FB: New Jersey Athletic Conference

[rams1102]

Phil,

You're on. My daughter loves sushi, and with all my trips to the Orient count me in. It will be fun. Cut the bull I hope we can keep it close for a half. Records and talent don't count in this game. We'll have a lot a fun. See ya there. Burgers, dogs, sushi, chips etc and beer how bad can it be.

[thementor]

Phil & Rams,
  which train staion are you fellows referring to ?... the small one off of normal ave or the new big one that is over near rt 3 ?..... this years lions squad is already puzzling.... injuries right off the bat, but all teams go thru that.... you never know what your gonna get w/ struble.... i dont know if veillard is playing (morgan st transfer), he gives them another skill positoned player....i saw the hobart /  willyp game... hobart is ranked #19 in d3...well it better not be based on what  they showed that afternoon.

[4merprof]

I was thinking about this upcoming week for the Profs, and I believe that this week the Profs will show what they are made of.  I know that West Conn isn't exactly a powerhouse but they are 3-0.  I agree with JT's pregame on his website.  I think that the D will shut 'em down, and the offense will click.  Profs will put up 40 plus points with over 400 yards of total offense.  Wish I could make the game.  Go Profs!

[phil]

thementor
I'm assuming the small one off Normal Ave. near the South end zone.

I saw veillard QB the first half against FDU ... he was totally ineffective and was no threat to throw the ball down field. On that day Struble started the second half and turned the game around. His passing opened up the running game as Schoonover ran for over 100 yards in the second half.

[JT]

I was thinking about this upcoming week for the Profs, and I believe that this week the Profs will show what they are made of.  I know that West Conn isn't exactly a powerhouse but they are 3-0.  I agree with JT's pregame on his website.  I think that the D will shut 'em down, and the offense will click.  Profs will put up 40 plus points with over 400 yards of total offense.  Wish I could make the game.  Go Profs!

I finally have all the radio highlights for 2005, but they are cut backwards.  Last play is first so I haven't been able to put the 2005 RMU and West Conn highlights in the pregame.  I hope to re-cut and and have the 2005 highlights up soon.

I am upgrading my video ending software so I hope to have the video up at some point.

[rams1102]

Phil & thementor,

It's the Train Station off Normal Ave and it faces Sam Mills Field.                                                                                 
Themtenor -  Please stop by. I have a Black Durango.

[mspree]

Westconn fan here. 

I finally got in here after years of passing through. 
Good luck to all the NJAC teams.  My only commentary is that westconn has a good stadium.   The band is good,  although the drummer is suspect and the horn section is weak at times,  but they can put out a good tune.
Oh yea, about the team.  They won 3 games,  As a fan you always want your team to win and I hope they do.  But a reality check here. I hope they can keep it close against Rowan.  If they give tham a respectable close game and not get blown out then they are the real deal.  If they get blown out,  there is always next yr.

[rams1102]

mspree,

Welcome aboard. We could use some input from the other NJAC Teams. I agree that this will be a test. If I remember from last year Miglio was good, you had some good receivers and a good punter. I think you have a LB who is the real deal this year. Good luck.

[theoriginalupstate]

Since I'm extremely bored and the wifes at work I bring you:

TheOriginalUpstate's Early East Region Rankings....

1) Rowan
2) Cortland
3) St. John Fisher
4) Wilkes
5) Springfield
6) Hobart
7) DVC
Ithaca
9) RPI
10) Brockport

outside looking in: Kings, Alfred, Union....


Rowan is, right now, head and shoulders above everyone in the east.  Rowan has a sick defense and untill someone in the East knocks them out of the playoffs they are the team to beat.... 

Cortland is a well balanced team, but their defense looks extremely impressive.  I think they had 10 sacks vs Brockport....Thats just not fair.  I think Cortland vs Rowan could be the game of the year in the East Region.

St. John Fisher is averaging 300yds on the ground, thats pretty impressive considering they dont run the option.  Their defense and O-line are really setting the tone for the season and have dominated games.  One has to wonder are they the Denver Broncos of the eastern region?  They seem to produce alot of 1000yd rusher lately.

Wilkes is a tough team to read.  Yes they just did beat DVC, but thats the only team with a winning record they beat, and in fact only one other Wilkes opponent has won a game.  Trying to figure out the MAC is always difficult.  SJFC pounds Kings in the opener and then all of a sudden Kings is 3-0 in the MAC. 

The PRIDE seem to look Sharpe (pun intended) so far this year but have yet to play AT Ithaca and SJFC.  SC could suprise some people when its all said and done if they keep running their option the way they have been.

Hobart passed their early season test vs RPI. Actually RPI just let them copy off their exam with the turnovers they gave bart. Hobart just doesnt have anything to get excited about.  They are a solid team but nothing flashy which bores the hell out of me.

While Ithaca bombed the second half of their early season test vs SJFC they are still in good shape to win out and make the NCAA's.  SJFC has two tough opponents in AU and SC so even though that IC's schedule doesnt favor them with their out of conference games, they can still win the conference if SJFC slips up. They have SC at home which bodes well for IC. 

DVC is a hard team to figure out with a newbie at QB who looks to be solid, they've got alot of athletes in the Valley and if they can get consistant on O they could push for a spot in the NCAAs. 

RPI punched themselves in the nuts last weekend, they were a team that I thought could make a deep run in the playoffs.  They've got to play catch up now and hope to sneak in. 

Brockport seems to have gotten back on the state school juice in the offseason.  They are playing a physically dominating style on offense and on defense like they used too a few years ago.  They do have a hell of a schedule vs 4 ranked teams in IC, SJFC, SC and Wesley.   

Kings is 3-0 in the MAC, but got shut out vs SJFC.  It will be easier to figure them out once they get deeper into their MAC schedule

Alfred doesnt seem to have that intimidating D w/o Brady.  They are a solid team with some good play makers, they still may play the role of spoiler with IC and SJFC left on the schedule.

Union just isnt the same with out their star reciever.  Arcidacando is a great back but without their deep threat to take some pressure off him they wont be as explosive.  Plus their D isnt good enough to contend in the LL this year.

[rams1102]

the originalupstate,

Rowan s/b #1 and Cortland #2. Don't know much about SJF and trust your judgment. Wilkes deserves the #4 spot. I think Springfield may be a stretch. I was not at the MSU-Springfield game, but talking to many people who were there said that we could have won the game in spite of all the yards thay gained. They are a good team, but not above Ithaca, Hobart, DVC, and the Port. I can be proven wrong in time, but for now they are not ahead of the teams I mentioned.

[rams1102]

theoriginalupstate,

If you wanted to really generate some conversation here, you should have made Cortland #1 and Rowan #2 

[theoriginalupstate]

theoriginalupstate,

If you wanted to really generate some conversation here, you should have made Cortland #1 and Rowan #2 

I just built my Karma level to a healthy -11 recently and didnt want to kill it even worse....

RE: Springfield...

They are a very tough team, and their option is so dangerous it can beat ANYONE in the east if they are running on all cylinders.....

The only way you negate their option is to jump on them early, force them to throw more and take advantage of any balls they put on the ground...

[cstate19]

Game Time........original.....i think im the one most in need of a karma boost

[rowanlb92]

There we go again, coach calls a pass play on a third and one inside the 15 yard  line.

Pass no good.  We have to settle for a field goal.

[rowanlb92]

Profs blow another one on special teams.

A running into the kicker , And had a touchdown called back.