FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[OldPhart]

Thankfully we can see the results of the two defenses on the field shortly.  I think oldtimer's comment on the O and D lines for Thiel is on target.  If JHU manages to beat Thiel, I think it will be through the passing game and by attacking the corners in the run game.  I think Thiel's secondary becomes a bit greedy at times and tries to make INTs when they should stick to knocking the ball down or making sure tackles.  While it is nice to have the short field that an INT gives you the Thiel O has shown over and over that they can grind out long time-consuming drives.  Of course, I figure the secondary will pay more attention to Coach Amato than me - but I hope that Coach Amato is stessing that the first priority is to make sure a pass is well defended and that INTs are gravy.

Good luck Tomcats and hopefully a clean, injury-free game for both teams. 

[badbadman]

Tend to doubt that Jester11 is a JHU fan so don't get too worked up over what he said.  JHU is the underdog in this game against the 14th ranked team in the nation.  Heck, we didn't even get a single vote in the poll.  On top of that, Thiel has the homefield advantage.

religion major - BC better worry about their own defense going up against W&J.   Hopkins already knows they will need to bring their "A" game.  Jester11 is probably a Thiel fan or coach.

[badbadman]

BTW, both of our losses were to unranked opponents.  We would have loved to have an OT win against each of them.

OP - JHU plays a very clean game, I hope Thiel does the same.

[Pat Coleman]

Spliskin to say that Saturday's contest between JHU and TC features 2 great defenses is a joke.  Any defense that allowed 48 points to CMU is just flat out bad.  There is mention that Thiel may have been suffering from injuries.  To that I will respond that even if JHU played their second stringers, they wouldn't give up 48 points.  I won't be able to make the game, but thank goodness for the fans in Greenville that Saturday is a home game.  That way you will be able to see what a dominating defense really looks like. 

Go Blue Jays!  Good luck to my boys in the trenches.

Jester, don't forget the game went three overtimes. In regulation Thiel allowed only 28 points. Since by rule Carnegie Mellon got three possessions on Thiel's 25-yard line, the point total is obviously skewed.

[OldPhart]

BadBad - Statistically, Thiel leads the PAC in fewest penalties. Coach Leip runs a pretty tight ship.  I think you will be pleased.  The fans are pretty good too - although it only takes one or two jerks to make the rest of us look bad. 

Since it sounds like you are going to be joining us I STRONGLY recommend that you come early enough to partake of the Thiel Student Services "Tailgate" in the covered pavillion.   Don't be shy about it - we welcome all comers - even Grove City fans!  I don't know what is on the menu but generally Student Services provides fried chicken, hot dogs, and sausages.  In addition we sometimes have chili, jambalaya, or some similar treat.  Of course, there will be a jar for donations.  If you want to throw in a donation fine - but there is no-one who is going to stare you down into a forced "donation" if you don't care to.  I notice that, based on donations,  some of the Thiel faculty kind of look at the tailgate as part of their compensation package   

If you are interested in a place to celebrate a victory or to drown your sorrows - I suggest the Hilltop Tavern just beyond the college on route 18.

BTW - Thanks Pat for the backup re the high score Although I confess that even with the trick play (first OT?) that I was disappointed with the pass coverage.

[religion_major]

badbadman,
You will note my posts in the ODAC board regarding the BC defense.  They need to play well and stay out of the three-man front to win. 

[spliskin]

Jester11 is probably a Thiel fan or coach.

Doubtful that he's either, but definitely a "Troll" who's just trying to incite an argument.

[ThielFan]

Jester11 is probably a Thiel fan or coach.

Doubtful that he's either, but definitely a "Troll" who's just trying to incite an argument.

I think you're right on there, spliskin.  I also find it laughable that he thinks that winning three overtime games on the road is a sign of weakness, regardless of who the opponent is.

[badbadman]

A troll, probably, take a look at his history (all one day of it) and his grand total of two posts.   Doesn't sound like a real fan to me.  Don't get me wrong, JHU can win this game if we play to our ability, but our fans don't talk trash.   We also know we can lose if we don't perform.

OP - thanks for the invite and I'll definately be there on Saturday.  This sounds like an interesting match-up between two new playoff teams.  That may add to the overall excitement and atmosphere.  I think Pat and Keith from D3football.com will be there too.

[OldPhart]

I think Pat and Keith from D3football.com will be there too.

Seriously?  With 16 games to cover I would have thought that the most we could hope for is only one of the d3football royalty - if that much.   Pat and/or K-Mack care to comment as to your Saturday plans 

[spliskin]

Oldtimer,

Take no offense, but I'm going to have to be the first to boycot your new poll & I hope that other TC & W&J fans do the same. TC needs to focus on JHU and W&J need to focus on BC before either team or their fans start to look ahead to a possible rematch. Let's win this first one then worry about the 2nd round if we get there.

[PittTBCW]

Oldtimer,

Take no offense, but I'm going to have to be the first to boycot your new poll & I hope that other TC & W&J fans do the same. TC needs to focus on JHU and W&J need to focus on BC before either team or their fans start to look ahead to a possible rematch. Let's win this first one then worry about the 2nd round if we get there.

I second and third and fourth and fifth that!!!

[ThielFan]

I notice that, based on donations,  some of the Thiel faculty kind of look at the tailgate as part of their compensation package   

That is too funny, are you serious?!    Of course, that makes me go down a mental list of some of my old Thiel professors and also the ones that I've seen at Alumni Stadium... hmmm.... which one(s) would be too cheap to kick in a buck or two?

[ThielFan]

I think Pat and Keith from D3football.com will be there too.

Seriously?  With 16 games to cover I would have thought that the most we could hope for is only one of the d3football royalty - if that much.   Pat and/or K-Mack care to comment as to your Saturday plans 

If you go to the Around the Nation board, at the end of page 10, K-Mack mentions Hopkins-Thiel as one of the games he and Pat are considering... I would have quoted it but I don't know how if it's possible.

[oldtimer4774]

Hey I know, as a fan now I am allowed to look ahead.  I know (as playing college football for 4 years) that as a player you can't look ahead.  But I am not promoted ( or demoted) to just being a fan- and I agree the players better not be looking ahead- just focus on the little things and the big things will take care of themselves