FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[SaintsFAN]

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!!

Outside of W&J and Waynesburg, it hasn't been competitive... but, Thomas More has won the games they were supposed to the last 3 year in conference play.  The turning point was in the 9th game against Waynesburg when Thomas More drove the field with under a minute left and scored via a TD pass with under a minute left to win 14-10.  If W&J hadn't lost to Delaware Valley, they'd have been a POOL C consideration. 

That said, the defense has been really good the last 3 years --- but I feel this is the fastest and most aggressive defense they have had with Hilvert at the helm.  Its going to be a really big test on Saturday and I know they are looking forward to it. 

[Ralph Turner]

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!!

Outside of W&J and Waynesburg, it hasn't been competitive... but, Thomas More has won the games they were supposed to the last 3 year in conference play.  The turning point was in the 9th game against Waynesburg when Thomas More drove the field with under a minute left and scored via a TD pass with under a minute left to win 14-10.  If W&J hadn't lost to Delaware Valley, they'd have been a POOL C consideration. 

That said, the defense has been really good the last 3 years --- but I feel this is the fastest and most aggressive defense they have had with Hilvert at the helm.  Its going to be a really big test on Saturday and I know they are looking forward to it. 

If W&J had beaten the MAC champion, a regionally ranked (in-region) foe, then yes, W&J is likely in as a Pool C bid.

[umhb2001]

Sounds good. I think it will be a tougher game, and I feel the LC game and the HSU game will prepare us well for this; not to mention the hard fought WisLC game as well. Getting excited. Picked up my tickets today. Let's go!!

[Pat Coleman]

With a .491 SOS, W&J would have been identical to Pacific Lutheran and Coe and Rowan. I don't think anyone can state with any certainty that W&J would have gotten in.

[Bob.Gregg]

"a Pool C consideration"
"likely in"

Nobody stated "with any certainty" they would be in.

And, jus to beat you to it, HAD W&J beaten Del Val OR TMC and gotten in, they've been summarily dispatched from the tournament in the opening round, though they would NOT have been sent to the MOUNT again this year.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

D3Football.com (and Pat Coleman's leadership) are things for which I am very thankful!

[Pat Coleman]

I equate "likely" with "any certainty" Bob, but thanks for your sarcasm. We've missed you.

[Bob.Gregg]

Like anybody who's followed D-III for any length of time, I knew when W&J lost at Thomas More that it was all over but the tears running down the cheek this season. 

When you've had something nearly every year for the past 25 and you know 3 weeks in that you're not going to have it, tough to keep interest, especially with competing interests clamoring for your attention...

Of course, it seems like I have become the dark cloud---
W&J eliminated (for all intents and purposes) after three weeks.
Washington High (what they lack in age they made up for with inexperience) plays toughest AA schedule and loses 5 of first 6...
Cal U (D-II), three straight to national semifinals, loses at Mercyhurst, struggles to beat IUP, then gets bounced by Bloom.
Thomas Jefferson High (13 straight to district semifinals) gets dispatched unceremoniously by 1st-year school.
Steelers embarrass themselves on national tv AT New Orleans and home v. New England.  Then, Ben gets sucker-punched, and NOT ONE TEAMMATE does a damn thing about it.

Time to get some yard work done....

Happy Thanksgiving all, and Pat, special thanks for what you do---for all of us!

[MCSID]

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[Bob.Gregg]

Happy New Year, friends.

Looking forward already to a great 2011 D-III Football Season!

[SaintsFAN]

*crickets*

[Ralph Turner]

Is that the St Vincent practice facility that is being used by the Steelers that one sees in the August 8th Sports Illustrated?   

[Outsider14]

Is that the St Vincent practice facility that is being used by the Steelers that one sees in the August 8th Sports Illustrated?   

Yes, sir. Not a bad deal. Plus, free advertising!

[bleedpurple]

ANYONE INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE 2011 TOP 25 FAN POLL, PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE WITH YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS. Now that Kickoff is out, I'd like to get our first poll out by the middle of next week.

[gordonmann]

I'm headed to W&J for the Presidents-Del Val game.  Any local eating establishments I should visit?

[Bob.Gregg]

I'm headed to W&J for the Presidents-Del Val game.  Any local eating establishments I should visit?

Sam & Eddies Southside Restaurant is just across South Main Street from Cameron Stadium.  Good eats.
Union Grill is about three blocks north on South Main Street.  Good eats, a little tough to get in sometimes.