FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[SaintsFAN]

Only 1 sided stadium i ever played in was against TMC at the high school.  must be a northern KY thing that you can never figure out how to put stands on both sides. 

Yeah its funny that DC's only success against TMC came at those one-sided stadiums (3 out of 6 games in KY) every 4 years.  We liked DCs stadium much better (6-0 in OH).

as you can see, Joe was one of our 1st football players at the school and hates DC, 70.  I think we went directly against your older brother. 

[formerd3db]

70_dc_alum:

Hey friend, you were at that Wittenburg/Alma playoff game?  I was coaching at Alma that year and was on the sidelines - I recall those antics too!  It was kind of weird at the time, although I was more upset at the officiating in that game.  For awhile it was a great game but Alma was always trying to catch up to Witt, as Alma could just not stop their power running around the ends.  Witt smashed us in that regard.  BTW, without looking at the past seasons right now (I should do that now before posting this, but I'll post first anyway ), I think that may have been the same year that we(Alma) beat them in the regular season at Alma.  Anyway, I recall it being a very nice sunny although slightly/nicely chilly day and even though Alma lost, it was a fun being in the playoffs and a great experience for everyone.

I also remember the bus ride back home that evening.  We stopped at Bowling Green University at one of the large truck stops there on the edge of campus to use the facilities, get something to eat and the Ohio State University football team was there too, on their way back from their game at U of Mich.  The place was jammed full with college football players (big and small ), cheerleaders from both teams, OSU's band and a ton of parents and fans - crazy.  Then, after getting back on the Interstate 75,  it was late and we coaches were sitting/sleeping in the first 1-4 rows of the bus.  All of a sudden, one of my coaching colleagues grabbed me and screamed - "he's falling asleep, holy....!!!"       The bus driver had started to nod off (the bus going full speed of course), so we grabbed the driver, shook him and, thankfully, things were okay.  Needless to say, the other coaches and I stayed awake the rest of the trip, talking to the driver and ourselves!  Everyone arrived home safely, but I'll never forget that trip for many reasons!  Just thought I'd share that since you mentioned that particular game.  And yes, Witt only has one-sided stadium, but it is a neat historic field and nestled in the historic part of campus where the athletic fields, complexes have been for ages.  

[BlueRebel94]

Don't hate DC, we had their number.  Hated Centre College though, they thought they were above us and would not play us after we starting beating them. 

[dc_has_been]

I think this game could either way.  I think MSJ is still underrated & the PAC over hyped for how good that conference is.

Who's overhyping the PAC? We ranked the conference 13th out of the 27. That's not exactly hype.

Chill out Pat, the comment was directed towards Kickoffs rankings or opinion.  It was based upon general conversation on the boards & what I came up with as an opinion. 

[Adam Sayer]

I can keep it on here and run my mouth because I was part of the first team to win it. And including that game, MSJ is 3-2 the last 5.

[Pat Coleman]

I think this game could either way.  I think MSJ is still underrated & the PAC over hyped for how good that conference is.

Who's overhyping the PAC? We ranked the conference 13th out of the 27. That's not exactly hype.

Chill out Pat, the comment was directed towards Kickoffs rankings or opinion.  It was based upon general conversation on the boards & what I came up with as an opinion. 

I was actually wondering who was overhyping the PAC.

[FCC Approved Bland Name]

I had to chime in since I see that Shriver is posting.  

My favorite teams to beat while at TMC were:
1 - Hanover (we can all agree on that)
2 - DC (because they were the gold standard before TMC showed up and we had good battles)
3 - Wilmington (don't know why)

MSJ was never a big deal and I don't know why.  I always had decent stats in that game

Times have changed and it's a great game now.  I'll be in Dayton watching my wife's volleyball team attempt to win a state title and I hope to get back and hear some good news.  

TMC 30  MSJ 19

[GRIZ_BACKER]

My prediction for the MSJ/TMC battle:  TMC 27  MSJ 10.  MSJ is 9-0 but only has one quality win FC  RHIT comeback was impressive (RHIT beat the Griz).  But I am just not seeing it for MSJ.  For HCAC purposes I would like to see MSJ win.  Home playoff game and seed on the line.  Playoffs really start today for those teams.

FC travels to Hanover today for the Victory Bell game.  This should end up a close one. On paper the Griz should roll but the Panthers have really improved this season.  FC 35 HC 31.  We will be there, ending our three week big ten run (Ann Arbor, Iowa City, and Bloomington the last three weeks).

[footballmsj]

its a great day in delhi!!!  I just got another hour renting cars and saving lives (yes I work for enterprise now)....then I'm gonna get a 6 pack of a couple cold "pops" and then watch the bridge bowl.  I'm expecting it to be a competitive game but after the "hit" last year and a chance for a home playoff game, I have a feeling there is going to be ALOT OF $HIT TALKING AND HARD HITTING.  Then who knows.  Everybody might end up at Maloney's.


SAYER SAVE ME A SEAT!!

[SaintsFAN]

My prediction?  Steinmetz and Gramke somehow surprise with their speed and tenacity.  Its coming boys of Delhi..

[70_dc_alum]

i used to love to play TMC, 3 of my 4 years they came down to the last minute of the game.  i think TMC will come out on top but it will be a good game through 3 quarters.  Saintsfan.  my brother was at dc for the 93, 94 then 96, 97 seasons then coached 98.

Its coming, boys of Delhi...wow that sounds like title to gay porn if i have ever heard it.

D3DB - yep i was there, it was my sr year and lived North of Dayton so it was 30 min away for me.  i never had a driver fall asleep on us but we did pull up next to a car in cleveland on the way to our game at Mount Union and a guy was pantless and pleasuring himself driving the car next to our bus. 

[dc_has_been]

i used to love to play TMC, 3 of my 4 years they came down to the last minute of the game.  i think TMC will come out on top but it will be a good game through 3 quarters.  Saintsfan.  my brother was at dc for the 93, 94 then 96, 97 seasons then coached 98.

Its coming, boys of Delhi...wow that sounds like title to gay porn if i have ever heard it.

D3DB - yep i was there, it was my sr year and lived North of Dayton so it was 30 min away for me.  i never had a driver fall asleep on us but we did pull up next to a car in cleveland on the way to our game at Mount Union and a guy was pantless and pleasuring himself driving the car next to our bus. 

I remember the bus being dead quite & Don Juan notifying the bus by yelling it to everyone!

[SaintsFAN]

I meant a ****storm was coming..

Hats off to MSJ, for playing hard.  It was sweet to see the MSJ side of stands empty out in 4th quarter.  TMC didn't play their best, but they didn't need to.  I will comment more when I get to a computer.

[reality check]

Congrats to the Saints on the big win today.  Hope you guys go far in the playoffs (unless you play ONU and MUC).  Saintsfan, if your guys are playing in two more weeks, I'll do my best to make the game since I will be home.  I figure I owe it to you anyways!!!

[SaintsFAN]

Thanks RC, but I would really would like to see how TMC stacks up with an elite OAC team.. I'm pulling for ONU tomorrow and in playoffs unless its against TMC.  Absolutely let me know when you're in town.

Did anyone read the frontpage?  Truer words have not been spoken.. Some 9-0 records are NOT equal..

Thomas More and Mount St. Joseph each ran the table and have already clinched playoff spots. But not all 9-0 records are created equal. No. 11 Thomas More proved that by crushing No. 25 Mount St. Joseph 42-17