FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[SaintsFAN]

I'll be here.  If you think I'd go home (win or lose) and deal with the huge flong of miscreants begging for an ungodly influx of processed sugar, you're out of your mind....

I'll be here, win or lose, as I have been since d3football.com appeared on the information super highway (thanks, Al Gore).

I'll be here, win or lose, because I learned a long time ago that the sun will still come up over Beau Street hill in the morning regardless of what happens at the foot of South Main Street hill...

I'll be here, SaintsFan.

The question is, will you be in Washington, PA for the game?

Oh I'm not questioning you, Bob.  You're an original on here ... one who I remember trying to bring some debate onto the board when it was populated by wanna-be gangstas and somehow assistant coaches making predictions while speaking in Ghetto Tongue.  

I WISH I was going to Washington, PA --- as it is I have to help my mom do some moving this weekend.  Since she's divorced from my pops, she doesn't get much help.  I expect a great game --- and look forward to hearing whatever you have to say about it.... because I won't be able to grasp what has transpired through the stats.  I will probably even be listening to you on the radio... maybe you could give SaintsFAN a shoutout?  Then my mom and girlfriend would MAYBE, just maybe think I'm kinda important.

I don't blame you for wanting to avoid the kids terrorizing the neighborhood in the name of candy riches...


CC --- Stellman is as healthy as he has been in the two years following his knee surgery.  He SHOULD take all snaps.. I like that you've done your research... but actually Elder, St. Xavier, Moeller AND Colerain HS have been ranked in various Prep Top-25 polls in the past 3 years.  We are very proud of Hilvert for going out and getting these kids... plus somehow Lymon Carter RB from Akron, who was 1st team all-state last year for Hoban HS.  

With that said ---- I don't think TMC is 10 points better than W&J on the President's home field.  Too much tradition and Sirrianni has some very good players on both sides of the ball.  Their coaching is top notch --- the only possible negative I see (and its very small) is the level of competition they've played outside of the conference (since both teams play the same conference schedule)... but that has been negated because they've blown the doors off everyone they've played.  

I just hope this game lives up the hype and both teams represent well enough to make the NCAA's little end of year Tournament.  I know Thomas More respects W&J --- so there's no bad blood.  Just two teams who are going to play hard and try to impose their will on eachother.  This will be TMC's biggest test on both sides of the ball.  I didn't realize how much W&J has been running the ball and it will be interesting to see how Thomas More handles that.  So far, they've only given up 58 ypg on the ground --- but none of those teams are the quality of Washington and Jefferson.  

I just hope Stellman doesn't approach my name in the record books for passes attempted or completed  --- that would mean TMC either fell way behind or couldn't run the ball at all.

[SaintsFAN]

A wet ball does not bode well for either team.. Hopefully its dry tomorrow at gametime..

Forecast: 

Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon. High near 55F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a half an inch.   

[hasanova]

As everyone knows, a HUGE game today between the Saints and the Presidents.  It's every conference's dream to have two unbeatens meeting this late in the season!  The automatic bid could be at stake and, certainly, PAC and regional bragging rights.  We're also watching this game closely to see how it affects the South Region Top Ten.  I'll be attending Randolph-Macon at Guilford today in Greensboro, NC, but wish I could be in Washington, PA as well.  Enjoy the game!

[Bob.Gregg]

raining (lightly now) and winds picking up.  Could be gusting to 30 mph this afternoon....

I'm thinking TMC wins this ON THE GROUND...we'll see.  Kickoff in 3 hours.

[PAC Homer]

That's the problem for TMC Bob...everyone knows that they will not attempt to throw the ball downfield. Until the 9 minute mark of the 2nd quarter, they had attempted 0 passes to their wideouts. The O coordinator for TMC has been owned in the first half of this game. Owens is good, but you must be more versatile in calling plays. 8/9 in the box the whole 1st half by WJ. Both defenses playing great football.

We'll see about adjustments..

7-0 WJ at half

[SaintsFAN]

26 yard TD pass to Farley, TMC ties it up with 7 mins left in 3rd quarter. 

Hopefully the TMC WR are given a chance to step up.  They shouldn't be able to be shutdown 1 on 1.

[SaintsFAN]

Saints intercept Rometo, ball at WJ 28

[SaintsFAN]

Collier 1 yard run.  TMC 14-7

[SaintsFAN]

Unbelieveable.. Saints pick Rometo off again.  Ball at 44

[SaintsFAN]

Another Rometo pick.. Should be ballgame.  When is last time WJ was held to 7?  BOTH are a playoff team.  Hats off to Presidents.. TMC totally shutdown the run and rushed the passer.  84 yards for WJ in quarter 1 and 71 in the 45 min since according to Bob Gregg

[Ralph Turner]

Another Rometo pick.. Should be ballgame.  When is last time WJ was held to 7?  BOTH are a playoff team.  Hats off to Presidents.. TMC totally shutdown the run and rushed the passer.  84 yards for WJ in quarter 1 and 71 in the 45 min since according to Bob Gregg

Does the South get 2 Pool C bids?

