To your point about both teams having tough games remaining on the schedule, I would say this game has even more meaning. They’ve typically played in weeks 1 or 2 in previous seasons and a loss didn’t have too much of an effect with conference play both in front of them. Now a loss means either school would have to win 3 of 5 to qualify for the tournament.
Even after 3 games, I don’t really have a read on either team. Watching BR against Hillcrest and Providence, I would say the talent is certainly there on both sides of the ball but they just haven’t clicked, yet. BR turned it over 3 times vs Provi.
My understanding is Marist has a big, physical offensive line but lacks a big play guy on offense. I believe they’ve also played two QBs in all 3 games. Maybe this is the week they go with 1 full time QB and the other plays WR?
Would really like to hear from anyone at the Marist-ND game on how that one played out.
Seems like both teams working through some kinks after their runs last year. I think it was an odd summer/fall camp for each team with transfers, suspensions and QB drama. Safe to say those events have contributed some to each team’s slow start.
The winner will be in solid position and the loser will have their back against the wall for remainder of the season.
Marist 42
Brother Rice 0