Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[beenhit2hard]

Weather for Sat at game time

  Mid to hi 50's and 6-8 mph wind with expectations of a game that will show you some great football !!

[D O.C.]

Xs and Os are cereal. It's all computers wesleydad.
Astute observation on depth chart between 1st and 2nd, but you need to consider 3rd.
Year round training will play a big part tomorrow. Did your boys eat pie all spring and summer? It'll show.
No cracks about me eating pie tomorrow, please. 
I've wanted to play Wesley since they've hovered near and above us in the charts. There's been 1-2 in the Stagg so I've been naturally curious about the also rans.
Somebody had to travel.
Be sure to say a kind word to our Hawaiian bros. Dey come 6,000 miles.

[wesleydad]

DOC, I think most of us who have been in the next group have always been wondering how we would do against the other members of the second group.  The change to a more national bracket set up allows it to happen.  Some potential great 1/4 matchups with Kean - Salisbury at UWW, St Thomas against Del Val or Fisher, Mount vs. NCC or Wabash, and our winner against UMHB or McMurray.  The next 3 weeks are set up for some excellent match ups no matter who wins this week.  Of course some of my ideas could be blown up by Franklin, Monmouth, or Centre.  This is really getting fun.

[LuavilleCat]

... "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.  "

Spot on Wesleydad. I'll be surprised if Wesley sees much of a three-man rush. CLU's qb tucked and ran because the defense gave him that choice with effective secondary coverage. Perhaps one should review the Lewis and Clark game from a week previous, and evaluate Linfield's defensive strategy in containing their double threat NWC Player of the Year qb. The Cats won 47-14.

..."if Wesley can't run the ball with someone other that McSweeney it could be a long day." Good observation.

..."I am worried about the punting..." Good observation.

..."I expect Linfield to bring the house to try and turn the game on a blocked punt." Think it and ink it, and it will probably happen.  You know then, the special teams are coached by a former Linfield Hall-of-Fame head football coach. If a punt isn't blocked, there's a likely chance #4 will run one back.   

..."If Wesley plays like they did last week they will get blown out."  It won't happen. You have too much pride, we have a whole lot of respect. The past is water under the bridge.  I expect Wesley to give their best effort.

I know from personal observation this year Linfield's defense is very quick, fundamentally sound, well disciplined, well-coached, and intelligent. I know defense wins championships.
If Wesley wins, your team deserves to bask in the glory of victory.

If you expect a short passing game, you will be torched as well as executing far more kick-off returns than you like.

If the kicking game is going to make a difference, I know our field goal kicker has game - anytime the ball is snapped within your 32 yard line, he can nail it.

One thing that needs to be addressed that hasn't been discussed: half-time adjustments and second-half execution.

Wesleydad, and all Wolerines, you guys are in for a treat.

[Gig Harbor Cat]

having the boys back on our Salty D will just improve the rotation.  Anybody on the travel squad is a player.  This is pretty much a team without stars,  that is what we all like about them.  I assure you that their speed will impress in person. 

Got some insider information on tomorrow.  All I can say is that everyone needs to expect the unexpected-- or not 

Let the purple frisbees fly boys

Cats by 7

GHC

[02 Warhawk]

You can tell when the UWW fans are around.. Everyone starts losing Karma.. what a bunch of whiney babies!!!

Interesting statement 

I was having a good time reading the back and forth between Wesley and Linfield fans, then out of nowhere you post this. I fail to see what a UWW fan posted to warrant this...I don't see anyone complaining. Mostly b/c we don't have anything to complain about.

[D O.C.]

Well then, may Levell Coppage: WIAC All-Time Leading Rusher, stay unharmed.

[Teamski]

..."I expect Linfield to bring the house to try and turn the game on a blocked punt." Think it and ink it, and it will probably happen.  You know then, the special teams are coached by a former Linfield Hall-of-Fame head football coach. If a punt isn't blocked, there's a likely chance #4 will run one back.   

