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  • ODU's Scott a finalist for coordinator's honor

         If you haven't heard, ODU offensive coordinator Brian Scott is a finalist for Division I-AA national coordinator of the year on a website called FootballScoop.com.    He's running in fast company with Villanova's Sam Venuto, Penn's Ray Priore and William and Mary's Bob Shoop. ' [...]
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    Posted: December 10, 2009, 12:58pm EST

  • Hofstra drops football

       Hofstra University has dropped football. That's two CAA schools in one month as this comes on the heels of Northeastern dropping its program.    What does that mean for Old Dominion's Monarchs?    That means they may go searching for a sophomore on that Hofstra roster that can help them.    Stay [...]
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    Posted: December 03, 2009, 12:05pm EST

  • Football trigonometry

       Time to play football trigonometry. Follow along if you can.    ODU beats VMI by 7 at VMI. The previous week, VMI lost by 5 at Army.    That means ODU is better than Army, right? If so, here comes the pretzel logic.    Army beat Vanderbilt, and Vanderbilt beat Rice.    Rice [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 5:51pm EST

  • Radio dazing with Bobby and Blaine

       It's a two-for-one tomorrow night at Monarch Grille as Bobby Wilder and Blaine Taylor hold their radio shows, with Wilder on from 6 to 7 and Taylor on from 7 to 8. [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 4:06pm EST

  • At the half

       I thought it somewhat weird when Eddie McClam came out of the locker room for warmups hollering "Whacka, whacka, whacka!"    Maybe he knew something, because the first half of this game was like watching the video game Pac-Man.    Whacka, whacka, whacka.    There were a lot of yards being gobbled [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 3:01pm EST

  • This is too, too funny

       Lexington, Va., is expecting a traffic jam Saturday. Blame the Monarchs.    [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:06pm EST

  • Welcome to the club, guys

       A funny thing happened on the way off the practice field last night.    Sounds like the start of a joke, doesn't it?    But what was being discussed by a few players was the fact that it was not a joke: Their red-shirt seasons were over. ' [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:09pm EST

  • Wilder show on tonight

       Bobby Wilder's one-hour radio show with Ted Alexander will be on tonight at 7 p.m. on 94.1 FM.    It's been moved up a night because of conflicts with the men's and women's games Thursday night.    Wilder's final show of the season will be next Tuesday and will originate from [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 10:17am EST

  • Friday night, er, no lights

       When the water's on the rise, you improvise. [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 4:23pm EST

  • Wilder show still on

       Bobby Wilder's coaches show can be heard tonight from 7 to 8 p.m., but don't expect him to make it to Red Mill. Coach Wilder and Ted Alexander will hunker down in the studio for this one. Check out 94.1 if you aren't bailing water somewhere.   [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 3:26pm EST

  • Live chat is back! Thursday!

       OK, so the weather isn't that nice. Maybe it's going to end up with you stuck at home.    OK, so the Monarchs aren't playing football this week. But you need your ODU football fix anyway. [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 7:51pm EST

  • Starting the week early

       It's been a while since I had a Live Chat on the blog, so we'll do that on Thursday at 12:15 p.m. and I'll have a guest blogger with me ... Virginian-Pilot columnist Bob Molinaro. We'll answer questions and offer opinions. ' [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 4:59pm EST

  • Saturday at Foreman Field

       Here's the skinny: ODU is giving fans an hour extra to party like a rock star (or in this case a football fan) before Saturday's homecoming game, which begins at 2 p.m. [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 10:29am EST

  • About those personal fouls

       Bobby Wilder's bunch has been guilty of more than a few personal fouls this season, enough to concern fans and, to a degree, even the head coach.    There are lousy personal fouls. Like barking too much at opponents (really, doesn't a hard hit say it better?) and dirty play. ' [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 6:55pm EST

  • Injury report not as dampening as expected

       Coach Bobby Wilder said this morning that defensive lineman Eddie McClam's knee injury does not appear to be as serious and initially feared. McClam fell awkwardly while making a tackle Saturday against Georgetown. The fear was that he'd torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. ' [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 8:38am EST

  • Following up after ODU-G'town

       Notes following ODU's 31-10 thrashing of Georgetown (which No. 1 Richmond plays in a couple of weeks):   [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 10:25am EST

