Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

SU Backer · September 09, 2007, 04:44:26 PM

Tremendous effort and a un-ending will to win characterized Salisbury's win @ Brockport on Saturday. Really made the 9 hour drive home enjoyable. I won't doubt Roll Gulls again, as he (or she) not only predicted a big win, but darn near hit the score on the head as well! Make no mistake though, this was a battle with a determined foe, Salisbury just overwhelmed Brockport with it's determination and a will to win that I haven't seen from them in 3 years. They are believing down on the shore and with good reason. No time to rest with this schedule though, Christopher Newport is next on their home field - I'm sure they will be ready after the loss to UMHB, then a very good Del Val team that will be lookin to pay back the Gulls . After seeing almost every SU game for the last 5 years, I think this team rivals any in that era. Congrats to NNA and Wesley, the ACFC is good throughout-there are no gimme games amongst any of these teams. I would love to see SU and Wesley roll into their game with the title (and a undefeated season on the line)-GO GULLS!

wesleydad · September 09, 2007, 06:37:17 PM

another nice but tough win for wesley. pawesleyfan, sorry i didnt get to meet you or anyone else at the game this week. it would be nice to meet some of you since i am new to the blogging stuff but always at the game. my son plays a prominent roll in the game and it would be nice to chat with others who watch the game. i try to be objective since i believe in honesty versus homerism, and do not want to sound defensive if necessary. i will be at the widener game since it is in my home area and many friends and supporters will be there. it is nice to be 2 - 0 against much better comp then the last couple of years. delval put a lot of pressure on the qb despite rushing only 3 most of the game. i am not sure about some of the play calling with the deep passes against 3 deep coverage which del val used most of the game. lanouette, despite not being 100% may have the best hands on the team and is huge, ask the 2 delval dbacks left laying on the field on the winning t d catch. hope to see you guys at the game this friday.

Roll Gulls 56 · September 09, 2007, 07:40:47 PM

SU Backer,
BTW, I am a dude...anyways...I agree. I don't live on or near the shore and haven't seen a game since Wesley in 2005. I keep thinking that it seems this year it is more about the Salisbury Sea Gulls and not about Leroy Satchell or Dustin Johnson or Tony Ellis. If we can stay with this mentality then we will sore...if not the season will not be as magical.

I would love for SU/Wesley to both be undefeated coming into Game 9 this year. That would be sweet. As for this week against CNU, Salisbury will match up well. They always have matched up well. CNU is not real creative on offense. Salisbury's front seven are and always have been the meat of the D. I think that CNU runs alot of plays this week but only averages 2.5 a play. I think that SU's offense is getting better and better each and every quarter of play together. My prediction this week is SU 24 CNU 17 with CNU throwing an int. on game tying drive to seal the deal. I think that CNU is the most athletic of all the teams we will play.

Also, SU Backer when did you start watchin' the games exactly? I am just interested in a comparison to teams from approx. 5 years ago since you see them play more than I do.

Roll Gulls...and just remember boys...you only have a certain number of plays and games left in your careers...don't let even one slip by without giving it your ALL!

Pat Coleman · September 09, 2007, 07:46:53 PM

Quote from: Roll Gulls 56 on September 09, 2007, 07:40:47 PM
I don't live on or near the shore and haven't seen a game since Wesley in 2005.

Wow -- we have a lot in common. I'm male, don't live on or near the shore, and haven't seen Salisbury since the 2005 Wesley game either.

PA_wesleyfan · September 09, 2007, 07:52:37 PM

wesleydad

I had a few people with me and we ended up running into some parents of years past. We got to the stadum late so I didn't venture into the parking area. I was actually with some of the Del Val parents Friday at a local high school game and they wanted us to stop by and I didn't get there either.

Planning on being at Widener Friday just hope the BLUE RT. is clear.....Traffic from Wllow Grove to Chester on friday afternoon can be challenging.

As for the game. The boys got to take better care of the ball. Won't be able to keep giving up leads and expect the team to keep recovering every week.
I know they can score from anywhere on the but it's better when they do it first...

Lanouette made a great catch for his TD
It looked to me that Del Val covered him well early
and took away his routes and he was used.

Roll Gulls 56 · September 09, 2007, 08:17:45 PM

Pat,
Thanks for that extra tidbit. Next time I will start my post out with "Pat Coleman" when aimed in your direction.

Pat Coleman · September 09, 2007, 08:21:57 PM

In an ever-changing world, it's good to see one person hasn't changed.

At least you've come to understand that we know how to rank your team.

