Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[Teamski]

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

I think they go on D.

-Ski

[DE Wesley Fan]

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

I think they go on D.

-Ski

I agree.  While Waterboy is right that we need to score early, we are usually a better second half team (except for last week when we stunk in the 3rd qtr) and would prefer to start the second half with the ball.   Enjoyed the post yesterday about the need to score more than 7 points this time - hadn't remembered that was the magic number (or more likely blocked out the bad memories).  Think we can do that this year with Shane's talent and determination.  I really can't say enough about how proud I've been of him this year and how much I've enjoyed seeing him develop during his time at Wesley.

[rams1102]

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.

Safe travels to Alliance. Don't forget if you are not doing Margaretta's Saturday morning, you have to check the Buffet. It is awsome. The MU fans were all very good to me. I enjoyed talking to seventiesraider. I think it's Wesley's day. Hope it is a great game and everyone is safe.

[section13raiderfan]

Hey Wesley fans! You played Walsh College on the very same field that Canton Ohio would use if their application to host The Stagg Bowl were approved. What do you think? Some are against the idea because its too close to Mount Union and would be an advantage if they qualified. They have never played there as far as I know. You have. Any thoughts? I love Salem Va, but if things were to change how do you feel about that facility?

[thewaterboy]

Hey Wesley fans! You played Walsh College on the very same field that Canton Ohio would use if their application to host The Stagg Bowl were approved. What do you think? Some are against the idea because its too close to Mount Union and would be an advantage if they qualified. They have never played there as far as I know. You have. Any thoughts? I love Salem Va, but if things were to change how do you feel about that facility?

It is a great stadium. It is sort of a bowl on one side with a huge all glass press box. There are 3 concrete grandstands, with an aluminum one underneath the main scoreboard. There is also an auxilary scoreboard above where Walsh entered the field where they showed replays and stuff. Its pretty neat. Not sure how it compares to Salem, VA's stadium but the Hall of Fame Stadium is pretty sweet. Obviously the best facility the Wolverines have played on this year.

[DE Wesley Fan]

Hey Wesley fans! You played Walsh College on the very same field that Canton Ohio would use if their application to host The Stagg Bowl were approved. What do you think? Some are against the idea because its too close to Mount Union and would be an advantage if they qualified. They have never played there as far as I know. You have. Any thoughts? I love Salem Va, but if things were to change how do you feel about that facility?

Didn't make the Walsh game, but have been to an NFL pre-season game there and thought it was great.  Plenty of seating, decent parking, nice scoreboard, lots of concession and bathroom areas.  I think some updates may have been done since I was there.  Not to mention that it would be nice to combine a Stagg bowl trip with a vist to the Hall of Fame.  Surrounding area has lots of decent hotels, restaurants, etc.  Would have some concern about it being so close you guys, but not necessarily a deal breaker.   I'm sure money will be the deciding factor for any NCAA decision making.  Maybe after next weekend I'll be able to compare it to Salem

[Assistant Waterboy]

 Ive been wondering how we will stack up against Mount all week because of who they are and this is probably the best team we will have faced all year. But on the flip side of that Mount will be seeing the best team by far all year this weekend. Mounts schedule during the season (no teams in top 25)  and the playoffs has been much easier. I guess what Im saying is who have they played this year besides Wabash and Centre? And lets face it those 2 are not world beaters. So bring on another purple team who thinks they are better than us.

[wesleydad]

getting closer.  Hitting the road around 2 pm tomorrow, looking forward to a nice 6 hour drive, followed by some good wings and brew with some Mount guys once I arrive in Alliance.  Saturday morning will start with a nice Mexican breakfast with some more Mount friends, then off to the field.  The best ending to this nice trip will be a Wesley victory and finally a trip to the Stagg bowl for the Wolverines.  It has been a fun year of travel for me so far and I can't believe there are only 2 more trips left for me to take.  Safe travels to all Wesley fans and I will see you at the field on Saturday. I will hopefully be wearing my #13 jersey if I can get it over the sweatshirt, if not, the sweatshirt has #13 on it.  Hope to meet DE Wesley Fan and any other Wesley fan who makes the trip.

[skunks_sidekick]

Ive been wondering how we will stack up against Mount all week because of who they are and this is probably the best team we will have faced all year. But on the flip side of that Mount will be seeing the best team by far all year this weekend. Mounts schedule during the season (no teams in top 25)  and the playoffs has been much easier. I guess what Im saying is who have they played this year besides Wabash and Centre? And lets face it those 2 are not world beaters. So bring on another purple team who thinks they are better than us.

Seriously?  PROBABLY?  Sooooo.........you're kidding right?  If Mount came to Dover, and was up like Linfield was at halftime...the game would have been UGLY by the end of the game.  On the other hand....Mount has NEVER been down 21-0 in any game they have played in the last 17 years.  PROBABLY? 

Seriously?   

[DE Wesley Fan]

Wesleydad - will keep an eye out for you at the game and try to say hi.  Would be nice to meet you in person.  Everybody have a safe trip!

[HSCTiger74]

Ive been wondering how we will stack up against Mount all week because of who they are and this is probably the best team we will have faced all year. But on the flip side of that Mount will be seeing the best team by far all year this weekend. Mounts schedule during the season (no teams in top 25)  and the playoffs has been much easier. I guess what Im saying is who have they played this year besides Wabash and Centre? And lets face it those 2 are not world beaters. So bring on another purple team who thinks they are better than us.

Seriously?  PROBABLY?  Sooooo.........you're kidding right?  If Mount came to Dover, and was up like Linfield was at halftime...the game would have been UGLY by the end of the game.  On the other hand....Mount has NEVER been down 21-0 in any game they have played in the last 17 years.  PROBABLY? 

Seriously?   

C'mon, S_S, he's new.    When he's had a chance to branch out and read some posts in the other boards he'll get a less provincial view of things. For now just try to think of it as the most egregious recent example of the "Mount hasn't played anyone like us" post. (Although I will say that the kent.edu address makes it more likely that he should already have gained some perspective on Mount Union.)

[wdelsean]

This week's WDEL pre-game interview with Mike Drass is now posted on WDEL.com

http://wdel.com/story.php?id=39396

Everyone heading to the game safe travels.

[Assistant Waterboy]

 Mount did what they supposed to do, beat the teams on their schedule. The fact is their schedule this year is weak. That's not a knock on how good Mount is its just the facts. This week we will see how good they are when they play their 1st top ten opponent.

[rscl70]

Mount did what they supposed to do, beat the teams on their schedule. The fact is their schedule this year is weak. That's not a knock on how good Mount is its just the facts. This week we will see how good they are when they play their 1st top ten opponent.

There is hope for you.  Mount can be beaten.  It's happened 23 times in the last 26 years.
Mount Union Game Notes here:  http://athletics.mountunion.edu/sports/fball/2011-12/files/11fbgamenotes-wesley.pdf

Safe journey to Wesley Dad and everyone making the trip.

[PurpleSuit]

Mount did what they supposed to do, beat the teams on their schedule. The fact is their schedule this year is weak. That's not a knock on how good Mount is its just the facts. This week we will see how good they are when they play their 1st top ten opponent.

Absolutely correct, it's very well known that the OAC is one of the bottom of the barrel DIII conferences and Oshkosh is a joke as the non-conference game, plus what exactly has Mount Union proven over the years, have they even been to four National Semi's?