FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

[rabriggs]

When Grove City played at Thomas More, TMC used the shotgun about 90 percent of the time. They were primarily one-back (Collier), although Kyle James periodically lined up on the other side of the QB as a fullback/H-back.

[SaintsFAN]

They are spread offense in Crestview Hills. 

I wish we employed the shotgun when I was in school.  We tried it for one practice in 1997 and our center sent 3 snaps over the QBs heads...  experiment over.  I can still hear our coach saying "oh Jesus, Joe..COME ON!"

[Wes Mantooth]

Spread is a lot of fun even for lineman. Was some of the reason i attended W&J as they ran that type of offense. It is all the rage and if run correctly is very difficult to defend. I never played center and was put there as a freshman and was one of those who snapped over a 6-5 QB.

[South Willy]

All my days were spent at center but very few shotgun snaps in the 70s...
On long snaps I was better known for the "short hop" than the high ball.

Just read the predictions and I hope BC can just play to those predictions. Injuries will slow offense.

[Big O]

Geneva should pound LaSalle. Although they are 1AA they have a 28-0 loss to Ursinus and a 1 point loss to TCNJ. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think LaSalle has ever beaten a DIII team.

This isn't really a 1AA team vs a D3 team...since this is Geneva's first year in D3, it's really more of a 1AA vs NAIA since all of their key players are still guys on scholarship.

[Pat Coleman]

La Salle has won games against D-III teams, but is well below .500 against them.

[Bigernernwj69]

PittTBCW,

Sorry it took so long to get back to you i have been working and was unable to write during the last couple of days. There are a few things that have been fermenting in my head for that last couple of days. 1) i did talk to some people about you and they told me you were a good guy, so i will take there word for it, but do not ever threaten me again with "showing me what the darkside really means". You do not know me so please ease off the threats and keep it football. Now . Just stick to the topics at hand. 2) Munch was a really good center i played with him in an all-star game. Real classy dude. 3) When i make comments about your school its just to make fun in a joking matter. I know a lot of dudes who played football, baseball and just flat out went to the school. So if joking around about your school makes you upset i will stop it. So PittTBCW  Take it easy bud. Its all good. Football is what brings us together on this page, so lets not get to upset about it. Football is a sport that we all love and still have a major passion for and that is the reason why we root our teams on week in and week out.

Wes,

You coming down for the homecoming game? If so make sure you contact me, I am staying the night down there and we will have to hook up before the game for some tailgating.

[Bigernernwj69]

Now on to football

I am calling out the upset of the week. I think bethany's defense will keep the game close and the final score will be Beth 17 and Thiel 14. Turn over in the redzone will cost the Tomcats.

The most exciting game of the week will go to the Yellow Jackets and Saints. Waynesburgh will ran the ball a lot but i think the Saints will shut down the run game and give the Yellow jackets a dog fight. WC 21 Saints 14. Saints will lose but gain a lot of confidence.

GC will roll Westminster College with a 42-14 score.

Geneva will beat Lasalle. I think that Geneva's number 9 is one of the best players in the PAC. He will have a Force Fumble for a TD. score being 28-24.


W&J will beat St. V's 76-0. Presidents get back there record of most points in one quarter scoring 54 in the first quarter. Kliens defense proves way to much for St. V. Gitlitz will lead the way and have a defensive TD.


I know these predictions are crazy, but so is football. Have a great weekend

Go Presidents

[SaintsFAN]

Waynesburg 20
Thomas MOre 6

Final

bigern,

not a very exciting game and except for a 67 yard run by Heller, TMC's defense didn't do bad with containing the freshman.  This is a young, young TMC team...but they play hard.  This team is still coming together.....they will be judged on their stretch run against MSJ and W&J.  Their QB's are growing up fast...future is bright for Thomas More. 

As for Waynesburg....I don't think they'll threaten W&J this year.  Heller is VERY good...forces alot of MT's...BUT, with as much as they use him...he's going to tire out and/or get nicked up this year.  Their offenses consists of screens and runs by Heller and not much else.  QB is terrible...offensive line holds their blocks long enough for Heller to make his cut...  If you put a spy on Heller (has to be your best athlete) and you should stop this team. 

