FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[ADL70]

SanintsFan It seems that whenever anyone says anything positive about an up-and-coming team, posters on this and other boards accuse them of delusions of Mt Union.  A 9-0 record is difficult regardless of the quality of the competition.  We aren't saying CMU will rout Thiel, to the contrary we've said it will be a tough game.  Likewise, we haven't said they'd beat W&J if matched in the playoffs.  I don't see anything out of line that has been stated.  CMU and W&J weren't that far appart in the common opponent games to date.  I hope they will meet on the 18th.

BDT, I still think Del Valley is the most promising opponent for CMU next year based upon the Open Dates link.  Rochester is a team on the rise.  Are they on CMU's sched in 08 & 09 as well?  The are on CWRU's.  That would get them half back in the UAA.  Good to cut Hiram loose (although they come back in 08 and 09).  Interesting that despite not having met for a number of years, W&J is still CMU's most played opponent.  I se they get Wittenberg in 08 & 09 as well.

[BDTartan]

Rochester is only on the schedule for 07'.  They also cut back on the PAC teams in  their schedule.  They have one open date in 08' and 09'. 

What kind of teams are Ohio Wesleyan and Allegheny?  Kenyon?  They are also on the schedule in 08' and 09'.

[Bob.Gregg]

BD, despite the fact that I cover the PAC, I'm rooting for the Andrew Tartans (Carnegie & Mellon).

Nothing would I enjoy more than an opening-round NCAA matchup of CMU & W&J.  Your place, our place, anyplace.

I'm one of the very few posters on this board that actually remember the Presidents & Tartans playing every year, and the battles they were.

And, as I've mentioned before, a W&J win would give me an opportunity to rub it in to my MENSA older brother (CMU '74).

My the turf rise up to meet your feet.  My the sun shine always on your back.  Good luck, godspeed and, hopefully, see you next week.

Sorry, Tomcats, just can't bring root for you this week.

[Cleveland Cartel]

Last Minute last Week of the season Predictions from the Cartel....

WJ vs Bisons...

Presidents take care of business and wrap up another solid season in the PAC by goign 9-1 and the only loss to a very talented Salisbury team.

45-7
TJ parker wraps up a solid career but not a very good outing today for the Bisons.  Will South WIlly's dreams of Cruse re-writing the record books at Bethany.  Stay Tuned!


GCC vs MM

GCC Didonato try to get the team on track for a better showing next year but they just dont have enough ammo in the barrell...

GCC 14
MM 28

Waynesburg vs WC

The Jackets wrap up to stellar careers for their dual runningbacks with Daniels and Abels scoring a few TD's and both running for over 100 yards.

Jackets 35
WC 14

Game of the Week:

CMU vs TC

What will be a wet and rainy day in ALumni Stadium.

Thiel's Darkside Defense will be amped to stop the run in the first half, but CMU will continue to stick with what has got them to 9-0 and run the ball inside and outside.  Solid numbers will be put up by CMU, but THiel will rely on the bend but dont break defense.  And Blankenship and Minton get the Thiel O rolling in the second half to skate away with the victory.

Final from Greenville:
TC 27
CMU 21

[Cleveland Cartel]

Good luck to all PAC teams and Seniors today....

And to WJ stay healthy so you are ready to take your game to the next level against whoever your foe will be. 

 

[CMURyan]

Well, you were basically right about Thiel's "bend-don't-break" defense, but CMU's defense didn't even bend until Thiel went into the two minute drill.  Looks like a WJ-CMU matchup next weekend.

[SaintsFAN]

TMC 21
MSJ 17

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Great win for the Saints' Seniors.


Congrats to CMU

[BDTartan]

It "looks" like we are playing W&J but I'm waiting til' tomorrow to start counting my chickens.

[BVHawk]

Congrats to Washington & Jefferson on making the playoffs!

[Cleveland Cartel]

Congrats to WJ and CMU in making the playoffs!!!

[BDTartan]

Yeah, but let's wait til' tomorrow to be sure, and let's see if they get a chance to face-off in the first round.

I just wish there was some way to watch it.  I personally don't get ESPNews.

[BVHawk]

Don't they usually webcast it from the D3Football.com website?

[BVHawk]

Regardless, I should be able to watch it and will try to post the results (good news I have a feeling) ASAP.  Not guaranteeing that I'll be the first to respond though, but I should be close!

[Cleveland Cartel]

Bd,

To my knowledge D3 has no live feed from the Selection show on to the site.  THose with ESPN news will get this feed.  I believe one year they also simultanesly had the broadcast on ESPN 2 awhile back for those who did not recieve ESPN news.  Maybe we will have a shot today....

Great Game yesterday with the TOmcats and CMU....I was truly impressed with the efficiency and stubborness on the defensive side of the ball.  If a WJ vs CMU matchup is drawn it will be a tremendous game for the PA schools.  THe stubborn defense vs the explosive offense.  It will be interesting to see who has the better game plan goign into that week if it is predicted as everyone expects.

COngrats again on the victory.....And goodluck with Next week CMU and PREZ!

[BDTartan]

Yes, the Tartan D is quite stingy.  They only gave up more than 7 points twice all year(again, weak schedule) and statistically did well too.  My only fear is that the D has a penchant to give up big plays here and there.  The only big play for Thiel yesterday was the TD and that was blown coverage by a safety.  The WR caught the ball in the endzone with not a white shirt in sight.  I'm not worried a bunch considering that everytime I've seen them get gashed they come right back and hit you in the mouth.  We'll see what happens, but if W&J and CMU meet up then I expect a great game.  Hopefully the emotions from the past and why CMU won't schedule them in the regular season won't creep up and put the players on edge.  I don't know what was going on yesterday at Thiel but most of the Tomcats acted like CMU stole their candy.  Lots of hitting going on after the whistle and a couple uncalled for shots on CMU guys standing around waiting for a punt to be downed.  I wouldn't say they played dirty, they just seemed frustrated.

By the way, congrats to Thomas Moore for knocking off previously unbeaten MSJ.