing the huge upcoming game against LSU on the 10th October!
Monday, 21 September 2009
Phoenix v Swindon 20th September Game Review
The previous night the Phoenix kicked off their debut EPL season with an away trip to Basingstoke, our fellow ex-EIHL'ers. The game also saw Ed Courtney arrive in the UK not 24 hours prio, not having skated for the summer or trained with the Phoenix. That didn stop him mind, he skated out with 4 goals in a 7-4 win for the Phoenix. Luke Boothroyd also scoring his first for the club!
Sunday saw the first EPL game in the Ice Dome, Swindon Wildcats were the opposition and this is how the game went:
First Period: Not quite the same free flowing hockey as against Sheffield, bit more of a gritty game this one. I did think the Phoenix edged the first period overall, but it was Swindon who scored the only goal of the period with a goal from Matt Ford on the powerplay, their first real chance of the opening 20mins.
Second Period: Well the game exploded in the second period, still it was the same gritty hockey. Swindon seemingly preventing the Phoenix from getting a rhythm together to emulate the hockey played the previous week. The Phoenix levelled in the 27th minute when the superb Courtney found Hagelberg. Frustratingly Swindon went back ahead in less than a minute from Joe Baird. The play started producing more end to end action as both teams looked to take control. Just before the 30min mark the Phoenix levelled, for the second time, through the big man, Ed Courtney. In imitation to the first Phoenix goal, Swindon took the lead through Jozef Kohut, only for the big Swede Mattsson to send us into the break 3 a piece.
Third Period: It was either Swindon tiring or the Phoenix finally getting into gear but the Phoenix pressed hard in the final stand. With each attack you could sense the Phoenix were close to scoring, but so far Woolhouse in goal was playing out of his skin. But it was to be a good night for the Phoenix and young Brit James Neil roofed an absolutely beautiful wrist shot after 56mins. In the dying minutes Swindon pulled the goalie for the extra skater but the Phoenix were able to dig deep and get the win.
Verdict: Not a pretty game, defiantly a win whilst not at your best! Still Ed Courtney proved that he still has a hockey mind and hands to give Tony a run for his money. The Brits put in a darn good shift and Hagelberg proved what a vital player he will become for the Phoenix!
Attendance: Similar crowd to the Sheffield game, probably around the 700 mark.
Phoenix TV Hilights:
Phoenix 4 Swindon 3 - MEN Article
Sunday saw the first EPL game in the Ice Dome, Swindon Wildcats were the opposition and this is how the game went:
First Period: Not quite the same free flowing hockey as against Sheffield, bit more of a gritty game this one. I did think the Phoenix edged the first period overall, but it was Swindon who scored the only goal of the period with a goal from Matt Ford on the powerplay, their first real chance of the opening 20mins.
Second Period: Well the game exploded in the second period, still it was the same gritty hockey. Swindon seemingly preventing the Phoenix from getting a rhythm together to emulate the hockey played the previous week. The Phoenix levelled in the 27th minute when the superb Courtney found Hagelberg. Frustratingly Swindon went back ahead in less than a minute from Joe Baird. The play started producing more end to end action as both teams looked to take control. Just before the 30min mark the Phoenix levelled, for the second time, through the big man, Ed Courtney. In imitation to the first Phoenix goal, Swindon took the lead through Jozef Kohut, only for the big Swede Mattsson to send us into the break 3 a piece.
Third Period: It was either Swindon tiring or the Phoenix finally getting into gear but the Phoenix pressed hard in the final stand. With each attack you could sense the Phoenix were close to scoring, but so far Woolhouse in goal was playing out of his skin. But it was to be a good night for the Phoenix and young Brit James Neil roofed an absolutely beautiful wrist shot after 56mins. In the dying minutes Swindon pulled the goalie for the extra skater but the Phoenix were able to dig deep and get the win.
Verdict: Not a pretty game, defiantly a win whilst not at your best! Still Ed Courtney proved that he still has a hockey mind and hands to give Tony a run for his money. The Brits put in a darn good shift and Hagelberg proved what a vital player he will become for the Phoenix!
Attendance: Similar crowd to the Sheffield game, probably around the 700 mark.
Phoenix TV Hilights:
Phoenix 4 Swindon 3 - MEN Article
Thursday, 17 September 2009
LSU Fighting Tigers vs Vanderbuilt Game Review Saturday 12th September
Right time for the debut of the LSU Fighting Tigers on these pages, this is the game review for their first game of the season against Vanderbuilt. So off we go, as with my Gator reviews so far, any constructive comments you may have please email The Angry Budgie and let me know!!
