SUbacker,
  Maybe I got a little overzealous but again a great win for the Sea Gulls. I think they should crack the top 20. The next four games are what I would call trap games. All games they should win handily and continue to get better coming into Wesley...The only concern I had(and maybe because I was an olineman in college) is the five sacks given up by the Gulls. I am gonna call out a challenge to them for the upcoming week. DON'T LET THE D TOUCH THE QB BEHIND THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE...We will play much better teams later in the season and we have to be able to have some time to pass the ball the few times we do pass it. I they get five sacks out of 12 passing plays...I will put 9 men in the box regardless of down and fill every gap. Pass protection is huge.

  I tell you this is exciting stuff. Congrats to Montclair...I was hoping Wesley was 8-0 coming into Salisbury but now they will have at least one blemish. I cannot wait for that game. Looking at the schedule ahead, that game is really the only proverbial test left. If the Gulls can hand Wesley a defeat at there place and hang on for a 10-0 season...could we argue to be the #1 in the East or #2 in the South? I think that depends on how Montclair ends and also the TX teams, whether they beat each other or one team prevails. I have that feeling baby...It might be a magical year!

Roll Gulls

Predictions will be in earlier this week.

Well it is that time of the week again. I usually get the predictions in earlier than this but somebody thought it would be a great idea to make me be on call 5 out of 7 days...anyways...let me preface by for SU and Wesley, til week 9...THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME FOR BOTH OF THEM...If they go 2-0 this week, I believe we are likely to see a top 10 game in week 9 and two playoff teams regardless of the outcome of that game. So lets start:

Brockport vs. FSU- I believe that both of these teams this year are underated. I think that Brockport is strong and is going to be in every game they play this year and FSU will be tough and fight game in and game out...I think that the oline and "pound it down your throat" offense of Bport is too much... I think they win but closer than the experts think...final score Bport 23 FSU17

Montclair vs. Wesley-I still think that Wesley has one of the most athletic teams in D3. I think Montclair will be up for the game but this is where great teams rise. I think that this will be a blowout...Wesley knows what needs to be done...final score...Wesley 42 Montclair 20...with two non offensive tds might I add.

Finally, Del. Valley vs. SU- This is the game of the year for SU. Win this and cont. to get better and you will have your shot against top 10 Wesley in 5 weeks. I think the SU offense is way above last years as is there defense. I think Del. Valley played Wesley tough but a different kind of offense. I don't think they will be ready for the option that we run this year. I suspect there offense to not be very flashy. Therefore, I think that with the right mentality from SU this can be another big win...Final Score...SU 48 Del. Valley 17...with a three TD passing game from Sheanin.

BTW, Keith and Pat, great article on ATN about McMinnville. My wife was raised there which means when I am done with my training you know where we have a good chance of residing. In-laws still live there.

Roll Gulls baby

I tell yah...all this talk about this weekend is really getting me excited.

I think that most of what is being written is very true...one thing however I am not real sure about it the difference in talent between now and '04. I will agree with everybody about Dehaven. In my opinion, the best overall ball player I ever played with...and he was only a sophmore my senior year. I think however the comments about DJ were questionable. I agree that when he had the ball in his hands he could do things that were unbelievable. The only negative thing that I have to say about him is that I feel he really never came close to reaching potential...My senior year he was a freshman starting qb...He thrived because he wasn't asked to be the field general and also a captain and leader of the team...he could just be the qb. I don't think that he got better for 4 quarters. I look at Curley and recognize that he doesn't have the athleticism that DJ had but this guy is peaking at the right time. He came into a system and bought into everything. He made it his life to know this playbook and be a master of this offense...and he is darn close to this...if DJ does this and is a master, I think we would be talking about a legend in the D3 arena...however, he is a really talented qb that brought some good seasons to the Gulls and really helped with recruiting...I would argue that the system in place(2 qb) is as good if not better because of the physical and mental preperation of Curley and the change of pace of the new guy.

BTW, I was DJ's roomate...he is a great guy...I am not talking bad about him but just making some comments about how good I think the current situation is.

Roll Gulls

Since the current OC has been at Salisbury, there may have been one or two games in 6 years where a defense has shut SU down...when SU doesn't score pts it is because of poor execution and lperformance...I will give credit where credit is due but turnovers not due to big hits and missed assignments not being overpowered is more due to lack of execution than the 11 guys across the ball. I think CNU has an athletic team...but Salisbury this year I feel is the best CNU has seen them for a while especially offensively...and frankly...if we execute the next two weeks like the last two...we can rumble into week 9 against a top 10 Wesley...you never know what can happen in that game...and we will then see just how good MHBU really is.

CNU 85, it is good to see you are still on here. Looking forward to the game this week. I know CNU can be one of the most hostile environments to play in D3. It is the kind of game as a player you love being a part of no matter which side of the ball you are on. Friendly wager, I think you are wrong and Salisbury scores 37 with a defensive/Spec. teams score, 3 offensive TD's and 3 FG's. Updated predicted final score...SU 37 CNU 24

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Are you the same former Gull Defensive player who's brother came up (from Florida, I believe) one year during Homecoming, and wore a beak and the #56 painted on his body?


