Pick the score

[The Jackal]

Mercer 85 Furman 3

Too much power from the Bears.

When I started last week’s pick the score I asked no “trying to be funny” scores. GF failed to ask this so please refrain from these. TIA

I would hate to take up space on this forum with senseless drivel.

[The Jackal]

Mercer 85 Furman 3

Too much power from the Bears.

No…that was 3x during OT in 2015

1st and 10 at FUR25 Alex Lakes rush for 15 yards to the FUR10, 1ST DOWN MER
1st and GOAL at FUR10 Alex Lakes rush for 8 yards to the FUR2
2nd and GOAL at FUR02 Alex Lakes rush for 2 yards to the FUR0, TOUCHDOWN

Was that the game where Kealand Dirks scored the go ahead touchdown, "spiked" the ball, and then Hollingsworth missed the extra point to send it to overtime?

I think that was Mercer's only win in Greenville.

[cavedweller2]

Furman by 2 touchdowns. 30-16.

[youwouldno]

So in Hendrix's 5th year, the Paladins are slight favorites at home against Mercer? Seriously?

I just cannot think of any excuse not to win this game convincingly. Squeaking by Mercer at home is really not that amazing of an accomplishment for a team trying to be relevant nationally.

I'll optimistically predict FU 35, Mercer 20

[FUBeAR]

Mercer 85 Furman 3

Too much power from the Bears.

No…that was 3x during OT in 2015

1st and 10 at FUR25 Alex Lakes rush for 15 yards to the FUR10, 1ST DOWN MER
1st and GOAL at FUR10 Alex Lakes rush for 8 yards to the FUR2
2nd and GOAL at FUR02 Alex Lakes rush for 2 yards to the FUR0, TOUCHDOWN

Was that the game where Kealand Dirks scored the go ahead touchdown, "spiked" the ball, and then Hollingsworth missed the extra point to send it to overtime?

I think that was Mercer's only win in Greenville.

Not exactly. He spiked the ball after scoring the tying touchdown.

[tim]

28-20 Furman

[The Jackal]

Mercer 85 Furman 3

Too much power from the Bears.

No…that was 3x during OT in 2015

1st and 10 at FUR25 Alex Lakes rush for 15 yards to the FUR10, 1ST DOWN MER
1st and GOAL at FUR10 Alex Lakes rush for 8 yards to the FUR2
2nd and GOAL at FUR02 Alex Lakes rush for 2 yards to the FUR0, TOUCHDOWN

Was that the game where Kealand Dirks scored the go ahead touchdown, "spiked" the ball, and then Hollingsworth missed the extra point to send it to overtime?

I think that was Mercer's only win in Greenville.

Not exactly. He spiked the ball after scoring the tying touchdown.

It was certainly a judgment call and in no way egregious. It was also a call SoCon refs had let go multiple times that year (long ago I had video of that, but I'm too lazy to find it).

Tough for the SoCon refs to insert themselves into the game like that on something literally no one would have noticed.

[FUBeAR]

Mercer 85 Furman 3

Too much power from the Bears.

No…that was 3x during OT in 2015

1st and 10 at FUR25 Alex Lakes rush for 15 yards to the FUR10, 1ST DOWN MER
1st and GOAL at FUR10 Alex Lakes rush for 8 yards to the FUR2
2nd and GOAL at FUR02 Alex Lakes rush for 2 yards to the FUR0, TOUCHDOWN

Was that the game where Kealand Dirks scored the go ahead touchdown, "spiked" the ball, and then Hollingsworth missed the extra point to send it to overtime?

I think that was Mercer's only win in Greenville.

Not exactly. He spiked the ball after scoring the tying touchdown.

It was certainly a judgment call and in no way egregious. It was also a call SoCon refs had let go multiple times that year (long ago I had video of that, but I'm too lazy to find it).

Tough for the SoCon refs to insert themselves into the game like that on something literally no one would have noticed.

Yes - I remember the video & the still shots I pulled from it clearly showing the young man raising the ball well above his head & shoulders before he smashed it into the ground. And, then he, momentarily, broke into dance before that exuberance was contained by his surrounding Teammates. Exciting times - scoring his 1st college TD, tying an exciting game in the final seconds. Quite understandable that the young man’s joyous emotions got the better of him leading him to violate the sportsmanship rules of our great game. Quite a tribute to the Official that he was able to make the correct call and overcome how badly I’m sure he felt for that gleeful young warrior.

[FUBeAR]

FWIW…

Sagarin says Furman wins by 4
Massey says Furman wins by 2

[Davemeister]

FWIW…

Sagarin says Furman wins by 4
Massey says Furman wins by 2

I'll take either one.

[FUBeAR]

FWIW…

Sagarin says Furman wins by 4
Massey says Furman wins by 2

I'll take either one.

Yeah - FUBeAR doesn’t prediculate FU vs. MU matchups, but I am thinking this is a 3 point game - something on the order of 17-14.

[gofurman]

Big game. Means a lot

If we get blown out or beat similar to last year (no offense to speak of, no creativity, poor execution by Ô). my expectations will be lowered. If we win or are very competitive my view is that we have a shot at SoCon

I’ll go w heart. FU 24. Mercer 20

FYI...Your pick was already taken by FU3..

Then I’ll officially change to FU 23. Mercer 20

[apaladin]

Unfortunately I was closest again(MU 31-13)but I was dumb thinking FU could score 13.

[gofurman]

Unfortunately I was closest again(MU 31-13)but I was dumb thinking FU could score 13.

A sincere CONGRATS. I mean that. You have earned ‘street cred’ w two wins at picking the score