Quote from: OldAuggie on April 20, 2019, 09:41:54 PM
Regarding Reusse. I am an avid Gopher football follower and the majority of us have an extreme dislike for his writing and his radio call in segments......he rips the Gophers every single chance he gets. Many Gopher fans will not click on his Twitter feed or articles from the Strib because he is just shamelessly generating clicks and this MIAC debacle is no different for him. He is kind to the MIAC teams overall and that softens my dislike for him but he is a die hard Gopher hater. He claims he was a big time fan of Big Ten football in the 60's but something soured him, probably the Gophers losing! I think it has to do with his desire to come up with click bait. He is kind of an A-hole and obviously you guys are able to see this bad writing, nice job.

Thank you for making important points about Reusse. As a diehard Gopher football fan I religiously avoid anything he has to say about the Gophers, but I know how well connected he is with the MIAC so it makes me respect what he has to say about the MIAC. Sometimes it feels like some of that troll, stir-the-pot Reusse bleeds into his MIAC writing however valid it may be. Given all of my feelings about his writing I definitely struggle with how to interpret his columns on this subject.

SJU fan here,
Congratulations Oshkosh on advancing to the Sweet 16. I was impressed with your basketball team and passionate fans all weekend. Certainly think UWO has a great chance to host next weekend, and I would not be surprised at all they win the whole thing in Fort Wayne.

While I am disappointed we did not get the second round matchup, I do not think SJU matched up particularly well with UWO. Then again, I can't think of many teams that could guard all of your guys. The ball movement is crisp from Boots and Wittchow, plus Flynn kicks out of the double team well. You have three guys who can knock down the 3 easily. Duax is so strong and crashes the glass, plus a really good defender. But for me the secret weapon looks to be Fravert. I mean who in DIII can defend his length and athleticism? Realistically he could play the 3, 4, or 5 and exceed at all of those spots. Even if you play tight defense he can still rise up and not have a hand in his face. He was on fire from the outside this weekend, and showed some post moves too. The bench guys brought energy too, but especially last night those starters dominated. I think it's going to be tough to stop such a diverse offense with so many weapons, but good luck going forward!

AO,
Congrats to your Eagles tonight. From my interactions you have a classy program and earned the W. The Eagles played fast, loose, and confident, and seemed primed for the upset from the drop. My Johnnies played tight and just off their game all night. That's not an excuse by any means, and it's an absolute credit to the players and fans. Who was the home team tonight? Anyway, best of luck tomorrow against UWO, I will be cheering for you. From what I saw in the earlier game, UWO is just on a different level with their length and athleticism, but I certainly hope it's a good game. Congrats Eagles!
From,
A humbled Johnnie

Proud and also very happy for Stokman and the senior class to get one of these MIAC titles after the gut-wrenching loss two years ago in Arden Hills. Tonight's game felt so much like last year's playoff loss to Augsburg for the first 10 minutes, but they turned it around and went on a great run before the half. Second half was just a back-and-forth slugfest. So fun (nervewracking) to watch. Booker Coplin had probably the most unbelievable shot-making performance I've seen. I mean 46 points!! He was incredible, but the Johnnies have just enough weapons that are tough to stop especially inside. I love where they are heading into the tournament. Go Johnnies!

Smitty, I'm glad you posted those stats because I've been noticing them this season as well. Honestly, I think they are evidence that the Johnnies are actually better this season despite a few more losses. Simply put, the strength of the MIAC last year allowed the Johns to go 19-1. Bethel, and obviously UST, not being as strong allowed us to run roughshod. This season, the conference has four legitimately good teams, and even the middle-to-bottom teams feel more competitive. Last year, SJU was +299 in point differential going 19-1. This season, despite the 15-3 record, they have a +334 point differential. Losses on the road to Whitewater, UST, and Bethel are all perfectly understandable, and losing to Carleton is just a random blip that happens. I certainly hope SJU gets a chance to redeem themselves in the tournament this year, but looking forward to great basketball teams playing on Wednesday night! Go Johnnies!

