East Region Playoff Discussion

[fan of d3]

Boy the Karma just plummets around here..

[JQV]

Boy the Karma just plummets around here..

Stop saying stupid things and it is ok.

[fan of d3]

I dont believe making a point about picking SC to lose to Rowan in the eastern finals is a stupid thing... and since this is a message board, i'll say whatever the **** i want.

[JQV]

I dont believe making a point about picking SC to lose to Rowan in the eastern finals is a stupid thing... and since this is a message board, i'll say whatever the **** i want.

Admit it, you missed me.

[fan of d3]

Not as much as you missed me.

[JQV]

Not as much as you missed me.

There it is ladies and gentlemen, Fan of Stroking Chris Sharpe's...ego's first post not mentioning SC.

I'd like to thank the Academy...

[fan of d3]

If it were my award why would you thank the academy?

[Senor RedTackle]

Is Fisher really that big? Sheeet.....i played guard at RPI at 6'4", 285 and we had a couple of Tackles who were tall and 300lbs (and not fat). I can appreciate a big line.....having said that, there were times when teams with undersized DL men gave us fits. It's all a matter of game planning, adjustments, and execution. I really think SJF/Union will be a good matchup but I think Union's experience in the postseason with these kids (Marotti, Angiletta, Arcidiacano, etc) will be the difference maker. Home field is overrated in my view. Don't get me wrong...it pumps you up and helps the home guys. It does NOT, however, disrupt a team the way it does in Div 1-A or the pros. I've been to Notre Dame stadium in the endzone against USC 2 years ago when 85,000 fans plus are unloading...it can't be explained in words. That messes up the opponent's snap count, rhythm, etc.  2000-3000 yelling fans doesnt mean jack...I know, I played in those conditions. It's fun.

RT we have witnesses AND documentation that you are 6'3.

But SJF is that big.  But like you said that doesnt mean anything.  I remember playing Mansfield (PA) back in the 1990s and they had the biggest line probably Ithacas ever played.  Im talking 6'6 300+ pounders that LOOKED good in pads.  But they sucked.  If your 6'6 300 and your not playing at Syracuse or even Maine, therese something going on there.

JU,

6'4" with big hair

[superman57]

d3 have I told you recently that your an idiot.... I was being nice to you and trying to make sense of a comment and you come out and bash me... not necesary....

[maxpower]

Truth...please disregard anything said by superman..


What I think he is saying is that they have the ability to be the biggest dissapointment in the playoffs (early round loss).  What I dont understand though is why pick them to make it to the finals and lose there to a perrenial power and call it a dissapointment.  Thats like saying the Tigers were a dissapointment in the MLB went from being last to ALCS...pretty good turn around. 

The Tigers had great pitching and defense, but fell ass-backwards into the playoffs as a wild card with a sweep by KC, and then lost in the Series to the worst playoff team in years. That's pretty disappointing.

[Jonny Utah]

RE: SJF and Union's running backs.

What makes those guys good is the fact that they will both break that one tackle at the line of scrimmage and then take off after that.  Robinson is a little bigger and smoother but #1 (dont want to misspell his name) is faster, tougher and more explosive.

[fan of d3]

Superman- Sorry if I came across a bit harsh but this...

"just as we have been saying they are a gimmick team who needs the offense to click if they play a good d they will lose"

does not really seem to fit the question I asked, just seemed like any question I have comes back to why they are a "gimmick" offense.

[Jonny Utah]

RE: SJF and Union's running backs.

What makes those guys good is the fact that they will both break that one tackle at the line of scrimmage and then take off after that.  Robinson is a little bigger and smoother but #1 (dont want to misspell his name) is faster, tougher and more explosive.

I shouldnt call him "tougher".  Not the right word

[superman57]

I think on any given day Springfield can beat any team in the country with that offense, but your so 1 dimensional that if a team stops sharpe you could be in alot of trouble, unlike with fisher if you stop Robinson, chances are your not going to be able to stop reile or the wr's

['gro]

No one is riding on springfields jock because of the loss to RPI in 2003. It was an "unstoppable" springfield team, killing the competition. #10 in the nation I believe. Playing at home, with a bye, in conditions not favoring RPI's pass happy spread offense. So not only did they lose, but RPI was no favorite since they too blew the #1 seed in 2001, making them suspect. RPI basically transferred the monkey to SC that year.

so, Springfield needs to earn it. I think they can beat any team in the bracket, but will they?