FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[panthersfan]

...They did get murdered by Franklin and beaten by Defiance but they can win out in conference play and go 7-3.   Especially since they only play one team ranked inside the top 100 in sacks.

Here's what they have left:

RHIT #124 1.75 sacks per game
Earlham #138 1.6 sacks per game
Hanover #229 .4 sacks per game
TMC #2 5.25 sacks per game

Franklin is behind MSJ in this stat category so I don't think there's much solace to be found there.

[DadofBashWarrior..]

This freshman from Anderson University could be their future...very impressive numbers...

Division III National Player Report
Rushing

Year: 2010 Thru: 10/09/10 Minimum Pct. of Games Played 75
Rank Player Pos Cl Gm Carries Net TDs Avg Ydspgm
1 Shea Dwyer, Wesleyan (CT) RB SR 3 74 587 8 7.93 195.67
2 Dion Wilson, Millikin RB SR 5 138 936 11 6.78 187.20
3 Josh Kleinfelter, Lycoming RB SR 5 145 856 7 5.90 171.20
4 Johrone Bunch, Mount Ida RB JR 5 133 819 13 6.16 163.80
5 Scottie Williams, Elmhurst RB SO 5 117 798 10 6.82 159.60
6 Jim Bower, Maine Maritime RB SR 5 100 782 8 7.82 156.40
7 Anthony Ambers, Greenville RB SR 6 142 935 11 6.58 155.83
8 Caleb Jennings, Emory & Henry RB SR 6 126 792 8 6.29 132.00
8 Luke Heinsohn, Wash. & Lee RB SO 5 87 660 4 7.59 132.00
10 Chris Coney, Union (NY) RB SR 4 111 512 3 4.61 128.00
11 Marcus Spann, Anderson (IN) RB FR 5 85 634 5 7.46 126.80

[dc_has_been]

I'm hoping that since DC has played already Hanover, MSJ, and Franklin that they'll continue to improve and be able come out above .500 this season.  The defense is very solid and will continue to get better, but everything else will be in Powell's hands.  He will need to improve with the pass if DC will get more W's.

[cave2bens]

I'm hoping that since DC has played already Hanover, MSJ, and Franklin that they'll continue to improve and be able come out above .500 this season.  The defense is very solid and will continue to get better, but everything else will be in Powell's hands.  He will need to improve with the pass if DC will get more W's.

Today's game in Richmond should be an absolute "gimme" for DC - can't find an easier-going, less passive opponent than the Quakers.  If RP and the O can't light them up for a gold rush (7 TDs, 49'r for the non-history buffs  ), it may be time to invest in Womens' Crew on Wohn's Pond. 

BTW, for Jacket fans venturing south, the Amish Cheese Shop just west of Richmond at SR 1 and I-70 (on NE corner) is a very worthwhile stop.  Will 70 DC Alum to make the game?

[GRIZ_BACKER]

Getting ready to leave the house to pick up some items for the weekly FC tailgate party. This week FC is venturing to North Manchester, IN to vanquish the Manchester Spartans.  The over/under for TEAM GRIZ is 50 today.

[formerd3db]

This is "old news", however, as I just noticed this while "surfing" various football websites late yesterday when I had some "free time" at home (who has that? - we should all be working!), I thought I would ask.  Actually, this obviously pertains more to the Bluffton posters here, although perhaps some of you others might know some info regarding this.  Anyway, I saw where Ferris State has an assistant coach named Allen Curtiss, who is now in his 3rd season there.  He was previously at Bluffton College for 20 years prior to that as a full-time assistant football coach.  I was just curious if anyone knows why the switch after all those years?  Was that due to the new HC coming in at Bluffton or perhaps a career opportunity for Curtiss?  Going from DIII after all those years to DII is perhaps a little surprising, but then again, perhaps not.  Obviously, he must be doing a good job (RBs/special teams) since this is his 3rd season on the FSU staff and they have a very good record this year so far.  Just curious if anyone knew or just had some thoughts on this.  Thanks.

[JacketsFan]

Yay. DC slays the Quakers from the Duke of Earlham (yawn). Because the whole conference except Franklin is obviously in the weeds this year, DC will come out smelling like a rose when, underneath that rosy aroma, lingers the same old pile of cow flop. I don't think their defense looks that much improved. The only teams they've played that were any good ran right through their defense. As for the offense, please, somebody just shoot me. When will someone up there realize that after seven years, the DC-mobile has been in reverse about as much as its been in drive? Time to change driver and pit crew.

[cave2bens]

Yay. DC slays the Quakers from the Duke of Earlham (yawn). Because the whole conference except Franklin is obviously in the weeds this year, DC will come out smelling like a rose when, underneath that rosy aroma, lingers the same old pile of cow flop. I don't think their defense looks that much improved. The only teams they've played that were any good ran right through their defense. As for the offense, please, somebody just shoot me. When will someone up there realize that after seven years, the DC-mobile has been in reverse about as much as its been in drive? Time to change driver and pit crew.

