Anyone familiar with Furman?

MSU01 · Post by **MSU01** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:45 pm

I'm sure not...I guess it won't be too long before some Furman fans get here!

PapaG · Post by **PapaG** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:52 pm

MSU01 wrote:I'm sure not...I guess it won't be too long before some Furman fans get here!

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=231

It looks like they run a lot. It also looks like they aren't real explosive on offense and they play a lot of close games.

They barely got by GA Southern yesterday 13-10.

I like this match-up; the 'Cats have a solid run defense, so unless Danny Woodhead suits up for Furman, it should be a very competitive game.

GavinDonos · Post by **GavinDonos** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:52 pm

I know their away uni's look like Weber's and their team name is the Paladins which, coincidentally, is a long range mobile artillery platform used by the U.S. Army....

woah!

Other than that I don't know jack about 'em.

Their website hasn't been updated for a week.
http://furmanpaladins.cstv.com/sports/m ... -body.html

Weltercat · Post by **Weltercat** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:58 pm

I think they are a small private school in South Carolina; they come from the Southern Conference. They played North Carolina tough 45-42 but I don't think they will be any match for the cats, especially in Bozeman.

BigSkyCat · Post by **BigSkyCat** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:58 pm

8-3, Second in conference to App. St.

Not that North Carolina was any good this year (neither was Colorado) but Furman lost 45-42 early in the year to them. Looks like they have had a couple QB's split time this year.

GrizinWashington · Post by **GrizinWashington** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:00 pm

I know Montana beat them in the 2001 Championship game!

Seriously, take it to them.

JahGriz · Post by **JahGriz** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:00 pm

I watched them play North Carolina, and they looked real good in that game. Their RB was a horse. OL looked real good. And their D did some hitting.
In that game, I was impressed with them.

firmgriz · Post by **firmgriz** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:00 pm

0-1 against universities from Montana.

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:01 pm

Hope you are ready for some very good Southern Baptist company, because these are some of the best people I've ever been around. In fact, the new principal of my last High School in Georgia played tight end on their national championship team and I'm giving him a call this week. His coach is the the great Bill Napier whose son was Furman's qb when Louis Ivory got hurt the week before their 13-9 game from the team we lost to Saturday. Could someone please post the brackets?

BigSkyCat · Post by **BigSkyCat** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:03 pm

8-3, Second in conference to App. St.

Not that North Carolina was any good this year (neither was Colorado) but Furman lost 45-42 early in the year to them. Looks like they have had a couple QB's split time this year.

BobCatFan · Post by **BobCatFan** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:08 pm

Here is their chat board. Let the smack begin

http://www.theuffp.com/

FUwolfpacker · Post by **FUwolfpacker** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:14 pm

Hello from SC,

Looks like I'm the first Furman fan checking in at bobcat nation.

Furman is traditionally a run-oriented team. We normally like to keep the number of passes to 20 or below, but injuries have forced us to change our gameplan at times. When our starting QB, Renaldo Gray, is playing, we're more run oriented. When the backup, Jordan Sorrells, has to play, we throw the ball a lot more b/c he's not a good runner.

Furman's offense always comes back to the FB Jerome Felton. He's been banged up recently, but when healthy, he's one of the most punishing runners in all of I-AA football. He's 6'0", 250 lbs and his legs are always moving. He basically missed about a total of 2 to 2.5 games toward the end of the year, but he still had 22 TDs. He had 4 TD's against North Carolina and six against WCU.

The RB, Cedrick Gipson, is more of a shifty runner who would rather make you miss than run over you, but he does hit the hole hard.

The OL is confusing. Furman traditional has one of the best OL's in the country, but we've been really beat up this year and haven't developed much chemistry. The inconsistent OL play is probably the main factor in keeping us from being explosive on offense and putting opponents away late.

The defense is much improved from last year. We're more of a bend but don't break type of D. We've had trouble defending taller WR's, but we defend against the run pretty well. The key player on our defense is MLB, Andrew Jones. Near the top of SoCon and NCAA in tackles, he has been our rock all year.

Our special teams are up and down, and they have cost us a few games over the last few years.

One of the key things about Furman this year has been our inability to do anything on offense in the second half. We haven't scored a TD (in regulation) in the second half in a long time.

If you have anymore questions, I'll do my best to answer them, but that's just a quick run down. Our website is having issues today, but you can check our message boards at www.theuffp.com

bobcatmaniac · Post by **bobcatmaniac** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:28 pm

Welcome to our board. May the best team win (sorry I will be biased, that would be MSU)
Hope you can come visit us!

Weltercat · Post by **Weltercat** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:32 pm

FUwolfpacker wrote:Hello from SC,

Looks like I'm the first Furman fan checking in at bobcat nation.

Furman is traditionally a run-oriented team. We normally like to keep the number of passes to 20 or below, but injuries have forced us to change our gameplan at times. When our starting QB, Renaldo Gray, is playing, we're more run oriented. When the backup, Jordan Sorrells, has to play, we throw the ball a lot more b/c he's not a good runner.

