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Congrats to the Pumpkinheads on the big W yesterday. I wasn't able to watch as I was at West Point watching a great Tulane/Army game.

Looks like Hobart was slightly the better team and EJ well, he's just a fantastic player who from what I heard was the best player on the field for both teams yesterday. Also a great game plan by the Hobart staff, load the box, put pressure on Union's young Oline and cause problems. Sounds like that was exactly what happened.

Lots of great matchups left for Union and while disappointed in the loss I am looking forward to to remainder of the season.

I think that's a fair point IC.

I think the fact that they didn't wax Buffalo State just gives some people pause before going ahead and including them with the other traditionally strong teams.

Personally, I'd be absolutely shocked if they won the league, shocked.

Quote from: Machiavelli on October 07, 2026, 09:41:49 AMUFanBill - that is some funny ish. Love it. That Massey math equation definitely removes the common sense element.

Anyway, some quick predictions for this week as I'm trying to stay off-track at work...

Mach's Procrastinating Week 6 Predictions

I'm now at 25-6 on the year. Hoping to continue some statistical improvement before it gets really hard.

RPI - 70
Buff State - 0
I'd love to see RPI go 153-0 in a 2-week span and 186-7 over 3-weeks.

Rochester - 6
Ithaca - 51
Rochester was barely able to squeak by Buff St. What little I thought of them got littler.

Union - 21
Hobart - 24
Clearly the game of the week. Truthfully I don't know what to make of it. Hobart seems to be a hit or miss team. But their strength might be their defense and Union's offense still doesn't have me sold. I'll take 'Bart at the Boz, but could go either way.

St. Lawrence - 31
Hilbert - 6
Tickets for this one are flying off the shelves on StubHub. Hilbert doesn't have a single PAT or 2-Pt conversion this year, so I'm cleverly giving them 6 points.

Curious to see what happens in Geneva.

Can't disagree with any of these, not one. Like Mach, I think the Union/Pumkinhead matchup could absolutely go either way. I think we know that Hobart is inconsistent, with the ability to beat anyone in the LL and also the ability to lay an egg. Much also IMHO, depends on the QB playing. Such a tough position, one that can have such a huge effect on the direction of a game.

I think with Union we still don't know what is going on in relation to the rest of the league. Tomorrow will give us a good idea if this team can be viewed as one who can defeat the likes of Ithaca and RPI or a team that can beat up teams they are supposed to beat up but is not yet ready to be atop of the league. Big day for all in Garnet but especially Luke Sheenen and Brady Markowski.

It's funny. I can see Union replicating what they did in conference last season. With that said, I can see them also absolutely not replicating last year and dropping games to all three or two of three of the remaining top LL teams. I've seen the Garnet grow and find a bit of an identity over the last three weeks, but again, against the likes of 1 bad team and 2 very bad teams.

I do have a bit of a feeling about RPI, having watched bits of their games and do think they could run the table as well. Same with IC.

I'm open to any interpretation of the top 4 as for me, it's hard to be definitive about any of them.

My LL Rankings
1.) Ithaca
2./3.) RPI/Union
3.) Hobart
4. Rochester

Nice W for the U last night up in Canton. Union wins its third consecutive game in a row that they were supposed to win. That's what competitive teams do, win when they should. Obviously a big step up in competition is on the way. I don't really know what to expect, guessing anything can happen in an LL that is there for the taking for a few teams.

Hoping for a competitive and injury free day of football in the LL today.

I LOVE having Ithaca in the LL! Love it!

Quote from: stlawus on September 28, 2026, 11:47:19 PMI just want to complete a 1st down

I certainly hope the Saints can improve for your sake, the sake of the conference, and the sake of the hard working student athletes that are there. I always want to see SLU succeed. Not just on the football field but on the ice (where they have been ****ing embarrassingly abysmal), the lacrosse field, and everywhere else.

I'm hoping for a competitive injury free game against my beloved Garnet tomorrow. I'd love to see some highs for the SLU players and staff tomorrow, even at the expense of my Union. Of course, I really want Union to get the W when it's all said and done.

Any idea what some of the reasons are that are causing the SLU Gridiron Saints and Ice Hockey Saints to struggle so much?

I think with the five teams anything is possible. Here's how I rank them right now.

1.) Ithaca
2.) RPI
3.) Union
4.) Hobart
5.) Rochester

I think Union and Hobart could certainly switch. I think Union and RPI could switch, and I believe Ithaca has a solid hold on that number one spot. 

I'm right there with you IC. You're laying it out there quite well my friend. So many questions right now.

Watched the first half of the Hobart/RPI game. RPI was the better team in that half, especially in the offensive side of the ball, and was up 7-0 on an excellent TE TD right up the middle. Last I saw 19-0 RPI. I thought the Hobart QB really struggled and the offensive play calling wasn't much better. I had a feeling RPI was going to have a game today.

Union goes into half up 21-0. Buffalo State had a decent first drive and an athletic play here and there, but nothing else. Union offense is playing well, against what is an overmatched Buffalo State defense but with that being said, nothing really impressive IMHO. Again, hopefully no injuries for either side today. Hoping Union keeps doing what they should in this one, and that is win.

Well, right or wrong I'm just not even going over to watch Union/Buffalo State. I will certainly watch some of the game online and hope Union gets a W today with no injuries for either side. I'd like to keep the positive momentum from last week.

I will also try to tune into RPI/Hobart as this is a big one in league play. I understand RPI was listless last week but I do expect them to show some fight today and maybe surprise against a decent Hobart squad. Hoping for a great game and no injuries.

Also, I'm very interested in THE CNU/Susquehanna game today. I'd like to see Susquehanna come away with a big W!

Quote from: MRMIKESMITH on September 22, 2026, 10:18:06 AMSalisbury has played considerably well, especially given the significant number of new starters this season. Through the first two games, I think they have shown that the program has maintained its consistency despite the turnover. Salisbury's key players have stepped up when needed and made the necessary plays, and I expect those experienced players to continue doing so throughout the season.

With one more non-conference game that I expect them to win and most likely the first conference game, there should be a few more opportunities for the younger and less experienced players to get valuable reps and continue getting up to speed. I have been particularly impressed with the team's second-half performances and the adjustments they have made as games progress.

My only concern is QB2 and early adjustments. Like last year's playoff match, once QB1 goes down, the offense stales off and doesn't look good. QB2 needs to be more active in practices and prepared if QB1 goes down. Additionally, we have to figure out how to adjust before halftime. We have to a better job on how to figure out how teams are approaching us earlier.

Hopefully, by the big matchup on October 10, they are able to put together stronger starts and play more consistently from the opening whistle in all three phases of the game.

I think this is true for many d3 teams, probably the majority IMHO.

Funny, I like to read the PAC board as I have a lot of respect for the conference. I don't really post as I'm not to familiar with the teams. I just come here for the Dr. Evil "info." With that said, I can't quite tell if ADL70 is a ****ing giant douche, a very knowledgeable d3 poster, or a little bit of both...