BEAVERS WINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN 26-21.  BV Comes back in the forth, and scores 13 point, and hold off wartburg.  Some turnovers, wartburgs proved to be more severe fumbling on BV's 20.  I am not saying by no means BV will run the table, but these guys know how to win!  They never gave up and have proven so far that they can compete against lower conference teams, and now Upper conference teams.  

Walston,
I agree with you that Wartburg will have there hands full at the pond.  They tend to struggle in SL for some reason.  Both teams have some weak points, but it will be a showdown that will come down to who wants it most.  As for BV yes they are 2-0, but I have seen collapses before from BV.  They are playing well now, mainly because the Offense is making smart decisions, and the D is showing up every Saturday, it is also a plus that the O is getting a break from the field.  

Wartburg will be ready for BV's passing attack, this is primarily BV's run game is still not convincing teams that it can be a big part of their Offense.  And I guess that will go true For Wartburg to being that their rush O is near the bottom of the Conf.  and The top team for Pass O.  
Both Teams look similar on paper, this is going to be a good game.  It is in SL, it is homecoming...but who cares, anything can happen.

There are too many times that I sat with my laptop on my well lap on the ******* for to many hours just cause I was afraid to stand up...I believe it was um either the...nope everything that made me.

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I bet a majority of those people actually had good test scores but socially and common sense smart they had none. As for the people who didn't make it out in four years...it is becoming more and more common for people to go an extra semester or year everywhere. I can't even begin to name the people who had to go a little bit longer because of switching majors or transferring in or having to drop a block for illness which is a luxury at Cornell I believe because you don't lose as much as you would in the semester plan.

SK, you didn't transfer or switch majors...was there an illness I was unaware of that caused the 5 year plan for you?

Joesicitis.
That and he was down with the sickness.

That was one of my afflictions, as well as Pour House Syndrome and OPitis.

I tend to have symptoms OPitis this every time I'm in Waverly, too....

I'm still recovering from OPitis from Monday night.
Memo to self: Self, don't eat half a sausage pizza, drive 100 miles and go to bed at 11:30pm and expect to have normal digestive function the next day! 

Normal digestive function??? I wondered that every morning I woke up from eating BV's servery food...
http://www.collegehumor.com/article:247200

check out #5 it is so true.
Just some more humor.

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Quote from: DutchFan2004 on September 23, 2008, 04:01:51 PM
MNBeev, Klopenhiemer,

Thanks I didn't take offense to the question at all.  I was just clarifying my question if you didn't understand it.  You did and I missed that.  I do think BV has a chance to move up.  Are Cental and Wartburg automatic winners no way.  I think that last two years showed that games with Central were very close and hard fought.  I think BV has the chance to take as high as third.  I think Central and Wartburg will win the games against BV provided that no serious injuries occur.  That is my opinion but can BV beat them sure it can happen.  The past has told us that the Knights can stumble a bit when they shouldn't.  Has that happened already this season with the Augsburg game? Time will tell. 

Personally I do not see BV losing to Central this season.  BV shot themselves in the foot big time against UW-P.  Turnovers and missed opportunities were the story of that day.  They beat a perenial solid Simpson team last week and put up over 40 points.  I do not believe that Central is the team they have been over the past few season.  Though they are still good, I see them losing two more conference games, all by close margins.  You have a young QB and a running QB and do not seem to have a combination of both, or one that throws the ball all that well.  Lets spice it up a bit, the board has been boreing.  It's no fun agreeing with people all the time. 

Ok, UD will beat BV like a rented mule...readheaded stepchild...you name it, this Saturday.  BV lost to UW-Platteville because of turnovers???  Then that's the reason we lost to a perenial solid Luther (if Simpson and their 9-15 conference record over the last 3 seasons is solid...then Luther and their 10-14 conference record is as well)  

Wish I could be in Dubuque this saturday for the game.  We will be home celebrating a belated birthday with our son.  Hey Klop, if BV wins...you won't owe me a chili cheesedog anymore

I believe the Spartans will make it a good game, but than again, they tried last year to.

- Smiley face = BV wins right?

