FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

SaintsFAN · October 24, 2009, 06:57:57 PM

Good win for MSJ today... is there anyone who can tell us what happened since neither has a press release on here... what was the story of the game?

I'm glad MSJ will be 9-0 going into the Bridge Bowl... hopefully TMC is the same... they have two tough weeks to go though --- and Stellman is playing with a sore knee.

Too bad Tennessee didn't pick up the blocked kick at the end of the game today... Alabama didn't cover the ball for a full 5 seconds. Could've won the game in this fashion... ala TMC vs. Defiance in 1993.

Adam Sayer · October 24, 2009, 07:21:50 PM

Good to MSJ back on top after a year off. Congrats gentlemen.

KYGrizzly · October 25, 2009, 11:13:15 AM

Congrats to MSJ on their win yeserday.

I wasn't able to get their webcast up and tracked the game by their lives stats. which would not refresh all the time.

It looks like turnovers may have cost Franklin, but that is part of the game.

A win by MSJ against Manchester next week should lock up the title for them.

Adam, actually MSJ took off two years from being on top.

Adam Sayer · October 25, 2009, 12:16:35 PM

But they were still a playoff team. Last year they finished with a losing record in conference play.

MSJ...2009 HCAC Champions

GRIZ_BACKER · October 25, 2009, 09:13:51 PM

I did not attend (my son and I went to see Penn State at Michigan with a fraternity brother of mine and his son. I did call in to find out the story and turnovers by FC contributed it appears. I am not surprised by the outcome. FC still is a solid team, etc but they don't have that championship swagger. Too many younger guys and the seniors dont seem to exhibit the leadership. QB is really a question mark this year as well.

Congrats to MSJ on the win. 7-0 and headed to the playoffs at this point.

MUCheats · October 25, 2009, 11:02:21 PM

Congrats to MSJ! Do they still have some work to do before they wrap up the HCAC title and autobid, or is it a given at this point?

Mr. Ypsi · October 25, 2009, 11:10:23 PM

Quote from: CarrollStreaks on October 25, 2009, 11:02:21 PM
Congrats to MSJ! Do they still have some work to do before they wrap up the HCAC title and autobid, or is it a given at this point?

Manchester is also still undefeated in the HCAC. But since Manchester is 22-78 the previous ten years, and has lost to Earlham and Kalamazoo this year, I wouldn't say that is a BIG hurdle!

altor · October 25, 2009, 11:14:08 PM

A win over Manchester locks up a share of the Conference title and the AQ.

MUCheats · October 26, 2009, 12:00:37 AM

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on October 25, 2009, 11:10:23 PM
Quote from: CarrollStreaks on October 25, 2009, 11:02:21 PM
Congrats to MSJ! Do they still have some work to do before they wrap up the HCAC title and autobid, or is it a given at this point?

Manchester is also still undefeated in the HCAC. But since Manchester is 22-78 the previous ten years, and has lost to Earlham and Kalamazoo this year, I wouldn't say that is a BIG hurdle!

Ahhh, that's what I figured from looking at the standings.

Ohio could end up with six teams in the NCAA DIII playoffs. What a state!

Mr. Ypsi · October 26, 2009, 12:17:11 AM

Quote from: CarrollStreaks on October 26, 2009, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on October 25, 2009, 11:10:23 PM
Quote from: CarrollStreaks on October 25, 2009, 11:02:21 PM
Congrats to MSJ! Do they still have some work to do before they wrap up the HCAC title and autobid, or is it a given at this point?

Manchester is also still undefeated in the HCAC. But since Manchester is 22-78 the previous ten years, and has lost to Earlham and Kalamazoo this year, I wouldn't say that is a BIG hurdle!

Ahhh, that's what I figured from looking at the standings.

Ohio could end up with six teams in the NCAA DIII playoffs. What a state!

OK, I count CWRU, Witt, MSJ, and 2 from the OAC. Are you counting on THREE from the OAC (possible, but unlikely), or have I forgotten someone?

MUCheats · October 26, 2009, 02:34:07 AM

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on October 26, 2009, 12:17:11 AM
Quote from: CarrollStreaks on October 26, 2009, 12:00:37 AM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on October 25, 2009, 11:10:23 PM
Quote from: CarrollStreaks on October 25, 2009, 11:02:21 PM
Congrats to MSJ! Do they still have some work to do before they wrap up the HCAC title and autobid, or is it a given at this point?

Manchester is also still undefeated in the HCAC. But since Manchester is 22-78 the previous ten years, and has lost to Earlham and Kalamazoo this year, I wouldn't say that is a BIG hurdle!

Ahhh, that's what I figured from looking at the standings.

Ohio could end up with six teams in the NCAA DIII playoffs. What a state!

OK, I count CWRU, Witt, MSJ, and 2 from the OAC. Are you counting on THREE from the OAC (possible, but unlikely), or have I forgotten someone?

Yes, that's three from the OAC. Not likely, but if things play out like I'm hoping they will, the selection committee is going to have to think long and hard about the third team. ONU would have the best chance, considering their non-conference win over #9 North Central (who is rolling through the CCIW), but they still have to win at Capital. The Crusaders would be the other team that would provide a compelling case (though admittedly not as strong as ONU would).

Adam Sayer · October 26, 2009, 08:47:27 AM

Manchester's coach deserves the HCAC coach of the year award. When was the last time that program had a winning record past the halfway point of the season? Not to mention, they are 4-0 in conference play and will most likely finish 5-2 (I think they lose to FC and MSJ). A 5-5 finish by them is an accomplishment considering the mess the program's been in during recent years.

KYGrizzly · October 26, 2009, 09:24:48 AM

At this time he would also get my vote. I'm sure he will have them ready to play for the match up this week at home.

SaintsFAN · October 26, 2009, 09:38:54 AM

Quote from: KYGrizzly on October 25, 2009, 11:13:15 AM
Congrats to MSJ on their win yeserday.

I wasn't able to get their webcast up and tracked the game by their lives stats. which would not refresh all the time.

It looks like turnovers may have cost Franklin, but that is part of the game.

A win by MSJ against Manchester next week should lock up the title for them.

Adam, actually MSJ took off two years from being on top.

I think if FC has a QB, this game is very different... this past Saturday.

70_dc_alum · October 26, 2009, 09:56:03 AM

i agree Manchester has had a decent turnaround but i dont see him getting coach of the year unless they beat MSJ. i was not that impressed by them when they played DC, DC outplayed them but had some costly mistakes (missing 5pts of kicks that were just shanks in a 1 pt game).

i would have to give my vote at this point in the season to Huber...7-0 in a fairly dominating fashion with a passing game (something that has been missing for a few years). MSJ did not have that good of a season last year and a 5 game swing in record is impressive but doing it from 5-5 to 10-0 is a lot harder than 1-9 to 6-4.

besides Manchester finished last year 5-5 (3-4 HCAC) and right now they are 4-3 with Franklin, MSJ, and Anderson. my guess is 5-5 again this year...with losses against 2 bad non conference teams and beating up the bottom of one of the worst bottom halves of a conference in D3. not coach of year material compared to the turnaround MSJ has had.