FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[Bigernernwj69]

"Bigger than W&J",

what position do you play for Grove City??  We'll watch you this year....

I do not or would not play for Grove City, I am a graduate from the great school of Washington & Jefferson College. To answer TartanPlayer's insert about the Dickinson being in the PLAYOFFS last year.  Dickinson was a playoff team, very true and pretty good, but it's all about rattling the cage. The Red Devils play weak teams.  Sweet Tart if you know anything about football then you know it all starts with the QB. Having a young QB thrown into the mix as a freshmen straight out of high school he's going to have some costly mistakes. With more experience and more reps with the NEW OFFENSE he can be one of the premiere QB's in the conference behind BOBBY SWALLOW W&J.  Incase you did not know GC changed their offense last year for their QB, GCC also played a couple of their games in some sloppy conditions. As for "easy wins." They can be done if the QB stays healthy. I watched every single game last year GCC played and all of the PAC, so hence the reason why I said SLEEPER. Think about it before you talk about it. PICK IT UP DING

[SaintsFAN]

So the offense is new for THIS year? 

Putting it down...DONG.

Southwilly,

The Bison did perform better than expected...if they stay hungry, I think they may be onto something at Bethany..

[Bigernernwj69]

Last year the GCC had a new offense, putting them in more shotgun settings. I thought you should know in years past they were basically under center at all times. Check the stats from years past to last years and you will see that they threw the ball a heck of a lot more. Not just throwing off of play action and actually having some deeper routes. But I do not care that much for GCC. I am a W&J boy and judging by your liking of Thomas More who by the way, lost to the worst team in the PAC last year Bethany, you should be happy that a person of my excellence is even taking time out to reply to your nonsense. PICK IT UP DING. Also who can argue that W&J will have a very explosive offense something like the days when Chris Edwards was a junior (like Bobby Swallow) Averaging 40 points a game. I am confident that those days will return and the PREZ crew will make it past the Texas teams

[Wes Mantooth]

Big Ern throwing out some "apples". Its about that time to awaken from my summer slumber from D3football. W&J is still hands down the team to beat in the conference. Swallow and Co. will be very explosive on offense and Michael Sirriani will go back to the "When in Doubt Air it out" philosophy. I like Big Erns sleeper pick of Grove City but i beleive Thiel is going to have a good season. Minton and Co. will grind it out and play defense. I like GC Third with Didinato and look out for Ian Tobin who is a talented back. Lets get some opinions thrown out its about that time.

[SaintsFAN]

Lets hope for the sake of the PAC, that the champion we produce is again good enough to advance in the playoffs. 

as far as me being "lucky that you respond to my non-sense", I say touche....  I could really care less.  Being an ex-player and alum of Thomas More College, I could really give-a-chit-less who the team lost to LAST year.  I wouldn't pull my allegiance from my school no matter how bad it would ever get.  Change is in the air in Crestview Hills, recruits are staying in Cincy to play D3 football again, just as when my class came into the school. 

With last years records thrown out the window...I pick the Saints to finish tied for second this year in the PAC....provided they find a LB to replace Carlisle (tongue in cheek).  The offense is going to be there....same QB that was giving W&J fits before he was injured in week 10 last year, returns as does Collier at RB.   Mix in some solid play from the o-line and I think we'll have something. 

Challenge is for the Saints to consistently come up with stops against the top teams here in conference play.  I think W&J will be VERY strong if they have a run game to match their talented QB.. (maybe even a DEEP...*cough* Salem run?)


bigern, welcome to the PAC board none-the-less.  And stuff your "internet" excellence.  I could care less.  If you come down to the W&J/TMC game, I'll buy you a beer.

Lets talk football just like Mantooth does....by the way, your mother (Dorothy) IS a Saint..

[Big O]

I'm new to this board and to following PAC football...haven't really paid much attention to it since the late 70s....
Picking up on the "debate" about GCC....I agree that they have a talented backfield returning...but must rebuild the entire offensive line except center. What's the view on the young guys stepping up to play with who will be an all-league center?

[Ralph Turner]

St Vincent article on NCAASports.com

[SaintsFAN]

Thats a nice article. ... I wonder how they will fare this year.

Does anyone know about any of their recruits?

[Bigernernwj69]

I do think minton will have "tons of fun" running the ball this year Wes. I am looking forward to the Thiel vs W&J this year on homecoming. I do not want the same results we presidents suffered two seasons prior, holding a 14 point lead on the verge of going up 21 nothing, only to see a big 2nd down sack by thiel which lead to a long 3rd down that was not converted and a shank punt of 8 yards by a freshmen kicker. Heart breaking i must say, as for the Saints d. They probably have one of the fastest linebackers and secondary in the pac. But with a new coach on hand coach Sirianni will be more aggressive then the years past. I will be down saint to watch the red and black, i also will take you up on that beer.

[Uncle Jessie]

I have one spot left open for tonight Yahoo fantasy football draft league devoted to D3 fans. One guy dropped out. We have some Bridgewater fans, SU, Wesley, Mount Un, UW Oshkosh, CNU, and Greensboro. Here is the information you will need to join. Only one spot is left so it maybe full  when you try to register. Please name your team after the D3 team you cheer for. Good Luck

League ID#: 9077
League Name: FANS OF DIVISION 3 FOOTBALL
Password: usasouth
Draft Time: Sun Aug 19 7:00pm EDT 

[PittTBCW]

Hello All!!!!!

I am ready for the football season to kickoff! Camp is here and the smell is in the air!

Predictions:

The conference will be decided when Thiel visits W&J in early October. I think Thomas More could surprise some people. Look forward to seeing the new teams in the conference. Also want to see if Westmin will restore some of thier tradition or keep falling. Think the Bison will be better.

TOP 3

WJ
Thiel
Thomas More

I hope my Tomcats prove me wrong but I think W&J is the team to beat.

Will be around but I am busy with camp at Upper St. Clair so I will be in and out.

Good luck to all the players and coaches in the PAC this year!

[Matt Barnhart (kid)]

Nice article on St. Vincent and Coach Colbert in the USA Today, today:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2007-08-20-saint-vincent_N.htm

[Ron Boerger]

You would think that St Vincent's the only D3 school starting football up this year  ... great PR for them and congrats to their SID and whomever else is getting the word out.

[PA_wesleyfan]

Ron

May be a higher power . Now if they win out !!!!geeesh

[Pat Coleman]

They're the only one hosting an NFL camp -- that's unfettered access to national media.