FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[badgerwarhawk]

At the half we led 44-0.  One of the individuals in our booth commented on how few total yards we had accumulated.  I don't recall exactly what it was but I do recall that it was much less than what you'd expect with the score being what it was.  However I pointed out to him that you can only gain as many yards as those that are in front of you.  Our average starting position in the first half was the Waldorf 35 yard line.  We had exactly one possession on our half of the field, the 31 yard line, and one other that started at the 50 yard line.  On the possession that started on the 31 yard line we did go 3 and out coming up 1 yard short of the first down.  On the possession beginning at the 50 we scored in six plays. 

I don't mean any disrespect but I think it's unfortunate when you can only look at a team in terms of a national championship. 

[WarhawkDad]

I know we all subscribe to the D3football top 25 poll, but I also wanted to share the AFCA top 20

1.  Mount Union (38)  3-0  1,046  1    2.  Mary Hardin-Baylor (4)  4-0  1,004  2    3.  Linfield  3-0  970  3    4.  North Central (Ill.)  3-0  912  4    5.  Hobart  3-0  794  5    6.  Wisconsin-Platteville  3-0  793  6    7.  Wisconsin-Whitewater  3-0  780  7    8.  Bethel  3-0  762  8    9.  Wisconsin-Oshkosh  3-0  710  9    10.  Heidelberg (Ohio)  3-0  620  10    11.  Wheaton (Ill.)  3-0  584  11    12.  Wesley 3-1  543  14    13.  St. Thomas (Minn.)  2-1  541 12    14.  Johns Hopkins  4-0  516  13    15.  Pacific Lutheran  3-0  491  15    16.  Delaware Valley 4-0  377  16    17.  Wabash  3-0  340  18    18.  Coe  3-0  327  17    19.  St. John Fisher  3-0  307  19    20.  Franklin  2-2  193  20

Three WIAC teams in the top 10 is something to be proud of...!   

[bleedpurple]

And another thing, Emma...

I think we'd agree Alabama is a pretty good college football team. Definitely a team with NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP aspirations, right?  How are they looking at 3rd down %?

38% and ranked 78th in the Nation. Are you worried about them, too? 

[palum]

I realize this is a little off topic but if Northern Illinois, who is coached by Rod Carey who was an assistant at Stout 2000-2006, finishes the season undefeated will they crash the BCS again this year?  I know it still early and the MAC is a tough conference and a lot of right things need to happen but beating 2 Big Ten teams should look good in their resume.

[emma17]

Hmmm- good dialogue on this UWW offensive long drive futility subject (as I like to call it) or otherwise known as (we're steamrolling them and we'd score from 200 yards out if given the chance) 

For the first 2 Quarters PLUS the opening drive of the second half (I presume we can all agree this is the time of game to measure).

Wash U:
Start at UWW 21:  6 plays, 22 yards, punt
Start at UWW 39:  3 plays, 17 yards, punt
Start at UWW 46:  3 plays, 8 yards, punt
Start at Wash 45:  3 plays, 3 yards, punt
Start at UWW 3:   15 plays, 45 yards, punt
1st Poss of 3rd Q:  Start at UWW 30:  6 plays, 29 yards, punt
Summary- No touchdown drives- longes drive is 45 yards.

Buff State:
I'll abbreviate as this game had big defensive and special team set-up plays.
2nd Possession:  Start at UWW 39:  13 plays, 57 yards, FG (UWW stopped on 3rd down and 1 yd to go). 
4 TD's follow of 31, 48, 43 and 56 yards.
Start at UWW 29:  6 plays, 26 yards, punt
Start at BS 43:      3 plays, (-3) yards, punt
1st Poss of 3rd Q:  Start at UWW 22:  5 plays, 34 yards, punt
Summary- 4 drives begin in UWW territory.  UWW scores 1 FG- punts three times.   


