Maize's Golden Flashes: A Kent State Dynasty

[Maize]

Hmm...this season is not looking great. Hopefully you can get that quarterback situation sorted out before things get ugly.

I agree, it could get ugly. I should have a win Week 1 against FCS-SE, but then I'm probably 1-3. I like Finley, but having a scrambling Quarterback works well with the offense. I don't know. I will post the first game tomorrow.

 

[Maize]

Season 2, Game 1

Season 2, Game 1

August 27, 2011
Dix Stadium - Kent, OH

vs.

Jags Dropped in Gonzales' Debut, Opener​

Game Boxscore
South Alabama (0-1)....0.......3........0.......0.......3
Kent State (1-0)..........7......10......10.......0.....27
Stat of the Game: Total Offense: South Alabama - 293 yards -- Kent State - 457 yards
Player of the Game: Chris Finley, QB - Kent State - 21/44, 274 yards, 3 TD, 14 carries, 69 yards
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1st Quarter
KENT: 18 yard pass from C. Finley to J. Terry (XP Good) - 9:51
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2nd Quarter
KENT: 6 yard pass from C. Finley to K. Pressley (XP Good) - 12:00
USA: 37 yard Field Goal - 3:29
KENT: 31 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - :38
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3rd Quarter
KENT: 7 yard pass from C. Finley to D. Archer (XP Good) - 7:28
KENT: 23 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - :55
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4th Quarter
- No Scoring -
_______________________
Player Stats
Chris Finley, QB - 21/44, 274 yards, 3 TD, 14 carries, 69 yards
Jacquise Terry, RB - 16 carries, 57 yards, 1 reception, 18 yards, 1 TD
Dri Archer, RB - 12 carries, 42 yards, 4 receptions, 50 yards, 1 TD
Kendrick Pressley, WR - 5 receptions, 85 yards, 1 TD
Tyshon Goode, WR - 5 receptions, 57 yards
Will Jones, WR - 2 receptions, 37 yards
Freddy Cortez, K - 2/4, Long of 31, 3/3 on XP
Luke Batton, OLB - 8 tackles (4 solo), 4 for loss, 1.5 sacks
Lee Stalker, DE - 6 tackles (2 solo), 2 for loss, 1 sack
Josh Pleasant, CB - 6 tackles (4 solo), 1 for loss
Will Johnson, OLB - 5 tackles (3 solo), 2 for loss, .5 sack
_______________________________
Injury Report
- No Injuries -
* - Injury occurred during game
_______________________________

Next Game: vs. Kansas State (1-0)

 

[Maize]

News Around College Football​

Top 25
1. Alabama - 1-0
2. Wisconsin - 1-0
3. Oklahoma - 1-0
4. Miami - 0-0
5. Boise State - 0-0
6. Texas - 1-0
7. Ohio State - 1-0
8. Florida - 1-0
9. TCU - 1-0
10. Iowa - 0-0
11. Nebraska - 0-0
12. West Virginia - 0-0
13. Pittsburgh - 1-0
14. Washington - 1-0
15. Florida State - 1-0
16. Stanford - 1-0
17. Texas A&M - 0-0
18. Oregon - 0-1
19. Arkansas - 1-0
20. Georgia Tech - 0-0
21. Penn State - 1-0
22. Texas Tech - 0-0
23. Michigan State - 1-0
24. Auburn - 0-0
25. Clemson - 0-0

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Heisman Watch
1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
2. Bert Reed, WR, Florida State
3. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
4. Dan Herron, RB, Ohio State
5. Matthew Tucker, RB, TCU

 

[Fox1994]

QB looks like the least of your worries. Good luck. Great writing.

 

[Maize]

QB looks like the least of your worries. Good luck. Great writing.

Yeah, I agree, I am pretty happy with Finley. He is a little more elusive than his ratings would indicate (74 SPD). A big worry is the defense, although they played well, I think better teams will show to be a problem. Look for updates in the next few days. Busy with school, but I will post the new few games and stories soon.

 

[Fox1994]

Just as far as ratings, QB is quite literally the least of your worries. Good luck. Can't wait to see how it all pans out.

 

[Maize]

Just as far as ratings, QB is quite literally the least of your worries. Good luck. Can't wait to see how it all pans out.

Yes you are right. Having three players over 70 is something I do not have at any other position. Sorry for the delay between games, I will post the Kansas State game tomorrow night.

 

[Fox1994]

Can't wait. You have some of the best writing on the site... Maybe a little flash would help sell your substance, but I don't know.

 

[Maize]

Can't wait. You have some of the best writing on the site... Maybe a little flash would help sell your substance, but I don't know.

