FB: USA South Athletic Conference

[AF4]

proudfightingscot

good game...to the wire...very exciting

good luck rest of the season... we (huntingdon) have a heck of a schedule left ....

see yall next yr

[Pat Coleman]

If the school joins the ODAC, would the newspaper have its own sportswriters?

pat...i don't really understand this question...it seems as though you are being critical of the su newspaper for allowing the sid to write sports stories...how is the author of a story in the su newspaper germane to this situation in any way??

Yes. And it's not.

[ProudFightingScot]

proudfightingscot

good game...to the wire...very exciting

good luck rest of the season... we (huntingdon) have a heck of a schedule left ....

see yall next yr

I tell ya what... every game against huntingdon is a GREAT game.  It is never an easy win for either team and is very exciting.  There is definately no quit in either team.  Good luck with the rest of your schedule.  It is never easy to be an independent.  I was relieved when Maryville finally got in a conference.  Huntington will be just fine this year I believe and will be able to pick off their share of teams.

[Uncle Jessie]

Some have questioned the SU QB R. Glick. Today's Winchester Star has an article about how the team's circling the wagons around him.

"Pryor said that because he feels the campus and others outside the program have been hard on the sophomore, who in his only three career collegiate starts has gone 14-of-52 (27 percent) with no touchdowns and four interceptions. The Hornets are 0-3 in those starts."By Robert Niedzwiecki
The Winchester Starhttp://www.winchesterstar.com/article_details.php?ArticleID=1220

Personally I don't feel he has lost the games for SU this year. 3 of the 4 INT's were against CUA and they came late in the game when he was pressing, trying to do it all himself. I like the kids arm and think he has the potential to be a decent QB in the USAC.

[MU_ftbl51]

Any thoughts as to whats goin on at AU this year? Are they just that young and no experience or leadership on the field? Looking at their freshman class they brought in, they look to have some big players from all over. One that stands out is a freshman kid from south meck in charlotte where im at. He went up to play, and first practice, tore his ACL. 
       My prediction for the conference championship pick will still be between CNU and NCWC i think. If MU can upset NCWC at home this weekend, my outlook will change.
     
      NARCH- Whats your thoughts so far on the game(s) for the monarchs. Has Parks matured during the offseason?  From the stats it looks like they got a good freshman reciever to go on the opposite side of doleman and Mularski, does he play as well as it sounds? I agree, our senior year we knew going into the season we wouldnt have a fullback like we had the 2 years before. Dont know if you remember him, but Mike Frees. Big guy that could run the ball well, just ask Averett whom he ran a 75 yard touchdown right up the gut on. We had to conform to what personel we had and throwing the ball was it. However in the midst of that, running zone worked in our favor as we ran for 2,000 and threw for 2,000.
       im not knocking SU at all, but i do think the days of their wing-t style offense is through until they get another big time fullback. Looking at their team on the roster, they have some pretty big kids at reciever, maybe they should throw the ball which opens up the run. Force teams to cover your spread and run it underneath. Barnes is a college coach, he should know this, but at the same time, why is he not doing it? SU fans, any thoughts?

[narch]

If the school joins the ODAC, would the newspaper have its own sportswriters?

pat...i don't really understand this question...it seems as though you are being critical of the su newspaper for allowing the sid to write sports stories...how is the author of a story in the su newspaper germane to this situation in any way??

Yes. And it's not.

why post it then? it seems reasonable to me that a sports information director would write a regular column in the school newspaper, especially if the school is having difficulty finding quality contributors...i know that was the case at mu a few years ago...maybe that's the case at su, as well...do you know the situation with regard to student contributors?

or maybe the sid just enjoys writing for the su newspaper...is that so wrong?

either way, i don't get why you feel the need to comment on the situation, other than the fact that it's your website and you can do it if you want

[narch]

NARCH- Whats your thoughts so far on the game(s) for the monarchs. Has Parks matured during the offseason?  From the stats it looks like they got a good freshman reciever to go on the opposite side of doleman and Mularski, does he play as well as it sounds?

i thought they looked very good offensively against guilford, but struggled to stop gcq from throwing the ball...i chalked that up to vogelbach

after a loss to chowan, i'm not sure what to think - despite scoring 30 points, the offense wasn't really that productive and the defense didn't show up again...no vogelbach at qb, though...they got ripped in the run and pass game...coach sy and the other defensive coaches have their hands full getting these guys up to speed

we'll have to see what happens this weekend...if the offensive team that played on opening weekend shows up, and the defense makes some adjustments, the monarchs will give ncwc everything they can handle...if the team that played chowan shows up...well, let's just say it will be a long day

i was very impressed with hopkins vs. guilford - he caught everything thrown to him and made one spectacular catch - he doesn't look like much when you eyeball him, but he's got some quickness, runs good routes and catches the ball...he should be a nice compliment to doleman and mularski this season

[MU_ftbl51]

Thanks NARCH, i have some players who would like to play football next level and they want to see methodist first hand. One is my tackle who is 6'7 315. He doesnt really want to go to a big school he likes the smaller classroom and close to home college. UNC wants him to walk on because they cant offer a scholarship cuz they are full right now. Brown university is also looking at him. So i want to help the monarchs out. Another one is a DB who can flat out play football. I hope to come see the monarchs in action against CNU this year. Delapp and I are hoping to come down. maybe we'll see ya and have some cold ones before the game.

