FB: Empire 8

[Bengalsrule]

Bummed there are no Cortland folks on the board. They look like a really good and physical football team.  People were not really expecting Hampden Sydney to give the 'Cats much of a game a few years ago in the 2nd round and they took Linfield to the limit so you never know.  I'm expecting a really good football game and if any Cortland State board lurkers are out there, I hope you have safe travels if you are coming out the Pac NW.  Looks like a beautiful weekend ahead.

Bummer that it isn't Alfred flying to McMinnville. AU actually attracts some students from the West Coast and Pep has a couple of friends out there who are AU alums, one who did grad school at Willamette and the other was just back in Alfred recently for a visit.

And, Pep would very much enjoy verbally sparring with the Linfield faithful on the boards. Fact is, while it is Cortland State making the trip, it could have been Buffalo State, St. John Fisher, Alfred, or even Morrisville....the Empire 8 was brutal. Suffice it to say, Cortland did what it needed to and Pep is looking for the Red Dragons to give the Wildcats in that mythical CatDome a game!

On Saxon Warriors!

Well put Pep...well put!!!  +k

[pg04]

I feel like I'm being serially "smited". Is this what I get for venturing outside the region>  Seems like I lose one a day even without posting. Hope someone isn't that dedicated 

[desertcat1]

  pg04,
If you are going to be a big cry baby,  since it is thanksgiving and all. "THE SERIAL SMITER HIMSELF JUST GAVE YOU SOME + LOVE     HAPPY THANKSGIVING.   

[pg04]

  pg04,
If you are going to be a big cry baby,  since it is thanksgiving and all. "THE SERIAL SMITER HIMSELF JUST GAVE YOU SOME + LOVE     HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

LOL Thanks.  I had no idea someone was dedicated as THE serial smiter on Post Patterns, I just assume someone had gone rogue 

[desertcat1]

  pg04,
If you are going to be a big cry baby,  since it is thanksgiving and all. "THE SERIAL SMITER HIMSELF JUST GAVE YOU SOME + LOVE     HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

LOL Thanks.  I had no idea someone was dedicated as THE serial smite :-*r on Post Patterns, I just assume someone had gone rogue 

I have been awarded    ::)that name  by the Little GURU himself ..     hope to see you all in Salem.  DC1. 

[dlippiel]

I feel like I'm being serially "smited". Is this what I get for venturing outside the region>  Seems like I lose one a day even without posting. Hope someone isn't that dedicated 

dlip is with you pg.04...we go way back and us east region bretheren must stick together lol +k

[desertcat1]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.  Safe travels. 

[pg04]

I feel like I'm being serially "smited". Is this what I get for venturing outside the region>  Seems like I lose one a day even without posting. Hope someone isn't that dedicated 

dlip is with you pg.04...we go way back and us east region bretheren must stick together lol +k

lol. Yes, us vestiges of the east region that still remain must stay together.The region may never win the Stagg but we do have the best Post Patterns community 

[dlippiel]

I'm going to be a contrarian and say, Cortland is going to beat Linfield.

Well someone had to say it...even though dlip believes wholeheartedly that a double monkey stomp will take place this is what all of us east region fans (with the possible exception of some Bomber fans) are really hoping for...well here's to hoping for the best +k to the page!

[D O.C.]

Safe travels to the Dragon Clan.
No injuries!

[XREDDRAGON77]

Just took a quick glance at the game notes. Linfield hit 70 spots 3 times this year.  I don't think they scored less than 40 points this season.  Not a warm fuzzy feeling when your defense has struggled.  Nothing to lose this week so who knows what we will have dialed up defensively!

Offensively we can score, but on the flip side those Cats have a knack at keeping people out of the end zone.  Hopefully we can hit our stride and put enough on the board to keep it competitive.  Only time will tell, but even so I'm just being an overly optimistic homer.

Happy Thanksgiving and good luck Red Dragons!

[Ralph Turner]

Congratulations to the Red Dragons.

I really like the way that the NJAC and E8 have reconfigured. I think that there may be a little more shifting with the changes in the Liberty League, but I like having 3 Pool A bids in that part of the east region.

Best wishes and travel safely. I like the E8 versus NWC matchup to help us compare 2 quality conferences.

[MonroviaCat]

Just took a quick glance at the game notes. Linfield hit 70 spots 3 times this year.  I don't think they scored less than 40 points this season.  Not a warm fuzzy feeling when your defense has struggled.  Nothing to lose this week so who knows what we will have dialed up defensively!

Offensively we can score, but on the flip side those Cats have a knack at keeping people out of the end zone.  Hopefully we can hit our stride and put enough on the board to keep it competitive.  Only time will tell, but even so I'm just being an overly optimistic homer.

Happy Thanksgiving and good luck Red Dragons!

we only scored 24 in one game but we won it by 24....

[GillCJ1]

Happy Thanksgiving!  Good luck to both teams this weekend.  Assuming the Cru takes care of business, we will be facing one of y'all the following week.  I have lots of familiarity with Linfield now (GREAT program, lots of respect) but not much knowledge on Cortland.  It will be a big test for the Red Dragons, but I'm sure the experience will be a good one - win or lose.  Enjoy the game and safe travels for those hitting the road!

[XREDDRAGON77]

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  Red Dragons en route as we speak. Go C State!