Quote from: Schwami on November 13, 2007, 06:02:03 PM
The only problem with Adi's tackle was that it ended the first half instead of the second half. 

Schwami.............I reiterate........it was perfect!!!!!!

Quote from: BashBacker#16 on November 13, 2007, 09:23:23 AM
Bashbro posted this on the NCAC page & thought you guys would like to see this...what a great play by #40 Pynenberg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9z-6NQPCmo

I saw that hit from close range and it was tremendous. The video accurately captures the moment- it was a big time play by a big time winner.

The kid was all class after the game giving kudos to the DePauw OLine. This game for me epiomizes a true rivalry- two teams competing at a high level, with history.

The DePauw kicker will find his name etched in that history forever.

I have been walking on air since the finish of Saturday's Monon Bell Game and haven't monitored this board. It appears  I have missed some spirited banter.

First off, thanks to everyone that posted some love for DePauw. Our team really struggled with injury this year and we all would like to "what if". The bottom line is that injuries, bad decisions, miracle plays, and funny bounces are why we strap on the helmets and play the game.

I am bummed that the SCAC only gets the automatic bid, because we deserve more. I think we at DePauw could do some damage now that we are healthy, but that is not going to happen.

I wish Trinity much good fortune as they carry our banner.

Quote from: Wes Anderson on November 12, 2007, 10:01:12 AM

Quote from: smedindy on November 11, 2007, 05:24:08 PM
Actually, I'm more amazed on why DPU danced with the devil so many times this season, beating inferior teams by close margins.

And that was the really remarkable thing for me.  As poorly as they played pass defense in the Trinity, Millsaps, and Colorado games, to play as well as they did on Saturday was completely unexpected.  Yes, Hudson still had a nice day, particularly throwing to Russell, but Hudson didn't throw for 4 bills and 5 scores like Joseph and Barmore did previously.  The changes that the coaching staff made to that scheme clearly had a positive impact.

And, yeah, being able to run Jeremiah 40+ sure helps.

Several Comments, (These are not excuses, injuries happen)

First, this was the first game in a long time that virtually everyone was healthy. On Offense: Marks bruise was very significant, and he has not been at full strength until recently. Anyone who saw him at Rhodes after the game was amazed at the amount of ice strapped to various parts of his body. Pappas has fought recurring stingers all year, and the new neck roll seemed to resolve this and allow him to get back to his usual nasty self. Claxton has fought injuries and until the foot broke he was the battering ram of old. Ellenger has wrestled with an ankle that seems to have healed allowing him far greater mobility. All of this allowed the O to move the ball they way they should have all year. Trinity, CC, and Millsaps cannot run up and down the field if we have the ball in our hands, chewing up clock.

The Defense had injuries for Reed #10, McNealus #50, as well as others, and the offenses problems and poor field goal kicking has left them in some rotten spots. I do not believe the defense would have had as many lapses had they not been forced to stay on the field due to the offensive injuries. I would speculate that the Wabash staff did not see on film the team they saw Saturday on the field. When the offense is at full strength, we can control a game.

Wabash for their part was a great opponent. I was completely impressed with Adi, and based on some comments I heard he was gracious and complimentary to those asked to block him- no small task. I was completely inpressed with the way Pappas, Ellenger, Yearwood, Lundorf, and Joeckel dominated the trenches. Touches translate into TD's and DePauw controlled the touches.

Great game to watch!!!

Quote from: HunterT on November 05, 2007, 11:12:22 AM
well my embarassment from this weekend has subsided, and I'm back in town finally. Can't really say anything about this game other than I'm glad it's over. Rhodes couldn't move the ball and had mental mistakes all over the field.

and once the defense is on the field for that long, they're bound to bend some late in the game, which is what happened. Credit to the D for not breaking though, they still were able to put up some stops on the Depauw offense and keep it from getting way out of hand.

