FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[ThielFan]

I'm looking for Big Steve and the Thiel O-Line to really dominate the ground game against a questionable Westminster rushing defense this weekend.  The Tomcats will really be looking to get that rushing attack back on track after the huge struggle they had against the Yellowjackets on Saturday.  Thiel will also pile their defense up to try to stop Sean Buggey from running the ball for Westminster, as he is among the PAC leaders in rushing.  Westminster will have to find a way to pass the ball to relieve some of the pressure on their running game.  The Westminster coaching staff will have to be sharp on defense in order to call plays that will allow them to keep Minton bottled up inside without letting Chambers get behind their secondary as we saw happen to Waynesburg in the second half of last week's game.  We'll have to see how it plays out on Saturday!

GO CATS!

[PittTBCW]

Lets get it started early this week

Predictions.......

Saturday, October 22

Thiel at Westminster, 1:30
Waynesburg at Grove City, 1:30
Bethany at W&J, 7:00
Thomas More at Anderson, 1:30

I will post mine tomorrow sometime.

I saw the Thiel @ Westminster game time as 1 and 1:30

I am pretty sure its 1:30 anyone know for sure?

[Dutch12]

I played '94 - '98 and was an assistant coach in '99.  I've tried to erase most of my playing days from my memory  I call it my character building years. 

[ThielFan]

PAC's web site lists the time for Thiel @ Westminster as 1:30, and I trust them. 

Here's my predictions, for what they're worth:

Thiel 35
Westminster 10

Waynesburg 28
Grove City 7

Bethany 0
Wash & Jeff 49

and the game that might be the most interesting,

Thomas More 14
Anderson 10

I'm sure I'll be wearing some egg on my face after this weekend over those... I'm never much good at these kind of things.

What a tough scheduling break for Bethany... they go into this game 0-5 PAC with W&J being their last chance to win a conference game this year, at precisely the point in the season where W&J knows they need to win every game and get a little help to win the PAC again.  The Presidents are going to be a juggernaut.

[Bob.Gregg]

PAC's web site lists the time for Thiel @ Westminster as 1:30, and I trust them.

That's probably a decent thought since the Conference SID is the Westminster SID.

Of course, there was that thing two weeks ago.

And, they could be trying to get the game started BEFORE the Tomcat masses arrive.

Hummmm, now what time DOES the game start?

Joe???

[OldPhart]

NOW I know what happened to Thiel at Waynesburg - the scheduled starting time must have been mixed up there too and the bus with the defense didn't show up until a half hour into the game!    Seriously though, I am impressed with the excellent game plan W-burg had going into the game.  They quickly took advantage of Thiel's inability to adjust to the outside running game early.  I expect it will be a worthwhile game in Greenville next year too.

[Cleveland Cartel]

Saints Fan,

I am dissapointed in TMC this week, but with the lack of offense the last few games everyone could of assumed that this would of happened at least once or twice the rest of the way.  I wish they would of won and taken care of business but from what I heard they were rotating QB's including a Freshmen for most of the game?  Does anyone have any comments on this game???

[ThielFan]

NOW I know what happened to Thiel at Waynesburg - the scheduled starting time must have been mixed up there too and the bus with the defense didn't show up until a half hour into the game!    Seriously though, I am impressed with the excellent game plan W-burg had going into the game.  They quickly took advantage of Thiel's inability to adjust to the outside running game early.  I expect it will be a worthwhile game in Greenville next year too.

<LOL>  That would be one explanation for what happened on Saturday!!  Seriously, though, I know we all expected Abels to have a good performance, but I couldn't believe the way they lit up the scoreboard and controlled the ball with their running backs in the first half.  Didn't they open the game with something like 13 straight running plays?  Kudos to Leipheimer for finding a way to keep Thiel focused and getting them back in the game.  There's no way I miss this game next year when they come to Greenville... but I'll have to pack a lunch because I think it will be a LONG day!

