FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[bleedpurple]

Your at the 10ish yard and you run 3 straight times? Give me a break.

I just had a chance to look back at these posts during the game.

Bobo: Good job staying positive

02: UMHB MUCH better is a stretch. Our turnovers and the punt return were mistakes and inexcusable. But other than that, we averaged 4.2 yards per rush, UMHB averaged 4.3. They averaged 6.0 yards per pass attempt, we averaged 5.9.  They out-gained us by 25 yards on the ground and 26 yards through the air (including 25 meaningless yards on the last play of the first half).  I would agree with the statement, "UMHB deserved to win the game." I think the MUCH better thing is over-stated.

GBMAN: I see two posts that complain of three straight runs. It appears you posted them regarding our possession after Bryce's interception.  That puzzles me.

I am disappointed we are not playing in the Stagg Bowl tomorrow night. But I'm more convinced than ever we will be back there soon.

[BoBo]

Your at the 10ish yard and you run 3 straight times? Give me a break.

I just had a chance to look back at these posts during the game.

Bobo: Good job staying positive

02: UMHB MUCH better is a stretch. Our turnovers and the punt return were mistakes and inexcusable. But other than that, we averaged 4.2 yards per rush, UMHB averaged 4.3. They averaged 6.0 yards per pass attempt, we averaged 5.9.  They out-gained us by 25 yards on the ground and 26 yards through the air (including 25 meaningless yards on the last play of the first half).  I would agree with the statement, "UMHB deserved to win the game." I think the MUCH better thing is over-stated.

GBMAN: I see two posts that complain of three straight runs. It appears you posted them regarding our possession after Bryce's interception.  That puzzles me.

I am disappointed we are not playing in the Stagg Bowl tomorrow night. But I'm more convinced than ever we will be back there soon.

I got tired of 02WarhawkCrusader telling the world how over talented & supremely superior UMHB athletes are compared to UWW...like he's forgotten that UMHB has always been the faster, stronger, & more talented athletes v UWW since their first meeting - all 5 meetings to be exact, yet UWW was 5-0 against the Cru. To listen to him, we don't belong in the same universe. I don't know why he was even watching the game considering he already knew what the outcome would be. You'd think he had a garage to clean, or a Christmas Tree to chop down and decorate, some poetry to read or a train set in the basement to get off on. Something better than watching a game he already knew the ending. The same reason we won those previous 5 games was going to be the reason we would win this game. It was a pretty even game except for a small number, but vital factors.  We failed to execute a decent game plan on an offense that shot itself in the foot. The errors doomed any chance we had. The table could have easily been turned. I never saw the two teams as anything but pretty even. He wanted to throw in the towel nearly from the start and wanted everybody he could convince to do the same. I march to my own drummer.

[bleedpurple]

Your at the 10ish yard and you run 3 straight times? Give me a break.

I just had a chance to look back at these posts during the game.

Bobo: Good job staying positive

02: UMHB MUCH better is a stretch. Our turnovers and the punt return were mistakes and inexcusable. But other than that, we averaged 4.2 yards per rush, UMHB averaged 4.3. They averaged 6.0 yards per pass attempt, we averaged 5.9.  They out-gained us by 25 yards on the ground and 26 yards through the air (including 25 meaningless yards on the last play of the first half).  I would agree with the statement, "UMHB deserved to win the game." I think the MUCH better thing is over-stated.

GBMAN: I see two posts that complain of three straight runs. It appears you posted them regarding our possession after Bryce's interception.  That puzzles me.

I am disappointed we are not playing in the Stagg Bowl tomorrow night. But I'm more convinced than ever we will be back there soon.

