HOME FIELD win for LFC.... Cant say I didnt tell you so.  (it counts for something)


On another note..... Way to go Pios on the first 3-0 start since 1992. 

Baby steps but I still feel confident in saying that next week is the Scott's frist test. (I stress "test").  We shall see

Clarification:

You are right in the sense that IC over LFC is not a HUGE upset.  But I am not with the majority on this board and I feel that there actually is a home field advantage in tight games in the MWC. (Emphasis on TIGHT games).  With that in mind I say it is an IC upset as they over come the road trip (somewhat of a long drive and I am pretty sure an overnight) and takes one from LFC at home

Well, I went 6 for 6 last week including the USC whoopin on OSU, but I think that was pretty much a give in.  With another exciting week of MWC football ahead I couldnt wait to make my picks so here they come

1. St. Norbert Huge
2. Monmouth even bigger
3. Ripon all over Knox
4. Upset Special IC over Lake Forest

And Finally.....

The CARROLL Pios move to 3-0 with an offensive rebount against Grinell in the Pio Bowl....
  - Warren Buffett needs to get that school's mascot changed

Here we go.... Midwest Conference Football!

Picks go like this

IC uses home field advantage to edge Knox (who by the way needs a breath of fresh air in that program)

Monmouth BIG
Rippon wins but LF covers the spread
The Knights huge

AND.....

Carroll keeps on with thier winning ways.... Pios by 14

p.s. USC huge of OSU

Back for another season......

1st off.... Good to have a bit of Carroll Love on this board.

2nd..... as a former player I have to disagree with the home field advantage comment as a blanket statement.  First, home field advantage applies for almost every team at least once a year.....homecomming.  Every team in the midwest conference (for the most part) puts on enough of a show and packs the place enough to make the homecomming crowd a valid factor in those particular games.  Second, I know I may sound like a bit of a homer, but when you are looking what schools like CU IC and Monmouth are doing with their facilities, you are begining to see that those places possess more of a "college football atmosphere" that translates to on the field intensity and excitement..... thats my two cents

3rd.... Is there anything better than the current bit of parody in the MWC.  the top 6 teams in the leauge go into this season with at least a faint possibility that a conference championship is a possibility..... That being said Monmouth is just sick and will take a flawless game to beat. 

Aright all.... lets have another great one this year.... Go Pios

Congrats to the Knights..... Ggod lord I wish we could get there one day


Sorry about no picks this week, school got a little out of hand. 

Next question: does anybody know how far out it is B4 SNC gets a little bit of an Idea as to who they are going to play?

You have to be kidding me.......

The seniors deserve better to have that play called at the end of the game.

There is your difference between Carroll and SNC.  One program prides itself on finding a way to win, and another will just not reach out and take it when it is offered (I should know because I missed a few chances to take it as well). 

Got one of the most accurate kickers in the MWC who is the all time Carroll leading scorer sitting on the sideline ready to deliver the biggest win the last 12 years and you decide that the play to go with is a jump ball in the endzone which gets picked.

Needed 3 points to win and six yards to get in range, but somehow that got confused with needing 6 points and 30 yards.....

Always with pioneer pride...... just disapointed (the seniors should be proud of the effort they showed and the work they did to put the program in a position to make the game matter, you deserve better)

I would have to say that the rankings posted have been pretty much spot on.  However, I do have a few minor tweeks


Defensive Backs:  Not to be a homer yet again, but I would have to say that Carroll's DB's deserve a little more credit.  First, While Issac Hamilton is in my opinion hands down the most gifted athlete playing D Back in the conference, there are players around him.  Brock Linde was named to the D3football.com national team of the week already and John Cosrow is a three year starter whos numbers are not astronomical becuase of his strong one on one ability (limiting throws to his side)

Offensive Line:  Here is where I will flip the switch and go against the Pioneers.  Carroll's rushing numbers are outstanding.  However, I think it has more to do with having the most tallanted rusher in the backfield and not the play op front.  I am not saying they haven't played well, but I think it is more of a case of playing over their heads.  It will be interesting to see how good the Norbert O-Line truely is this weekend, however, they have the size and their record shows that they may be best.

Speling is ovur raited......

With that in mind, here is my first shot at picks.... (no need to be long winded)

IC v. Carroll – Carroll Big.  Carroll homecoming will be special.  Defense is too much and Crocker will grind it out.  28 -14 (Game not as close as the score)

Grinnell v. Knox – Picking the other Pioneers as well.  Same old song and dance from Knox.  They play hard but there is no direction (or at least I hear).  21 -10

LU v. LFC – Lake Forest falls through the trap door and LU comes away with a win 28-21

Ripon v. Beloit – Ripon even looked bad on the radio last week...... however it is no secret on this board the lack of direction up at Beloit.   41 -14 Ripon

The Big Game – St. Norbert does so many things well.  Cody Craig the toast of the town up there in De Pierre and it is well deserved.  The numbers also don't lie in regards to their solid defensive play as well..... NOT SO FAST..... Because it is probably the only way for Carroll to creep up and take the thing I take the SCOUTS  35-28. 

Echo the sentiments of safe travels to those going to watch some solid D3 football (better than watching any of the D1 games on this week on T.V.) 

And apparently I can't read either.....

Roop you were wishing me a nice trip FROM Chicago..... which for some reason I interpreted to mean have a good time coming to Chicago (which puzzled me because it made absolutely no sense).......

Wow I am 2 for 2 on this msg Board....

Spelling errors are one of my trademarks.....

My Carroll degree got me into law school.....

And... Not only am I a Carroll alum, I am an alum of the Football Program....

With that in mind.... I am headed up from Chicago to see the game so they better make it worth my while.  The question to the message board is if Carroll's defense and rushing attack  has really thrown their hat in the ring as a dark horse candidate to win this thing, or are they just getting my hopes up?

Note to clarify:

The quarterback play I was refering to in my 3rd point was that of Codi Craig who has put up some impressive numbers

Hello All,

New 1st time poster on the site..... Impressed with the knowledgable Midwest Conference football Discussion on the blog.....

With that in mind it is obveous from the name that I am a Carroll fan with Alumni ties. With that in mind, I have a few comments

First- I know first hand that Hamilton is a tallented player.  Great speed and smart in coverage.... Sees the field well and is a constant return threat (not exactly Hester but he can bring it)

Second - I am excited to go up there this weekend for homecomming to see my first game based on how well the D-fense has played.  Linde and this sophmore Zeh have sounded impressive on the radio.

Third - The quarterback play has been outstanding but I also wonder how he will respond to a road environment against he best D-Fenses in the leauge.

Finally - new poster so new to the system, any and all comments appreciated