Cardinal Roundtable: Ball State-Miami Preview

Phil Friend by Correspondent Written on November 11, 2008
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4) What Miami player would you like to see suit up in Cardinal and White?

No one on their roster really stands out to me. I have been saying wideouts the past two weeks because we're missing an elite one, but it almost feels like none of the receivers we've played against are even as good as Briggs Orsbon.
So I'm gonna go with kicker Nathan Parseghian. He's got the bloodline (descendant of Ara Parseghian), and he's been quite the kicker this year: 18-of-18 on extra points and 13-of-15 on field goals, including 6-of-7 from 30-39 yards and 2-3 from 40-49. Feels like an upgrade to me.

5) What do you expect from the Cardinals and RedHawks in this midweek contest? Does Ball State walk away 10-0 for their best start in school history, or does Miami shock the world and shake up the BCS standings on their home turf?
If Miami shocks the world, I will run the streets of Frankfort naked. Luckily, only about 10 people live in this town. But I think the Cardinals run away with this one easily, 52-7. These predictions won't be so brash in the next two weeks.


6) BONUS QUESTION ASKED BY ME TO ANSWER MYSELF: What were your thoughts on the Northern Illinois game?


My first reaction was: Brady Hoke (and Stan Parrish), you sandbagging son of bitches. Myself (and quite a few others) have wondered what exactly was wrong with the BSU offense. Why aren't we scoring points at a furious pace? Why does it seem lackadaisical?
Well, I think we saw why. We're saving it all for this four-game stretch run. 45 against Northern Illinois (and it could've been more). That's the best defense we'll see, and we got 45. The possibilities are endless against the remaining three teams.

The sandbagging idea was actually my brother's. He sent me a text during the game saying that he felt like we've definitely been holding back. And to quote Maximus, "On my command, unleash hell."

Welcome to Ball State football.

Mid-American Conference Football Redefined.


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