I got tired of 02WarhawkCrusader telling the world how over talented & supremely superior UMHB athletes are compared to UWW...like he's forgotten that UMHB has always been the faster, stronger, & more talented athletes v UWW since their first meeting - all 5 meetings to be exact, yet UWW was 5-0 against the Cru. To listen to him, we don't belong in the same universe. I don't know why he was even watching the game considering he already knew what the outcome would be. You'd think he had a garage to clean, or a Christmas Tree to chop down and decorate, some poetry to read or a train set in the basement to get off on. Something better than watching a game he already knew the ending. The same reason we won those previous 5 games was going to be the reason we would win this game. It was a pretty even game except for a small number, but vital factors.  We failed to execute a decent game plan on an offense that shot itself in the foot. The errors doomed any chance we had. The table could have easily been turned. I never saw the two teams as anything but pretty even. He wanted to throw in the towel nearly from the start and wanted everybody he could convince to do the same. I march to my own drummer.

Haha. Love it.

Yeah 02, didn't you have some poetry to read or something? lol

[WW]

K State has hired North Dakota State's Chris Klieman, thus eliminating one possible landing spot for Lance Leipold. I think Iowa State's the only remaining real possibility, but a couple dominoes gotta tumble there first. IMO the NFL at this point offers Campbell the only real step-up opportunity, and while he's a hot name, somebody's gotta take a leap of faith there. I don't see a D1 opening that's better than a literal move — yet. The Packers could change all that and hire Lincoln Riley, opening Oklahoma up as a possible Campbell destination.

If Iowa State does open up, it's a slam dunk IMO. So many Campbell-LL parallels. Mt Union - UWW. Both MAC coaches of the year. Midwest backgrounds.

[HScoach]

K State has hired North Dakota State's Chris Klieman, thus eliminating one possible landing spot for Lance Leipold. I think Iowa State's the only remaining real possibility, but a couple dominoes gotta tumble there first. IMO the NFL at this point offers Campbell the only real step-up opportunity, and while he's a hot name, somebody's gotta take a leap of faith there. I don't see a D1 opening that's better than a literal move — yet. The Packers could change all that and hire Lincoln Riley, opening Oklahoma up as a possible Campbell destination.

If Iowa State does open up, it's a slam dunk IMO. So many Campbell-LL parallels. Mt Union - UWW. Both MAC coaches of the year. Midwest backgrounds.

I would expect Campbell to be a Iowa State for a couple more years.   Once Ohio State filled Meyer's spot from within there wasn't another college job worth leaving ISU for.  Plus thye just gave him an extension that will make it illogical to leave Ames for anything other than the handful of truly bigtime D1 programs. 

I like your Campbell/Leipold comparison.  Both have a stellar track record as a HC and both are subtlety creative with their offenses.  Not so crazy creative offensively that you can't win on the big stage ala Mike Leach, but very good minds that always seem to be thinking a few steps ahead of the defense. 

[WW]

K State has hired North Dakota State's Chris Klieman, thus eliminating one possible landing spot for Lance Leipold. I think Iowa State's the only remaining real possibility, but a couple dominoes gotta tumble there first. IMO the NFL at this point offers Campbell the only real step-up opportunity, and while he's a hot name, somebody's gotta take a leap of faith there. I don't see a D1 opening that's better than a literal move — yet. The Packers could change all that and hire Lincoln Riley, opening Oklahoma up as a possible Campbell destination.

If Iowa State does open up, it's a slam dunk IMO. So many Campbell-LL parallels. Mt Union - UWW. Both MAC coaches of the year. Midwest backgrounds.

I would expect Campbell to be a Iowa State for a couple more years.   Once Ohio State filled Meyer's spot from within there wasn't another college job worth leaving ISU for.  Plus thye just gave him an extension that will make it illogical to leave Ames for anything other than the handful of truly bigtime D1 programs. 

I like your Campbell/Leipold comparison.  Both have a stellar track record as a HC and both are subtlety creative with their offenses.  Not so crazy creative offensively that you can't win on the big stage ala Mike Leach, but very good minds that always seem to be thinking a few steps ahead of the defense.

You might be right. And I think you are about him leaving for a "truly big time" D1 program. After further review, Oklahoma's got the pedigree, but that's about it. Riley's pay is about the same as ISU is paying Campbell. And by the time the construction dust settles, ISU will have nicer stuff.

