Quote from: OzJohnnie on September 19, 2009, 05:38:54 PM
What a great game.  Congratulations to the players on both offense and defense.  The offense played great all day and the defense was huge in the second half.

The Cobbers played a great first half and could feel cheated.  I wish you luck in the remaining year and particularly against the Tommies and Royals.

It was a well played game for sure.  Got to give credit to SJU, they came and wanted to win.  I dont know if I feel cheated, but disappointed for sure.  the two turn-overs on the 5 yrd line against the cobbers hurt the soul.  Also the second half was not played well for the cobbers. 

On a side note it was really unfortunate that a few Johnnie students had to create a ruckus over on the cobber side.  I think the MIAC saying is "be loud, be proud, be positive"?  isnt that correct?  When students come over for the sole reason of picking fights-- its never a good reflection of the team, the school, or the sport.  I realize that students like the rivalry but today was a little over the top.  Anyway Congrats Johnnies! always a well fought battle

Quote from: BearcatPress on September 19, 2009, 02:27:36 AM
Good luck to the Cobbers from everybody at Willamette!

TODAY IS GAME DAY!!!! thanks bearcat, CobberNation ASSEMBLE!!!

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Quote from: VOJ on September 18, 2009, 09:42:31 AM
Is Pitcher Day like "Case Day" at Gustavus? 

Is that any different than "Case Day" at SJU...or any college, for that matter? 

I have heard good things about Case Day, but ask anyone that has visited Beer Olympics at Carleton and there is no match.

Concordia is Definately NOT anywhere close to being liberal as far as the alcohol policies are concerned.  Thats why we love Micks so much.  Rat Pack you interested in a little intercollegiate bonding after the game?

Quote from: cobbernation on September 18, 2009, 10:00:14 AM

Quote from: jelio101 on September 18, 2009, 09:33:03 AM
SJU/Cobbers only one day away!!!   Always a great game, I cannot tell you all how pumped I am!!!  Also Cobbers Family weekend so starting today through sunday will be fantastic.  For all of you Johnnies out there its Pitcher day on Sat. so you should all come!  I think most of Cobber Nation will be there after the game, but not before.   Also I would expect some guys to be sporting the beanie, although it most likely will be upper classmen!! 

Since I left school Cobbers don't go to Mick's after Sat. afternoon games.  They all run over to fargo to the HUB!  Lame! Back in the good ol' days it was mick's on thursday, mick's on friday and mick's on saturday for $3 pitchers all day!

Well Micks is always packed on thursdays.... thats a given.  Tonight will be fun cuz its 'bring your parents to micks day.'  I think quite a few guys go after the game on sat, the guys that are old enough in CN will be there after not before, only because of the normal pre-game rituals we do beforehand.  Who goes to the Hub at 4pm?!!!! 3 dollar pitchers ALL DAY at micks!!

SJU/Cobbers only one day away!!!   Always a great game, I cannot tell you all how pumped I am!!!  Also Cobbers Family weekend so starting today through sunday will be fantastic.  For all of you Johnnies out there its Pitcher day on Sat. so you should all come!  I think most of Cobber Nation will be there after the game, but not before.  Also I would expect some guys to be sporting the beanie, although it most likely will be upper classmen!! 

This is by far the best game of the year!  Both D's look very strong and i agree that it probably will be a one scoring win for either side, I say Cobbers by 3.  Anyone from the R-Pack going to make it this year?!  Look forward to cheering against you fellas!  See you all Saturday

Quote from: TC on September 13, 2009, 09:38:15 PM
There's no better remedy for an inexperienced secondary than a game against the Cobbers.

That said, if Concordia IS able to pass the ball this weekend we're pretty much f'ed.

Agreed, Horan likes the option play too much.  Larsen is a fantastic QB and he can lower his shoulder to gain a few yrds but its only one weapon, we need more.  I wish we had a better throwing game, but saturday will be exciting no matter what happens.  Always one of my favorite games of the year.

Quote from: cobbernation on September 09, 2009, 12:41:06 PM

Quote from: TC on September 09, 2009, 05:51:46 AM
Cobbernation, I hope you enjoyed the Cobbers' win over Willamette.  I don't mean to call you out publicly, but did we ever settle our bet?  I honestly don't remember.  I'm not going to be able to make the trip to Mick's this year (damn weddings on Johnnie/Cobber weekend, who does that?).  Are you planning on making a trip to Collegeville this season?

