FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[fc_alum_84]

Not sure what point you are trying to make.  I didn't say anything disresctful towards NCC so not sure what your deal is.  You need to calm it down IMO

[SaintsFAN]

Not sure what point you are trying to make.  I didn't say anything disresctful towards NCC so not sure what your deal is.  You need to calm it down IMO

Enjoy the playoffs. 


Sayer....I told you.    You also owe me $20.   Doesn't matter how much money I make, a bet is a bet. 

[fc_alum_84]

We intend to.  Win or lose it is going to be fun. Tailgating is always fun  In the event FC wins, my boss is an alum of UW-WW and grew up there that will be blast as well.

[victorybell_57]

christ, can we all just get along.

honestly, where have the hanover posters all gone in the last few years? i know i was rough on them, but i doubt that i ran anybody off for being an a$$.

is franklin bringing in temporary bleachers for the end zone for all the students? i heard a rumor they were bringing a large set to keep up with the demand to see the grizzlies play?

[fc_alum_84]

VB57 - some folks are just more sensitive than others I guess.  If Hanover was still a contender the sparks would be flying.  If you are not VERY VERY humble you might irritate others.  Oh well.

Touchdown Club will be in full swing in SE corner as usual. Stop by for a cold one, a plate of food and introduce yourself.  Be warned, we are biased toward FC  haha

[SaintsFAN]

hey victory,

just make sure the bridges are guarded by the police should the unlikely event that FC lose before taking on the teams from Jupiter in the Milky Way Gallaxial Tournament in January. 

you were very interesting when you first started posting, I'll leave it at that. 


MSJ needs to get Lovell healthy and get going on Saturday.

Franklin needs to make sure its defense is ready for a straight run it at you team. 

This might be the year.

[Adam Sayer]

What did I do? Who played piano? I think your yanking my chain, however, one of the few things I do remember is throwing the football at the cop and missing him by about 4 feet. I seriously made that bet? What's sad is I kept going until about 12:30. To say, I am still not feeling right.

I do know I told Rod and Jeff Hill that this may have been the best job by an MSJ coaching staff since they have been playing football.

[Adam Sayer]

FC_84, I don't know much about NCC other than they are a CCIW team. I think FC is the better team, but you did compare NCC to MSJ. We thought we were similar to Wheaton in 2004 but found out really quick, the CCIW generally gives new meaning to pounding the rock. It's a better conference top to bottom than just about any in the country. Every game is tough and you are prepared mentally and physically going into the playoffs. I don't think FC scoring is the question as we know when they have the ball, they can and will score, it's FC's defense against the NCC offense. FC's offense may not get the opportunity to score all those points if NCC is as effecient as people claim. Not to downplay MSJ at all, but you'll see a more physical offensive line and run game from NCC than you did with MSJ.

[dc_has_been]

Even though my team was a complete disappointment, I'm still excited about DIII football.  Who ever said that the HCAC is a conference to look out for, I agree.  
If MSJ's defense comes to play, then Wabash should be ready for a tough battle.  MSJ has plenty of playoff experience & this years team I would say is better than last years b/c they have a pass game & very good run game plus their defense is still strong.  If they control the pass game then Wabash is in trouble.
Franklin is just plain o'good.  They were much better than everyone in the conference except MSJ & that might be their only flaw.  MSJ did get them ready for this game b/c they are pretty similar to playing style.  Hopefully Franklin is focused & ready to play.  
On accounts to DC I hope their players see the success of these two teams & realize that they could be at this level too.  They need to start preparing for 2008 right now.  They have a lot of talent coming back next year & should be a contender.  

[KYGrizzly]

I think the big key for Franklin in this game is going to be able to establish a running game against North Central. NC gave up an average of 66 yards per game this year. The teams they played this year grouped together averaged 209 yards per game. That means they held the teams to 47% of their average rushing per game. They also have only given up 7 rushing TD's all year.

It looks like North Central is more of a running team averaging 211 yds per game rushing and 175 passing. They have scored 26 rushing TD's and 17 passing.

Here are some match ups and where teams were ranked by NCAA yearly stats.

Total Offense: #4 Franklin O vs. #27 North Central D, #78 North Central O vs #152 Franklin D.
Rushing Offense: #34 Franklin O vs. #10 North Central D, #43 North Central O vs. #116 Franklin D.
Passing Offense: #14 Franklin O vs. #99 North Central D, #150 North Central O vs. #141 Franklin D.

As Saints Fan said I think Franklin can expect to see more of a running game from North Central as they try to use their offense as part of their defense to control the clock and keep Franklins explosive offense off the field.

