Can one of the gurus tell me why Waynesburg got left out of pool C? 

They lost to W&J by 1 point.
They lost to Geneva in OT - a team with scholarship athletes - and a game that even if they had won would still give them a 7-1 regional record and would not have helped them.

Are they getting screwed by the selection committee or are they getting screwed because teams like geneva are on their probation period?

I may be wrong but wasn't there a team in there with a 2 loss in region record?

BigErn - It's a shame to hear stuff like that about the coach at my alma mater. It wasn't offensive at all.  your prediction of WU losing to Thiel was offensive.  Just Kidding. 

I was at the game this past weekend.  I was impressed with the Jackets D.  Although TC made adjustments at half time and did start to move the ball a little more - I thought they looked alright.  Thiel had some nice athletes but looked really small up front on O and D.  I think heller is going to have a tough time keeping his stats up because teams are keying on him.  My only real disappointment was the QB.  I think he is just a freshman, so hopefully he will improve.  Can't say I agreed with all of the play calling also.  But a win is a win and the JACKETS are 7-0!!!!!

A guy I coach with knows Shep from his days as head coach at Seneca Valley.  He had nothing but good things to say about him when he was hired.  I introduced myself to Shepas when he came to one of our playoff games.  He didn't exactly seem personable - but then again he gets paid to win games not be nice to alumni that played for Waynesburg...or maybe that is part of his job description???

Anyways - good to hear that the Tomcats mix it up a little bit.  I'm looking forward to seeing some good balanced offensive attacks on Saturday.

Pitt -
What kind of  offfense is TC running?  They still running the option?? 

Quote from: Wes Mantooth on October 16, 2007, 11:46:45 AM

Oline welcome aboard its amazing when a team goes 6-0 to start a season the fans come out. I bet no one is calling for Shepas' head now after the Hot start. Should be a big showdown in the burg in two weeks.   I would love to go to the WU v. WJ game but prior committments have me tied up that day.

Wes - you called me out...but you are right.  I will admit though my interest increases as the wins increase.  I'll also admit that I was a little disappointed when Hand left and went to Westminnie.  I'd heard good things about Shep, but the proof is in the wins.  Hopefully he can keep it going now that he has something started. 

SaintsFan - Didn't know there were coaches on here.  Who is that dumb to jump in here as a coach of one of the teams being discussed???  What is there to gain?

Thanks for the welcome.  Things seem a little more at ease in here as of late.  I remember a few years back when some guys from The J were on here (I think they were actual players) talking all kinds of smack.  It was quite amusing.   Anyways...

I'm actually going down to Waynesburg this weekend for the Thiel game.  Looking forward to seeing Heller run the ball.  What happened to Thiel this year?  Can they cause problems for the Jackets?

What's up gentlemen?  Long time reader...first time poster.  I thought the 'burg U could use a little representation in here.  Not that I have any inside info to offer,  but I will try to give my 2 cents when appropriate.