FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[South Willy]

SaintsFAN,

We're in a similar scenario playing Otterbein the first week. I don't think we will win the game but I do feel like the Bison will play them tough.

[SaintsFAN]

Yessir....13 more days, until the season starts.

Good luck up at Otterbein,..

[footballfan12]

New to the board! Wanted to see who some of the PAC teams were scrimmaging this year?

I have been reading many of the posts. Saintsfan, Does Thomas More plan on using some incoming freshmen right away or is the QB situation going to make that much of a difference?

Also, SouthWilly, you seem to be down on Bethany. What is the situation there? I see that they are upgrading their facilities and have brought in some quality recruits, what is the deal? Also, do you think Cruse will make it through a whole season this year?

My main concern is in Waynesburg, will they be able to stop anybody after losing so many key factors to their defense?

[SaintsFAN]

i believe you'll see a few freshman play this year for Thomas More.  This will be in the skill positions, as a couple of the new guys bring some great speed to their positions.  Both lines are set with upperclassmen... Meanwhile, the QB derby is going to make both Stellman and Zerhusen better. 

Zerhusen looked very sharp at the intra-squad scrimmage on Saturday..

There's very good competition at each position as a result of the recruiting the staff did..

[South Willy]

Welcome aboard fan12...

I'm not down of the Bison but there are a lot of on defense. They really need some athletes on that side of the ball. The offense will put up plenty of points on anybody in the PAC.

Cruse worked hard all summer down here and both he and McNeil should be a handfull for opposing D's. Soph QB needs to step up. Looking forward to a high scoring season.

Facilities are in place as well as 53 freshman recruits. Probably have some freshmen on defense opening day.

[footballfan12]

Awful Quiet on this board with opening games only about a week away.

I was just wondering how some of the other teams in the conference are fairing? I have not heard much about any teams besides Thomas More, Bethany, W&J? How is Westminster, Grove City, Waynesburg, Thiel, St. Vincent's, and Geneva? Has anyone scrimmaged in the conference yet?

Also, I hear that Waynesburg is primed to overtake W&J in the conference. Heller is looking better than last year and that all of the new guys they brought in are studs. I am sure W&J was happy to escape last year but rumor has it that Waynesburg has marked that game down as revenge.

Other than W&J and Waynesburg, who has a chance to win the conference? Can Thomas More surprise anyone? And what happened to the Tomcats? Also, can DiDonato lead the Grovers to the PAC championship like R.J. Bowers?

Just looking for some answers and trying to see if anyone is interested in talking on this board.

SouthWilly, who is Bethany Scrimmaging this year? And any word how camp is going?

Saintsfan, who does TMC scrimmage? And are there any injury updates?

Cannot wait for the PAC to start.  P.S. - Shepas should be the democratic rep. for President.

[South Willy]

Fan12...

Only a intersquad scrimmage for the Bison this year on Saturday. Not sure what happened there. Scrimmaged Otterbein last fall but they are first on the schedule this season. Word is camp is going well with (knock on wood) minimal injuries. The new turf is a big improvement over old practice "field".

As the Kickoff says, BC needs to find defense quickly, especially at linebacker.

[SaintsFAN]

Awful Quiet on this board with opening games only about a week away.

I was just wondering how some of the other teams in the conference are fairing? I have not heard much about any teams besides Thomas More, Bethany, W&J? How is Westminster, Grove City, Waynesburg, Thiel, St. Vincent's, and Geneva? Has anyone scrimmaged in the conference yet?

Also, I hear that Waynesburg is primed to overtake W&J in the conference. Heller is looking better than last year and that all of the new guys they brought in are studs. I am sure W&J was happy to escape last year but rumor has it that Waynesburg has marked that game down as revenge.

Other than W&J and Waynesburg, who has a chance to win the conference? Can Thomas More surprise anyone? And what happened to the Tomcats? Also, can DiDonato lead the Grovers to the PAC championship like R.J. Bowers?

Just looking for some answers and trying to see if anyone is interested in talking on this board.

SouthWilly, who is Bethany Scrimmaging this year? And any word how camp is going?

Saintsfan, who does TMC scrimmage? And are there any injury updates?

Cannot wait for the PAC to start.  P.S. - Shepas should be the democratic rep. for President.

