Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[umhb2001]

LiDarral looked very calm as he threw Saturday. He had some pressure as the pocket closed, but he stayed in and delivered some great balls to his receivers. He has grown up over the summer.

[bleedpurple]

bleedpurple, my clean comment was more about the fact that the weather was not the issue with the turnovers.  I was not happy with the ones you mentioned.  I agree, I don't think the game should have been close on the scoreboard either, but rivalry games tend to end up that way.  No doubt in my mind that Wesley is the better team.  The weather other than annoying did not have that much of an affect on the outcome as you might have thought if you were there.  I laughed when I looked at the game notes and saw that the wind was only listed at I think 15 mph.  There was hardly a time when it was ever under 15 mph.

Driving home today I got to thinking, WOW, this is as good a game as there may be until at least the quarter finals and maybe the semis.  Kudos to both teams for scheduling it knowing that they very well could meet again in the South region finals or maybe they get seperated and end up winning both regions they end up in and taking on the purples in the semis.  Waterboy, if Wesley runs the table it may be hard to argue the #1 overall seed as the schedule they are playing has to be one of the toughest anywhere.  It is only Tuesday, but I am really starting to get excited about this game.

Sounds like we saw the same thing. Thanks for the clarification. Online, it definitely looked like Wesley has a big and fast and athletic team.  SU seemed a bit overmatched in that way. You are right, rivalries do tend to end up close, sometimes closer than they should be. 

What a great weekend for fans of both UMHB and Wesley.  It should be a great game.  I am expecting Wesley to win, but the Crusaders are a proud team and annually a legit Top 5 team. You may be right about the #1 overall seed thing.  I would also think the losing team this weekend would still be ranked highly.  It wouldn't seem right to put a premium on strength of schedule and then put a team's playoff lives unduly at risk when they schedule a marquee opponent.  Probably neither team will lose after Saturday, but stranger things have happened. If it did happen, either one should be in at 8-2 over 9-1 teams that didn't play anyone.  Have a great time at the game! 

[Teamski]

Great discussion guys! 

Just got done reading the article on Wesley's secondary on the Around the Region page.  If there is a strong part of the team, it has got to be the secondary this year.  They are definitely grabbing those footballs!

I also agree with this week's game being the regular season game of the year for DIII.  You KNOW both teams will be extremely pumped up, so expect some physical play with the associated penalties, especially this early in the season.  Both quarterbacks have played each other already, so this seasonal rivalry is nothing new to either team.  These teams know eachother every bit as well as the Wesley/Salisbury rivalry, so I don't expect anything new to pop up unless somebody starts some wildcat action in there, which is definitely possible.

-Ski

[DE Wesley Fan]

Ski - thanks for mentioning the article on the secondary, as I would have missed it.

But I can't join the love-fest for the secondary just yet.  Can't speak to the ETBU game since I didn't see it (though anytime you have 4 picks it's a good day) and Salisbury didn't challenge us often down the field.  I don't want to bash anyone as I'm sure they all play as well and as hard as they can, but the returning DB's had some definite lapses last year that would have been very costly had the offense not compensated for them.  That's why I was thrilled to see Morris and Hopkins moved to defense, and at least so far that move looks to be paying off.  Hopefully by Saturday evening I'll be posting here that I've jumped on their band wagon and have to beg forgiveness for not believing in them just yet.

[CruAlum58]

I am looking forward to driving up and checking out the WC and UMHB game. I was a senior in '05 and coached for several years at UMHB after that so I am familiar with the rivalry. First time checking it out from the stands... Maybe Pete will let me down on the sidelines.

[wesleydad]

crualum, enjoy the game.  it will be a good one.  wesley's defense will have to be on the top of their game in this one.  if bailey is able to throw the ball at all it could be a long day.  on the other hand if UMHB can't cover the wesley receivers any better than they did in the playoff game last year they could be in for a long day.  i think that if the o line comes up big wesley wins this one.  any type of running game will give sottilaire time to throw and good luck covering all the receivers.  i am looking forward to this game.

[SUADC]

crualum, enjoy the game.  it will be a good one.  wesley's defense will have to be on the top of their game in this one.  if bailey is able to throw the ball at all it could be a long day.  on the other hand if UMHB can't cover the wesley receivers any better than they did in the playoff game last year they could be in for a long day.  i think that if the o line comes up big wesley wins this one.  any type of running game will give sottilaire time to throw and good luck covering all the receivers.  i am looking forward to this game.

You're right about covering the the receivers, they are some speedsters. Even though I think UMHB will run the ball more than they pass (no brainer), I think they are more committed to using the pass than Salisbury was last week, especially with their pistol packages. The game will be a good test for both teams and as always, I will be rooting for our rival. Good Luck this upcoming weekend.

[wesleydad]

one more day until what could be a really good football game.  the weather will not be an issue, in the upper 70's.  looking forward to seeing if wesley can contain the UMHB offense and if the o line can get the job done on the ground.

it is nice to see that someone has no life that they take the time to ding my karma on a daily basis.  glad that i can at least give you something to look forward to because you obviously don't have anything else to do with your time.

[umhb2001]

crualum, enjoy the game.  it will be a good one.  wesley's defense will have to be on the top of their game in this one.  if bailey is able to throw the ball at all it could be a long day.  on the other hand if UMHB can't cover the wesley receivers any better than they did in the playoff game last year they could be in for a long day.  i think that if the o line comes up big wesley wins this one.  any type of running game will give sottilaire time to throw and good luck covering all the receivers.  i am looking forward to this game.

The game last year was very close, so if we do cover better, we'll be in good shapte!!

[DE Wesley Fan]

The game last year was very close, so if we do cover better, we'll be in good shapte!!

Last year's playoff game certainly showed there's no quit in UMHB.  Looking forward to a great game.

How crazy is it that we can enjoy a great college football game with two top five teams, at a nice facility with convenient parking, for about the cost of high school game???  Gotta be the best value around.

[PA_wesleyfan]

First home game I've missed in a while but I will be listening to SEAN and JaBo
WDEL radio .. Should be a good game and a great day for football

Go WesleY!!!

[@d3jason]

First home game I've missed in a while but I will be listening to SEAN and JaBo
WDEL radio .. Should be a good game and a great day for football

Go WesleY!!!

Hope you are feeling well!

[wesleydad]

pawesley, sorry to hear that you wont be making the trip.  hope all is going well with the recovery.  see you down the road.  shame, because this is going to be a real good one.

[Teamski]

pawesley, sorry to hear that you wont be making the trip.  hope all is going well with the recovery.  see you down the road.  shame, because this is going to be a real good one.

I agree, you will be missed!

It is a gorgeous day out today!!  The sun is out and in two hours or so, I will be taking my customary walk over to the Scott D. Miller stadium (I only live about 6 blocks away) to watch the game of the DIII season.  On the way, I will hit the Grocery Basket corner market and get my customary 12" turkey sub and a drink and head out past the Army Reserve armory exchanging glances with people looking at my Wesley football jersey and cushion seat slung over my shoulder.  The excitement builds when I pass through the ticket booth to see the first glances of Wesley and UMHB players running through their warm-ups and the chattering alumni as I pass by the endzone stand.  Ahhh, this is just so right!!

-Ski

[umhb2001]

Great game by both sides! Should be another great season and crazy playoffs! Great sportsmanship after the game and good luck on the season!