  • Tonight on the radio show

       It's Buffalo Wild Wings Night for the ODU coaching staff. Coach Bobby Wilder will have a posse for his radio show tonight from 7 to 8 at the Greenbrier location. The entire staff is showing up. [...]
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    Posted: October 29, 2009, 10:26am EDT

  • ODU getting votes

       ODU received 10 votes in The Sports Network's FCS poll, which is a loose poll that includes SIDs, ADs and such. The 10 votes put ODU outside the Top 25, but if you are counting down the list it put ODU at 46th, tied with James Madison.    A little [...]
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    Posted: October 26, 2009, 4:50pm EDT

  • Halloweening at Foreman Field

       So why, really, is ODU sticking to a 6 o'clock start for Saturday's Halloween game against Georgetown?    I finally got a good answer this morning: Sesame Street.    The Constant Center has two shows booked for Saturday. Go Elmo!    And -- whoops! -- there's goes the parking during the daytime' [...]
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    Posted: October 26, 2009, 9:29am EDT

  • No. 1 in two categories

         This just in from ODU football SID Kim Zivkovich: ODU is No. 1. [...]
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    Posted: October 25, 2009, 8:30pm EDT

  • About Molinaro

       A week later, I'm finding it comical that readers are going to my stories that I'm writing from Savannah, Ga. -- where ODU beat Savannah State 38-17 -- to bash Bob Molinaro for a column he wrote a week ago and another he wrote two weeks ago. I just don't' [...]
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    Posted: October 25, 2009, 10:59am EDT

  • Monarchs up 17-0 at the half

       Thomas DeMarco continues to execute when needed. The sophomore QB hit Chris Lovitt on a jail-break, wide receiver screen pass to the right side and Lovitt turned it into a 25-yard touchdown with 7 seconds remaining in the first half.    ODU goes to the break leading 17-0. [...]
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    Posted: October 24, 2009, 6:21pm EDT

  • ODU leads 10-0

       Obviously, The Three Amigos are being disciplined for something.    Reid Evans, Nick Mayers and Desmond Williams accounted for all four of ODU's TDs last week against Campbell.    This week, they have yet to see the field and it doesn't appear they will see the field in the first half. ' [...]
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    Posted: October 24, 2009, 5:54pm EDT

  • A good start

       The Monarchs scored on their first possession for the sixth time in eight games.    Thomas DeMarco hit Michael Williams on a crossing under route for a 5-yard TD. It wasn't just Williams first TD reception, it was the walk-on's first catch of the season. [...]
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    Posted: October 24, 2009, 5:17pm EDT

  • Kickoff around the corner

       The sun is shining and this glorified high school football stadium called Ted A. Wright Stadium on the Savannah State campus is promising a fast track today.    Earlier it appeared we might geet a wet one as Old Dominion visits the Tigers. But that's not to be unless something [...]
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    Posted: October 24, 2009, 4:40pm EDT

  • Halloweening at the Georgetown game

       I've decided to dress up like a sports writer for the Georgetown game on Halloween. ' [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2009, 3:24pm EDT

  • Greetings from the ODU sidelines

       Today's sideline band color is ... pink. Good thing I look great in pink.    There's about 20 kids walking the sidelines today as guests of the Monarchs. Two really caught me eye. [...]
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    Posted: October 17, 2009, 5:55pm EDT

  • Not a sellout?

       After all the hoopla leading into this season and all the noise made by those who were turned away for season-ticket orders, the Old Dominion Monarchs have a problem today: They might not have a sold-out stadium for tonight's 6 o'clock game against Campbell. ' [...]
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    Posted: October 17, 2009, 10:24am EDT

  • Heading into Saturday's game against Campbell

       Idle thoughts:    * Coach Bobby Wilder is liking Virginia, particularly with a Nor'easter blowing and snow expected for the Richmond-at-Maine game tomorrow (Wilder played and coached at Maine prior to his arrival at ODU). ' [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 4:40pm EDT

  • Live blog going on now

    Chat about ODU football with Pilot sportswriter Rich Radford      Above you can read my live blog, starting at 11:45, on ODU football.    But how about a little intel from yesterday's practice to get things started? [...]
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    Posted: October 14, 2009, 11:02am EDT

