FB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[smedindy]

I guess I'm confused as to why you think that Wabash is locked into no better than #3.  There aren't eight teams in the East region that are going to make the playoffs.  Four of the five leagues in the East look like single bid leagues.  The NJAC could get two if Montclair State or Rowan win out.  And if they don't, it makes it more likely that a 2-loss OAC team gets in which further overcrowds the North.  The North has too many, the East doesn't have enough...stands to reason that somebody here is going east and as it turns out, MUC is located in a good spot for such a thing.  I'd be surprised if a 10-win Wabash team doesn't get to host two games. 

I can't predict or speculate that the NCAA will move teams, so I'm just thinking the North as the North. It's just kinda wacky everywhere else.

[Ryan Tipps]

I guess I'm confused as to why you think that Wabash is locked into no better than #3.  There aren't eight teams in the East region that are going to make the playoffs.  Four of the five leagues in the East look like single bid leagues.  The NJAC could get two if Montclair State or Rowan win out.  And if they don't, it makes it more likely that a 2-loss OAC team gets in which further overcrowds the North.  The North has too many, the East doesn't have enough...stands to reason that somebody here is going east and as it turns out, MUC is located in a good spot for such a thing.  I'd be surprised if a 10-win Wabash team doesn't get to host two games. 

I'm looking forward to the regional rankings to get some NCAA context on this. I know that last year, it was a North team that went East, but you can't discount a 10-0 Wash&Jeff or Muhlenberg team to be the East's No. 1. The South is spewing seven undefeated teams of its own (plus one-loss Salisbury and Wesley), meaning shifting one the Pa. teams to the East would be easy.

The South and North both seem overstacked -- while the depth of the East and West seems questionable.

[Mr. Ypsi]

I guess I'm confused as to why you think that Wabash is locked into no better than #3.  There aren't eight teams in the East region that are going to make the playoffs.  Four of the five leagues in the East look like single bid leagues.  The NJAC could get two if Montclair State or Rowan win out.  And if they don't, it makes it more likely that a 2-loss OAC team gets in which further overcrowds the North.  The North has too many, the East doesn't have enough...stands to reason that somebody here is going east and as it turns out, MUC is located in a good spot for such a thing.  I'd be surprised if a 10-win Wabash team doesn't get to host two games. 

I'm looking forward to the regional rankings to get some NCAA context on this. I know that last year, it was a North team that went East, but you can't discount a 10-0 Wash&Jeff or Muhlenberg team to be the East's No. 1. The South is spewing seven undefeated teams of its own (plus one-loss Salisbury and Wesley), meaning shifting one the Pa. teams to the East would be easy.

The South and North both seem overstacked -- while the depth of the East and West seems questionable.

You're in the running for the 'understatement of the year' award!  While the d3football poll has nothing to do with the NCAA selections, the top 9 currently consist of 4 from the North, 4 from the South, plus UWW from the West.  Barring major upsets, if they go with last year's strategy (the top 4 seeds determine the regions), the East will be importing their #1 seed.  Right now I'd guess it's between MUC and Muhlenberg, but a lot of football between now and then.

[Pat Coleman]

What's wrong with Cortland State?

[Mr. Ypsi]

What's wrong with Cortland State?

Nothing.  But are you pushing for your current #10 team to be a #1 seed?

[Pat Coleman]

I would suggest you don't have any idea who MY No. 10 team is.

Many worse teams have been No. 1 seeds.

[Black n Gold]

It's finally "Hump Day" which only means one thing..........three more long days before this long awaited game. Here's a little pre-game write-up from the Wooster site:

http://athletics.wooster.edu/fb/news/2008/10-20.php

It sounds like the forecast is showing it to be a soggy day. Which team will the cold/ wet weather favor more?

GO SCOTS!

[Ryder16]

seeing as how the scots have a more proven running game, I think the cold/wet conditions favor them slightly, but I have learned never to bet against a wabash passing attack in the past few years, even if the weather seems less than favorable.

[Ryan Tipps]

What's wrong with Cortland State?

Absolutely nothing. They are definitely in the driver's seat to go undefeated in conference play and hit 10-0 with a win against Ithaca. The NJAC, with only one nonconference game a year (and at about .500 as a whole), is just a little harder to judge in the grand scheme of things.

[bearmo17]

This is for all Wabash fans and former players.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

We are putting together a special Monon Bell section (Yes, I know there are three games before that, but I have to get started now). We are looking for your best memories and/or best game and/or best experience and/or best play that you remember.  We also ask that you put your name on them and a contact number or email (Those will not be published, but we might have questions or need to verify something with you).

The edition will be available at the game so we are hoping for soem help. Also, if you have any old photos you would like to email us do so. Pass this message on to all the alumni and former players you know.

Send them to blewis@thepaper24-7.com

Thanks and see you at the game this Saturday and on Nov. 15.

[wally_wabash]

seeing as how the scots have a more proven running game, I think the cold/wet conditions favor them slightly, but I have learned never to bet against a wabash passing attack in the past few years, even if the weather seems less than favorable.

Rewind one year and I 100% agree with this.  But this year Wabash's run game has been quite good.  Wittenberg deserves a lot of credit for holding that run game down last week.  I do think that if the field is wet, running will be important...both teams run well, both teams defend the run well.  Who, if anybody, can establish some kind of a run game will be an interesting aspect of the game to watch. 

With that said, I think it is absolutely necessary for Wooster to be able to run to win.  Wabash is efficient enough through the air that they can survive without it...but I'd prefer to see Wabash running with some effectiveness on Saturday.   

[bashbrother]

It doesn't look at this point like it will be a total wash out on Saturday which is good.   Although, I cannot wait for the Field Turf.  It also looks as though the significant winds will be out of the area on Friday night.   Many times, the wind will cause more problems for the passing game than light showers.

On the issue of rushing the football, my take is; that this will be the best defensive front that the Scots will have faced this year and we shall see if they will be able to run consistently.  I am sure Holter will find the edge occasionally and Bush and Ford will get some carries.

Like Wally said,  if Wabash stops their run cold, the Scots are in trouble.   If Wooster stops Wabash's run, Wabash's offense will still move.  Not saying that Wooster doesn't have a passing game, I am just saying that the Little Giants have a better one.

If Wabash turns the ball over 5 times, Wabash will be in trouble.  Lightning will not strike twice.

[wabashcpa]

Lightning will not strike twice.

If it does, we'll just have to move mid-game to CHS again.  Maybe BB16 will be on the Wooster bus to give directions.

Let's add some light standards to the list of upgrades.  Can you imagine the Bell Game with an 8:00 p.m. start?  Yikes.

[wally_wabash]

Let's add some light standards to the list of upgrades.  Can you imagine the Bell Game with an 8:00 p.m. start?  Yikes.

I couldn't imagine being able to stand up by the time an 8:00 p.m. kickoff rolled around.  If they started doing that, they'd have to rename the clip series "Monon Fuzzy Memories".   

[wabndy]

Maybe ESPN 8 will offer the bell game a prime time cable evening coverage slot? 

Realistically - I hope lights are a part of future renovations.  Other than the grub-worm game, there hasn't been any real need for them.  However, once the fake grass is installed - the field will be able to take a lot more traffic.  Lights would expand the usefulness of the field for practices, clinics, campus gatherings, etc. that you wouldn't want on there now.