FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[02 Warhawk]

I want to mention Drew Barth, the Eureka QB. I was really impressed with him and certainly wasn't expecting him to be so good. I realize many of his passes were short, but he was extremely accurate as well as elusive. He was a gamer throughout. Nice game Drew.

I agree, he kind of stole the show on offense for them.

[bleedpurple]

Interesting box score for the St Norbert game yesterday.

Defenses scored 3 TD's, offenses 2 TD's and FG - one TD on a 14 yard drive after a fumble, the FG on a 22 yard drive after a fumble. One lengthy drive to paydirt the entire game.

Each team completed a total of 3 passes, total of 66 yards passing in the game.  St N only threw 5 passes the whole game. Oh, but there were 4 interceptions.

Throwback to ... oh, what, the 1930's, maybe?

Yeah, that won't get them too far next weekend.

I don't know that I would be so quick to rush to judgement

Are you saying the Green Knights "belong"?

[badgerwarhawk]

St. Norbert 23 - UWEC 30
UWW 45 - UWEC 0

Those syllogisms are prone to fallacy. I mean, yeah, WW will probably win, but I don't think its going to be an absolute rout by any means. SNC is a different team now than they were week 2.

This has always been one of my favorite underdog rationalizations.  As if their opponent isn't and did their growing between week one and two then became stagnate.  Plus one for you...love it.

[bleedpurple]

As the Warhawks continue to pile up points and shut teams down, I think we should acknowledge that "Brad" just might have been on to something when he predicted weeks ago UW-W would win the national championship. While four more games must be won, UW-W is certainly rounding into a form where his prediction is a distinct possibility. So, whether you are ultimately right or wrong, you were ahead of the curve on how powerful this Warhawk team has become. Kudos, "Brad"!

[02 Warhawk]

St. Norbert 23 - UWEC 30
UWW 45 - UWEC 0

Those syllogisms are prone to fallacy. I mean, yeah, WW will probably win, but I don't think its going to be an absolute rout by any means. SNC is a different team now than they were week 2.

This has always been one of my favorite underdog rationalizations.  As if their opponent isn't and did their growing between week one and two then became stagnate.  Plus one for you...love it.

As soon as I posted that score UWEC comparison, I knew the next St. Norbert post would be is "Yeah, but we're improved since then". I'm sure they have, but I don't see this one being very close. However, it'll be closer than the Eureka game, which won't be very hard.

Sounds like St. Norbert's defense (#8 in the country) is a step up from Eureka's (which was god awful), but their offense doesn't really strike fear into people as they're ranked 118th.

I'm thinking a 41-3 type of game. Hansen Ratings is giving us a 28-0 victory, which will be fine too.

[retagent]

Have you seen the "victory chain" that shows that Martin Luther College would beat Alabama yet? It's about 35  x beat y links. Make of that what you will.

Link can be found on page 5963 in a post by sfury.

[bleedpurple]

St. Norbert 23 - UWEC 30
UWW 45 - UWEC 0

Those syllogisms are prone to fallacy. I mean, yeah, WW will probably win, but I don't think its going to be an absolute rout by any means. SNC is a different team now than they were week 2.

This has always been one of my favorite underdog rationalizations.  As if their opponent isn't and did their growing between week one and two then became stagnate.  Plus one for you...love it.

As soon as I posted that score UWEC comparison, I knew the next St. Norbert post would be is "Yeah, but we're improved since then".

I like it when fans of underdogs come onto this board swinging. It makes for a fun week. I just wish they would come back back afterward, even for one post, to acknowledge the outcome and give their reaction to it.

[bleedpurple]

Have you seen the "victory chain" that shows that Martin Luther College would beat Alabama yet? It's about 35  x beat y links. Make of that what you will.

Victory Chain= Apples

Results vs Common Opponents= Oranges

[02 Warhawk]

St. Norbert 23 - UWEC 30
UWW 45 - UWEC 0

Those syllogisms are prone to fallacy. I mean, yeah, WW will probably win, but I don't think its going to be an absolute rout by any means. SNC is a different team now than they were week 2.

This has always been one of my favorite underdog rationalizations.  As if their opponent isn't and did their growing between week one and two then became stagnate.  Plus one for you...love it.

As soon as I posted that score UWEC comparison, I knew the next St. Norbert post would be is "Yeah, but we're improved since then".

I like it when fans of underdogs come onto this board swinging. It makes for a fun week. I just wish they would come back back afterward, even for one post, to acknowledge the outcome and give their reaction to it.

Over the years, they usually do for the most part. However, our friend from Eureka seems to be the exception.

[02 Warhawk]

Have you seen the "victory chain" that shows that Martin Luther College would beat Alabama yet? It's about 35  x beat y links. Make of that what you will.

You mean like this one you sent last week?

The quality of competition is a great factor. I see that Eureka was beaten (by 1) by Lakeland. Platteville crushed Lakeland 42 - 12. I'm not one for these chain comparisons, but, in this case, there is such a disparity in talent and competition, that it is pretty obvious what lies ahead for Eureka. Reasnover may be a RB who could be the featured back for UWW, but he doesn't have the players around him to do what he has been doing this year on Saturday.

[retagent]

I think I was pointing out how ridiculous thy are in both posts, except when you have ONE common opponent, and the point spread is so disparate, it COULD offer some insight.

[02 Warhawk]

I think I was pointing out how ridiculous thy are in both posts, except when you have ONE common opponent, and the point spread is so disparate, it COULD offer some insight.

I agreed with what you posted last week, especially considering it turned out to be true.

[DuffMan]

St. Norbert 23 - UWEC 30
UWW 45 - UWEC 0

Those syllogisms are prone to fallacy. I mean, yeah, WW will probably win, but I don't think its going to be an absolute rout by any means. SNC is a different team now than they were week 2.

This has always been one of my favorite underdog rationalizations.  As if their opponent isn't and did their growing between week one and two then became stagnate.  Plus one for you...love it.

I love that one, too.  In 2015, SJU opened the season by beating Dubuque 45-9.  Their 1st round playoff opponent was also Dubuque, who apparently, was a "whole different team" and had improved a ton.  SJU won the playoff meeting 51-7. 

[02 Warhawk]

St. Norbert 23 - UWEC 30
UWW 45 - UWEC 0

Those syllogisms are prone to fallacy. I mean, yeah, WW will probably win, but I don't think its going to be an absolute rout by any means. SNC is a different team now than they were week 2.

This has always been one of my favorite underdog rationalizations.  As if their opponent isn't and did their growing between week one and two then became stagnate.  Plus one for you...love it.

I love that one, too.  In 2015, SJU opened the season by beating Dubuque 45-9.  Their 1st round playoff opponent was also Dubuque, who apparently, was a "whole different team" and had improved a ton.  SJU won the playoff meeting 51-7. 

At the same time I can understand where their fan base is coming from. Since that early nonconference loss, they witnessed their team just dominate their conference. Which suggests "their team improved", which may be the case to some extend. But I think it's largely because their competition isn't as good, which gives the perception of a huge improvement.

As I typed this, I understand this may come off as arrogant as hell, but I think there's some truth to it.

[DuffMan]

At the same time I can understand where their fan base is coming from. Since that early nonconference loss, they witnessed their team just dominate their conference. Which suggests "their team improved", which may be the case to some extend. But I think it's largely because their competition isn't as good, which gives the perception of a huge improvement.

I mean, you have to believe that your team improves throughout the course of the season, but you also have to believe that the other team improves, too.