FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[Jeremybozz]

Blackwell did kick a 47 yard Field Goal for BC vs W&J but missed an extra point. The weather will come into play for both Kickers as well.

[Cleveland Cartel]

DUTCH,

That has been a major concern of mine throughout the season.  Thiel's field goal unit has been less than stellar to say the least.  Not just missed kicks but bad snaps and blocked attempts as well.  If the game comes down to a field goal attempt late in the game it will be very interesting. 

Thiel's unit has been less than stellar but its the blame is not on one person here or there, like you said its been very messy and they have had bad snaps fall starts, poor blocking, and missed kicks.
If anyone can ignore past experience and focus on today and that next kick its leip and his current kicker Koyl.  An all state selection in the state of Ohio he not only has a boot, but the kid has a knack for making plays in big situations.  Thiel will kick field goals this weekend if needed, and their field goal team will come through in the clutch.  They have been messy, but the team has picked them up throughout the season and they will return the favor this weekend. 
Currently still snowing here in cleveland and more is supposed to come down through today and tonight!!!! 

[critic]

 will be interesting wathing the kicking game of the BC &Thiel game, especially if the weather continues to be poor.  More importantly than fieldgoals is the two punt block teams in this contest, both have been blocking punts through out the season. As in all games special teams will be a major deciding factor. 

Any thoughts on the possibility of a shootout,or will this game be an unexpected defensive battle? 

Will these two teams have a different game plan in case of poor weather?

Any toughts from the gurus.....

[Jeremybozz]

Having predicted that the W&J and BC score would resemble the 59-42 and 55-48 games of years past I don't know what kind of game it will be.

[PittTBCW]

I think this game will be lower scoring then orginanally thought. The weather will be an impact but I think the playoffs and defenses will tighten up both teams. I think the weather conditions will help Thiel vs the run and help contain on the D3's top rushers.

Any BC fans coming up Friday night I plan to hit up some local taverns or bars! Let me know if you  will be in town....would love to talk some fball over some drinks as mentioned above! Leaving Pgh around 3ish!

[Llamaguy]

I think this game will be lower scoring then orginanally thought. The weather will be an impact but I think the playoffs and defenses will tighten up both teams. I think the weather conditions will help Thiel vs the run and help contain on the D3's top rushers.

Any BC fans coming up Friday night I plan to hit up some local taverns or bars! Let me know if you  will be in town....would love to talk some fball over some drinks as mentioned above! Leaving Pgh around 3ish!

Thanks TBCW,
I got some great info from Cartel. Kid, myself and a few others are planning on going to Quaker State in Sharon. Plan on being there between 7 & 8pm. Also we plan on setting up our tailgate at 9am near you'all by the stadium on Saturday. It will be a great day for some D3 football. Thanks for hospitality ahead of time and good luck to both teams!

[warriors_in_06]

There's seems to be a nice preview of the Thiel-Bridgewater game at the Youngstown Vindicator site: http://www.vindy.com/content/sports/local_regional/index.php, but you have to be a subscriber to get it. Can anyone get it and post it here?

[pakownr97]

Thanks to all of you Thiel posters for wishing a safe journey for all of us BC supporters.  Hopefully a trip to Jopson Field in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley will be in your future so we can return the favor.

Not sure whether I'll be able to make it or not, as I have bronchitis and I don't know if I should or not.  We live in western MD, so its only about a 4 hour trip for us.  We were planning on leaving Saturday around 430am, then staying Saturday night in Sharon.  We've already booked our room.

Please continue to update us on road conditions, as there may be others leaving Saturday am.

I know I'll just lie around and pout if I don't go, but eight hours out in the cold might not be the best thing for me. 

Here's to a clean, well-officiated game with no injuries for either team.

[Pat Coleman]

There's seems to be a nice preview of the Thiel-Bridgewater game at the Youngstown Vindicator site: http://www.vindy.com/content/sports/local_regional/index.php, but you have to be a subscriber to get it. Can anyone get it and post it here?

No. That would be a violation of the newspaper's copyright and we wouldn't allow it.

[Cleveland Cartel]

Pat I am pretty sure you mentioned this earlier, but what games will you be at this weekend?  And were you guys able to get a D3football writer at the Bridgewater vs Thiel game Saturday?

[Cleveland Cartel]

The head coach before Leipheimer and crew came in was David Armstrong I believe.  My question is about an article i was reading on d3football about a David Armstrong being fired after one year of being a head coach for Lousiana College.  Is this the same Armstrong who used to coach at Thiel in the early 90's?  Or is it a coincidence that they have the same name if in fact it is?

CONFUSED!

[spliskin]

Cleveland,

I'm certain that is NOT the same Armstrong. The Dave Armstrong that used to work for Thiel works now for Notre Dame College in Cleveland, OH as the Dean of Admissions. He has been out of coaching since his firing at Thiel after the 2000 season. I'm sure "Dave Armstrong" is a fairly common name.

[Cleveland Cartel]

Spliskin,

Thank you and I do believe you are correct that sounds familiar to what Dave Armstrong is doing now a days.  Thanks again....

[pakownr97]

How are the roads up there guys?  I think I'm coming up in the morning.

[Cleveland Cartel]

pak,

Roads are fine I am looking out the window now and cars are moving quickly and the highways and streets in the suburban cities are more than clear and easy to drive on.  I got about 7 inches here on the west side of Cleveland and the snow is melting because of the beautiful day,  No clouds and Pure sun!!  With a high of 35 right now.  Roads should be good to drive on tommorrow because no more snow is expected to fall I believe, and the weather is supposed to continue to get warmer with a warm front coming up from the south.  So there will most likely be no snow on the field tommorrow, and there will roads should be clear with just puddles left over from the melting snow.  Happy Trails!