FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[Cleveland Cartel]

On the topic of No hands....

Did anyone see the wrestler from an Iowa highschool who was born with no hands or legs on CNN Larry King live two nights ago?  The young man lost 135 matches in a row, but was constantly improving and learning how to use his body to his advantage.  His senior year he won 35 matches and placed in the top ten in the state.  He has wrote a book that has been ready by superstars such as Troy Aikman and Arnold.  It is supposely a top seller right now, unfortenatly I can not remember the name of the book, but it was just amazing to see this young man wrestle without the extremities that we are born with.  Not only is he a winner already in life, but he continues to inspire everyone around him.  Good Book from what I hear wish I could remember what it was called.

[PittTBCW]

Because Thiel doesn't have history as a top program it looks like most voters are assuming W&J isn't nearly as good as they thought rather than believing Thiel can beat a top 10 team at this point.  As has been pointed numerous times recently the polls really are nothing more than a topic for discussion.  As long as you keep winning you will continue to gain respect.

Ding! Ding! Ding!!!

We have a winner!

I learned the hard way by opening my mouth.

You are right.

That is why I am not saying a single word about the coaches poll.

The Tomcats will fly under the radar and finish the season 10-0 as long as they can continue to take care of buisness week after week and do not have a let down.

Focus on Grove City this week men!

[OldPhart]

It doesn't pertain to the PAC, but there is a good article in the USA Today about the Willamette head football coach who was born with no hands.  Pretty inspiring story. 

I wanted to be a WR but coach said I had "no hands".    Yeah - I know it is bad taste but I couldn't resist.

On a more serious note, I went to school with a fellow who had no arms - just "flippers" - I guess that dates me to the thalidomide era.  Anyway, he was on the soccer team at Alma with me - until he sprained an ankle.  Considering he took notes, performed personal hygiene, and everything else with his feet - he decided that soccer was just too dangerous for his personal/academic health.   Great guy with a great sense of humor - he didn't even lose his cool with his "friend" who set him up for an appointment with the Marine recruiter.  Swear to God it wasn't me - I couldn't risk letting my negative karma leap into double (maybe triple) digits.   

Now, I will get back to AMERICAN football: I think the picks are easy, but the scores are a bit less so.  If this board eventually generates enough pick 'em interest to spawn a daughter board I would suggest that we might think about appointing a spreadmeister similar to what Wally is doing for the NCAC.  When everyone expects Thiel/W&J/Waynesburg to win this week a spread would make it so people would really think through their picks.

All this said - here are my two cents - with a far less detailed play-by-play than some of my board colleagues:

Thiel 42 GCC 7.  Since Thiel has yet to be held below 38 by any defense this yearI question why others think that GCC will be the first one?  Do you think everyone will be too tired to put up points this week?  Nah - its homecoming AND its GCC.  I think there will be plenty of motivation to keep piling it on.  GCC is going to try to run - Tomcats will be up to the challenge. 

W&J 49 Westminster 7.  Yes, I know I see the TC GCC game with nearly the same numbers.  I don't think that W&J is going to go out of their way to put up points.  But they can and should put up points on Westmin.

Waynesburg 28 Bethany 14 - Abels will run and Bethany will try to keep up.

Geneva 28 Malone 21 - Not really interesting to us this year - but since Geneva is part of the PAC I'll keep track of them.

[Riddell]

I've been watching this Thiel hype for a while now, and I belive it's time to comment.  I was an observer at the Thiel v. W&J game last week and was struck by several factors.  First, it's obvious that the Thiel team is determined.  This was apparent from the moment they took the field; I quite literally felt the energy.  I'm not sure what the chair in the end zone and the contact with the helmet was all about, but whatever it symbolized, it worked!  Second, the coaching seemed unshakable.  Finally, the Thiel fans were "alive"!  It is obvious to me that they love this team!  I look forward to the Grove City game on Saturday.  This is the team to watch...

[Cleveland Cartel]

Old Phart,


Funny stuff about your buddy from school.  And also my dentist is from Alma and the guy love thats school.  When I was looking at colleges the guy would send me info on Alma!!!  Anyways  great predictions for this week, and I am deifnetly interested into a pick em board. 

