Atlantic Central Football Conference/Independents

[Hawks88]

Not much to say about today's game except we just got our butts whipped. It's becoming a familiar story this year, too many penalties and too many turnovers. Also today Keith Anthony made way too many tackles(17). I think we all know it isn't usually a good thing when you are hearing your free-safety's name called making tackles all day.

@Conrad - yes Plagenhoef was back today but was limping pretty badly toward the end. Not sure yet how bad it was or whether he'll be able to go next week. I know we will have to play a lot better next week or it won't be much of a game.

Any of you Wesley guys making the trip to Montgomery? If so, look me up in the tailgating area and we'll give you a burger or dog.

Go Hawks!

[thewaterboy]

Well just got back from Cap. Its a really nice campus.

As for the game, well, at least the penalties werent at 200 yards this time (147 I think). But that number is still WAY too high. But it is an improvement from the Del Val game   

Sottilare looked better too tossing 4 TDs. Looked much more comfortable in that pocket, stepping up and making reads. But hes still got a ways to go.

Time to clean up some more before Huntingdon. If I some how come up with 100+ dollars before the weekend I dont think I'll be down there. But if I did I would ha ha.

[Teamski]

Well, the team got back at 0300 this morning.

Capital put up one hell of a game for Wesley.  The Wolverines made mistakes and committed 147 yards of penalties, but that doesn't detract from the job Capital did in shutting down Wesley's running game and pass defense.  I think  Wesley was really looking for Capital's running game, but it seemed that Capital made a conscious decision before the game to mix things up with the passing game.  They started out running, which didn't work (held to 51 yards) and then they started corners and slants that continued for the whole game.  It wasn't until the end that Wesley finally solved the patterns and nabbed the interceptions.  Luckily for the Wolverines, Sottilaire can pass the ball!!  If he couldn't, Wesley would of lost.  So much for the 30 point blowout, hehehehe.....  From what I heard from the Capital folks, Capital can be a hot and cold team.  They mentioned that 28-21 loss to Mount Union last year.  They definately brought that intensity with them Saturday! This shows the depth of the OAC!

I believe Wesley is really benefitting from these closer games.  The team is really jelling in the 4th and clamped down on both sides of the ball.  The Capital game woke up the secondary.  The Wolverines haven't peaked yet and they are learning how to win close games.  The players are finding out that talent only goes so far.  The rest has to come from the mind and heart.   Next week, Wesley has its longest road trip for the regular season with Huntingdon.  That should be yet another interesting game!

-Ski

[HSC85]

I want to compliment Salisbury on a well played game on Saturday.  Also, I want to comment on the excellent hospitality that the Salisbury staff and fans showed.  The game could have gone either way and both teams played extremely hard.  It was a fine example of Division III football.  Neither team quit and both teams came back from more than a touchdown deficit.  I was extremely impressed with Salisbury's quarterback and the offensive line.  The Seagulls will win their share of games if they play like they did on Saturday.

[Raider 68]

Well, the team got back at 0300 this morning.

Capital put up one hell of a game for Wesley.  The Wolverines made mistakes and committed 147 yards of penalties, but that doesn't detract from the job Capital did in shutting down Wesley's running game and pass defense.  I think  Wesley was really looking for Capital's running game, but it seemed that Capital made a conscious decision before the game to mix things up with the passing game.  They started out running, which didn't work (held to 51 yards) and then they started corners and slants that continued for the whole game.  It wasn't until the end that Wesley finally solved the patterns and nabbed the interceptions.  Luckily for the Wolverines, Sottilaire can pass the ball!!  If he couldn't, Wesley would of lost.  So much for the 30 point blowout, hehehehe.....  From what I heard from the Capital folks, Capital can be a hot and cold team.  They mentioned that 28-21 loss to Mount Union last year.  They definately brought that intensity with them Saturday! This shows the depth of the OAC!

I believe Wesley is really benefitting from these closer games.  The team is really jelling in the 4th and clamped down on both sides of the ball.  The Capital game woke up the secondary.  The Wolverines haven't peaked yet and they are learning how to win close games.  The players are finding out that talent only goes so far.  The rest has to come from the mind and heart.   Next week, Wesley has its longest road trip for the regular season with Huntingdon.  That should be yet another interesting game!

-Ski

Wesley will win out, IMHO and be ready for another playoff run. I give Cap credit for playing them tough. Could be that Wesley plays another team from the OAC later this year!

[PA_wesleyfan]

  Ski

  If Wesley was playing that zone again I can see where they gave up some yards in the passing game. Does say something that when a team gets in the red zone and Wesley goes man to man they shut down the other teams passing game as well as the running game.  But I have to agree with wesleydad that the penalties are an achillies heal... Especially the late hit stuff. Being aggressive is one thing but personal fouls are adding up..

[wesleydad]

wow, way too quiet in hear.  sorry cant add much since i have not seen the team since week 1.  not sure where my travels are taking me this weekend and next weekend i will be in bridgewater joining the stone station gang for their home coming against hampden sydney who may be a playoff opponent down the road.  i do not think huntington has enough to keep the game close.  i think the d will be a little angry about the yards given up last week.  i believe the o will continue to improve and score more than enough to win.  the long bus trip may have some negative effect, but they should still win.  is there any chance they keep the penalty yards under 100, when 50 or less should be what is accepted.  clean it up, play hard, but play smart.  safe travels in this weather.

[thewaterboy]

Really quiet.......

I think some players may be flying. Go Wesley! and keep the penalty yards down.

[Teamski]

The team is flying out tommorow, so no painful bus trip!!    They should have a good game considering the points Huntington gave up in their last game.  But hey, you never know, right?   If Wesley keeps the game relatively clean, then they will be able to roll.

Anyways, Sottilaire threw for something like 407 yards in the Capital game (they had them adjusted after a review of the stats which were jacked up) which is more in one game than Warwick!  Not too shabby.  I'm once again pumped up for the trip!

-Ski

[Hampton U SID]

I knew there were going to be issues with the stats from Wesley last week after talking to their SID who said a fourth-string WR (who didnt make trip) was credited with some kickoffs.

[wesleydad]

well sounds pretty sloppy so far.  too many mistakes keeping a team in the game that they should beat.  hopefully they will fix it at halftime and take control of the game.

[@d3jason]

well sounds pretty sloppy so far.  too many mistakes keeping a team in the game that they should beat.  hopefully they will fix it at halftime and take control of the game.

Agreed, two turnovers set up two Hawk scores.

Edit guess the first score was set up by punt return. Didn't get to start listen until 1/2 way through the first quarter. Beautiful morning/afternoon with my family at soccer and Fifer Orchard.

[thewaterboy]

Well this is closer than it should be. That and Im getting mad at WDEL for playing nonstop commercials sometimes when they take a "break". It has gotten better though as the game went on.

Just talked with former QB Chris Warrick via Facebook about the game. And some past ones.  Say a prayer for those guys over there. Just like Conrad said.

[@d3jason]

Salisbury leads Apprentice 31-0 late in the fourth. Gull have fumbled eight times and lost six.

[thewaterboy]

Well thats a little better 51-28