FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[70_dc_alum]

Any thoughts or reaction to MSJ dropping TMC? In my opinion I think they are cowards!!

The MSJ Program is clearly outmatched.  This either signals a de-emphasis on the program or is just the 2nd period they've decided to step away.  1995-2001 was the last time they felt like they couldn't compete either.  Frankly, with the coaches believing this (not one voted to keep playing TMC), they really can't. 

The problem isn't dropping TMC, it's the way they did it.  After telling TM there would be a game in 2014 - they informed TM Coaches of the change in wishes to play. 

What does Thomas More do to their schedule?  They added a road game at Wesley.  These programs are headed in different directions.

This reminds me of when TMC got gun shy and walked from the DC game SaintsFan that one is for you!

[panthersfan]

He'll make a great HC.  Love his fire. 

At 2:00 (35 minutes ago), Bluffton University announced their new head football coach: Denny Dorrel, former assistant at Hanover (and before that at Marietta and Thomas More).

Dorrel replaces Tyson Veidt, who took a position at UToledo at the end of February.

[GrizzlyGrad08]

Anyone have any news about incoming freshman in the HCAC? I'm still waiting to see my Grizzlies post some info on their incoming freshman class.

[GrizFan]

Anyone have any news about incoming freshman in the HCAC? I'm still waiting to see my Grizzlies post some info on their incoming freshman class.

The top Indiana recruit for Franklin is 6'6" WR Tanner Wroblewski from Paoli.  He was 1st team all-state (2A), Super 25 Senior, and North/South All Star.  I hope he can stick, the last two top recruits did not return for their sophomore years.

GRIZ season depends on Welp stepping into the QB spot.  Rest of offense should be OK, return several with experience.  Defense will be rebult, lots of graduation losses.

[badgerwarhawk]

I plan on making the trek to Franklin for the Grizz's game with the WARHAWKS and I was hoping some of you might be able to clue me on places to eat and hotels that are available.  Also what do you do in Franklin on Friday nights?   Normally those of us in Wisconsin go out for a fish fry but I don't know what people in Indiana do.  Thanks for any information. 

[GrizFan]

I plan on making the trek to Franklin for the Grizz's game with the WARHAWKS and I was hoping some of you might be able to clue me on places to eat and hotels that are available.  Also what do you do in Franklin on Friday nights?   Normally those of us in Wisconsin go out for a fish fry but I don't know what people in Indiana do.  Thanks for any information.

Friday nights are HS football nights here in Indiana!  HS football is huge in this area.  Best place for food & drink in Franklin is The Willard (thewillard.com).  You can also hit any Indianapolis area site as Franklin is only 20 miles from downtown.  Lots to do in Indy.  Only a couple of hotels in Franklin, but plenty in Indy and Greenwood areas.

[badgerwarhawk]

Thanks, The Willard looks like a pretty neat place and we'll be sure to check it out. 

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

5 games into the Finnish Vaahteraliiga season, former Grizzlies QB Jonny West is 62/116 for 845 yards 13 TD, 8 Int for the Turku Trojans who are 4-1 on the season and leading the league with 48.8 points per game.

[GrizFan]

5 games into the Finnish Vaahteraliiga season, former Grizzlies QB Jonny West is 62/116 for 845 yards 13 TD, 8 Int for the Turku Trojans who are 4-1 on the season and leading the league with 48.8 points per game.

Awesome!

I also read that Kyle Linville tore his ACL while playing in Germany.  Hopefully he can heal up and the West to Linville duo can play together next season.

[GrizFan]

Anyone have any news about incoming freshman in the HCAC? I'm still waiting to see my Grizzlies post some info on their incoming freshman class.

The GRIZ have now posted the names of their 59 new recruits.

[Adam Sayer]

As far as I know MSJ's top recruits are OL. They got 2 from Moeller and 1 from Roncalli. I believe they are expecting all three to start as freshman. They will be a little better this year but are still a year or two from truly being back to the team we/they were in the mid 2000's.

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

The coaches have picked Franklin to re-re-re-repeat.

1) Franklin (7)                 79
2) Mount St. Joseph (2)   65
3) Hanover                      50
T4) Defiance                    48
T4) Rose-Hulman            48
6) Bluffton                       43
7) Manchester                 34
8) Earlham                       26
9) Anderson                     12

[SaintsFAN]

As far as I know MSJ's top recruits are OL. They got 2 from Moeller and 1 from Roncalli. I believe they are expecting all three to start as freshman. They will be a little better this year but are still a year or two from truly being back to the team we/they were in the mid 2000's.

they are ALOT further from that than you think... based on what I've seen the last two years and the resulting decision amongst the staff that they can't compete with their rival.

[badgerwarhawk]

The coaches have picked Franklin to re-re-re-repeat.

T4) Defiance                   

With the new Castithan coaching staff and the Biomen, Volge and Sensoth recruits I think Definace could make noise in the league this year.   

[GrizFan]

The coaches have picked Franklin to re-re-re-repeat.

T4) Defiance                   

With the new Castithan coaching staff and the Biomen, Volge and Sensoth recruits I think Definace could make noise in the league this year.   

Sorry, you lost me!