Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[Pat Coleman]

Wesley's was, but a game with 40 incomplete passes and 22 penalties is going to be long under either set of timing rules.

[PA_wesleyfan]

Pat
Yes  and a few injury delays too. I know you were there so you would have noticed the refs taking more time. Was there alittle more room for you and Keith in the press box?

[Pat Coleman]

Was there alittle more room for you and Keith in the press box?

Not really. Wesley is going to continue to have trouble in that area if it continues to be successful as a football program.

[Hampton U SID]

NNAsid
The Builders D must have been on the field a long time Sat. Tough day for the O..
But playing tougher teams will get them ready for the tough games ahead 
Is it me or did the games get a lot longer tine wise yesterday???

Our game at least didnt go longer than I wouldve expected.  We did have a halftime ceremony to honor our USCAA National Champion Baseball Team with their ring presentations, but it went quick.
Game wise: a lot of running and not a whole lot of passing.
Yeah our defense held them to just about what we gave up last year per game (about 20 yards more) so they did a whale of a job.  53 carries will whip any defense.
Like to think we will be a spoiler, but it'll be interesting to see how things stack up next week with Frostburg coming in here breathing fire.  I'm sure Rubin will have them wound up after losing to us two years running.

[Roll Gulls 56]

I read that somebody mentioned some injuries to Wesley, Robinson in particular. Are these serious or just day to day things?

I didn't get to listen to any of the games but I think that Wesley didn't play its best game and still figured out how to win. That is a sign of a good team not to take anything away from NCW.

NNA can play some stout defense. I don't care who you play, if you give up less than a TD then you are playing well. If the offense can bounce back, they might give some of the ACFC some trouble.

Salisbury played an all around good game. The three sacks they gave up was mildly concerning and having three fumbles but only losing one wasn't great either. However, all 3 facets of their team showed up and contributed in a strong fashion. They did give up 200+ yards passing but that was on 29-40 meaning they were not giving up the long ball. I really liked what I read about week 1 all the way around.

Brockport not playing in week 1 I think really doesn't help them because of the confidence that Salisbury gained beating a team that will end up in the top 4 of their conference. It should be a good one this weekend. I think that the speed and athleticism of Salisbury will prevail. I actually don't even think that it will be close as in years before. SU 44 BSU 16

Frostburg not playing in week one didn't hurt near as much. They know what they are in for and it will be a dog fight with NNA. I am giving Ruben the benefit of the doubt and think that he will have his team ready. FSU 21 NNA 10

Wesley comes out this week and plays an overrated Del. Valley team. It will look good but I think that Drass takes out his aggression on them. Wesley 62 Del. Valle 21

Lets get em started early this week...I can't wait til Saturday.

Roll Gulls baby

[bports]

I will guarantee you salisbury will not put up 44 pts and beat bport by 28 pts!!!!! I fully expect bport to win this game and if they dont it will be a game that comes down to the wire. Bport has more athletes this year than last and they beat salisbury pretty easily on the road last year 21-3. Bport will be playing a VERY PHYSICAL game and the question is will salisbury want to play that physical?

[PA_wesleyfan]

 NNASid

Website update looks good

[gordonmann]

PAWesleyFan:

I'll be at Saturday's game in my other capacity (Del Val radio guy).  You going to be there?  Let me know what to look for and I'll swing by to say hello.

On the Salisbury-Albright game, Sea Gulls fans shouldn't worry too much about the passing yards they gave up.  Setting aside the obvious score advantage, Kelly is a  good young quarterback so the 200-yards aren't necessarily sign of a problem.

[SU Backer]

I have to agree with bports in that I don't think the game will be a blowout - it will probably be close, and naturally I feel the Gulls will prevail. And while yes, it is true that Bport whupped 'em last year, Salisbury, like Bport, is not that same team either. The last half of last year the defense was much improved over the D that faced Bport that day. Different personnel at many spots and time to learn a entirely new defensive scheme. But the offense is the big change, with different guys @ QB, running back, line and receiver. - not that the previous guys were the whole problem- when you get whipped like that, coaches shoulder a big part of that as well. But many of those guys were "me first" type attitudes and coach removed several from the team in that season. One intangible in D3 is the travel- that long bus ride is tough, but Bport turned that table last year, hopefully Salisbury can return the favor. Anyway-hope they all come out healthy and GO GULLS!

[Pat Coleman]

Wesley is among teams discussed in this week's Around the Nation podcast. It's a wrapup of the interesting stories on the national scene, plus a chance to hear our opinions about teams:

http://www.d3football.com/dailydose/2007/09/04/around-the-nations-take/

[PA_wesleyfan]

gordonmann

I plan on being at the game Saturday. What local radio station carries Del Val games up here in Bucks Co.? Now that BUX is all Catholic all the time the only locals are in Lansdale and Lower Bucks. 

  I usually sit at the top of the steps 2nd row from the top on the press box entrance side

[Ralph Turner]

For the Huntingdon fan who wanted some respect (in Chris Allman's ATR-South), just beat Oshkosh and you will have plenty.

[Bigtoe75]

Bobby Sheahin the Maryland transfer QB at Salisbury showed a good strong arm in the game against Albright last Saturday.  He will provide SU with a good passing option if they need it. The lights were being installed at Sea Gull Stadium today, look for some night football next year.

[pg04]

From a Brockport perspective, I think this game, although it's only the first, will be an important tell of how the season will go. 

Salisbury, though a good team, is probably only the 6th best team on the schedule (sorry, not trying to offend the gulls in anyway) behind Wesley, Fisher, Springfield, Ithaca and Cortland.  If the eagles could beat them at home, I think they will be in good shape to have a good season.

Should be interesting! 

[njlincolnlion]

Salisbury, though a good team, is probably only the 6th best team on the schedule (sorry, not trying to offend the gulls in anyway) behind Wesley, Fisher, Springfield, Ithaca and Cortland. 

 

pgo4:

So to put another spin on the Salisbury/B-port game, if the Gulls win, the Eagles are in for a long season. 

GO Gulls !