Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[wesleydad]

ski, glad you put the negative stats up.  they are unacceptable if you want to go deep into the playoffs.  the personal fouls have to stop, they are out of control.  the offensive line really struggled with the schemes that hobart was throwing at them.  had trouble picking up blitzes all game.  if not for the fact that wesley had better players, they lose the game.  the missed tackles and sacks were the only real negative for the defense.  dont usually mention the officials, but this is the first time i can remember a crew having trouble just spotting the ball in the correct spot.  the offensive pass interference call was horrible.  hopefully wesley will dial it back up or they will be going home after next week.  that kind of lethargic effort will not beat either linfield or cal luth.

[Teamski]

ski, glad you put the negative stats up.  they are unacceptable if you want to go deep into the playoffs.  the personal fouls have to stop, they are out of control.  the offensive line really struggled with the schemes that hobart was throwing at them.  had trouble picking up blitzes all game.  if not for the fact that wesley had better players, they lose the game.  the missed tackles and sacks were the only real negative for the defense.  dont usually mention the officials, but this is the first time i can remember a crew having trouble just spotting the ball in the correct spot.  the offensive pass interference call was horrible.  hopefully wesley will dial it back up or they will be going home after next week.  that kind of lethargic effort will not beat either linfield or cal luth.

Well, like I mentioned, this was not a typical game for Wesley outside the Kean game.  I completely agree with the officiating.  This is the first game I can remember where the officials took over 5 minutes on at least 3 occasions to discuss the placing of the ball.  Something was definitely wrong there.....

I'm sure Wesley will return ready to play next week.

-Ski

[HSCTiger74]

ski, glad you put the negative stats up.  they are unacceptable if you want to go deep into the playoffs.  the personal fouls have to stop, they are out of control.  the offensive line really struggled with the schemes that hobart was throwing at them.  had trouble picking up blitzes all game.  if not for the fact that wesley had better players, they lose the game.  the missed tackles and sacks were the only real negative for the defense.  dont usually mention the officials, but this is the first time i can remember a crew having trouble just spotting the ball in the correct spot.  the offensive pass interference call was horrible.  hopefully wesley will dial it back up or they will be going home after next week.  that kind of lethargic effort will not beat either linfield or cal luth.

Wesleydad ... how much do you attribute Wesley's problems today to them not playing as well as everyone thought they should and how much to Hobart playing better than you may have thought they would. On the OAC Pick-'em board I took Wesley -18.5 so I obviously thought they'd cruise, but with Linfield up next I'm looking for insights.
Glad you guys got through today and good luck next week. Hopefully you'll get them in Dover.

[wesleydad]

hsctiger, credit to hobart fo the blocked punt and the int by the lineman.  wesley mishandled the 4 fumbles, not knocked out by hobart.  the team looked lethargic at times and the penalties, especially the personal fouls are inexcusable.  hobart was very tough, but wesley's play allowed them to stay in the game.  i would hope they show up better next week and linfield will be a tough game.  i saw some of the game on video and if linfield allows the cal luth qb to run like i saw in the 4th quarter, then they will have trouble since mcsweeney runs as good as any.  if wesley plays a clean game they can beat almost anyone, if they dont you get games like today.  no excuses, have to play better.

[beenhit2hard]

 Hobart D played the run very well, impressed by # 5 as a OLB and a tough blitzer. But when you commit to many to the run,, big passes will come out,,and that happened today .

as for the officials,,they were unsure of the proper yds on some penalties, and they were a distraction to the game,,took away the flow,,but was a nice day and when you can win playing your B game  you must have some things going for you .

[DE Wesley Fan]

You guys summed it up exactly.  Even during warm ups McSweeny looked nervous and seemed to lack the confidence of the last few games.  The offense looked out of sync most of the game, and you're right that the line struggled terribly.  Glad to see McSweeny was able to step up when he had to, but hope you are right that everybody shakes off the nerves and comes ready to play next week.  Lucky for us Hobart was banged up or this may not have gone our way. I give them credit for playing a consistently decent game through out and not looking intimidated.  Those officials shouldn't be allowed to work another play-off game this year.  I don't think they were biased, they were just terrible particularly with spotting the ball and messing up the flow of the game.   

[bleedpurple]

Still only Tuesday!!!!! Man I'm excited for the playoffs this year. Think there is a good chance that the purple duck will be broken in some way! Take it 1 game at a time and hopefully Wesley has quite a few left. Let's just get this week to speed up!

If by purple duck you are speaking of a UW-W/Mount Union Stagg Bowl, the duck will very likely be just fine in 2011.  One year it will be broken, but there aren't any duck hunters with enough bullets THIS year. But it is exciting to have the playoffs here and there are going to be fun inter-region games alone the way.  Enjoy! 

[NedM]

Agree with most of the above.

WesleyDad: I was sitting on the visitors side and if we are referring to the same play I thought the offensive interference call was correct. The Wesley receiver (sorry I do not remember the young mans name or number) definitely pushed off to get some separation. But, overall, I certainly concur this was not the best officiated game I've seen (!)

I must have a bit too much confidence in Wesley; despite all the negatives I never felt they would lose the game.

Ned

[wesleydad]

ned, i agree there was contact, my issue was that the d back was lost on the play and just got in the way of the receiver going to get the ball.  i was not as confident as you, was just annoyed that the game was much closer than it should have been.  this week will be a good game, hope it is in dover.

[wesleydad]

anyone else do the bracket challenge.  i got 14 of 16 only lost cnu and ill wesleyen.  have a mcmurry winning this week, more wishful thinking, hoping for another home game.  some great games this weekend.  3 to choose from unless they make wesley play at linfield, hope i am in dover but if not, pawesley, i will be in your neck of the woods to see the del val - fisher game.  these second round games are so much better than usual, only uww and mount are no brainers, i think all the rest are toss ups.  should be fun chatting with the linfield fans, i will be going to their site since they have more posters.

[Teamski]

  should be fun chatting with the linfield fans, i will be going to their site since they have more posters.

You better store up on karma!   

-Ski

[wesleydad]

nah, found out that there are a couple of whitewater people who keep hitting me.

[wildcat11]

If you would like to find out more about Linfield's program feel free to check out my blog/site that has been covering the team for the past 5 years.  Looking forward to playing a top flight team.

http://catdomealumni.blogspot.com

or

http://www.catdomealumni.com (highlight videos)

[Teamski]

 According to the Linfield website, the second round will be settled in Dover!  I can't say I am not happy about it.   

-Ski

[DE Wesley Fan]

SO glad the game's in Dover - thought I'd choke looking at the price of airfare.  Hope you guys from out west can find better deals to come root for your team.  Have a safe trip.  Looking forward to a great game, and hope we come ready to play this time.