FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Just checked out the box score.  What was the cause of the struggle running the ball?  It looks as though Franklin had the passing game going strong, with a lot of different guys getting catches.  Didn't that open up some options for the run game, or was MSJ just that dialed-in on what the Grizzlies were running?

Since UWW stuffed them they haven't been able to run the ball that well in the first 2-3 quarters. Then towards the end of the game when they're trying to eat up clock they manage to get some yards so the stats don't look quite so bad. Too many times the defensive line is able to clog up holes or hit the runner behind the line.

[GRIZ_BACKER]

Just checked out the box score.  What was the cause of the struggle running the ball?  It looks as though Franklin had the passing game going strong, with a lot of different guys getting catches.  Didn't that open up some options for the run game, or was MSJ just that dialed-in on what the Grizzlies were running?

Since UWW stuffed them they haven't been able to run the ball that well in the first 2-3 quarters. Then towards the end of the game when they're trying to eat up clock they manage to get some yards so the stats don't look quite so bad. Too many times the defensive line is able to clog up holes or hit the runner behind the line.

I saw the box score after I posted Sat eve. Even when you take out the lost yardage for QB sacks, not good.  MSJ deserves some credit. Their defensive was stout and they played hard all game.  At this point in the season however, FC is not looking like a formidable playoff opponent.  Lot of football left and time to right the ship.  The FC defense is carrying more of the load right now.

[SaintsFAN]

SaintsFAN:

I PM'd you earlier this week.  Check your PM.  Hope you are doing well and enjoy the weekend.

Best of luck to everyone's HCAC teams this weekend.  Nice synopsis FCGG!  Safe travels everyone.

Sorry  --- didn't see it until this morning.  I'll be replying shortly.

[panthersfan]

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Eubanks stepped up huge for Hanover catching a few tough passes, and Robinette was his usual reliable self, with one exceptional play where he caught the ball in some traffic, and then outran the DBs for the TD.
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On a personal note, it was good to meet panthersfan and family before the game.  Looking forward to our next tailgate extravaganza later in October.

It was a pleasure meeting you.  Hope to see you Richmond this weekend.

Eubanks gets better with every game it seems and Robinette is having a great senior year.

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Something I've noticed... there's a lot of teams having to play Franklin and Mt St Joseph in back to back games. That seems kind of rough.

Bluffton played Franklin then MSJ (lost both)
Defiance played Franklin had a bye then plays MSJ this week
Rose-Hulman plays Franklin this week then MSJ
Earlham plays MSJ has a bye then Franklin
Hanover plays MSJ then Franklin to end the year

[Thunder44]

Something I've noticed... there's a lot of teams having to play Franklin and Mt St Joseph in back to back games. That seems kind of rough.

Bluffton played Franklin then MSJ (lost both)
Defiance played Franklin had a bye then plays MSJ this week
Rose-Hulman plays Franklin this week then MSJ
Earlham plays MSJ has a bye then Franklin
Hanover plays MSJ then Franklin to end the year

I would guess the league has some sort of "formula" for devising the schedule (#1 plays #2, #2 plays #4 and so on), and it just turned out that several have the back to back games.  It was noted earlier that there isn't much drama left for late in the season with the exception of Hanover playing at MSJ and then Franklin at Home.

[panthersfan]

Shaping up to be a nice weekend for football.  From what I'm reading Earlham is a dry campus (even for tailgating).  Can anyone confirm that?

[Thunder44]

Shaping up to be a nice weekend for football.  From what I'm reading Earlham is a dry campus (even for tailgating).  Can anyone confirm that?

I tried doing a little research to answer the dry campus question, but came up blank.  I believe that Earlham is a Quaker institution, so whatever goes along with that may determine what goes for tailgating.  Probably best to have your special pe-game beverages in a plastic cup just to be on the safe side.  Weather still looking to be awesome for football, so it should be a great day all around.

See you Saturday!

[SaintsFAN]

Shaping up to be a nice weekend for football.  From what I'm reading Earlham is a dry campus (even for tailgating).  Can anyone confirm that?

I do know they are very liberal there... FWIW

[panthersfan]

Went through that at Manchester last year (I was a greenhorn).  Found a spot and cracked open a cold one.  Campus guard came at me like I was waving a pistol around. I'll find a way   

I tried doing a little research to answer the dry campus question, but came up blank.  I believe that Earlham is a Quaker institution, so whatever goes along with that may determine what goes for tailgating.  Probably best to have your special pe-game beverages in a plastic cup just to be on the safe side.  Weather still looking to be awesome for football, so it should be a great day all around.

