Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

wesleydad · November 27, 2009, 08:13:58 AM

This looks to be an interesting game. Miss Coll has a good offense, but has given up points on defense. Wesley looks strong on both sides of the ball. So it would seem to come down to - Can Miss Coll stop Wesley from scoring enough to stay in the game. They were able to shut down UMHB and held them to 14, but that seems to have come from familiarity when I talked to some UMHB people. So, can they stop Wesley? Keith and Pat mentioned that Miss Coll struggles against the pass which would not bode well for them saturday. Wesley has not given up more than 28 all year and if they dont have turnovers like last week I dont think they will give up more than that Saturday. Wesley should score in the 30's minimal if Miss Coll cant contain the pass, so I think Wesley wins by at least 2 Td's, say 38 - 21. I expect this to be a fun game to watch and will be glad to see a new team in Dover. Safe travels to any Miss Coll fans making the trip, dress warm, 40's and windy, so the wind chill will be in the 30's early in the morning.

Ski, let me know if you want any breakfast, I plan on arriving around 930 or so.

PA_wesleyfan · November 27, 2009, 10:53:23 AM

I watched the UMHB/Miss. Co. game and have these obsevations. UMHB was very one dimentional that game. They were without most of their running backs and the option was mostly the the QB running outside. They has a little success when they threw the ball but with the starter that day but didn't stay with it and when they changed QB's late they were in catch-up mode. Miss Co. got over the top of UMHB front seven on a catch and run and the QB had a nice run and got into the secondary and scored.

Welsey likes to run it up the gut and if they have any success with that the receivers are going to be open . Miss. Co won't be able to double all four and Mc Andrew has been beating double coverage.

It will come down to Wesley's D and I don't remember any teams mounting multiple drives on them all year. And they get stronger as the game goes on. The one thing they will have to do is make the one on one tackles and they have been very good at that most of the year.

Teamski · November 27, 2009, 11:00:49 AM

Quote from: wesleydad on November 27, 2009, 08:13:58 AM
Ski, let me know if you want any breakfast, I plan on arriving around 930 or so.

I'll take you up on that, sir. Thanks! Two as usual

I mentioned it to others that up to the semi's, Wesley doesn't get beat by other teams, but rather Wesley gets beat by Wesley. It's been like that for the last couple years. If Wesley just plays a clean game, they can really roll. The game with MC is no exception. I don't know the stats for points scored as a result of turnovers and penalties this season, but I can tell you that a huge portion of those points put up on the board by Wesley opponents were direct consequences of mistakes on Wesley's part. Some examples: Del Val's field goal return late in the 4th quarter earlier in the season and NCWC's first touchdown from a fumble on their 30, giving them a very short field.

If Wesley plays smart, they are absolutely wonderful. If not, it makes for a close game especially for good teams who capitalize on mistakes. MC is a good team with a good QB and a quick RB. If Wesley does what it does well, then they should be able to deal with both.

-Ski

beenhit2hard · November 27, 2009, 08:47:22 PM

Got out the cold gear for tomorrow,, most of it is purple,,but I did find a blue coat to cover it up !!

,,bringing turkey sandwiches for lunch ,, I like leftovers,,looking forward to a good game,,should be interesting throwing with the predicted wind,,and it looks like Miss likes to throw and has a good QB,

thewaterboy · November 27, 2009, 11:29:52 PM

Looks like the wind may play a factor in tomorrows game. Looking forward to it. Go Wesley.

Teamski · November 28, 2009, 12:09:06 AM

GAME DAY!!!!GAME Day!!!GAME DAY!!!GAME DAY!!!GAME DAY!!!GAME DAY!!!GAME DAY!!! GAME DAY!!!GAME DAY!!!GAME DAY!!!GAME DAY!!!Now I can go to bed.....

-Ski

Frank Rossi · November 28, 2009, 01:18:07 AM

Today's Second Round NCAA Division III Football Championship Playoff game between Mississippi College and Wesley will be carried by D3football.com through Ustream.tv starting at 11:50am EST (10:50am CST).

This is D3football.com's first audio broadcast using Ustream, and it provides many exciting opportunities. First, listeners can interact through the chatroom provided next to the scoreboard screen we will update throughout the game with our game's score and quarter. Keith McMillan and I will attempt to monitor the chatroom for any questions or comments.