Quote from: DFWCrufan on December 18, 2018, 06:52:09 AM
With all of the end of the season festivities and Stagg Ya ya I think it got missed by some that Jackson Erdmann was awarded the Gagliardi (or in ESPN speak gag li ardi...geeez) Congratulations to the young man, I was very impressed when he worked with his team against us in the Cruthedral, that is a talented and quality young guy, and not simply as an athlete and leader. When your receiver went down in the 4th he dropped to his knee and I believe in prayer for intercession for the hurt young man. Even if your not the religious type you have to be impressed with his concern for a fellow player and teammate, he could have easily stood and contemplated what to do next, but his actions spoke a thousand words and if that is the spirit and mindset of SJU then good lord I fear for their opposition in the 2019 season.
SJU fans and the like you have a tip top program and seem to be producing outstanding young men, keep it up - Oh and can we please not see ya'll in our bracket next year, that one was a bit too close....

Cheers DFWCrufan,
Congrats on your Stagg win. Your team certainly is very impressive. I think that is a perfect example to illustrate the type of guy Jackson is. I don't think I've ever heard him take credit for his success. Always praising his offensive line, receivers, and defense. We hope to see your Cru in Collegeville in 2019 so we can return the hospitality...and hopefully get the W this time! 

Quote from: OldAuggie on December 17, 2018, 10:41:14 AM

Quote from: Bspratt2 on December 16, 2018, 06:35:21 PM
Hello all, I follow this board quite frequently during the season and am a current SJU student. I follow the football program very closely, yes some students do still care, and wanted to get some feedback. Feel free to talk me down from this lofty perch...but I truly believe Jackson Erdmann is one of the most talented QB's from the state of Minnesota in some time. I posted his highlight video from this season below and the throws he is able to make, often right on the money, are simply incredible.

Now of course there are any number of reasons why my statement could be dead wrong. DIII football is not DI by any means. The difference between watching the Stagg Bowl and even a team like NDSU shows immense speed differences. That I cannot deny. I also could be extremely biased since I just witnessed an incredible Gagliardi Trophy season first hand. With that in mind, I ask when is the last time you saw a Gopher quarterback make those throws? Or a Wisconsin QB? The DI game is obviously much quicker and the DBs are very talented, but I think Erdmann has more arm talent and better ball placement than a lot of DI quarterbacks I've seen in the last 10 years. I know Gopher fans should agree that Jerdy can spin it better than say...Mitch Leidner?

And it makes sense too. James Franklin's staff at Penn State saw enough in him to give him a PWO. That alone says he's probably a DI talent. Injuries and the bouts with acute cerebellar ataxia may have cooled the recruiting trail otherwise maybe he gets more offers. All I know is that I'm grateful that my Johnnies have him for another season and I can't wait to see what records he breaks in 2019. And who knows? If Joe Callahan can pick up an NFL look a few years ago I don't see why Jackson couldn't get a rookie minicamp look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiF1QzFu87o&t=0s

Erdmann is clearly a very nice QB. I will admit before the playoffs I was wondering how he could be a serious finalist for the Gagliardi Award when Mount Union and UMHB have so many good players that deserve consideration. After watching some of the playoffs and the Stagg Bowl and the UMU and UMHB players it is clear to me; Erdmann deserved the award.

As far as comparing him to a D1 QB there are so many things a QB needs to do on that level, maybe he can handle a D1 pounding but we just don't know. Those D1 defenders are so big, TALL, fast and strong and the QB has to be super tough to take the hits and stay on the field. Additionally, reading a defense at the D1 level is complicated and while I think Erdmann is probably capable in that department we just don't know if he can handle a Pro Style role at that level.

The Gophers have struggled big time to land a good QB for so many years. Some say Adam Weber fits the bill and yes he was good but I have to go back to Tony Dungy to find someone who I really like. I will say this about current starter Tanner Morgan, he is not going to impress you physically or with incredible arm strength but he is very smart and super tough. I have watched him take some big time hits when he takes off running in Ciarrocca's RPO and he gets up and comes back for more. He has that grit and competitive spirit that is hard to find. I don't see Erdmann as physically able to handle that level of pounding. I liked his toughness as he played in the Stagg with one arm though. A new recruit from Rockwall TX who will sign a NLI on Wednesday named Jacob Clark will be that new level of QB for the Gophers. I don't think Erdmann is better than Clark who is coming in as a 4 star. Erdmann who had no star rating out of high school that I can find could possibly compete with Annexstad or Morgan who are the QB's now but as soon as Clark gets his feet wet in January all of that will change.

