FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[K-Mack]

So who is the front runner for the MSJ QB job???

I was doing my due-dilligence on the 2nd best D3 Team in the Cincy area this morning and read the the preview at www.msjsports.com and thought it was funny they didn't mention #8 on there...so a quick glance to the roster and, welp... here we are.  The good thing is MSJ opens up with a really crappy Wilmington team followed by Anderson (another send it in game) and Bluffton ... so they'll be 3-0 before they play Franklin. 

2600 yards at 62% completion, Mustard had a cannon..  Tabar will miss him, they had good chemistry.  MSJ only attempted 3 passes by players not named Mustard. 

Does this change perception on who the league favorite is??

answered my own question by purchasing kickoff ( www.d3football.com/kickoff )... MSJ is loaded at all positions except for QB.  They are going to be counting on someone who worked for P&G to come in and play this year. 

Does anyone know why Mustard is gone?

Glad we could be of service!

[dc_has_been]

Been pretty boring, regarding gridiron news on this page, fellas.  This Batswan ex-pat is dependent on y'all for updates in lieu of 24/7 inundation of silky short soccer and an occasional rugby match from West Cape or Pretoria.

Considered the breakdown of this years edition of DC's roster - it appears the recruiters were very busy as retention remains an issue on North Clinton Street.  Time for Prez to reprise his 1993 career and adjust the red lines for his athletes like the housing market?  On second thought...

My old bud, doting grandparent, and yardarm yodeler, JacketsFan should be feeling that warmth down his pant leg with 13 Floridians on the list, or is it his meds?  BTW, belated congrats to Richard and Emily - don't let "Grandpa Joe" blow a gasket taking on the neonatal staffers  - keep him on the Wonka Factory tour!

Roster Breakdown: 125

By Class:     Seniors - 11;  Juniors - 14;  Sophs - 23;  Frosh - 77

By State:  OH - 57;  MI - 44;  FL - 13;  IN - 3;  IL, PA, CO, KS, NJ, and Germany - 1 each w/ 2 unknowns

By Off Position:  QB - 5 (4 frosh); RB - 7; WR - 19; TE - 7; OL - 14 (seems thin); K/P - 3; 2 unknowns
By Def Position:  DL - 23; LB - 20; DB - 25

Back to the second half of the Bokke test vs the Wallabies - have a good day!  

Thanks for the breakdown!  Seeing the OL at 14 is very troublesome, especially if they lose any to quitting or injury.  Without an OLine then the offense is going to be in trouble.  I did like to see the size of some of those freshman OL though. 
Glad to see some numbers in the QB slot.  It's still Powell's offense, but it will be good to hopefully have one of those frosh take over after Powell graduates.

[70_dc_alum]

Has_been - we had as low as 9 on the OL and maybe high as 15.  13 is not bad for DC and that is before all of those Fatty Dline LB's and Tight Ends get moved over to Oline there are usually a few of those every year.  if you notice those positions are rediculously heavy.

only realy men come in an say i want to play oline.  the other half of the oline figures it out when they realize they are no longer considered an athlete now that they are at the college level.  which is OK when they realize it means you can eat at lots of buffets, dirnk beer, and be nasty.

there was a big transformation on this roster that we can thank the president for.  2 years ago the team was 95% Ohio and Michigan and 5% indiana and got completly out of FL and other states.  DC needs the talent that comes from out of state and the president opened up the checkbook and allowed the recruiting to happen.  the President wants to win and it has been since the mid 90's since you could say that and i cant think of a time when the president supported the program on a daily basis like he does.  President Harris was really good, i think Gordon goes to every practice....he is a fan

[dc_has_been]

Big Lou, good points made!  Hopefully they'll build an oline like we had when we were there. From your senior year through a couple of years afterwards, we had a strong ground game.  We didn't utilize it properly during my our first couple of years there, but it was till big strong and nasty.  Even though I was a TE, once I figured out how to play the postion it was great lining up in the trenches.
It is great to see DC's Prez putting some effort towards the football program.  It truly helps the atmosphere even at the little schools.  Plus, it will help up enrollment which I believe they are trying to do at DC. 
Harris was always great with us.  I used to enjoy him coming in grays and lifting with us during the season!

