Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[Teamski]

Ski, my apologies as I've never heard that saying before and I even have a couple of friends in England who play cricket. So it is true, you learn something new every day!

Safe travels to all Wesley fans! Weather looks to be a high of 30 with a chance of light snow.

No problem! 

-Ski

[thewaterboy]

Halfway done with the week  ...Seems like both ESPN3 and ESPN Gameplan will be picking the game up on TV. This has been a great run already this season. Wesley just needs to keep the momentum going. The Wolverines have without a doubt played a tougher playoff schedule than Mount, which is an advantage.

Looks like itll be a cold one though! Safe travels to the team and anyone coming to the game.

[Teamski]

Halfway done with the week  ...Seems like both ESPN3 and ESPN Gameplan will be picking the game up on TV. This has been a great run already this season. Wesley just needs to keep the momentum going. The Wolverines have without a doubt played a tougher playoff schedule than Mount, which is an advantage.

Looks like itll be a cold one though! Safe travels to the team and anyone coming to the game.

It's gonna be a cold game with a hard ball.  29 degree high.   It will certainly add to the challenge to Wesley's quest for a clean game without fumbles/dropped passes.  They will have to be on top of their game for sure!

-Ski

[DE Wesley Fan]

FYI if anyone is travelling and still doesn't have hotel reservations - got a 3 star in Canton on Priceline for $40 (ended up being a Holiday Inn).  Not a bad drive to the game, and have more variety in restaurants & shopping there if you have extra time.

Can't wait for Saturday - this season has been way too much fun to end a week too early. 

[purpled]

For those that have the time the Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton ( I know it's obvious but threw it in anyway  )

[PA_wesleyfan]

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Wesley played Walsh at the HOF stadium I believe.

They had a lot more on their mind that weekend though. That's the trip  that Coach Knapp's son went into cardiac arrest on the was to the game.. He has been moved out of intensive care this week so that a good thing!

[Teamski]

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Wesley played Walsh at the HOF stadium I believe.

They had a lot more on their mind that weekend though. That's the trip  that Coach Knapp's son went into cardiac arrest on the was to the game.. He has been moved out of intensive care this week so that a good thing!

That is great news for sure!  I'm not sure the team will return to the HOF this time around.  There is more to play for....

-Ski

[DE Wesley Fan]

Wonder if another trip back to Ohio will have emotions running higher than usual.  I think we can all find some inspiration in the story and are happy to hear of Ben's progress. Of course football is important, but not in comparison to a life and death situation. Those closer to the team know far better than me, but I think this experience has brought the team closer together and reminded them they are a family of sorts. On a happier note, glad to see the game will be broadcast locally on Fox 21.

[thewaterboy]

Wonder if another trip back to Ohio will have emotions running higher than usual.  I think we can all find some inspiration in the story and are happy to hear of Ben's progress. Of course football is important, but not in comparison to a life and death situation. Those closer to the team know far better than me, but I think this experience has brought the team closer together and reminded them they are a family of sorts. On a happier note, glad to see the game will be broadcast locally on Fox 21.

The experience has definitely brought the team closer together without a doubt. After that Walsh game, the team went to the hospital in Pittsburgh where Ben was and gave Chip the game ball. It was a very emotional moment. Ben continues to progress. As you all know, they moved him out of the ICU. When I saw him before the Linfield game, he looked better than in Pittsburgh , and we even got a little smile out of him....theres minor victories so far. Which is great, and Im looking forward to seeing more positive things in his development.

As far as the game goes, I feel like Wesley is playing with a lot of emotion, determination, and intensity. Im looking forward to a good game, and IMO, Wesley is too motivated to go down easily. The team has been through so much adversity over the past 2 seasons, which has certainly made them stronger. They need to break this barrier though: 7 Points. Im not worried about them getting on the board, cause they will. Its the next score I will be hoping to see. They have not scored more than 7 points in a semifinal game. If they can get more than 7, they break that barrier, and I think that will be a little "relieving."

[wesleydad]

checking to see if any Wesley fans will be in Alliance Friday night and would like to join the Mount posters for some wings, beer, and conversation.  As far as I know they will be meeting at Rey's, which is just down the road from the Mount campus.  If you think you will make it post on their site so they have an idea of how many in case they need to reserve a spot.  Only 2 more days and then I will be sipping a cold one and eating some hot ones with the Mount guys, hope some of you join me.

[Teamski]

I'll be tied up with the team.  Good point on the 7 points waterboy.  That will be another duck to break!  We've been doing pretty good so far with those this season!

-Ski

[DE Wesley Fan]

We may get in early enough to join you - should know for sure Thursday am and will post on their board if so.

[thewaterboy]

Check out the article on d3football.com about the game Saturday. This team seems so focused right now.

Another key I think will be to score early, take the early lead. I think the sooner we score. The more confidence our guys will have. I think if we play like Wesley knows how. We win. Limit the mistakes, and the rest will fall into place.

Go Wesley!

[Teamski]

I'm getting pumped up for this one!  We'll see how Wesley deals with the cold and MU.  Heading out today for one hell of a trip!

-Ski

[raiderpa]

so...if Wesley wins the toss, do they go on O or D?