FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[PAC Fball fan]

There's no chatter because it's all over but the chatter...Thomas More beat W&J in week 3 and that's all she wrote....

So much for your "upset weekend"...

Thomas More 48, Bethany 14 (you had Bison)
St. Vincent 42, Grove City 17 (called the Bearcat win--tossup game)
Waynesburg 41, Frostburg State 7 (called the Yellowjacket win--not an upset)
Westminster 35, Thiel 0 (called the Titans victory--not an upset)
Wash. & Jeff. 22, Geneva 16 (you had the Golden Tornadoes)

Ok Well I didn't think that all the picks last week were upsets.  Really just the the TM and W & J Games I thought would have been upsets naturally, had they occurred. 

Although while not watching the W & J game I did listen on the radio.  Sounds like an upset was only about 10 yards away!


But having gotten at least one reply, I may make a prediction for this Saturdays games too.

[SaintsFAN]

There's no chatter because it's all over but the chatter...Thomas More beat W&J in week 3 and that's all she wrote....

So much for your "upset weekend"...

Thomas More 48, Bethany 14 (you had Bison)
St. Vincent 42, Grove City 17 (called the Bearcat win--tossup game)
Waynesburg 41, Frostburg State 7 (called the Yellowjacket win--not an upset)
Westminster 35, Thiel 0 (called the Titans victory--not an upset)
Wash. & Jeff. 22, Geneva 16 (you had the Golden Tornadoes)

Ok Well I didn't think that all the picks last week were upsets.  Really just the the TM and W & J Games I thought would have been upsets naturally, had they occurred. 

Although while not watching the W & J game I did listen on the radio.  Sounds like an upset was only about 10 yards away!


But having gotten at least one reply, I may make a prediction for this Saturdays games too.

well you were pretty close on the total points for the TMC/Bethany Game..  Not to worry, the rest of the country is sleeping on TMC this year also.  I've heard opinoins raning from "haven't played anybody", which they haven't... but will in the postseason .... to "they have replaced W&J as the team that is good enough to be ranked, but not a great team" (paraphrasing)

They will have a chip on their shoulder and something to prove come playoff time --- provided they beat Westminster and Waynesburg. 

[SaintsFAN]

This week's D3 Top 25 Fan Poll has been released!

www.uwwfootball.blogspot.com

For discussion, go to general football as there is a thread for this poll...

[SaintsFAN]

just in case anyone still reads this Conference page:

The new regional rankings are out...

MY TAKE:  Its a gift to be in the playoffs, but the perceived weakness of the PAC is costing TMC and could cost them a home playoff game.

South Region
1. Wesley 5-0 8-0
2. Mary Hardin-Baylor 7-0 8-0
3. Hampden-Sydney 8-0 8-0
4. DePauw 8-0 8-0
5. Thomas More 8-0 8-0
6. Hardin-Simmons 8-1 8-1
7. Ursinus 7-1 7-1
8. Salisbury 4-2 6-2
9. Randolph-Macon 7-1 7-1
10. Washington and Lee 6-2 6-2

[thundergroundstyle1]

First time poster long time D3 fan.  Been involved with the HCAC, OAC, and PAC for some years now.  Just wanted to say congratulations to Jimmy Hilvert and to the rest of the team for winning the PAC again this year.  Saw the team play early in the year and they looked damn good.  Didn't really think they were worth being in th upset of the week pick 4 times this year but what can you do.  Saw the Mount play a few times this year and hopefully those boys bring it for this Rivalry game. Been a nice little battle the past 7 years.  Hope some people actually jump on here, the PAC board has been dead all year.  I love reading the HCAC board cause there is always chatter and the Mount union board I mean OAC board is always fun.  SO to get it started I am saying that this Waynesburg, W&J game will be close and come down to the final few drives but I see W&J winning after Waynesburg emotional loss to Thomas More this past Saturday.  Hope to hear from you all soon!

[Frank Rossi]

We've got Regional Rankings... Final time for the season that we'll see them:

http://d3blogs.com/d3football/2010/11/10/ncaas-third-regional-rankings/

[SaintsFAN]

looks like a couple of the experts are picking W&L.. I'm not sure what to expect., but I know historically Thomas More has prided thsemselves on stopping the run... and the team speed on defense is very very good.  I'm assuming that W&L has great team speed as well, so I think the difference makers in this game are the TMC defensive ends... Volker and Smith... they are very good (they're the ones that Sirrianni at W&J loves), BUT haven't seen the option in a game yet this season.  They see it from the spread in practice, as TMC runs it..  If they have a big day, they'll allow Gramke and the other LBs to scrapeand hopefully force your QB to pitch outside where its one on one with the DBs. 

