Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[XSUGull]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Coach Stevenson became the AD at Frostburg State. Do you think he is still helping with recruiting while they hunt for a head coach? I'm sure not having a head coach hurts the recruiting process a little.

[Hampton U SID]

He's an Assistant AD unless something has changed since end of the season

[PA_wesleyfan]

nnasid
you are correct . their website says he is stepping down as coach

[Frostie]

Coach Steveson has indeed stepped down, the job was posted and I know that they had candidates in either the last week of January or the first week of February.  The players were invited to go and speak with the candidates.  Though I thought someone would be named by now, I guess it's really not that long of a time.  I believe that the assistant coaches are working recruiting.

By the way is there any word on changes to the ACFC, four teams is awfully low to call a conference.

[SU Backer]

Man....I miss football- any word on the Gulls for this year? I heard they had a few quality transfers, but may lose Valdase Morris for a season due to some eligiblity problem.  I also heard the starting superback, Ronnie Shockley, may not come back. They are always deep at the running back positions but those 2 guys being gone would hurt.......I'm still hoping for the big "W" against Wesley @ home this season...GO GULLS!

[rams1102]

PA_wesleyfan,

I hear you boys are going to NY. Iona is on your schedule. They have been run over by some D3 teams and also knocked some off. We have played them, I think 5+times and MSU holds the edge, but be careful. They could bite you in the but. I know MSU needs an out of conference game. Is Wesley coming to Montclair to try to even the score?

Hope all is well and you had a great new year !!!

[PA_wesleyfan]

PA_wesleyfan,

I hear you boys are going to NY. Iona is on your schedule. They have been run over by some D3 teams and also knocked some off. We have played them, I think 5+times and MSU holds the edge, but be careful. They could bite you in the but. I know MSU needs an out of conference game. Is Wesley coming to Montclair to try to even the score?

Hope all is well and you had a great new year !!!

  rams1102

[PA_wesleyfan]

rams1102

I understand that last years game was a one year fix. Would have been nice for Wesley's scheduling woes. I understand that the Wolverines have ten games, four of which are not DIII,one of which is Iona. They open in Va. at Christopher Newport. The schedule hasn't been officially released, so I don't know if any other changes could be made.
I know that they had only three home games on the tentative schedule. But the Del Val game is right around the corner from me so I will get to that game for sure.

[Frostie]

Well it appears that Frostburg is restarting their coaching search.  This appeared today on footballscoop.com.  Has a March 7th deadline.

Frostburg State University is seeking a full-time Head Football Coach.  This is a 12 month appointment with USM benefits package.  RESPONSIBILITIES:  This position will be responsible for the overall success, performance, and conduct of the football program. This person will assign duties and supervise coaching staff. Recruit, retain and graduate academically successful student-athletes. Promote the football program through public relations activities, alumni and friends of football relationships.   Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to overall departmental philosophy.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must possess 3-5 years previous coaching experience as a coordinator at the collegiate level.  Bachelor's degree required.  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Head Coach or Assistant Head Coach experience at the collegiate level.  Master's degree preferred.  To apply, send letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references by March 7, 2008, to: Frostburg State University, Office of Human Resources, ATTN: Head Football Coach Search (Position #08-010220)

[XSUGull]

SU Backer - If you are correct that Valdase Morris and Ronnie Shockley aren't going to be playing next year then the Sea Gull offense is going to take a hit. Yes they are always deep at the running back position but both of those guys bring experience to their positions. Morris was supposed to be the top slot returning while Shockley was the top superback. Good news is that youth got alot of time last year and that could prove to be beneficial. William Midgett is a slot that went to High School with Morris and he will more than likely be the top threat from the slot position going into the spring. Shelby Fisher brings three years of experience at the superback position to the team but there are questions to whether he is an every-down back. Although he isn't going to out run anyone he certain has the power to run someone over.

The good news is that Ronnie Curley will return with a wealth of talent and experience at WR. Kevin Tillage is back which keeps the deep threat an option (as I mentioned in an earlier post, as long as the QB has time). Also, the offensive line brings back three of the five starters from last year.

Of course I haven't heard, and I certainly hope you are incorrect, anything about Morris and Shockley not playing this year. With or without those two players SU's offense is no secret. Option right, option left.

[SU Backer]

   XSU......I hope I am wrong about Morris and Shockley, but you are right on the money about Curley - he is the one that makes the offense go. He does a very good job running the option and is a tough player which is not an "option" in their offense.  Tillage is very good at the receiver spot and I have heard that the offense will be expanding the passing game in the future to boot. I like Fisher @ superback too, I thought there was no drop-off when he entered the game, in fact I think he could dominate with his D1 size at that position.
  I think the defense will be stout again, but Wesley's QB has a year under his belt and a tremendous arm so that game is going to be a hell of a battle....but it is on our turf!
  Any word on SU's schedule for '08? I'm guessing they will open with Albright on the road, they'll find out how good their pass defense is in a hurry 'cause the QB there -Kelly - is probably as good as Schatz.
   Games under the lights this year! GO GULLS

[PA_wesleyfan]

Su & XSU

You are playing Lake Erie 10/18 in Salisbury.They are a new DII program this year.
Wesley and NNA are playing them also. You also have Christopher Newport 9/20 in Salisbury

[old ends]

Playing a non div III school could come back to hurt some of schools if push comes to shove for playoffs. It is a shame that other DIV III schools could not work out a game. ACFC need to increase the teams in the conference. Hopefully they can add some soon.

[PA_wesleyfan]

old ends

Wesley tried to get games with a couple of New York schools but got NO responses.. Those games would not have been regional games but would have been good ones... Looking at some of the schedules I have noticed a few DIII schools playing non DIII schools..

[Teamski]

When was the last time Wesley played a non DIII school?  I agree playing non-DIII teams can hurt in the long run.  Whitewater's loss to St Cloud State early in the year lost it a few spots in the rankings even though it was a DII school.

So, where can I find who Wesley is playing this next year??  I take it that the schedule hasn't been finalized.....

It's amazing how difficult it is to find good games.  If you don't get the schedule right, you can almost write-off a Pool B bid.  I'd hate to be in the coach's shoes right now.....

-Ski