More like "a garlic aroma that could level Tacoma", but so long as it covers the rarefied nasal treats emitted from Johns Manville, the spinmeisters will extol the wondrous virtues of Defying the Ordinary.  The second-winningest, head coach in DC's history (the usual billing out of the college) conveniently has also lost more games than all but one and is batting, what around .447 or so lifetime? 3 wins shy of a record 37 - 16 shy of most losses (58) at 42, in pursuit of Dick Small's 10 year tally and relieving Psconda of that back-up position.   

Ah, yet another silk purse - sow's ear moment on the Back Forty.  How appropo.  
"Right past the fuming, incense stencher, To where she hung her castenets ... Hmmmm, no fooling?"

[BUBeaverFan]

This is "old news", however, as I just noticed this while "surfing" various football websites late yesterday when I had some "free time" at home (who has that? - we should all be working!), I thought I would ask.  Actually, this obviously pertains more to the Bluffton posters here, although perhaps some of you others might know some info regarding this.  Anyway, I saw where Ferris State has an assistant coach named Allen Curtiss, who is now in his 3rd season there.  He was previously at Bluffton College for 20 years prior to that as a full-time assistant football coach.  I was just curious if anyone knows why the switch after all those years?  Was that due to the new HC coming in at Bluffton or perhaps a career opportunity for Curtiss?  Going from DIII after all those years to DII is perhaps a little surprising, but then again, perhaps not.  Obviously, he must be doing a good job (RBs/special teams) since this is his 3rd season on the FSU staff and they have a very good record this year so far.  Just curious if anyone knew or just had some thoughts on this.  Thanks.

I believe Alan's wife is a professor at Grand Valley State University.

[bleedpurple]

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[dc_has_been]

Met with Defiance's President yesterday for coffee and was very impressed with our conversation about his plans for DC.  What I really liked aside from the improvements towards academics was what he wants from the athletics.  He really wants all of DC's sports to raise the bar.  I know all schools want that, but with adding swimming and potentially wrestling and the field house being built and his interest of bringing in more students I see great things to come from DC academically and athletically!

[sflzman]

D3 Top 25 Fan Poll Released

Team       
1. UW-Whitewater (16)   400
2. Mount Union                381
3. Wesley                        361
4. St. Thomas                  346
5. North Central               332
6. Mary Hardin-Baylor      328
7. Delaware Valley           262
8. Wittenberg                  261
9. Hardin-Simmons           252
10. Ohio Northern            240
11. Linfield                       218
12. Thomas More             216
13. Wartburg                   213
14. Wheaton                   187
15. Montclair St.              183
16. Trine                          171
17. St. John Fisher           164
18. Bethel                        136
19. Coe                            123
20. Central                       99
21. Pacific Lutheran          88
22. Hampden-Sydney       85
23. Cal Lutheran              46
24. Ursinas                       36
25. Case Western            17


Also Receiving Votes:
Wabash (15), Franklin (12), Rowan (12), Willamette (12), Illinois Wesleyan (6), Cortland State (6), Augustana (5), Depauw (4)

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[sflzman]

D3 Top 25 Fan Poll

1. UW-Whitewater (20) 500
2. Mt. Union     479
3. Wesley    453
4. North Central   435
5. St. Thomas   417
6. UMHB    394
7. Delaware Valley  336
8. Hardin-Simmons  318
9. Ohio Northern   305
10. Linfield    300
11. Wartburg    288
12. Wittenberg   269
13. Thomas More   264
14 Wheaton    242
15. Montclair St.   233
16. Trine    210
17. Coe     169
18. Bethel    167
19. Central 134
20. Hampden-Sydney  133
21. California Lutheran  90
22. Ursinas     84
23. St. John Fisher   56
24. Alfred     46
25. Pacific Lutheran 46

Dropped Out: Case Western Reserve

Others receiving votes: Case Western Reserve (36), Depauw (21), Rowan (17), Wabash (17), Franklin (16), Cortland St. (12), Willamette (8), Augustana (4)

[dc_has_been]

Nice to see Franklin is receiving some votes from both fan poll and D3 poll.  It makes me wonder how they will do in the playoffs assuming they win out.  I don't see anyone giving them much trouble accept Hanover who I think is a pretty good team at 5-2, but I guess it will depend if their defense shows or not. 
Franklin has been very dominant through league action and as I said before, I bet they wish they could have that Carthage game back.  That will ruin them come playoff seeding time. 
In regards to DC I think this is a pretty big game for them.  This will give a good indication to see if what kind of team they really are.