Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[MUC57]

Wesleydad et al

First, every one here in Alliance knows Wesley is a great team. We hear that this may be the best Wesley team ever. That info certainly doesn't give me that warm all over feeling.
However; given that, it seems that a lot of posters keep talking about last year's Mount Union team.
Believe me, this team is far better!
For whatever it's worth, consider the following NCAA stats as of now:
     No. 1   Total Offense 594.7 YPG
     No. 1   Scoring Offense 59.5 PPG
     No. 1   Total Defense 217.5 YPG
     No. 1   Scoring Defense 8.4 PPG
     No. 1   First Downs Offense 372 FD
and top 5 rankings in several other categories.
I realize all this doesn't mean Mount will win, my point is don't compare this team with last year's.
This Saturday should be a great game between two outstanding teams. May the better team win.

[dedragon]

I can't find it on D3Football.com, but when is the last time Mount Union played on the road in the playoffs? I don't mean the Stagg Bowl either. Anyone?

[Teamski]

I can't find it on D3Football.com, but when is the last time Mount Union played on the road in the playoffs? I don't mean the Stagg Bowl either. Anyone?

I'm sure Pat knows!

-Ski

[HScoach]

I can't find it on D3Football.com, but when is the last time Mount Union played on the road in the playoffs? I don't mean the Stagg Bowl either. Anyone?

1834

[SaintsFAN]

I can't find it on D3Football.com, but when is the last time Mount Union played on the road in the playoffs? I don't mean the Stagg Bowl either. Anyone?

1834

I was going to go with one of the LaCrosse games in the 1990s

[joelmama]

Dec 7 1996 against Wisc. La Crosse.   Ding Ding Ding Saints Fan is a winner.

[Teamski]

I realize all this doesn't mean Mount will win, my point is don't compare this team with last year's.

You are absolutely right, it doesn't.    Wesley has been here before and they will either break the purple duck or they don't.   If Wesley keeps mistakes and penalties to a minimum and play their game,  I think Mount Union will be in for a long game.  Wesley had 4 personal fouls in the first half against Hobart and one of those fouls converted a 3rd and long deep in Wesley's end of the field and directly resulted in Hobart's first of two TD's they scored in the game.  If Wesley makes mistakes, then things get squirrelly.  If they execute like they should, they really click.  I know one thing is for sure.  Wesley is not intimidated by Mount Union and they are resilient. 

  In the end, it comes down to the play on the field.  Wesley has been through this grinder each and every year and it is up to the players and coaches now. The Wolverines have always been the bride's maid and never the bride.  This is their best shot at the big show.  I certainly hope I will get to see that finally happen.

-Ski

[skunks_sidekick]

This Mount team showed me a lot this past weekend.  Both lines played much better than they did in the first JCU game this season, and I was very encouraged by the defensive effort as a whole.

No knock against Hobart, but for Wesley fans to take anything away from the Hobart game in relation to playing Mount, I really don't think you can do that. 

Just like I don't put much stock into the regular season numbers for Mount.  It just doesn't translate when you are playing a final four team, especially as one as good as Wesley.

If Mount is healthy, Wesley will not be able to stop Mount's offense.  They may be able to contain them enough for their offense to outscore Mount, but they won't stop them.  Mount has too many weapons at WR, and of course we have the one and only Kevin Burke.

I think this will be one heck of a game, and I can't wait to watch it unfold.

Wesleydad......you know where.  S/B there around 9:30-9:45 AM.  Be safe on the drive over!

[Teamski]

A Big year for Wesley in the 2014 D3Football.com All-South Region Team!!!

Defensive Player of the Year: Sosthene Kapepula, LB, Wesley
Coach of the Year: Mike Drass, Wesley

Congrats to Coach Drass and Sosthene Kapepula!  You guys are the heart and soul of the Wolverines.

First Team Offense

QB Joe Callahan Wesley Jr. Absecon, N.J.

Second Team Offense

WR Steve Koudossou Wesley Sr. Waldorf, Md.
TE Kyle George Wesley Jr. Willingboro, N.J.
C Alex Niezgoda Wesley Sr. Dover, Del.

First Team Defense

DT Payton Rose Wesley Sr. Jessup, Md.
DE Aamir Petrose Wesley Sr. Woodbury, N.J.
LB Sosthene Kapepula Wesley Sr. Olney

Second Team Defense

S Derrick Bender Wesley Sr. Freeh'ld

Third Team Defense

CB Leon Jones Wesley Sr. Lindenwold, N.J


Well and truly deserved gentlemen!!  One more game!!!

