FB: Empire 8

[Jonny Utah]

May have gotten lost in the six pages of literary criticism, but Pep looks at today's game as a real battle between the Saxons trying to clinch and the Bombers, backed into a corner with their streak of winning seasons at stake.

Pep thinks the Saxons are tuxedo-clad, ready to go to the dance, but now facing a cornered skunk....this one could really stink before it's over.

Sad to say I won't be there. At least when I was unemployed, I had the time to go to football games. Plus, there was the added bonus of Ithaca, you know, not losing all the time.

Honestly, while I appreciate Pep's analogy of Ithaca being a skunk, I'm going to channel my inner JoseQViper. This isn't about heart, pride, home field, 39 years of whatever. This is just a case of one team being better than the other. The talent level is just not equal, especially on offense. And that's WITH Secky out.

The last few years when this game rolled around, Ithaca was at the tail end of a five or six week campaign of mass destruction. Now they're just injured and haven't strung together two decent weeks together all season. Worse yet, they've shown very little ability to play from behind, with the exception of the Utica game.

Alfred's been tripped up before, but those were by good Ithaca teams. This isn't one.

Alfred 33
Ithaca 14

And I'll say this my Saxon friends. Do us all a favor and don't lose in the first round of the playoffs? We're all getting a little tired of seeing E8 teams bounced in the first round, and Fisher isn't there to save us this season.

Shame on you bombers.  Football is always about pride.  Especially bomber football.

Go Bombers.

I forgot. You know what we oughta do? Take our three National Championship Trophies and put them in Alfred's locker room, in plain sight. That way, our illustrious history will intimidate Alfred so badly, it'll turn into Hartwick '98 all over again. Heck, the Saxons may not even take the field after seeing the stature of the program they have to face.

Bombers 63
Alfred 7

Better? 

Has nothing to do with National Championships.  Ithaca has the ability to beat Alfred today.  And they will.

[sjfcards]

All I have to go on for the AU/Ithaca game is what I saw against from both teams against Fisher. Just judging on what I saw on the field, I will take:

If Seckey is out:
AU 45
IC 10

IF Seckey plays:
AU 60
IC 6

Just one mans oppinion.

[Jonny Utah]

All I have to go on for the AU/Ithaca game is what I saw against from both teams against Fisher. Just judging on what I saw on the field, I will take:

If Seckey is out:
AU 45
IC 10

IF Seckey plays:
AU 60
IC 6

Just one mans oppinion.

Good thing they get to play then huh?

[dewcrew88]

Alfred can win, but it'll be a close one.

24-14. AU.

[Timz81]

Alfred 40
Ithaca 28

Springfield 35
Fisher 24

[sjfcards]

All I have to go on for the AU/Ithaca game is what I saw against from both teams against Fisher. Just judging on what I saw on the field, I will take:

If Seckey is out:
AU 45
IC 10

IF Seckey plays:
AU 60
IC 6

Just one mans oppinion.

Good thing they get to play then huh?

As they say, that is why they play the games. I don't know how IC can win this one, but to be honest, it seems they always pull out a game late in the year against someone. Welch's teams do seem to get better as the year goes on, so we will see.

[sjfcards]

Springfield 35
Fisher 24

It is a real tough challenge for Fisher today. The game has so many implications for SC, and Fisher really is out of the race. I think that is a good pick. They key will be how the SC option attack moves the ball. Fisher has seen this type of offense against Salisbury, but I don't think they have enough.

[Saxon73]

All I have to go on for the AU/Ithaca game is what I saw against from both teams against Fisher. Just judging on what I saw on the field, I will take:

If Seckey is out:
AU 45
IC 10

IF Seckey plays:
AU 60
IC 6

Just one mans oppinion.

Good thing they get to play then huh?

As they say, that is why they play the games. I don't know how IC can win this one, but to be honest, it seems they always pull out a game late in the year against someone. Welch's teams do seem to get better as the year goes on, so we will see.

Play the game they will!
Saxon 73 was very impressed with Kilcarr stepping in (and stepping up)and he is obviously a quality QB.  With a standout H.S. career he came to Alfred at the same time as Secky.  I understand they fought it out and Secky got the Start.

Kilcarr being there, has had two years as backup to learn the system and the respect of his teammates.  The O line supported him well v SJF and it is high time Rodney Dangerfield took a hiatus from Mayberry.  

Saxon73 cannot attend due to reoccuring health difficulties but will try to post on in game site for anyone interested.

May each team play well and noone get injured.

[Timz81]

Springfield 35
Fisher 24

It is a real tough challenge for Fisher today. The game has so many implications for SC, and Fisher really is out of the race. I think that is a good pick. They key will be how the SC option attack moves the ball. Fisher has seen this type of offense against Salisbury, but I don't think they have enough.

yea. springfield is really firing on all cylinders now too. that offense is tough to stop when they're rolling.

[sjfcards]

Springfield 35
Fisher 24

It is a real tough challenge for Fisher today. The game has so many implications for SC, and Fisher really is out of the race. I think that is a good pick. They key will be how the SC option attack moves the ball. Fisher has seen this type of offense against Salisbury, but I don't think they have enough.

yea. springfield is really firing on all cylinders now too. that offense is tough to stop when they're rolling.

Agreed. I am just hoping the bye week gave Fisher a chance to get healthy and prepare for the spread option offense that SC runs. Should be a fun one.

[chris7sarge]

Does ne one know where to get the au ic game?  is there only radio or is there a webcast?

[maxpower]

So Yanks, in all seriousness, with the results of the games today, does your argument about this NOT being a down year for the E8 change at all?

[maxpower]

IC fans.... this bodes well for... CORTACA. The week is nigh upon us....

[sjfcards]

All I have to go on for the AU/Ithaca game is what I saw against from both teams against Fisher. Just judging on what I saw on the field, I will take:

If Seckey is out:
AU 45
IC 10

IF Seckey plays:
AU 60
IC 6

Just one mans oppinion.

Time for me to eat some crow. I was way wrong with the IC game today. I really did not see that one coming.

[theoriginalupstate]

SJF's D stepped up huge today...

Held SC to under 160yards rushing...

SJF's O racked up 530+ yards compared to 180 for SC...

Dominating performance by both sides of the ball, the Special Teams still leaves a lot to be desired though...

Might be a little too late though to pull it all together...

ECAC's chances are looking great with a win next weekend...