[hasanova]

NARCH- Whats your thoughts so far on the game(s) for the monarchs. Has Parks matured during the offseason?  From the stats it looks like they got a good freshman reciever to go on the opposite side of doleman and Mularski, does he play as well as it sounds?

i was very impressed with hopkins vs. guilford - he caught everything thrown to him and made one spectacular catch - he doesn't look like much when you eyeball him, but he's got some quickness, runs good routes and catches the ball...he should be a nice compliment to doleman and mularski this season

You're right, narch, it was a spectacular catch.  I was impressed!  I hope MU can make some adjustments.  I thought their offense looked good against Guilford, but, to be honest, who knows what to expect with Guilford's Defense.  The Monarchs will certainly face better defensive squads this year.  As far as giving up 50 to the Quakers - well, I think a lot of teams will surrend 40+ to this year's Guilford team.  I must say, however, I expected MU to put Chowan away.    Good luck the rest of the season!  Peace

[kickerdad]

Any thoughts as to whats goin on at AU this year? Are they just that young and no experience or leadership on the field? Looking at their freshman class they brought in, they look to have some big players from all over. One that stands out is a freshman kid from south meck in charlotte where im at. He went up to play, and first practice, tore his ACL. 
       My prediction for the conference championship pick will still be between CNU and NCWC i think. If MU can upset NCWC at home this weekend, my outlook will change.
     
      NARCH- Whats your thoughts so far on the game(s) for the monarchs. Has Parks matured during the offseason?  From the stats it looks like they got a good freshman reciever to go on the opposite side of doleman and Mularski, does he play as well as it sounds? I agree, our senior year we knew going into the season we wouldnt have a fullback like we had the 2 years before. Dont know if you remember him, but Mike Frees. Big guy that could run the ball well, just ask Averett whom he ran a 75 yard touchdown right up the gut on. We had to conform to what personel we had and throwing the ball was it. However in the midst of that, running zone worked in our favor as we ran for 2,000 and threw for 2,000.
       im not knocking SU at all, but i do think the days of their wing-t style offense is through until they get another big time fullback. Looking at their team on the roster, they have some pretty big kids at reciever, maybe they should throw the ball which opens up the run. Force teams to cover your spread and run it underneath. Barnes is a college coach, he should know this, but at the same time, why is he not doing it? SU fans, any thoughts?

51, I have attended both of AU's games and I think everyone is confused as to what is going on. Yes they had a good recruiting year. I was at the intersquad scrimmage and there were some huge freshman coming in. It was impossible to gage them against Mount Union simply because Mount is Mighty and Au was outclassed. Against Guilford I think we saw the inexperiance and youth come out. But that wasn't the only problem we in the stands noticed. You are correct, there was no leadership on the field. There were several starters (especially from OL) that didn't dress due to injuries. There seemed to be some confusion on the sidlines with play calling, what schemes they needed to be in on certain plays (example....50 seconds to go in the half, AU has just scored and got some momentum and AU doesn't get back in a prevent defense, knowing that Guilford is going for the bomb) Then Guilford scores on a pass where there is no defender within 20 yards of the receiver. It was also noted that the OL was hurting as AU could't stop their own grandmother from coming in on the QB. He had no time to set up and throw during the whole game. Finally, there was no running game. AU was spoiled in the past 3 years with Kyle Wilson, and so far in two games, I don't think they have come close to 100 yards on the ground. (going forward). The head coach was quoted in the newspaper after the Guilford game that the coaches didn't do their job, but promised that would change right away. As far as the youth and inexperience as well and injuries, that will take time. Lets hope they can make a better showing against W&L.

PS - the next time AU's kicker doesn't put the ball through the middle of the uprights and leaves doubt in everyones mind if the ref made correct call or not, he will go back home with a size 13 boot up his ass; Compliments of his father. (no further conversation on this needs to occur)

[PrideFan1986]

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Calling the action will be play-by-play man Wesley Gullett and color commentator Nick Scarpola. The link for the webcast through Stretch Interenet is:
http://secure.stretchinternet.com/demo/games.php?%20user=greensboro&o=cal_stamp or at www.stretchinternet.com

[Pat Coleman]

If the school joins the ODAC, would the newspaper have its own sportswriters?

pat...i don't really understand this question...it seems as though you are being critical of the su newspaper for allowing the sid to write sports stories...how is the author of a story in the su newspaper germane to this situation in any way??

Yes. And it's not.

why post it then? it seems reasonable to me that a sports information director would write a regular column in the school newspaper, especially if the school is having difficulty finding quality contributors...i know that was the case at mu a few years ago...maybe that's the case at su, as well...do you know the situation with regard to student contributors?

or maybe the sid just enjoys writing for the su newspaper...is that so wrong?

either way, i don't get why you feel the need to comment on the situation, other than the fact that it's your website and you can do it if you want

If it's truly a student newspaper, then students should do the work. It's good experience for them.

