FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[oldtimer4774]

Sorry, I knew that.....either way it was the play that cost the Tomcats the game.

[AC24#724]

OT agtree with you whole heartedly on that play as I mentioned a few weeks back after game, no question Thiel wishes that they  had that play back and would of continued some pass and normal run game to control clock and keep WJ offense off field but that is football...breaks and no breaks....I look at WJ fumbles and own recovery's that would of been big time turn arounds if Thiel recovered.........but lets move on to this week against Waynesburg.
Weather should be good for game, mid 50's and sunny, fast track which favors team with speed in skiilled positions and run game of Wayneburg will be there. It's like...don't over pursue or under-estimate what speed can do for any team. 1-2 punch RB's can burn you from anywhere on the field and with some pass game this game will be very intersting.
I would think for sure stacking box will be TC game plan but they could be costly. As far as banged up O Line at Thiel their are player's that could be banged up at this time of season on both teams but will need to play with some discomfort with groin pulls, ham string pull, knee aches, ankle aches etc....
Waynesburg has some hopes for PAC Champiosnhip but must play good Thiel team at home before thinking about WJ.
Should be fun to watch. 2 parts of payback already completed this year with wins over Grove City, Thomas More, Thiel next and WJ afterwards which could be for PAC Chamionshiip... and also a strong comebck from team that started 0-3. I don't foresee Waynesburg thinking of WJ at all at this time though.
What if Thiel beat Waynebsurg, and then Waynesburg goes to WJ and teams all emd up tied for PAC Lead???
Predictions around the corner with the swammy!!

[Cleveland Cartel]

As Like the Swammy my picks will be in later tonight...Big game in Greenville as the Road to the PAC championship could take another turn and possibly setup for a big matchup next weekend.

[Wes Mantooth]

THURSDAY NIGHT TIME FOR PREDICTIONS.

Lets start In New Wilmington.

Bethany 35 @ Westminster 14

Westminster continues to show that they are the worst team in the conference as The Bison pass right over the Titans. TJ Parker scores two early and the game is over.

Huntingdon - 28 @ TMC 10

Dont know much about Huntingdon other than they have put up good fights with heavy weights Trinity(TX) and Wesley. Thats enough for me to crown them victors in this match up. TMC looks to have some O in Monty Collier but not enough.

GCC-14 @ W&J-47

The Swallow And Mendel show continues hopefully right into the playoffs. GCC always plays the Prez tough in GC but are typically blown out at Cameron stadium. Mendel puts up 150 and two TD's and Swallow throws 2 TD's. Kyle Sidebotham boots two FG and surpasses the Mayor. Another game that is over at half time.

SHOWDOWN SATURDAY

Waynesburg- 24 @ Thiel - 28

Waynesburg tries being the spoiler and continue on their Winning ways in the PAC but are denied in the closing minute as Blankenship fires a winning TD to Lascola. Abels and Daniel's running keep Waynesburg in the game as they will run on the Thiel D as it is fast but undersized. Blankenship throws for 250 and two Td's in this game and is the Game of the Wk MVP. After the game Rick Shepas explodes on air and says THE TOMCATS ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE!!!! and we let em off the hook.

Good Luck to All

Go W&J

[South Willy]

Wes...

I hope your right and BC plays a good game at Westminster. Two starting receivers are out this week after injuries at Waynesburg. Bison had no answer for WC running game last week and WRs got knocked out early in the game. Parker will need to have a big game.

[Wes Mantooth]

South

Not good news on the WR. On a good note The Titans dont run the ball so if you can stop the Pass you will be good to go. I still think Bethany will win as they are putting up more of a fight in the conference than Westminster. I have been surprised with Bethanys passing as i figured the new coach being a defensive guy would be more ball control but im a fan of the Air Out Style especially me being a W&J guy.

[Bob.Gregg]

...but im a fan of the Air Out Style especially me being a W&J guy.

More precisely, THAT (fan of Air Out) would make you a much more RECENT W&J guy....

