FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[SeoulGuy]

i really hope that Wesley comes in here and thinks they are gonna just run by us like all their fans seem to think.  Cause if they do this could be an ugly game and they wont be happy on their flight back

warhawkexpress...

I think it was you that put up all your 40 times on the board.  If anyone was talking about Wesley's speed, it was the fans of the teams we have played.  Once you started in with you world class sprinter, we had no choice but to knock you down.  Here is a quick breakdown for you more serious posters.

Wesley Offense.  Multiple set, no huddle.  Everyone can catch the ball at anytime, except lineman of course.  Nelson in the backfield will not run over you, but will make you miss if you don't wrap up.  Koroma will spell Nelson and is a much different runner.  He will run through tackles if he can, and is always leaning forward for yardage.  If you see Perry in at runningback, that means you won't be in a good mood, but he is quick and small, hard to find.
As for the WR's... I coached college ball for 5 years, yes, even one year in the WIAC, and I have never seen any WR make catches the way Lee does, never.  He uses is hands on every catch.  He does well in space and will get positive yards after the catch.  Beavers is different the Lee.  His speed is very deceptive.  I have never seen this kid get caught from behind.  If he gets by you, you won't catch him.
Bayles at tightend might be the biggest problem for you come saturday.  With your secondary dropping back to cover the wideouts, your linebackers will have to worry about the TE and Nelson out of the backfield.  But, I know from experience, that WIAC linebackers are solid performers and good open field tacklers.
Defensively... Wesley has made good defensive decision the entire year coaching wise.  Upfront you will see four solid d-lineman.  Robinson is the best.  His play in the playoffs has been dominating.  He is good at stopping the run and can get to your qb unless you throw a lot of three step.  (not a WW trait)  Johnson on the other end is tall and has reach.  He has a way of getting off blocks using those long arms.  Both inside guys will be hard to move, but will have to play heads up ball adjusting to all of your zone blocking schemes.  
Linebackers are mobile and sure tacklers.  They are good at popping through holes on the line and getting in the backfield.  This week, they can't be over aggressive with the zone or they'll overrun and Beaver will go backside for a bunch.  
Secondary... the leader is Mario Harris at free.  He will be a big part of the game on Saturday.  This kid is small in size buy huge on the field.  He is what coaches call a "striker".  Most corners and safeties are wrappers.  This kid brings everything with him for the tackle.  Big or small, he will bring you down with a crack.  Nice kid though, you would never know his intensity off the field.
Everyone else is solid, good tacklers which is why Wesley is a bend buy don't break defense.  They will create some turnovers if you don't protect the ball.  
Special Teams... We have a punter and two kickers.  Kickoff coverage is a wrecking ball.  It is hard to find a bunch of kids that just want to go down 5 times a game and knock someone's head off, but Drass has found about 8 of these.  It is a fun thing to watch.  Kick return hasn't been great, but with beavers back there, all he needs is a seem.  Better run your alley.

Wesley is a solid football team, which is why they have gotten this far.  No, they don't play the type of competition involved in playing in the WIAC, but that by no means gives you guys the edge in this one game.  Whitewater has had a great year, no doubt about it and will bring everything to table on Saturday. That's what makes a playoff system so special.  I know that every  WIAC team has tough, physical kids, that just want to tear your head off.  You have every bit the talent as any other team left in the field if not a bunch more.  You are at home this weekend.  Your biggest challenge will be to come off a huge win and play a team that is unknown really to most of D3.  

Anymore questions, I'll be happy to answer if I know.

Good insight...been waiting for something like this all week!!

[dedragon]

Sorry about the formatting, I'll have to learn to use the return key my future books (posts).

[WSUFan]

I noticed on one of the websites that UW-W is giving away 1,000 tickets to students for the Wesley game. Is that an indication that tickets are not selling very well? Has anybody heard what kind of crowd they are expecting? It would really be a shame if they don't have a large turnout.

500 tickets for on campus students, 500 tickets for off campus students. They are courtesy of Residence Life and DLK Enterprises.

[d3fbfanatic]

DLK,
Is a great supporter of Whitewater athletics especially the football program. He has done a lot for the football program such as giving money to remdel the locker room back in the late 90's,giving money for the new athletic complex where the football offices are located,as well as pay for fan buses to away games not only this year but in years past as well.
For him to pay for the tickets so students can go to the playoff game for free doesn't surprise me. Like I said he is very very supportive of the athletic program at UW Whitewater. Although some people in the community, do not truly appreciate it.

[SJU92#57]

Kubiak, that's a good thing...keeps your sorry ass off this site, maybe I can finally catch you and get the almighty karma powers. LOL Hope you atleast get to go to the game.  Sounds like it might warm up by sat.  It's -3 in s.mm right now.