If it is not a student newspaper, then that's another thing. But a true student newspaper should be written only by students. Anyone else can write for the op-ed page.

Not sure why that's worthy of two responses from you -- seems like a fairly cut-and-dried definition.

[batteredbard]

Fighting Scot,

  Your prediction is a little biased.  The Pride beat you last year and will beat you again this year.  The only thing you have going for you is that your team is 3-0 and at home and Oh yeah your fans cut down trees in a malicious manner..


Should be a good experience and win for the pride.

What beat Romel in the desert in Africa?

Roll Pride!

Oh yeah just like you aren't biased.  Last year was just a fluke anyway.  How did you finish in the league last year??  Oh yeah that's right behind Maryville.  The only thing on the pride that will be rolling are the bus wheels back to Greensboro with a second loss.

The only thing certain in the GC and MC game is its never boring and no matter the score, don't leave - not even to pee.
First meeting MC leads 35-7 1 minute into second half at home and greensboro makes it 35-27.
Second meeting Pride lead 16-0 at half and have to race down the field with 56 ticks left to tie the game at  33 after giving up 5 second half tds.

The fact that whoever dominated early held on to win isn't necesarily a given either.

You have two sophomore qbs who are No. 4 and No. 5 in passing avg last I looked. Balance Lowe against Hightower. Both squads have made special teams a weapon (though I question the quality and need for GC to run a fake punt against Gallaudet when leading by four tds) The pride defense is experienced and tough but I think MC has more young talent. The bottom line is on paper its going to be the same as the last two, down to the wire.

My pick for public consumption is GC 39-38 in 2OT.

Just how does one use a malicious manner to cut down a tree  I think you can have malicious intent legally speaking but I'm not sure your manners with the axe really matter    And as no person is yet under investigation who is to know it wasnt a Huntingdon fan and not an MC fan or maybe it was juvenile vandals or people who don't like trees or maybe Tipps had a portion of the marathon road trip he forgot to mention in his column.

Is there anybody attending the Methodist - NCW game that would be willing to text me a score at the quarters? Wireless is still "in progress' at Honaker so we can't tie in to the D3scoreboard to check on it.

[allsky7]

Fighting Scot,

  Your prediction is a little biased.  The Pride beat you last year and will beat you again this year.  The only thing you have going for you is that your team is 3-0 and at home and Oh yeah your fans cut down trees in a malicious manner..


Should be a good experience and win for the pride.

What beat Romel in the desert in Africa?

Roll Pride!

Oh yeah just like you aren't biased.  Last year was just a fluke anyway.  How did you finish in the league last year??  Oh yeah that's right behind Maryville.  The only thing on the pride that will be rolling are the bus wheels back to Greensboro with a second loss.

The only thing certain in the GC and MC game is its never boring and no matter the score, don't leave - not even to pee.
First meeting MC leads 35-7 1 minute into second half at home and greensboro makes it 35-27.
Second meeting Pride lead 16-0 at half and have to race down the field with 56 ticks left to tie the game at  33 after giving up 5 second half tds.

The fact that whoever dominated early held on to win isn't necesarily a given either.

You have two sophomore qbs who are No. 4 and No. 5 in passing avg last I looked. Balance Lowe against Hightower. Both squads have made special teams a weapon (though I question the quality and need for GC to run a fake punt against Gallaudet when leading by four tds) The pride defense is experienced and tough but I think MC has more young talent. The bottom line is on paper its going to be the same as the last two, down to the wire.

My pick for public consumption is GC 39-38 in 2OT.

Just how does one use a malicious manner to cut down a tree  I think you can have malicious intent legally speaking but I'm not sure your manners with the axe really matter    And as no person is yet under investigation who is to know it wasnt a Huntingdon fan and not an MC fan or maybe it was juvenile vandals or people who don't like trees or maybe Tipps had a portion of the marathon road trip he forgot to mention in his column.Is there anybody attending the Methodist - NCW game that would be willing to text me a score at the quarters? Wireless is still "in progress' at Honaker so we can't tie in to the D3scoreboard to check on it.

     Maybe it was the "malicious" pledges from one of those secret societies at MC. I mean.....you know....if they really exist. 

[narch]

Is there anybody attending the Methodist - NCW game that would be willing to text me a score at the quarters? Wireless is still "in progress' at Honaker so we can't tie in to the D3scoreboard to check on it.

batteredbard..i would...but it's my son's 2nd b-day and i'll be a no-show at the game...anyone who is willing to text the score to batteredbard can feel free to call me with an update

If it's truly a student newspaper, then students should do the work. It's good experience for them.

If it is not a student newspaper, then that's another thing. But a true student newspaper should be written only by students. Anyone else can write for the op-ed page.

Not sure why that's worthy of two responses from you -- seems like a fairly cut-and-dried definition.

pat - i posted twice because i once had a roomate who was an sid...he was asked by the student newspaper to write sports articles...i thought your criticism of the su sid and newspaper was uncalled for and very much off-topic...