Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[PA_wesleyfan]

 The way the referees were throwing flags toady I am suprised they didn't flag the fire siren when it went off in the third quarter. I don't understand how a Widener player twice flips the ball at Wesley players and gets a delay of game penalty and Beavers points a first down after a catch  and gets an unsportsmanlike penalty.

   

[Teamski]

The way the referees were throwing flags toady I am suprised they didn't flag the fire siren when it went off in the third quarter. I don't understand how a Widener player twice flips the ball at Wesley players and gets a delay of game penalty and Beavers points a first down after a catch  and gets an unsportsmanlike penalty.

   

I couldn't figure that out either.   I had to add to the booing myself.   

-Ski

[PA_wesleyfan]

ski

the best of and this proves my point happened near the end of the game. the back judge, who couldn't get involved enough, reached for his flag after a tackle and waited for someone to say something. i wonder what he would have called had he not missed grabbing it the first time   

[Pat Coleman]

Anybody got any score updates?

All of the ACFC games were being updated on the D3football.com Scoreboard yesterday.

[njlincolnlion]

Congratulations to Salisbury, Wesley, Apprentice, and Frostburg State.  It was a banner week for the ACFC with Frostburg with a surprise victory over former ACFC B-Port State.

Salisbury finally got over the hump and beat CNU at home while Wesley took out it's loss last week on Widener.  Apprentice School had no problem with GMU, and the Frostburg State Bobcats took it to B-Port State.

[old ends]

In looking over the stats I can see what you mean about the yellow flags. 21 penalties 180yds combined.
they do not break them down, but it looks like a lot of 5yd type plus a few extra thrown in.

[njlincolnlion]

Wow, this  board has been awfully quiet over the past few days.  The Gulls are getting ready for the Delaware Valley Aggies.  Hope Coach Wood has that Wesley tape, and the staff is reviewing it intensely.

[muledaddy]

Gull fans,

How does it look for saturday in Doylestown, home of the Aggies?

[wesleydad]

nj,

pretty quiet because wesley is not playing this week and it seems that most of us who post on here talk about wesley.

i agree, i would think that they would look at the tape as wesley averaged 6+ yards a carry against delval.  salisbury is more committed to the run than wesley is so they have to think they can run the ball.  i also think that delval knows they can not give up that many yards per carry so i figure they will change up the d a little.  remember, if wesley doesnt turn the ball over the game may not have been very close.  since i have not seen salisbury play i am not sure about their big play capabilities compared to wesley.  if delval doesnt think they have to keep everything in front of them, then they will try to stop the run with the potential pass over the top not as much of a worry.  delval played a very good game on d, but gave up yards.  on offense, they took advantage of what was given to them and made big plays when they needed them.  they have a good qb who makes things happen.  i expect a good football game and will be making the trip to see it as the wolverines are off.

[SU Backer]

    Congrats to all the ACFC teams in sweeping last weekend..... I was at the SU vs. CNU game......Salisbury put a very good effort in against CNU and although SU won by 17 points it never seemed like the outcome was ever in doubt, even when CNU capitalized on a dumb excessive celebration penalty and a recovered onside kick to score a couple of td's late in the game.
    NJ, you're right about it being a little quiet, but with Frostburg getting better maybe some of their people will get going too.
    Wesleydad, I don't understand what is going on over there in Dover, all Jason can do is practice and play as hard as he can, and I am sure that he is already doing that. I wish you guys well (until you play SU that is!) and hope it works out for his senior year. 
      Delaware Valley will be a tough game -no doubt about it, but I think SU is as prepared as I have seen them and I am in my 6th season watching them. I think they are a touchdown better than DV, as long as SU doesn't put the ball on the ground, they get it done.
Hope they all come out healthy and GO GULLS!

[njlincolnlion]

Gull fans,

How does it look for saturday in Doylestown, home of the Aggies?

It does not good for me as I have plans that cannot be changed.  Fortunately these plans are indoor this weekend.  Gull luck to all Gull fans and all fans in general travelling in what is forecast as inclement weather.

