Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[Teamski]

Big test this week for Wesley.  Salisbury looked pretty good moving the ball on the CNU d and with 2 of your top defensive players out for at least part of the game the coaches and players will have to adjust and make the plays.  Thomas More was able to move the ball more once both players left the game.  The Gulls defense looks average at best and had issues with CNU.  I think Callahan and co will have a big game this weekend.  Having seen Wesley play now for sometime, I am sure the after the whistle crap has been addressed and I can only hope that the players realize that there is more at stake than woofing after a play.  This rivalry game is usually high spirited as it is.  Wesley needs to play a good hard hitting clean game, snap to whistle.

Yeah, I think Wesley's offense will carry the first half.  CNU's offense was moving the ball quite well during the game so Wesley should be able to score.  That said, with Salisbury being so one-dimensional, the defense should be able to contain it until #1 makes it back to the field.  Regardless, it will be a very interesting game as it always is!

-Ski

[thewaterboy]

I think there's enough depth on Wesley's D that they should relieve some of what is lost during that first half. The question for this game will be if Wesley can avoid those silly penalties, but I think Drass and the other coaches will buckle down on that during this week.

I'll never understand the ejection for targeting. In the instance of the game we just saw, I feel that Hopkins was simply trying to make a play. There was no malicious intent, heck I didn't even think the contact was helmet-to-helmet. They both went up and collided. Unfortunately for the TMC player, his head wasn't in a good position for safety. A fifteen yard penalty is enough for hits like that. No need to penalize a team (and a kid) into next weeks game if there is no malicious intent.

[D3MAFAN]

It is really a gray area when dealing with Malicious Intent, it is solely subjective on the referee part. I do not like the rule, but they penalize players going into next game due to the fact that players may be upset at the end of one game and incur a "malicious penalty" with penalty having no effect on the current outcome. Nevertheless, I still don't like the rule. 

[wesleydad]

I'll never understand the ejection for targeting. In the instance of the game we just saw, I feel that Hopkins was simply trying to make a play. There was no malicious intent, heck I didn't even think the contact was helmet-to-helmet. They both went up and collided. Unfortunately for the TMC player, his head wasn't in a good position for safety. A fifteen yard penalty is enough for hits like that. No need to penalize a team (and a kid) into next weeks game if there is no malicious intent.

Waterboy, I agree.  I was 15 yards away from the play you mention and other than the usual player laying a lick on another player during a game it did not look malicious to me.  Also, the sound of the collision did not have the helmet to helmet sound.  I am pretty sure it was a shoulder pad hit and as you stated the receiver has lowered his head after the catch.  Glad to see the young man get up and walk off.

[thewaterboy]

Anyone know anything about Salisbury's video feed? I will be working during gametime so I cannot view the game from a computer. Will it work on a smartphone? Or will I have to stick with the WDEL feed?

[D3MAFAN]

Anyone know anything about Salisbury's video feed? I will be working during gametime so I cannot view the game from a computer. Will it work on a smartphone? Or will I have to stick with the WDEL feed?

I believe they have video for all their home games. Not sure how it works on a smartphone though.

[wesleydad]

Good news on the defensive side of the ball, according to triple take both Kapepula and Hopkins can start this week.  Hopkins targeting hit was appealed and overturned, rightfully so in my opinion, and Kapepula is not suspended for getting 2 unsportsmanlike penalties in a game.  Good news, but those things have to be cleaned up if you are going to win it all.  Looking forward to a great game this weekend and I sort of like the 6 oclock start.  Hopefully we dont get what happened 2 years ago and have an hour and half lightning delay.  See you there if you are there.

[D3MAFAN]

Good news on the defensive side of the ball, according to triple take both Kapepula and Hopkins can start this week.  Hopkins targeting hit was appealed and overturned, rightfully so in my opinion, and Kapepula is not suspended for getting 2 unsportsmanlike penalties in a game.  Good news, but those things have to be cleaned up if you are going to win it all.  Looking forward to a great game this weekend and I sort of like the 6 oclock start.  Hopefully we dont get what happened 2 years ago and have an hour and half lightning delay.  See you there if you are there.

So what is the spread now -18 -11 Wesley?

Edited after taking a look at triple take and what the most recent scores margins.

[wesleydad]

Good news on the defensive side of the ball, according to triple take both Kapepula and Hopkins can start this week.  Hopkins targeting hit was appealed and overturned, rightfully so in my opinion, and Kapepula is not suspended for getting 2 unsportsmanlike penalties in a game.  Good news, but those things have to be cleaned up if you are going to win it all.  Looking forward to a great game this weekend and I sort of like the 6 oclock start.  Hopefully we dont get what happened 2 years ago and have an hour and half lightning delay.  See you there if you are there.

So what is the spread now -18 -11 Wesley?

With those 2 playing the entire game I would figure it will be much tougher for Salisbury to score more than 14 or so.  CNU scored 30+ on the Gulls and their offense is not what Wesley's is, so I am thinking the -18.  But in all likelihood this will be a close game as it always is.

Edited after taking a look at triple take and what the most recent scores margins.

[DE Wesley Fan]

Wonderful news that both players can still start.  Looking forward to a good one.  Rain would actually feel pretty good after the scorcher last week.

[Teamski]

Wonderful news that both players can still start.  Looking forward to a good one.  Rain would actually feel pretty good after the scorcher last week.

Good news indeed!  I kinda hope the rain stays out of the game.  I have cameras to look after!

-Ski

[beenhit2hard]

Seating at Salisbury could be tight today, new bleachers are not ready from what I read in the paper!!!

[wesleydad]

Been, which ones were they replacing?  if the visitor stands then I hope they block off a part of the home stands for the wesley faithful.  looking for a good game tonight.

Ski, I agree, hoping the rain stays away.  last check 40% chance of rain during the game.

[DE Wesley Fan]

NOW its a Wesley game - Uncle Frank's back....

[PA_wesleyfan]

Dominating first half!!