Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

Ron Boerger · September 26, 2005, 06:07:28 PM

Quote from: luvapontiac on September 26, 2005, 12:31:41 PM
Then what is the benefit of playing them? If you win, you are glorified, if you lose, it does not matter. Why doesn't every team schedule schools like that, so when they lose, it doesn't hurt them? Just not quite following your logic there. $:-\$

LuvaP,

Sometimes schools don't have a choice. It's hard for teams like Linfield, the WIAC contingent, Rowan, and Hardin-Simmons to find D3 teams that will play them in non-conference ball. Most schools don't want to be popped 66-0 in the first week of the season, and travel issues ($$$) make it tough for the teams that are isolated (e.g. west coast, TX, WIAC) to find off-season opponents. So you end up playing D2 or NAIA opponents. It's hard to penalize a team that had no choice but to play a program that can offer 20-30 scholarships.

theone · September 27, 2005, 08:10:35 AM

Is it true that Dustin Johnson is out for the season?!?!? If so, what does this mean for the GULLS?

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njlincolnlion · September 27, 2005, 10:27:31 AM

The Salisbury website mentioned DJ left the game late in the 4th quarter with an ankle spain, and did not mention anything else.

Bigtoe75 · September 27, 2005, 11:51:20 AM

He hurt his knee early in the game and had it wrapped. You could tell it was bothering him because he was caught from behind on a couple of runs that he usually pulls away on and scores. He had a long run at the end of the game, but after he was tackled, he came out for good. Maybe the ankle was what put him out of the game for good. However, he played almost the whole game on an injured knee. He may be out for the next game (just a guess), but I have seen nor heard anything in the paper or on the news here in Salisbury.
The injury bug may be catching up with the Gulls. The starting center Kristos Miliotis did not dress and had a knee brace on, so they moved the right tackle to center. The guy playing right tackle was out manned at 5-10 245, and they had a lot of penetration over there. Coach Wood says they have a lot of depth, I guess we'll see.

theone · September 27, 2005, 10:30:24 PM

Anyone else here any word on Dustin Johnson?

Weekly Predictions

Frostburg 14
Buff State 31

Brockport 20
Ithaca 36

Salisbury (With "DJ") 42
Apprentice 18

Salisbury (Without "DJ) 21
Apprentice 18

Wesley 45
Seton Hill 13

Ron Boerger · September 28, 2005, 12:23:45 AM

I got an email from a Daily Press correspondent today (she thought I covered Salisbury, apparently) stating that QB Dustin Johnson tore his ACL last weekend and "appears to be out for the season."

Pat Coleman · September 28, 2005, 12:57:13 AM

Whoooooooooooooooooooa.

theone · September 28, 2005, 12:25:04 PM

with that being said about dustin, what does everyone think about the remainder of salisbury's season?!? Doen't look too good without DJ

Ralph Turner · September 28, 2005, 01:07:16 PM

Wesley is now 3-0 in South Region Games, with 2 remaining.

They are looking at locking up a Pool B bid.

acfcposter · September 28, 2005, 01:19:37 PM

I feel terrible for Dustin! I can only hope that he gets a 2nd opinion and this is not as bad as 1st diagnosed. Hopefuly, if it is a full tear of the ACL then he will put 100% effort into his classwork and graduate with a great education from Salisbury. With that being said, I think that Salisbury will do better than most are projecting. They still have a good, experienced offensive line and Satchell has the ability to dominate games. I believe that he is the best back in the ACFC. The defense might have to take more chances with blitzes to create their own opportunities and this could help or hurt them. Coach Wood is a great game planner and motivator and he will have this group ready to play. Also, here are my picks for this week:

Frostburg 14 Buff State 10
Ithaca 24 Brockport 17
Salisbury 31 Apprentice 21
Wesley 38 Seton Hill 17

theone · September 28, 2005, 02:29:55 PM

acfcposter....

what do you think of wesley's recieving corp?

acfcposter · September 28, 2005, 05:23:14 PM

theone:

Honestly, I have not had a chance to watch them in person. I have heard some really good things though. Wesley has never had a problem getting great athletes at that position. I remember when Jason Visconti (QB) was there and they had some big, athletic WR's to throw to that just gave DB's fits. If this year's WRs are anything like that, then they will be very tough to stop. I am going to try to get to a game sometime soon. I will let you know in a couple weeks what I really think!

luvapontiac · September 28, 2005, 07:23:01 PM

That right...one person does not make or break a team...one person helps a team when they need play.

Bigtoe75 · September 28, 2005, 07:44:45 PM

It was just on WBOC news that in fact Dustin Johnson is out for the year and will have surgery in two weeks when the swelling goes down. The gulls can still make the playoffs with Travis Peters at QB, but they won't go as far as they would have with Dustin. They need to play a lot better than they did last week though.

theone · September 28, 2005, 08:27:31 PM

Dustin Johnson is one of the only QB's in the nation that can single handedly change the outcome of a game. I have a lot of respect for him as a player. I honestly do not think Salisbury will be as effective without him in the lineup. His presence alone scares opposing defenses......TRAVIS PETERS DOES NOT HIS PRESENCE NOR ATHLETIC ABILITY. I honestly can't see the Gulls doing any better than 8-2. They are still a tough team but without "DJ", your talking about 14-21 pts a game down the tube. Leroy is a great back...but he cannot change the complex of a game single handedly. The salisbury defense and special teams has to really step their game up.