Possible but hardly probable.  The blocked punt was the first since the Kean game.  So the chances of another blocked punt after last week's performance is highly unlikely IMHO.  If Wesley plays their A game, which IS possible, then they will win.  Plain and simple.  People have gotten hung up on Wesley's poor performance in several games this year, but give them no credit for their intelligence nor the intensity they bring to the game.  I certainly hope Linfield shows up with that mentality.   If they do and Wesley shows up to play, they are in a world of hurt.   I don't think they will.

If Wesley is on their game tomorrow, they will display an ability to move the ball in the air and on the ground.  They will show a turn of speed that causes a lot of defenses headaches.  They will show a penchant for pressuring QB's into mistakes.  If Wesley is on their game, Linfield's run game will cease to exist.  Only time will tell.....  I look forward to one hell of a game.

-Ski

[thewaterboy]

One more day! Its gonna be a good one, I have a good feeling though. Dont think you Linfield guys should be putting anything on the board. The game is yet to be played.

Think the outcome of the game will hinge on Shane McSweeny's performance. If he is able to move the ball with his feet and his arm and have a solid day, and we play mistake free football Wesley will be tough to beat.

Luaville, that Hobart game was probably the worst since Kean, it also had the first blocked punt since that game like Teamski pointed out. Dont think our special teams play will not be at least somewhat improved.

Looking forward to tomorrow.

[LuavilleCat]

As with Linfield, I want Wesley to play to their absolute best potential - no mistakes, no injuries, no coaching booboos, and in fantastic weather conditions.

May each kid and every coach on both sidelines be able say after the game, "I did my best, I gave it my all; I have no regrets."

Should that happen, it reduces the probability of hearing excuses - the should of, could of, would of scenarios - from people who find fault with anything after their team loses.

With a Wesley win, I will be one of the first to tip my hat and say job well done Wolverines. With a Linfield win, I will still be one of the first to tip my hat and say job well done Wolverines.

GO CATS - LEAVE NO DOUBT

[PA_wesleyfan]

You can tell when the UWW fans are around.. Everyone starts losing Karma.. what a bunch of whiney babies!!!

Interesting statement 

I was having a good time reading the back and forth between Wesley and Linfield fans, then out of nowhere you post this. I fail to see what a UWW fan posted to warrant this...I don't see anyone complaining. Mostly b/c we don't have anything to complain about.

02  Warhawk 

I apolioize to you. But  I stand by my statement about a number of UWW posters. All they did was belittle  the Wesley players and coaches when Wesley played them and then some how tried to convince the world that our coach had the cannon shut down. We Wesley fans excepted that we didn't win and that our kids didn't have their best games. But they way we were treated on our own boards as well as the UWW was uncalled for.
The Linfield fans have been having some fun with us but at least they aren't mean  spirited...

we don't have hundreds of posters on our board butr I would be the first to chastise someone who abused other fans.

Enough of that...


I look foward to a great game tomorrow. I'll make the two hr trek as usual to see Wesley try and beat another great team!!

[thewaterboy]

Pa, will see you tomorrow. Have a safe trip! As well as anyone heading to Dover tomorrow. Looks like it will be "nice" weather for the game. Will have trouble sleeping tonight! too much excitement! 

[Gig Harbor Cat]

CATDOME

East Coast

[wesleydad]

all wesley fans, if you dont have concerns about the punt formation then you are not watching the games.  it is the worst formation ever and if a team decides to go for the block they will likely get it.  the fact that it was not blocked since kean is, in my opinion, a fluke.  Linfield will be bringing athletes that Wesley has only seen a couple of times this year.  I hope I am wrong, but I expect a punt to be blocked, just hope that it doesn't cost them the game.  Glad that the game is finally almost here, a good night sleep and a short 1 hour 15 minute drive and I will be there to see what happens.  Waterboy, find me, since the weather is going to be warm enough I will be wearing the # 13 jersey and standing in the far endzone unless I get tired of shielding my eyes from the sun.  pawesley and teamski, I will make sure I get in early enough to say hi before I head to the end zone.  beenhit2hard, I am sure you will be on the away stands and I will see you at some point.

[DE Wesley Fan]

it is the worst formation ever

I couldn't agree more!  This is the only aspect of tomorrow's game that really worries me.  Can anyone explain what the value is in using this formation?  I just see it as an accident waiting to happen and for the life of me can't understand its value.