First Quarter: On a rainy day in Baton Rouge the Tigers got their season underway. LSU had to wait until the last couple of minutes of the first quarter before getting on the board. With 2min 12sec to go, a face mask penalty on Vanderbuilt gave LSU a first and goal at the 6 yard line. On the ensuing snap Williams, the junior runningback made it over the line. Adding the conversion LSU went into the break 7-0 up.
Second Quarter: First points of the second quarter came to LSU, with 0min 22sec left in the second quarter, and o first LSU drive of that quarter the Tigers got the the 32yard line, and Josh Jasper converted the field goal, scores now 10-0. Not to be outdont a 26yard run by Stacy finished of a 12 play 80 yard drive. The resulting touchdown at 7min 20sec brought Vandy to within 3 of LSU. Then with 52 seconds left in the half a 30 yard pass to wide receiver Jackson put the Tigers in position to score another score. With a 20yard pass LSU made it to the Vandy 5 yard line with just 6 seconds on the clock. A field goal attempt was good and the scores at half time were 13-7.
Third Quarter: LSU made a great start to the second half, an excellent drive got LSU to, just short of a first down in the Vanderbuilt redzone. Another field kick complete and LSU were 16-7 up, with 9min 23sec left in the quarter. LSU were then awarded a safety when LSU snapper, Alex Russian's pass went over the head of punter Derek Helton. Scores now 16-9 with 1min 35sec to go.
Fourth Quarter: To finish the game off LSU scored another touchdown when Williams ran for a 14 yard touchdown with 6min 1sec left in the game. With Vanderbuilt unable to cross the midfield ad a fourth and 5 pass incomplete the game finished. Final score LSU 23 Vanderbuilt 9.
Attendance: 91,566
So a good start to the season for LSU, and a much tougher opener than The Gators had. LSU will now look forward to their second game of the season, again at Tiger Stadium against UL-Layfayette.
LSUTigertv Highlights:
LSU vs Vanderbuilt Postgame Analysis
Phew, that's the Collage Football catch up done, im still working on the Collage Football Tradition special and hope to have that online as soon as possible. This is along with a review of The Angry Budgie on tour in The Nehterlands.
Not to forget the reason of this blog, the Phoenix have an away game at the Basingstoke Bison on saturday, followed by a home game against the Swindon Wildcats. So exciting and busy times for The Budgie, remember to keep checking these pages!
First Quarter: On a rainy day in Baton Rouge the Tigers got their season underway. LSU had to wait until the last couple of minutes of the first quarter before getting on the board. With 2min 12sec to go, a face mask penalty on Vanderbuilt gave LSU a first and goal at the 6 yard line. On the ensuing snap Williams, the junior runningback made it over the line. Adding the conversion LSU went into the break 7-0 up.
Second Quarter: First points of the second quarter came to LSU, with 0min 22sec left in the second quarter, and o first LSU drive of that quarter the Tigers got the the 32yard line, and Josh Jasper converted the field goal, scores now 10-0. Not to be outdont a 26yard run by Stacy finished of a 12 play 80 yard drive. The resulting touchdown at 7min 20sec brought Vandy to within 3 of LSU. Then with 52 seconds left in the half a 30 yard pass to wide receiver Jackson put the Tigers in position to score another score. With a 20yard pass LSU made it to the Vandy 5 yard line with just 6 seconds on the clock. A field goal attempt was good and the scores at half time were 13-7.
Third Quarter: LSU made a great start to the second half, an excellent drive got LSU to, just short of a first down in the Vanderbuilt redzone. Another field kick complete and LSU were 16-7 up, with 9min 23sec left in the quarter. LSU were then awarded a safety when LSU snapper, Alex Russian's pass went over the head of punter Derek Helton. Scores now 16-9 with 1min 35sec to go.
Fourth Quarter: To finish the game off LSU scored another touchdown when Williams ran for a 14 yard touchdown with 6min 1sec left in the game. With Vanderbuilt unable to cross the midfield ad a fourth and 5 pass incomplete the game finished. Final score LSU 23 Vanderbuilt 9.
Attendance: 91,566
So a good start to the season for LSU, and a much tougher opener than The Gators had. LSU will now look forward to their second game of the season, again at Tiger Stadium against UL-Layfayette.
LSUTigertv Highlights:
LSU vs Vanderbuilt Postgame Analysis
Phew, that's the Collage Football catch up done, im still working on the Collage Football Tradition special and hope to have that online as soon as possible. This is along with a review of The Angry Budgie on tour in The Nehterlands.
Not to forget the reason of this blog, the Phoenix have an away game at the Basingstoke Bison on saturday, followed by a home game against the Swindon Wildcats. So exciting and busy times for The Budgie, remember to keep checking these pages!
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