FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[ADL70]

It wasn't "senseless."  It was hateful and premeditated.  I would say more, but this isn't the place for politics.

[E.115]

Our youngblood - Freshman QB Drew Saxton - is now one TD away from tying the great QB Dan Whalen for the program all-time record in a season.  Dan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Whalen) set the record in his senior year...only after being a 4-year starter.

Saxton completed 27-of-37 passes in the game for 327 yards, his fifth 300 yard passing game of the year, while throwing for five touchdowns with just one interception.  He now has 33 touchdowns on the season, tying him with former Spartan Eli Grant (2002) for the second most in program history, and is now one shy of Dan Whalen's single-season record of 34 (set in 2009).

No. 20 CWRU Runs Winning Streak to Four with 41-17 Win over Waynesburg

https://athletics.case.edu/sports/fball/2018-19/releases/20181103pp29uz

[Bob.Gregg]

Well, it all comes down to W&J at Waynesburg for the PAC title.

IF W&J wins, and that's far from a given now, the Presidents get the PAC AQ, and doubtful anybody else gets in NCAAs.
If W&J loses, and CWRU wins the Academic Bowl vs. a strugling CMU, then CWRU gets the AQ, and DEFINITELY nobody else gets in.
IF W&J and CWRU both lose, I believe W&J gets in.  Westminster's loss to Grove City would put them out of the three-way tie, and return W&J/CWRU to head-to-head.  And if that happens, W&J should either get sent to Alliance or on some cross-country airplane ride to assist in balancing the bracket.

I did not see, Saturday at St. Vincent, what I really thought I'd see. 

The offense was adequate though looked disinterested at times. For the third straight game, there appeared to be little emotion, energy, and spotty success at times.  This has to change.

Defense played pretty well, albeit, the Bearcats didn't show any signs of knowing anything about what they were doing, or what they wanted to do:  single-wing, pro, spread, I-backs, wildcat, and none of it particularly well.  But W&J defense allowed just one touchdown and that the result of a blocked punt where StV got the ball at the 2 yard line and needed 3 plays to score.

And the special teams situation has become a debacle.  Bad PAT snap and another missed kick.  Bad punt snap led to a blocked kick and the only StV touchdown. And so on.  The only thing that changed was W&J used a FOURTH kicker yesterday.  And Sarver hit all the ones with good snaps, which is an improvement from where they'd been.

I believe W&J will win at Waynesburg on Saturday, but will I not be the least bit surprised if they don't, absolutely not.

And, in light of the discussions on this thread from a couple weeks back, I believe the current evidence leans heavily toward CWRU being the best team in the League.  But, that won't matter unless the Spartans beat the Tartans and get some help.

[ADL70]

Thanks for the concession.

[E.115]

CWRU - CMU game pushes back to 5:30 pm...dang playoff soccer...

TIME CHANGE FOR CWRU FOOTBALL: Saturday's Start Pushed Back to 5:30 PM

The start time for Saturday's Case Western Reserve University football game against Carnegie Mellon University at DiSanto Field in Cleveland, Ohio has been pushed back to 5:30 p.m.

The time change was made as an effort to accommodate the CWRU men's soccer team, which will be hosting the first round of the NCAA Championships on Saturday at DiSanto Field.

https://athletics.case.edu/sports/fball/2018-19/releases/20181105mdpuof?fbclid=IwAR3yU0wh-zqHrpVIXz09vCXNW3xRa-XQhCA_X7no6qr-R7DvgLmkYkynHWs

[jam40jeff]

Ouch, that hurts with the joint CMU-CWRU alumni tailgate already scheduled.

[ADL70]

And I have tickets for an event that evening that were purchased months ago, expecting 2pm kickoff.

[E.115]

Ouch, that hurts with the joint CMU-CWRU alumni tailgate already scheduled.

I already signed up for it.  Now I need to reassess, and I'm typically the most flexible!  Hopefully this doesn't put a dent in numbers to those driving in for the game / event.

[MUC57]

Whenever the game is, apparently 5:30, and whatever tailgate plans have been made, I wish the best to CWRU. Get the victory. Go Spartans! Let 's keep these victories in the state of Ohio ❗️❗️

[SaintsFAN]

http://d3football.com/columns/features/2018/thomas-more-road-show-coming-to-close

7500 miles!!!!

[Bob.Gregg]

IF W&J wins comfortably on Saturday, the Presidents will HOST an opening-round playoff game...just what's rattling around in the brain right now.

[E.115]

CWRU fans, came across this on Twitter:  https://mobile.twitter.com/DenisonSports/status/1059863093168271360

[WashJeff68]

This is from the PAC web site:

http://www.pacathletics.org/news/2018/8/28/general-pac-partners-with-sidearm-sports-to-create-digital-network.aspx

Basically, all games that are televised by conference members will be available using ROKU or AppleTV. No more streaming from phones/tablets or going to school websites to link to the broadcasts.

Tried it with a few archived on demand events, and it worked pretty well. My test was the CMU/Westminister game. Only downside was listening to the color commentator (it was a Westminster home game) who is the ultimate homer. Makes Bob seem like the epitome of "fair and balanced.:   

[Bob.Gregg]

WashJeff68, I have always been a "rooter" not a "homer"....

While it may be quite clear from the broadcast who I want to win, the other team always gets its fair shake on the broadcast.

[WashJeff68]

Bob,

I was not being facetious. I really do think your broadcasts are balanced, and know that you, Mark, and my friend Bill D call em as you see em.