Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

Raider 68 · November 02, 2010, 10:24:13 AM

Quote from: wesleydad on November 01, 2010, 09:54:35 PM
glad to see wesley jump to 5 in sos, that should give them a chance to jump either umhb or hs in the region rankings. there is no doubt in my mind that they should be a 1 in the south.

Wesleydad,

Some posts ago, I mentioned that Wesley would win by 4 TD's over Salisbury which did not happen. My question going into this post season is : How do you see this year's Wesley team vs. last year?

SaintsFAN · November 02, 2010, 11:34:29 AM

This week's D3 Top 25 Fan Poll has been released!

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Teamski · November 02, 2010, 01:07:44 PM

Ahh, it was nice to see Chris Mayes in the statistical spotlight this week. He definately did the job on the Gulls Saturday. Well done!

-Ski

Ryan Tipps · November 02, 2010, 01:37:24 PM

Quote from: Teamski on November 02, 2010, 01:07:44 PM
Ahh, it was nice to see Chris Mayes in the statistical spotlight this week. He definately did the job on the Gulls Saturday. Well done!

-Ski

You might even get to hear a little of what he had to say about the game in this week's Around the Mid-Atlantic

@d3jason · November 02, 2010, 01:54:57 PM

Quote from: Raider 68 on November 02, 2010, 10:24:13 AM
Quote from: wesleydad on November 01, 2010, 09:54:35 PM
glad to see wesley jump to 5 in sos, that should give them a chance to jump either umhb or hs in the region rankings. there is no doubt in my mind that they should be a 1 in the south.

Wesleydad,

Some posts ago, I mentioned that Wesley would win by 4 TD's over Salisbury which did not happen. My question going into this post season is : How do you see this year's Wesley team vs. last year?

IMHO.
The defense stacks up just as well as last year, missing just the tackles and a corner (injured.)

The offense has been devastated by injuries at QB, TE, Slot but still has enough play-makers to be dangerous. The new QB had done a solid job, continues to improve and bounced back from a 3-of-18 1st half (a few drops) to go 8-of-12 in the second half.

They struggled at points on Saturday due to penalties, a few dropped balls, missed assignments and a good Salisbury defense. RB Brandon Wright was out after the first series with an injury, but returned in the 4th quarter to help key the winning drive and running out the clock.

They had a TD called back on a reverse for a block in the back that you will have a hard time finding on film. The defense also appeared to have scored on a fumble return but it was called a fumble out of the end zone though neither official hustled back to the goal line to be in position to make the call. If those calls go Wesley's way then the game's score is probably pretty similar with the last couple years.

How about the Raiders?

Seaman was not real impressive against the Wolverines last season in the semifinal. I saw a little of the Capital game and he appears much more confident and productive. How is he progressing/developing? And when does Shorts get back?

Raider 68 · November 02, 2010, 02:43:58 PM

Conrad,

Thanks for your post and comments +K!

From your comments Wesley this year may not be as strong offensively for the reasons you mention, but when you lose your starting QB, several things change.

As your recall the Raiders lost QB Rocco against Wesley and Seaman was not effective but Cecil was. (thankfully)

On Seaman, he has developed very weill and his numbers reflect that, leads the OAC in passing through 8 games, but he is still only a sophomore. He makes good decisions and will be a good one. He has matured and assuming Mount makes the playoffs ( very likely) he will be fine. The running game (Murray) leads the OAC (rushing per game) has helped and a top group of receivers helps.

On Cecil Shorts, he will be ready for the playoffs and maybe this week against B-W.

wesleydad · November 02, 2010, 06:38:37 PM

raider68, i would agree with conrad's explanation of the team's outlook heading into the playoffs. the defense will keep them in most games unless the offense is so bad or has multiple turnovers. i think the defense may even be better than last year, seem to be quicker.

conrad, i know hampden sydney will improve sos with their upcoming games, but i would hope that wesley would get the nod over them for the 1 seed. having seen both teams, i believe wesley is better all around, but they dont ask me.

i want to see how the team plays against kean after the bye week. kean will be tough and a good game pre playoffs. will also get an idea of how good the njac is in the east debate of how many teams should get in the playoffs.

Teamski · November 02, 2010, 11:42:31 PM

Quote from: Ryan Tipps on November 02, 2010, 01:37:24 PM
Quote from: Teamski on November 02, 2010, 01:07:44 PM
Ahh, it was nice to see Chris Mayes in the statistical spotlight this week. He definately did the job on the Gulls Saturday. Well done!

-Ski

You might even get to hear a little of what he had to say about the game in this week's Around the Mid-Atlantic

A very nice article Ryan! Well done!

-Ski

Ryan Tipps · November 03, 2010, 12:06:17 AM

Quote from: Teamski on November 02, 2010, 11:42:31 PM
A very nice article Ryan! Well done!

-Ski

Thanks, ski!

thewaterboy · November 03, 2010, 08:43:30 PM

Well looks like the South Region rankings have shapened up. Wesleys on top but we will see after the playoffs come out. Its a little surprising that Mounts #3 in the north and UWWs #2 in the West.

Another bye this week, thats annoying

Hopefully we can get a 10 game schedule next year though.

Teamski · November 06, 2010, 09:32:43 AM

Quote from: thewaterboy on November 03, 2010, 08:43:30 PM
Well looks like the South Region rankings have shapened up. Wesleys on top but we will see after the playoffs come out. Its a little surprising that Mounts #3 in the north and UWWs #2 in the West.

Another bye this week, thats annoying Hopefully we can get a 10 game schedule next year though.

Yep! Another painful week without a Wesley game! Oh well.

-Ski

Hawks88 · November 06, 2010, 08:39:10 PM

Huntingdon let this one get a little close for comfort today. 35-28 win after being comfortably ahead 35-7 at the half. Just came out flat in the 2nd half, let LaGrange get a couple scores to get back in it and get the momentum and was just hanging on for life at the end.
Nice finish to the season by winning the last three. We lose some good people but also had plenty of good young talent to get significant experience this year. If we can get everybody back next year, I think we might have a chance to make some noise next season.

wesleydad · November 07, 2010, 08:44:38 AM

one week left. i thought that kean might be a challenge with a top running back, but they were shut out yesterday and the back was held under 100 yards by college of new jersey. i dont think their run d is as good as wesley's so it might not be a close game. i am looking for the offense to show better then they did against salisbury. as things break down after yesterday, it looks like there is a good chance that wesley will get cnu in the first round. cnu has improved, but i dont think the game would be any closer then the first time. see you next saturday.

Raider 68 · November 09, 2010, 04:24:59 PM

wesleydad,

Does everyone on this board think Wesley will be the #1 seed in the South or East?

wesleydad · November 09, 2010, 08:10:04 PM

raider68, not sure about anyone else, but i dont see how they are not. the strength of schedule is good and will not take much of a hit playing kean. i know they are short on region games, but no one else has been that impressive to be placed above them. they are 1 in the regional rankings also.