  • Live chat is back! This Wednesday

       On Wednesday, we're going to do another ODU Football live chat. So line up your questions. We'll begin at 12:15 p.m. -- that's 30 minutes earlier than normal -- and conclude at 1:15 p.m.    So get ready to ask away. Put on your game face!' [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 2:31pm EDT

  • A little recruiting action pregame

       OK, so I rolled over to the game after partaking in the Pilot's Tailgate Taste Testing contest. Good food. The highlights: pineapple shrimp, a shrimp and crawfish over rice dish, a salmon over pasta cold salad ... let's just say I ate right.    Anyway, when I got to the [...]
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    Posted: October 10, 2009, 6:19pm EDT

  • Tickets are still available

       * Here's the skinny from the ODU athletics department: There are about 300 tickets available for Saturday's game against Presbyterian. Get 'em while you can. ' [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 3:19pm EDT

  • Tickets should be available for ODU vs. Presbyterian

       Since this weekend is ODU's fall break, expect some tickets to be available for Saturday's game against Presbyterian.    The expectation is that students will not grab up their total allotment of approximately 4,000 tickets and that the general public that doesn't have season tickets will have its first real' [...]
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    Posted: October 07, 2009, 11:57am EDT

  • More than just Breakfast with Bobby

       So you guys ever watch the Breakfast with Bobby videos we put together on Monday mornings where Bobby talks about the previous game and the upcoming one?    So are you a smidge jealous and you want in on the action? [...]
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    Posted: October 06, 2009, 1:26pm EDT

  • Notes on a frayed, and tired, white cuff

          Thoughts, observations and facts following ODU’s 34-29 loss at Fordham:      * Reid Evans hardly ever drops a pass. Not in practice. And not in games. So the drop he had which resulted in a Fordham interception with 3:12 remaining in the third quarter was a bit shocking, and [...]
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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 9:53pm EDT

  • Monarchs trail 18-7 at half

        The Monarchs got a dose of John Skelton in the second quarter as the 6-foot-5, 260-pounder threw and threw and threw some more.    Looking off his primary receiver repeatedly, Skelton picked apart the Monarchs youthful secondary and finished the half 292 yards passing, 212 of those yards coming [...]
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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 2:33pm EDT

  • 7-3 after 1 quarter

       ODU 7-3 after the first quarter and two big plays: a 52-yard run by ODU's Mario Crawford on the first play from scrimmage and a 52-yard pass from John Skelton to brother Stephen for a ... 52-yard gain.    ODU scored on a 25-yard TD pass from Thomas DeMarco to [...]
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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 1:45pm EDT

  • Welcome to Fordham

        We’re here at Fordham and the Monarchs are warming up on the field. [...]
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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 12:16pm EDT

  • World news affects Monarchs

       With Samoa and the surrounding islands in the Pacific Ocean hit by a devastating killer tsunami earlier this week, ODU is rallying around teammate A.T. Aoelua, a junior college transfer and outside linebacker for the Monarchs.     The Monarchs are presently traveling to New York to face Fordham on Saturday at 1 [...]
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    Posted: October 02, 2009, 11:22am EDT

  • What more can I do?

       That's the question coach Bobby Wilder wanted his team to ponder following a 31-28 loss to Monmouth Saturday night at Foreman Field.    He asked each player to write out their answers on a sheet of paper and hand them in. [...]
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    Posted: September 29, 2009, 8:21pm EDT

  • A little pre-game roasting

       Looks like the bloom is off the rose.    The energy that surrounded ODU's first two road games is not present today as the Monarchs prepare to host Monmouth, which by the way is a scholarship team offering 32 rides. While this is not the time for the Monarchs faithful [...]
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    Posted: September 26, 2009, 4:37pm EDT

  • Stop, drop, and roll to the game

       Friday morning thoughts and observations heading into ODU’s game with Monmouth Saturday night at Foreman Field:    * Suddenly, the R.A.T. Race isn’t the biggest deal in Larchmont. [...]
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    Posted: September 25, 2009, 10:37am EDT

  • Core, tickets and shirts

       First up, the "Core: tags.    Who's got tags? The tags, for those who don't know, go to the players on the special teams who exhibit, toughness, task and enthusiasm. ' [...]
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    Posted: September 23, 2009, 10:12pm EDT