SU Backer · September 10, 2007, 01:57:16 AM

Roll Gulls, I started watching SU games when my son was a senior in high school and he is now a senior @ Salisbury. This is a bittersweet season for my wife and I as this year will most likely be the last one that we get to enjoy watchng our son play football. He has brought us many wonderful Friday nights and Saturday afternoons playing this game, although we worry every time he steps on the field for his safety and the same for all the other guys on both teams. I take some measure of comfort knowing that he prepares physically and mentally all year for these ten or so games each season.
Anyway don't let that '05 Wesley game be the last you (or Pat!) watch, that was the worst game SU has played in the last 5 years........but that old "you're never as bad as you look on your worst day" sage holds true for that game-evidenced by SU giving Wesley fits all day last year. I think that Wesley is the class of the ACFC, but I don't think they are unbeatable. I believe there were big shoes to fill when Warrick left. The confidence that a veteran QB brings can't be underestimated. As someone that hasn't seen SU play, you are still spot on in your assesment that the "team first" mentality is there, with no one player the "star" player. Come on down and cheer 'em on again!

Roll Gulls 56 · September 10, 2007, 05:56:16 AM

Pat,
Relax buddy...I was just giving you a hard time...and yes...I have grown up some and am not going to get on here and be as immature as I used to be. This site is really taking off and it is a great thing to see. It is hard to believe that I have been on here for almost ten years. Keep up the good work. I am now a physician so I am held to a higher standard:)

SU Backer,
I feel for you and your wife but most of all your son. I know he is a heck of a player and that your senior year is bitter sweet. I am 26 and graduated in 2002. I played four years and miss it more than anything. I am married have a son and one on the way. I hope to make it up to a game this year but not likely until the playoffs if they come closer to Tenn. I write the guys a letter every year before Wesley. I had the luxery of stopping by Salisbury last year when in Philly. I got to speak to the team and that is the feel I got. We not I. Coach Wood and Fleetwood were like my parents when I was in Salisbury. I talk to them almost weekly and can't say enough great things about them. Keep fightin' Gulls and Fight #3 is approaching.

CNU...we handed them their first ever loss as a program...we know how to beat them. Get it done in practice this week and don't ever take a week off or look past a team. Good luck men.

Roll Gulls

luvapontiac · September 10, 2007, 10:56:41 AM

Nice win for the Gulls. Several friends up at BSU are sad BSU is leaving the conference. Any word on a future AFCA opponent to fill the place of BSU or to help the conference grow? We need more teams in the mid-atlantic/southern region. Go Gulls!

luvapontiac · September 10, 2007, 10:59:24 AM

BTW...it's good to post in here again with some "new" faces. I have not posted in a very long time because for awhile it was only about 3 others posting and it was always about the CNU-SU rivalry. It looks like a lot more is going on now than last time I checked it out.

LETS BEAT THE CAPTAINS!! :

Ralph Turner · September 10, 2007, 11:04:19 AM

Welcome back, pontiac!

njlincolnlion · September 10, 2007, 02:28:17 PM

Quote from: Roll Gulls 56 on September 10, 2007, 05:56:16 AM
Pat,
Relax buddy...I was just giving you a hard time...and yes...I have grown up some and am not going to get on here and be as immature as I used to be. This site is really taking off and it is a great thing to see. It is hard to believe that I have been on here for almost ten years. Keep up the good work. I am now a physician so I am held to a higher standard:)

SU Backer,
I feel for you and your wife but most of all your son. I know he is a heck of a player and that your senior year is bitter sweet. I am 26 and graduated in 2002. I played four years and miss it more than anything. I am married have a son and one on the way. I hope to make it up to a game this year but not likely until the playoffs if they come closer to Tenn. I write the guys a letter every year before Wesley.

Roll Gulls

Roll Gulls 56:

Are you the same former Gull Defensive player who's brother came up (from Florida, I believe) one year during Homecoming, and wore a beak and the #56 painted on his body?

njlincolnlion · September 10, 2007, 02:37:35 PM

luvapontiac:

Welcome back to the board. I know it's early, but I haven't seen any of the CNU fans on the board this week as we get ready for the showdown in Newport News. The Captains have had the Gulls number the last few years, and the NCAA playoff loss at Seagull Stadium was really difficult to take.

I think Roll Gulls 56 may be close to the mark with Saturday's prediction. I wonder how the Captains will prepare for the Gulls? Traditionally, Salisbury is an Option team, but with the addition od Sheahin, the Gulls have an accurate drop back pocket passer. Should be a good game, and I understand the Captains are awefully tough at home.

Go Gulls!

Roll Gulls 56 · September 10, 2007, 08:01:15 PM

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Roll Gulls 56:

Are you the same former Gull Defensive player who's brother came up (from Florida, I believe) one year during Homecoming, and wore a beak and the #56 painted on his body?

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Well you got it all right except that I played OT not defense...and you left out that he jumped on the field after we scored a TD and celebrated with us in the end zone...Those were the days I tell yah

Roll Gulls