Monday, November 25, 2013

Final Insult


Click enlarge the photo taken by Spectator's Peter Andrews. It says it all




Brown 48 Columbia 7



Why Brown Won

After a bit of a slow start, the Bears started moving the ball at will. RB John Spooney was the catalyst, with a 45-yard TD run to get it started and 187 total rushing yards on the day. QB Patrick Donnelly didn’t complete as many passes as usual, but he did throw for four TD’s and 305 yards. WR Tellef Lundevall had 151 yards receiving and a TD. The defense held Columbia to just 206 total yards.

Why Columbia Lost

The Lions committed six turnovers and were just one of 16 on third down conversions. The defense allowed 627 total yards. QB Trevor McDonagh completed just 32% of his passes.


Key Turning Points

-After being forced into three-and-outs on both of their first two possessions, the Bears started their third possession on their own 34 with 9:15 left in the 1st quarter. Three plays later, Spooney broke free for his 45 yard TD run and the rout was on.

-Columbia had a slight chance to get back into it with 3:46 left in the 1st when Spooney fumbled and Mark Cieslak recovered it at the CU 43. But Columbia went three-and-out on the ensuing possession and had to punt it away.


Columbia Positives

-RB Alan Watson had a nice 43 yard run that didn’t lead to a score but it was nice.

-WR Toure Douglas got open for a TD pass for Columbia’s only score. Preceding that TD catch, TE Garrett DeMuth had a nice catch and run for 31 yards.


Columbia Negatives


-Too many to mention, but a particular problem was tackling. Brown’s final TD was a comedy of bad tackling as Jordan Reisner changed directions 3-4 times for a 31 yard score. 

6 comments:

Al's Wingman said...

Who paid for that?

Anonymous said...

Pete Mangurian

Anonymous said...

A lot of dropped passes. Too many to count. #88 is usually sure handed but had a bad day. As did the other receivers. I wonder if receivers are eye tested?

Pete Mangurian said...

The joke is on you jokers. I didn't even see this! I have to admit all of you get under my skin but I won't resign and no one around here will fire me. Heck, with my unpredictable temper, everyone is afraid to even talk to me.

M. Dianne Murphy said...

Don't say anything Pete. Remember, keep it in house!

Anonymous said...

Some people are urging alums to advise football recruits to forget about Columbia?
How is that possible on the part of loyal alumni, whatever the motivation?