FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[SaintsFAN]

well now that Camp is over and real games start this week there will be a few "miracle" cures and guys will be back...of course if that is the case you got other problems!!

only 4lbs of fish tacos...they must be losing appetite in their aging

That is the case and they do have MAJOR MAJOR issues, 70.  Like the issue that Hamilton Badin is gonna b!tchslap them....again. 

depends on how contaminated that fish were (and where the fishing was done)

[Adam Sayer]

I'll be waiting...we ran the ball for over 200 yards last year against the Rams and I'll be gameplaning and tearing that 4-3 defense up again this year with the run game. Hopefully our defense can hold them to around 21 this time

[inthecrease]

The QB situation seems to be the question every year for the Jackets. I don't know what to expect. Powell was solid as a true freshman. He's very small at 5-7 but I like the way he competes. He's got a lot of moxy.

I was at their inter-squad scrimmage last saturday and i gotta agree with the fact that qb will be a question mark. In watching it, it brought up the age old question of is the defense really good, or the offense really bad. Powell did have a few nice plays, but they were mainly broken plays where he used his athleticism and might have been ended earlier if the defense could have hit him. The biggest negative for Powell is his size, which is obvious when you watch, because their main strength appears to be a very large offensive line. Powell needs a step ladder in the pocket to go through his reads.

[70_dc_alum]

inthecrease thanks for the info...reminds me of my junior season in 98 when against Albion our QB who was about 5'7" and was playing like a pud. and he actually asked us in the huddle if we could play on our knees cause he cant see anything. Next play i went to the line and told the D-end followed with we are screwed...he started laughing and agreed.

that was the last he ever played and the next week is when Kevin Kelly started and continued to start the next 3 years

[SaintsFAN]

The QB situation seems to be the question every year for the Jackets. I don't know what to expect. Powell was solid as a true freshman. He's very small at 5-7 but I like the way he competes. He's got a lot of moxy.

I was at their inter-squad scrimmage last saturday and i gotta agree with the fact that qb will be a question mark. In watching it, it brought up the age old question of is the defense really good, or the offense really bad. Powell did have a few nice plays, but they were mainly broken plays where he used his athleticism and might have been ended earlier if the defense could have hit him. The biggest negative for Powell is his size, which is obvious when you watch, because their main strength appears to be a very large offensive line. Powell needs a step ladder in the pocket to go through his reads.

Looks like another .500 season in Jacketville.  Its a shame with the way Defiance usually plays defense, that they can't seem to find a quarterback... ever. 

[Adam Sayer]

I sent Defiance a contact sheet with our QB's name on it. He's a Senior and this is his first year getting any significant varsity playing time. He asks a lot of questions and retains a lot of info and has reached the point where he realizes what he did when he makes a mistake. With a little work, he could be a solid compliment to a run-first offense in college by his Junior and Senior year. He needs to experience the fire a little more, but he's made some very good throws so far (I'm actually a little suprised by him), but some very bad ones too. Again, with a little work, he could be pretty solid within 20 yards. He doesn't have great arm strength to really stretch the field.

[SaintsFAN]

I sent Defiance a contact sheet with our QB's name on it. He's a Senior and this is his first year getting any significant varsity playing time. He asks a lot of questions and retains a lot of info and has reached the point where he realizes what he did when he makes a mistake. With a little work, he could be a solid compliment to a run-first offense in college by his Junior and Senior year. He needs to experience the fire a little more, but he's made some very good throws so far (I'm actually a little suprised by him), but some very bad ones too. Again, with a little work, he could be pretty solid within 20 yards. He doesn't have great arm strength to really stretch the field.

Should fit in well up North.... good find, Sayer.  I say 70 and has_been owe you a beer and Taylor may owe you a position

[D3_DPUFan]

To all Franklin followers...looking forward to checking out the DPU-Griz scrimmage Saturday afternoon at Red Faught Stadium. Any insight into the post-Chad Rupp era at Franklin? Any players to watch for?

[dc_has_been]

I sent Defiance a contact sheet with our QB's name on it. He's a Senior and this is his first year getting any significant varsity playing time. He asks a lot of questions and retains a lot of info and has reached the point where he realizes what he did when he makes a mistake. With a little work, he could be a solid compliment to a run-first offense in college by his Junior and Senior year. He needs to experience the fire a little more, but he's made some very good throws so far (I'm actually a little suprised by him), but some very bad ones too. Again, with a little work, he could be pretty solid within 20 yards. He doesn't have great arm strength to really stretch the field.

