Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[XSUGull]

This is now five consecutive postseason appearances for Salisbury but unfortunately three of the last four have been ECAC Bowl games. It is always nice for the seniors and the team to play an extra game but its a little bitter sweet when you're aiming for something greater. Either way it's great that SU is getting recognition enough to be invited to play in the bowl games.

I don't know too much about Moravian other than the fact they had a solid year in the Centennial Conference and they upset Muhlenberg in the final week of the season. This will be the second CC team that SU has faced in a bowl game (the other being Franklin & Marshall in 2005). I think it always favors Salisbury when they get to face a new team that hasn't seen the option attack. Hopefully the Gulls will be able to run the ball in chunks and come away with another ECAC Championship.

Last year M'berg handled the option very well but the respect the Mules gave the SU ground game allowed Salisbury to throw for over 200 yards. The Sea Gulls got caught late in that game running the option into a blitz and the rest is history. Anyway, this post isn't about last year's Muhlenberg-Salisbury game. I am just trying to make a point that it's always interesting to see how a defense that doesn't normally face the option handles that style of offense.

Both of the ACFC vs. CC games should be good ones. Hopefully the ACFC comes out on top in both contests this weekend.

[Teamski]

Both of the ACFC vs. CC games should be good ones. Hopefully the ACFC comes out on top in both contests this weekend.

Both games are so close together that we should be able to tell who is winning the other game from the crowd noise, hehehehe.....

-Ski

[muledaddy]

Wesleyworld,

You are good and I think we have the makings for a heck of a battle on Saturday the best team win.

There are  arguments to be made for both the Mules and the Wolverines but the stats that Old Ends

has posted on the Centenniel Board sugest this is the closest game around.....I hope that turns out to be the case..........throw out the computer simulations, the handicappers, and the soothsayers...let's get it on....

[Teamski]

Wesleyworld,

You are good and I think we have the makings for a heck of a battle on Saturday the best team win.

There are  arguments to be made for both the Mules and the Wolverines but the stats that Old Ends

has posted on the Centenniel Board sugest this is the closest game around.....I hope that turns out to be the case..........throw out the computer simulations, the handicappers, and the soothsayers...let's get it on....

I'd agree with you on the stats, except for one really important fact.  Wesley lead more than a few games by 40+ points at the half, and completely backed off with reserves in the second half.  You can't go by those figures, sorry.   That said, it will be a good game nonetheless.  I know the Mules will surely show with their game faces on.

-Ski

[old ends]

Teamski:

You are correct that the stats do not show when the next best group of players enter the game. The only thing I'll say is the Wesley coaches have a lot of players with game time to bring into the game without missing a beat and makes them stronger for years to come. A very important factor to bring to any game.

[Oil Can]

And we always look forward to meeting new friends from around the country. I am probably the longest tenured poster(since the boards inception) other than nnasid and I can't tell you the number of friends and a few foes that I have made through here

Pa_wesleyfan,

First time in 3 years we don't get to travel to Dover to see the Wolverines in the playoffs, but wanted to extend good wishes for the game and safe travels to those making the trip.  It should be one of the better first round games!

Oh, and I heard good things about your son through the grapevine!  Congratulations!

[wesleydad]

well, 2 days until game time.  the excitement starts to build.  the wolverines were not given their due with a 7 seed, but that is the way it is.  a home game would have been great, but oh well.  the bottom line is is that the team has to play a mistake free game and they will win.  they should be and are one of the top teams in the nation and it is time for them to start showing it with a convincing win over the mules.  i have some concerns about the pass rush on D and whether the short passing game they have gone to this year will be successful against an aggresive defense like the mules.  the run defense will do its job and the rushing game will get its yards. 

looking forward to seeing as many of you as can make it to the game.  we will be getting there around 10 and hanging with the usual crew if we can get a spot since i am told not much in the way of parking lots to tailgate in.  if we cant get a spot we will be hanging with the enemy as muledaddy has graciously offered a spot to hang and discuss the finer points of the game while enjoying an adult beverage or 2.  this is what makes D3 so great, spending time with other parents and fans of your team along with those of the other team.    see you saturday!!

