Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[Teamski]

From the highlights of the UMU/Wabash game, it certainly looked like Wabash really shot themselves in the foot repeatedly rather than an outright stomping by UMU.  If Wesley keeps it clean like they have for the past two weeks, I think they have a legitimate shot at a win.    Shut that offense down like the three quarters of the 2009 game and Wesley can break the purple duck.

-Ski

[Teamski]

BIG TIME congratulations to Shane McSweeny for making the D3F 2011 South Region Offensive Player of the year!  Well done, mate!

Also, Congrads to Chris Mayes for making 2011 D3F 1st Team South Region Defense!

Well done to Sean McAndrew and Jeff Morgan in making 2011 D3F 3rd Team South Region Offense and Defense!!!

You guys rock!   

-Ski

[purpled]

From the highlights of the UMU/Wabash game, it certainly looked like Wabash really shot themselves in the foot repeatedly rather than an outright stomping by UMU.  If Wesley keeps it clean like they have for the past two weeks, I think they have a legitimate shot at a win.    Shut that offense down like the three quarters of the 2009 game and Wesley can break the purple duck.

-Ski

Ski,

Wabash didn't shoot themselves in the foot...Mount's D did. And we're not purple ducks.

[PurpleSuit]

From the highlights of the UMU/Wabash game, it certainly looked like Wabash really shot themselves in the foot repeatedly rather than an outright stomping by UMU.  If Wesley keeps it clean like they have for the past two weeks, I think they have a legitimate shot at a win.    Shut that offense down like the three quarters of the 2009 game and Wesley can break the purple duck.

-Ski

Ski,

Wabash didn't shoot themselves in the foot...Mount's D did. And we're not purple ducks.

Come on now, he saw highlights of the game.  That's obviously enough to draw meaningful conclusions.

[purpled]

From the highlights of the UMU/Wabash game, it certainly looked like Wabash really shot themselves in the foot repeatedly rather than an outright stomping by UMU.  If Wesley keeps it clean like they have for the past two weeks, I think they have a legitimate shot at a win.    Shut that offense down like the three quarters of the 2009 game and Wesley can break the purple duck.

-Ski

Ski,

Wabash didn't shoot themselves in the foot...Mount's D did. And we're not purple ducks.

Come on now, he saw highlights of the game.  That's obviously enough to draw meaningful conclusions.

I suppose you're right. But we're still not purple ducks!

[DE Wesley Fan]

I had no issues where I was sitting, in fact the crowd around me was rather cordial, they had many positive things to say about how Wesley played the game, well except for the pop pass play that was called.

We must have been near each other, as that's how I remember it too. Some good natured ribbing back and forth, but all in all a friendly bunch.  Very anxious to see how we stack up against MU this year.  It's been great to beat all these other fine teams, but this is the true measuring stick.  I don't think this is the most top to bottom talented team we've had, but we seem better able for almost anybody to step up and make the big play when it's needed, and Shane's leadership is so important.  Really think something changed in his demeanor after the loss to Kean - watching him on the sideline it looked like he started interacting with his team more, and loosened up a little.  Should have the confidence of knowing we can pull it out regardless of the situation as we've won in so  many different ways this year.  Will be interesting to see each side's game plan and who can make the most effective adjustments.

[wesleydad]

Wesley fans making the trip.  I really hope many of you will be in Friday evening and will join the Mount guys for the get together at a local joint.  I hope to hit the road by 2 and should be rolling in to Mount between 8 and 830.  The Mount guys are great to hang with and also great to talk football with as they have a great respect for the teams that Mount plays.  They are well aware of the talent they get to watch and really enjoy someone stepping up and playing Mount tough.  Apparently Wabash had a good showing last week, so I hope that I will not be the only Wesley fan there on Friday night.  Look for Skunks Sidekick to post later this week with the definitive plans for the evening, but I will guarentee that you will have a good time if you make it.

[beenhit2hard]

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[Teamski]

From the highlights of the UMU/Wabash game, it certainly looked like Wabash really shot themselves in the foot repeatedly rather than an outright stomping by UMU.  If Wesley keeps it clean like they have for the past two weeks, I think they have a legitimate shot at a win.    Shut that offense down like the three quarters of the 2009 game and Wesley can break the purple duck.

-Ski

Ski,

Wabash didn't shoot themselves in the foot...Mount's D did. And we're not purple ducks.

You know, you are right.  Looking at the highlight made it look like there were a ton of fumbles for some reason, but Wabash only had one lost fumble and one interception.  Add the blocked punt.  OK, I retract my earlier statement and stand corrected. 

Have you ever heard of breaking a duck before?  It is not a knock against Mount Union..... 

-Ski

[HSCTiger74]

From the highlights of the UMU/Wabash game, it certainly looked like Wabash really shot themselves in the foot repeatedly rather than an outright stomping by UMU.  If Wesley keeps it clean like they have for the past two weeks, I think they have a legitimate shot at a win.    Shut that offense down like the three quarters of the 2009 game and Wesley can break the purple duck.

-Ski

Ski,

Wabash didn't shoot themselves in the foot...Mount's D did. And we're not purple ducks.

You know, you are right.  Looking at the highlight made it look like there were a ton of fumbles for some reason, but Wabash only had one lost fumble and one interception.  Add the blocked punt.  OK, I retract my earlier statement and stand corrected. 

Have you ever heard of breaking a duck before?  It is not a knock against Mount Union..... 

-Ski

Must be a Delaware thing, I guess.

[KitchenSink]

to break one's duck:

    (cricket) To score one's first run in an innings
    (idiomatic, UK, by extension) To do something for the first time. <-- THIS ONE (duh)

Thank you Wiki.  I learned something today.  Carry on, people.

[Ron Boerger]

Must still be some Loyalists in DE if that saying is common.   

[Teamski]

to break one's duck:

    (cricket) To score one's first run in an innings
    (idiomatic, UK, by extension) To do something for the first time. <-- THIS ONE (duh)

Thank you Wiki.  I learned something today.  Carry on, people.

See, we aren't that stupid here in Delaware!  Thanks for looking it up.  +k!

-Ski

[DE Wesley Fan]

Some better news from facebook about Ben Knapp, chech out Chips homepage on facebook

Thanks for the update.  Sounds like some encouraging news.  Hope the family is hanging in there as best as can be expected.

[purpled]

From the highlights of the UMU/Wabash game, it certainly looked like Wabash really shot themselves in the foot repeatedly rather than an outright stomping by UMU.  If Wesley keeps it clean like they have for the past two weeks, I think they have a legitimate shot at a win.    Shut that offense down like the three quarters of the 2009 game and Wesley can break the purple duck.

-Ski

Ski,

Wabash didn't shoot themselves in the foot...Mount's D did. And we're not purple ducks.

You know, you are right.  Looking at the highlight made it look like there were a ton of fumbles for some reason, but Wabash only had one lost fumble and one interception.  Add the blocked punt.  OK, I retract my earlier statement and stand corrected. 

Have you ever heard of breaking a duck before?  It is not a knock against Mount Union..... 

-Ski

Ski, my apologies as I've never heard that saying before and I even have a couple of friends in England who play cricket. So it is true, you learn something new every day!

Safe travels to all Wesley fans! Weather looks to be a high of 30 with a chance of light snow.