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Quote from: MNbeev on September 23, 2008, 12:57:09 PM
I truely believe that BV has taken a step forward.  Their O has improved, and their D is still tough.  No matter how tough UD has been in the past BV has found a way to win.  I believe and please correct me but BV has won like the last 8 out of 9 games.  I know Dubuque is a very, very improved team.  But BV did handle them pretty easily.  But as it has been said many times on this board the IIAC is a guess, any team can win.

I am perplexed on the question of, Has BV made a step forward towards the top?

But I do have an answer.  And yes they have, I think with what they have going for them is good.  Yes, it is 2 games into the season for them, but they will keep winning, and maybe surprise somebody out there.  But then again, they can win and win, and choke, who knows, it's football anyone can get beaten on any given day.  But I do see, maybe this year of them being in the top 3-4-5 if not in the next couple of years be in the top for sure, BV's recruiting was great this year.  So if there is minimal turnover and high expectations/confidence, yea, I think BV will take steps forward.

As for UD, teams struggle, and if after a loss they struggle more it is something most teams battle through, every one goes through adversity, it is the good teams that fight adversity and win after it.  And UD I do not see taking any steps back from where they are at.  They are a good team that has improved, and will keep improving, they have got the taste of winning, and they like it in Dubuque.  The recruits will keep coming, the wins will keep coming, and the confidence will keep raising. 

The question came from the last 7 years results

2007

3-5 in the conference 6th place

2006

4-4 in the conference 5th place

2005 

4-4 in the conference and 5th place

2004

5-3 in the conference and 3rd place

2003

4-4 in the conference and 5th place

2002

3-6 in the conference and 8th place

2001

4-5 in the conference and 5th place

I did not count ties such as ties for 1st place moving teams up places.  You can quibble about the places but I think this is explaining my question.  BV has only one upper half finish in the last seven years.  The 5th place is right in the middle not upper not lower since the Peacocks left.  If they win this Saturday they will be on their way to an upper half finish but they still have what has been the upper half (or what has been) to play yet.  If they win against the Spartans this will leave the Duhawks, Rams, and Norse within striking distance of the upper half.  It is possible, the first step is this Saturday and the reason for the question I posed. 

DutchFan,

I, in no way was questioning your question, I was explaining why they could YES be in the upper devision.  And thank you for explaining further in detail.  And yes, with Loras, Luther, and Cornell lft, along with the Spartans, BV can make a upper finish.  

What do you think we don't have a chance against the knights and Central?

Great post, great explaination, great discussion. 

I truely believe that BV has taken a step forward.  Their O has improved, and their D is still tough.  No matter how tough UD has been in the past BV has found a way to win.  I believe and please correct me but BV has won like the last 8 out of 9 games.  I know Dubuque is a very, very improved team.  But BV did handle them pretty easily.  But as it has been said many times on this board the IIAC is a guess, any team can win.

I am perplexed on the question of, Has BV made a step forward towards the top?

But I do have an answer.  And yes they have, I think with what they have going for them is good.  Yes, it is 2 games into the season for them, but they will keep winning, and maybe surprise somebody out there.  But then again, they can win and win, and choke, who knows, it's football anyone can get beaten on any given day.  But I do see, maybe this year of them being in the top 3-4-5 if not in the next couple of years be in the top for sure, BV's recruiting was great this year.  So if there is minimal turnover and high expectations/confidence, yea, I think BV will take steps forward.

As for UD, teams struggle, and if after a loss they struggle more it is something most teams battle through, every one goes through adversity, it is the good teams that fight adversity and win after it.  And UD I do not see taking any steps back from where they are at.  They are a good team that has improved, and will keep improving, they have got the taste of winning, and they like it in Dubuque.  The recruits will keep coming, the wins will keep coming, and the confidence will keep raising. 

The beavers came thought today.  They played well, the O-line struggled a little giving up the usual sacks.  But the QB still played very well.  The D sounded like they could play all day, but did give up some quick scores when Simpson went into their quick O.  I believe BV took a step forward, and will be competing this year and could surprise some teams this year.

I might as well Join in with all the counting.

Vt. - 1
Ind. - 1
Neb. 2
Minn. - 4
Tex. - 4
Mo. 5
Ia. - 74

Quote from: BeaverOfYore on September 18, 2008, 10:50:08 PM
Open invite to anyone attending the BV-Simpson game: I will be tailgating at the northeast corner of the field (parking area north of visitor bleachers) this weekend.  Look for a white SUV or black pickup equipped with coolers and a grill.

