as always....good to hop on and see exactly what I expected.....I never forget how much I despise Wabash, especially this week.  DePauw Never Quits.

Happy Monon......

I went back and read the 5 pages (of mostly crap) spewed back and forth....the whining and crying about a game you Caveboyzz haven't gotten over 16 years ago, the fact that handshakes didn't happen...something I didn't mind....the rivalry used to have a hint of disgust and hatred....but it's 2014, and PC is the way to be.

I watched much of the 'Bash/Witt game last week....was a good game....dominated at the LOS by 'Bash, but costly turnover that led to a defensive TD.  Honestly, Wabash's defense (as usual) is what's to worry about.  You get to the QB...but speaking of your QB play...there's something more to be desired there.....

I'm looking forward to a better game....we all are.  We've said as much the last 5 years on these very boards.  But honestly, there's nothing more I'd enjoy than a 35-7 win...DPU is trending up....Lynch has done it quicker than I thought he would.  He's a perfect coach for that University.  As for the facilities, Bear is right....tough to argue Crawfordsville is a better spot these days.

From a DePauw perspective, it's tough to disagree with you guys. We've never had issues with dual tailgating in the past. A little 'friendly-fire' on Saturday morning has always been fun, and there have been numerous years where the two sides have had pregame beers together. I'm not a fan of this either. No need to fix something that's not broken. I've never once minded the Fine Arts lot at DeBash. Always been accommodating and the location is great. Don't get this one.

a lot of stats filling up the chatter here...and that's fine...they're pretty one-sided....

where's the fun? 

like the fact that red has been removed from all closets in our house this week?  My son asking just what IS a Little Giant?  and what possibly could 800 men do on a Friday and Saturday night?

I simply tell him, son, not all questions have reasonable answers.

Let's mix it up....

Go Tigers!

first off -- good to be back....it's been awhile.  and, like all of you, I'm ecstatic that it's Monon Week. 

I've read through all 6 pages of this, as I always do.  There are facts and stats and a whole bunch of other stuff that stand out. 

But, I'm very encouraged by what Bill Lynch has done in year one after being left with a cupboard full of nothing following Robby Long.  Yes, the team started 0-4, with brutal losses to brutal teams (minus Wittenberg).  But, they've won 4 of 5, with a freshman quarterback (which by the way, WILL win Bells), and what I like most is that Bill Lynch has re-instilled a program thirsting for a re-boost of tradition and pride.

.....and Lynch knows what it takes to win a Bell....

I'm not predicting a win by any means....I just feel confident where the program is heading.....and am excited about this weekend.

finally back to work myself.

a tip of the cap to Saturday -- minus the 3 hours from 1-4, enjoyed every second, as we usually do.  Couldn't beat the weather.

Great to meet a few of you here from the boards...thanks for making the trek over to do so.  Next year, we'll do it again. 

I feel like I got a good pulse of where the search is headed and how the facilities plan is going after Saturday.  Let's just say if all come to fruition, we should ALL get what we want.  A competitive game, the old, intense rivalry and playoff berths on the line for both schools come November in the coming years.

until then, I look forward to 362 days

Was very awesome.

Love that DePauw changed jerseys at the half....great find.

See you in a few hours Breck....

as for those going to the Stagg tonight -- fill us in on the sights and sounds

it's impossible not to LOVE DePauw's attempt at a heist

solely for the fact that this game, this rivalry, this history means something to current students.  not just all of us who attended/played in the game in the past.

would've loved to see video from that brawl -- wow

24 hours from now, we should be pulling into Crawfordstucky.  You'll know it's us.

Quote from: wallyworld12 on November 07, 2012, 03:12:01 PM
The quietness is interesting...I'll give you that. Perhaps everybody has been paying too close attention to the Election to be on here this week. But, I'll try with some analysis to liven up the discussion.

IMO, DePauw has gotten better each week since Coach Long's canning. Throw the results of the last two years out. They don't matter. DePauw's players WILL NOT want to lose four games in a row. That doesn't make up for big talent differential, but, can be a motivating factor, especially in a rivlary game.

Wabash got beat by Oberlin, which again underscores that anything is possible. Oberlin beat them by passing last week--short passes, long passes, screens, bubbles. DePauw is a pretty good passing time. Pretty bad rushing team. So, they are one-dimensional but in an area Wabash has struggled against.

What's going to happen on Saturday? I don't know. I do know Wabash has been good at responding to losses in the past. Maybe it's because my guy lost yesterday, but I've got to tell you, I'm kind of worried about this weekend.

Comment away...

well said Wally -- Way to actually bring something other than 92-7 to the table...yeah, we get, we know.  We could all go back and reference a series of games ( 4 to be exact in my case ) but, Wallyworld actually broke down some football.

I'm with you in that I just have that feeling in my gut something will be different on Saturday.  I'm not saying DePauw wins the game, but I think the game will be close -- and it won't feel right when we're watching it.....but I do agree, regardless of the 2-7 record, DPU has performed better without Long.

I'm just not a big fan of the 2 QB system.  Seaman is a better thrower with Bell experience, while Murray is a better athlete.  However, I know DeBash has had success with a similar system in the past.

could careless about common opponents --

in the past it didn't matter when both teams were in same conference....it's just something we turn to to try and get some kind of feel for the game.

But this is Monon -- we can't go back to wins/losses in week 3 and bring them over in any way. 

I rid of everything of red in the house this week -- there was limited available anyway. 

sigma - this is a PROMISE - all are welcome....we'd love to have you

seriously

Hey Bear

just shared the 80's version of the Ballad with my 2 year old son

He smiled every time he saw the train, the Bell and women -- all great signs

A-Flippin'-Men Danny Boy....couldn't have said it better.

See TV contracts - Monon Memories of EVERY year - the list goes on....Owen is a Monon Bell traditionalist....

See you in a week -- guessing we'll be pulling into Crawfordstucky around this time or so

a lot to digest here in terms of what's been written, but as much as it pains me to say this, it's tough for me to disagree with many of the Wabash points of view here.

I'm equally as upset that this story came out today.  not even a third of the tickets were sold??  that's a joke.  a laundry list of reasons has been given, but quite honestly what students have seen on the field the last 2 seasons, and a coach being fired this year/2-6 record pretty much sums it up to me.  I remember, and not long ago, if you didn't buy your tickets in the first few hours of availability - adios, better head to ebay. 

i do believe that the university is trying to stop some of the problems in their search...at least from knowing what they're looking for....but it needs to be implemented.

As an alum, the thought of missing this game makes me sick -- it's an event -- a can't miss -- just hope BOTH sides continue to treat it as such.

as for 1837Tigers -- keep it up with the TV deals -- great stuff -- quality coverage

i'm all in on the vacancy Danny Boy...you know that.

as for everything else -- by opinion hasn't changed.....still despise the boys in red and all that goes with it