Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[Teamski]

It was also great to see Pat Coleman and Kieth McMillan at the game.  Pat, I hope you had a good "trip".  Don't think I didn't notice.....

-Ski

[DE Wesley Fan]

Not much more to add as Ski and Wesley Dad covered all the bases.  Very glad to see the offense running more smoothly the last couple games, looking much more confident and coming into their own.  Special teams has a few bugs to work out, as we gave up way too many yards on kick returns and it would be nice to count on making the extra points.  Defense continues to play tough as expected.  Was very happy to see fewer of the wholesale 3rd down substitutions this week.  Being realistic, I see very little chance of us beating the beast that is Mt Union but that's why the game is played - just never know who might come out on top any given Saturday and if anyone is due to break one against "one of the big boys" it's us.   This team has grown tremendously during the year, and given the offensive growth I think we have great things to look forward to next year.   Oh, and was glad to see Uncle Frank back in action - was afraid we'd lost him there for awhile

[Pat Coleman]

It was also great to see Pat Coleman and Kieth McMillan at the game.  Pat, I hope you had a good "trip".  Don't think I didn't notice.....

-Ski

Seriously. Someone is going to get hurt on that step! But I caught myself, which is no mean feat at my size.

[Teamski]

It was also great to see Pat Coleman and Kieth McMillan at the game.  Pat, I hope you had a good "trip".  Don't think I didn't notice.....

-Ski

Seriously. Someone is going to get hurt on that step! But I caught myself, which is no mean feat at my size.

It could of been a lot worse that is for sure!  I am happy the weather was pretty pleasant.  At least we weren't battling 30 MPH winds.....

-Ski

[PA_wesleyfan]

Pat

I think the stands need a workover!!! That step must have come loose recently!!!

[thewaterboy]

That whole stadium is due to be redone IMO. Compared to other top D3 football teams in the country, Wesley's is definitely behind as far as size goes.

Anyone coming to Alliance this weekend? Have no clue how this game will turn out other than Wesley will need something special to win. Burke is the real deal, reminds me of McSweeny. It will be interesting to see how Wesley can contain him. On offense, we have been doing just enough to win and not making mistakes, but we are going to need a healthy dose of Special K to keep this one close compared to yesterday against Ithaca.

I really liked Jamar Baynard in the backfield the other day as well. Hes not super explosive but he is a very hard runner. It will be interesting to see his progression throughout his 4 years at Wesley.

[Teamski]

That whole stadium is due to be redone IMO. Compared to other top D3 football teams in the country, Wesley's is definitely behind as far as size goes.

Anyone coming to Alliance this weekend? Have no clue how this game will turn out other than Wesley will need something special to win. Burke is the real deal, reminds me of McSweeny. It will be interesting to see how Wesley can contain him. On offense, we have been doing just enough to win and not making mistakes, but we are going to need a healthy dose of Special K to keep this one close compared to yesterday against Ithaca.

I really liked Jamar Baynard in the backfield the other day as well. Hes not super explosive but he is a very hard runner. It will be interesting to see his progression throughout his 4 years at Wesley.

I wish I could make it.  Maybe if (and hopefully when) I film again, I will return to Alliance sometime in the future.  I wonder if Mount Union will be punting balls to our side of the field during warm-ups like they did last time we were there.  At least there won't be a Cecil Shorts doing wind sprints to the Wesley sideline during warm ups as well.  It seemed that Mount Union was bent on disrupting the Wolverine pre-game regimen.  That was the only game I have ever seen that happen and I wasn't too impressed.  That really stuck in my memory more than any other game I filmed in the three years with the team.

-Ski

[skunks_sidekick]

Team....I told you before and I will tell you again......

Mount doesn't CARE if they are disrupting the other teams' pre-game warm-up.  Are you being serious?  It's not in their consideration.

Regardless of your interpretation on that day, you have a very incorrect view of what was going on. 

Enjoy the game on Saturday, and may the better team win. 

[Teamski]

Team....I told you before and I will tell you again......

Mount doesn't CARE if they are disrupting the other teams' pre-game warm-up.  Are you being serious?  It's not in their consideration.

Regardless of your interpretation on that day, you have a very incorrect view of what was going on. 

Enjoy the game on Saturday, and may the better team win.

Can you explain why they did what they did then?  It was obvious that having two kickers kicking balls across the field to their assistant coaches on the Wesley sidelines in the midst of Wesley team members was going to distract the team.  I had to keep my eye on the balls so I wouldn't get beaned by them.  Why would a team to something so obviously disruptive if it wasn't being done on purpose?  Punters always kick end zone to end zone during warm-up, except at Mount Union where they kick sideline to sideline into the other team for some reason.  Maybe they don't anymore.  You tell me.

-Ski

[Pat Coleman]

Team....I told you before and I will tell you again......

Mount doesn't CARE if they are disrupting the other teams' pre-game warm-up.  Are you being serious?  It's not in their consideration.

Regardless of your interpretation on that day, you have a very incorrect view of what was going on. 

Enjoy the game on Saturday, and may the better team win.

Can you explain why they did what they did then?  It was obvious that having two kickers kicking balls across the field to their assistant coaches on the Wesley sidelines in the midst of Wesley team members was going to distract the team.  I had to keep my eye on the balls so I wouldn't get beaned by them.  Why would a team to something so obviously disruptive if it wasn't being done on purpose?  Punters always kick end zone to end zone during warm-up, except at Mount Union where they kick sideline to sideline into the other team for some reason.  Maybe they don't anymore.  You tell me.