TC,

You don't remember me bringing your case to Collegeville at last year's SJU/Cobber game.  First I had to bypass the campus security where they said "There is no alcohol allowed on campus."  Thanks to my quick wits, I responded by saying I owe this case to a Johnnie and we are not going to drink it here.  I had to do anything so I could have a s-fest burger cooked by JR.  Yes the bet is settled.  I might be making a trip up to SJU country later this fall with some johnnie friends.  I will most likely be at the Johnnie/Cobber game next saturday and TC the game is at 1 pm and the bride and groom have to idea if you come to the ceremony or not.  They only see you at the reception.  Sounds like I will see you in Moorhead!

I agree, this game is going to be huge.... no excuses!!  Unless you are in the wedding party.  Hey cobbernation whose running the show this year?  loving the 'MIAC men of genius' brilliant stuff

I agree, congrats to both SJU and the Cobbers.  Both teams have a hard non-conference schedule, and both won yesterday.  I think one of the premier games of the year, like usual, will be when they play each other.  I know you Jonnies are looking for payback from last year and Cobbers need to keep a better winning record at home (an area in which they struggled last year).  Both defenses are very impressive, as it was last year.  I predict another low scoring game, best of luck to you SJU you always have a great shot, but us cobbers will be trying to ruin it  

Quote from: cobbernation on November 01, 2008, 07:39:31 PM
Concordia needs to take care of the ball.  5 turnovers against a the Oles, at home is unexcusable!  Not to mention the cobbers put the ball on the ground 5 times.  Can't come back to win a game playing like that.  Looks like the bandwagon is on the Johnnies, everybody hop on it's moving fast!

I agree completely.  5 turn-overs is what made us lose that game.  Many people started to duckout early but CobberNation got the crowd back into it, and then the team gave STO a run for their money at the end of the fourth quarter.  it was an exciting end to a very disappointing game. 

Dont think that the bandwagon is at SJU quite yet.... cobbers still need to lose one more, as of right now they DO still controll their destiny.  GO COBBS

HAHAHAHA what a day today.  I think someone stated earlier that the bandwagon is BAD LUCK!!!  the rumors are true, Cobbers lost today when the wagon rolled into Jake Stadium.  Does anyone want to win our conference!!!!???  Unless im mistaken there are three teams now tied for the MIAC.

Quote from: chewey on October 30, 2008, 05:16:28 PM
I don't think any SJU fan likes SJU losing to anyone, let alone and especically to Bethel.  I think bitter is inapposite -- well, maybe it's descriptive of me at times-- and abandon is completely out of the park.  I would defy you to find a fan on here, or anyone of the 10,000 that show up for games, that would truly throw SJU to the scrap heap.  Whether it's UW-L 1996 where they lost in that mud bowl charitably described as a field in LaCrosse or it's the 1993 smack down by MUC or it's the 3 consecutive losses to Bethel, or it's the 1986 4-4-1, or it's the 2002 loss at Trinity where SJU darn near rescued itself in San Antonio in the 4th quarter, or it's a tie with Concordia and a loss at to STO in 1995 the playoffs are missed despite having Chris Palmer, or it's 1997 you won't find an SJU/CSB person who actually abandons the program.  Every other school, to my knowledge, has very limited stand capacity and they have a lower fan turnout from game to game except the games in which they play the Johnnies.  The Johnnie game is the revenue maker most times.   Why is that?  Because the SJU fans travel very well and, usually, there are more of them than the home team fans.  What does make me truly bitter is the Bethel gyro-jump.   Even STO fans did it last weekend.  

I realize that you are trying to make a point here Chewy, and I for one love going to Collegeville BECAUSE of the fan support there.  While you might have the best fan support in the MIAC, lets try not to overshaddow the support for the other schools in the MIAC by their fans.  The last 3 years while I have been traveling and watching Cobber football, I have notice many times that we bring more fans than the home team.  Again I am not much familiar of times before that date, and you might aruge that many people are attending this year because Cobbers are in first.   But there are fair-weathered fans no matter where you go.  Some people just dont care unless the team is winning.  However since everyone here has joined this discussion board just to talk about DIII football i think it is safe to say that all of us love our teams and that that none of us would 'abandon' them no matter what the win%.  Other fans may be different, but i am assuming none of us are.   