Offensively, Thomas MOre will get big plays.  I just really hope they start fast and make W&L uncomfortable.  In the 1-2 start, did W&L have to go away from the option or is it boom or bust?--we'll see....   Frankly, facing the option scares me... TMC could big play the Generals to death, but if they don't stop the option, its going to be a see-saw affair.

A couple experts picking against TMC this year hasn't meant they're going to lose, and I sure hope it doesn't start this week.

[dc_has_been]

Good luck tomorrow to the Saints!  Handle W&L and put the critics to rest!

[umhb2001]

First time poster on this board and looking forward to Thomas Moore next week. Havent' done any research yet on your team, so please give me some info.

What can I say about the Cru today...they were salty. Came out ready to play and defended the run and pass very well. The QB was on his horse all day long.

QD, our SR RB, came ready to play behind a dominant OL. He didn't even take a snap in the second half due to the score, but our backups also played very well.   

Looking forward to y'all next week. Let me know if you are coming and need some insight on good food in the area.

[SaintsFAN]

Thomas More came out much the same way today.  The defense played very well early and the offense scored early, as they have this season.  Thomas More ran the ball 66 times today for 432 yards.  They have a very good inside runner in Haydon and speed on the outside in Cruz, Rauch and Owens.  The receivers are big and rangy and QB Kues has come into his own running the spread.  They can throw, run for power and have the speed with Owens to make people miss.  Should be a great game next weekend in Belton. 

I really thought this was a good test for MHB's running attack, the defense played assignment football and eventhough they gave up 200+ yards on the ground, it was mostly after the game had been decided.  They outmatched W&L in athleticism and speed... and were able to get off the blocks. 

[umhb2001]

I really thought this was a good test for MHB's running attack, the defense played assignment football and eventhough they gave up 200+ yards on the ground, it was mostly after the game had been decided.  They outmatched W&L in athleticism and speed... and were able to get off the blocks. 

Confused with this statement. Did you mean CNU?

Good info on your team. Sounds like it should be a good matchup. Our secondary struggled early on in the year, giving up huge numbers. But they have done better in recent weeks, admitadly against weaker teams in our division, but better none the less. Our run D is always amazing. Our team speed is our strength, as guys fly to the ball. They bring the wood, too. Our WR's are also big and physical. Top two are 6-6, one being a transfer from Oklahoma St. University. Our special teams is also very good. PR and KR can bring the ball back, and our FG defense has historically been tough; our first TD came off of a block and run back for 6 on Saturday.

Looking forward to the game. Will you be here?

[SaintsFAN]

I really thought this was a good test for MHB's running attack, the defense played assignment football and eventhough they gave up 200+ yards on the ground, it was mostly after the game had been decided.  They outmatched W&L in athleticism and speed... and were able to get off the blocks.  

Confused with this statement. Did you mean CNU?

Good info on your team. Sounds like it should be a good matchup. Our secondary struggled early on in the year, giving up huge numbers. But they have done better in recent weeks, admitadly against weaker teams in our division, but better none the less. Our run D is always amazing. Our team speed is our strength, as guys fly to the ball. They bring the wood, too. Our WR's are also big and physical. Top two are 6-6, one being a transfer from Oklahoma St. University. Our special teams is also very good. PR and KR can bring the ball back, and our FG defense has historically been tough; our first TD came off of a block and run back for 6 on Saturday.

Looking forward to the game. Will you be here?

They sound like mirror images... TMC has some good size in the secondary.  Hopefully we have enough misdirection to keep your team off balance.  

I meant MHB... I think it was a good test on Saturday of TMC's discipline...

Unfortunately, I won't be headed to Belton... too close to Thanksgiving and have some other chit coming up that requires time out of the office.  I'll be watching on my computer and hoping I get a shot to head to Delaware next weekend.  One of us has to knock off Wesley.

[umhb2001]

In looking at your conference, it doesn't look overly competitive. We have one common opponent in W&J, and we've handled ten in the past. Were any of the other schools considered for the play-offs? What do you feel was a turning point in your season?

Ours had to be week one, in my opinion. Down by 19 at the half, we stormed back in the secod to beat WLac. Amazing comeback for us, and this propelled us into the season that was tumultuous. Sat should be interesting. Looking forward to it!!

[Toby Taff]

In looking at your conference, it doesn't look overly competitive. We have one common opponent in W&J, and we've handled ten in the past. Were any of the other schools considered for the play-offs? What do you feel was a turning point in your season?

Ours had to be week one, in my opinion. Down by 19 at the half, we stormed back in the secod to beat WLac. Amazing comeback for us, and this propelled us into the season that was tumultuous. Sat should be interesting. Looking forward to it!!

I think the turning point was the int to secure the win against LC.  Up to that point every game was a cat fight.

[Kelly Boggs]

I agree, Toby.