FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[dc_has_been]

Franklin up to #14 in the latest Top 25, with MSJ in the others receiving votes (3).  Next game vs. Trine should be interesting - so far Trine hasn't had any trouble with other HCAC foes.  Franklin will be a different story, but it won't be a walk in the park, especially on the road.

The Franklin/Trine game does look interesting on paper, but Trine really hasn't played a team to Franklin's caliber.  Trine has done a good job on defense thus far, but I don't see the same happening this Saturday.  Franklin's D will have to step-up or it could be a close one. 
It is great to see Franklin climbing the polls & MSJ getting some recognition.  Hopefully neither slip till Oct. 25 where it could be two top 25 teams battling it out for the the playoff berth. 
Crazy to see Wabash get leap frogged after a dominant victory.  I don't know why Salisbury & Wheaton jumped over them in the polls. 

[wabashcpa]

East coast bias! (at least w/r/t Salisbury)    Can we blame ESPN for this? 

On the NCAC board, wally noted that even though we dropped a spot, we actually received more votes, so go figure.

[cave2bens]

East coast bias! (at least w/r/t Salisbury)    Can we blame ESPN for this? 

Careful, CPA - we don't want to lose our HCAC bookie to double-secret probation 

I also have to wonder how much relative conference strength, regarding Wheaton and the CCIW and the Minnesotans plays into opinion, even though Bethel has buggered their first two contests.  Honestly, Denison and UC don't carry the weight as when coached by Hayes and Stagg.  It will be interesting to see results on Saturday with DelVal and the Seagulls.

And 'Bash still lacks a kicking artist.    WAF and DePauw Swallows

[SaintsFAN]

i like Wabash, I think that QB could play for any of our teams except for Franklin... but I think the voters probably saw it not as a strike AGAINST Wabash, but that Wheaton and Salisbury impressed THAT MUCH this past weekend. 

Even though its nice to get some kudos from Pat Coleman... its ok in this instance.  I believe Wabash will get their due in the playoffs. 

[SaintsFAN]

bump. 

Sayer, after you left the dog didn't come back in for twenty minutes.  I finally caught her and carried her back in. 

I got that catalouge that I told you I'd grab for you. 

[fc_alum_84]

So with Trine thrashing both Defiance and Manchester the question remains  Is Trine that much improved since last year or are the Spartans and Yellow Jackets just that bad?  I am thinking the truth lies somewhere in the middle.

I don't see FC losing to Trine but something tells me that the Griz may be in for a battle.

[dc_has_been]

Wow!!! USC loses to OSU(the ones not named after a hairless nut)!  Does this show the true strength to the Big Ten?  Looks like it might be another wild year in DI BCS.  Hopefully DIII will be able to mix it up & Mount Union or UWW will have a crazy loss (yeah right).  Anyways, I thought for sure USC was going to go undefeated.

[cave2bens]

Wow!!! USC loses to OSU(the ones not named after a hairless nut)! ... Anyways, I thought for sure USC was going to go undefeated.

The stakes heightened (and barking decibels as well) for this weekend's matchups in Dixie.  Insufferable fans of the SEC - and obvious case of prophylactic failure by the Trojans when facing feisty Beavers.   

Angola, this weekend not withstanding, how many other DC alums will "sign up" for art exhibit attendance instead of the Homecoming Game on the 4th?     This household already has a couple of 80-something, blue hairs composin' Grizzled epitaphs for the bees (FC '43, and '48).

[dc_has_been]

Adding insult to injury, DC plays Franklin for their homecoming.  I'm doing my best to stay positive, but when I talk to someone who was at last weeks game & tells me the qb has trouble throwing a deep ball it doesn't help. 
I think Taylor should put his best athlete behind center for the rest of the season & have him either whip the ball down field or run everytime.  Even w/ Vetter doing that DC was able to be competitive. 

[Adam Sayer]

Kevin...I've never been more embarrassed in my life and when another coach tells me not to worry about a mistake and to forget it...that tells me that they arn't serious about winning. I think I may just get that Master's ASAP and find a place that wants to move on from their past...which happens to be 22 years ago. Or at least find a place that cares about the small things and winning

Purcell is capable of winning...even playing against bigger schools every week, but there is a protocol, in my mind, that they need to follow and it starts with changing the mindset. Maybe I'm just frustrated, but when you keep playing kids who always forget their assignment, who don't play hard when the ball isn't comming to them...you're reinforcing the notion that mediocrity is OK.

[SaintsFAN]

Sayer,

I'll be honest... I left halfway through the 3rd quarter.  The highlight of the game for me was talking to my old coach, Terry Malone.  He still looks the same as when I last played for him 14 years ago.  He's definitely in the top 3 of all High School coaches ever, in Ohio... along with Bron Bracevich (Roger Bacon) and Pat Mancusso (Princeton). 

That TB you guys have is good when he wants to play.. he got LIT UP towards the end of the 1st half...on that great hit.  I think that affected him from that point forward.  I'm not sure how much progress you guys have seen...since it was my first game..  I saw a few kids playing hard... but as you said, lots of mistakes.  Do your time, as I said and get on to a different program.  Keep doing your best while you're there. 

Badin's QB looked pretty good.. he puts some long throws right on the money (including into the wind).  They are projecting the Rams to be playoff bound, so maybe this loss isn't as bad as it seems now. 

I'm late for Homecoming at Thomas More.. we got after it last night immediately following the game.

[cave2bens]

       Trine 30
#14 Franklin 27

That should quiet the gloating, blue-haired relatives for at least 24 hours.
Don't think I'd relish being a Yellow Jacket next week... a week of Leonard practice, and no sane Griz will desire another, long bus ride down I-69 on consecutive weeks. 

Cue One More Saturday Night, Mr. Palmer.

signed,

Dr. Donald Mallard

[KYGrizzly]

Should be an interesting week of practice at Franklin next week.

Just wandering if this was the case of reading to many press clippings or if Trine is really that much better this year.

At least the loss came before conference play and gives them time to rebound. I was very surprised to see that Franklin only scored 7 points in the second half.

I have not seen Franklin play yet this year but plan on being there for their homecoming game in two weeks.

[SaintsFAN]

Well the good news is Franklin plays Defiance next week...so they can get this taste out of their mouths quickly. 

I'd be interested in hearing about the 7 point 2nd half... maybe MSJ's defense (if they hold up against better competition - Franklin) will win the HCAC this year.

I was very surprised to hear this score.


Meanwhile, the Thomas More team speed is very good.  They came out of a 10-10 tie at halftime and put the game away quickly in the 3rd quarter.. 31-10 final at Homecoming in Bank of Kentucky Stadium.

Thomas More held the leading rusher in the PAC (93 yard avg coming in) to 28 yards..

[cave2bens]

I'd be interested in hearing about the 7 point 2nd half... maybe MSJ's defense (if they hold up against better competition - Franklin) will win the HCAC this year.

Not if they execute the way they did this evening against RHIT - geez, Man United is suddenly looking a little better