FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[emma17]

Mostly a reflection of who's reading and voting. The MIAC has some folks on these boards if you haven't noticed.

I've learned to never pick against WW or Mount. When they play each other I flip a coin.

Oh come on man- you don't know by now?   

[scottyeagle93]

I appreciate you UWW folks for being so welcoming for the upcoming playoff game.  I'm glad you guys have a level of respect for the Macalester football program, because we at Mac obviously respect what you have been able to do with your program.  Here's to a great, hard-fought game on Saturday. 

Here's how I feel about this game: 

[bleedpurple]

I appreciate you UWW folks for being so welcoming for the upcoming playoff game.  I'm glad you guys have a level of respect for the Macalester football program, because we at Mac obviously respect what you have been able to do with your program.  Here's to a great, hard-fought game on Saturday. 

Here's how I feel about this game: 

NICE!    And welcome!  It would be fun to converse with you and other Macalester fans a bit before the game. Are you planning on tailgating? Also, I don't know if you have checked out www.warhawkfootball.com yet, but there is a link called "Post-season Central" that gives tailgating and parking information. Also, I put up an "About Macalester" page that might be fun for you to see.

Warhawk fans, aside from a victory, what else do you hope to see on Saturday? I have some thoughts in a new feature article, "Macalester at UW-W: Beyond the Final Score."

www.warhawkfootball.com

GO HAWKS!

[emma17]

I appreciate you UWW folks for being so welcoming for the upcoming playoff game.  I'm glad you guys have a level of respect for the Macalester football program, because we at Mac obviously respect what you have been able to do with your program.  Here's to a great, hard-fought game on Saturday. 

Here's how I feel about this game: 

+k Scotty for visiting and for the humor.  Safe travels to all from Mac.

[NewHawk]

Congrats on the conference win ScottyEagle  I think the fans from Macalester will definitely enjoy the atmosphere at The Perk.  It looks like the weather will hold to make it a decent day for football.  Hopefully the crowd will show up and make it loud and fun

[Just Bill]

Let the rumors BEGIN!

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/uw-whitewater-coach-ex-griz-pease-interested-in-um-football/article_98abe987-2bff-551c-8f7b-929fa1817cf6.html

[emma17]

Let the rumors BEGIN!

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/uw-whitewater-coach-ex-griz-pease-interested-in-um-football/article_98abe987-2bff-551c-8f7b-929fa1817cf6.html

Too soon for me to talk about it, we've got a game to prepare for.

[bleedpurple]

Let the rumors BEGIN!

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/uw-whitewater-coach-ex-griz-pease-interested-in-um-football/article_98abe987-2bff-551c-8f7b-929fa1817cf6.html

Too soon for me to talk about it, we've got a game to prepare for.

Exactly, and Emma, when you are done meeting with LL to deliver our last minute instructions, don't forget to private message me. I am hoping he is finally willing to install our behind-the-back fake punt loop-de-loop special. 

[NewHawk]

Let the rumors BEGIN!

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/uw-whitewater-coach-ex-griz-pease-interested-in-um-football/article_98abe987-2bff-551c-8f7b-929fa1817cf6.html

Too soon for me to talk about it, we've got a game to prepare for.

Exactly, and Emma, when you are done meeting with LL to deliver our last minute instructions, don't forget to private message me. I am hoping he is finally willing to install our behind-the-back fake punt loop-de-loop special. 

I think its time we throw a TD to a O-lineman...seems to be the trend, not that Junakin isnt the size of one 

[emma17]

Let the rumors BEGIN!

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/uw-whitewater-coach-ex-griz-pease-interested-in-um-football/article_98abe987-2bff-551c-8f7b-929fa1817cf6.html

Too soon for me to talk about it, we've got a game to prepare for.

Exactly, and Emma, when you are done meeting with LL to deliver our last minute instructions, don't forget to private message me. I am hoping he is finally willing to install our behind-the-back fake punt loop-de-loop special. 

