Well, if you ain’t been hearin’ much about that game ‘twixt LIU and Wagner on November 11, 2023, then let me tell ya, it was a big ol’ stompin’. The Long Island University Sharks, bless their hearts, took it to the Wagner Seahawks like they were just a bunch of folks tryin’ to cross a field with no shoes on—49 to 14, now that’s a whoopin’!
Now, the game kicked off out in Brookville, New York, and let me tell ya, them Sharks were ready. They weren’t just playin’ for a win, they were playin’ for pride. And it showed. They played in front of a packed crowd, with folks out there hollerin’ and clappin’. But it was Senior Day too, and you could feel the energy, the excitement of them players knowin’ it was their last game on home turf.
The big man in charge for LIU was their quarterback, Luca Stanzani. That boy really knew how to throw that ball. He came back from an injury, and if you ask me, he looked like he hadn’t missed a beat. He was slingin’ that football around like it was a bag of feed, hittin’ his boys with precision.
Big Plays and Big Numbers
Now, don’t you think it was just Stanzani gettin’ all the glory. There was some mighty fine runnin’ goin’ on too. Chris Howell, that boy, he rushed for 112 yards. Now that’s a lotta ground coverin’, lemme tell ya! And don’t forget about Angelo Rodriguez, runnin’ for 60 yards. It’s like they was chasin’ the wind, faster than you could blink!
But hold up—don’t go thinkin’ Wagner didn’t try their best. They did, but it just wasn’t enough. They put up a good fight in the first half, but LIU just kept pushin’ them back. The Seahawks’ offense couldn’t seem to get a good grip on things. Their quarterback had some trouble makin’ those big throws, and that hurt ’em bad. It was like tryin’ to fish in a dry pond, no matter how hard you tried, you just couldn’t get nothin’ to bite.
The first half wasn’t lookin’ too bad for Wagner—they managed to score a couple times—but after halftime, them Sharks turned up the heat like an old wood stove, and Wagner just couldn’t handle it. The Seahawks ended up with just 14 points, which wasn’t near enough to keep up with the Sharks.
Final Whistle: A Strong Finish
When that final whistle blew, the score was a clear one: LIU 49, Wagner 14. Now, them Seahawks walked off the field with their heads hung low, but them Sharks? They was celebratin’, givin’ hugs and high fives like you wouldn’t believe. It was a perfect end to their regular season, with a big ol’ W right on their record. I reckon they’ll remember that day for a long time.
What We Learned from This Game
- LIU’s offense is one well-oiled machine. They know how to move the ball down the field.
- Quarterback Stanzani is a difference-maker. He’s got the arm, and he’s got the drive.
- Wagner, bless their hearts, just couldn’t find their rhythm. They’ll need to regroup and rethink things for next time.
- Senior Day at LIU was a special one, and them seniors sure left it all out on the field.
So, what can we take from this? If you’re a fan of the Sharks, you’re feelin’ mighty good right about now. But if you’re a Seahawks fan, well, you might wanna take a moment and think about what needs changin’ before next season rolls around.
And that’s the lowdown on the game between LIU and Wagner. A mighty fine one for the Sharks, but not so much for the Seahawks. I reckon that’s all there is to say about that!
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