Both defenses will need to keep each other out of the red zone as Franklin has scored 87% and North Central 80% time they have been in the Red Zone.

Hopefully both Franklin and MSJ can bring home wins this week so we can have more to talk about after Saturday.

[usee]

I think the big key for Franklin in this game is going to be able to establish a running game against North Central. NC gave up an average of 66 yards per game this year. The teams they played this year grouped together averaged 209 yards per game. That means they held the teams to 47% of their average rushing per game. They also have only given up 7 rushing TD's all year.

It looks like North Central is more of a running team averaging 211 yds per game rushing and 175 passing. They have scored 26 rushing TD's and 17 passing.

Here are some match ups and where teams were ranked by NCAA yearly stats.

Total Offense: #4 Franklin O vs. #27 North Central D, #78 North Central O vs #152 Franklin D.
Rushing Offense: #34 Franklin O vs. #10 North Central D, #43 North Central O vs. #116 Franklin D.
Passing Offense: #14 Franklin O vs. #99 North Central D, #150 North Central O vs. #141 Franklin D.

As Saints Fan said I think Franklin can expect to see more of a running game from North Central as they try to use their offense as part of their defense to control the clock and keep Franklins explosive offense off the field.

Both defenses will need to keep each other out of the red zone as Franklin has scored 87% and North Central 80% time they have been in the Red Zone.

Hopefully both Franklin and MSJ can bring home wins this week so we can have more to talk about after Saturday.

From NCC you can expect to see a pretty balanced offense. They would like to primarily run it but they can throw as well. they ran early in the season as their 1st team all conference running back, dominic sulo, was their horse. They started a sophomore qb who really came into his own as the season progressed and is now the likely candidate for Offensive POY in the CCIW. they have a very good offensive line and 2 good recievers. On defense their LB's are beastly, in particular #40 Wenger. They stunt and blitz regularly in the 3.3.5 defense that is difficult to prepare for if you haven' t seen it. their db's are physical and good tacklers.

NCC is playing its best football right now and will be a challenge for any team in this bracket. The challenge will be on both team's defenses to try and slow the other down. the team that succeeds in that effort will win IMO.

[SaintsFAN]

What did I do? Who played piano? I think your yanking my chain, however, one of the few things I do remember is throwing the football at the cop and missing him by about 4 feet. I seriously made that bet? What's sad is I kept going until about 12:30. To say, I am still not feeling right.

I do know I told Rod and Jeff Hill that this may have been the best job by an MSJ coaching staff since they have been playing football.

haha..you were THAT drunk huh?  You bet me that it was David Carr that played the piano on the side and NOT Joey Harrington, as I thought. 

I went to the Cyclones game and then to Lodge Bar.  I didn't know until this morning (until my friend, Jody sent me a picture) that I had made an appearance at Main Strasse.  I lost my phone and my wallet in one of the cabs I took.....I woke up in some random apartment in Mt. Adams on Sunday

[fc_alum_84]

I agree will all on the FC game and what NCC can be expected to do.  I dont think they will load the box to stop the run as Rupp will go to the air.  I think it will come down to individual matchups as both teams run and pass well. It will take a balanced defensive effort for both.  I can see NCC wanting to run as this controls the clock.  FC did a decent job against Wabash against the run and was able run and to some degree control MSJ on the line of scrimmage. If they can hold their own on the line FC may have advantage from an offensive weapon stanpoint.  I do expect to see the best run game FC has seen all year.  Teams don't win conference championships and make the show without a a good run game. FC included.

[Adam Sayer]

I think Saturday wore me out more than I thought. I'm starting to get legitimately sick (havent' had more than a head cold in 6-8 years) and I'm physically and mentally worn out.  Coaching, teaching, grading, and conferences don't help, but Saturday took its tole on me. Adam will be settling down for a while. That's a promise. Apparently I stuck my foot in a fire that night too.  To answer your question, I was that bad. I don't remember talking about anyone playing piano...and that was at 3pm. I was still going at midnight.


We have a wrestling scrimmage at Elder on Saturday that I'm gonna try to get out of and make the 2.5 hour trip to C'ville. I've always heard about the game atmosphere, but MSJ quit playing Wabash before I was there. Always thought it would be cool to play them. We always got the KZoo game from them during week 1.

PTR...Pass The Robitussin

[formerd3db]

Sayer, that "stuff" (i.e. Robitussin) tastes nasty, even with the attempt to put some cherry, grape or orange flavor in it.   As such, I usually try some other brand, although thankfully, have rarely had to use any of such "stuff" for quite some time!  Hope you feel better, and also good decision you are making regarding that "other stuff" .