Funny.  But first you'll have to get LL to release the restraining order he has in place on me- something about not running a slant route.   

[bleedpurple]

Let the rumors BEGIN!

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/uw-whitewater-coach-ex-griz-pease-interested-in-um-football/article_98abe987-2bff-551c-8f7b-929fa1817cf6.html

Too soon for me to talk about it, we've got a game to prepare for.

Exactly, and Emma, when you are done meeting with LL to deliver our last minute instructions, don't forget to private message me. I am hoping he is finally willing to install our behind-the-back fake punt loop-de-loop special. 

Funny.  But first you'll have to get LL to release the restraining order he has in place on me- something about not running a slant route.   

I'm sure he explained his philosophy to you. The only thing better than winning a National Championship is winning a National Championship WITHOUT running a slant route. 

[bleedpurple]

I'm hearing that Jake wants to play tomorrow. IMO, the only way it happens in the first round is if playing would not put him at a significantly higher risk of re-injury than when he is healthy.  Does anyone know how that is determined with a high ankle sprain? Is there some sort of strength test?

[bleedpurple]

If you haven't caught them yet, two articles about tomorrow's playoff games posted now on warhawkfootball.com

COLUMN BY VOICE: "Playoff Opener Key to Whitewater's Postseason Run"

"Beyond the Final Score"- A look at areas to watch to see if UW-W is gaining consistency in some important areas of the game. 

Also, don't forget about "ROUND ONE GAME CENTRAL" Your place to be Saturday if you cant be at Perkins Stadium for he game. Links to game articles, D3 Scoreboard, live video and radio broadcasts, and more!

[BoBo]

I'm hearing that Jake wants to play tomorrow. IMO, the only way it happens in the first round is if playing would not put him at a significantly higher risk of re-injury than when he is healthy.  Does anyone know how that is determined with a high ankle sprain? Is there some sort of strength test?

Let me start by saying I am not a podiatrist, nor have I ever played one on TV. But, I have had multiple high ankle sprains and normal ankle sprains in my younger days hiking and mountain climbing and just plain old walking accidents. High ankle sprains are said to be harder to diagnose because there is a lot less swelling than the normal ankle sprain. But, once a doctor determines it is a high ankle sprain, the first thing they do next is see if the ankle is stable or unstable. Stable is the less severe because the tibia and fibula are generally unaffected.

If it's unstable, at least two, and maybe all 3 of the ligaments are torn, and the tibia and fibula or affected.

I've had the unstable type at least 6 times and it's always been at least 2-3 months, 1 time it took 6 months, to completely heal. The better shape you're in probably reduces the recovery time, I think. I've never had surgery but that is a possibility, too. Doesn't sound like Jake had surgery. Usually it took about a week to reduce the swelling, then another couple weeks to restore the range of motion, flexibility and strength, then finally going back to everyday motions. I got to know my physical therapist quite well with all the time we spent together.

I was always told that once you have a high ankle sprain, you're more susceptble to future sprains - so you have to be really careful in preparation for an activity.  The kind of stuff Jake needs to do to play WR - side to side running, starting and stopping, jumping and landing on his feet, all create high stress on his ankles. I don't know the specifics on Jake's injury and as I said before - "I'm not a doctor" - and the fact that the Warhawks cruise this week without him anyway, I would guess he doesn't play to give it one more week of recuperation time. One bad turn on a nearly healed ankle would take him out of the playoffs for good - IMO it isn't worth the risk using him in this game, then again, I don't know the severity of his injury. But the fact that he's missed three already tells me it was a lot worse than any of us thought seeing him walking off the field under his own power a few weeks ago.

[Just Bill]

Coming from a non-Whitewater fan I'll say what superstitious Whitewater fans won't say. Kumerow should sit because there's no damn way they lose to Macalester with or without him. I know he WANTS to play, but he doesn't NEED to play. Sit.