In addition, since the game is a "Featured Broadcast" on Ustream, you can listen to the game and interact through your iPhone by downloading the FREE Ustream viewer in the iPhone App Store. Search "Ustream" for the App -- installation is easy. Then search "Wesley" or "D3sports" for the broadcast once we go live.

Enjoy the game, and best of luck to all the players, their families and their fans!

- Frank

wesleydad · November 28, 2009, 07:46:34 AM

Chilly and brisk morning here in the east. Dover forecast calls for a 20 mph wind for most of the game, so Mississippi College will have to deal with both the cold and wind in addition to Wesley. After watching games for 5 years in Dover, the wind definitely effects the away team. If you are not making the game, enjoy the d3 cast. Getting ready to head on out for what I expect to be a good football game. The beer is chillin in the trunk so it will be good and cold for the beer and eggs breakfast. Hope to meet Frank today at the game, if not hope you enjoy your trip to Dover.

Ski, I will be there about 930, see you at the field so you can get your egg mcmuffins while they are still warm, was going to say hot but the air will take that out of the equation quickly.

Teamski · November 28, 2009, 08:01:14 AM

Quote from: wesleydad on November 28, 2009, 07:46:34 AM

Ski, I will be there about 930, see you at the field so you can get your egg mcmuffins while they are still warm, was going to say hot but the air will take that out of the equation quickly.

I'll see you then. I'm gonna wrap up warm today!! You think it's cold in the bleechers, it is doubly so on the camera platform!! The wind howls through the bones......

-Ski

Teamski · November 28, 2009, 04:34:34 PM

Well, that was a very clean game by Wesley today. Wesley was relentless, leading the game 34-3 at the half onto a 43-9 win. Well done! You can't do much better than that!

It was great talking with K-Mack and Frank Rossi as well. Now onto John Hopkins at home. It could very well be the largest crowd ever for a Wesley home game. Should be quite interesting!

-Ski

thewaterboy · November 28, 2009, 04:41:37 PM

Nice win for Wesley, nothing really to much to say except that they played well and its time for Johns Hopkins.

wesleydad · November 28, 2009, 04:50:37 PM

After watching todays game there is only one conclusion, Wesley is a very good football team. They dominated both sides of the ball today, limiting Miss Coll to only one drive when the game was still in doubt, holding them to a field goal. Wesley scored the first 7 times they had the ball. I am not really sure what Miss Coll saw on film to play the defense they did today, but it did not work. Single coverage all over the field left receivers open all day. The D line did a great job getting pressure and controlling the run allowing the LB's and DB's to take away the passing game. This was the best game that Wesley has played all year. Next weeks game could be a good one, with Johns Hopkins bringing a strong D into Dover to try and stop the Wesley offense. Excellent game today.

Bishop64 · November 29, 2009, 11:50:54 AM

Congratulations to Wesley!!! Keep it going guys!!!

Olinemom · November 30, 2009, 07:47:32 PM

Quote from: wesleydad on November 28, 2009, 04:50:37 PM
After watching todays game there is only one conclusion, Wesley is a very good football team. They dominated both sides of the ball today, limiting Miss Coll to only one drive when the game was still in doubt, holding them to a field goal. Wesley scored the first 7 times they had the ball. I am not really sure what Miss Coll saw on film to play the defense they did today, but it did not work. Single coverage all over the field left receivers open all day. The D line did a great job getting pressure and controlling the run allowing the LB's and DB's to take away the passing game. This was the best game that Wesley has played all year. Next weeks game could be a good one, with Johns Hopkins bringing a strong D into Dover to try and stop the Wesley offense. Excellent game today.

Hey, Wesleydad, wow the team is doing great during the tournament this fall. Maybe we'll be able to do some cheering for people closer to home down at the Stagg? Looking forward to seeing you'all down there!! Hope Thanksgiving was happy at your house.

wesleydad · November 30, 2009, 09:08:04 PM

olinemom, thanks for the words. team playing real well right now. tough d in johns hopkins this week, take care of business and then maybe off to the mount for the semis. already have the hotel reserved for the stagg, need to get my tickets. yes it would be nice to cheer for someone a little closer and not wearing purple.