South Region playoffs

[PittTBCW]

Prediction Time:

Still have not seen Wesley play...Saw B'Water last week @ Thiel so this prediction may not be as strong as if I saw both teams play. But based on the information I have I will do the best that I can!!!

Here we go

B'Water @ Wesley

I have to go with the Eagles. I think the strength of thier running game and well balanced defense and strong special teams will get the job down this week and represent the south region in the semis. The BC faithful will be out in ful force again this week and take away some of the homefield advantage by packing the seats and rooting on the pep band. The running game should be the deciding factor and the ability of the BC secondary to shut down Wesley's pass first offense will be the keys to success for the Eagles. BC's coaching staff is one of D3's best and will come up with a scheme this week that will be tough to beat aslong as the players can successful with the plan.

B'Water 31 Wesley 21

Good luck to both teams & safe travels!

[Bob.Gregg]

Just can't find it in myself to pick Wesley.

I'm not sure what it is, but in the National Quarterfinals, I just can not pick a team that got smoked (47-0) by a .500 ballclub.

I could be dead wrong, but I'll have to live with that if I am....

[wrighthall220]

Bob,
You must have forgotten there was mud on the field and um players from Brockport and uummmm..    You're right, I agree with you there has to be a weakness that the excellent BC coaches will exploit on Saturday...there are not enough excuses in the world for a 47-0 loss.  Even if Wesley fans don't want to admit it, 47-0 leads me to believe there is something that is a HUGE weakness that can be exploited.  Granted BC has a loss under their belt but I'll go with BC by a touchdown or less. 

BC 42-Wesley 35

GO BC!

[BigMikeA78]

As a proud BC supporter and alum, I know I am biased in this pick, but Bridgewater has been there and done this before, they know how to win on the road...they are used to wintry weather conditions, whether it be wind, rain, snow, sleet, or mud...and in the end, BC is balanced in all three aspects of the game...while Wesley is going to be a very formidable opponent, I see this game coming down to the last few minutes with BC scoring late to win it.

BC 27, Wesley 20

[cptculo17]

The only thing that BC is going to exploit this weekend is probably figure out a way of how to run more plays when theres no time left on the clock...(Rowan)...because thats the only chance your going to have to win...

Running game...what running game...weve shut down some of the "supposedly" talented running games so far "Ferrum #1 in the nation, o yea and that team from Texas who went to the championship last yr...I guess thats not good enough... Im tired of the fact that Wesley gets no credit or writeups on D3.com...because this is a cindarella in the making and I guess a blowout again!!! will prove my point...everyones basing their pick from a 47-0 loss to Brockport in the regular season...it only matters what you do during the playoffs...thats right Brockport is still at home right now drinking their hot cocoa...wesley is the hottest team right now...look at the numbers...how can you pick against them...that secondary has no clue of the task ahead of them...stay tuned, and youll no why

So make us the underdog again...the wolverines and their die hard fans thrive off that kind of stuff...and no massive carnival of fan support along with their pep band is going to intimidate us...you better bring more than that

[Pat Coleman]

Im tired of the fact that Wesley gets no credit or writeups on D3.com...because this is a cindarella in the making and I guess a blowout again!!!

Yeah.

Wonder where you got the term cinderella -- because it sounds exactly like what we said on the selection show on ESPNews. Guess that isn't enough credit for you, though.

[wrighthall220]

cptculo17
Angry words from a Place Kicker.. reminds me of the Colts kicker! 

[cptculo17]

Yea because a cindarella team hosts a regional game and is higher seeded than its opponent...
That school deserves more write up than what they get

And since when does a persons email clarify who that person is...nice try buddy...besides the point vanderjact ripped on his own team first of all (peyton manning preferably)...unlike how I praised mine..so way to make a point

[mizzou_mafia]

So make us the underdog again...the wolverines and their die hard fans thrive off that kind of stuff...

Last time I checked the poll at the top of this board, Wesley is the favorite by those that tred these grounds.  A few more Bridgewater fans have posted their predictions instead of just voting, but the numbers speak for themselves.  I suspect a lot of Texas votes.

Why with the Rowan comment?  I know you're just a newbie poster that likely won't be around after Wesley picks up its next loss, so just enjoy your ride!  No need to rip on BC.  

If you're looking for props on Wesley, visit the ASC board.  Or visit the ODAC or ACFC board after Saturday if Wesley wins.  From here on out, Wesley's play on the field controls the respect and press they get.  

