Anyone planning to watch the national championship on Monday? Curious to see if Notre Dame makes it close or if this Ohio State team truly is in a class of their own this year

It used to be that players transferring from DIII to DI had to sit out a year, but not vice versa (with the exception of grad students). I assume in this new age of college football thats no longer the case, and DIII kids are immediately eligible?

Congrats to Bethel on the win and good luck next week

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Quote from: Retired Old Rat on October 26, 2024, 05:07:06 PMOn the postgame Gary said they think Caden Wheeler dislocated his ankle. Likely out for the year.

Did he get airlifted out on a helicopter or was it just a coincidence that a copter flew out about 20 minutes after he left the field?

Do you really think they would air lift someone for a dislocated ankle?

No, that would be a very inappropriate use of resources. Even if it was an open fracture-dislocation, that can go via ambulance to the nearest hospital.

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Quote from: faunch on October 19, 2024, 10:46:25 PMAlso only 35 penalty yards...and i believe no personal fouls.

According to the Carls broadcaster, several Johnnie PFs were missed. 

What, you want an unbiased home broadcast? Good luck finding that...

That being said, I do look forward to the day that there is a new play-by-play guy for Carleton. I know he's been doing it a long time and he's a nice folksy guy, but I can't help but look around at some of the other MIAC broadcasts and feel that their announcers are able to keep up better. Also the production quality seems to have fallen off a bit, especially compared to St. Olaf and Gustavus

I didn't hear - or maybe just didn't pay attention - to the moaning about missed calls. But I did notice that he frequently missed the down and distance and placement of the ball. "Looks like he's just short of a first down - oh wait, he's cut it to 2nd and 11." That kind of stuff.

Agreed, that stuff happens all the time with him. Usually I just watch on mute, which is a pity.

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Quote from: faunch on October 19, 2024, 10:46:25 PMAlso only 35 penalty yards...and i believe no personal fouls.

According to the Carls broadcaster, several Johnnie PFs were missed. 

What, you want an unbiased home broadcast? Good luck finding that...

That being said, I do look forward to the day that there is a new play-by-play guy for Carleton. I know he's been doing it a long time and he's a nice folksy guy, but I can't help but look around at some of the other MIAC broadcasts and feel that their announcers are able to keep up better. Also the production quality seems to have fallen off a bit, especially compared to St. Olaf and Gustavus

Just turned on the Carleton game. Score a bit closer than I anticipated. Anyone able to provide a first half recap?

Quote from: sjusection105 on October 13, 2024, 07:16:43 AMSt. Olal is off to a 5-0 start. Saturday they will host St. Scholastica and will be 6-0. Their final three games are on the road visiting Augsburg, Gustavus and SJU. How will the Oles handle the last three road games of the regular season?

0-3. I wasn't able to watch the whole game but was unimpressed by St. Olaf. The parts I watched Carleton played terribly making mistake after mistake, and still had four chances from the Oles six-yard line to at least tie, if not win the game outright. Including a wide open WR in the endzone who got his feet tangled up and couldn't make the catch. All this after the starting QB went out with injury early in the game. That being said, I thought the backup had some really impressive throws. He threw some on a rope 20 yards down field while sprinting out to his right. He had a really nice throwing layering one in between a LB and a safety. He just cannot throw a fade worth a darn. Maybe that will improve with more reps, if the starter is out any extended period.

Disappointing season for the Knights thus far, the loss of their previous OC had a bigger impact than I thought, given he inherited a pretty full cupboard.

RFBreux, I am here to eat my crow. It looked like they left offense behind. Despite returning the majority of an offense that scored over 40 on the Sagehens last year, they were only able to manage one offensive touchdown. Maybe I underrated the effect of travel? I saw online that the team didn't fly in until Friday, I had thought they were flying in a lot earlier than that. Well, each team wins one at home. Here's to hoping the series continues in the future

Time to eat my crow. I thought Carleton would cruise in California, but the offense never got off the plane. They return the majority of their starters and could only put up one touchdown against a team they scored 40+ on last year. I guess things aren't off to a smooth start with the new coordinator. Maybe I underrated the effect of travel?

Quote from: art76 on September 03, 2024, 10:56:43 AMCarleton travels to California to take on the SCIAC team Pomona-Pitzer. Carleton seems to be actively challenging themselves to get better to get into the top tier of the MIAC. Last year the Sagehens went 6-4, so I suspect the Knights will prevail on the road this week.

A poster on the SCIAC boards believes that Pomona will win by four scores.

Quote from: SoCalLance on September 04, 2024, 07:53:53 PMCarleton 14 @ Pomona 35 - Well coached Pomona team and travel for Carleton will make it tuff for Carleton to win

Personally, with all of Carleton's returning starters and a full year of starting experience for Jack Curtis, I expect the score will look a lot closer to last year's game when the Knights won 45-24.

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Carleton 14 @ Pomona 35 - Well coached Pomona team and travel for Carleton will make it tuff for Carleton to win

I'll have to disagree. While they're certainly not accustomed to cross-country travel, I believe Carleton gets into town today, which may help mitigate travel effects. Secondly, this Carleton team is also very well coached and they return nearly every starter from last year's team that beat P-P 45-24. I think the Knights win by multiple scores.

Really have enjoyed this series, I'm glad both schools get to play a like-minded peer institution across the country. I hope it continues, sort of like a D3 version of USC-Notre Dame.

Quote from: art76 on August 29, 2024, 11:10:20 AMIt's a long podcast this time, but chock full of BU goodness, and lots of MIAC mentions if you listen through the whole podcast. It's gonna be a wild season with a full-tilt offense. Can't wait to see them in action at Northwestern in just 16 days.

Art, happen to hear any tidbits on the teams down in Northfield? I've done a poor job of following this offseason. Life stuff

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Quote from: BDB on August 16, 2024, 06:58:33 AMWell, I like it. I'm a big fan of unique team names, especially one offs.

I don't mind the Cobber name or even the corn cob logo, I just think it's too much for the helmet.

I agree, there is probably a more aesthetically pleasing way to do it.
I just don't like that the cob on the helmet isn't symmetrical. It's a little to chaotic when compared to the rest of the look of the helmet which is relatively simple and classic.

Quote from: sjusection105 on August 16, 2024, 06:51:26 AMSay what you will about the Cobbers helmet decals at least they have a Pre-Season All American on their roster, which is nice....

I mean so does Carleton, but I'm not expecting them to take the jump and beat St. John's this year.