The offense had better wake up this week though. Even though Sewanee is not the best team in the conference (literally now), they always come to play when the Cup is on the line. I'm not going to lie about this one, it could be a very interesting match up this weekend in Memphis.

HunterT,

Nothing to be embarrassed about. The Rhodes defense was strong. They held DePauw from scoring several times in the red zone. Offensive errors put Rhodes defense in some really tight spots, and for the most part they were up to the challenge. You are correct that had the defense not been solid this could have turned into a much larger margin. The Lynx defense was tough- possibly as good as any we have seen this year.

I think the Hi/Lo hit by the Lynx offense was a bit sketchy, but the appropriate flag was thrown and hopefully the players were chastised by coaching for the error in judgement. I was equally impressed that both teams checked their revenge after that play and kept it clean. I heard the DePauw coaches demanding restraint and I assume the same happened on the Lynx sidelines. Kudos to the coaches and captains for keeping the game positive.

Quote from: KentATM on October 25, 2007, 09:48:17 PM
hmm.  I think I'll take my chances on the diplomacy and rock it John Bolton style and say AC is going to sock DePauw in the mouth.

Of course, thats just a friendly love tap compared to what we are gonna bring for Trinity.

I am pleased to say that KentATM is partially correct that the DePauw/AC game was sock in the mouth football. Profs to AC for bringinging a classy fan base and a disciplined team. In a game like this, often tempers can flare, but both teams kept smashing away while exhibiting sportsmanship. I understand the desire for the spread game, but I love this kind of pad cracking football. The turf was just damp enough to allow maximum traction and the hits just kept coming. Anyone who saw this game compared to the two losses can see that having a healthy squad makes DePauw a much more difficult opponent.

Congrats to Trinity for never quitting. What an exciting finish.

Quote from: frank_ezelle on October 15, 2007, 04:09:25 PM
That's certainly part of the story, but it's surprising that the number of defensive snaps per game isn't that different for all the teams in the SCAC.  I may be off by one on a couple of these, but I came up with these defensive snaps per game:

Trinity--62
Millsaps--64
Rhodes--66
Austin--66
Centre--70
Sewanee--71
DePauw--71
Colorado--72
Birmingham--75

So in reality the Millsaps defense is playing about the same number of snaps as the other teams, they are just spreading out the tackles over so many players this year.  I just thought it was interesting that the individual numbers were down so dramatically this season.  From what I know of the players, they are much more concerned about the team stats than their individual totals.

Could it be that teams are passing more? If Millsaps is generally ahead from the start I would think that teams are throwing to catch up- which translates into fewer tackles. You might look at the passing attempts against Millsaps and find your answer.

I haven't seen AC, but I saw some real athletes at BSC. With a little maturity they are going to be a force. I would give them a chance against any team I have seen in D3- I said a chance, not that they will win. In two years, they will challenge anyone in the SCAC and probably beyond.

Quote from: Wes Anderson (DPU3619) on October 08, 2007, 11:17:59 AM

Quote from: Major Rev on October 08, 2007, 10:03:05 AM
Can anyone update me on the nature of the Marks injury?  Will he be back?

I gather he's getting better.  I heard it was a bruised knee and that it was a bit more serious than first thought.  I haven't heard either way what his status is for this weekend, but it's only Monday.  Even if I do hear, there's nothing saying it's right.  Missed the bullseye entirely on the Millsaps game.

I would agree that the information is not reliable. Marks injury has been much more significant than originally thought. Also, the injuries to other key starters has played a significant role in DePauw's recent struggles. They missed key starters on both defense and offense against Millsaps and again Saturday at BSC. #31's absence gets the press (as it should), but #47 and others are sorely missed.

Quote from: Ron Boerger on October 06, 2007, 08:55:33 PM
I see Jeremiah Marks did not play for DPU again this week - but Curtis Moore was more than an adequate replacement (27 carries, 182 yards, two TD's). 

Actually, many starters for DePauw were absent- not sure why.