[ThielFan]

I played '94 - '98 and was an assistant coach in '99.  I've tried to erase most of my playing days from my memory  I call it my character building years. 

I don't blame you... those were some pretty rough years for the 'Cats... though I didn't arrive on campus until '96, and if I remember correctly, as thin as the win column was  from '96 to '99, it was worse before then.

[SaintsFAN]

Cleveland,

From what I hear TMC had to bring in the freshman at QB, because the other Senior got hurt.  The kid is going to be a good one, has good feet and a good arm.  We'll see how it goes from here....

As far as the loss goes, it doesn't really change anything.  Same as a week ago, the Saints won't have a chance to get into the playoffs unless they win the PAC.

I'm disappointed, but like you said this was going to happen if they didn't score points.  I'm sure Coach Hallett and his staff are working hard to correct their mistakes..

[PittTBCW]

Predictions:

Thiel at Westminster, 1:30

I think Thiel will go into a swarm of bees at Westminster and will stuggle early despite coming away with a win. Westminster scores early but not often and Minton paves the way as Thiel gets their running game back on track vs the Titans. Chambers and Satterfield also connect for 2 TD's as the Tomcats take one step closer to winning the PAC. Another gutsy day for the Tomcat defense as they allow the Titans under 60 yards rushing and 200 total yards.

Thiel 34 Westminster 7

Waynesburg at Grove City, 1:30

I think this will be one of the best games this week. Waynesburg will run and run and run their way to a victory behind Abels. The Grove City defense will make it tough, but just not tough enough as Tenney leads the Yellow Jackets defense against the Wing T attack of GCC.

Waynesburg 21 Grove City 14


Bethany at W&J, 7:00

Under the lights at Cameron Stadium is magical for the Presidents as Edwards throws for 400+ yards in an easy victory vs the Bison. Krepps adds 3 TD's and the one two combo of Mendal and Zitselburger do not give the Bison a chance. The W&J defense gets the egg. Despite a decent effort from Bethany the lack of stops on defense and offense sustaining a drive equals a long night in Wash PA.


W&J 56 Bethany 0


Thomas More at Anderson, 1:30

Injuries to Qb's makes it tough on the Saints. The one thing they do have is Defense and that is what gets them into the victory circle this week as they get the road win at Anderson.

TM10 Anderson 3

Good Luck PAC

and GO Tomcats!!!

[Dutch12]

Predictions for the week :

Waynesburg 17 Grove City 10 - Both teams are one dimensional offensively, both will load up on defense against the run.  The speed of Abels and Daniels gives Waynesburg the advantage.

W&J 48 Bethany 7 - I'm going out on a limb saying Bethany will keep the Presidents under 50, at night, at Cameron. -  Way out

TMC 17 Anderson 13 - TMC bounces back from last weeks loss and get's a defensive td to secure the win.

Thiel 42 Westminster 13 - Thiel will get back to being balanced running and throwing the ball offensively.  Westminster will try to duplicate what Waynesburg did running the ball in the first half against Thiel last week, but the Tomcats will be prepared and keep Buggey in check. 

[OldPhart]

As far as the loss goes, it doesn't really change anything.  Same as a week ago, the Saints won't have a chance to get into the playoffs unless they win the PAC.

IMO TMC's ONLY chance to get to the playoffs now is to win out.  With losses to two unranked teams and with no AQ in the PAC this year, winning the PAC won't be enough for the Saints.

[SaintsFAN]

oldphart,

agreed.  That is what I meant to say earlier.

[Ron Boerger]

IMO TMC's ONLY chance to get to the playoffs now is to win out.  With losses to two unranked teams and with no AQ in the PAC this year, winning the PAC won't be enough for the Saints.

I doubt anyone with two losses gets into the playoffs (unless they win a conference which has a Pool A).  Two losses to unranked teams would put TMC behind a whole host of two-loss teams which did lose to contenders.