FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[GRIZ_BACKER]

Where is Saint's Fan when you need to hear from him ??

[GRIZ_BACKER]

A lot of strange games today... Manchester winning 32-6 @ Defiance? MSJ scoring 41 straight to take a 41-10 lead over Hanover? Anderson and Rose combining for over 100 points? Only thing that was normal was Franklin's 55-0 win over Earlham.

Congrats to the Grizzlies on winning the HCAC title this year. Glad that the title isn't on the line next week because I was nervous about it.

Nice to lock up the playoff berth but part of me wanted a true championship game on the last game of the season.  While the conference title is not on the line, FC still needs to take care of business to help capture a first round home game.  A loss will ensure the GRIZ will be on the road against a higher seed.

The Bell game is always a lot of fun for both schools and their fans.  We are looking forward to hitting the road and meeting up once again with our friends from down south.  Hanover and Franklin are both good hosts and while rivals we are friendly rivals.  Should be an exciting game.

[cave2bens]

DC posted a short highlight video of its game against Manchester - http://www.youtube.com/user/DefianceAthletics#p/a/u/0/p4a0FHsJQLc

+k, Buzz, for the oxymoron and referenced brevity!      Tough gig this season...

[Thunder44]

A lot of strange games today... Manchester winning 32-6 @ Defiance? MSJ scoring 41 straight to take a 41-10 lead over Hanover? Anderson and Rose combining for over 100 points? Only thing that was normal was Franklin's 55-0 win over Earlham.

Congrats to the Grizzlies on winning the HCAC title this year. Glad that the title isn't on the line next week because I was nervous about it.

Nice to lock up the playoff berth but part of me wanted a true championship game on the last game of the season.  While the conference title is not on the line, FC still needs to take care of business to help capture a first round home game.  A loss will ensure the GRIZ will be on the road against a higher seed.

The Bell game is always a lot of fun for both schools and their fans.  We are looking forward to hitting the road and meeting up once again with our friends from down south.  Hanover and Franklin are both good hosts and while rivals we are friendly rivals.  Should be an exciting game.

I am hoping that next week's game will live up to the billing.  Need a good effort out of the Panthers to erase the memory of the terrible game at MSJ.  It would be nice for the senior's last game to be a win against Franklin.  Who knows, now that nothing is on the line (except conference ranking), maybe they will play loose and take care of business.

[SaintsFAN]

Where is Saint's Fan when you need to hear from him ??

No internet this weekend.  Was there in Crestview Hills on Saturday.  I said it at the end of the game, this isn't necessarily a bad thing.  They are in the playoffs already (reason for a hangover) and now they can actually focus on just MSJ.. instead of a perfect season too.  They will get TMC's full attention now.  I'll be there as it should be fun.

Just keep the damned Bridge Bowl.

[SaintsFAN]

Where is Saint's Fan when you need to hear from him ??

No internet this weekend.  Was there in Crestview Hills on Saturday.  I said it at the end of the game, this isn't necessarily a bad thing.  They are in the playoffs already (reason for a hangover) and now they can actually focus on just MSJ.. instead of a perfect season too.  They will get TMC's full attention now.  I'll be there as it should be fun.

Just keep the damned Bridge Bowl.

BTW, Waynesburg never drove the field on TMC on Saturday.  They recovered a blocked punt for a TD, TMC turned the ball over inside the 30 for the 2nd TD and their third and final TD was a 70+ yard screen pass. 

Hopefully the coaches have the players really pissed off for Saturday.  I'd like to see them be super aggressive on Saturday.

[panthersfan]

... Who knows, now that nothing is on the line (except conference ranking), maybe they will play loose and take care of business.

Not to downgrade the importance of the Victory Bell but both teams don't have a lot to lose.  Franklin has the conference wrapped up and have their ticket punched for the play offs.  Should make for an exciting game though.  One small advantage Hanover will have, maybe, is that they can run though the entire playbook where Franklin may have some nuggets they'll want to save for their eventually first round opponent.  On the other hand...  Franklin may have a shot at a good seed in the play-offs so a win for them is important.

Win or lose, I just want to see Hanover play to their potential so it's a good game. 

[GRIZ_BACKER]

... Who knows, now that nothing is on the line (except conference ranking), maybe they will play loose and take care of business.

