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SPORTS NOVEMBER 3, 2005 - Page 11 NFL Week Nine Field Hockey Rising to Top together as a cohesive unit Predictions CO-EDITOR and that is something that is ond game between the two ROB GOEKE Since this will be the sec- so important to a team." If a team is the three seed It appears that the team is teams, making adjustments going into the conference much better than their 11-6 not only to how they play but TOM MICHAELS playoffs, they are probably' overall and 7-3 conference to Gettysburg's style will be STAFF WRITER concerned, worried and pre- record would suggest given key. pared for a probable early exit. the overtime losses the team "We will be focusing not Then again, most number gave to Ursinus and only on what we need to do Atlanta at Miami 1:00 p.m. three seeds don't finish their Gettysburg, the top two teams for our own team, but how we The Falcons are coming off a bye week which is season by winning their final in the Conference. can counter attack the teams bad news for the Dolphins. Miami's D will keep them in three games by a combined Tn the Ursinus game that we will see," said Bliss. the game, but look for Mike Vick and the Falcons to come score of 17-1. October 1, the team had a 2-1 The team has gained much away with a big win on the road. Prediction: Falcons 28 Such is the standing of the lead going into the second half leadership from upperclass- Dolphins 14 confident McDaniel Field before ultimately losing 4-3. men and captains Carol anne Hockey, 'who are in prime Against Gettysburg on Bianco, junior, and seniors Carolina at Tampa Bay 1:00 p.m. position to go toe to toe with October 19, the team fell z-I. Unflat, and Laura Baggaley. The Bues are 3~Oat home this year, but look for the Centennial Conference With Gettysburg up next in The competitive bonds are that streak to end this week. Both teams are very good best this weekend in the con- the playoffs, the Terror believe strong. against the run, I'll give the edge to the Panthers in this ference tournament at they are eye to eye with the "Everyone has a sense of one because they have the more experienced quarterback. Ursinus. conference's best. leadership, which is why we Prediction: Panthers 27 Bucs 21 "We had some tough losses "We feel like we are in a have done so well," said Bliss. in the beginning of the season good place since it is very If things do go well this Cincinnati at Baltimore 1:00 p.m. and we have learned a lot hard to beat a good team weekend, there could be The Ravens face another tough AFC North oppo- from them," said Head Coach twice," said Bliss. "We are a another conference champion nent this week when the Bengals come to town. The Muffie Bliss. "We have come good team." welcomed back to McDaniel. Ravens offense won't score enough points to keep up with closer than people think at home, but will still drop anoth- V-ball Celebrates Season Carson Palmer's high flying attack. Ravens will keep it er one. Prediction: Bengals 20 Ravens 13 every conference game." nary play shown by seniors MEREDITH ADAMS Houston at Jacksonville 1:00 p.m. STAFF WRITER The girls feel that their Krista Eiser and Tamara The Texans might not score a point in this one; I'll biggest accomplishment this Twardowski. Their talent will give them a field goal however. Prediction: Jags 24 Texans As the Women's Volleyball season was coming together be greatly missed on the team 3 team ends another remarkable and playing as a team. Their next year. season, they are disappointed team unity contributed to the "We were ranked ninth Oakland at Kansas City 1:00 p.m. that they did not achieve their girls beating some very good out of eleven teams in the pre- The Chiefs desperately need a win this week to goal of making playoffs but teams. They worked hard this season poll, so we surprised a keep up with the Chargers and Broncos in the division. they still ended up sixth in the season 'and learned a lot that lot of teams," explains sopho- The Raiders will score some points, but the Chiefs are too conference and still feel that will help them to be successful more Caroline Rushe "We good in KC. Prediction: Chiefs 31 Raiders 21 their season was a success. in furore seasons. showed great strength this Sophomore D'D. Lehr During their last game, season by coming back from San Diego at NY Jets 1:00 p.m. points out, "we surprised a lot which was Coach Molloy's being down two games and Vinny will be at full strength this week coming off of people this season and we 300th win, the girls were winning our last three." the bye for the Jets, I don't know if that's a good thing or were very competitive in impressed with the extraordt- not. Jets keep it close at home but Chargers will prevail. Prediction: Chargers 21 Jets 10 Tennessee at Cleveland 1:00 p.m. The Browns are an underrated footbaU team, and with their defense they should take care of the Titans at home. Prediction: Browns 17 Titans 14 Chicago at New Orleans 4:05 p.m. FinalJy, the Saints will play back to back games in the same city (Baton Rouge, LA). However, that won:J: guarantee a victory. DA Bears will do enough on defense to come out with a close win. Prediction: Bears 17 Saints 16 NY Giants at San Francisco 4:05 p.m. The 4gers can't stop anyone of defense, look for Eli to throw 4 touchdowns in this one. Giants win in a blowout. Prediction: Giants 35 4gers 10 Seattle at Arizona 4:05 p.m. They might be giving away tickets to this game in Arizona, only to see the home team lose. Prediction: Seattle 27 Cardinals 14 Pittsburgh at Green Bay 4:05 p.m. The Steelers have proved they can win on the road this year and they will again this week. The Packers won't be able to stop the dynamic running attack of the Steelers even at home. Prediction: Steelers 28 Packers 13 Philadelphia at Washington 8:30 p.m. This Sunday night matchup will be a good one. The Eagles defense has struggled on the road so far this year while the Redskins have been unstoppable on offense lately. McNabb and TO will watch the new best QB/WR combination, Brunell and Moss tear up Philly's secondary. Prediction: Skins 24 Eagles 17 Indianapolis at New England Monday 9:00 p.m. The undefeated Colts visit the Patriots on Monday night in what will be best game of the week. Peyton Manning will finally beat the Pats in New England. The Patriots defense has been awful this year, and a much improved Colts defense will contain Brady. Indy will prove to be the best team in the NFL and stay undefeated. Prediction: Colts 35 Patriots 31