If you know what I mean.

[SaintsFAN]

Yeah maybe Coach Hallett will cancel the Thomas More game tonight before Huntingdon comes all the way up to Crestview Hills.  It sounds like they've played two teams pretty tough in losing efforts.

One thing you don't see is there will be quite a few alumni at this one as they've asked back most of the ex-players back for this one...

[Wes Mantooth]

Saints FAN sounds like i struck a nerve. Well i dont know much about Huntingdon and by looking at there schedule they have played alot tougher schedule then anyone in the PAC. Yes they LOST those games to tough opponents. But when you lose to Trinity(tx) by seven you obviously have some talent to play with those guys.  TMC is no where near as talented as Trinity however i dont think they should cancel the game as they have one thing that is going for them and that is a solid D. Also if you look at common opponents Huntingdon had a comparable score against Wesley to that of Waynesburg who beat TMC. So i opologize but that is what i based my opinion on. On any given Saturday you never know but i like to base my opinions on common opponents.

Bob to answer your question i am a recent president as in the 05 Semifinal 12 win school record team.

[Wes Mantooth]

Sorry Bob i meant 04 team i graduated in 05.

[SaintsFAN]

Wes,

Again, no nerve struck here.  Just wanted to point things out to a few "inside". 

No need to apologize....I like reading about the Armageddon of Thomas More football...no doubt others do too.

The Saints have alot to play for after dropping a game they should have won last season at Huntingdon.

[South Willy]

Wes..

I think the new coaching staff would love to have a balanced attack but the Oline plays 2 freshman and a soph and I just don't think they can out muscle most Ds. RBs are smallish and not a lot of speed. QB is consistent and BC's athletes are all at WR so 3-4 WR sets just work better. Much of the passing yardage are short horizontal passes with a WR running 8-10 yards.
Actually, #4 & #5 WR's starting this week are also good athletes so the air game should still function well.

[Wes Mantooth]

South sounds like the sign of good coaching to me using the talent you have. Bethany while i was playing usually had good athletes like Will Anderson etc. The Lee regime seemed to run the program into the ground not sure why he was hired etc. Hopefully the W&J Bethany rivalry can be resparked as it was always a fun match up when the games were closer. Sounds like Weaver is a good fit.

[South Willy]

Wes 

Coach Weaver tells the recruits that he wants them to play a conference title game at least once while they play at Bethany. He has his work cut out for him over the next 3 years to see that goal for this years freshman. The staff is working hard on recruiting and we need to grab a few more guys from down here in South Florida. Plenty of talent down here but almost no smaller colleges in Florida play football.

[Cleveland Cartel]

Better late Than never but here are the Cartels picks at 11:44 PM....

BC vs WC

Bisons offense rolls against the young and inexperienced Titans.  Veteran leadership at QB and WR with TJ parker is enough to carry the Bisons to victory as they learn how to win on the road. Parker 1 TD 121 recieving yards.....

BC 21
WC 7


Huntingdon vs Tmore:

I agree with Mantooth after reviewing their level of play has been impressive, but being on a Highschool field and on home turf, including the big win against Frostburg.  Tmore finds a way to win another this week by squeaking by with a victory
West 9 tackles FF
Carslisle 14 taclkes INT

Tmore 14
HDON  10

GCC vs WJ

Blowout fashion here at Cameron stadium back to back games.  Mendel and Swallow get the ball rolling early and often....Swallow 3 TD's  Mendel 2 TD rushing 1 recieving

WJ 52
GCC 14


Thiel vs Waynesburg

Darkside D is too much for the Yellow Jackets as the Play calling is held conservative and the Offense protects the ball and runs with intensity.  The Passing game is what helps save Thiel against a tough Yellow Jacket D with only one Senior on defense.   Blankenship 10 yard Scramble   Jon Adams  15 yard TD catch   Daniels 28 yard TD run  Abels 4 yard TD run   

Thiel 28
WBURG 20