[Wes Mantooth]

W&J 64 Saint Vincent 6

839 yards of offense for W&J. Stats Day for Mathews and Swallow.

Saints sounds like that young team held tough for sure impressive. Sounds like Waynesburg is going with the same approach as last year with Abels. One dimensional will not work against a good team. Short passing game mixed with a running game is what always gave us trouble at W&J. Big game this week end in Washpa with the Tomcats coming to town. 

[the_burghboy]

I went to St. Vincent today for the game, and as much as I enjoyed the afternoon, have to wonder how good this W&J team is.

No offense and fault to them, and in college football anything can happen, but with the competition level on paper ahead one has to wonder if they will be challenged.

I don't mean that in an arrogant manner by any means, but would like to see them go deep in a playoff chase again.  With Thiel having what looks to be a down year, and on schedule not anything that looks like a road bump, it's so hard to evaluate how they may be until they get into the postseason. 

[PittTBCW]

Big Ern,

You are right I did over react. I am sorry. You are exactly right that we are here to talk football and joke around. I had a very stressful day that day and just overreacted and took it out on you. I apologize.

Looks like the Thiel @ W&J game this weekend could be better then what was first expected. Thiel finally got going last week putting up school record on the ground. But the real question will be if Thiel can stop or contain the W&J offense as they put up a school record 800+ yards. I will be at the game this Saturday and hope to see a good game. Last  year the Tomcats let one get away as they had a lead at halftime then shot themselves in the foot. I think they certainly will have thier handful this week but I think the rivalry will bring out the best in both teams.

[Wes Mantooth]

burghboy agree with you 100% schedule thus far has been fairly week. Geneva was a good test but i believe any playoff team is better than them. I think Waynesburg at the end of year will be a good test. Thiel will give them a battle as they always play up for the prez. If W&J plays the way they are capable of playing then they will have no problems wiping through the schedule. Would like them to add a little tougher non conference schedule. A lot of teams like UMHB and UW Whitewater are playing other ranked teams out of conference. obviously something would have to be worked out schedule and travel wise. With the automatic qualifier now in place a showdown with a playoff team or strong team may be a possiblitiy down the road.

[Bigernernwj69]

PittTcbw,

Its all good. Come over to the tent for a beer before the game. The season starts right now for W&J not being Arrogant, but the beginning of the season schedule was pretty weak except Geneva. The aspect that scares me the most about Saturday's game is special teams. Even though w&j Offense broke a record and the defense was pretty tough. The special teams were terrible. Grabner missed another extra point and field goal and St. Vincent was one person away each time on Kick off from breaking it. This is not the first week that this has happened. Each week the BOOM Squad as they like to be called has given up a big play on Kickoff. I am fearful that as the year goes on and the Presidents start facing tougher opponents that this could cause them to fall. I remember playing MHB in the playoffs and they score 31 points off of our special teams. With blocked punts, punt returns for TD and blocking our field goals. I do not understand how all those athletes cannot get down the field and stay in there lanes. The coaches can only do so much for the kids they got to want and do it. I am really looking forward for them to get that aspect of the game back. This could be the decider for this weeks game. One of the things that scares me about this weeks game is Thiels trickery on special teams. The Tomcat team has a lot of tricks up their sleeves. They are known for their fake field goals, fake punts, onside kicks, and reverses on kickoffs. So i am not only excited to see the Presidents step up and show that they are great players, but also to see what kind of trickery the Tomcats will through at them. 

I wanted to commend the Bears for still fighting with W&J all the way until the end. I was at the game and even though they got killed the kids never quit. I felt really bad for the coach because he lost like eight players. 6 i think had to be carted off and a few went to the hospital. Also Coach Sirianni was a class act not running the score up. From the looks of it too all the kids on W&J sidelines that traveled got a chance to play at least one snap. Very nicely done.

[PittTBCW]

Bigern,

Not sure what time I am getting to the stadium as I have coaching duties that will keep me from getting down to the game real early. But if I do I will try. Thanks for the invitation. I will be out that night with one of my buddies so maybe we can meet up for a beer then if not before.