Quote from: TC on October 29, 2008, 08:54:31 PM

Quote from: chewey on October 29, 2008, 08:16:06 PM
To AO:  Personally, I cheered for Bethel last year at Central and against MUC.  They've done a lot to improve their program over the years and they have an excellent coach.  I want the MIAC to win, regardless of the team.  I think that a conference that does well in the playoffs year after year will be more likely to be awarded a Pool C than other conferences that probably don't do as well.    

I didn't cheer for Bethel last year, and I wouldn't cheer for the Royals, Tommies or anyone from the UMAC this year or any year.  But as far as Concordia or Augsburg or Carleton is concerned, I wish them all the best on their potential postseason journey(s). 

Agreed.  I hope who-ever takes the MIAC does well and beats the western teams into the dirt.

Quote from: AO on October 28, 2008, 11:55:54 PM
I guess we know why Pat moved to Minnesota then.  The big money is with the MIAC board.  1.1 Million Page Views = $100.  Nice.

hahahhaa.  soooo true.

Quote from: TC on October 28, 2008, 02:51:52 PM
For the record, I was only invoking the "2 plays from undefeated" clause to try to talk some of my Johnnie bretheren back from the ledge.  I'm not saying the Johnnies are better than Concordia or Bethel this year (or even St. Olaf or St. Thomas, even though the Tommmies suck) or that other teams don't have the exact same "2 plays" argument.  What I am saying is that it is foolish to look just at the results--two losses in eight games--and assume that all of a sudden the St. John's process needs to be overhauled.  Remember, the '03 team very easily could have lost to St. Thomas and Bethel and finished 8-2 and out of the playoffs.

Is something broken at St. John's?  Maybe, maybe not.  But I have a hard time believing that a program that could do no wrong just short 5 years ago is as incompetant now as some people are claiming.   Outside of Alliance, OH, these things go in cycles.  Take a deep breath.  Relax.  Enjoy the season.

Agreed that it is foolish to look at the results, HU is the prime example, right?  They are what, 0-5 in MIAC play but 4 of them have been decided by 3 or less points?  I think im close in that statement.  So yeah, some teams are better than their record says.  But even with that being said, the end results say who is going to play in post season and who is not.  So the end-game results are the most important. 

TC- I also agree that people who think SJU is in some sort of disasterous season hasnt been watching closely enough.  BTW a disasterous season for SJU is losing 3 games?  I think the level of expectation is high, but realize that you are much beter than .500 and have been for a long time

Quote from: TC on October 28, 2008, 01:04:52 PM

Quote from: The White Silly on October 28, 2008, 12:34:45 PM
Hey, take out the position of 2nd base in baseball and Joe Mauer hits .750 this year.  I'm actually starting to lean towards the Cobb Wagon....TC are you on it?

Is that even a question?  I'm ready to hop on the Cobber Cruiser and ride it all the way to its ignominious conclusion in the West Region semifinals!  Errr, I mean...

The time for CHANGE in the MIAC is NOW!  YES WE CAN!  YES WE CAN!  YES WE CAN!!!  Change for change's sake!  Down with our Royal rulers!!!  YES WE CAN! Flush the Johnnies!!! 

Not only are we going to Collegeville, we're going to Northfield and St. Peter and Arden Hills.  And we're going to Monmouth and Waverly and Whitewater and Alliance.  And then we're going to Salem, VA to take back the Stagg Bowl!    Yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaargh!!!!!!

HAhahahahahahaha...... that is too good.

Why are we talking about 2plays/2losses though? that is irrelevant.  This is football, the game is constantly full of crap like that, one play here and one play there.  Ask the Patriots after the superbowl last year.  You know what close gets you?  nothing.   So yeah Cord has gotten a few lucky breaks and some other teams like HU or SJU or whoever else you wanna put there have gotten the short end of the stick, but thats the game we play.  There can only be one winner of each game. 

And also the Bandwagon has been in Moorhead ever since we beat SJU and Bethel to start off MIAC play.  The loss to St. Thomas was only a bump in the road to the Western divison championship.