So I think the NFL — and the Browns job for the former Ohioan — is the more likely landing spot.

The other thing is this: what happens to any hot item? It inevitably cools, and it's likely to cool faster at a place like ISU without a big football tradition or for that matter, Buffalo. Sustaining excellence is easier if you're Alabama than either of these upstarts. For that reason, I think both Campbell and LL would be motivated to strike while their iron is hot. It may be considerably cooler a year from now. I'm sure both have agents in their ears telling them the same thing.

[bleedpurple]

Congratulations to six Warhawks who earned D3football.com All-America honors:

Center Nate Trewyn : First Team
Defensive End Harry Henschler:  First Team

Running Back Alex Peete:  Second Team
Cornerback Famus Hasty:  Second Team

Defensive Tackle: David O'Gorman  Honorable Mention
Special Teamer:  Justin Prostinak    Honorable Mention

Also congratulations to Cole Wilber who ended his career in the Top 10 in school history in the following categories:

Yards - 6,579 (3rd)
Touchdowns - 50 (3rd)
Attempts - 840 (3rd)
Completions - 459 (4th)
Completion Pct. - 54.6 (8th)

And of course to all of the seniors, whose four year record was 44-7, including 25-1 at Perkins Stadium.

[badgerwarhawk]

They've had a great run.  Hopefully we'll be even better next year. 

[emma17]

Well, next man up for 2019 as some great seniors will move on. There are some outstanding players in the graduating class.

I'll go back to an old question- does UWW set the national championship as a goal? I know it's been said that LL didn't set it as a goal. Listening to the D3 pregame interview w Cecil Shorts as well as postgame stuff with UMHB, it's pretty clear they are all in on the national championship as The Goal. No conference champion rings or awards are celebrated as I understand it.

Certainly 2018 was another example to this staff that winning and even dominating the WIAC doesn't necessarily get UWW in national championship position.

[HScoach]

That's been the ONLY goal at Mount since they won it in 1998 with a bunch of youngsters.   Not saying that's right for everyone,  but in Alliance the measuring stick is clear.

[Mr. Ypsi]

That's been the ONLY goal at Mount since they won it in 1998 with a bunch of youngsters.   Not saying that's right for everyone,  but in Alliance the measuring stick is clear.

Yeah, but that's because you don't have to play in the WIAC, MIAC, ASC, or even CCIW, NJAC, LL, E8, NWC, etc.  In the last 25 years, have you EVER had more than one semi-legitimate threat to winning the conference title?  The OAC is a one-team league (with some years a good #2); it is NOT a power conference.

[HScoach]

I know for it's hard you you to believe, but there was a time when the OAC posted tougher competition than most of the country.   That hasn't been the case the last decade though.  I had it all listed out a few years ago on my computer at the office.  I'll see if I can find it.

[emma17]

Mr. Ypsi, why does it matter whether the OAC is a power conference when it comes to setting a season goal?

[bleedpurple]

Well, next man up for 2019 as some great seniors will move on. There are some outstanding players in the graduating class.

I'll go back to an old question- does UWW set the national championship as a goal? I know it's been said that LL didn't set it as a goal. Listening to the D3 pregame interview w Cecil Shorts as well as postgame stuff with UMHB, it's pretty clear they are all in on the national championship as The Goal. No conference champion rings or awards are celebrated as I understand it.

Certainly 2018 was another example to this staff that winning and even dominating the WIAC doesn't necessarily get UWW in national championship position.

"Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,
A tale of a fateful trip..."

[Mr. Ypsi]

Mr. Ypsi, why does it matter whether the OAC is a power conference when it comes to setting a season goal?

Obviously it doesn't.  But when the conference title is essentially a given, why bother even to mention it?

Can't teams have more than one goal for a season?  If they're smart enough to get into college, they ought to be able to handle having more than one goal!

I'm just not cool with ANYTHING short of walnut-and-bronze and you are such a failure you might as well be Wilmington or Superior.  Give. Me. A. Break.