[70_dc_alum]

Big Lou, good points made!  Hopefully they'll build an oline like we had when we were there. From your senior year through a couple of years afterwards, we had a strong ground game.  We didn't utilize it properly during my our first couple of years there, but it was till big strong and nasty.  Even though I was a TE, once I figured out how to play the postion it was great lining up in the trenches.
It is great to see DC's Prez putting some effort towards the football program.  It truly helps the atmosphere even at the little schools.  Plus, it will help up enrollment which I believe they are trying to do at DC. 
Harris was always great with us.  I used to enjoy him coming in grays and lifting with us during the season!

Funny...i was talking smack about all of the High School All-Americans who realize that they are no longer the athlete they think they are and are moved to the line.

I completely forgot that you were a RB who had quality speed and became a TE!  i cant believe i forgot all about teaching you how to man-up!

[dc_has_been]

Lou,
I think going from 190 to 225 in one year and eventually pushing 245 at 6'3" helped get me moved from RB to TE.  Thank goodness I still kept some speed so I didn't get moved completely to oline .
I will give you a lot of credit for teaching me a whole lot in college, especially how to talk TONS of smack down in the trenches! 

[matblake]

Just a heads up that the CCIW pick ems have started for this year.  If you wish to participate, the more the merrier.  Come join us!

For the rules, you can see Mugsy's post #672 on the CCIW pick em page.  Please note:  Picks are due this week by Friday at 5 PM (Central Time) due to the Friday Night Augustana game.

[wabashcpa]

Just a reminder - 2 HCAC-related games tomorrow night, so get your picks made if you're playing so you don't miss out on a couple of points.

[wabashcpa]

Well, it doesn't look like Manchester or Anderson are going to pose any major threat to the status quo this season.  Not a good opening night for those teams.

Trine 55
Manchester 7

Taylor 42
Anderson 20

[dc_has_been]

Hate to say it, but those games were mulligans.  Trine is top 25 team and Taylor is a much improved program as our beloved HCAC schools that played tonight aren't there.  With that said, how does everyone feel the HCAC will fare against nonconference teams this year?  Myself am worried about the strength of the conference.  We had the year where Franklin and MSJ were very respectable teams, but I'm not seeing this year.

[dc_has_been]

DC gets first 1st down with 9:06 left in 3rd quarter and then Powell throws an INT next play.  Announcers are saying that he is playing awful.  Time to warm up the 2nd stringer.  D is doing a great job considering the O is doing nothing in the pass and run game.  Lot's of mistakes on both ends with penalties too.

[dc_has_been]

Powell steps up HUGE after playing awful the whole game and leads DC down the field running and throwing, ending with a TD throw bringing the score to 10-7 in the 3rd.  I guess that's why Taylor's the coach and I'm not b/c he stuck with Powell and Powell stepped up!

[GRIZ_BACKER]

Hate to say it, but those games were mulligans.  Trine is top 25 team and Taylor is a much improved program as our beloved HCAC schools that played tonight aren't there.  With that said, how does everyone feel the HCAC will fare against nonconference teams this year?  Myself am worried about the strength of the conference.  We had the year where Franklin and MSJ were very respectable teams, but I'm not seeing this year.

I would say that Franklin and MSJ are still considered respectable out of conference.  Franklin typically schedules strong non conference opponents and has been successful and/pr competitive most of the time. (Butler, Wabash, Baldwin Wallace, Carthage, Trine the last 3 years, and Butler and Mount Union in 2012 and 2013)  Carthage is a a solid team in one of the top 3-4 conferences and Valporaiso while a bottom feeder in its conference is in the 1A non-scholarship conference with Butler, Dayton, etc. 

MSJ plays Thomas More every season (typically a strong team).

[maripp2002]

I don't know, Hanover had, although not a particularly strong showing, a win over Centre on Saturday. They were predicted to be the SCAC's second best team according to the coaches. And the SCAC has some good power at the top. I was a little surprised by the scoreline, but maybe the Panthers will surprise some people in the HCAC and finish near the top. I still think they're a year or two away from competing for the championship. 

[GRIZ_BACKER]

I don't know, Hanover had, although not a particularly strong showing, a win over Centre on Saturday. They were predicted to be the SCAC's second best team according to the coaches. And the SCAC has some good power at the top. I was a little surprised by the scoreline, but maybe the Panthers will surprise some people in the HCAC and finish near the top. I still think they're a year or two away from competing for the championship. 

I for one will be glad to see Hanover competitive again While it was fun to pound them after being on the short end for a long time, it would be a lot more fun to have a full scale war the last week of the season.  Five wins in a row and non really in doubt gets boring after a while.  Plus Hanover might be able to snag some recruits away from MSJ.