Redtooth, even I have to admit that was funny... we will try and not poopy on the field......

RedToothe, I am not sure who your are or who you are for, but as far as Kyle Lee is concerned, he has had some injury issues, and Bernstetter has been used as necessary according to the game plan.   This plan will change if necessary this week.  I  assure you we will use them as needed in Alliance.  If you are a BU fan, go back to the MIAC boards and join the scattered johnnie posters, you will do well there..  If you are a MIAC guy, we are playing for SJU, Olaf, Iowa, Minnesota, and all the other states that encompass the MIAC..  If you think we are scared of Mount Union, you are wrong,  I know big words, but one thing they have not seen yet,  a team that  wants to play one more week,  not just for the championship, but for the fact they get to be together one more time as a team that puts everyone else first.  Mount Union is full of great athletes, sure of the victory, sure of a lot of victories to come, but this week, this time, they play a team that believes in eachother.  If we cant get it done with the recievers, we will stick it in there ear with the defense, and if we get scored on, we will score on the floor, or through the air.  but any which way, they will know they were up against a team unlike they have seen.  If these points end up in quotations, know this Mount Union, we dont care about your stats, your players, or your coaches, this team got here together, and we will show up and play together.  I remember a SJU team that shocked the world a few years ago, and we were just a minute away that year from beating the SJU team that went on to be who?   SJU did it because they believed, they were not intimitaded, and they showed up,  all of which I expect Bethel to do this weekend.  D3 finaly gives props to the team that I know has the ability to shock even you Raiders..   Strap them tight boys..............  

Pat, will you or Kevin be doing the duties in Alliance this weekend? 

KR, what were you thinking.... and now we ask for all the support we can get from the MIAC.  The Johnnie karma is huge, and I know for a fact a lot of Bethel fans, alum, follow this forum,  support us and lets bring MUC another suprise.  Lets go MIAC, this is huge for Minnesota, and the MIAC in general.  Great recruiting stuff right now...   we feel truly blessed, and  the coolest thing for BU RIGHT NOW is they get to hang together for one more week. And I know how special that is for these guys..  One last thing,  thanks Central fans who I talked to during and before the delay for hours...  you guys were great dads, and great fans..  And lastly, you guys were class in the Register today.  You made no excuses, and in that kind of weather, I know it would be really tempting..  Congratulations Seniors,  you guys are warriors.......

Repete, thanks for the support.......... we will try it in Alliance....... and we will do it with all the MIAC support we can get..... 

Repete, your season is long over, let it go,  BUandGold, you need to go away now, we dont need you as your karma is horrible,  why dont you just go back to the MIAC boards and join the johnnies,...  Central, I have been to pella twice, and once in Arden Hills,  you guys are a really good football team..  I know today did not play into your plans, and I know on another day the outcome would have looked different, and not neccesarily a win, but, I really need to tell you what a great team you have, and I was not nearly as worried about SJU as you guys.  Your town was extremely hospitable, despite the conditions, and your fans, love you guys.  I could not believe all the fans that stayed after the game, to see you all off...  Connell, congrats on 3000 yards,  Schuring, you are a stud and should be proud, and #16, I apoligize for not knowing your name, but you played a great game.  Everyone was hoping you would get up when you went down on the sidelines, and I am glad you did.  Your fans, town, and Pella/Des Moines are proud of you, and congrats on your best season.. Only those that were there today know how bad the conditions were, and I will tell you the Royals at the end, were very humbled to have beaten you...  Good luck next season, you guys are all studs, and hopefully we have your support as we go into next weeks game in Ohio.  Those guys are not unbeatable.  Just ask the Johnnies.....  War Central, War BU, and War D3 football, as it just keeps getting better and better.. 

KXNO interviewed McMartin a few days ago and it was really good.  Seems like a great guy and deserving of Coach of the year in both 05 and 06.  Today at 4:50 if anyone is interested Coach Johnson will be interviewed and talk a little bit about the match up tommorow from the Bethel perspective.  Not sure wether to wear snow shoes, flippers, or ice skates tommorow..  I know Im not bringing a kite...