I think its going to be awfully hard to beat W&J this year...especially with 22 seniors coming back.   With their ball control offense with Swallow, my money is on them.   Waynesburg has a shot at them because its at Waynesburg...in the last week of the year, though if both are undefeated (and they should be) the game will have W&J's attention. 

As far as Thomas More goes....no major injuries to speak of as of last Saturday's scrimmage.  Remember, they also get back two all-PAC players lost in the preseason last year:  Stellman and Steinmetz....  This weekend the Saints scrimmage at Wilmington.  I won't be there (its like going to God's country).  But will be for the Season Opener against John Carroll.

Also, I'm hoping Thomas More gets to leave behind "Step child" status in the PAC... and maybe don't have so many shady calls go against them in 2008.  Notice I said, not as many... lets face it, nobody is perfect.

Anyone would be better than the Obama Nation (play on words intended).  I think its funny how when he introduced his VP the other day for the first time, he said "Our next President Joe Binden"....how right he is. 

[HScoach]

Did anyone attend the WJ scrimamge against Mount Union last night?

Thoughts?

[EC Warrior]

Awful Quiet on this board with opening games only about a week away.

I was just wondering how some of the other teams in the conference are fairing? I have not heard much about any teams besides Thomas More, Bethany, W&J? How is Westminster, Grove City, Waynesburg, Thiel, St. Vincent's, and Geneva? Has anyone scrimmaged in the conference yet?

Also, I hear that Waynesburg is primed to overtake W&J in the conference. Heller is looking better than last year and that all of the new guys they brought in are studs. I am sure W&J was happy to escape last year but rumor has it that Waynesburg has marked that game down as revenge.

Other than W&J and Waynesburg, who has a chance to win the conference? Can Thomas More surprise anyone? And what happened to the Tomcats? Also, can DiDonato lead the Grovers to the PAC championship like R.J. Bowers?

Just looking for some answers and trying to see if anyone is interested in talking on this board.

SouthWilly, who is Bethany Scrimmaging this year? And any word how camp is going?

Saintsfan, who does TMC scrimmage? And are there any injury updates?

Cannot wait for the PAC to start.  P.S. - Shepas should be the democratic rep. for President.

Waynesburg marked the game against W&J as revenge?  In that case it's over, why even play the game?

[South Willy]

I checked with my son this morning at Bethany but no one went to the scrimmage. They are only 20 miles apart so I would think a coach or two might have checked the scrimmage.

[footballfan12]

I do not see why Bethany would need to go and watch W&J and Mount Union Scrimmage. They do not play each other until the second to last game. Bethany will most likely get all of the game films from the season so it is no big deal.

So, I do not see the point in going to watch a scrimmage?

[South Willy]

Fan12...

I agree with your remarks but if my team is ranked outside the top150, hasn't had a .500 season in six years, I'm trying to grow the program and one team is my conference champion....I might be able to learn something that would help by watching two top 10 (maybe 5) teams go at it only 30 minutes away. 

At least I would hope so...

[SaintsFAN]

Fan12...

I agree with your remarks but if my team is ranked outside the top150, hasn't had a .500 season in six years, I'm trying to grow the program and one team is my conference champion....I might be able to learn something that would help by watching two top 10 (maybe 5) teams go at it only 30 minutes away. 

At least I would hope so...

+K, Willy.  Very good reason to head over and watch two very elite programs (that 96% of D3 would love to emulate).   

Also, fan#12...I am very interested to see who Waynesburg can count on for their defense this year.  Sounds like the DE you lost was not only a great player...but a great leader as well.  If I remember correctly, W&J has a decent offense.. I knowing I'm going out on a limb here, but they are going outscore people. 

I will get a look very early this year at the Waynnies to see whats up..

[spikegrouchy]

O.K. PAC fans out there, here are my picks for the first week of D3 action.

Saturday, September 6

McDaniel over Saint Vincent
Washington & Jefferson over Oberlin
Otterbein over Bethany
Dickinson over Grove City
John Carroll over Thomas More
Marietta over Thiel
Heidelberg over Westminster
Wooster over Waynesburg
Seton Hill over Geneva

Looks like it is going to be a long weekend for PAC teams. 

Of course, I never said I was an expert!

What are your picks...?