Riddell,  the Thiel Fans are passionate for their team.  If you ever go to their home games they are one of the most exciting atmospheres in the PAC and also draw huge crowds for all their games.  The school and staff does a tremendous job in gettting everything prepared and ready for the incoming crowds!

Joke of the Day:

A turtle is walking through a New York City alley minding his own business till a bunch of snails come up to him.  They beat him up and take his money off of him.  Hours late the police come for questioning.  They cop says to the turtle, "What happened?"  Turtle replied, "I dont remember it all happened so quickly!"

That was in the new FHM not bad.....

10-4

Name this Movie....

Sorry boys the bakery is closed!

[Cleveland Cartel]

P. Coleman,

Any pregame prediction on the games for the PAC this weekend?  Everyone has added their input and now we need yours.

It is not official till the GURU puts in his 2 cents......

[Pat Coleman]

I know you're new to the board ... at least this time around ... but there's a reason why you haven't seen me predict games on any of the conference boards. I don't want to be perceived as having a reason to root for or against any particular team, and you know full well there are people who would think that.

[PittTBCW]

Cleveland,

Its American Pie

Good Luck this weekend fellas!!!

[Cleveland Cartel]

Pitt,

Nice try but it is Van Wilder...When he makes the special doughnuts with the help of his Bulldog.  Pittsburgh folks were never the brightest from what I saw!  JK  Atleast you know how to play football and have a winning NFL team down there, but I will say this after watching the Montour football team on ESPN I am kinda in shock when I first saw them practice.  There is noway this team will win one game because they looked aweful.  They have been doing alright and are playing with alot of confidence and heart.  They better not lose their stud running back either!

[Cleveland Cartel]

Pat,

Understandable but unfortenate because the public loves to inquire and talk about who the analysts picked to win the games. 

With the additions of Geneva and St. Vincent to the conference in 2007 that conference will be at 9 strong and the teams will only be open to 1 non conference game?  Is that how it would work or would the scheduling be more like the Big Ten and have possible discrepencies like the year Iowa and Ohio St never played each other and both went undefeated in the conference and well on their ways to big bowl games. 

Pat, do you know how D3 conferences handle this situation?

Does it vary by conference?

[PittTBCW]

Cleveland,

You are right it is Van Wilder I was actually posted the wrong movie. Van Wilder is my favorite movie so I should have nailed that one.


What about this movie quote:
"Mr. Davis will you go to the prom with me?"

Steelers face a tough one vs a very good SD team this Monday Night. I am curious to see how they respond after losing to New England.

[the_burghboy]

Montour has won one game, if you can believe that. 

I have watched about twenty minutes of it, and I would be pretty irritated if my son/daughter were involved with the team or worse, the cheerleaders.

They had the Miami Heat cheerleaders in the last episode, and although the male in me didn't mind, would not have been thrilled to see them gyrating around in the gym while the students were watching. 

[Dutch12]

I haven't seen any of the Montour show yet.  Sounds like it was a pretty bad idea in retrospect.

Looking forward to the Thiel - GCC game this weekend for homecoming.  Hopefully the tomcats will keep it rolling against the GCC wing T. - Definately will be a different from what they had to defend against last weekend with W&J's no huddle multiple receiver attack.  Should be a great atmosphere.

Go Tomcats!

[Cleveland Cartel]

Burgh Boy,

You are exactly right!  The cheerleaders are alot better than the Football Team!  I did not mind seeing that myself either, but honestly without their runningback Dick and the Ray would have no hope of turning that program around.  Its entertaining but interesting to see if those kids and coaches can produce a winning team.  How about one of their coaches who got suspended for a racial slur??  Unbelievable! 

On the positive side for them their cheerleaders have more trophys than probably all sports combined at that school!!

And Pitt: I have no clue you stumped me on that one....

Steelers do have a tough test against a rolling San Diego team.  I am looking forward to that Monday Nite game compared to the Cardinals and Niners who are battling it out for the 1 & 2 picks in next years draft!

[Pat Coleman]

If you have nine teams in the league that means everyone plays eight conference games and you have two non-conference games to schedule. I am sure the PAC would play a full round-robin.