As a huge Gopher fan myself I can totally see your point. And I'm glad you brought up Annexstad and Morgan because part of me also thought that Erdmann could at least be in the same ballpark as them. Totally agree on Jacob Clark too, he could be the QB that takes the offense to the next level. Row the Boat, Ski-U-Mah, and Go Gophers! (Sorry wrong board??)

Quote from: OzJohnnie on December 16, 2018, 09:25:04 PM

Quote from: Bspratt2 on December 16, 2018, 06:35:21 PM
Hello all, I follow this board quite frequently during the season and am a current SJU student. I follow the football program very closely, yes some students do still care, and wanted to get some feedback. Feel free to talk me down from this lofty perch...but I truly believe Jackson Erdmann is one of the most talented QB's from the state of Minnesota in some time. I posted his highlight video from this season below and the throws he is able to make, often right on the money, are simply incredible.

Now of course there are any number of reasons why my statement could be dead wrong. DIII football is not DI by any means. The difference between watching the Stagg Bowl and even a team like NDSU shows immense speed differences. That I cannot deny. I also could be extremely biased since I just witnessed an incredible Gagliardi Trophy season first hand. With that in mind, I ask when is the last time you saw a Gopher quarterback make those throws? Or a Wisconsin QB? The DI game is obviously much quicker and the DBs are very talented, but I think Erdmann has more arm talent and better ball placement than a lot of DI quarterbacks I've seen in the last 10 years. I know Gopher fans should agree that Jerdy can spin it better than say...Mitch Leidner?

And it makes sense too. James Franklin's staff at Penn State saw enough in him to give him a PWO. That alone says he's probably a DI talent. Injuries and the bouts with acute cerebellar ataxia may have cooled the recruiting trail otherwise maybe he gets more offers. All I know is that I'm grateful that my Johnnies have him for another season and I can't wait to see what records he breaks in 2019. And who knows? If Joe Callahan can pick up an NFL look a few years ago I don't see why Jackson couldn't get a rookie minicamp look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiF1QzFu87o&t=0s

Thanks for this vid.  I really enjoyed watching when it was first posted to youtube.

Do you post all the vids on the gojohnniesdotcom youtube channel?  If so, thanks bigly.  Very much appreciated.  If not, could you share my thanks with your colleagues?

Oz,

While I do work in the athletic offices I am not the one responsible for making the vids. Whoever does them does an awesome job though.

Hello all, I follow this board quite frequently during the season and am a current SJU student. I follow the football program very closely, yes some students do still care, and wanted to get some feedback. Feel free to talk me down from this lofty perch...but I truly believe Jackson Erdmann is one of the most talented QB's from the state of Minnesota in some time. I posted his highlight video from this season below and the throws he is able to make, often right on the money, are simply incredible.

Now of course there are any number of reasons why my statement could be dead wrong. DIII football is not DI by any means. The difference between watching the Stagg Bowl and even a team like NDSU shows immense speed differences. That I cannot deny. I also could be extremely biased since I just witnessed an incredible Gagliardi Trophy season first hand. With that in mind, I ask when is the last time you saw a Gopher quarterback make those throws? Or a Wisconsin QB? The DI game is obviously much quicker and the DBs are very talented, but I think Erdmann has more arm talent and better ball placement than a lot of DI quarterbacks I've seen in the last 10 years. I know Gopher fans should agree that Jerdy can spin it better than say...Mitch Leidner?

And it makes sense too. James Franklin's staff at Penn State saw enough in him to give him a PWO. That alone says he's probably a DI talent. Injuries and the bouts with acute cerebellar ataxia may have cooled the recruiting trail otherwise maybe he gets more offers. All I know is that I'm grateful that my Johnnies have him for another season and I can't wait to see what records he breaks in 2019. And who knows? If Joe Callahan can pick up an NFL look a few years ago I don't see why Jackson couldn't get a rookie minicamp look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiF1QzFu87o&t=0s