FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[fc_alum_84]

I assume Sayer was drunk and just being funny.  Say what you want about FC and Rupp but "punka$$" seems a bit harsh.  Let's face it he is not a Peyton Manning or a Vince Palmer but he is serviceable.

Personally I hope we are matched up with Wabash in the playoffs.  Win or lose both teams and their respective fans have really enjoyed the recent games and atmosphere at both schools.  It would be a great way to end a season for either school.

Does anyone really think FC is not going to win out??.  RHIT is at home.  FC has only lost two games at home in the last seasons to date.  10-0 MSJ in 2006 and North Central in the playoffs on a last second pass last season.  FC by 14 or more is my early line.

[dc_has_been]

If Franklin wins out I still wouldn't think they would get slotted ahead of Wheaton or Trine/Adrain.  With our conference's strength I don't see the HCAC champ getting higher than a 7 seed. 
It would be awesome to see Mount Union go East & any of the UW teams go west though. 

JacketsFan- Yes DC did have a coach named Dick Small.  He would tell us that it was embarrassing in the military when the he would be called, "Small, Dick Small!"

[fc_alum_84]

FC IMO will not get slotted ahead of Wheaton but they may get slotted ahead of Trine.  The lost to Trine was more of an fluke.  MSJ would beat Trine.   FC still needs to win next week before any talk about playoff seedings occurs and they need to win by more than the five points they won by yesterday.

[dc_has_been]

FC IMO will not get slotted ahead of Wheaton but they may get slotted ahead of Trine.  The lost to Trine was more of an fluke.  MSJ would beat Trine.   FC still needs to win next week before any talk about playoff seedings occurs and they need to win by more than the five points they won by yesterday.

I'm wondering if the selection committee will use "fluke" as a basis for seeding a team in the playoffs?

[SaintsFAN]

That answer is no.  Head to head is big. 

[70_dc_alum]

Mike Singletary is my Hero...we need that kind of attitude in Cincy

[DBQ1965]

While everyone is talking about the playoffs, seedings, etc.,  ... does anyone want to say anything about Hanover's first win this season over Manchester?

[Adam Sayer]

Drunk, frustrated, angry...all came into play late Saturday night. I was 0-4. Purcell, Ohio State, MSJ, and the Bengals all lost. With the exception of the Bungles, they were all close games. One of the few things I remember Saturday night was screaming at the TV when the Ohio State player ran into the punter. Luckily, there was no call. Pryor made his first real mistake of the season and it came at possibly the worst time. They had a chance to put Penn State away.

Hanover has to start somewhere and I guess beating Manchester is their starting point.

[dc_has_been]

All the talk this week should be about Franklin vs. RHIT.  After this weekend there will only be 1 unbeaten team in conference action. 
I still think RHIT is overrated, but I could be proved wrong.  Still, they really haven't played anyone dominant (sorry MSJ) & haven't really been able to stop teams from scoring which Franklin does very well.  It doesn't help that the game in a Franklin too. 

I guess will talk a little about DC vs. Hanover too.  Both team picked up their first win last week against teams that were favored over them.  The question is, who can make it two in a row?  I think DC has the edge on defense, but ofcourse Hanover has the edge on offense.  All in all I think it will be an ugly game, & if DC can eliminate their mistakes they'll take this one.

[SaintsFAN]

I guess will talk a little about DC vs. Hanover too.  Both team picked up their first win last week against teams that were favored over them.  The question is, who can make it two in a row?  I think DC has the edge on defense, but ofcourse Hanover has the edge on offense.  All in all I think it will be an ugly game, & if DC can eliminate their mistakes they'll take this one.

scoreless tie (game called due to darkness)

[KYGrizzly]

Just how bad are the Bengals. Bill Cowher said he wouldn't mind coaching the Bengals as long as they got a different General Manager. Just don't see that happenning in the near future. Looks like my Brownies pulled off a win yesterday to take control of being the #1 profeesional football team in the state of Ohio. .

In regards to the RHIT/Franklin game RHIT can control their own destiny. If RHIT wins they win the conference even if they would lose their final game to Anderson. If Franklin wins then RHIT would need for both Hanover and Manchester to beat Franklin and also beat Anderson to claim the title. I don't see either Hanover or Manchester beating Franklin.

This makes this matchup look like the the game of the year in the HCAC. I look for both teams coming in with their "A" game.

I still look for Franklin to win this game by at least two scores. Even though Franklin's Defense has been giving up points this year(some of those due to offensive turnovers), I believe they are still rated the #1 defense in the conference to date and I just do not see RHIT holding Franklin below 50 points.

I believe the Misses and I will be making the 1 1/2 hour trip North to take in the game on Saturday. Extended forecast shows temperatures in mid to high 50's and partly cloudy with no rain in the forecast making it perfect football weather.

[dc_has_been]

I guess will talk a little about DC vs. Hanover too.  Both team picked up their first win last week against teams that were favored over them.  The question is, who can make it two in a row?  I think DC has the edge on defense, but ofcourse Hanover has the edge on offense.  All in all I think it will be an ugly game, & if DC can eliminate their mistakes they'll take this one.

scoreless tie (game called due to darkness)

Watch it Kev or I won't root for your Saints this weekend.

[Adam Sayer]

Kevin...where are we headin for the Bridge Bowl? I'd love to join you next  weekend for the W & J game but the Ol Lady and myself will be in Chicago.

So far, MSJ has lost 3 games by 12 points. At Purcell, we lost 6 games this year by a combined 29 points. I think if you multiply the 12 and 29, you still won't get what the Bengals will lose their 16 games by. We're still going strong for perfection.

I'm looking forward to the next 2 weeks of relaxation before wrestling season starts. Not going to lie. This has been the most frustrating year of football out of the 16 I've coached/played.

[Adam Sayer]

If your bored and lonely on a Friday night, below is the website for the Ohio High School playoffs. It doesn't have where the game is located. Usually the top 4 seeds from each region host the 1st round game.

http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/ft/boys/default.asp

[thunderlb37]

What do you mean Trine beating Franklin was a fluke?  If you would have watched the game you would have seen that Trines defense created and capitalized on turnovers with touchdowns.  Fluke I think not.