Waldorf:
Start at UWW 28:  7 plays, 14 yards, FG (3rd and 10- pass incomplete)
3 TD's follow of 50, 22 and 31 yards.
Start at UWW 44:  6 plays, 23 yards, FG (3rd and 5- pass for 3 yards)
Start at 50:            6 plays, 10 yards, punt
Start at UWW 31:  3 plays, 9 yards, punt
UWW 44 yard TD
UWW start at WC 13:  3 plays, (-2) yards, FG (3rd and 12- pass incomplete)
1st Poss of 3rd Q:  Start at UWW (either 25 or 2, stats are messed up):  7 plays, 75 yards, TD on FUMBLE in end zone.
FYI- next UWW possession:
Start at UWW 22:  3 plays, 7 yards, punt.
Summary:  7 drives begin at 50 or inside UWW territory.  UWW scores 2 FG's and 2 TD's (1 on a Fumble) - 3 punts.

[emma17]

And another thing, Emma...

I think we'd agree Alabama is a pretty good college football team. Definitely a team with NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP aspirations, right?  How are they looking at 3rd down %?

38% and ranked 78th in the Nation. Are you worried about them, too? 

Yes I am.
They converted 48% of third downs last year.

[emma17]

At the half we led 44-0.  One of the individuals in our booth commented on how few total yards we had accumulated.  I don't recall exactly what it was but I do recall that it was much less than what you'd expect with the score being what it was.  However I pointed out to him that you can only gain as many yards as those that are in front of you.  Our average starting position in the first half was the Waldorf 35 yard line.  We had exactly one possession on our half of the field, the 31 yard line, and one other that started at the 50 yard line.  On the possession that started on the 31 yard line we did go 3 and out coming up 1 yard short of the first down.  On the possession beginning at the 50 we scored in six plays. 

I don't mean any disrespect but I think it's unfortunate when you can only look at a team in terms of a national championship.

No offense taken BW.
It's just a difference in viewpoint.
Let me ask, when Brez scheduled Mt Union in 2002-03 did he do so because he wanted to figure out how to win the WIAC? 

A team that goes to 7 straight Stagg Bowls, IMO, should not set a goal that is less lofty than what they've achieved.

[emma17]

And another thing, Emma...

I think we'd agree Alabama is a pretty good college football team. Definitely a team with NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP aspirations, right?  How are they looking at 3rd down %?

38% and ranked 78th in the Nation. Are you worried about them, too? 

Yes I am.
They converted 48% of third downs last year.

I know you're just pulling my leg Bleed, but here's some interesting info on 3rd down conversions.
UWW:
2013- 36%
2012- 41%
2011- 47%
2010- 52%
2009- 53%

Here's an interesting link to an article from Coaching Search on stats:
http://coachingsearch.com/article?a=College-football-teams-converting-55-of-3rd-downs-are-423
Of course there are always exceptions and outliers.  But it seems in general this is a pretty telling stat.

[bleedpurple]

And another thing, Emma...

I think we'd agree Alabama is a pretty good college football team. Definitely a team with NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP aspirations, right?  How are they looking at 3rd down %?

38% and ranked 78th in the Nation. Are you worried about them, too? 

Yes I am.
They converted 48% of third downs last year.

I know you're just pulling my leg Bleed, but here's some interesting info on 3rd down conversions.
UWW:
2013- 36%
2012- 41%
2011- 47%
2010- 52%
2009- 53%

Here's an interesting link to an article from Coaching Search on stats:
http://coachingsearch.com/article?a=College-football-teams-converting-55-of-3rd-downs-are-423
Of course there are always exceptions and outliers.  But it seems in general this is a pretty telling stat.

Good info for sure. Obviously, my overall point isn't to  minimize the importance of converting third downs. It was more about trying to look at overall stats as any kind of measuring stick when 2 of the three games played were decided by a combined score of 120-14. 

Do I think it's important for UW-W and Alabama to convert more third downs? YES
Am I worried about either of them? NO

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[emma17]

And another thing, Emma...

I think we'd agree Alabama is a pretty good college football team. Definitely a team with NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP aspirations, right?  How are they looking at 3rd down %?

38% and ranked 78th in the Nation. Are you worried about them, too? 

Yes I am.
They converted 48% of third downs last year.

