Not sure if this has been talked about, but did Concordia lose their whole darn coaching staff? Any insight on that? As an old ole I remember hearing about coach kostish up at moorhead. Gotta be a tough loss for the Cobblers.

https://twitter.com/bethhooleVNL/status/1006976117843087360

What's premium about 1 watching a game where the Johnnies run for 1 yard?   

Quote from: wm4 on November 09, 2017, 11:13:37 AM

Quote from: wally_wabash on November 09, 2017, 11:07:33 AM
Common opponents don't need to be ranked to be a useable data point.  I thought C-M should have gone ahead of UWL this week based on their win pct. advantage and the common opponent advantage.  In the end, I don't think it changes the calculus for C-M.  They would still need to win on Saturday to get in even if they were ranked ahead of UWL.

I agree.  No way C-M backs into this thing with a close loss to SJU, but the emergence of UWW as regionally ranked.

kinda being an outsider looking in (considering the Oles are far from discussion)

What happens if the other pool C teams lose rivalry games this week

C. Mellon beats Case
Salsbury beats frost
wabash beats depauw

does that give hope to the loser of the SJU/Con game that they can get in.

Quote from: USTBench on September 08, 2017, 09:19:15 AM

Quote from: OzJohnnie on September 08, 2017, 01:31:24 AM
The UWW folks seem a little nervous (rightly, given last week) about the game against CON.  I'll be paying attention to that one with interest.  I wonder how the Cobbers will go.

The Cobbers will be up 6 with 2 seconds left and find a way to lose. You heard it here first.

Wow... That's a sad but very likely prediction.

Quote from: AO on September 06, 2017, 10:10:37 AM
MIAC PICK-EMS WEEK 1 STANDINGS


WEEK 2 Sep. 9

Non-Conference: 2pts

Bethel (+6.5) @ Carthage
Carleton (+12.5) @ Lake Forest
#15 UW-Whitewater @ Concordia-Moorhead (+13.5)
Concordia (Wis.) (+7.5) @ Augsburg
Presentation (+40.5) @ #8 St. John's
#4 St. Thomas @ UW-Stout (+25.5)
St. Olaf (+10.5) @ Luther
Gustavus (+13.5) @ UW-River Falls
Hamline @ Macalester (+14.5)  for "The Old Paint Bucket"

National: 1pt
NY Maritime (+6.5) at MA Maritime "The Chowder Bowl"

I feel like the name Ole Blue is a middle of the road type name for a middle of the road type pick em picker.

Anyone else surprised to see Hamline behind GAC in the preseason rankings?

Quote from: jamtoTommie on August 24, 2017, 02:20:44 PM

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Quote from: jamtoTommie on August 24, 2017, 12:33:32 PM
Concordia averaged 48 yards per completion against St Thomas last year. And matched the Tommies in yards per pass attempt.

I had to go back and look at that box score.  8 attempts, 2 completions for 96 yards and 1 TD. 

Technically correct is the best kind of correct.

The 250+ rushing yards is probably what kept the Cobbers close. Someone smarter than me can go check the last time the Tommies gave up that much in the new era?

Quote from: jamtoTommie on August 24, 2017, 12:33:32 PM
Concordia averaged 48 yards per completion against St Thomas last year. And matched the Tommies in yards per pass attempt.

Quote from: Oleblue on August 24, 2017, 12:29:50 PM

Quote from: miac952 on August 24, 2017, 10:51:54 AM
Another UST run this season is predicated on filling some of the defensive holes lost to graduation last year. Lots of turnover on the DL, CB, and OLB. The offense looks solid with an experienced O line and a number of weapons to get the ball to. Interesting to see UST's corners are BIG, while the safeties are a bit smaller.

I know the post was at least slightly in jest, but there was some truth to PR's words. If SJU wins at Target Field I think it will be because they have spread the field and created favorable 1 on 1 matchups against a number of less experienced defenders. Couple that with a handful of UST turnovers and you create an opportunity for victory. More or less the same story you saw in the Oshkosh game. If a team can stay in front of the sticks against the Tommie D they give themselves a shot. If you put yourself in 3rd & long, you'll be in for a long day.

What do the Cobbers have coming back this year? Helmet on Helmet they challenged the Tommies as much as anyone last year, including UWO. We need more posters from the distant MIAC outpost.

Concordia cant throw the ball. 7-3 again, but probably one of the best 7-3 teams in the country... UWW, UST, SJU all on the schedule this year, winning 1 out of 3 of those gets you in the playoffs.

hmmmmmmmmmmm

Quote from: Smitty Oom on August 23, 2017, 11:03:37 PM

Quote from: Oleblue on August 23, 2017, 08:45:17 PM
What is a normal d3 dunk? Asking for a friend.

Not this.... https://twitter.com/CarletonKnights/status/831609549765410816

Is there a d2 dunk for the sake of comparison???

Quote from: Gray Fox on August 23, 2017, 09:56:07 PM

Quote from: Oleblue on August 23, 2017, 08:48:19 PM
Did Cushman bring anyone in to help coach at Oxy?

Welcome to the SCIAC board..

Apparently not.  It looks like some new hires are listed.

been reading for years, just laughing seemed better than typing...

Interesting dynamic at Oxy with a new guy a couple days before camp starts. How can those kids buy into what he's selling in two weeks. But what do I know UMMorris went from 0fer to a 500 team in two years.

Quote from: miac952 on August 24, 2017, 10:51:54 AM
Another UST run this season is predicated on filling some of the defensive holes lost to graduation last year. Lots of turnover on the DL, CB, and OLB. The offense looks solid with an experienced O line and a number of weapons to get the ball to. Interesting to see UST's corners are BIG, while the safeties are a bit smaller.

I know the post was at least slightly in jest, but there was some truth to PR's words. If SJU wins at Target Field I think it will be because they have spread the field and created favorable 1 on 1 matchups against a number of less experienced defenders. Couple that with a handful of UST turnovers and you create an opportunity for victory. More or less the same story you saw in the Oshkosh game. If a team can stay in front of the sticks against the Tommie D they give themselves a shot. If you put yourself in 3rd & long, you'll be in for a long day.

What do the Cobbers have coming back this year? Helmet on Helmet they challenged the Tommies as much as anyone last year, including UWO. We need more posters from the distant MIAC outpost.

Concordia cant throw the ball. 7-3 again, but probably one of the best 7-3 teams in the country... UWW, UST, SJU all on the schedule this year, winning 1 out of 3 of those gets you in the playoffs.

Quote from: PurpleReign on August 23, 2017, 08:57:14 PM

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Quote from: PurpleReign on August 23, 2017, 08:41:30 PM
After some thought and analysis, my early feedback is that SJU offense will need to pass for 400+ yards against the Tommies just to stay in the game on September 23rd.  It is obvious that UST will run at will against the jonnies this year as the jonnie defense has been decimated due to graduation (with no replacements) and so there will be no stopping Roberts and company.

My opinion is that the jonnies are in must win situation this year. Why?  Because the graduation of this senior class will further deplete their talent base and there will be no proof that the super Junior class will be able to defeat that UST team next year.  Coupled with the fact that SJU has had two very weak recruiting classes in the last two years, suggests that Bethel, Concordia and Gustavus will over take the Jonnies in the next two years.

Finally, should I even suggest that the incoming UST Freshman class is the most talented to date?  I should probably make that proclamation - that is a lot of incoming talent.

This is comical....

Fake notes on cars are comical.

Very true

Did Cushman bring anyone in to help coach at Oxy?

Saw a picture of the P-Fire team picture... looks like they around 55 kids for the year.