[Teamski]

looking forward to seeing as many of you as can make it to the game.  we will be getting there around 10 and hanging with the usual crew if we can get a spot since i am told not much in the way of parking lots to tailgate in.  if we cant get a spot we will be hanging with the enemy as muledaddy has graciously offered a spot to hang and discuss the finer points of the game while enjoying an adult beverage or 2.  this is what makes D3 so great, spending time with other parents and fans of your team along with those of the other team.    see you saturday!!

I sure hope you guys don't end up on the evening news......

I have successfully fit-tested Robinson's jersey over my coat, so that's good to go.  It pays to get a giant sized jersey like that.  Looking forward to seeing you all there.

-Ski

[PA_wesleyfan]

And we always look forward to meeting new friends from around the country. I am probably the longest tenured poster(since the boards inception) other than nnasid and I can't tell you the number of friends and a few foes that I have made through here

Pa_wesleyfan,

First time in 3 years we don't get to travel to Dover to see the Wolverines in the playoffs, but wanted to extend good wishes for the game and safe travels to those making the trip.  It should be one of the better first round games!

Oh, and I heard good things about your son through the grapevine!  Congratulations!

Oil Can

How are you dude?? I haven't seen alot of you and  Llama this year... Man I thought you all might trek up to Muhlenberg . Long trip for you guys for sure...We could use a slow boil this weekend , it's going to be frigid. I do hope our paths  cross again someday. Not going to make it to the Stagg Bowl either way but hope the Wolverines make it there.
 
  Thanks ,I.E. the son. Was quite an honor for him and as usual made the family very, very proud.   What he accomplished after knee recontruction surgery in two sports was quite an acheivement. It was rather humbling to here him spoken of so highly of

 

[wesleydad]

teamski, i hope we do end up on the evening news as a testament to the greatness of D3 football comaraderie?  see you there, i will have the 13 jersey on.

[PA_wesleyfan]

Glad I am wearing a ski mask !!!! I'll check WMFZ and the police  scanner when I get home

[Teamski]

Interesting.  It looks like Wesley got their final licks on Iona, now that Iona shut down their football program.  That's always hard to see something like that happen.... 

That said..... Bring on them Mules!!!   

-Ski

[Ralph Turner]

Interesting.  It looks like Wesley got their final licks on Iona, now that Iona shut down their football program.  That's always hard to see something like that happen.... 

That said..... Bring on them Mules!!!   

-Ski

One less potential opponent for the Wolverines, Sea Gulls and others. 

[PA_wesleyfan]

The NCAA has really tied the hands of those non scholorship DIAA football schools by not letting them compete at the DIII level. LaSalle probably could have drawn some decent players from the local schools if they were at the lower level.

[PA_wesleyfan]

Wesleydad
I am flying solo tomorrow and I couldn't get my pre-admit tests and after sitting in this cold tonight at the District one final no way am I getting up at 4 am and sitting in a tree so I will be leaving for Allentown a little earlier. do you have a site picked out for tomorrow for pregame warm-up?

  I am looking for a tough game  tommorrow. It's going be cold and and both D's are tough. Wesley did hold Salisbury( over 400 yrds/game) to less than 200yrds rushing. I haven't seen anyone light up the passing game against Wesley. Del Val had some success because Isgro bought himself time with his feet. Muhlenberg D has been playing real well but Mc Sweeney has shown he can make plays with his legs. Wesley hasn't had a quarterback with above average running ability since  Azzanesi. IMHO the stats which everyone wants to point to are not a true telling point here because Wesley has called off the dogs in  a couple of games . A lot of the Wesley players have been in the playoffs a couple of times and they seem hungry .