On a side note, BSC is going to be a beast in two years if this team sticks together and stays healthy. I was more than impressed.

Millsaps were the better team today. The Depauw offense is better than the 17 points scored today. I think the loss of both backfield starters (47 and 31) was a significant disadvantage to the DePauw attack. Had they both played the score would have been closer, but not sure that it would have affected the final outcome. Without the ability top run, DePauw couldn't keep Joseph off the field. The coaches for Millsaps noticed the open center of the field and scored at will after that. Majors and their fans are a class act. Best of luck.

We were at Trinity last year and had a great time, other than the final score.....the weather......the airlines......missing work on Monday.....seriously the campus was great and so were the various people we met. We grouped at a campus hangout before the game and they accommodated all of the DePauw parents quite nicely- I cannot remember the name of the establishment, but they were Trinity guys for multiple generations. I didn't see much of the campus, but the stadium and athletic fieldhouse was great. We spent some quality time in the fieldhouse waiting out the lightning- which was truly amazing. I have never seen lightning put on that kind of a show for that long.

We will welcome Trinity in a few weeks and hope to return the hospitality.

Quote from: Just_that_kid on September 27, 2007, 10:12:35 PM
I just hope an injury doesn't turn into "the reason" if things don't go the way DePauw would like it to. Like i've said though, I don't think it'll really matter. Nothing personal or any disrespect to anyone or any institution.. just my opinion.
Millsaps isn't Sewanee or Anderson, and DePauw isn't Austin or LC, but I don't think it matters..  (sorry. had to do a LITTLE trash talking. Read TigerDad's article above. That's my reasoning!)

With all due respect, that is one of the more funny posts I've had the pleasure of reading. If the Millsaps bus breaks down on the way from the hotel, and they must forfeit, would that not be the reason they lost? If the entire Millsaps OLine gets food poisoning and craps themselves half to death, would that not be a valid reason as to why the majors were less effective during the game? By the way, I hope neither happen.

I am not looking for excuses, because DePauw will not need any. If Marks doesn't play, Millsaps will have a clear advantage.

First off, thanks for the classy postings from DePauw and Milsaps fans. I cannot wait to see this game and I think both teams wil leave it on the field. I agree  with the hope that all leave the field physically intact.  I threw a score out to stimulate conversations, but I wouldn't want to bet on this game. Good players on both sides. Good luck to all.

"I think some feel this is a contributing factor:

DePauw 14 Sewanee 10

If DPU can't score more than two TDs, Marks or no Marks, on a team that won't rank in anyone's top 125 then there are legitimate questions about scoring against a defense that is a heck of a whole lot better.  And I remember seeing Sewanee put together a decent last-second drive (from their 9 to the DePauw 30) before the DPU D saved the win.  "

I watched this game and sometimes match-ups can play a significant role. Sewanee may not have a top 20 team, but they did play with discipline and their D line was really strong. Even with that, holes were avaialable, but with back up runners they were not necessarily hit on time or with good lead block following. Also, DePauw was in the red zone three additional times and came up empty. That's a problem, but is resolvable.

I watched last year's game and it was a horrible performance for everyone at DePauw. The coaches were learning the players and were platoon substituting at every position- QB, OLine, DB, RB, FB..... it was frankly hard to watch. I was not a proponent of this system, but maybe the coaches were willing to take a hit to better understand their strengths and weaknesses. I'm not sure, but I do know this DePauw will not roll over on Saturday. They will fight to the end regardless of the outcome. This team has a spirit that is infectuous.  

No one is underestimating Milsaps ability to hang some points. I would suggest it wise to not underestimate the funny bounces that happen in a tight game. Players react differently when they see the clock ticking and a small point delta. DePauw felt that last week. I would guess that may have been a positive experience leading into this week. Time of possession can and will play a significant role in this game.

DPU 17, Milsaps 14. Maybe DPU 10, Milsaps 7.