Oh, and Wesley has gotten some coverage on this site this year.  Here's a nice article that took me less than a minute to find...so there's probably others.

http://www.d3football.com/atr.php?id=2199

[Matt Barnhart (kid)]

It's a win-win situation for cptculo17 (posting-wise).

Newbie poster, week before a big game, comes on here saying how his team rocks (blah blah blah).  If Wesley wins, then he remains on here giving us the "I told you so" crap.  If Wesley loses, then he never posts again and simply goes back to being just a reader.

[wrighthall220]

cptculo17,
Let's see if I can help ease the anger.. or is it fear?  

"Yea because a cindarella team hosts a regional game and is higher seeded than its opponent...
That school deserves more write up than what they get"

From what I know Wesley has the following  going against them:

-They haven't made much noise in the playoffs in recent history.  Rowan, Linfield, Capital and Mount Union have, hence the coverage.  


The reason Wesley is hosting the game this weekend is a direct result of BC losing to McDaniel in Week1.  Wesley just happened not to lose to a "south region" team.  It's not that big of a deal that Wesley is hosting the game, I'm sorry but it's honestly not.  I know it's new and a big deal for Wesley and their fans but in the big scheme of things, where a game is being held is NOT a reason for the press to flock to Wesley.  (nor does it help Wesley earn respect)  I have  yet to read a report that was based on how important it is that Mount Union is hosting Capital... I've read reports about how the various players are going to change the outcome of the game but not homefield importance.  


Something else to note, you complained about the Brockport loss.. which seems like a touchy subject.. it's all anyone knows about Wesley.... so if it hurts your feelings I'm sorry..        However,  if you're going to defend yourself against the Brockport loss.. please point out which of the remaining 8 teams were shut out in a 40+ point loss.   47-0 is an eye sore.  



I know what the Colts kicker said.. I just think it's funny when kickers get angry because you all are usually very well spoken... but honestly you're not that scary!


Forgive me if wesleypk48@yahoo.com doesn't lead me to believe you're a kicker..  


Oh and good jab with the Rowan statement.. very timely and very, very original..     You don't have to worry about the time.. you all are in charge of that!  

[wrighthall220]

cptculo17,

Just a quick tip... don't mess with BC's posters.. we're fairly used to "this is our year", "keep counting on us as underdogs", blah, blah, blah... we're fairly well educated DIII football fans, we're going to support our team win or lose.. now you may want to ask yourself.. will you do the same?  Will you be here in Feb, April?  We will!    Just be careful about  poking us too hard! 

[Bwana]

The only thing that BC is going to exploit this weekend is probably figure out a way of how to run more plays when theres no time left on the clock...(Rowan)...because thats the only chance your going to have to win...

Running game...what running game...weve shut down some of the "supposedly" talented running games so far "Ferrum #1 in the nation, o yea and that team from Texas who went to the championship last yr...I guess thats not good enough... Im tired of the fact that Wesley gets no credit or writeups on D3.com...because this is a cindarella in the making and I guess a blowout again!!! will prove my point...everyones basing their pick from a 47-0 loss to Brockport in the regular season...it only matters what you do during the playoffs...thats right Brockport is still at home right now drinking their hot cocoa...wesley is the hottest team right now...look at the numbers...how can you pick against them...that secondary has no clue of the task ahead of them...stay tuned, and youll no why

So make us the underdog again...the wolverines and their die hard fans thrive off that kind of stuff...and no massive carnival of fan support along with their pep band is going to intimidate us...you better bring more than that

Whoah, hoss...that chip on your shoulder is affecting your spelling.

Before your blast of bile and bitterness drowns your keyboard, you should note that the south region poll on D3.com (See above) show participants favoring Wesley over BC by a 3-2 margin.  Both the OAC and ODAC pick-em's have Wesley favored...and since the ODAC pick is based on the Borne ratings, we have statistical indices that Wesley should be favored....oh, and Wesley is the higher seed, too, hence the home game in Dover.

Wesley is getting plenty of respect.  If you want to get more folks on this board picking Wesley, then you need to get them logged on.  Beyond BC fans or backers of teams that have played BC, I don't see a tsunami of people coming in here and picking against Wesley...and BC backers can not be expected to pick against or talk down their own team.  

Wesley has had a great year to date, and the only folks who are still calling them a cinderella team are those searching for artificial reasons to get fired up for the game.

[Matt Barnhart (kid)]

[...]
Wesley has had a great year to date, and the only folks who are still calling them a cinderella team are those searching for artificial reasons to get fired up for the game.

Well said ... I "applauded" you.

[mizzou_mafia]

It appears that members of the ODAC board were just waiting for someone to shake things up