GoldandBlueBU underestimates our special teams.  They have been the difference in more than one game, and our punting game has only been in question one week this year.  But enough on our strengths and game plans, to answer the comment on if you are in listening distance from Pella, absolutely agreed.  I think you can expect a lot of folks that are out just looking for a good game.  The weather is football weather, and I dont think anyone here is a stranger to that.  I think KXNO is a great addition and will allow you to listen under your earmuffs...  As far as Bethel goes, our run game is below average, our QB is slow, our defense is overated, and Bethel probably does not stand a chance, but just for grins, we think we should come down anyway.  Couldnt want a better town to play in seriously, and the reality of it is for the seniors on one team, it will be their last game, and to them I wish them a lifetime of memories from Saturday.....

And another HOT OFF THE WIRE if you want to hear a really good broadcast of this game in Pella Saturday, KXNO 1460 a.m. out of Des Moines has agreed to do the play by play with Marty Tirell of Marty and Miller.  I think Larry Kotlar could be involved as well.   Pre game starts on the air at 11:45 and I have it from the horses mouth they are thrilled to be doing this game.  As they said, it is one of the biggest sporting events in Iowa saturday and the NCAA Division playoffs is a big deal especially leading into the next round.  THIS GAME JUST KEEPS GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER

DutchHawk, I dont know where they are going to put us on campus, but you can count on us to make the game loud.  I think the students will suprise you as well.. 

No one will ever doubt the support the Johnnies show for their team year after year. Like I said in an earlier post, when I mention SJU to those not familiar with D3 football programs, they know exactly who I am talking about, and for that I am grateful to have a place in the MIAC. The Dutch are as respected in Iowa.  

BU will have a lot of parents and supporters down for this one.  Quite a few parents in the Des Moines area anyway.  I figured you guys would get around to talking about the Central BU game .  The Johnnies will let you talk about them as long as you will allow.  I guess this game will get a lot of local and Des Moines coverage.  Your Central team is a big deal to us in Iowa.  You/We have a chance to do something really terrific.  One of us get a shot at MU. The last 2 meetings against the Dutch have been real battles as the Dutch will remember, and the games could have gone either way.  I really expect this one to be a great game.  Hopefully the weather will hold and we will not get the snow they are forecasting.  All the BU fans are really pumped about heading into Pella.  Any of you guys know what time the Deli/Butcher shop opens in town on saturday morning? 

TDT, where were you with the game plan that would beat the Royals when it mattered in Arden Hills??  Er, to many jello shots I guess...

Johnie Red, thanks for the support.  I have stayed off the board this year because I wanted to see the teams play without all the smack.. I want KR, Duff, tmerton, sjusec, and TDT, and all the other big posters to know it has been a absolute honor to talk about your football team in my circle of friends.  Mention SJU and people know how good of a league my son plays in.  By the way,  I think everybody would rather see a rematch in Arden Hills next week.  And I say that because of the respect both teams have for eachother, and what a better way for the seniors to go out than a battle of the MIAC.  I dont understand what happened in Pella last weekend, but I know how it goes.  I was at Buena Vista week one and know how you feel. I asked  some of the players after the game following our first playoff victory a couple of weeks ago who was the TEAM, and they said by far the Johnnies, a true class act on the field and the best team they had faced.  My last year, and I want you all to know it has been a blessing to have been a part of the MIAC, and I hope we can get past Central and into Ohio.  Only the Johnnies have been this far, so I hope you can all give us a little Johnnie karma.  Pat and Kevin, it has been part of my daily plan at work to start on D3 football over the last 5 years, and I will see you next year to see how the Royals and Johnnies do in 08.  Go BU..  Go  MIAC!!

Pat, assuming Bethel beats the Auggies at the dome Friday, and the Johnnies at home Nov 10th, any ideas on if they would have to travel with one loss, or if their is a Johnnie loss, does this automatically elimate them from the playoff picture?