-Ski

[PA_wesleyfan]

  I don't think you can take much at all from the Hobart game except the penalties.
   It was as nasty as it can get without the wind!!! The ball was heavy which limited Wesley's deep pass game. There were at least three passes that didn't get to open receivers that had gotten behind defenders.. It seemed  to effect Hobart receivers as they dropped more than a few passes.

  It should be a good game Saturday.

[wesleydad]

Wesleydad et al

First, every one here in Alliance knows Wesley is a great team. We hear that this may be the best Wesley team ever. That info certainly doesn't give me that warm all over feeling.
However; given that, it seems that a lot of posters keep talking about last year's Mount Union team.
Believe me, this team is far better!
For whatever it's worth, consider the following NCAA stats as of now:
     No. 1   Total Offense 594.7 YPG
     No. 1   Scoring Offense 59.5 PPG
     No. 1   Total Defense 217.5 YPG
     No. 1   Scoring Defense 8.4 PPG
     No. 1   First Downs Offense 372 FD
and top 5 rankings in several other categories.
I realize all this doesn't mean Mount will win, my point is don't compare this team with last year's.
This Saturday should be a great game between two outstanding teams. May the better team win.

MUC, I am not talking about Mount's team from last year, but I am talking about the game that did happen.  62 - 59, with Wesley outscoring Mount 59 - 31 in the last 3 quarters.  That did happen and since both teams have most of the same players back, I would hope that the Wesley offensive coaches and players take great stock in what they were able to do in that game.  I do not expect the game to be that high scoring again, Wesley has improved drastically on defense since that game.  It looks like Mount has also improved.  Still I find it hard to believe that both offenses are licking their chops to get a shot at the other defense again.  Wesley should have a ton of confidence after that game going into this game.  After having done it, why would they think they can't do it again.  I know Mount will have the same confidence.  This has all the makings of a shoot out, with whichever defense making enough stops and maybe causing a few turnovers making the difference.  I expect both teams to get into the 30's or more, although I would be surprised if Wesley gives up more than the 38 they gave up to UNC Charlotte.  Can Wesley get to 40, why not?  I throw season stats out the window at this point.  Neither team has likely played a team as good as the one that will line up across the field from them on Saturday.  I can not wait for this game.  Sort of been hoping for it to happen after what happened last year.

[wesleydad]

This Mount team showed me a lot this past weekend.  Both lines played much better than they did in the first JCU game this season, and I was very encouraged by the defensive effort as a whole.

No knock against Hobart, but for Wesley fans to take anything away from the Hobart game in relation to playing Mount, I really don't think you can do that. 

Just like I don't put much stock into the regular season numbers for Mount.  It just doesn't translate when you are playing a final four team, especially as one as good as Wesley.

If Mount is healthy, Wesley will not be able to stop Mount's offense.  They may be able to contain them enough for their offense to outscore Mount, but they won't stop them.  Mount has too many weapons at WR, and of course we have the one and only Kevin Burke.

I think this will be one heck of a game, and I can't wait to watch it unfold.

Wesleydad......you know where.  S/B there around 9:30-9:45 AM.  Be safe on the drive over!

Skunks Sidekick, you know I will see you on Saturday morning.  Both teams Wide receivers will give the other teams secondary nightmares.  It will come down to which defense can make some stops and pressure the QB.  Callahan may not be as prolific a runner as Burke, but last year he learned that if he extends the play the receivers will create havoc.  He even has designed runs in the offense.  Special teams will be big too and I figure Mount's are better than Wesley's.  I almost expect a punt to be blocked in this game.  This should be fun.  I think a little higher scoring than the JCU games, unless Wesley can handle Burke.

[DE Wesley Fan]

I have no doubt Mt Union is a very good team and will be more than ready to bring their best on Saturday.  I also have no doubt this is the all around best Wesley team to have visited Ohio, that we're quite tired of our season ending there, and that everyone is doing their best to be sure this time around is different.    For a change we're coming into this with all our weapons, no big injuries and no excuses. Keys for us making that happen are to not give up big plays on special teams, stop the stupid penalties, and for our d-line to get decent pressure/containment on Burke to help out our secondary.  Looking forward to a great day of football and spoiling the Purple Raiders 100th playoff game.  Nothing but respect for you guys, but am so tired of hearing how wonderful you are that I could puke....

[SaintsFAN]

It's all well and good but after 13 games, you are who you are.  Wesley is a team that plays aggressively and commits penalties - but they are also good enough to overcome that 12 times so far.

My point is that after 13 games, you are who you are - warts and all.

[rlk]

Wesley folks, from one of your recent victims, I'd like to wish you good luck on Saturday.  I'm sure it's going to be a monster of a game, but I'm hoping you guys come out on top on Saturday and then again next week at Salem.