[njlincolnlion]

nj,

pretty quiet because wesley is not playing this week and it seems that most of us who post on here talk about wesley.

i agree, i would think that they would look at the tape as wesley averaged 6+ yards a carry against delval.  salisbury is more committed to the run than wesley is so they have to think they can run the ball.  i also think that delval knows they can not give up that many yards per carry so i figure they will change up the d a little.  remember, if wesley doesnt turn the ball over the game may not have been very close.  since i have not seen salisbury play i am not sure about their big play capabilities compared to wesley.  if delval doesnt think they have to keep everything in front of them, then they will try to stop the run with the potential pass over the top not as much of a worry.  delval played a very good game on d, but gave up yards.  on offense, they took advantage of what was given to them and made big plays when they needed them.  they have a good qb who makes things happen.  i expect a good football game and will be making the trip to see it as the wolverines are off.

wesleydad:

Salisbury has a few fans on the board also with SU Backer, XSUGull, luvapontiac along with yours truly  .

The Gulls have big play capabilities on the ground.  I believe Salisbury have two plays from scrimmage for 40 and 50 yards with the QB scoring.  I think due to the anticipated inclement weather, the running game of Salisbury should be an advantage if as SU Backer has commented, the Gulls don't put the ball on the ground.  I see from Del Valley's website their field is grass, and this game maybe one of those quagmire contests.  I hope both teams come out injury free with Salisbury on top.

[njlincolnlion]

    NJ, you're right about it being a little quiet, but with Frostburg getting better maybe some of their people will get going too.

SU Backer:

I followed the Salisbury game on the internet broadcast through WICO, and it sounded as if the Gulls were slow out of the gate, but Coach Wood and the Staff must have lit a fire under the boys during halftime.  That QB dash at the start of the second half seemed to have taken the sails     out of the Captains.

The Frostburg results really shocked me  .  It seems like the Bobcats are "turning the corner".  If Frostsburg continues to play like that, the Reagents Cup will be really interesting.

[XSUGull]

I haven't been able to make it to a Salisbury game this year but looking at stats a few things jump out at me. Salisbury has already put the ball on the turf 11 times and it lost five of those fumbles. After three games last season Salisbury had seven fumbles with only one they didn't get back. Fumbles are going to happen when you run the option, its just part of the game. But last week against a Christopher Newport the Sea Gulls put the ball on the ground five times and let CNU recover three of those. If Salisbury wants to improve to 4-0 on the season they have to limit their fumbles (especially fumbles lost).

Another thing I've noticed is that the passing attack has gone down. I'm no fool and I know that Salisbury would love to run for 500 yards a game without even putting the ball in the air, but every now and then its nice to keep a defense honest. Right now Salisbury is 14-of-30 (46 percent) for 115 yards and one touchdown. At this point last season SU was 15-of-27 (55 percent) for 314 yards and three touchdowns. Salisbury does have some different personnel on the offensive side of the ball but they still have their "throwing" quarterback (Bobby Sheahin) and their top receiver from last year (Kevin Tillage). Tillage only has one catch this season for 34 yards. I'm not sure why the Sea Gulls haven't had as much success throwing the ball this season but if they want to be able to run the ball effectively against Delaware Valley they are going to have to hit some passes to keep the eighth and ninth man out of the box.

Those are just a few things I've noticed from Salisbury this season.

[PA_wesleyfan]

To any Gulls fans making the trip to Doylestown take the Pa. turnpike east to Willow Grove. Take 611 N to Doylestown bear left onto 611 bypass. Take 202 S.you'll see sign for Doylestown Hosp. At the end of the ramp turn right and go about 1/2 mile.
the football stadium parking is on your left. Do not turn at the first sign for the college. The next light is you turn. trip is about  two hours from Dover.

RT1 N to Christiana. RT 95 N(use RT 495 around Wilmington) Take RT 476 N to East/West Pa Turnpike. Willow Grove is 8 mi. Take 611 N to 202 S to  DelVal