FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

SaintsFAN · October 19, 2013, 03:07:23 PM

Quote from: GRIZ_BACKER on October 19, 2013, 02:58:33 PM
51-0 at half. Griz over Ravens.

wow. JV time in 2nd half

dc_has_been · October 19, 2013, 08:57:43 PM

More time of possession, more first downs, more offensive yards, better third down efficiency, and oh yeah, five flipping turnovers!!!

cave2bens · October 20, 2013, 06:39:42 PM

Quote from: dc_has_been on October 19, 2013, 08:57:43 PM
More time of possession, more first downs, more offensive yards, better third down efficiency, and oh yeah, five flipping turnovers!!!

Yeah, reminds one of the flashy CV with all sorts of credentials and prestigious education but mediocre results where rubber meets the road.

Hope DC as a team starts to execute before the staff starts to evaporate (again)

dc_has_been · October 22, 2013, 12:08:24 PM

Hopefully DC will bounce back this week and beat Hanover. I still am pleased overall with how they've performed this season and now expect them to take two out of their last three and finish 5-5. With so much young talent, I hope that it carries over to next season and the DC program grows in to a competitor of the HCAC. Time will tell, but hopefully they take care of the Panthers first.

Thunder44 · October 23, 2013, 04:47:40 PM

Quote from: dc_has_been on October 22, 2013, 12:08:24 PM
Hopefully DC will bounce back this week and beat Hanover. I still am pleased overall with how they've performed this season and now expect them to take two out of their last three and finish 5-5. With so much young talent, I hope that it carries over to next season and the DC program grows in to a competitor of the HCAC. Time will tell, but hopefully they take care of the Panthers first.

I am hoping Hanover stays on a roll and takes care of business in Defiance on Saturday. In preparation for this titanic struggle in Northwest Ohio, I was scouring the conference stats for tell-tale signs of something. What struck me was the similarity between the two teams this season in terms of results. Here is the link to the HCAC site:

http://www.heartlandconf.org/sports/fball/2013-14/teams?sort=ydpg&r=0&pos=yar

Both teams have lost to MSJ and Rose Hulman, posted a convincing win over Anderson, and have other conference wins (Defiance over Earlham and Manchester and Hanover over Bluffton in a shutout). Many other similarities throughout the stats (avg points/game, avg yards rushing, etc).

The weather shouldn't be a huge factor in the game, as it is predicted to be around 50 around game time, although the wind is predicted to be in the 15 - 25 mph range. Neither team relies solely on the pass, so if the wind dictates a ground and pound affair, it should not be a surprise.

Defiance has done well in taking advantage of turnovers this season, so minimizing them in all facets of the game will be important for the Panthers. Hanover's D looked pretty sharp the last couple of weeks, but it is hard to read too much into that. Stillwell (#99) leads the conference in sacks, and will look to add to his total on Saturday, but I am sure he is being game-planned for.

Looking forward to the game to see if Hanover's gains of late are as significant as we all want to believe.

panthersfan · October 24, 2013, 02:47:44 PM

Can honestly say Hanover finally looked like the team I expected to see from day 1 last week. I will most likely be making the long trip solo on Saturday. See ya there

FCGrizzliesGrad · October 25, 2013, 03:58:27 PM

I made it down to Tennessee for my niece's wedding. Unfortunately I won't be able to follow the battle of the unbeatens tomorrow but hopefully the Grizzlies take care of business. I'll try to lurk a bit tomorrow night to see the results but my tablet is so slow I won't bother with the boards. Enjoy your weekend everybody

BayernFan · October 26, 2013, 01:52:27 PM

FC 7 RH 0. 6:24 1st

BayernFan · October 26, 2013, 01:59:50 PM

FC 14. RH 0. 3:48 1st

GRIZ_BACKER · October 26, 2013, 06:15:57 PM

GRIZ roll over Rose 64-14. Let the record show that Rose was down 64-0 with approx 5 min to go. FC called off the dogs after 3. Rose left starters in until they scored with 5 left. Chippy game today. Rose exposed.

dc_has_been · October 30, 2013, 07:44:57 AM

Well, not much excitement in the conference other than RHIT/MSJ deciding who is going to have the second best conference record.

I am hoping DC can put together a mistake free game and keep it interesting against Franklin. Not expecting a miracle, but not having a blowout could very well be a possibility.

Pat Coleman · October 30, 2013, 11:46:48 AM

You said this on the NCAC page too but I want to reiterate for those here: No such changes were made and there is no requirement for existing members to change email addresses.

GRIZ_BACKER · October 31, 2013, 10:28:57 AM

http://vimeo.com/75727059

Check out the video above related the to FC Touchdown Club. Very well done.

dc_has_been · November 04, 2013, 11:28:44 AM

To the Franklin posters out there, how did DC look against you guys?

GRIZ_BACKER · November 04, 2013, 11:56:42 AM

Quote from: dc_has_been on November 04, 2013, 11:28:44 AM
To the Franklin posters out there, how did DC look against you guys?

Compared to the other HCAC teams FC has faced (I have been to every game except Anderson), DC has some talent (decent speed) particularly in the secondary as well as some decent receivers. While the score was close, DC appears to be on the upswing at the skill positions. I thought DC's defense was much improved and certainly in the top tier compared to the rest of the conference.