See you Saturday!

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Could be some competitive games this weekend.

Franklin @ Rose-Hulman: A battle between the last two unbeatens in the conference. Franklin has been the team to beat the past few years while Rose has done well but unable to beat the top teams. Franklin hasn't shown the dominance of the past and if Rose can take advantage they can finally take that next step.

Bluffton @ Manchester: Two teams expected to be toward the bottom but have been somewhat competitive (2-3 TD) against better teams. Both have a win over Earlham, and this could be their final chance at a win this season barring an upset.

Hanover @ Earlham: Hanover continues their stretch through the lower teams of the conference. They shouldn't have a problem handling Earlham and their 15 game losing streak... but you never know how the ball will bounce.

Defiance @ Mt St Joseph: What looked like a big game before the season isn't quite as big now. Defiance has struggled and are staring at going 0 for the first half of the season. MSJ meanwhile needs to win out and show dominance to have any hope at an at large bid (assuming they don't get some help and win the conference). Who will come out with more urgency to win?

Anderson hasn't had a great first half at 1-4 but they get the week off and will look ahead to a winnable game at Bluffton next week.

[GRIZ_BACKER]

Went through that at Manchester last year (I was a greenhorn).  Found a spot and cracked open a cold one.  Campus guard came at me like I was waving a pistol around. I'll find a way   

I tried doing a little research to answer the dry campus question, but came up blank.  I believe that Earlham is a Quaker institution, so whatever goes along with that may determine what goes for tailgating.  Probably best to have your special pe-game beverages in a plastic cup just to be on the safe side.  Weather still looking to be awesome for football, so it should be a great day all around.

See you Saturday!

keep it in a cup works for our group regardless of the religious rules in the lot.

[KYGrizzly]

Shaping up to be a nice weekend for football.  From what I'm reading Earlham is a dry campus (even for tailgating).  Can anyone confirm that?

I tried doing a little research to answer the dry campus question, but came up blank.  I believe that Earlham is a Quaker institution, so whatever goes along with that may determine what goes for tailgating.  Probably best to have your special pe-game beverages in a plastic cup just to be on the safe side.  Weather still looking to be awesome for football, so it should be a great day all around.

See you Saturday!

Did they change something up at Manchester, never had any problem at the football games drinking out of the can or bottle? The only place I was asked to pour mine out of a can was at MSJ walking from the parking structure to the field even though the MSJ fans were drinking out of a keg right beside me.

Just like Griz-Backer said keeping it in a cup is the best idea, that is what got me through four years of baseball at all the schools.

[formerd3db]

Griz_Backer, KYGrizzly:

I have a question for you (and this is hypothetical, so please don't get mad at me ): If you knew that it i.e. alchoholic beverages was prohibited, why would you wantonly/blatently disregard that rule/law even by "putting it in a cup"?  I'm sure there are many people who disagree with such rules, however, they, you, or I don't make them (the rules), but you are suggesting it is okay to ignore the policy if it were in place?   Just curious.

[Thunder44]

Could be some competitive games this weekend.

Franklin @ Rose-Hulman: A battle between the last two unbeatens in the conference. Franklin has been the team to beat the past few years while Rose has done well but unable to beat the top teams. Franklin hasn't shown the dominance of the past and if Rose can take advantage they can finally take that next step.

Bluffton @ Manchester: Two teams expected to be toward the bottom but have been somewhat competitive (2-3 TD) against better teams. Both have a win over Earlham, and this could be their final chance at a win this season barring an upset.

Hanover @ Earlham: Hanover continues their stretch through the lower teams of the conference. They shouldn't have a problem handling Earlham and their 15 game losing streak... but you never know how the ball will bounce.

Defiance @ Mt St Joseph: What looked like a big game before the season isn't quite as big now. Defiance has struggled and are staring at going 0 for the first half of the season. MSJ meanwhile needs to win out and show dominance to have any hope at an at large bid (assuming they don't get some help and win the conference). Who will come out with more urgency to win?

Anderson hasn't had a great first half at 1-4 but they get the week off and will look ahead to a winnable game at Bluffton next week.

The Franklin - Rose game is most interesting this week.  Rose jumped out to a 24 - 0 lead before Hanover remembered they were supposed to be playing football, and that gave Rose all kinds of different options on D that they might not have had otherwise.  I think the Panthers ended up with 43 net yards on the ground.

Good luck to both teams.  This game could decide the conference champion.