[Hatz]

Score from last year was 42-2. The score this year will have nothing to do with coaches being friends. Boyle could not run on Mercer last year and Boyle graduated their leading rusher. Mercer has to try and slow Boyle's passing game down while trying to establish a passing game. Mercer attempted 4 passes last year and was sacked close to 10 times. Mercer out rushed Boyle last year 157 to 139. Mercer held Boyle under 100 yards rushing with starters in.

Boyle's 2nd leading rusher is back and he was 2nd by only 148 yards. Was it mentioned he is going to Notre Dame next year?

In last year's game Boyle ran for 139 yards to Mercer's 157 while rushing 26 times. That's 5 yds per carry. Slowed down, not shut down. Mercer, in comparison, averaged 4 yds per carry. :Thumbs:

Of course Lanter was 17-18 for 304 yards and 4 TD's. Does Boyle really need to rush the ball better if they can get that passing in this game? 42 points is hardly a bragging point of hope for a new year.

Mercer needs more offense. :Thumbs:

BTW, these are the FACTS. :eyeroll: