Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

Hampton U SID · August 16, 2006, 04:19:23 PM

pre-season poll played out pretty much as I expected. It'll be interesting to see how things pan out after the first couple weeks. Salisbury does have a whale of a non-conference schedule (W&J, CNU, Montclair). At least we got smart this year and didn't schedule Salisbury for homecoming like in '04

although that score was better than '05 (gulp)

We did catch SU on the worst possible week last year (after disappointing loss and losing DJ)

pg04 · August 16, 2006, 11:11:35 PM

Well I am Certainly looking forward to another season! Is there anyone in the know from Brockport here know how they are looking? -- I may be the only port poster and I am too far removed lately to know what's going on.

Anyway NNA, Ready to make another cold November trip to the port?

Brockport starts with 3 on the road, and that'sreally going to be tough!

Hampton U SID · August 17, 2006, 09:37:25 AM

well....I am just hoping for better travel than 2 years ago going to you guys. When you spend 3 hours in the middle of the night at a convenient store/gas station in Winchester with a broken down bus (and for some it turned into almost 8 hours)

...it doesnt start a long trip on the best of notes.

inkman · August 17, 2006, 12:08:40 PM

Quote from: portgrad2004 on August 16, 2006, 11:11:35 PM
-- I may be the only port poster and I am too far removed lately to know what's going on.

No you're not.

(the only port poster) They just started camp. Seems a bit late but who am I to criticize. I'll get a report from my bro to see how things are going. Do you visit the team site? A few of the boys (including my sibling) are in Don Hansen's Preseason All Amercan team, for whatever that is worth.

How I see things coming off last year:

Luke is back at QB and with half a season under his belt he should be ready to really light it up. Kids got an arm and with almost every receiving threat coming back (WR/TE), he should do just fine. The OL is massive, like last year, adn hopefully the blocking will be a little tighter this year. For all their girth, they did not seem to block like they should have. D-line should be awesome. Two stud D-tackles to go with some speedy rushers on the edge will really reek havoc for opposing offenses. Linebackers lost a lot with graduation but I suspect their are a couple of nuts ready to fill their shoes (I know, really in depth analysis). The DB's are green as well but they can't do much worse than the last couple of years.

Not sure who will be the #1 back but a lot of candidates starting with bruiser Garet Lynch.

The sched is brutal but I think they replaced Rowan with Sprinfield which could be an easier game. Looking forward to the season. Go Eagles!

njlincolnlion · August 19, 2006, 08:18:16 AM

Bigtoe75 or luvapontiac:

Who is the projected starter at QB for Salisbury? Inquiring minds want to know.

Ralph Turner · August 21, 2006, 09:58:58 AM

This article in the Montgomery Advertiser says that Huntingdon will have its 4th year of enrollment increases.

It gives no numbers. This is also the fourth year for football at Huntingdon. I would like for a Huntingdon fan to give us 2002-2003 enrollment numbers and compare them to the 2006-07 numbers.

Pat Coleman · August 21, 2006, 11:50:01 AM

I found an Around The Region citation on our site of Huntingdon having 577 full-time undergrads, which it looks like was prior to the first season.

Blazze19 · August 21, 2006, 12:39:21 PM

The projected Starter is Ronnie Curley.
Young kid, strong arm and some good feet. This Salisbury team has a new identity. Every 4 years you gotta refresh who you are

*Salisbury Grad here!

njlincolnlion · August 21, 2006, 01:28:50 PM

Blazze19:

Thanks for the info on Ronnie Curley at QB, it was much appreciated. You mentioned that Curley has a strong arm, does this mean Coach Wood is adopting a passing game as opposed to the option he ran with Dustin Johnson during the last four years?

I know the defence will have Westbrook and Moser back with a few others, I'm concerned about offensive points.

wilburt · August 21, 2006, 03:26:05 PM

I see that Lincoln Univ. (PA.) has a new athletic director. He's the former AD at North Carolina A & T. Great choice...

Blazze19 · August 21, 2006, 07:31:35 PM

The defense has not only Moser and Westbrook but they have a good core of vetrans that played alot. Leinemann is a 4 year starter and Galloway is a solid d-lineman. James Jones is back at free safety and the other positions are going to be filled by some good athletes. Hopefully they all step up.

Offensively, the backfield is strong still with the strength mainly in the backfield/slot positions. Hopefully the receiving core can stay healthy. Same offense. A good arm doesn't mean a change just another weapon to add. Dustin's best asset was his ability to run. Curly can too. Its just something to watch more than talk about. More good hard nosed option football.

Lets go GULLS!

njlincolnlion · August 22, 2006, 08:47:09 AM

wilburt:

Lincoln's new AD is an excellent choice as the Lions prepare to revive football, and adjust to athletic scholarships for all sports and the NCAA compliance that comes with monitoring and other issues.

This choice also frees up Track Coach Cyrus Jones to concentrate more on maintaining and building Lincoln's successful T&F program.

How are things going in Nashville in finding a replacement for Dr. Glover?

njlincolnlion · August 22, 2006, 08:58:16 AM

Blazze19:

Thanks for the updates for Seagull football. My daughter's a senior at Salisbury, but not intor sports, so I've followed the Gulls for the last few years. The out of state tuition is "killing me", so I gotta root for my investment in Gull football

while waitng for my alma mater to revive football.

Keep the updates coming on the Gulls. I get to see them in New Jersey twice this season (Montclair State & St. Peters).

Blazze19 · August 22, 2006, 10:15:41 AM

Monclair should be a really good game. Two really aggressive teams. St. Peters is going to be something good to watch on the highlight reel.

Fell bad for you paying out of state tuition. Great University and good for your daughters education but horrible for the pocket. These schools rape parents these days.

PA_wesleyfan · August 22, 2006, 05:49:31 PM

NNAsid
OK time to put you to work. I know you aren't DIII (officially) but what do you think of the ncaa putting Wesley FSU and SSU in the region 1? I don't think it hurts Wesley at all in N.J but it may effect SSu with regaurd to Mont Clair St and Kean And it could Wesleys non conference southern opponenets?

Conrad
I know you are out there.. What do you think about this?