Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[wesleydad]

just a little traveling.  i figured i would see how many miles of driving i did this year to watch football.

after
3 trips to and from dover
2 trips to del val - went to see the salisbury/delval game
1 trip to frostburg md
             iona n.y.
             salisbury md
             lake erie oh
             muhlenberg pa
      and mount union oh to see the semi final game

i have logged 3374 miles not including any driving to and from the hotel to the game and around any of the towns we were in.  

i still have 367 more to do this week when we go to salem for the stagg, i could double that if we were returning from there, but i wont count those miles since we are driving on to clarksville, tn so we can see our son return from afghanistan on sunday - tuesday, not sure which day since he doesnt know how long it will take once he leaves on the 19th and have to return from there.

i also did not include any of the driving that we did in florida when we went to webber and in texas when we went to belton, easily a couple hundred more from the airports to the hotels alone.  so, when it is all said and done i think i will be close to 4000 miles.  

i think i might be in line for a mastercard commercial because the experiences we have had this year are just that, PRICELESS.  and i did use my mastercard for most of it.

good thing i dont mind driving.

[K-Mack]

Fan of the year nominee?

We should probably set up a thread for crazy travel stories, especially by parents. You guys will go anywhere for your kids

The best is when you start going to games your son is not playing in, that's when you know you're hooked.

See you this weekend in Salem.

[Llamaguy]

I see you too have had a good year Wesleydad! I have made it to 5 Bridgewater games, 5 JMU games, and 3 UVA games this year. Lets say I'm glad to finish it off in the "REAL DIVISION" at the Stagg Bowl this year.

[Teamski]

I see you too have had a good year Wesleydad! I have made it to 5 Bridgewater games, 5 JMU games, and 3 UVA games this year. Lets say I'm glad to finish it off in the "REAL DIVISION" at the Stagg Bowl this year.

All of a sudden, I feel so small.

-Ski

[PA_wesleyfan]

I see you too have had a good year Wesleydad! I have made it to 5 Bridgewater games, 5 JMU games, and 3 UVA games this year. Lets say I'm glad to finish it off in the "REAL DIVISION" at the Stagg Bowl this year.

  Llama

  Jeez.... You should use last year or the year before when you treked to Wesley a few times...

[wesleydad]

are there any wesley faithful making the trip to the stagg?  let me know, we will be there and it is going to be fun.

[Teamski]

Congratulations to Larry Beavers in making the 2008 AFCA All-American Team!  Way to go!   

I'll also tip my hat to Salisbury's Jarrell Chandler in making the team as well!

-Ski

[wesleydad]

getting ready to hit the sack.  a day at school and then in the car to drive to salem for the weekend.  too bad there wont be any other wesely fans at the stagg, if you can go in the future i highly recommend it.

i should be able to post early saturday morning, real early since the tailgate starts at 7.  stone station is the host and micro brews will be the toast.

i think uwww wins the game after seeing mount play last week.  if uwww's lines can control things and it seems like they can since they dominated umhb last week they will win.  i'll go with 35 - 24.

[wesleydad]

checking in after the game.  we arrived at salem civic center at 700 am for tailgating.  there were already 30 + cars in the lot.  the stone station crew pulled in about 15 minutes later and the fun began.  it was nice to see people that i havent seen in a year and to be greeted like old friends.  the tailgating was a little subdued because the game started so early.  the spread was just as good with the slow country boil the main course.  there was so much other food that you could not go hungry.  i almost forgot, the mount union folks put out a great breakfast spread of eggs, sausage, home fries, biscuits and country sausage and gravy.  nothing better than breakfast and a good micro brew beer.  these people are great and what make this game fun.

as far as the game goes, the better team did not win.  the better coached team won.  mount took advantage of something they saw early to score in the first quarter, but were shut down the rest of the game.  uwww was able to move the ball almost at will, but they were unable to finish.  they could have scored in the 40's had they done so.  there were some questionable coaching decisions once they got the ball inside the 30.  the missed field goals also hurt.  it was a fun game to watch and the fans were great.  i dont think mount makes it back next year because without micheli they have no shot in this game.  as i mentioned before the game, they do not cover well and are small on the line.  i dont think the oac will defeat them, but someone else should be able to step up and beat them.  we shall see.

[Teamski]

I'm happy you had a great trip!  I agree, UWW was in the game to the end.  Take away the interception return and you would of had a Warhawk victory.

Have a very happy holidays!

-Ski

[SaintsFAN]

wesleydad,

Glad to hear you had a good time at the Stagg Bowl.  Tell your son that is coming home that we thank him for what he's sacrificed for us.  Enjoy your time with him and may you and your family have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Peace

[wesleydad]

saintsfan, thanks for your wishes.  i have a long list of thanks to give my sons way, many of them from some of the fine people i have met these past years at d3.  keep in touch.  i will be looking for games to go to next year and as you already know i have no problem driving pretty much anywhere less than 8 hours.  we wish you and your family a great holiday season also.

[wesleydad]

hello all, the 101st airborne assault unit of the u s army returned safely last evening.  again, i would like to thank all of you who showed concern for my son and all his comrades this past year.  i passed on your thanks and appreciation for their service.  he looks the same, maybe a little skinnier, but healthy.  i guees the food must have not been that good.  it was the best xmas present we could have asked for  .  merry xmas and happy new year to all of you.

[PA_wesleyfan]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all in the ACFC and all D3 fans

Here's to a healthy new year..   

[muledaddy]

Wesleydad,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. Welcome home and thanks again to your son for his service in the defense of freedom.God Bless you and all D3 fans.