FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[wildcat11]

Lewis & Clark, in fact.

Nice photo...that is pretty much what Griswold Stadium looks like if there is a game at L&C or not.

[70_dc_alum]

word of advice...if you are sitting there with the wife getting an ultrasound and she is hoping for a Girl.  when you see your boy's junk on the screen the first thing out of your mouth should not be "sweet 3 more and we have an Oline"  i learned this the hard way today.  good news is we are having a boy again.

Has been i need to be in LA for a meeting on the 24th -26th of Feb  get ready

[Adam Sayer]

I don't know if any of you have ever played or been to Ironton, OH. They are an old, blue-collar town who traditionally puts out a great football team. On my trip to Huntington, WV last year while coaching wrestling, I drove by Ironton and their football stadium which is visible from the highway. It looked almost identical to the pic on the front page. I think they have played in the same stadium since the 50's or something. Brings goose bumps thinking about the history of old time staidums like that...the guys whop have played in the past.

[SaintsFAN]

my high school had a yearly serious with Ironton back in the late 80s and early 90s.   YES, I do remember playing those guys.   VERY tough teams.

[Jacket18]

Congrats 70_DC_Alum!

I am only at number 1 right now, but definitely looking forward to #2!

I hope all goes well!

Go Jackets!

[Pat Coleman]

Lewis & Clark, in fact.

Nice photo...that is pretty much what Griswold Stadium looks like if there is a game at L&C or not.

I considered the irony as I posted it.

[DogPower]

Lets start talking about next season. who to you think is going to take the HCAC in 08? Who should we look out for? Predictions, thoughts?

[SaintsFAN]

Congrats 70_DC_Alum!

I am only at number 1 right now, but definitely looking forward to #2!

I hope all goes well!

Go Jackets!

Well 18, congrats.  Looks like you don't have to look forward to #2 anymore, yesterdays post took care of that.  On to #3 now for you sir. 

[Adam Sayer]

Something to consider for The Mount next year is they played almost half their season this past year without their number 1 HB and WR...both were Seniors, and their best OL, Steve Wergers missed significant time due to injury (he was a Senior as well). MSJ still finished the year 9-2 with underclassmen filling in for the hurt Seniors for almost half the year. They are a rather young team as I believe 4 of 5 OL return, the QB, and many of the young HB who filled in for Lovell come back as well on offense.

I believe they return a decent number of bodies on defense as well. They will compete again with Franklin for the top spot. Aside from those two, I think the other teams in the HCAC are playing for 3rd.

[SaintsFAN]

plus the Mount will be recruiting very well, because of their new youtube video that was posted here. 


In all seriousness....something was said about Defiance's Coach Taylor.  I think there's something going on up in Northern Ohio and its not Bluffton. 

With the change at Bluffton and Hanover along with the aforementioned potential issues at Defiance....I also think this will be a two team race, though probably not a close one.  Even with those kids being out last year, MSJ still had their leadership and experience to help teach those younger players.  If the lessons were learned AND there is really good senior leadership, MSJ will challenge Franklin.  I believe that MSJ, in order to take another step forward, needs to recruit a pure passer. 

[LionsDen]

A thing that will help MSJ is they are getting a 1AA WR transfer, im not sure of his name or where he is coming from but that will be a huge step as well. Franklin is a good team but i feel MSJ is going to take the title this year with good solid coaching and a good returning O-Line, if they can stay healthy they could maybe make a run in the playoffs as well

[Adam Sayer]

I have a question for all you "small school football historians" out there. Seton Hill is a DII school 30 miles putside Pittsburgh. Can anyone give me any info on their football program aside from the usual lingo the website will tell?

[dc_has_been]

70 dc alum, congrats on baby boy #2!!!  I'll be ready when you come out here next month.  Just make sure I know the specifics so that I can plan something out.

[SaintsFAN]

I've heard that too, LionsDen, on the PAC Board.  Rumor has it that he was choosing between TMC and MSJ.  To be honest, I'm glad that he didn't go to Thomas More.  I've experienced firsthand what someone transferring "down" can do to a team when we got a RB from West Virginia.  Supposedly he was "can't miss".....but we had a sophomore RB on the team by the name of Will Castleberry.  This player couldn't unseat him and then caused some issues with team chemistry.  Many in the program wished he'd never came to school with us. 

I know MSJ has had this issue recently with a certain QB.  Many times transfers work out, but also their attitudes dictate how well they fit in with the team.  If the guy is a primadonna, then look out. 

**If you guys want a good laugh, check out the NCAC Board.....I made a guess on who the next coach at Wabash is going to be.

[LionsDen]

I agree with you 100% SaintsFan, if any transfer comes in and thinks he is better than the team then it seriosuly hurts the team chemistry. Now with that said, dont stereotype all transfers, a lot of them played at a high level and were on scholarship yes but a lot just want to go somewhere where they can win and have fun. From what i hear from Coach Huber, is this WR they are getting comes from a line of coaching, his dad and his grandfather were coaches. I dont see too many coaches sons being a problem but only time will tell. Now if he had chosen TMC i think you would be singing a different song. As you know MSJ lost key receivers after this past season. it will surely help them.

Also someone transferring from a 1AA team compared to West Virgina is also a very different thing.