Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[Ralph Turner]

As best as I can tell, Linfield's record in the Eastern Time Zone is 1-0.

[Raider 68]

IMHO, the Linfield/Wesley game winner will be by a touchdown or less. Not sure what the weather forecast is for Dover on Saturday or which team will be impacted the most!

[roocru]

One thing I am really thankful for today is that I was lucky enough to coach till I was 65(still coaching but at a much lower level),,I am not sure I am cut out for all this fan stuff,,it takes away from the true beauty of the game,,the planning,scouting, schemeing(sp)  etc ,and the teaching of the game to young men,,and finally the playing of the GAME .For the last 5 years I have enjoyed the tailgating and watching other teams across the country,,but not to sure I could have made it as a fan   

Great post. As a former coach and AD in Texas HS football, all I can say is "Amen!!!"

[wesleydad]

raider68, no weather impact at all unless someone gets the sun in their eyes.  60 and sunny is the forecast with the breeze that is always happening in dover.  unless someone plays a very sloppy game I agree with the td or less spread.

[LuavilleCat]

As best as I can tell, Linfield's record in the Eastern Time Zone is 1-0.

Ralph, the CATS played in the NAIA Championship Bowl at Augusta, GA in 1965 against St. Johns. You might say we're on a one-game winning streak hoping to make it two.

GO CATS

[Ralph Turner]

As best as I can tell, Linfield's record in the Eastern Time Zone is 1-0.

Ralph, the CATS played in the NAIA Championship Bowl at Augusta, GA in 1965 against St. Johns. You might say we're on a one-game winning streak hoping to make it two.

GO CATS

On these boards, the clock resets to NCAA D-III.

[D O.C.]

Good, because they destroyed  us,0 - 33, and we still hear about it now and then.

[DE Wesley Fan]

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  I am very thankful for having found out about the quality of the Wesley program about 10 years ago.  Having lived not too far away all my life, it was only once one of our high school players went to Wesley that I started following the team.  We were hooked, and still are.  Wish more people understood the beauty of a D-III game - awesome football, nice facilities, good parking, cheap tickets, reasonable concessions and a great atmosphere.  And where else can you get Uncle Frank?  Play-off time takes that to a whole new level.  We've met some pretty great people travelling around (yes, even those at UWW and Mt U were ok   So thanks to all of you more directly involved with these programs and who run these web sites who make this possible - you're pretty great people.  Looking forward to an awesome Saturday.  Go Wesley!

[footballfan413]

uww, I have no issues with anything that you posted.  point 1 is true for any of the top teams in D3, that is why they are top teams.  point 2 few if any teams interior o and d lines match up with uww, that is why uww has won the championship several times in recent years.  point 3 not sure if stupidest is a word I would use, but undisciplined is certainly a word that would describe some of the personal foul penalties they get in crucial situations.  We wesley posters have lamented about that on numerous occasions.  point 4 I have been accused of making excuses for Wesley losses, but most of the recent losses they have had except for the losses to uww and mount have been more due to wesley's mistakes than the other teams superiority.  as far as the karma thing goes, I have it from good sources that several uww posters constantly ding mine, so be it.  I always welcome opposing opinions to mine especially if they are based on some facts.  Conversation about D3 football is why I am on here, if someone just wants to waste their time and come by and - karma me, have fun.

Happy Thanksgiving to all Wesley and Linfield posters and any other D3 posters who happen to come on by today.  Only 2 more days until this game gets played, seems to be a pretty anticipated game around D3 not just in Dover or McMinnville, sorry if I misspelled.

Not from this UWW poster.  I can't remember the last time I smited anyone.  I try to be careful when it comes to putting out negative energy .  + karma and good luck on Saturday. 

[Assistant Waterboy]

  Saw the predictions and was a little surprised 2 people went with Linfield but I respectfully disagree. I think Wesley is a 7 point favorite at home and add Linfields travel and Wesleys is a 14 point favorite. Its going to be a lot of fun. Let the purple people eating begin.

[wesleydad]

  Saw the predictions and was a little surprised 2 people went with Linfield but I respectfully disagree. I think Wesley is a 7 point favorite at home and add Linfields travel and Wesleys is a 14 point favorite. Its going to be a lot of fun. Let the purple people eating begin.

assistant waterboy, I will have to disagree on this one.  I see the game as a toss up with the travel maybe making Wesley a slight favorite.  The predictions are what I expected and one of the points that keith made about Linfield being the nation's sack leaders is a reason why this is a toss up.  I am going on the lines of Pat, I think there may be more points scored than expected.  I will have no complaints if Wesley does win by 14 though.

[wesleydad]

only one more day to go.  I think and hope this will be a good game.  Everything points to a really close one.  In order for Wesley to win they have to play a clean game.  They will have to be turnover neutral.  The defense had about 6 chances to pick off passes last week and they got none, a couple tomorrow will certainly help.  The D line will have to shut down the run, Linfield has a nice running back who will control the game if he is allowed to.  The D backs will have to come up big.  Looking at last weeks Linfield stats, 17 completions for only 156 yards says short passing game.  Keep things in front of you and make tackles.  On offense the O line has to have a better game.  Having trouble picking up blitzes will not be good tomorrow since Linfield leads the nation in sacks.  I expect that Linfield will play a slightly different D than they did last week and try to stop McSweeney from running.  Most of the Cal Luth QB yards came on drop backs that turned into runs when the O line opened huge lanes for him.  McAndrews has to be involved in the game more, he needs to catch passes to make the linebackers and safties stay home or make them pay when they blitz.  The running game has to be efficient enough to make Linfield worry about stopping it, if Wesley can't run the ball with someone other that McSweeney it could be a long day.  I am worried about the punting.  2 blocked by Kean and 1 by Hobart, I expect Linfield to bring the house to try and turn the game on a blocked punt.  This sets up as a really good game if both teams play to their abilities.  In the end I believe that Wesley has a better defense than Cal Luth and the offense is just as good, maybe slightly better.  I am taking Wesley 35 - 31, either a late TD to win it or the D stopping a late drive.  I know the score is high, but I just get a feeling that the O's are going to get it done on both sides.  If Wesley plays like they did last week they will get blown out.

[Gig Harbor Cat]

When you boys take a look back at last week, consider that the Cats had either 5 or 6 D starters out and they will all be back this week


Catdome Baby

[wesleydad]

ghc, if that is true then there is likely not that much of a difference between the 1 and 2 on the depth chart.  The players that I saw on the video could play, so I don't think it will look that much different tomorrow.  All I know is that Wesley better have a plan for #4 or he will mess up any game plan they have.

[beenhit2hard]

When you boys take a look back at last week, consider that the Cats had either 5 or 6 D starters out and they will all be back this week


Catdome Baby

Game films that are trade are usually the two games previous to last week,,so most players will have been seen  on film,,(I dont' think we have used film in30 years,,old habits)