I know you're just pulling my leg Bleed, but here's some interesting info on 3rd down conversions.
UWW:
2013- 36%
2012- 41%
2011- 47%
2010- 52%
2009- 53%

Here's an interesting link to an article from Coaching Search on stats:
http://coachingsearch.com/article?a=College-football-teams-converting-55-of-3rd-downs-are-423
Of course there are always exceptions and outliers.  But it seems in general this is a pretty telling stat.

Good info for sure. Obviously, my overall point isn't to  minimize the importance of converting third downs. It was more about trying to look at overall stats as any kind of measuring stick when 2 of the three games played were decided by a combined score of 120-14. 

Do I think it's important for UW-W and Alabama to convert more third downs? YES
Am I worried about either of them? NO

Yeah but you don't worry about anything.
No problem though as I'll worry for you.

[emma17]

If there is someone I can give plus K's to for the UWW Warhawk Weekly "Coach's Show"- I'd like to do so.
Not only was the sound quality excellent, the interview and discussion was terrific.  In addition to coach LL, Defensive Line and Special Teams Coordinator Kevin Bullis participated.  This is coach Bullis' first year as Special Teams Coordinator.  We have all seen a noticeable step up in special teams, especially in the return game.  In fact I'm entirely comfortable saying (3 games into the season of course) this is the best return game I've ever seen from UWW.  Coach Bullis is an incredibly humble guy and one that obviously puts team before anything else.  His decision to delegate each part of Special Teams to a different coach is something I've not seen before and it speaks highly of him. 
His handling of the D-Line has always been stellar.
Coach LL was very good as well in the interview. 
A+ for the show.

[NewHawk]

If there is someone I can give plus K's to for the UWW Warhawk Weekly "Coach's Show"- I'd like to do so.
Not only was the sound quality excellent, the interview and discussion was terrific.  In addition to coach LL, Defensive Line and Special Teams Coordinator Kevin Bullis participated.  This is coach Bullis' first year as Special Teams Coordinator.  We have all seen a noticeable step up in special teams, especially in the return game.  In fact I'm entirely comfortable saying (3 games into the season of course) this is the best return game I've ever seen from UWW.  Coach Bullis is an incredibly humble guy and one that obviously puts team before anything else.  His decision to delegate each part of Special Teams to a different coach is something I've not seen before and it speaks highly of him. 
His handling of the D-Line has always been stellar.
Coach LL was very good as well in the interview. 
A+ for the show.

Coach Bullis also serves as academic adviser to several of the players and does a great job there as well.  His defensive line is playing championship level football so far and I certainly expect it to continue.  I am fairly new to the Warhawk nation (hence the name) so I cant speak to past performances, but the special teams this year have been very impressive.

[badgerwarhawk]

I'm a little surprised you could hear Coach Bullis.  He doesn't usually get his voice back until a week or so after the season has concluded. 

He's a hell of a good coach and person. 

[bleedpurple]

And another thing, Emma...

I think we'd agree Alabama is a pretty good college football team. Definitely a team with NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP aspirations, right?  How are they looking at 3rd down %?

38% and ranked 78th in the Nation. Are you worried about them, too? 

Yes I am.
They converted 48% of third downs last year.

I know you're just pulling my leg Bleed, but here's some interesting info on 3rd down conversions.
UWW:
2013- 36%
2012- 41%
2011- 47%
2010- 52%
2009- 53%

Here's an interesting link to an article from Coaching Search on stats:
http://coachingsearch.com/article?a=College-football-teams-converting-55-of-3rd-downs-are-423
Of course there are always exceptions and outliers.  But it seems in general this is a pretty telling stat.

Good info for sure. Obviously, my overall point isn't to  minimize the importance of converting third downs. It was more about trying to look at overall stats as any kind of measuring stick when 2 of the three games played were decided by a combined score of 120-14. 

Do I think it's important for UW-W and Alabama to convert more third downs? YES
Am I worried about either of them? NO

Yeah but you don't worry about anything.
No problem though as I'll worry for you.

Once again, our roles are clearly defined! I'd say we are ready for the conference season to begin!!