I agree, I don't have the flash. I am messing around with some templates and graphics, we'll see. And thank you, I am glad some people enjoy the writing. It is good to know people are reading what I am writing on here.

Kansas State posted in a minute.

 

[Maize]

Season 2, Game 2

Season 2, Game 2

September 3, 2011
Dix Stadium - Kent, OH

vs.

Wildcats Survive Scare in Struggle​

Game Boxscore
Kansas State (2-0)....0......3......10......10.......23
Kent State (1-1)........3......7.......0........0.......10
Stat of the Game: Total Offense: Kansas State - 198 yards -- Kent State - 219 yards
Player of the Game: Deveon Dinwiddie, RB - Kansas State - 23 carries, 77 yards, 1 TD
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1st Quarter
KENT: 35 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - 5:22
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2nd Quarter
KENT: 28 yard pass from C. Finley to T. Goode (XP Good) - 8:14
KSU: 37 yard Field Goal by A. Gaddis - 1:03
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3rd Quarter
KSU: 37 yard Field Goal by A. Gaddis - 7:57
KSU: 8 yard run by C. Klein (XP Good) - 5:08
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4th Quarter
KSU: 1 yard run by D. Dinwiddie (XP Good) - 13:59
KSU: 36 yard Field Goal by A. Gaddis - :26
_______________________
Player Stats
Chris Finley, QB - 16/36, 120 yards, 1 TD
Collin Klein, QB - 7/21, 78 yards, 7 carries, 29 yards, 1 TD
Deveon Dinwiddie, RB - 23 carries, 77 yards, 1 TD
Jacquise Terry, RB - 17 carries, 58 yards
Dri Archer, RB - 7 carries, 23 yards
Tyshon Goode, WR - 8 receptions, 67 yards, 1 TD
Kendrick Pressley, WR - 4 receptions, 22 yards
Travis Tannahill, TE - 3 receptions, 32 yards
Adam Gaddis, K - 3/3, Long of 37, 2/2 on XP
Freddy Cortez, K - 1/1, Long of 35, 1/1 on XP
Troy Butler, OLB - 12 tackles (7 solo)
Tyson Hartman, SS - 9 tackles (3 solo), 1 for loss
Lee Stalker, DE - 8 tackles (2 solo), 2 for loss, 1 sack
Jarett Wright, MLB - 7 tackles, (5 solo), 2 for loss, 1 sack
Byron Tyson, MLB - 6 tackles (2 solo)
Fabrice Pratt, FS - 4 tackles (2 solo)
_______________________________
Injury Report
Chris Finley, QB - Bruised shoulder - 5 weeks*
Will Johnson, OLB - Strained back - 3 weeks*
* - Injury occurred during game
_______________________________

Next Game: @ Purdue (2-0)

 

[Maize]

News Around College Football​

Top 25
1. Wisconsin - 2-0
2. Oklahoma - 2-0
3. Ohio State - 2-0
4. Boise State - 1-0
5. Texas - 2-0
6. Florida - 2-0
7. TCU - 2-0
8. Iowa - 1-0
9. Alabama - 1-1
10. Nebraska - 1-0
11. Miami - 0-1
12. West Virginia - 1-0
13. Pittsburgh - 2-0
14. Washington - 1-0
15. Stanford - 1-0
16. Texas A&M - 1-0
17. Penn State - 2-0
18. Oregon - 1-1
19. Georgia Tech - 1-0
20. Auburn - 1-0
21. Clemson - 1-0
22. Utah - 2-0
23. Texas Tech - 0-1
24. Arkansas - 1-1
25. Virginia Tech - 1-1

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Heisman Watch
1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
2. Bert Reed, WR, Florida State
3. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
4. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State
5. Brennan Clay, RB, Oklahoma

 

[Fappin Raptor]

If you're taking any suggestions for anything, I'd suggest using this table generator.

http://dynasties.operationsports.com/generator.php?id=3&sport=ncaafb
http://dynasties.operationsports.com/generator.php?id=10&sport=ncaafb

There are other ones for the Heisman watch and Top 25, too.

 

[Maize]

If you're taking any suggestions for anything, I'd suggest using this table generator.

http://dynasties.operationsports.com/generator.php?id=3&sport=ncaafb
http://dynasties.operationsports.com/generator.php?id=10&sport=ncaafb

There are other ones for the Heisman watch and Top 25, too.

Thanks man. I am happy with my game recaps, but I will probably start using the tables for the Top 25 and Heisman.

Story about injuries will be posted later, maybe tonight.

 

[packersfan4eva]

Thanks man. I am happy with my game recaps, but I will probably start using the tables for the Top 25 and Heisman.

Story about injuries will be posted later, maybe tonight.

Good move. You're game recaps are nice and clean.