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Well you got it all right except that I played OT not defense...and you left out that he jumped on the field after we scored a TD and celebrated with us in the end zone...Those were the days I tell yah

Roll Gulls

Pat,
  Relax buddy...I was just giving you a hard time...and yes...I have grown up some and am not going to get on here and be as immature as I used to be. This site is really taking off and it is a great thing to see. It is hard to believe that I have been on here for almost ten years. Keep up the good work. I am now a physician so I am held to a higher standard:)

SU Backer,
  I feel for you and your wife but most of all your son. I know he is a heck of a player and that your senior year is bitter sweet. I am 26 and graduated in 2002. I played four years and miss it more than anything. I am married have a son and one on the way. I hope to make it up to a game this year but not likely until the playoffs if they come closer to Tenn. I write the guys a letter every year before Wesley. I had the luxery of stopping by Salisbury last year when in Philly. I got to speak to the team and that is the feel I got. We not I. Coach Wood and Fleetwood were like my parents when I was in Salisbury. I talk to them almost weekly and can't say enough great things about them. Keep fightin' Gulls and Fight #3 is approaching.

CNU...we handed them their first ever loss as a program...we know how to beat them. Get it done in practice this week and don't ever take a week off or look past a team. Good luck men.

Roll Gulls

Pat,
  Thanks for that extra tidbit. Next time I will start my post out with "Pat Coleman" when aimed in your direction.

SU Backer,
  BTW, I am a dude...anyways...I agree. I don't live on or near the shore and haven't seen a game since Wesley in 2005. I keep thinking that it seems this year it is more about the Salisbury Sea Gulls and not about Leroy Satchell or Dustin Johnson or Tony Ellis. If we can stay with this mentality then we will sore...if not the season will not be as magical.

I would love for SU/Wesley to both be undefeated coming into Game 9 this year. That would be sweet. As for this week against CNU, Salisbury will match up well. They always have matched up well. CNU is not real creative on offense. Salisbury's front seven are and always have been the meat of the D. I think that CNU runs alot of plays this week but only averages 2.5 a play. I think that SU's offense is getting better and better each and every quarter of play together. My prediction this week is SU 24 CNU 17 with CNU throwing an int. on game tying drive to seal the deal. I think that CNU is the most athletic of all the teams we will play.

Also, SU Backer when did you start watchin' the games exactly? I am just interested in a comparison to teams from approx. 5 years ago since you see them play more than I do.

Roll Gulls...and just remember boys...you only have a certain number of plays and games left in your careers...don't let even one slip by without giving it your ALL!

Salisbury 17 BSU 14
3:31 left in first half

Has anyone been able to get on to hear the broadcast for the SU/Brockport game? I am having a heck of a time. Should be a great day for the conference.

Roll Gulls

I read that somebody mentioned some injuries to Wesley, Robinson in particular. Are these serious or just day to day things?

I didn't get to listen to any of the games but I think that Wesley didn't play its best game and still figured out how to win. That is a sign of a good team not to take anything away from NCW.

NNA can play some stout defense. I don't care who you play, if you give up less than a TD then you are playing well. If the offense can bounce back, they might give some of the ACFC some trouble.

Salisbury played an all around good game. The three sacks they gave up was mildly concerning and having three fumbles but only losing one wasn't great either. However, all 3 facets of their team showed up and contributed in a strong fashion. They did give up 200+ yards passing but that was on 29-40 meaning they were not giving up the long ball. I really liked what I read about week 1 all the way around.

Brockport not playing in week 1 I think really doesn't help them because of the confidence that Salisbury gained beating a team that will end up in the top 4 of their conference. It should be a good one this weekend. I think that the speed and athleticism of Salisbury will prevail. I actually don't even think that it will be close as in years before. SU 44 BSU 16

Frostburg not playing in week one didn't hurt near as much. They know what they are in for and it will be a dog fight with NNA. I am giving Ruben the benefit of the doubt and think that he will have his team ready. FSU 21 NNA 10

Wesley comes out this week and plays an overrated Del. Valley team. It will look good but I think that Drass takes out his aggression on them. Wesley 62 Del. Valle 21

Lets get em started early this week...I can't wait til Saturday.

Roll Gulls baby

njlincolnlion,

   I did not graduate but did go off to medical school in WV. I have since graduated and have started my surgical residency at the University of Tenn. I am one class short of my bachelors but have my doctorate:)...


Should be a great opening weekend this week.

Roll Gulls

I am going to have to agree with your predictions this week...

Wesley 38 NCW 14...Wesley comes out hot and wins big at home.

NNA 17 Fairmont 14...NNA starts off with a big win over an average D2 school. Still a big win in week 1.

Salisbury 27 Albright 7...Salisbury plays tough defense. I think they will be down 7-6 at halftime and score 21 unanswered.

Overall, ACFC 3-0 after week 1.

Go Gulls!!!

It is that time of year again. The older I get the more I miss being indulged in beginning a run at the playoffs yet again. I am going to jump in on this conversation about Salisbury/Wesley. I played at the 'Bury and know the coaches well. I have been getting some feedback from people closer to the program. Apparently, this is the most athletic team they have brought into camp since Wood has been head coach. So as for athleticism, I think Salisbury will bring to the table the best athletes Wesley faces.

This game is the make or break for each of the other teams season. I HATED losing to Wesley. It is a mutual relationship. With that being said, I think the athletes are important but is not what is going to win that game.

I am now far away from playing that I haven't played with any current players. THAT GAME IS GOING TO BE WON BY THE TEAM THAT WANTS IT MORE. Nothing else about it. Knowing the core of coaches at Salisbury, I don't expect them to bring in anything but players that have the winning mentality. This goes for Wesley too, if you want it then take it, because I know there are a group of men 140 strong, that reside 60 miles away and they are coming to take it and going to put up the biggest fight and come out victorious.

Salisbury 34 Wesley 26

Go Gulls