  • About that 28-27 victory over Jacksonville

        Just drove 12.2 miles to get to a Dave & Busters for dinner and some ESPN/ABC/NBC football action. The Dave & Busters was 300 yards from my hotel.    Morale to the story: Never trust a hand-held GPS system.    First off, let me get the winning drive out [...]
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    Posted: September 19, 2009, 9:52pm EDT

  • A few moments in the 90s

       First off, I'm going to blog later, but I've got to get a bite to eat. Here's the hightlights: ODU's 28-27 victory over Jacksonville was all about things in the 90s.    * ODU's last drive covered 91 yards, ending on a 32-yard touchdown pass from Thomas DeMarco to Dorian [...]
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    Posted: September 19, 2009, 6:50pm EDT

  • At the half

        If football is all about halftime adjustments, then the Monarchs have to make some.    Jacksonville’s Rudell Small ran all over the Monarchs for much of the first half, But ODU finally turned table on the Dolphins late in the first half. ODU mounted a long scoring drive of [...]
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    Posted: September 19, 2009, 2:29pm EDT

  • A rough first quarter

        Confusion marked the first quarter for ODU at Jacksonville.    Without a first down in two offensive possessions, the Monarchs’ defense has been on the field way too much and ODU burned all three of its timeouts in the game’s first 12 minutes. [...]
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    Posted: September 19, 2009, 1:55pm EDT

  • Walking up to game time

        OK, I'm shocked.    And ODU fans should be thrilled with what they have.    The Monarchs have arrived for their game today at Jacksonville University and I’m reminded of the football complex at Atlantic Shores out in Chesapeake.    That’s Atlantic Shores, the high school.    I kid you not.  ' [...]
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    Posted: September 19, 2009, 12:21pm EDT

  • Movie time!

        With the Monarchs about to go on a road trip, maybe it’s time to pack some DVDs. What better for a football team than to pack football movies to watch?     Most of you know I’m a movie junkie, so here’s my chance to put my top nine films out [...]
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    Posted: September 15, 2009, 11:45am EDT

  • A quick out

    Cleaning out the notebook after Saturday’s 49-17 victory over Virginia Union: * Ricky Nichols missed another game at defensive back as he recovers from preseason surgery on his right hand. Coach Bobby Wilder says Nichols should be ready this Saturday. Obviously, the medical staff is being very cautious with this. [...]
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    Posted: September 14, 2009, 11:27am EDT

  • Oops, got that one wrong by one digit

       That was Dorian Jackson who caught DeMarco's first TD pass.    By the way, DeMarco just rambled in for another TD.    ODU 42-10. [...]
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    Posted: September 12, 2009, 8:13pm EDT

  • Heading into Saturday's game against Va. Union

       Marquel Thomas, ODU's wide receiver who scored the Monarchs' first-ever touchdown on a 50-yarder from Thomas DeMarco, was working out on the speed-pitch machine at practice the other day, working on catching the football at 60 mph from about 10 yards away.    Naturally, I marveled at this. Then coach Bobby' [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 12:49pm EDT

  • A letter from coach Wilder

       Bobby Wilder, head coach.    Bobby Wilder, passionate letter writer.    Wilder was so thrilled with the fan support at Saturday's game against Chowan that he wrote a letter to the fans.    I'll leave the intro at that. Read on.    Dear Old Dominion Football Fans, ' [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 3:40pm EDT

  • The morning after

       Random thoughts:    * Bobby Wilder said on Saturday that there was a moment when he cried. It had to do with Ricky Nichols.    If you don't remember, Nichols was the first high school player who said, "yeah, I'll play at ODU," the first to commit to signing with a [...]
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    Posted: September 06, 2009, 9:17am EDT

  • Some final stats from ODU's first game

    Here’s a quick look at some final game statistics: ODU total offense: 320 yards Chowan total offense: 341 yards ODU punt average: 51 yards Chowan punt average: 26 yards ODU third down conversions: 3 of 13 Chowan third down conversions: 9 of 19 [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 9:32pm EDT

  • Final score: ODU 36, Chowan 21

    Football has arrived at ODU. The final score: Old Dominion University Monarchs 36, Chowan University Hawks 21. With 32 seconds left in the game, the crowd stood and began chanting “O-D-U! O-D-U!” [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 9:19pm EDT