Yore,
I heard a fat man, with patchy facial hair, a stained t-shirt and plenty of Grizzly mint might be there, he says he will bring the High Gravity if you bring the grey goose...And pizza rolls.  Ehhhhh...

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Bye weeks are great for healing up a team that is injured.  But from listening to games the last 3 or so years, it seems whenever a team is coming off a bye week they commit a bunch of penalties.  Their timing gets thrown off from their week off.   Wartburg will be loaded for bear this weekend after losing to Augsburg and Central will be playing their homecoming game.  Both teams are well coached.  I have no idea how this game will play out.  

Central isn't ever known for being a penalty-laden team, so I doubt this will be the case. 

Knowing the history of the Evil (Non)Empire, I would expect to see more penalties from the Knight bench. For years, players have claimed that Wartburg plays dirty. Hey, if that's what they need to do to win, I guess....

I have also heard about / played against these so called dirty players wartburg has.  But I don't think playing dirty helps you win.  Grabbing jersey, tackling a linebacker and getting hit in the stomach doesn't help you win it just gives you a little edge.  But I am betting there are other players that do the samething and they lose.  Wartburg is a darn good football team, they know how to win, and if they do something a little dirty, eh, we all have...I admit it.  Any one else like to come clear?

I threw down the Coe Quarterback after he handed the ball off and booted the other way, I took him and threw him to the ground, and if he is reading this, I am sorry, I blew up and took my aggression out on you.  

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Quote from: MNbeev on September 17, 2008, 10:51:26 AM
After reading my post...I will have to admit most of my posts end up sounding alike in some way.  Saying something like BV needs to get the O going, BV will win if the O gets some points on the board and my favorite BV needs an O.

You forgot "BV needs some rushing O" 

Maybe "BV needs some passing O","BV needs some scoring O", "BV needs some error-free O", "BV needs some penalty free O"

Then again, maybe BV just needs a scoring defense and special teams.  

I agree with Both of you, twist my arm.  BV's Passing is actually not half bad, better then the Rushing . We have scored, twice...But error and prenalty free would be great.  I am not trying to knock my team but BV won't get my "O" face until they can get the Offense doing something everytime they are on the field and give the D a break. 

After reading my post...I will have to admit most of my posts end up sounding alike in some way.  Saying something like BV needs to get the O going, BV will win if the O gets some points on the board and my favorite BV needs an O.

Quote from: Klopenhiemer on September 16, 2008, 09:07:55 PM
Looking forward to the BV vs. Simpson game this weekend.  I think both programs have a lot to prove and I look for a great game.  BV has to slow down the Storms running game and the new BV QB will have to direct the offense on some long scoring drives to eat up the clock.  I think this will set the tone for both teams this season.  I see the top of the conference still wide open, and either team has a shot to finish in the top half.  I will have to rely on live stats and TXT messages as well for my updates. 

BV has had trouble in the past with Simpson, Obviously looking at Simpson winning 8 out of the past 9 games. Simpson, I can see having some good potential this year to compete with the top of the conference.  If BV does win this game, it will for surely set the tone for the rest of the season.  BV's QB is smart and athletic, not so much a QB's body but makes plays when he has to, I see that him being able to run when he wants a plus to BV's O.  With BV's D, I believe the can shut down the run, they have a ton of guys who love to go to the ball, this is gonna force Simpson to pass, and who would want to pass on Franklin and Sly?  All in all again this game will be tight, and could either way, BV just needs some O, preferably Rushing

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Quote from: MNbeev on September 13, 2008, 10:40:07 PM
Wow, closer games than I expected.  Simpson and WHO, wow 9-6...
Auggie and Wartburg looked good
Other than that, good week of football???

Not so much from Cedar Rapids, but thanks for visiting.

Little sore from the loss...whoa, sorry to drop a line, but I do not just visit I am here...It does seem that Coe is dropping a little from the dominance they have had in the past.  Will there only be 2 top teams this year battling it out (wartburg/central)?  I know Gustavus is from a tough conference, and they are a solid team but, I truely thought Coe was going to pull it off, I am sorry I had to be the sour grapes and well I didn't mention Coe. 

Can't wait till next saturday!