Not to downgrade the importance of the Victory Bell but both teams don't have a lot to lose.  Franklin has the conference wrapped up and have their ticket punched for the play offs.  Should make for an exciting game though.  One small advantage Hanover will have, maybe, is that they can run though the entire playbook where Franklin may have some nuggets they'll want to save for their eventually first round opponent.  On the other hand...  Franklin may have a shot at a good seed in the play-offs so a win for them is important.

Win or lose, I just want to see Hanover play to their potential so it's a good game.

FC has a lot to lose IMO.  Home field and the opportunity to advance in the playoffs is huge (bigger than retaining the Bell for sure)

[GRIZ_BACKER]

Where is Saint's Fan when you need to hear from him ??

No internet this weekend.  Was there in Crestview Hills on Saturday.  I said it at the end of the game, this isn't necessarily a bad thing.  They are in the playoffs already (reason for a hangover) and now they can actually focus on just MSJ.. instead of a perfect season too.  They will get TMC's full attention now.  I'll be there as it should be fun.

Just keep the damned Bridge Bowl.

BTW, Waynesburg never drove the field on TMC on Saturday.  They recovered a blocked punt for a TD, TMC turned the ball over inside the 30 for the 2nd TD and their third and final TD was a 70+ yard screen pass. 

Hopefully the coaches have the players really pissed off for Saturday.  I'd like to see them be super aggressive on Saturday.

FC lost one like that up at Trine a couple years ago.  And coughed up a loss at Carthage the same way last season.  I hear you!!

[SaintsFAN]

Win or lose, I just want to see Hanover play to their potential so it's a good game.

I don't... they can't help us anymore... GEAUX GRIZ !!!  Monkey-stomp!

[Thunder44]

Win or lose, I just want to see Hanover play to their potential so it's a good game.

I don't... they can't help us anymore... GEAUX GRIZ !!!  Monkey-stomp!

Let's see.  Last weekend, you were pulling for Hanover, as it would help Thomas More, and we lost, as did the Saints (at home, no less!).

So, this week, you are rooting for the Griz for no other reason than a Hanover win doesn't do anything for the Saints.  Wouldn't it be ironic if both Hanover and MSJ win?

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Win or lose, I just want to see Hanover play to their potential so it's a good game. 

I think Franklin will play like solid, it's just a matter of how Hanover responds to last week. If Hanover comes out angry after the loss and mad that they lost a shot at the title then they very well could win. If they come out flat then the game won't be close...
And the games haven't been close lately... only one of the last 15 games have been less than 10 points and that was Hanover by 9 in 2003.

Besides... Grizzlies have a few more years of constantly holding the Bell... only had it 6 years so far after Hanover had it 11 straight (and 15 of 16)

[dc_has_been]

Very interesting to me that there may be four teams with a 5-3 mark in conference action while Franklin sits alone at the top if they win Saturday.  Looks like HCAC did a great job beating on eachother this season.

I have to say that I'm pulling for Franklin since I would like to see them get a decent seed for the first round.  I would hate for them to have to face a one seed to start the playoffs.  I do wonder how they would do against Whitewater again?

[Mr. Ypsi]

Very interesting to me that there may be four teams with a 5-3 mark in conference action while Franklin sits alone at the top if they win Saturday.  Looks like HCAC did a great job beating on eachother this season.

I have to say that I'm pulling for Franklin since I would like to see them get a decent seed for the first round.  I would hate for them to have to face a one seed to start the playoffs.  I do wonder how they would do against Whitewater again?

Even if they lost this Saturday, Franklin would not face a 1-seed (though probably a 2 or 3).  Assuming they win, most bracket speculation I've seen would have them facing IWU in round one, though at which campus is kind of a toss-up

[dc_has_been]

Very interesting to me that there may be four teams with a 5-3 mark in conference action while Franklin sits alone at the top if they win Saturday.  Looks like HCAC did a great job beating on eachother this season.

I have to say that I'm pulling for Franklin since I would like to see them get a decent seed for the first round.  I would hate for them to have to face a one seed to start the playoffs.  I do wonder how they would do against Whitewater again?

Even if they lost this Saturday, Franklin would not face a 1-seed (though probably a 2 or 3).  Assuming they win, most bracket speculation I've seen would have them facing IWU in round one, though at which campus is kind of a toss-up

I would guess Wabash or North Central would be the 2 or 3 if that were to happen.  Hopefully it does not and Franklin can lock a home game for their first opponent.