Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[njlincolnlion]

Salisbury alum Byron Westbrook has made the Washington Redskins practice squad.  Westbrook was among several players making the squad while 5th rd. USC linebacker Dallas Sartz, and 6th rd. UTEP QB Jordan Palmer didn't make the squad.  The Washington Redskins release quoted "Coaches like Westbrook's potential; he recorded four tackles and forced a fumble in preseason".

Congratulation Byron and best of luck!

[pg04]

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 !

I didn't necessarily say that.  I wanted to sound more optimistic than that.  I was just saying it should be a good measuring stick. 

[@d3jason]

First important conference match ups this week in the ACFC, highlighted by Salisbury at Brockport.

Looks like the Gulls can throw the ball this year, too. The transfer QB from Maryland (Sheahin) had good numbers (4-of-5 for 89 yards and 2 TDs.) That could be bad news for the rest of the conference. Their offense could be tough to stop. His running numbers weren't as good as Curley's. Do they have a two-headed monster or should one start over the other? What do you think Gull fans?

Brockport should be able to run the ball, their line is usually solid and they return Lynch and McCormick at tailback. At QB, Luke took a step backward after a solid finish to his freshman year in '05. I would think experience and better pass protection (sacked too much last season) makes him better this year. Who will he throw to? Leading receivers from '06 Bond and Mahoney are gone. They might struggle stopping the run with most of the returning DL inexperienced. That could go a long way in determining who wins.

I expect Frostburg/Apprentice game to be low scoring. The Bobcats had trouble scoring points last year and the Builders didn't score last week against. Both defenses appear pretty solid, though FSU had some people to replace.

[njlincolnlion]

pg04:

Just a bit of good natured ribbing   

[njlincolnlion]

Conrad:

I think the "Dual QB" system for Salisbury would be great.  The Florida Gators won a National Championship employing the "Two-headed Monster".  I'm sure Curley, will be the starter and Sheahin will come in for different situations.  Additionally, it'll be tough to prepare for Salisbury's offense regarding Rushing or Throwing.   Finally, it's great to have a more than capable backup. I remember a few years agon when Salisbury QB Dustin Johnson went down to a season ending injury, teams packed in to stop the Gulls leading rusher Leroy Satchell.

[SU Backer]

      You're right about Curley and Sheahin @ Salisbury- both can play. Curley is getting it done running the option and he is solid throwing the ball as well, Sheahin is a better pure passer and not too shabby running the option either. Quite a nice "problem" to have.  It's obvious why Sheahin was in a D1 system, his arm is strong and very accurate. Hopefully both can get enough time on the field and contribute to the team, otherwise I would fear losing one or the other as far as attitude-it's tough to stand on the sideline and watch another guy take "your" reps. It takes special guys that have a team first winning mentality for this to work. If they can pull it off the Gulls will be a very tough out all year.
      Has anybody heard anything regarding the future of this conference? Losing B-port is actually good as far as travel is concerned (for both schools), but it would be nice to have some teams jumping in that were more in the Mid Atlantic area.
        GO GULLS!

[PA_wesleyfan]

SU Backer

Boy it doesn't look good for conference additions with the last few independants in the south hooking on to conferences. Teams in the east are all in Mass. and Maine and I don't think any of them are ready to take  on Wesley ,Frostburg or Salisbury st., And the travel for NNA would be brutal.... I don't know that the MAC is ready to have football only schools joining them. But who knows who would be willing to switch conferences again.

[wesleydad]

pa wesleyfan, did you see the nice article on mike pennewell in the delaware state news today.  he did a fantastic job in the second half and held on to the ball.  i found it interesting the coach drass felt it necessary to mention that schatz had a solid start in his first game as qb.  seems that coach thinks that if 5 passes had not been dropped schatz's numbers would have been rather impressive for a first game.  after reading some other recaps of the game, i was starting to wonder if i had seen the same game.  i talked to jason after the game and he said it best, " i don't care what my stats were, we won the game."  also was nice to see a comparison of schatz's first game with the other recent qb's at wesley in an article on the wesley football website.  check it out if you have the time.  look me up on saturday, i will be tailgating and easy to find, near the front of the lot wearing an army bucket hat.  it would be nice to meet you, a fellow defender of the wolverines.

[PA_wesleyfan]

Couple of good conference match-ups this week.

NNA and Frostburg St should be a good one. But they both have to find ways to get into the endzone. Long trip for Frostburg but they have a revenge factor in their corner

B-Port and Salisbury St. will be a good preview of how competative the conference will be this season. It should also be a tight game. Interested to see the Salisbury O against a big team. This game being played at B-Port evens this contest out

Wesley will probably be looking to wipe away that bitter taste from last weeks near loss. Del Val could be in for a long day in Dover

[PA_wesleyfan]

wesleydad

I did see the articles.  I read as much as I can online and I also get to email back and forth with a few people.  I guess this is our 13th year following Wesley football.
I listened to the games on DEL when I can't get down to Dover. They also had a nice highlight reel on their web site.

As of now I am going to be there Sat. Things tend to change here fast sometimes.
I'll have a few people with me but I will try to introduce myself.

[Old Ref]

Good luck to NNA today!

[Roll Gulls 56]

Has anyone been able to get on to hear the broadcast for the SU/Brockport game? I am having a heck of a time. Should be a great day for the conference.

Roll Gulls

[pg04]

7-0 Salisbury about midway through the 1st. 

[pg04]

7-7 :37 left in the first. 

[Roll Gulls 56]

Salisbury 17 BSU 14
3:31 left in first half