FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

SaintsFAN · October 12, 2005, 12:59:41 AM

Cleveland,

FSU seems to be a good team with good size...they should challenge the Saints this Saturday. That being said, TMC's defense will not be rusty this weekend at Thomas More. They've had a week to heal up and get back to basics. The offense will also benefit from the off week.

Bethany's coach said the Saints are the most physical team in the PAC. Bottom line, this team knows it must win out and will play with the same reckless abandon over the next 5 games. I think this team could give each team left on the schedule fits if they play as hard as they did prior to the off week.

I might go on a golf trip this weekend with the owner of the company I work for, if not then I will be at the game. Let me know if you are coming to TMC and maybe we can share a pregame pop or two.

Pat Coleman · October 12, 2005, 02:05:37 AM

pac4life didn't read the terms of service and tried to game the system -- registering with a real e-mail address but then changing to a fake one.

Of course, that locks you out of the system, because the fake e-mail address has to be validated before you can post again.

ThielFan · October 12, 2005, 08:16:02 AM

Quote from: Riddell on October 11, 2005, 06:31:18 PM
It was nice to see Thiel display sportsmanship that is mostly dead. They could have run Grove City into the ground but chose to take the high road instead. Not only is Thiel athletic, but they are nice. It will be interesting to see how they handle a team like Waynesburg. The Yellow Jackets are known for their "beat them any way you can" play. Will Thiel sink to their level in order to score another win? If they do, I am sure it will be calculated as the Thiel coaches seem like a classy bunch. I have to admit, I am also looking forward to watching the "fan show" at this next away game. If it is anything like it was at W & J, it will be entertainment that will rival the game itself. There is nothing like an energetic group of fans to spur their team to victory. And I am predicting another victory, Thiel over Waynesburg, 34-10. For all the naysayers out there, Thiel is going all the way!

I don't think that it will be necessary for Thiel to play that way in order to win... if the outcome is no longer in doubt, it certainly wouldn't be necessary to run up the score... other than that... I don't anticipate the Thiel bench cheering for a Waynesburg injury as the Jackets allegedly did at the Thomas More game. I was in attendance last week and appreciated the kneel to end the game, but I do think they should have done it a play or two earlier... I may travel to Waynesburg this weekend but seeing as I work the night previously I would have to go on absolutely no sleep, which might either leave me at home or at the W&J / GCC game. We will have to see... but I will definitely be at Westminster the following week, and quite vocally cheering on my team!! GO CATS!

ThielFan · October 12, 2005, 08:23:31 AM

Here's an interesting side note...

I was watching ESPNU this morning, and across their ticker at the bottom of the screen they actually took time to show the NCAA Division III football rankings... however, they used the

ACFA (sic)

rankings, and only the top 10 ranked teams, so I unfortunately was not able to see Thiel listed. Still, I was surprised they gave Division III even that much of a mention.

Dutch12 · October 12, 2005, 08:59:51 AM

OldPhart - Regarding Abels vs. Minton, both are good backs. I think the edge goes to Minton just because Thiel's offensive line has played outstanding all year. Abels may be a more gifted runner and a bigger threat to break a big play. Minton is not a burner by any means, but he breaks a lot of tackles and takes advantage blocking from that great O-Line.

I'll be at Thiel vs. Waynesburg Saturday so I'll get a chance to see first hand who is more effective. That will be the matchup that determines the game, whichever team establishes the run game will come out on top.

spliskin · October 12, 2005, 10:12:27 AM

Bob,

Daaa, Can you tell I wasn't a math major? Someone grab me a napkin so I can get this egg off my face.

Bob.Gregg · October 12, 2005, 02:28:33 PM

LOL WITH spliskin

Ralph Turner · October 12, 2005, 02:38:21 PM

Thiel fan, ESPN has a contractual obligation to use the ACFA poll.

Cleveland Cartel · October 12, 2005, 03:24:50 PM

ESPN the Ocho has more D 3 information than any other broadcast on TV. You should check it out sometime Thiel Fan.

Cleveland Cartel · October 12, 2005, 04:09:29 PM

Saints,

I anticipate TMC to go against my predictions. I am a fan of TMC just by the way they play the game. They are passionate and relentless to the ball and I love that. An aggressive defense with an offense soon to be clicking on all cylinders will hopefully bring it together one of these Saturdays!! TMC is a very tough ball club to put points up on, let alone defeat, and I hope they do win and it will make for an awesome matchup when the go up against WJ and Thiel later on in the season. Counting on the fact that all of those teams mentioned to win their games before their matchups.

Do not get it twisted!! I am already a Fan of your team!!

More PAC representation in the Playoffs the better the conference seems to be in the Nation of D3!!!

I had to pick something! 8)

Cleveland Cartel · October 12, 2005, 04:11:34 PM

I have officially graduated to Second Stringer and I the biggest influence early in my career has been Pat Coleman and the D3 Guru's. Thanks for making me realize I know very little and you know alot more guys!! JK

the_burghboy · October 12, 2005, 11:50:40 PM

Is it a 1pm game for Waynesburg/Thiel?

I have a fist full of Pitt/USF tickets and my family is going to abandon me this weekend. Thinking of a road trip, but watching a Grove City matchup is not interesting to me.

Cleveland Cartel · October 13, 2005, 10:02:14 AM

Burgh,

It's good to see you still come around we haven't heard from you in awhile buddy! The game starts at 1:30 due to it being a Homecoming game for the Yellow Jackets.

Hope that works for you!!

PittTBCW · October 13, 2005, 10:03:21 AM

I believe the Thiel/Waynesburg game is a 1:30pm start.

Good Luck this week Tomcats!!

1-0 every week all season long

Stay focused and remember...

"Take care of the small things, and the big things will happen!"

Cleveland Cartel · October 13, 2005, 10:05:37 AM

For the Record,

I would scalp those Pitt tickets this year. Give Dave and the boys a few years to get that program back on track. 2006 Starting QB Shane Murray will lead the way, but untill then I would not expect much out of the Panthers! Then again I can not say much more than that because the Bucks are definetly out of the National Championship picture and could very well lose to a strong Michigan St. team who has plenty of Offense but not very agood on defense.