I honestly cannot leave UMHB at home.

[SaintsFAN]

Another Rometo pick.. Should be ballgame.  When is last time WJ was held to 7?  BOTH are a playoff team.  Hats off to Presidents.. TMC totally shutdown the run and rushed the passer.  84 yards for WJ in quarter 1 and 71 in the 45 min since according to Bob Gregg

Does the South get 2 Pool C bids?

I honestly cannot leave UMHB at home.

well lets hope so... because W&J defensively is the best TMC has seen this year.  TMC held W&J to 25 yards of offense in the 4th quarter to hold onto the win.   I still think its TMC 1 and W&J a close 2 in the PAC, and then Geneva.  

Both W&J and UMHB have quality losses.. if there is such a thing.  I think what could hurt UMHB is the lack of D3 competition in the last few weeks.  Balance that out against W&J's weak non-conference and you have a dogfight if it comes down to those two for the SOUTH's Pool C bid.  

I'm just happy TMC is staying out of the Pool C --- its going to get ugly

Bob Gregg:  Great call today on the radio.  This was my first time hearing you... you are a top notch PBP guy.  I would love to do color for a playoff game with you if Pat would need us. 

[Bob.Gregg]

Thanks, SaintsFan.  Hear the shoutout?


Congrats to TMC.  They got enough to win it.  Back to back PAC titles.
First team in 10 years to beat W&J in back-to-back regular season meetings.


On the other hand:
Pitiful offensive display over the final 45 minutes for the Presidents.  Pitiful.
Gotta block better than that.  Gotta throw better than that.  Gotta run better than that.  Pitiful.

Remeto 9-9 to start, then something like 3-14 with 3 pics...
In defense, didn't get much up front help in the 2nd half.

Offense appeared emotionless after intermission.
Offense made bad decisions, bad executions.

Give TMC credit for causing some of it, but the majority of this loss lies at the feet of the W&J offense.

80 yard, 12 play TD drive late in first quarter.

ONE possession the rest of the game that included two first downs.  Every other possession had one or none...pitiful.

That's the way I saw it.  That's the way I called it.  Some folks on Lincoln Street won't like it, but too bad.  Look in the mirror.  That's what it was.

Now, gotta man up and get it done at Bethany and against Waynesburg.  Then, we'll see what happens.

[SaintsFAN]

Thanks, SaintsFan.  Hear the shoutout?


Congrats to TMC.  They got enough to win it.  Back to back PAC titles.
First team in 10 years to beat W&J in back-to-back regular season meetings.


On the other hand:
Pitiful offensive display over the final 45 minutes for the Presidents.  Pitiful.
Gotta block better than that.  Gotta throw better than that.  Gotta run better than that.  Pitiful.

Remeto 9-9 to start, then something like 3-14 with 3 pics...
In defense, didn't get much up front help in the 2nd half.

Offense appeared emotionless after intermission.
Offense made bad decisions, bad executions.

Give TMC credit for causing some of it, but the majority of this loss lies at the feet of the W&J offense.

80 yard, 12 play TD drive late in first quarter.

ONE possession the rest of the game that included two first downs.  Every other possession had one or none...pitiful.

That's the way I saw it.  That's the way I called it.  Some folks on Lincoln Street won't like it, but too bad.  Look in the mirror.  That's what it was.

Now, gotta man up and get it done at Bethany and against Waynesburg.  Then, we'll see what happens.

Thats sharp, Bob.... but on point.  I can't believe we are talking about the numbers that W&J was held to... unreal.

I didn't hear the shoutout... must've been in the bathroom.  What was it?


TMC now turns their attention to Geneva and MSJ --- Geneva is a must, we'll be focused on them this year and then MSJ --- Bridge Bowl.  Keep the trophy.

We MUST finish 10-0 to be seeded correctly AND to help out our friends at W&J should they win out.

[Bob.Gregg]

Just call 'em the way I see 'em...ask any of the referees in the southwestern Pennsylvania...they all know that I'll call it the way I see it, whether the home crowd likes it or not...

If Presidents don't make it, or get bumped early, and my high school PBP responsibilities permit, and Pat needs someone, I'd be glad to work.

Been at this game a long time (started doing PBP work at WJPA Radio in 1976)....that makes me a little long in the tooth, bunched up in the shorts and somewhat intolerant of young miscreants begging for candy....

So, I'm heading home to turn off ALL THE LIGHTS, pull the blinds and watch College Football, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the World Series.  And, since my "D" should be final before Thanksgiving, I don't have to explain any of that to anyone!!!