FB: New Jersey Athletic Conference

[JT]

I'm afraid it's not rocket science...contain Giuliano and Autera and Cortland will struggle.  Rowan did and we did.  Throw in an uncharacteristic game by QB Pitcher and a loss of his younger brother on the OL and it was just a rotten day.  We will get a test of character now as we will see how they respond.   I'm pretty concerned now with a makeshift OL that doesn't have a lot of experience.

Congrats to Rowan.

That was scary... I rarely hear noise, but Pitcher's brother screamed in pain.  Hopefully, its just a high ankle sprain.  He'll need X-rays to confirm a non-break, but the doc thought it wasn't broken.

[clandfan]

I'm afraid it's not rocket science...contain Giuliano and Autera and Cortland will struggle.  Rowan did and we did.  Throw in an uncharacteristic game by QB Pitcher and a loss of his younger brother on the OL and it was just a rotten day.  We will get a test of character now as we will see how they respond.   I'm pretty concerned now with a makeshift OL that doesn't have a lot of experience.

Congrats to Rowan.

That was scary... I rarely hear noise, but Pitcher's brother screamed in pain.  Hopefully, its just a high ankle sprain.  He'll need X-rays to confirm a non-break, but the doc thought it wasn't broken.

i am hearing second / third hand that there is a fracture and his season is over.  tough loss, he is an improtant part of that line.

[JT]

I'm afraid it's not rocket science...contain Giuliano and Autera and Cortland will struggle.  Rowan did and we did.  Throw in an uncharacteristic game by QB Pitcher and a loss of his younger brother on the OL and it was just a rotten day.  We will get a test of character now as we will see how they respond.   I'm pretty concerned now with a makeshift OL that doesn't have a lot of experience.

Congrats to Rowan.

That was scary... I rarely hear noise, but Pitcher's brother screamed in pain.  Hopefully, its just a high ankle sprain.  He'll need X-rays to confirm a non-break, but the doc thought it wasn't broken.

i am hearing second / third hand that there is a fracture and his season is over.  tough loss, he is an improtant part of that line.

We were parked next to the Pitcher's.  At halftime Mr. Pitcher was still hopeful.

[psu80]

Does anyone know how the NJAC determines the conference champion when 2 or more teams have identical conference records? Do they use head to head record, overall record etc.?

[XREDDRAGON77]

I guess if Rowan and Cortland win out, that will leave a 3 way tie including Montclair St.   Due to the identical conference record, and round robin scenario, there has to be another criteria.  Several years ago I read that in such a situation.....the NJAC sends the team who has been the farthest removed from a playoff appearance.  I believe thats Rowan since they went last in 06. 

I hope that is not true as it is totally moronic.  My HS team just won a  3 way tie breaker to win our league last night.  3 way round robin w/ all 3 having  5-1 conference records.  Head to head is out.  2nd criteria is points against in the 1st half.  At least that prevents teams from running it up if a "for/against point differential" was used, and allows for 2nd half substitutions once  a game is secured.   

[MSU Pride]

Cmon, MSU is defiantly not overrated, they are 6-0 ranked 14th in the Country, there hasn't been one game accept for maybe the first half of the TCNJ game where it looked like they weren't in control...They score on Offense, Defense and special teams and when they go up to the dirtiest team I ever played against in Cortland, they to will fall victim to the NJAC champs just like the rest! LOL figure I would wake this board up a little 

"Keep Pounding"

Sam MIlls

[rams1102]

Dan,

You are one class guy and will always be one. It was great to meet you and just clear your head and I'm sure you will be back. You are a huge Cortland Fan and I'm proud to have met you and look forward to seeing you soon.

[rams1102]

Hey Pride , just back from WVa. this afternoon and read the overrated comment. All you can do is play the games every week. We've beat Rowan and Kean. Results are all that count as of now. I would not want to be Morrisville playing Cortland next week. Cortland is a real good team and things happen. We need to take care of business next week. That's all we can worry about. We have to hold onto the ball better. We need to draw a line in the sand and make sure we play110-60 for the balance of the season and the rest will take care of itself. Just Git-R-Done, no excuses.

LET'S  GO  MIGHTY  RED  HAWKS  &  "KEEP POUNDING"  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[theoriginalupstate]

Cmon, MSU is defiantly not overrated, they are 6-0 ranked 14th in the Country, there hasn't been one game accept for maybe the first half of the TCNJ game where it looked like they weren't in control...They score on Offense, Defense and special teams and when they go up to the dirtiest team I ever played against in Cortland, they to will fall victim to the NJAC champs just like the rest! LOL figure I would wake this board up a little 

"Keep Pounding"

Sam MIlls

Based on what I saw from the Kean game they're over rated, but not by a ton...

They've got a very good defense but their offense isn't going to get them very far...

[clandfan]

I'm afraid it's not rocket science...contain Giuliano and Autera and Cortland will struggle.  Rowan did and we did.  Throw in an uncharacteristic game by QB Pitcher and a loss of his younger brother on the OL and it was just a rotten day.  We will get a test of character now as we will see how they respond.   I'm pretty concerned now with a makeshift OL that doesn't have a lot of experience.

Congrats to Rowan.

That was scary... I rarely hear noise, but Pitcher's brother screamed in pain.  Hopefully, its just a high ankle sprain.  He'll need X-rays to confirm a non-break, but the doc thought it wasn't broken.

i am hearing second / third hand that there is a fracture and his season is over.  tough loss, he is an improtant part of that line.

We were parked next to the Pitcher's.  At halftime Mr. Pitcher was still hopeful.

JT:  I can confirm that he is done for the season.  Ironic that it was the Rowan game that knocked his brother out last year.  He's a great kid and was having a great season.  Tough shoes to fill on the line.

[rams1102]

Cmon, MSU is defiantly not overrated, they are 6-0 ranked 14th in the Country, there hasn't been one game accept for maybe the first half of the TCNJ game where it looked like they weren't in control...They score on Offense, Defense and special teams and when they go up to the dirtiest team I ever played against in Cortland, they to will fall victim to the NJAC champs just like the rest! LOL figure I would wake this board up a little  

"Keep Pounding"

Sam MIlls

Based on what I saw from the Kean game they're over rated, but not by a ton...

They've got a very good defense but their offense isn't going to get them very far...

Can not totaly disagree, but there is always room for improvement, watch out.  

[rams1102]

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[MSU Pride]

Let's not forget that Keans RB once Started over Slaton at West Virginia who I believe starts for the Texans... But yes that is why we play the game, side note...Everyone say a prayer for Eric Legrand, the Defensive Tackle from Rutgers who suffered a major neck injury yesterday and after emergency surgery last night still remains paralyzed from the neck down....


"Keep Pounding"

Sam Mills

[theoriginalupstate]

Let's not forget that Keans RB once Started over Slaton at West Virginia who I believe starts for the Texans... But yes that is why we play the game, side note...Everyone say a prayer for Eric Legrand, the Defensive Tackle from Rutgers who suffered a major neck injury yesterday and after emergency surgery last night still remains paralyzed from the neck down....


"Keep Pounding"

Sam Mills

Did that RB play Defense that night too and helped hold MSU to 242 yards of offense?

[bleedpurple]

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