FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

SaintsFAN · November 29, 2009, 05:11:53 PM

That was said because someone came in here saying how Thomas More would be 3rd in the NCAC. This is a website for fans to support their teams. I'm not going to let someone say what was said, just as any of you would respond with WHY you would feel they wouldn't finish 3rd in whatever conference.
And I don't back off that statement at all. The one thing I don't do is compare scores. My opinoin of TMC didn't help them win the game yesterday, it belongs on a fan-based website and I won't aplogize for it.

dc_has_been · November 29, 2009, 11:12:06 PM

Quote from: BashDad on November 29, 2009, 04:30:47 PM
Quote from: SaintsFAN on November 24, 2009, 12:40:00 PM
Its ok, if they ever played on the field, Witt wouldn't be able to adjust to the speed on both sides of the ball. This isn't the same team that Witt played previously

For what it's worth, this is the post that invited third party participation.

Really, you just couldn't let it go could?

Adam Sayer · November 30, 2009, 09:04:41 AM

My post was just a joke regarding the current conversation...I hope the TMC loss didn't ruin your thanksgiving weekend

My buddy Josh said the score could have been worse in the 1st half. JHU had a few turnovers themselves that TMC didn't capitalize on.

Regardless, with the Steeler's loss, the Bengals, though playing a terrible game, are 3 games up in the division with 5 game left to play (including games against KC and Detroit).

SaintsFAN · November 30, 2009, 09:40:22 AM

Quote from: Adam Sayer on November 30, 2009, 09:04:41 AM
My post was just a joke regarding the current conversation...I hope the TMC loss didn't ruin your thanksgiving weekend

My buddy Josh said the score could have been worse in the 1st half. JHU had a few turnovers themselves that TMC didn't capitalize on.

Regardless, with the Steeler's loss, the Bengals, though playing a terrible game, are 3 games up in the division with 5 game left to play (including games against KC and Detroit).

Josh is right. And I'm wondering if the Bengals have enough offense to make a run in January.

Adam Sayer · November 30, 2009, 11:16:24 AM

I wonder if the recent struggles on offense arn't the results of the NFL figuring out Bob Bratkowski's tendencies, then he not making necessary changes at halftime.

Last 4 games:

Against Baltimore, went up 17-0 in the first 3 possessions and didn't score another point.

Didn't score an offensive TD against Pittsburgh, though had chances.

Went up 14-0 against Oakland in the 1st 3 possessions and only scored 3 more points the rest of the game.

Only scored 3 points in the 2nd half against Cleveland.

The Bengals offense has put up over 20 points only 4 times all year.

The OC needs to get it going or get going.

dc_has_been · November 30, 2009, 02:59:41 PM

Here's my prediction, the Lions will win out and with some crazy fluke the Lions will get in the playoffs with a 7-9 record. Then they will keep rolling through the playoffs to make it to the super bowl against the Chargers and Stafford will throw for 500 yards with 5 TD's all to Calvin Johnson to win the game 35-2 (Stafford took a safety because he felt bad). Finally, I will wake up from whatever drug I so happended took to dream of this actually happening.

On a real note, I hope Tampa, St. Louise and Cleveland can win a few so the Lions can have another top pick.

Adam Sayer · December 01, 2009, 11:52:53 AM

The Lions are a decent offensive line away from being a very good offense. They have the QB and one of the most underrated WR in the league, simply because he plays in Detroit. If they get another top 5 pick, they need to focus on the O-linemen. You wouldn't need a great RB. The threat of Calvin Johnson down the field and Stafford's arm strength will keep the defensive backfield occupied and allow an average back to rush for 1,000.

maripp2002 · December 01, 2009, 11:57:27 AM

In many ways you could say the same about the Bears. Jay Cutler can certainly throw it, but he forces things too much because of an awful o-line which can't open holes for the run game. Forte can play, but they need someone to block for him, and Olsen, Hester, and Knox are coming along really well as a receiving corps. I think, from HS to the NFL the hardest thing to put together is a really solid o-line. At the D3 level, it can almost guarentee championships, and in the NFL it can pretty much ruin your offense (bears and lions). I totally agree, for the first time in my lifetime, the NFL is putting a premium on o-linemen and I love it.

dc_has_been · December 01, 2009, 12:10:51 PM

Sayer, I agree, plus the Lions already have a running back with 1,000+yard potential. They had an opportunity to get LT witht he 20th pick but took a TE. At least they will have a top 5 pick again and hopefully they spend it on a DT or OL.

OU#25 · December 01, 2009, 03:10:24 PM

Can you talk Barry Sanders out of retirement? He still has fresh legs!

70_dc_alum · December 02, 2009, 09:22:38 AM

Quote from: dc_has_been on December 01, 2009, 12:10:51 PM
Sayer, I agree, plus the Lions already have a running back with 1,000+yard potential. They had an opportunity to get LT witht he 20th pick but took a TE. At least they will have a top 5 pick again and hopefully they spend it on a DT or OL.

hasbeen haven't the 2 of us had this same conversation since I took you in on your recruiting trip to DC? Always one spot away and shooting for the top draft pick

now if millen would have used some of those picks on some big boys like Cincy did maybe you could be playing for home field like we are!!

SaintsFAN · December 02, 2009, 10:06:58 AM

I think most draft analysts now say you DON'T want the 1st pick of the draft because you overpay and if he's a bust --- you're ef'ed for like 4 or 10 years or some chit.

Adam Sayer · December 02, 2009, 12:20:20 PM

That seems to be the new philosphy but when it comes to lineman, there's a little more room for error unlike QB or HB. If an OL ends up being average, he can still do well in the NFL because he's able to rely on the person next to him for help. A good example is the New York Giants. They don't have 1 linemen who was a first day pick, yet they have one of the better O-lines in the NFL. There have also been very few busts regarding linemen taken in the first round in recent years. That being said, I think taking a linemen #1 overall is a good idea if one is available who could be taken that early (i.e. the kid from Baylor last year). In terms of money, they don't make as much anyway as the QB, HB, or WR.

dc_has_been · December 02, 2009, 02:37:49 PM

For good points by all of you. In regards to last year, I really don't think the Detroit had a choice on who to take for the #1 pick. They could have went safe with Curry or either of the top 3 OL in the draft but they needed a QB more than anything. Stafford will be a good QB in Detroit but will be even better if the do start addressing the OL in this years draft.
I love it that I'm already talking draft for Detroit while other people get to talk about home field advantage for the playoffs. What a job Marvin Lewis has done in Cincy with all of the distractions and injuries from the past few years. Cincy has proven over and over again they are top tier team in the NFL.

70_dc_alum · December 03, 2009, 09:17:26 AM

Stafford was a good pick and is playing better than most would expect considering what he has to work with around him. Dirty has similar stats and the Jets are playoff capable on both sides of the ball with good QB play.

Lions fans should be pumped for the draft seeing as Matt Millin is broadcasting games now vs. evaluating talent