 

[Maize]

Injury Bug Bites Early, Hard
After Kent State's stunningly close home loss to Kansas State, they would end up losing more than the game. A close 23-10 game, Kent State would lead in most statistical categories, but could not find any points against the Wildcats.

In the final drive of the game, Chris Finley would get sacked and would not get up quickly. Struggling to get to the sideline, Finley was holding his shoulder and looked to be in pain. Through two games, Finley had taken the reigns as the team's starting Quarterback. After an intense training camp battle, the former South Florida Community College player had impressed in two starts.

With Finley out, Spencer Keith came in, but a bad Center-Quarterback exchange would end Kent State's chances of an upset over Kansas State. Team doctors were quick to evaluate Finley after the game and decided it was a bruised throwing shoulder.

An injury that is likely to keep Finley out for 4-5 games, it seems Spencer Keith will get the first chance to relieve him. It could also mean more playing time for Giorgia Morgan and a chance for Keith to show he can be the top signal-caller.

Also injured in the game is the team's returning leader in tackles from '10, Will Johnson. An impact linebacker, the team will lose his services for a few games. More a "precautionary measure," Johnson left early with back pains.

Next week Kent State will play their first game away from home in 2011. Billy Gonzales is nervous about the team's first road stint; that will include Purdue, Ohio and Central Michigan. A tough stretch that will probably not have the services of Finley or Johnson.

 

[packersfan4eva]

LOL. A bruise keeping the starting quarterback out a few games?

 

[Maize]

LOL. A bruise keeping the starting quarterback out a few games?

Yeah definitely a pussy injury. I hate the injuries in the game sometimes because the recovery time doesn't make any sense. I've had players with a listed "broken collarbone" miss one game. Then Finley is out half the season with a bruised shoulder?

 

[Fox1994]

lol. That's ridiculous. Good write-up though. Still following.

 

[Maize]

lol. That's ridiculous. Good write-up though. Still following.

Thanks Fox. It is definitely ridiculous. I will post the Purdue game later tonight.

 

[Maize]

Season 2, Game 3

Season 2, Game 3

September 10, 2011
Ross-Ade Stadium - West Lafayette, IN

vs.

Boilermakers Blitz By Flash​

Game Boxscore
Kent State (1-2)....0........3........0.......0.........3
Purdue (3-0).......10......14......14........0.......38
Stat of the Game: First Downs: Kent State - 11 -- Purdue - 33
Player of the Game: Ralph Bolden, RB - 23 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD, 4 receptions, 37 yards, 1 TD
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1st Quarter
PURD: 2 yard pass from R. Marve to R. Bolden (XP Good) - 9:31
PURD: 46 yard Field Goal by C. Wiggs - 3:45
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2nd Quarter
PURD: 5 yard run by R. Bolden (XP Good) - 12:26
KENT: 43 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - 7:54
PURD: 1 yard run by R. Bolden (XP Good) - 1:18
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3rd Quarter
PURD: 12 yard run by R. Marve (XP Good) - 12:57
PURD: 32 yard pass from R. Marve to K. Lichtenberg (XP Good) - 5:37
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4th Quarter
- No Scoring -
_______________________
Player Stats
Robert Marve, QB - 20/32, 248 yards, 2 TD, 18 carries, 88 yards, 1 TD
Spencer Keith, QB - 19/36, 190 yards, 2 INT
Ralph Bolden, RB - 23 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD, 4 receptions, 37 yards, 1 TD
Jacquise Terry, RB - 9 carries, 24 yards
Tyshon Goode, WR - 10 receptions, 71 yards
Kory Lichtenberg, WR - 7 receptions, 122 yards, 1 TD
Kendrick Pressley, WR - 7 receptions, 61 yards
Antavian Edison, WR - 5 receptions, 73 yards
Carson Wiggs, K - 1/1, Long of 46, 5/5 on XP
Freddy Cortez, K - 1/1, Long of 43
Byron Tyson, MLB - 11 tackles (5 solo), 1 for loss
Leon Green, DE - 8 tackles (3 solo), 2 for loss, 1 sack
Brandon Taylor, DT - 5 tackles (2 solo), 1 for loss
Lee Stalker, DE - 5 tackles (3 solo)
Derek Jackson, OLB - 4 tackles (2 solo), 2 for loss, .5 sack
Ishmael Aristide, FS - 2 tackles (1 solo), 1 INT
_______________________________
Injury Report
Logan Link, SS - Purdue - Foot stress fracture - 1 week
Chris Finley, QB - Bruised shoulder - 4 weeks
Will Johnson, OLB - Strained back - 2 weeks
* - Injury occurred during game
_______________________________

Next Game: @ Ohio (1-1)