NEC Blitz is Coming to Town: On-Site for Game of the Week Between RMU and LIU
Get ready for an NEC showdown as LIU travels to Robert Morris in our NEC Blitz Game of the Week! We’ll be on-site at Joe Walton Stadium to capture all the action, bringing you footage from the parking lots and the pre-game energy along with some of the best analysis you’ll find on NEC football anywhere.
Here’s why this game is a can’t-miss matchup:
Both teams are fresh off major wins and have everything on the line in conference play. For LIU, their 31-7 victory over Stonehill marked the arrival of their new offensive weapon, sophomore quarterback Ethan Greenwood. Greenwood’s breakout performance saw him rush for 184 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start, offering the Sharks the dynamic playmaker they’ve been missing. Head coach Ron Cooper called Greenwood the best athlete on their football team following the win. With Greenwood now leading an offense capable of racking up 353 rushing yards, LIU has momentum—and a spark that could shift their season.
On the other sideline, RMU’s defense was relentless in their 23-0 Homecoming shutout over Delaware State. Quarterback Anthony Chiccitt showed precision, tallying three total touchdowns, while RMU’s defense held the Hornets to 177 yards and forced six punts. The Colonials’ defense, led by standout performances from Tyris Harvey, Rob Carter Jr., and Keon Freeman, has consistently shown it can stifle offenses. This week, they’ll be tasked with containing Greenwood and LIU’s rejuvenated attack.
RMU is undefeated in conference play early in the NEC season, and a win against LIU would place them firmly in the top half of the conference. Right now, the Colonials look as competitive as anyone in the league. But for LIU, they need some things to break their way after a loss to Duquesne- but even before the help comes, they have to take care of business on their own. That has to start with a win over the Colonials, but with Greenwood calling the signals, they just might be able to do it.
Expect a battle in the trenches and key plays from major RMU playmakers like Tyvon Edmonds Jr. and Noah Robinson, who can capitalize on any gaps in the Sharks’ defense. For both teams, this game is about more than just a win—it’s a chance to keep pace in the NEC standings and prove their place among the conference’s best.
If you’ve never been to Joe Walton stadium, it’s a beautiful facility bordered by trees on the far sideline that are just starting to change color here in the Northeast. It’s a stadium built to serve football- not the other way around- and the Colonials have had a long history of success there. And who are we kidding- if you don’t know, when RMU scores enough points, you get free McDonalds french fries. That’s part of the appeal, of course.
Join us at The Joe and stay tuned as we capture every moment leading up to kickoff, bringing you the excitement and intensity from the ground level.
