FB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[Caveman # 95]

BB16-  Ditto.  The conference call yesterday was fantastic.

I have not posted in quite sometime, but I had to chime in and ask....is anyone else as jacked-up for this game as I am? 

I could not sleep last night and I am sure tonight will be no different.

[bashbrother]

it will be 104 years ago....next week.

"The Little Giants' most prominent football game came against Notre Dame at South Bend, Indiana on October 21, 1905. Wabash took a first-half lead, 5–0, through a dominating performance by their backfield and linemen. In the second half, Notre Dame advanced inside the Wabash five-yard line three times, but was repelled on each occasion. The Little Giants won, 5–0 and it proved the only Notre Dame home-field loss in 125 games between 1899 and 1928." Little Giants!

WAF!

http://www.wabash.edu/aboutwabash/oldwabash.cfm

Can't watch this enough

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzPPT-_hf60

Check please' - I officially cannot work today......

[wally_wabash]

I'm about there, Caveman.  I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight either. 

That said, I hope he can play, so there won't be any "if-thens," whatever the outcome.

You don't need to worry about that....there won't be any of these "if-thens" that you speak of.  To paraphrase Coach Norman Dale, our team is on the field. 

[Ryan Tipps]

To paraphrase Coach Norman Dale, our team is on the field. 

Classic! 

[wabco]

Looks like 50 degrees and mainly cloudy on the day when Witt gets beat again.  Lets Go WABASH !!!

[wab64]

WAF----Last summer, I submitted Josh Miracle's name to the "interesting names" thread. I thought it was worth it. Pat Coleman replied: "He must throw a lot of Hail Mary passes, then". I trust it will not come to that as a game plan. Witt has an intimidating defense, by the stats of their powder-puff schedule (see Strength of Schedule), but they have to figure out how to score on the Bash D first. Wabash ALWAYS fights!!!! I'm afraid I'll have to join Caveman and Wally in their all-nighter!

[BashBacker#16]

Caveman - is it normal to have smoke coming out of my ears the night before a big game?  I am equally as jacked and cannot wait to see how this turns out.  I think it will be a "street fight" for sure!

Witt practiced at Hollett at 4 p.m. today...I will post the video later tonight.   

Wally & Co. - what time you rolling in tomorrow?  We'll be there by 9 A.M. to set up camp.

I can't wait to hear the dorky chant of "RED SWARM.........RED SWARM........." Anyone have an over/under on Coach Fincham chucking his clip board?  5?

Big plays, special teams, turnovers.........

Gentlemen, we are now dressed & seated...
WABASH ALWAYS FIGHTS!!!

[bashbrother]

Wabash wins if:

Bash O generates over 150 yards on the ground

Bash O doesn't have drive killing penalties (especially 10 yard holding )

Bash O is able to complete passes in the second level.

Bash O 3rd down yard distance.

Bash D doesn't give up big passing plays in the secondary.

Bash D gets pressure on Huffman

Bash D keeps contain on outside rushing plays

Witt wins if:

Witt O controls the outside edge rushing the ball

Witt O protects Huffman giving him vision down field.

Witt D shuts down Wabash passing game completely and forces the run

Witt D can consistently keep Wabash in 3rd and long situations

Witt D gets consistent pressure on Wabash QB


Traditional keys for both:

Turnover margin, special teams/field position, key penalties.

[DPU3619]

Not that anybody cares exactly what I think, but this has the feel of a race to about 17 to me.  Be sound, hold on to the football, don't commit a heap of personal foul penalties, and don't make any mistakes in the kicking game.

I'm really looking forward to that Wabash O/Witt D match-up.  I kinda poopooed that 3.2 ppg stat for the Witt D, but we'll see what the LG's can do against it.  They've allowed 0 first half points and only 3 in the third quarter. 

Somebody makes a kick on the last drive to win it, I believe.  Kinda like last year.

[Caveman # 95]

BB16-  Yes...it is quite normal for smoke to be coming out of your ears (much better than it coming out your a$$  ).

Blood makes the grass grow...greener, greener!!!!

[wally_wabash]

16- my crew will be set up by 7. I'll be down before 9. It's going to be a great tailgate for sure.


Wes- your opinion is always welcome. And I agree.  This is a low scoring game tomorrow and the defenses will dictate the winner. And my offer to tailgate on 11/14 stands

[BashDad]

With Depauw on a bye week, I hope you can make it up tomorrow, Wes. Are you planning on it?

Really excited for the game-- it seems to have galvanized the Wabash community more than usual.

I can't take many more of these kinds of calls from bashbro:

Me: Hello?
Him: Hey, bro.
Me: What's up?

Kids screaming in the background, his wife chattering on her cell-- they must be driving.

Him: I'm icing my hammy. Should be good by game time.
Me: Funny.

More kids yelling, more chattering, the car honks.

Him: What?
Me. I didn't say anything.
Him: Alright, bro.
Me: Alright.

[LGHistorian]

Pat-

     Mission accomplished.  Sorry to have troubled you.  Everything is working fine now.

[fijidoc]

Just FYI regarding treatment of a pneumothorax....

a chest tube is not always needed for a pneumothorax.  Only for larger pneumothorax or severely symptomatic ones.  A small pneumothorax would not require a chest tube.  If he had a chest tube placed he would have stayed in the hospital for a longer period.  You don't just insert chest tube and then remove.  I am assuming he must have had a smaller pneumothorax to be released so soon and already on the sideline for practice this week.  If he had a chest tube then you are correct he would be out this week and probably for a couple to come.  If it is a small pneumothorax that resolves on its own and xray shows complete resolution and he is asymptomatic he could be cleared to play.  Just thought I would pass that along

[medicine man]

Risky, risky  business...... senior and rest of life versus football, much as we all absolutely love the game there comes a point.....   Good luck to all.