FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[PittTBCW]

Utah,

I can not see them leaving the PAC for football!

Go Tomcats!!!

[OldPhart]

Whew!  When I saw halftime score at GCC knotted at 14 and the 2nd quarter score with Waynesburg leading 21-0 I thought that I had entered the PAC alternate universe.  Couldn't make it to the game today. Anyone at the TC/Waynesburg game care to share their insights?   Dutch12?

[Dutch12]

OldPhart,

I just got back from the Thiel game.  I have to give Waynesburg credit they did a great job of keeping Minton in check.  Thiel struggled to run the ball.  The only problem is when you put 9 guys in the box to stop the run you are vulnerable though the air.  Chambers ended up with 11 catches for 177 yards and 2 tds.  Satterfield broke a school record and threw for 336 yards 3 tds.  It was a great game, but certainly 21-0 was a little scary.  Again, I give Waynesburg a lot of credit as well as Thiel for getting a big win on the road after being down early.  The Thiel defense stepped it up in the second half keeping Waynesburg off the board and forcing overtime.  Thiel had a chance to win it in regulation with about 50 seconds left on a 25 yard field goal, but there was a low snap and Waynesburg blocked the attempt. 

[OldPhart]

I just started wondering - besides Thiel's victory today what other SUCCESSFUL 21+ point comebacks have there been in D3?   I know that Rowan came back earlier this year from a 28-7 deficit against I-AA Robert Morris to win. So I know these things happen more than one might think.  Out of idle curiosity (I already tried NCAA and doing a search of D3F's page for comeback wins) does anyone have any idea of what the largest deficit that was surmounted for a win is?

I think the last time a posited a records question - I was directed with a suitable amount of egg on my face to consult Around the Nation.  Hopefully, the answer isn't so obvious that I will be humiliated again. 

[Pat Coleman]

Here's what the NCAA record book has:

MOST POINTS OVERCOME TO WIN A GAME
33—Wis.-Platteville vs. Wis.-Eau Claire, Nov. 8, 1980
(trailed 33-0 with 7:00 left in 2nd quarter; won 52-
43); Salisbury vs. Randolph-Macon, Sept. 15, 1984
(trailed 33-0 with 14:18 left in 2nd quarter; won 34-
33); Lakeland vs. Concordia (Wis.), Oct. 11, 1997
(trailed 33-0 with 7:53 left in 3rd quarter; won 41-
33)

[spliskin]

Today's scary Thiel win should remind them that every week people will be coming at them with everything they've got. They can't afford to take anyone lightly.

It looks like Waynesburg found some weaknesses on both Thiel's offense (run game anyway) and run defense. TC needs to get back to work to fix these problems if they want to run the table and have a chance in the postseason (if they get there).

[oldtimer4774]

Just for everyone to know---  3 out of 5 of Thiel's starting offensive lineman did not play in the game and it showed---- they should be back soon

[ThielFan]

I was not at the TC/WC game on Saturday... and a darn good thing too, or my wife probably would have brought me home in a straitjacket afterwards!  I listened to the game on the radio, which was plenty agonizing enough!  I have a couple of questions for anybody that might have been there.  First off, did Waynesburg have any kind of real shot at running back that blocked field goal at the end of regulation?  And secondly, what is the deal with that train that kept going by and blowing its whistle during the game?!   Are there tracks that run right alongside the field?  I was laughing like crazy because it conjured up images of the opening scenes of "Brewster's Millions" in my head!

4-0 PAC, Two to go!  Let's pack Westminster full next week and give THIEL the home crowd!  It's a skort 15 minute drive for me, so I will definitely be there!  Go CATS!

[Dutch12]

Thielfan, 

Waynesburg did have a good chance of returning the blocked field goal for six.   The ball was picked up by one of the waynesburg corners who had some speed.  Luckily for Thiel someone took a good angle and pushed him out of bounds around midfield.  Then they tacked on a 15 yard personal foul penalty which gave waynesburg the ball in Thiel territory.  Thiel picked off a pass the next play though and time ran the clock out.  Also, if you've never been to Waynesburg, there is a train track that runs directly behing the visitors bench and there were 4 or 5 trains that passed by during the game.

[OldPhart]

Thanks Pat - 33 points - yikes  Hopefully, Thiel will decide NOT to try for the comeback record, but after spotting W&J 14 and Waynesburg 21 ...

[PittTBCW]

Today's scary Thiel win should remind them that every week people will be coming at them with everything they've got. They can't afford to take anyone lightly.

It looks like Waynesburg found some weaknesses on both Thiel's offense (run game anyway) and run defense. TC needs to get back to work to fix these problems if they want to run the table and have a chance in the postseason (if they get there).

Your Right!!!

Thiel will be marked each and every week since they are the leaders of the PAC right now. I think this scare will give them motivation to work hard each and every week so that a let down does not occur and ruin their perfect season!

Great job by both teams. I was at the game as well and Waynesburg had Thiel on the ropes. The Thiel coaching staff did a great job as Waynesburg took away their running game which was their strong point. The defense also kept Waynesburg out of the endzone in the second half and created a few turnovers, none as important as the 2nd half opening drive which gave the offense a short field which they capitalized on to get within 7.

Waynesburg is not a bad team by any means. I think they have a solid defense and some people who are game breakers on offense. I was surprised to see the speed of Abels. He really impressed me. I also liked the way the safties, especially Tenney came up and supported the run vs Thiel.

Good win Cats

Stay focused!

[Riddell]

I was at the Thiel v. Waynesburg game on Saturday.  Wow, what a heart stopper!!!  It was obvious Waynesburg spent the past week studying Minton's every move.  By Saturday, they probably knew him better than he knows himself.  It was great to see him rally at the end of the game though.  Satterfield also seemed a little off the first half; not like him to get rattled.  He stayed true to his nature however, and ended up breaking the school passing record!  I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall in the Thiel locker room during half time.  The Thiel fans, like the team, were slow to warm up, but as the end result showed, the Thiel machine found itself in high gear by the end of the game.  Hopefully the team, the coaches and the fans will crank it up right from kickoff this Saturday.  Two come from behind wins are two too many.  Thiel needs to roll onto Westminster campus and OWN it!

Thielfan: If the Thiel fans stay true to their past displays of affection for their team (and I am sure they will), Thiel WILL have the home crowd advantage at Westminster!

[Riddell]

Cleveland Cartel and Dutch 12:  You both said you played for Thiel...What positions?? 

[Dutch12]

I played strong safety. 

[PittTBCW]

What years??