FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[oldtimer4774]

Geez Cleveland......calm down!!! just jk

[Wes Mantooth]

Hostilities abound this week as the war of Words has begun. Its good to see the PAC posting getting a little riled up. Lets get the predictions going as i beleive i pretty much hit every game right on the money except the GC Westminnie game.  Only time i will thank Waynesburg for a victory as well.

TMC -16 @ Westminster-12

This will be an ugly battle with turnovers causing the game to go in TM favor. Westminster has been in battles all season long. There will be no offense in this matchup as both teams will score a defensive TD.

GCC- 22 @ Bethany- 10

Why are we hearing about Bethany still oh thats right they won two games. As i said last week they would get a dose of reality and that was served up nicely. Once again it is served up in two of the least talented teams in the conference. GCC Didinato is proving to be the freshman phenom and once again will throw one and run one in to pull out the victory. I will say this Bethany is heading in the right track under this coaching staff which is good for the conference.

AND NOW........THE GAME OF THE YEAR(OR CENTURY)

Let me first say that Salisbury was in the PAC they would win it. They are a bigger physical team than Thiel as well. If Thiel expects they are going to run over W&J they are mistaken they are not Salisbury. Allegheny thought they would do that and they lost. Also Salisbury runs a triple option based scheme that is tough to defend.

W&J- 23 @ Thiel - 20

W&J runs for 180 total as a team as the Oline proves its the best in the conference. Todd (the Yiz )Young chest bumps each olineman after they score three rushing TD's. Thiels offense answers the bell with a balanced approach  that makes this close throughout. Kyle(Chicken)Sidebotham drills a 35 yarder with 1 minute left in the game and W&J squeaks out of Greenville with a win. I will be their for the game and cannot wait as Thiel always has a good and loud croud.

Good Luck to all

Go W&J

[fb4life1]

Prediction Time!!!

The "Darkside"  is exposed by the Presidents as W&J rushes for 200 yards.  In the games big match up, W&J's O-line proves that size does matter as they dominate the LOS.  Thiel's small and quick front will be abused in this one!  The Prez D stands up big and picks off the Tomcats 4 times, one taken back to the house.  Make sure to get their early because this one will be over by halftime. 

W&J 35
Thiel 7

[oldtimer4774]

Wow nice prediction 35-7??   W&J putting up 35 on Thiel- ZERO chance.  Did you think you had Mount Unions Offense for a game?  This will be a close one within 3 or 4 points either way.  I am going to have to go with the Tomcats winning a close one 21-14.  I just dont see W&J moving the ball on Thiel's defense..........but we will find out.

[AC24#724]

OT,
Wow, that does seem real heavy on prediction for blow-out win. Experienced O-LIne I can give some credit too but being that dominant, not quite sure?

Wes
I didn't get your drift....thanking of Waynesburg for win? Thiel does see them next week in either of few scenarios
1.) Licking their chops after upset win over WJ even though they were ranked as preseason pick and can't wait for clash with Waynesburg.
2) or in  sad recovery mode after 3rd season loss to WJ and possibly a 4th with Geneva escape?  a rebuilding season with too many lost players from last's years squad.
3) WJ waiting winner of Thiel/Waynesburg game.

[Cleveland Cartel]

Prediction Friday!!!!

Nice Predictions already and one that I am not too sure about....


TMC vs WestMinnie:

Too many young guns for Jeff Hand and company and solid defense for TMC results into mental mistakes which leads to turnovers and points on the board for TMC.
TMC will have a defensive touchdown or two in this game and the offense will thrive off the defense's tough and stout play and great field position all day. 
Final Score: 28-0

Bud Light PLayer of the Game:  R. West LB  11 tackles 4 solo 2 for loss and INT for a TD.

GCC vs Bethany:
DiDonato the young QB is a star in the making in the PAC but hes not quite ready to shine.  As South Willy stated they will have their Starting LB's back this week which will provide some more help and be enough to help shutdown the Wing T by GCC. 
Bethany's new coach's are doing a solid job with utilizing Owens, Parker, and Cruze.  GCC does not have enough speed to cover those two and one of those two guys will break the game wide open late in the 3rd. 

Budweiser Select Player of the Game: TJ. Parker 7 Receptions 121 yards 2 TD's
Bethany 28-14

WJ vs Thiel

Who is going to win the battle upfront?  Thiel's Defense will be tough to get through for 3 quarters, but turnovers have been Thiel's achillies Heel in a loss to Alfred, but the offense has matured since then and will learn to protect the football.  WJ's big guys will open holes but Thiel's blitzing and quick Defense will limit the amount of yards from scrimmage.  Swallow will pass for a 175 and Mendel will run for 100 yards.  Billy Blanks and company will be very competitive and move the ball at times during the game and will be sticking around for the most part. 

WJ being bigger upfront will have the advantage, but needing to convert on a 3rd down and 7 from their own 40 they will pass and be picked off with Minutes to play in the game.  Blankenship and Co. will pound the ball down the field looking to setup a Sammy Koyl field goal, but on 2nd down Thiel's O coordinator calls for a play action pass and WR LaScola catches the ball in the endzone with one on one coverage and the safety is late arriving biting on the play action to minton. 
Tomcats escape with a narrow victory at Stoeber Field.

TC 24 WJ 23

Budweiser Player of the Game:

D. Thompson Safety: 8 Tackles 1 sack, FF, and an INT.

Waynesburg off but licking thier chops to get back into action next week against TC.

[oldtimer4774]

Quote from coach Sirianni about Thiel

"They run the ball well, play hard on defense and they have won the close games," said W&J head coach Mike Sirianni. "Some people might say they've been lucky. But they are not lucky; they are well-coached."