Furman's offense always comes back to the FB Jerome Felton. He's been banged up recently, but when healthy, he's one of the most punishing runners in all of I-AA football. He's 6'0", 250 lbs and his legs are always moving. He basically missed about a total of 2 to 2.5 games toward the end of the year, but he still had 22 TDs. He had 4 TD's against North Carolina and six against WCU.

The RB, Cedrick Gipson, is more of a shifty runner who would rather make you miss than run over you, but he does hit the hole hard.

The OL is confusing. Furman traditional has one of the best OL's in the country, but we've been really beat up this year and haven't developed much chemistry. The inconsistent OL play is probably the main factor in keeping us from being explosive on offense and putting opponents away late.

The defense is much improved from last year. We're more of a bend but don't break type of D. We've had trouble defending taller WR's, but we defend against the run pretty well. The key player on our defense is MLB, Andrew Jones. Near the top of SoCon and NCAA in tackles, he has been our rock all year.

Our special teams are up and down, and they have cost us a few games over the last few years.

One of the key things about Furman this year has been our inability to do anything on offense in the second half. We haven't scored a TD (in regulation) in the second half in a long time.

If you have anymore questions, I'll do my best to answer them, but that's just a quick run down. Our website is having issues today, but you can check our message boards at www.theuffp.com

Nice Post
It sounds like the cats are in for another physical type bruising game. They just got through with one of those. I hope they can lick there wounds and be mentally prepared for another one.

orsalak · Post by **orsalak** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:58 pm

FUwolfpacker wrote:Hello from SC,

Looks like I'm the first Furman fan checking in at bobcat nation.

Furman is traditionally a run-oriented team. We normally like to keep the number of passes to 20 or below, but injuries have forced us to change our gameplan at times. When our starting QB, Renaldo Gray, is playing, we're more run oriented. When the backup, Jordan Sorrells, has to play, we throw the ball a lot more b/c he's not a good runner.

Furman's offense always comes back to the FB Jerome Felton. He's been banged up recently, but when healthy, he's one of the most punishing runners in all of I-AA football. He's 6'0", 250 lbs and his legs are always moving. He basically missed about a total of 2 to 2.5 games toward the end of the year, but he still had 22 TDs. He had 4 TD's against North Carolina and six against WCU.

The RB, Cedrick Gipson, is more of a shifty runner who would rather make you miss than run over you, but he does hit the hole hard.

The OL is confusing. Furman traditional has one of the best OL's in the country, but we've been really beat up this year and haven't developed much chemistry. The inconsistent OL play is probably the main factor in keeping us from being explosive on offense and putting opponents away late.

The defense is much improved from last year. We're more of a bend but don't break type of D. We've had trouble defending taller WR's, but we defend against the run pretty well. The key player on our defense is MLB, Andrew Jones. Near the top of SoCon and NCAA in tackles, he has been our rock all year.

Our special teams are up and down, and they have cost us a few games over the last few years.

One of the key things about Furman this year has been our inability to do anything on offense in the second half. We haven't scored a TD (in regulation) in the second half in a long time.

If you have anymore questions, I'll do my best to answer them, but that's just a quick run down. Our website is having issues today, but you can check our message boards at www.theuffp.com

Hey Fuwolfpacker, I can't logon to your boards. To much traffic or is this the problem you were talking about?

BigSkyCat · Post by **BigSkyCat** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:59 pm

From the Sports Network (pre-selection)

8. Furman (8-3, 6-1 SoCon)
REGULAR SEASON COMPLETE
Outlook: The resume isn’t spectacular and some of the wins were close, but an 8-3 overall record and 6-1 mark in the Southern Conference should get Furman in the playoff field.

FUwolfpacker · Post by **FUwolfpacker** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:06 pm

orsalak wrote:

Hey Fuwolfpacker, I can't logon to your boards. To much traffic or is this the problem you were talking about?

Yeah, that's the problem. It should be working again soon enough. I can get to the home page, just not the forums as of now. Just going to have to wait I suppose.

I won't be making the trip up to Montana (even though I'd really like to

). I'm looking forward to a good game though. It seems like we're both banged up a little.

Like I said, I'll be happy to answer any questions.

Good luck and let the best team win!

torrybruce · Post by **torrybruce** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:15 pm

welcome a"board" wolfpacker...if you plan to come on up here bring some longjohns and the beer of choice round here is PBR

WHAT'S A PALADIN???

orsalak · Post by **orsalak** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:24 pm

FUwolfpacker wrote:
orsalak wrote:

Hey Fuwolfpacker, I can't logon to your boards. To much traffic or is this the problem you were talking about?
Yeah, that's the problem. It should be working again soon enough. I can get to the home page, just not the forums as of now. Just going to have to wait I suppose.

I won't be making the trip up to Montana (even though I'd really like to ). I'm looking forward to a good game though. It seems like we're both banged up a little.

Like I said, I'll be happy to answer any questions.

Good luck and let the best team win!

Thank you, good luck in the game on Sat. As of now it looks like it is going to be 35* on Sat. How do you think your guys are going to handle that? I have family in SC and they always make me laugh when they think it is cold.

CelticCat · Post by **CelticCat** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:43 pm

Jerome Felton is the best FB in college football, at any level. This guy scares the crap out of me.

Anyone familiar with Furman?

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