South Region playoffs

[Teamski]

Well, I just got back from Allentown and boy, that was a COLD one!! 

Wesley got it done, and as mentioned above, thanks to the defense in the first half.  For some reason, Wesley doesn't play well in the cold (Note UWW results in the playoffs).  When the football is hard, Wesley just doesn't execute very well.  I knew things would be tough when the first reverse attempt got bobbled by Aaron Jackson and almost lost the fumble.  From there on end, Wesley just couldn't get things done, except when the defense stepped in and started to win the field position war Muhlenberg was waging on the Wolverines.  What really hurt the Mules was the last-second first half Hale Mary thrown by McSweeny to Lanounette to put the game at 13-0.   I knew the game was over then.

So IMHO, Wesley survived a spirited Muhlenberg team by:

1:  NO TURNOVERS!  There were a couple fumbles, but none were lost.

2:  That stubborn defense that bent at times, but kept Muhlenberg's offense from scoring in the red zone.  I can tell you, I haven't seen so many hard hits in a single game as I have today.  Wow.

So, now that my feet and brain have thawed, it's now onto Texas for the Wolverines.  Well done team.

It was a pleasure to meet Muledaddy and Wesleydad at the game.  And no, no riots errupted during or after the game, even though two of us were considering rushing the field.

-Ski

[muledaddy]

Mates,

It wasn't very pretty in Allentown today. It was cold and the coldest thing of all was the Mule offfense.
It wasn't a factor. Wesley defese was good.The Mules shot themselves in the foot in the first half,
dropping a td pass in the endzone and anotheer key drop.Giving up a Hail Mary pass td with no time on the clock before halftime was a backbreaker that made it a 13-0 game.The Mules of the past 2 weeks
have not resembled the Mules earlier in the season.Injuries decimated the Mule offense.Ron was right when he said that wesley would win by 15, but I never saw the shutout coming.......The only good
thing all day from this Mule fan's perspective was meeting 2 fine gentlemen who are also D3 superfan's,
Wesleydad and Teamski.Nothing beats D3 football. Go Wesley.......

[The Forgotten Man]

Congrats to Millsaps on a very well-played game. Good luck with the rest of the playoffs.

[thewaterboy]

Well, were in a similar scenario. Wesley vs. UMHB. Hopefully we can give them a little pay back from last year, but our offense has to do a little better. Granted that the Muhlenberg defense played well, I watched the game online and noticed some things Wesley could improve on.

1. The Offensive line needs to do a better job of run and pass block. Pressure was in McSweeny's face all day and backs had no room to move on some of the plays.

2. Learn how to kick a field goal. Its no easy task but it drives me crazy when a kicker misses a 22 yarder and an extra point attempt. I mean come on thats all the kicker does. No offense to Blugis, but what happened to what he was doing last year.

3. Get Beavers the ball more. An easy task and not really a problem. I am 99% sure that Beavers will get the ball a lot more at UMHB. Hes our playmaker. The Mules didnt kick to him and he wasnt thrown to, partially because of the fact that McSweeny had no time to throw the ball 3/4 of the time he dropped back to pass.

Well thats all I can think of right now. Feel free to add on what ever you want, but I think I covered all of it. If Wesley can improve on these things, we got a good shot against UMHB. Now, as Forrest Gump would say,"Thats all I have to say about that."

Go Wesley!

[Teamski]

2. Learn how to kick a field goal. Its no easy task but it drives me crazy when a kicker misses a 22 yarder and an extra point attempt. I mean come on thats all the kicker does. No offense to Blugis, but what happened to what he was doing last year.

I don't know why Colin Blugis is in such a funk.  Last year, he did brilliantly as a Freshman, but this year, he has just been out of it.  I can't explain a thing like that.

-Ski

[PA_wesleyfan]

2. Learn how to kick a field goal. Its no easy task but it drives me crazy when a kicker misses a 22 yarder and an extra point attempt. I mean come on thats all the kicker does. No offense to Blugis, but what happened to what he was doing last year.

I don't know why Colin Blugis is in such a funk.  Last year, he did brilliantly as a Freshman, but this year, he has just been out of it.  I can't explain a thing like that.

-Ski

   Sometimes it's just a little mechanical thing that throws off a kicker. He is still hitting the ball well he is just pushing it a little right. And yesterday with the wind blowing two different directions it's not always easy to have the ball do what you think it will do in the air. Coach Delgado does a great job with the kickers but he can't stand next to them on the fioeld during the game. I am sure Blugis will be fine.

[Teamski]

   Sometimes it's just a little mechanical thing that throws off a kicker. He is still hitting the ball well he is just pushing it a little right. And yesterday with the wind blowing two different directions it's not always easy to have the ball do what you think it will do in the air. Coach Delgado does a great job with the kickers but he can't stand next to them on the fioeld during the game. I am sure Blugis will be fine.

I have no doubt that he will work it out.  You just don't lose that ability outright.

-Ski

[thewaterboy]

I saw that they let Antonio Regalbuto kick some extra points in the game against Gallaudet. Why not let Blugis take a break and have Regalbuto kick the PATs while Blugis straightens himself out.

[Teamski]

I saw that they let Antonio Regalbuto kick some extra points in the game against Gallaudet. Why not let Blugis take a break and have Regalbuto kick the PATs while Blugis straightens himself out.

Consistency.  Pure and simple.  You don't want to start doing the cup switching routine when it comes to a team like this.  Once Blugis gets back on track, he will be an asset fort he next two years.  He nailed a 42 yard field goal this year, so he has the leg to carry the ball.

-Ski

[PA_wesleyfan]

That, plus the 52 man roster limit may not give them the opportunity to carry 2 kickers.

[Bob.Gregg]

How about this scenario:

Wesley knocks off UMHB
W&J wins at Millsaps

Then, we'll see you all at Cameron Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6th, for a noon kickoff in the Region Final?

Works for me.

Eliminates airplane trips too. (AA likes that!)

[Teamski]

How about this scenario:

Wesley knocks off UMHB
W&J wins at Millsaps

Then, we'll see you all at Cameron Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6th, for a noon kickoff in the Region Final?

Works for me.

Eliminates airplane trips too. (AA likes that!)

We can all dream, you know!  I'd love to go see another Wolverines game!!

-Ski

[Ralph Turner]

How about this scenario:

Wesley knocks off UMHB
W&J wins at Millsaps

Then, we'll see you all at Cameron Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6th, for a noon kickoff in the Region Final?

Works for me.

Eliminates airplane trips too. (AA likes that!)

UMHB can bus to Millsaps.   That eliminates a plane trip, too.   

[Pat Coleman]

Ahh, Ralph beat me to it.

[Bill McCabe]

How about this scenario:

Wesley knocks off UMHB
W&J wins at Millsaps

Then, we'll see you all at Cameron Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6th, for a noon kickoff in the Region Final?

Works for me.

Eliminates airplane trips too. (AA likes that!)

UMHB can bus to Millsaps.   That eliminates a plane trip, too.   

How about busing HSU back to Belton for another game!