  • ODU punter Plisco among team's strengths

    Fourth quarter action has included a 61-yard punt from ODU’s Jonathan Plisco, who has averaged 51 yards tonight. The big punt was followed by a nice tackle by long snapper Dustin Phillips. There are 48 seconds left in the game as this post goes up. Anyone out there watching the game [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 9:15pm EDT

  • Chowan scores touchdown as time starts winding down

    In the fourth quarter, Chowan again put together a long drive down the field. But the Hawks have been plagued with false starts and had to convert on a fourth down during the drive. The crowd booed when an official called a late hit on ODU defensive lineman Chad King. [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 9:05pm EDT

  • Dynasty Dancers

    ODU has both cheerleaders and the Dynasty Dance Team on Foreman Field to get the crowd pumped up. Here's a shot of some Dynasty Dance Team members. -Patrick Wilson [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 8:50pm EDT

  • Parham scores second rushing TD as ODU extends lead

    Forget that last part about the game slowing down. Jamar Parham just ran 43 yards for a Monarch touchdown, his second of the game. ODU 36, Chowan 15. -Patrick Wilson [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 8:34pm EDT

  • Game slows down in third quarter; Hareza misses field goal

    As the game moves toward the end of the third quarter, there have been two significant changes: The crowd is figuring out how to do the wave and ODU kicker Drew Hareza missed a field goal. Hareza, who made five field goals in the first half, missed from 30 yards out. [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 8:31pm EDT

  • A view inside the press box

    Here's a look inside the press box: From left, Pilot sports writers Tom Robinson, Bob Molinaro and Rich Radford report on ODU's first home football game. Check ODUBlitz.com and PilotOnline.com later for their analysis. -Patrick Wilson [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 8:23pm EDT

  • ODU defense wearing out Chowan in second half

    As a full moon rose over S.B. Ballard Stadium, Chowan began the second half with a slow drive down the field. ODU’s defense is keeping pressure on Hawks quarterback C.J. Westler, but he’s been able to move the ball passing. [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 8:20pm EDT

  • A look at first half statistics

    Here’s a look at some first half statistics: ODU quarterback Thomas DeMarco is 10 for 18 passing for 121 yards and a touchdown. Reid Evans leads Monarchs receivers with five catches for 71 yards. Marquel Thomas, who caught the touchdown, has two catches for 49 yards. Running back Jamar Parham has rushed for [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 8:05pm EDT

  • Monarchs get the crowd going with touchdown on fourth and 1

    After Mario Crawford’s big return for ODU, the Monarchs punched at the Chowan defense with rushing from Jamar Parham of Chesterfield. After Parham was stopped shy of a touchdown on third and 1, many fans chanted, “Go, go!” They rose as ODU made a final attempt on fourth and 1, then [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 7:24pm EDT

  • Game stays close as both teams press on offense

    The score is now 19-15 in the second quarter following a touchdown run by Chowan’s J.J. Spates, from Richmond. But Mario Crawford of ODU just ran back a kick 76 yards and the Monarchs are driving near the goal line. On Chowan's touchdown, the Monarchs blocked another extra point attempt; the [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 7:19pm EDT

  • Tough football continues in the second quarter

    Monarchs fans were slow to make too much noise when Chowan was driving on a third and 7. Hawks quarterback C.J. Westler then scrambled for a first down. The crowd got more into things next time. On third and 5, some fans began standing. But after a penalty that made it third [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 7:13pm EDT

  • ODU leads 19-9 after fourth Hareza field goal

    The potential for ODU’s offense to dominate a defense with a speedy mix of running and passing is apparent, although they’re still working out the kinks. On a pitch from quarterback Thomas DeMarco, running back Jamar Parham dashed for a 19-yard gain. [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 7:01pm EDT

  • Chowan puts some pressure on ODU's defense

    Chowan has had some success against ODU’s defense. Quarterback C.J. Westler completed an 11-yard pass to Elliott Smalls late in the first quarter before ODU stopped Chowan’s drive. But on fourth and 1, Chowan pulled off a fake punt. The player who took the snap through a 29-yard pass to an [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 6:54pm EDT

  • Chowan scores on the Monarchs

    Chowan didn’t come to Foreman Field intending to take a beating, and they just scored their first touchdown. On third and 1 at in ODU territory at the 37, Chowan quarterback C.J. Westler threw a big touchdown pass to tight end Eric Benton. The home crowed booed. Are they going to be [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 6:39pm EDT