-Ski

Bring a copy of the championship handbook. Pregame warmup is very strictly prescribed in said manual.

[Teamski]

Team....I told you before and I will tell you again......

Mount doesn't CARE if they are disrupting the other teams' pre-game warm-up.  Are you being serious?  It's not in their consideration.

Regardless of your interpretation on that day, you have a very incorrect view of what was going on. 

Enjoy the game on Saturday, and may the better team win.

Can you explain why they did what they did then?  It was obvious that having two kickers kicking balls across the field to their assistant coaches on the Wesley sidelines in the midst of Wesley team members was going to distract the team.  I had to keep my eye on the balls so I wouldn't get beaned by them.  Why would a team to something so obviously disruptive if it wasn't being done on purpose?  Punters always kick end zone to end zone during warm-up, except at Mount Union where they kick sideline to sideline into the other team for some reason.  Maybe they don't anymore.  You tell me.

-Ski

Bring a copy of the championship handbook. Pregame warmup is very strictly prescribed in said manual.

Page 16..... Yeah, they definitely weren't going by the book.    I know it is old history, but I am curious how it is currently handled.

-Ski

[HScoach]

Don't know what the rule book says, but Wittenberg's kicker was practicing FG's from the 40 over top of Mount's QB/WR warm ups this past Saturday.     No biggie in my book.    Honestly thought it was pretty funny that Mount completely ignored him.

[bleedpurple]

Team....I told you before and I will tell you again......

Mount doesn't CARE if they are disrupting the other teams' pre-game warm-up.  Are you being serious?  It's not in their consideration.

Regardless of your interpretation on that day, you have a very incorrect view of what was going on. 

Enjoy the game on Saturday, and may the better team win.

Can you explain why they did what they did then?  It was obvious that having two kickers kicking balls across the field to their assistant coaches on the Wesley sidelines in the midst of Wesley team members was going to distract the team.  I had to keep my eye on the balls so I wouldn't get beaned by them.  Why would a team to something so obviously disruptive if it wasn't being done on purpose?  Punters always kick end zone to end zone during warm-up, except at Mount Union where they kick sideline to sideline into the other team for some reason.  Maybe they don't anymore.  You tell me.

-Ski

Bring a copy of the championship handbook. Pregame warmup is very strictly prescribed in said manual.

They probably will. It's not like Wesley is opposed complaining to the NCAA if they feel a school or team is operating outside the strict regulations of the NCAA championship handbook.  In fact, they had BETTER complain about this or they could be accused of picking their spots and using the handbook like a buffet table. 

This is a safety issue for goodness sakes. A Mount Union practice punt could land on a Wesley player's head and KABOOM we have a concussion on our hands.

Keep us posted on when Wesley contacts the NCAA about this grievous and blatant violation and the NCAA response Ski. We are all interested in making sure NCAA justice is served once again. 

[skunks_sidekick]

Team....I told you before and I will tell you again......

Mount doesn't CARE if they are disrupting the other teams' pre-game warm-up.  Are you being serious?  It's not in their consideration.

Regardless of your interpretation on that day, you have a very incorrect view of what was going on. 

Enjoy the game on Saturday, and may the better team win.

Can you explain why they did what they did then?  It was obvious that having two kickers kicking balls across the field to their assistant coaches on the Wesley sidelines in the midst of Wesley team members was going to distract the team.  I had to keep my eye on the balls so I wouldn't get beaned by them.  Why would a team to something so obviously disruptive if it wasn't being done on purpose?  Punters always kick end zone to end zone during warm-up, except at Mount Union where they kick sideline to sideline into the other team for some reason.  Maybe they don't anymore.  You tell me.

-Ski

Bring a copy of the championship handbook. Pregame warmup is very strictly prescribed in said manual.

Page 16..... Yeah, they definitely weren't going by the book.    I know it is old history, but I am curious how it is currently handled.

-Ski

In the three games I attended the kickers/punters were not kicking across the field.  I wonder if there was a  "wind thing" going on or something?  I will say again I am pretty darn sure Mount wasn't trying to "diss" Wesley, or psych them out, or any silly thing like that.

[@d3jason]

Team....I told you before and I will tell you again......

Mount doesn't CARE if they are disrupting the other teams' pre-game warm-up.  Are you being serious?  It's not in their consideration.

Regardless of your interpretation on that day, you have a very incorrect view of what was going on. 

Enjoy the game on Saturday, and may the better team win.

Can you explain why they did what they did then?  It was obvious that having two kickers kicking balls across the field to their assistant coaches on the Wesley sidelines in the midst of Wesley team members was going to distract the team.  I had to keep my eye on the balls so I wouldn't get beaned by them.  Why would a team to something so obviously disruptive if it wasn't being done on purpose?  Punters always kick end zone to end zone during warm-up, except at Mount Union where they kick sideline to sideline into the other team for some reason.  Maybe they don't anymore.  You tell me.

-Ski

Bring a copy of the championship handbook. Pregame warmup is very strictly prescribed in said manual.

Page 16..... Yeah, they definitely weren't going by the book.    I know it is old history, but I am curious how it is currently handled.

-Ski

In the three games I attended the kickers/punters were not kicking across the field.  I wonder if there was a  "wind thing" going on or something?  I will say again I am pretty darn sure Mount wasn't trying to "diss" Wesley, or psych them out, or any silly thing like that.

Then of course there is Whitewater who needed a temporary wall built to separate their coaches from Wesley's on the covered obseravation deck when they visited in 2010. But I think what really scares them is Leipold's purple suit. It scared me anyway.