FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[02 Warhawk]

I think BW is referencing a TV series that's on the SyFy network...called Defiance.

p.s. I had to do a little research to figure out what he's talking about. 

[badgerwarhawk]

I think BW is referencing a TV series that's on the SyFy network...called Defiance.

p.s. I had to do a little research to figure out what he's talking about. 

Exactly, one of my favorite shows.  It's on SYFY tonight, 7pm CST, if you want to catch it. 

[cave2bens]

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.   

Well played, Sir.  +1  Wonder how many are searching for Volge and Sensoth on the posted roster?   

[70_dc_alum]

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.   

Well played, Sir.  +1  Wonder how many are searching for Volge and Sensoth on the posted roster?   

yea this one hurt my brain...nice play

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Is this the season the HCAC finally goes 0fer in non-conference play?

2007: 12-12 (last time a team was unbeaten in non-conference [MSJ and Rose])
2008: 10-14
2009: 7-17
2010: 6-12
2011: 3-15 (Franklin, Manchester, Mt St Joseph)
2012: 2-16 (Bluffton and Mt St Joseph)
2013: 1-17 (Earlham)

Based on Massey's predictions, the HCAC are favored in 0 of their 18 games this year... there are certainly some winnable games though. Week 1 has Bluffton, Franklin, Rose-Hulman all with single score margins while Defiance, Manchester, and Mt St Joseph are all under 10 points. Week 2 however only has Rose as a touchdown underdog. At some point things will improve... right?

[SaintsFAN]

Is this the season the HCAC finally goes 0fer in non-conference play?

2007: 12-12 (last time a team was unbeaten in non-conference [MSJ and Rose])
2008: 10-14
2009: 7-17
2010: 6-12
2011: 3-15 (Franklin, Manchester, Mt St Joseph)
2012: 2-16 (Bluffton and Mt St Joseph)
2013: 1-17 (Earlham)

Based on Massey's predictions, the HCAC are favored in 0 of their 18 games this year... there are certainly some winnable games though. Week 1 has Bluffton, Franklin, Rose-Hulman all with single score margins while Defiance, Manchester, and Mt St Joseph are all under 10 points. Week 2 however only has Rose as a touchdown underdog. At some point things will improve... right?

Let me state the obvious -- MSJ has a better chance of a win this year than they have over the past 6 years since they dropped Thomas More and the Bridge Bowl game for the 2nd time in their history after realizing they can't compete on the field with the Saints, having a Coaching Staff vote*, and deciding to put their program emphasis on winning the HCAC and giving up on being competitive in any playoff game they may or may not play (probably not this year). 

Not to worry -- I'll still be on the HCAC page as Hanover is back on the schedule.  I'd venture to say Hanover, Bluffton and Franklin are the only Heartland schools with the intestinal fortitude to schedule a game with TMC. 

*there was an actual Coaches vote AFTER they had already told the Thomas More coaches they would at least play another year.  It was an unanimous decision to not continue the rivalry and they informed TMC the last week in March (which is a big reason why the TM program, alums and supporters are even still thinking about this at all).  This is also why its mentioned a few times Kickoff -- which EVERYONE should rush to purchase (see Pat, I can shrill for the D3 cause!)

Like the last time MSJ discontinued the series (1995-2001), the Bridge Bowl will reside in Crestview Hills -- where it belongs.

[SaintsFAN]

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!

I just saw this, 70 -- haha.  Psconda... 

[SaintsFAN]

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.   

Well played, Sir.  +1  Wonder how many are searching for Volge and Sensoth on the posted roster?   

yea this one hurt my brain...nice play

Please follow proper concussion protocol.

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

The games for week 1 are up in the HCAC Pick 'em. Be sure to play and keep Chess4Me from winning for the third straight year

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Hopefully not a sign of things to come this season... Manchester and Trine are in a weather delay tied at 7 after the 1st quarter and it's probably going to be a while till they get started again.

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Looks like the Manchester-Trine game has been called for the night. No word yet on it's resumption.

[wally_wabash]

Seems like they either have to go tomorrow or finish up during the first week of the tournament.  They don't share a bye week. 

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Coach Griffith has tweeted they're trying for Sunday for the resumption of Manchester-Trine

[SaintsFAN]

Hopefully not a sign of things to come this season... Manchester and Trine are in a weather delay tied at 7 after the 1st quarter and it's probably going to be a while till they get started again.

Well, Manchester didn't lose last night - at least

[FCGrizzliesGrad]

Two non-conference wins in one day... first time the HCAC has done that since week 1 of 2012.

Franklin looks like the offense is fine with Welp but the defense needs some work. Oct 18th looks like it will be a really tough battle in Cincinnati. Rose looks like they're going to have another fine season as well.