  • Bobby Cooper sees time at QB as ODU goes up 13-0

    Chowan fumbled on a running play and Bobby Cooper came in at quarterback for Old Dominion. Cooper and Thomas DeMarco appeared to be fairly evenly matched during four scrimmages ODU played prior to today’s game. They are sharing game time today. Cooper has picked up yardage on several runs. In this spread [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 6:31pm EDT

  • DeMarco throws big TD pass to Marquel Thomas

    Monarchs’ defense stopped the Hawks on their first drive. A 30-yard punt by Chowan gave ODU the ball back at the 50. Taking the snap from the shotgun, DeMarco through long to wide receiver Marquel Thomas, who had beat his defender, caught the ball and ran into the end zone for [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 6:22pm EDT

  • Monarchs score a field goal on their opening drive

    So here are the highlights from the first drive of ODU’s first football game: Chowan lined up to kick, speakers playing the song "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N’ Roses. ODU’s T.J. Cowart fielded the ball and bolted up the field, past the 50, into Chowan territory. Not a bad way [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 6:17pm EDT

  • S.B. Ballard Stadium is nearly full

    Fans stood when the band marched onto the field, then formed the letters O-D-U during the performance. S.B. Ballard Stadium holds 19,782 people, and it looks near full. Crowd size was apparent when everyone stood for the National Anthem. And there’s a good-sized crowd standing on top of a nearby parking [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 6:06pm EDT

  • The perfect day

       I'm not really sure what to make of this, other than to say the stars seem to have aligned for ODU's football kickoff.    Think about it for a second: We are typically a main target for hurricane activity, particularly this time of the year. We could be watching a' [...]
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    Posted: September 05, 2009, 11:03am EDT

  • The countdown has begun

       Not that ODU is ready to play a game, but the players could have been well-served to tee the ball up on Wednesday. Antsy is a good way to describe the Monarchs at this point. [...]
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    Posted: September 04, 2009, 1:27pm EDT

  • Live chat set for 12:15 today

       Be sure to join me today at lunchtime for a live chat on ODU football as the Monarchs prepare for their first game Saturday. We'll kick off -- get it, kick off? -- the chat at 12:15 p.m.' [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2009, 10:23am EDT

  • Live chat archive

    The chat below was held Wednesday afternoon, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. If you missed it, you can still replay it. ODU Football Chat 3 [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2009, 10:23am EDT

  • Friday will be big around campus

       Is it really football without a pep rally?    Didn't think so. And with that in mind, ODU is putting on the rally Friday beginning at 6 p.m. The Monarchs, however, will start getting in the mood even earlier than that though. ' [...]
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    Posted: September 01, 2009, 9:26pm EDT

  • What's coming up this week

       It's a big week at The Pilot, made possible by the big week going on with ODU football.    If you didn't know it by now, Old Dominion will play its first football game in 69 years. That's so long ago that only a handful of players from the last' [...]
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    Posted: August 31, 2009, 6:46pm EDT

  • ODU's first two-deep depth chart

       Without further ado, here's ODU's depth chart for Saturday's game against Chowan:    OFFENSE    QB   Either/or    No. 17 Thomas DeMarco (So.-r, 5-11, 205) or No. 11 Bobby Cooper (Fr.-r, 6-3, 210)    RB    No. 23 Jamar Parham (Fr.,-r, 5-7, 170)    No. 25 Mario Crawford (Fr., 5-8, 165)    WR [...]
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    Posted: August 29, 2009, 8:41pm EDT

  • T.G.I.F., practice style

    Coach Bobby Wilder reports that he’s still “living the dream.” Eight days before the dream is reality. So what did the Monarchs work on Friday morning? They worked on Chowan. After a year and three weeks of installing ODU’s systems, scout teams actually put on helmet caps and ran the [...]
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    Posted: August 28, 2009, 1:23pm EDT

  • New stuff everywhere

       I have to give some hearty pats on the backs to my co-workers at The Pilot.    And their hard work is paying huge dividends in how we will cover the football team and the rebirth of football at ODU. [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 9:55pm EDT

  • Lots of stuff going on

       OK, answering all of those questions on the live chat today wore me out to the point that when I got home I needed to go on a four-mile run to clear my mind.    I will attempt to answer more of those questions this evening, ones that I didn't' [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 8:44pm EDT

  • Live chat today at 12:15 p.m.