Should fit in well up North.... good find, Sayer.  I say 70 and has_been owe you a beer and Taylor may owe you a position

Hold up Kev, we'll have to see if he does anything first.  That sounds like every QB coming into DIII ball.  If he could stretch the field he would be considering DII.
DC QB issue for this year should be that they stick with Powell from last year till someone proves to be better than him. He didn't take over full time QB duties till the Trine game, so he was 4-4 as a freshman.  He did fairly well & can only hope that experience will help him going into this year.  In regards to his height I'll send him some inserts to give him an extra 2".  

[JacketsFan]

Adam, we thought about you while scarfing down that fish. Too bad Adam Sayer ain't here to eat some of these mighty fine fish tacos, someone said. Come on down, boy. You know where my crib is. You don't need an invite, just bring your seasick arse on down.

BTW, I serve nothing but the finest fish tacos made with the freshest fish and basted in my secret recipe. It's so good and good fer ya that it the Defiance's QB would come down here and let me feed him a platter or two, he'd go back to Ohio built like Hercules and throwing the ball like Peyton Manning. And for all you naysayers, that 4 pounds of fish tacos didn't include the big pot of rice another big pot of black beans and a big salad bowl full of my homemade pico de gallo. I was pretty impressed, seeing as how it was only two former D-linemen doing the eating.

I'm not sold on this kid at QB for Defiance. Pluck and cheek will only get you so far. Why oh why can't they seem to find a good QB to play there. If you put a solid offense on the field with the defense they have, even on a bad season, you'd have yourselves a competitive college football team. I mean, if they can attract kids like Luke Dillon, why can't they find themselves a QB of the same quality. If I was going into my freshman or sophomore year knowing that I had the stuff but wasn't going to get much pt because of the depth chart or having a stud QB in front of me the next couple of years, I'd be tempted to look at a school like DC and say to myself, hmmm, all they're really lacking here is a good signal caller and I know the D can keep the bad guys off the field long enough to keep me fresh between rounds. I mean, WTF? Anyone have any ideas. Coach T has managed since he's been head coach to field a pretty consistently mean defense. Why can't he find a QB.

By the way, the QB at DePauw's name is Spud Dick. How's that for a handle?

... There were crowds of people sitting on the grass with flowers in their hair ...

[Adam Sayer]

That kid must have hated life when he was growing up.

I'm looking for things to do next summer aside from our posponed honeymoon. I may stop down and visit the uncle for a week and if I do, I'll drive the extra 45 minutes again. My mom called me the other day and asked if I had used my new fishing poles...her wedding present to my wife and I...Yes, my mom is a redneck

[JacketsFan]

No, Adam. I've met yo mama and she most definitely ain't a redneck. She didn't drink any beer that day we went fishing on my boat. She didn't fart - at least not that I heard. She didn't burp. She didn't cuss and she didn't start every sentence with "Hey, y'all. This ain't no sh*t." She also wasn't packing heat and I don't remember seeing a gun rack visible in the vehicle nor a "Charlton Heston is my President" decal on the bumper or rear windshield. Your mama just likes to fish, that's all. Next time your down here, I'll drive you through an area where there are some real redneck women.


Drop down mama let your boss man see, if you can howl just like a dog for me.
Black leather is my favorite game and you will learn how to scream my name ...

[Adam Sayer]

I guess I really don't know what a redneck woman is...I will be in for a treat

[formerd3db]

Hello friends,

I just wanted to mention that Hope College in the MIAA is celebrating it's 100th season of football this year.  You might enjoy checking out that special link on their athletic website.  Some great stories, facts and new research info unveiled regarding its football history.  I enjoy those aspects of all the DIII schools.  Thanks.

[GRIZ_BACKER]

To all Franklin followers...looking forward to checking out the DPU-Griz scrimmage Saturday afternoon at Red Faught Stadium. Any insight into the post-Chad Rupp era at Franklin? Any players to watch for?

FC is going to go with both backups from last year to start out the non-conference.  Each brings different strengths.  #13 (Patricio sp??) is more athletic and can scramble and #10 (Wray) is tall and more or a pocket drop back passer.  Leonard also has 10 other kids out wearing red in practice.  Somebody will emerge.

It will interesting to see how the defense plays against the Tigers today with so many new faces on the line and in the secondary.  The line backers are all back however.

The O-line returns 4 or 5 starters so the new guys will get some time.  I look for some more running plays earlier in the season as the QB's get more ocnfortable and more confidence.  All new receivers as well.

While on paper all the new starters forbodes a rebuilding year, FC may be more of a re-load.  There are a lot of talented kids ready to step up.  Recruiting and coaching is a strong suit at FC.