[Tezbaseball]

i really hope that Wesley comes in here and thinks they are gonna just run by us like all their fans seem to think.  Cause if they do this could be an ugly game and they wont be happy on their flight back

warhawkexpress...

I think it was you that put up all your 40 times on the board.  If anyone was talking about Wesley's speed, it was the fans of the teams we have played.  Once you started in with you world class sprinter, we had no choice but to knock you down.  Here is a quick breakdown for you more serious posters.

Wesley Offense.  Multiple set, no huddle.  Everyone can catch the ball at anytime, except lineman of course.  Nelson in the backfield will not run over you, but will make you miss if you don't wrap up.  Koroma will spell Nelson and is a much different runner.  He will run through tackles if he can, and is always leaning forward for yardage.  If you see Perry in at runningback, that means you won't be in a good mood, but he is quick and small, hard to find.
As for the WR's... I coached college ball for 5 years, yes, even one year in the WIAC, and I have never seen any WR make catches the way Lee does, never.  He uses is hands on every catch.  He does well in space and will get positive yards after the catch.  Beavers is different the Lee.  His speed is very deceptive.  I have never seen this kid get caught from behind.  If he gets by you, you won't catch him.
Bayles at tightend might be the biggest problem for you come saturday.  With your secondary dropping back to cover the wideouts, your linebackers will have to worry about the TE and Nelson out of the backfield.  But, I know from experience, that WIAC linebackers are solid performers and good open field tacklers.
Defensively... Wesley has made good defensive decision the entire year coaching wise.  Upfront you will see four solid d-lineman.  Robinson is the best.  His play in the playoffs has been dominating.  He is good at stopping the run and can get to your qb unless you throw a lot of three step.  (not a WW trait)  Johnson on the other end is tall and has reach.  He has a way of getting off blocks using those long arms.  Both inside guys will be hard to move, but will have to play heads up ball adjusting to all of your zone blocking schemes.  
Linebackers are mobile and sure tacklers.  They are good at popping through holes on the line and getting in the backfield.  This week, they can't be over aggressive with the zone or they'll overrun and Beaver will go backside for a bunch.  
Secondary... the leader is Mario Harris at free.  He will be a big part of the game on Saturday.  This kid is small in size buy huge on the field.  He is what coaches call a "striker".  Most corners and safeties are wrappers.  This kid brings everything with him for the tackle.  Big or small, he will bring you down with a crack.  Nice kid though, you would never know his intensity off the field.
Everyone else is solid, good tacklers which is why Wesley is a bend buy don't break defense.  They will create some turnovers if you don't protect the ball.  
Special Teams... We have a punter and two kickers.  Kickoff coverage is a wrecking ball.  It is hard to find a bunch of kids that just want to go down 5 times a game and knock someone's head off, but Drass has found about 8 of these.  It is a fun thing to watch.  Kick return hasn't been great, but with beavers back there, all he needs is a seem.  Better run your alley.

Wesley is a solid football team, which is why they have gotten this far.  No, they don't play the type of competition involved in playing in the WIAC, but that by no means gives you guys the edge in this one game.  Whitewater has had a great year, no doubt about it and will bring everything to table on Saturday. That's what makes a playoff system so special.  I know that every  WIAC team has tough, physical kids, that just want to tear your head off.  You have every bit the talent as any other team left in the field if not a bunch more.  You are at home this weekend.  Your biggest challenge will be to come off a huge win and play a team that is unknown really to most of D3.  

Anymore questions, I'll be happy to answer if I know.

Sounds like UWW is in for a battle. Go WarHawks

[pastprime]

The weather forecast for saturday looks to be about mid 30's and mabey some flurries.

[stormy]

the lights have been on every night a Perkin's Stadium in preparation for Saturday's game. i understand they have been making snow and currently have an eighteen inch base with 2-3 inches of fresh powder. 

[Lurking Dog]

Platteville coach to Butler University?

[warhawkexpress28]

if thats true, thats the best news to go through Pville in a long time

[SJU92#57]

Even with the field tarped, if it gets up into the 30' on Fri. and Sat, the top inch of the field will get a little slimey. Could play into the Warhawks favor. Pound Beavers down there throat. I wanna see you guy's play and beat MU.....

[padmofu]

Lurking Dog- where did you get that info from?

[patcummings]

Actually...that would be...pound Beaver down their throat...

Beavers is the Wesley WR.

A dangerous misspelling in a game like that today...and Wesley's Beavers is fast.

[SJU92#57]

Sorry Pat, just confusing as to which Beaver to stuff down there throat

[SJU92#57]

You know, "Nice Beaver....", "Thank you, I just had it stuffed yesterday"