After messing around a little too much last week I've decided to get back to business on the blog.
First lets talk about my only wrong prediction for the week. I guess I owe Morris an apology for my "hahaha" prediction for their shot in a game against Greenville. I'm willing to bet nobody gave them a shot after watching them play the last few years. Now before Morris gets too crazy, I think it's probably important to note that Greenville lost a lot from last year and recruitment wise did not go well for them either. That being said I'm not trying to take too much away from them. Big win for the Cougars and the late touchdown was slightly exciting and hopefully Morris can dig themselves out of the pit that the previous teams dug... Before I end this recap tho..
I'm not sure why you specifically called out Scholastica, but I guess name recognition isn't a bad thing. I just think you might want to take a deep breath before you hold up the UMAC trophy in your mind, but hey don't let me rain on your parade after your team's first win since 1923.
You do you though Mike.
You do you.
All mean comment aside. Congrats Cougars! Big win for you guys and you deserve to celebrate. Just not Mike.
Since Morris has that first place wrapped up this year, let's talk about one of the teams fighting for that 2nd place spot. Northwestern as expected beat up on Crown a little bit here this past Saturday. My only question is how can Northwestern play their games at 8pm? Don't they have curfew in those dorms? I like the games under the lights but Northwestern going a little crazy there with an 8pm start. Northwestern's offensive didn't start late though in the game. They had a 21-0 lead early and you already knew this game was over. Northwestern seems to have it all this year. Great balance, great tackling, and play makers they've got a team this year I might have predicted to win it all... If of course it wasn't for Morris. Crown still has some kinks to workout, but I don't see them not being able to get at least 2-3 wins this year. After watching Scholastica play two games this year, I think everyone can look and see that Northwestern at this current time looks better.
Speaking of Scholastica... Let's talk about their game against Macmurray. The bar was set a little high coming in this game considering they were playing a team they beat 55-7 last year. Scholastica played what I would say was the most boring offense I've seen in 5 years. I think Scholastica was trying to limit the turnovers by taking this game a little safer. It worked enough to get the win, but didn't make me jump out of my seat. Doesn't need to though... A win is a win. This game should've been 22-3 final score. A Hail Mary that even Mary would've shook her head worked like a charm for a last second touchdown at half for Macmurray. Preston Robinson started the game off a little slow, but really found his groove in the second half. He also had one of the dirtiest runs in Scholatica history that came back because of a hold he probably didn't need. Injuries have been hurting this Saints so far and we will wait and see if they can get a full healthy squad at some point. The best player in this game no doubt was the punter for CSS. Pinned them inside the 5 at least 3 times giving them no chance at driving the whole field.
Overall Macmurray played the best I've seen in 6 years, but Scholastica didn't get too crazy and just went with a relaxed playbook and took home the win.
Eureka vs Martin Luther
Really tough to recap this game. I really think Martin Luther has fallen to some depths that they might never get out of. Eureka is always a team that is in the mix of things till about midseason, but this is one of those years they could make it a close race. I can never evaluate a team when they play Martin Luther because it's just hard to tell what's good about them and what's bad about Martin Luther.
All in all Eureka with a nice win and they've got a real shot at CSS next week and expect that to be a 1 touchdown game.
Westminster vs IWC
This would've been an interesting game to be at. I had thought after last season IWC was on the way up for this year, which could still be true.... But if it is Westminster is a top notch team this year and we're talking about a 4 team race for first place this year.
I just read the box score on this one so... Overall Westminster > IWC
well that about wraps up the recaps... Remember what you say on Twitter will be used against you, but please continue to do it so I have something to write about.
