FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[d3fbalumn]

Jeff Hand may need body guards in Waynesburg. I doubt he gets a warm reception from the Yellow Jacket faithfull. This one is going to be personal. Expect a physical slugfest on both sides of the ball. Probably best game on Saturday's ticket due to the side-story. I see Waynesburg pulling it out as they have been looking forward to this one since April and have a lot of pride invested here.

[ThielFan]

PAC Board,

Anyone going out to the games this weekend?

Unfortentatly I will not most likely be at the Thiel game, but the other game I would not mind taking in this weekend would be the Westminster vs Waynesburg.  Should be an interesting game that could go down to the wire, or could be a blowout if Waynesburg is able to get its run game going with Ables and Daniels.

I've already got plans to go to CMU on Saturday to see Thiel play.  I'm still kicking myself for not being able to make it to the Thomas More game, and there's no way I can miss their opportunity to polish off the regular season with a tenth win.

[Darkside90]

Talking to some W and J fans, they are looking forward to playing Theil again.  I have seen W and J play twice and watched Theil beat them,  the other was a blow out of Bethany.  Theil and W and J better hope the first round team is weak or neither will be in the second round game.  There are 3 or 4 teams in the OAC that are much better.

Last time I checked it was Thiel not Theil.  Get it right!!!

[ThielFan]

Talking to some W and J fans, they are looking forward to playing Theil again.  I have seen W and J play twice and watched Theil beat them,  the other was a blow out of Bethany.  Theil and W and J better hope the first round team is weak or neither will be in the second round game.  There are 3 or 4 teams in the OAC that are much better.

Last time I checked it was Thiel not Theil.  Get it right!!!

How many times have I said that in my life? <LOL>

[Dutch12]

ThielFan,

I graduated in '99 so we were at Thiel at the same time.  I can't figure out if I know who you are.  Did you play football? 

[ThielFan]

ThielFan,

I graduated in '99 so we were at Thiel at the same time.  I can't figure out if I know who you are.  Did you play football? 

No, I didn't play, but I did see a lot of football and basketball games...  I majored in Religion and Philosophy and lived in Harter Hall my final three years.

[PittTBCW]

I don't think it will be possible to see and Thiel vs W&J rematch until late in the playoffs. I think the Presidents might get shipped to another region. Not sure but that is what I am guessing. By the way where is Ferrum at?

Good Luck to the PAC this week

Predictions coming tomorrow!!!

[ThielFan]

I don't think it will be possible to see and Thiel vs W&J rematch until late in the playoffs. I think the Presidents might get shipped to another region. Not sure but that is what I am guessing. By the way where is Ferrum at?

Good Luck to the PAC this week

Predictions coming tomorrow!!!

Ferrum, appropriately enough, is located at Ferrum, VA, which is south of Roanoke in the southwestern area of the state.  They would be a good geographical matchup for Bridgewater, which is about a 2-hour interstate drive away or so.  Of course, that is based completely on geography and doesn't take seeding into account at all.

[PittTBCW]

Thanks ThielFan!!!

Prediction Time!!!

Thiel at CMU, 1:00

Although Thiel seems to be a little banged up I think they finish the season with an unblemished record of 10-0. The defense is one of the best around along with running game of the Tomcats. I look for that combo to beat CMU this week in the season finale.

Thiel 28 CMU 7

Thomas More at Mt. St. Jos., 1:30

TMC finished the season strong after facing the upper tier of the PAC conference and losing two hard fought games. I think the Saints rebound with a road victory behind the improving offense and shut down defense.

TMC 21 St. Jos 10

Westminster at Waynesburg, 1:30

Without a doubt this is the game of the week in the PAC. Waynesburg hosts the Titans who are headed by Hand the former coach of the Jackets. I expect a hostile and hard hitting affair in Waynesburg this weekend. The first team to score may be the winner in this battle of defenses. However, I think Abels will be simply to fast for the Titans defense and with the extra insentive of Hand being the Titans head coach the Yellow Jackets come out early and sting Westmini. The Yellow Jackets won't lose 3 home games this year!

Waynesburg 21 Westminster 10

Good Luck to all this weekend

Go Tomcats...still hungary???

[Dutch12]

rabriggs, the "so called - Benedict Arnold game"  - that's great. 

As always good column this week.

 

[PittTBCW]

rabriggs, the "so called - Benedict Arnold game"  - that's great. 

As always good column this week.

 

I would have to agree. rabriggs always look forward to  your around the region article. Hate it when your running behind! (HAHA)

[rabriggs]

Thanks guys. Sometimes, it gets a little behind due to SID work. Hopefully next week will be back on schedule.

[PittTBCW]

Question for the PAC board.......

Should Thiel be #2 seed over Ferrum?

* Win @ W&J
* Undefeated in region (aslong as they take care of buisness this week)
* Better strength of schedule


Any thoughts???

[d3fbalumn]

IF and only if Thiel beats CMU they should be the #1 seed. According to the primary criteria they have better qualifications than Ferrum & Trinity. For some reason the South Region Committe is ignoring the primary criteria at this time. Until Thiel finishes 10-0 I have no gripe with their placement in the south rankings.

[SaintsFAN]

Ryan,

I like reading your columns....but I think the comment you put in there regarding the tackle situation was unnecessary.  Just as you didn't like being called out last week, I am sure Thomas More doesn't want that either. 

To do so after what happened last week smells of hypocrisy....