Well stated- can't wait for Saturday

[Bob.Gregg]

Prediction Time!!!

The "Darkside"  is exposed by the Presidents as W&J rushes for 200 yards.  In the games big match up, W&J's O-line proves that size does matter as they dominate the LOS.  Thiel's small and quick front will be abused in this one!  The Prez D stands up big and picks off the Tomcats 4 times, one taken back to the house.  Make sure to get their early because this one will be over by halftime. 

W&J 35
Thiel 7

The Presidents have shown, weekly, their renewed commitment to run the ball, and control the tempo of the game thereby.  That is, since Salisbury showed its own commitment to run the ball and control the tempo of the game.

My guess is that Thiel will try to run the ball, alot, and keep the Presidents offense off the field.

I think the Red & Black win, but it won't be like the old days, that's for sure.  Don't look for any running clocks, or roster changes at the half like we regularly saw at Stewart Field.

[CNULifer]

Let me first say that Salisbury was in the PAC they would win it. They are a bigger physical team than Thiel as well. If Thiel expects they are going to run over W&J they are mistaken they are not Salisbury. Allegheny thought they would do that and they lost. Also Salisbury runs a triple option based scheme that is tough to defend.

Um I could be wrong but if Salisbury could win your conference then you guys need a gut check.  CNU made that triple option look pretty bad.  And we got 7 new starters on D.  Ferrum runs a better triple option and we shut it down last year to the tune of 44 - 7.  UMHB came to virginia with an option offense too.  they are averaging over 30 points a game and only got 10 on CNU.  I know from past experience that your W&J teams have had great offenses.  maybe you should try some D.

[Bob.Gregg]

Who knows, Lifer?

CNU runs the table, the Presidents do the same, and you guys might get a look at the Presidents' D....

By the way, just for the record, what's CNU's record against that Presidents' defense?

[Matt Barnhart (kid)]

Who knows, Lifer?

CNU runs the table, the Presidents do the same, and you guys might get a look at the Presidents' D....

By the way, just for the record, what's CNU's record against that Presidents' defense?

Ooo, ooo ... can I take this one?!

It's clear they are 0-2, but the two things that jump out at me about what W&J's D did...

-CNU scored 24 points in the first halves, and a combined 0 in the second
-CNU averaged 2.5 yards per play

I'd say W&J's D was pretty good against CNU.

[Jeremybozz]

W&J 27
Thiel 23   FINAL

[SaintsFAN]

Lifer,

You are talking and comparing to LAST year?  I don't think I need to remind you the calendar has flipped to '06 since LAST season. 


TMC-Westminster.....WOW, sounds like the offense came together. 

[Wes Mantooth]

Great Game today in Greenville. I think My prediction was as close as you could get. Some impressions from the game. First i was really impressed with Thiels offense and the senior Qb as they showed a more spread style offense that had a lot of yards.   Second Bobby Swallow is the next star Qb at W&J. Wow after constant harrassing from the Thiel alumni and students on the fence Swallow shut them up with a couple of TD passes that kept them in the game. Third if there is a better D lineman than Dan Broadland in conference i havent seen him as he was the difference in the crunch with a couple of key sacks. I thought i counted 4 but i could be wrong as i have not saw the stats from the game. All in all a great game and good win for W&J. Steve Minton appeared to have left in the 3 quarter with a knee injury not good news for the the Tomcats. Also who calls a WR reverse pass up by three in a tight contest with 8 min left at the 10 yard line. That play cost the tomcats the conference and playoffs.

[Bob.Gregg]

Very entertaining game at Alumni Field this afternoon.

Thiel brings it right down the field against the Presidents, but have PAT blocked (crucial point).  TC 6-0

Presidents respond with long drive (first of 3 80+ yards scoring drives in game) and kick the PAT.  W&J 7-6

Then, W&J goes into awful funk in second quarter, mishandling kicks, fumbling runs, dropping passes, kicking poorly.  Thiel takes advantage and takes 16-7 lead into the lockerroom.

Presidents drive the length to score, opening third quarter only to see drive back themselves, putting lead back to 9.. Tomcats conver 3rd/12 & 3rd/9 early in this possession.  TC 23-14

After teams trade punts, W&J chunks it down the field, then gets corner to bite on swing-pass pump fake, leaving McCafferty wide open for TD with 9:50 to play. TC 23-21

Bad, bad pass by LaScola on the end around pass.  Bad, bad call by OC for Thiel from own 10 yard line.  Then, with the interception in hand, Cherish steps out of bounds without necessity....W&J settles for field goal.  W&J 24-23.

Brodland rips ball out making tackle.  Broken play on 3rd/1 at the 8 leads to another field goal.  W&J 27-23  2:07 left.

Blankenship finds people open, moves right up the field, 1st/10 at W&J 13 with about 35 seconds to play.  6 yards on 1st down, out of bounds.
Blank makes bad throw, three steps to wide in endzone, then gets sacked.  Now 4th/7 at the 10.  Second poor throw of the day by Blank, leading LaScola too far in the back left corner of endzone.

Game over.

Thiel rushed for 106 in first half, 9 yards in second.....
Blankenship was 22-29 for 236 and 1 td
Minton 13-45, no scores and injured with about 5 mins left in 3rd.  Did not return.
Blankenship rushed 11-46 and 2 tds.

Swallow was 19-25 for 215 and 2 td.
Mendel 23-105 and 1 td.

Presidents didn't play their best game by any stretch, but found will and way to win, staying in the Pool B hunt.

Both put on a show for a great and receptive crowd, not to mention radio/internet listeners the world over.