Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

Teamski · November 14, 2010, 05:29:10 PM

Yeah, how's that for a bit of history making? Well done Wesley!!!!! That strength of schedule did the trick! And I don't have to travel to Wisconsin or Ohio this year! Yay!!

Well, onto the playoffs. I have a good feeling about this year. When the games start rolling in, the players are really going to settle down and get warmed up. It has been awesome seeing players step up for those injured and make the season what its been so far. Sottilaire has exceeded all expectations and the defense looks like it is the best I have seen so far. Leonard Stevenson has had one heck of a year and really stood out!

So, we meet Muhlenburg once again....... See you there Saturday!

-Ski

Teamski · November 14, 2010, 05:33:59 PM

Man, if Wesley wasn't playing, I would definately love to watch the Delaware Valley/Salisbury game. That is going to be a good one!!

Congrads to the Gulls for making the big show!

-Ski

wesleydad · November 14, 2010, 05:39:38 PM

teamski, i saw both teams play and if they are both healthy i think delval wins the game. gordanmann, the announcer for delval, stated that there must have been some injuries on defense at the end of the game against widener. if that is true then the option will give them trouble and salisbury has a chance. delval is tough as you saw in the wesley game. yes, i will see you saturday.

Teamski · November 14, 2010, 05:45:42 PM

Quote from: skunks_sidekick on November 14, 2010, 04:58:07 PM
WoW........WesleyDad.......I love you man...but Wesley the #1 overall seed......ummm.....no way.

Well, I don't agree with you on this one. If you look at the seedings objectively and if the commitee used the SOS as the basis of the seeding, then what is the issue? Is MU automatically supposed to be the #1 seed just because?

-Ski

SU Backer · November 14, 2010, 05:56:51 PM

CONGRATS TO SALISBURY ON THEIR PLAYOFF BID!.......Tough draw going on the road to DelVal, but these guys have risen to the occasion all year so Go Gulls!...I always wanted to see Mount Union in person and if they can get past the 1st round it looks like we will...

skunks_sidekick · November 14, 2010, 06:00:47 PM

Nope...not Mount at all. UWW should have been the #1 seed.....period.

Since the awesome committee decided they didn't even deserve a #1 seed, I guess anything is possible. I know everyone says that prior years don't count, but in my eyes, they definitely do. Until Wesley beats UWW or Mount, if all are undefeated then Wesley isn't the overall #1 seed.

SOS is just not a good way to seed #1's, especially when you have Mount who can only play one game outside of conference, and therefore is subject to whatever the strength of that conference happens to be in any given year. And, for UWW you have a situation where NO ONE will play them in D-III, so they are subject to playing NAIA teams in the area.

PA_wesleyfan · November 14, 2010, 06:09:28 PM

Sorry Skunks but as tough as it is for UWW to get games try filling out Wesleys schedule every year. And now even more so without any conference foes..

Teamski · November 14, 2010, 07:59:01 PM

Quote from: skunks_sidekick on November 14, 2010, 06:00:47 PM
Nope...not Mount at all. UWW should have been the #1 seed.....period.

Since the awesome committee decided they didn't even deserve a #1 seed, I guess anything is possible. I know everyone says that prior years don't count, but in my eyes, they definitely do. Until Wesley beats UWW or Mount, if all are undefeated then Wesley isn't the overall #1 seed.

SOS is just not a good way to seed #1's, especially when you have Mount who can only play one game outside of conference, and therefore is subject to whatever the strength of that conference happens to be in any given year. And, for UWW you have a situation where NO ONE will play them in D-III, so they are subject to playing NAIA teams in the area.

Welcome to the club, buddy. Why do you think Wesley only had 9 games this season?

-Ski

skunks_sidekick · November 14, 2010, 08:09:35 PM

Quote from: Teamski on November 14, 2010, 07:59:01 PM
Quote from: skunks_sidekick on November 14, 2010, 06:00:47 PM
Nope...not Mount at all. UWW should have been the #1 seed.....period.

Since the awesome committee decided they didn't even deserve a #1 seed, I guess anything is possible. I know everyone says that prior years don't count, but in my eyes, they definitely do. Until Wesley beats UWW or Mount, if all are undefeated then Wesley isn't the overall #1 seed.

SOS is just not a good way to seed #1's, especially when you have Mount who can only play one game outside of conference, and therefore is subject to whatever the strength of that conference happens to be in any given year. And, for UWW you have a situation where NO ONE will play them in D-III, so they are subject to playing NAIA teams in the area.

Welcome to the club, buddy. Why do you think Wesley only had 9 games this season?

-Ski

Yep Team......I am aware of that. I would love to see Wesley in the NJAC or some other new conference.

MasterJedi · November 15, 2010, 03:05:01 PM

Since I haven't heard anything what are Wesley's plans conference wise? Are they likely to stay in a two team conference and fight over a likely one remaining Pool B slot or will they try and join another conference?

wesleydad · November 15, 2010, 03:11:55 PM

they will be an independent next year. as far as joining another conference, i believe the effort has been there but the fit is not since it is more then just about football. there seems to be the 100 player cap in some leagues which doesnt allow wesley to fit as one example i am aware of. would be nice not to have to worry about filling a schedule, i think they will be in the same boat as uwww next year and have to schedule naia teams to complete the schedule.

MasterJedi · November 15, 2010, 03:19:26 PM

Quote from: wesleydad on November 15, 2010, 03:11:55 PM
they will be an independent next year. as far as joining another conference, i believe the effort has been there but the fit is not since it is more then just about football. there seems to be the 100 player cap in some leagues which doesnt allow wesley to fit as one example i am aware of. would be nice not to have to worry about filling a schedule, i think they will be in the same boat as uwww next year and have to schedule naia teams to complete the schedule.

Even though it's not in region UWW is always looking!

wesleydad · November 15, 2010, 05:10:15 PM

master, that i know is an option. i think the issue is the travel budget which would take a hit. wesley had several long bus trips this year, where in previous years they might have flown. belt tightening all around just like the wiac schools thinking about playing or already playing someone twice to save cash.

long time fan · November 15, 2010, 05:53:21 PM

some people seem to be casting aspersions about wesleys offense! Here is a team theat lost three of their top offensve players. The strength of their recruiting and coaching and adjusting to the talent that have has been great. My hats off to those players that ride the pine. As far as their being ranked No#1. You still have to run the board. It could be that someone on the selection committee didn't want to see the semifinals being played at the ice rink in Wisconsin.

wesleydad · November 15, 2010, 06:57:48 PM

long time, welcome. as far as concerns about the offense, you hit it on the head, can they replace 3 of their top players and go deep into the playoffs? there is little question that the defense will be tough on anyone, can the offense play a clean game that allows the d to do its job and give them the ball back time and again. turnovers are the achillies heel for any team. go deeper into the playoffs and you have to limit them. there have been times this year that the d had to save the o due to turnovers against 2 very good teams they played this year, delval and salisbury, both playoff teams. if the o can play a clean game, they may just make the final step that they have been hoping for for the last 6 years.