FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

stingdad · September 16, 2008, 08:37:02 PM

This is my first year watching D3 football. I didn't know what to expect at first, but I do admit to being a little disappointed. I attended the Waynesburg vs Wooster game and it looked much like a scrimmage. I'm not sure that camp is long enough to get the athletes ready. Even high school gets 2 weeks of camp.

Just judging by general confusion on the field.

Pat Coleman · September 16, 2008, 10:56:14 PM

Quote from: stingdad on September 16, 2008, 08:37:02 PM
This is my first year watching D3 football. I didn't know what to expect at first, but I do admit to being a little disappointed. I attended the Waynesburg vs Wooster game and it looked much like a scrimmage. I'm not sure that camp is long enough to get the athletes ready. Even high school gets 2 weeks of camp.

Just judging by general confusion on the field.

Division III gets 21 practice opportunities before the first game.

SaintsFAN · September 17, 2008, 01:02:07 PM

Pat,

Apparently Stingdad sent his kids to a HS that takes liberties with extra practices!

At any rate, glad to have a new face on here, Stingdad.... welcome aboard. I hope you and your son enjoy the D3 experience as much as I did. Its truly the last frontier of "pure" football....players that play football because they like to.

Any predictions this weekend?

Thomas More has a tough road trip...followed by a tough game against Waynesburg. As young as they are, this trip will challenge the Saints' resolve before they step on the field up there. Then, they have to contend with a good Shepas-coached team (with or without Heller).

stingdad · September 17, 2008, 01:53:37 PM

Well there was that summer passing league....

It just looked like there were plenty of mental errors that really cost Waynesburg the game. You just can't keep giving the ball back to the other team and expect to win games.

I'm excited about this weeks game (Heller or not!). I think the teams should be better prepared now, both mentally and phyiscally. Enjoy the game SaintsFan if you are going to be there! I plan on it win, lose or draw.

Pat Coleman · September 17, 2008, 02:29:53 PM

Quote from: stingdad on September 17, 2008, 01:53:37 PM
Well there was that summer passing league....

Those are OK.

SaintsFAN · September 17, 2008, 02:40:29 PM

I will not be there, but will be paying attention via internet.

I have a few trips planned in the near future (fun-based excursions), and I couldn't justify a trip to West Virsylvania.

South Willy · September 17, 2008, 04:33:27 PM

Guys,

I'm looking forward to a night game at GC this weekend. I've been to so many high school games that I just enjoy the evening football more. Then I'm back to Florida for a couple weeks until TMC comes to Bethany for homecoming. All these contests should be competitve games.

Bob.Gregg · September 17, 2008, 06:11:26 PM

Willy,

Why not head to Greenville for an afternoon tilt first?

Doubleheaders are lots of fun, even in football.

rabriggs · September 18, 2008, 09:22:41 AM

Quote from: South Willy on September 17, 2008, 04:33:27 PM
Guys,

I'm looking forward to a night game at GC this weekend. I've been to so many high school games that I just enjoy the evening football more. Then I'm back to Florida for a couple weeks until TMC comes to Bethany for homecoming. All these contests should be competitve games.

Make sure you buy a copy (or two) of "Wolverine Primetime" Saturday night

If any of you in the area (western Pa., eastern Ohio, northern W. Va.) are looking for something to do, the Bethany-Grove City game should be a blast under the lights. Last year's night game (Grove City-Waynesburg) was an unbelievable atmosphere and hopefully this year will be the same at Thorn Field.

The students are doing a "whiteout" again this year and there will be fireworks after the game.

And as Bob wrote, the opportunity for a doubleheader exists also as Grove City and Thiel are just 25 miles apart on state route 58.

South Willy · September 18, 2008, 10:14:36 AM

Thanks for suggestion Bob. I'll work on getting out of Wheeling early and maybe catch 2nd half of the afternoon game.

SaintsFAN...Looks like you get WC without Heller.

Bob.Gregg · September 19, 2008, 12:25:07 PM

Waynesburg will be without All-American runningback Robert Heller, who, according to Yellowjacket mentor Rick Shepas, has left the program.

"As of right now, as far as Robert Heller is concerned, I mean, he has been stating that he has a high ankle sprain. I mean, we don't really have a lot of evidence to that effect. He hasn't visited with our trainers to validate any of those things....and actually hasn't been with the program, you know, since, you know, we haven't seen him very much at all since the Wooster game. So, you know, in our program we've moved forward. You know, he's a great athlete and a great player and while he resolves his issues we've just chosen to move forward."

This quote comes from the PAC Football Report (linked below), starting at the 2:50 mark.

PAC Football Weekly Podcast

SaintsFAN · September 19, 2008, 01:17:05 PM

Thats a pretty major blow to Waynesburg... from D3.com Pre-season All American to this..

Wonder whats going on there... sounds like there's something going on behind the scenes.

At any rate, I'm sure Thomas More is still facing a quality opponent in Waynesburg.. they've got a couple guys carrying the load for them instead of Heller, and have had some success with them.

South Willy · September 19, 2008, 01:46:52 PM

SaintsFAN...

I think your boys will take them Saturday. Morale can't be good in Waynesburg and they really haven't played anything like last year in their first two games.

UPSET SPECIAL...TMC-28 WC-21

wabashcpa · September 19, 2008, 09:17:43 PM

Quote from: Bob.Gregg on September 19, 2008, 12:25:07 PM
"As of right now, as far as Robert Heller is concerned, I mean, he has been stating that he has a high ankle sprain. I mean, we don't really have a lot of evidence to that effect. He hasn't visited with our trainers to validate any of those things....and actually hasn't been with the program, you know, since, you know, we haven't seen him very much at all since the Wooster game. So, you know, in our program we've moved forward. You know, he's a great athlete and a great player and while he resolves his issues we've just chosen to move forward."

This quote comes from the PAC Football Report (linked below), starting at the 2:50 mark.

PAC Football Weekly Podcast

I didn't believe that this was an actual, you know, quote until I listened to the, you know, podcast. But, sure enough, you know, it was verbatim!

SaintsFAN · September 19, 2008, 10:48:23 PM

Quote from: South Willy on September 19, 2008, 01:46:52 PM
SaintsFAN...

I think your boys will take them Saturday. Morale can't be good in Waynesburg and they really haven't played anything like last year in their first two games.

UPSET SPECIAL...TMC-28 WC-21

It sounds like they've moved on mentally and with that sophomore RB.. Guaranteed they are circling the wagons.. I'm seeing a Thomas More win myself...but hard fought.. 20-17. The young talented backfield for the Saints comes through... the PAC is introduced to freshman Anthony Knott and Kendall Owens...along with the proven combo of Collier and Stellman.