Keys to Salem

Here is a brief look at some keys for each team in both of Saturday's NCAA D3 Semi-Final games.  The winners will meet in Salem, VA to play in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl for the NCAA D3 National Championship.

Wesley at Mount Union


Wesley

• Keep their emotions under control and play relatively mistake free football.
• Get off to a fast start and make Mount Union come from behind.
• Rotate players regularly on the defensive side to avoid getting worn down.

Mount Union

• Establish the run to take pressure off their quarterbacks.
• Get off to a fast start.
• Disrupt the rhythm of Shane McSweeny

St. Thomas at Wisconsin-Whitewater

St. Thomas 

• Avoid giving UW-W early momentum.
• Stay with the run to avoid becoming one dimensional.
• Not allow the magnitude of the moment to affect how they play.

UW-Whitewater

• Prevent big plays in the passing game and special teams.
• Continue their stretch of premier ball protection.
• Take advantage when the big play opportunities present themselves.