JP Morgan Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Went to the OSU/Marshall game this weekend and came away with some interesting perspective. First, let me tell you that I was there in 2001 when Akron played OSU at the shoe. I noticed some staunch differences and some similarties between that game and the Marshall/OSU game. Here are my thoughts: 1. Both Akron and Marshall came to win. Difference.......I think Marshall really believed they WOULD....Akron believed they COULD. Even after the tough loss last week to Troy State, Marshall still came in with the intensity and fight to win. 2. Marshall played "their game" to win for 4 full quarters. Marshall's coach, coached his game to win for 4 full quarters. 2001-Akron played and coached to win for the first two quarters. After the half, it seemed like Akron the changed their game plan. 3. Marshall has a huge fan base. There was alot of green in columbus Saturday. Probably 10 times as many Marshall fans as Zips fans in 2001. They were seen and "HERD" (excuse the pun, I couldn't resist). You could hear "We ARE......MARSHALL" throughout the stadium. Anyway, I'm sure it was a big lift for their players. 4. Marshall could have rolled over or given up several times in this game. Instead everytime they had a turnover or were scored on, they fired right back. For instance, 2nd offensive series for OSU, Zwick hits a wide open reciever for an 80+ yard touchdown. Marshall comes right back and marches the ball down the field for a score of their own. My point......at any given time in any game you might catch a bad break, it happens to all teams. Its how you deal with it that makes the difference. Marshall just seemed to let it roll right off thier back and moved on. Akron doesn't seem to do that. 5. Marshall did not seem physically overmatched, they did not seem slower, they did not seem overwhelmed by the atmosphere and the pagentry that goes on before OSU games. They were there to play football and win. Akron 2001, I think we were a little overmatched, definately slower and seemed overwhelmed at times. Bottom line, Winning is an attitude, its a belief, its a way of life with certain teams. Marshall seemed to embody that attitude this past weekend. I wish the Zips would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mastodon Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Thanks for the glowing words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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