    "The Blog" will be overtaken by "The Chat" beginning at 12:15 p.m. To get onto "The Chat" log into either Pilotonline.com or ODUBlitz.com and join the fun. ODU Football Chat 2 [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 10:35am EDT

  • Extra, extra! Read all about it

         Don't forget to check in on my live chat about the Monarchs Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. Eat lunch at your desk and log on to either Pilotonline.com or ODUBlitz.com    * Chris Lovitt was pretty much all drops a week ago in ODU's first scrimmage of the preseason. ' [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 9:53pm EDT

  • Scrimmage wraps up with some big offensive plays

    Well, since this scrimmage is ODU vs. ODU the score may not matter that much. But the end result was 27-26. [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 7:54pm EDT

  • Scrimmage update: ODU pumps crowd noise into stadium

    We’re continuing to see some tough defense tonight (tipped and blocked passes). Quarterback Dan Pitts connected with Chris Lovitt for a touchdown, although Pitts is not in contention for the starting job. ODU is playing a recording of crowd noise over the speakers, trying to get the players accustomed to what [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 7:39pm EDT

  • Scrimmage update: offense showing more creativity

    The Monarchs are showing some craftiness on offense. Several good fakes from quarterbacks, who are almost always in a shotgun position. Bobby Cooper completed a 17-yard pass to tight end Matt Carrillo, then got six more yards on a play action pass to Monty Smalley. We're now at halftime. ' [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 7:10pm EDT

  • Tough defense continues in second quarter

    We’re in the second quarter of tonight’s scrimmage. Three touchdowns so far, and some big punts from Jonathan Plisco. Quote from Rich Radford’s notebook: “The Army’s motto is be all you can be,” said defensive end Chad King, who is an Army ROTC member and has knocked down three passes and [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 6:52pm EDT

  • And now ODU's offense explodes...

    Bobby Cooper connected with Desmond Williams on a short pass, and Williams raced through the defense for a 74-yard touchdown. [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 6:42pm EDT

  • Offenses struggle, defense shines as scrimmage continues

    The offense under quarterback Bobby Cooper has struggled at the start. Under pressure, Cooper fumbled but recovered for a big loss. But he then ran for 20 yards up the right side of the field. Kicker Drew Hareza attempted a 46-yard field goal, which hit the post and missed. [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 6:35pm EDT

  • Thomas DeMarco starts big at scrimmage

    ODU is trying to replicate game day with its scrimmages. The cheerleaders and band are here tonight. At Saturday’s scrimmage, about 400 members of the Big Blue Club of donors will get a special sneak preview – but even they will have to wait until game day to see the [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 6:21pm EDT

  • Spectators on top of the parking deck

    Scrimmage No. 3 is under way. Here's a shot of spectators getting a view of Foreman Field from the top of a parking deck:   Rich Radford went up to chat with them: [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 6:12pm EDT

  • ODU's third scrimmage is about to start

    Welcome! This is Patrick Wilson from The Pilot, temporarily taking over Rich Radford’s blog to provide live updates on ODU’s third scrimmage. The Monarchs are warming up in 85 degree temperatures and under mostly clear skies here at Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium. There is a chance of isolated [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 5:55pm EDT

  • Wow!

       It's been a day of chaos, starting with checking out the students in line for tickets at the crack of dawn.    I'll be my ADHD self and bounce around a little. ' [...]
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    Posted: August 24, 2009, 4:57pm EDT

  • Saturday night's scrimmage

       What a difference two receivers make.    Four days ago when the Monarchs scrimmaged at Foreman Field for the first time, the entire receiving corps seemed to have a case of the drops. [...]
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    Posted: August 22, 2009, 8:08pm EDT

  • Picking up where the live chat left off

       My online producers asked if I wanted to tackle some of the questions we didn't get to Wednesday during live chat and I said, "Why not?"    So here we go.    (Harken Banks): Will the cheerleaders be hot?    A: Of course they will. The forecast is for highs in the' [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 3:55pm EDT

  • Thursday's workouts

       Going two-a-day on Thursday, the Monarchs worked on their four-minute drill.    We all know what a two-minute drill is: That's when the offense trails and is trying desperately to score in the closing minutes. [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 7:42am EDT
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