Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[Teamski]

More highlights from the Linfield game if anyone is interested

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rXOpHZoDq8&feature=youtu.be

Sweet!!!  There were some really good plays out of that game!!  McSweeny is a machine on a mission, pure and simple.  I haven't seen the guy play at such a level.  I am really looking forward to the UMHB game just to see what he does.

-Ski

[umhb2001]

More highlights from the Linfield game if anyone is interested

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rXOpHZoDq8&feature=youtu.be

Sweet!!!  There were some really good plays out of that game!!  McSweeny is a machine on a mission, pure and simple.  I haven't seen the guy play at such a level.  I am really looking forward to the UMHB game just to see what he does.-Ski

As are we...

[repete]

Saw him for the first time last week. It was cool to watch from the endzone, which I'm guessing are student seats most of the season. From that angle, what really stuck out were his vision and a very nice burst. He really seemed to play with a purpose. 

[D O.C.]

Since you still are discussing last Saturday, from the local LINFIELD paper...

http://web.newsregister.com/news/results.cfm?story_no=274624

[Teamski]

Since you still are discussing last Saturday, from the local LINFIELD paper...

http://web.newsregister.com/news/results.cfm?story_no=274624

Thanks!  +k!

-Ski

[Raider 68]

teamski,

Sounds like Saturday will more about the running game for both teams! IMHO, McSweeney's play will determine if Wesley wins this one, your thoughts?

[thewaterboy]

Raider 68,

Im not ski  but I think that hits the nail on the head perfectly! McSweeny's play will be a big factor in this one. Just like last week vs. Linfield. If he is able to make things happen in the air, hit his recievers, and on the ground with his feet, then Wesley will have good success on offense. If not, it will be much like the first half of the Linfield game. The man is playing with a purpose right now, its exciting to watch.

[Raider 68]

Raider 68,

Im not ski  but I think that hits the nail on the head perfectly! McSweeny's play will be a big factor in this one. Just like last week vs. Linfield. If he is able to make things happen in the air, hit his recievers, and on the ground with his feet, then Wesley will have good success on offense. If not, it will be much like the first half of the Linfield game. The man is playing with a purpose right now, its exciting to watch.

thewaterboy,

Thanks for your post. I saw him against the Raiders a few years ago and I was impressed then!

[PA_wesleyfan]

 I think a bit of the run game will fall on Askia Jahad. He is a very hard runner and can break tackles as well!!! That will free up McSweeney and keep UMHB's D honest. McSweeney has been good throwing on the run as well because the receivers keep moving and get open .

I understand that  Bailey can throw  but will he have enough time to find his receivers?   Last week Inns threw a lot of timing routes but when he sat in the pocket he was in trouble! We'll see if Wesley can stop him from making plays once he gets flushed. If both teams play D like they can this could be a special teams game!

  Hope those Santa Ana winds don't hit Texas Saturday.

[wesleydad]

pawesley, doesnt look like that will happen.  just checked the weather and they are calling for t-storms during the entire game.  looks like whomever takes care of the ball will win the game.  shame that the weather may play a part in the game.  The O line will have to play big.  I agree Jahad will have to get some yards to offset the likely keying on mcsweeney.  they have not run the ball well outside of mcsweeney yet in the playoffs, this week it will be needed especially with the weather forecast.  I just hope that they dont get too conservative as they have done before.  I am starting to think that they are the better team here and will win the game, would not have thought that earlier in the season.

[umhb2001]

pawesley, doesnt look like that will happen.  just checked the weather and they are calling for t-storms during the entire game.  looks like whomever takes care of the ball will win the game.  shame that the weather may play a part in the game.  The O line will have to play big.  I agree Jahad will have to get some yards to offset the likely keying on mcsweeney.  they have not run the ball well outside of mcsweeney yet in the playoffs, this week it will be needed especially with the weather forecast.  I just hope that they dont get too conservative as they have done before.  I am starting to think that they are the better team here and will win the game, would not have thought that earlier in the season.

Still not sure why you are suddenly feeling Wesley has the upper hand. Both teams are playing well, UMHB's O line is tough, LB can run and evade giving big dual threat possibilities, and our O has faced several dual threat QB's this year. Will be interesting and fun.

[DE Wesley Fan]

Can't wait till Saturday - should be a good one.  Agree with you all that Shane's the key to our success and hope he's feeling confident and comfortable come game time.  When he's hot I don't think anybody can stop him.  Hope he doesn't read this board - no pressure or anything young man ))

[umhb2001]

Can't wait till Saturday - should be a good one.  Agree with you all that Shane's the key to our success and hope he's feeling confident and comfortable come game time.  When he's hot I don't think anybody can stop him.  Hope he doesn't read this board - no pressure or anything young man ))

We have a great D. The passing D has gotten better, makes stops when it really needs them, and we are stout on the run. Anticipation mounts!!

[wesleydad]

umhb2001, it is just a feeling.  This is essentially the same UMHB team from last year.  I know LB is a year older and possibly better at QB, but something tells me that Wesley is just doing something right.  They easily could have lost to Hobart, but didn't.  Last week they looked like they always look in the game the get knocked out, very conservative on offense and just not making plays.  Then something happened and they exploded.  I am well aware of UMHB's defense as I have seen them play 3 times and I know that you have played duel threats this year, but I am just not sure if that will matter.  I am not going to site any specific stat or anything else, just think that they are better and will win.

[Teamski]

teamski,

Sounds like Saturday will more about the running game for both teams! IMHO, McSweeney's play will determine if Wesley wins this one, your thoughts?

Well, as mentioned above, McSweeny is important, but I think that he is not the only player out there.  DE_Wesley_fan mentioned Askia Jahad.  I think we are all overlooking him in light of McSweeny's performance last week.  Jahad is a bruising running back (check the highlight film) and did one hell of a job taking over for Brandon Wright.  I have been really impressed by him this year.  Anyways, you can bet that if the UMHB starts targeting McSweeny with spies, expect Jahad to pick up on screens or options.   

Wesley did have problems with the sweeps, but when they started running up the middle in the second half, they finally nailed a counter for big yards.  That is definitely a big strength of the Wesley offense.  They seem to be more adaptable this year once the adjustments to the defensive schemes are made, than what they did last year.  No doubt this is due to the extra benefit that McSweeny's legs have compared to Sottilaire. 

Nasty weather... I hate it.  But at least Wesley has been thoroughly tested in it this year, so no big surprises.  Now if the weather was 20 degrees and snow, I couldn't be so confident.....

-Ski