FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

fredfalcon · November 02, 2024, 08:17:15 PM

Right, Palum. I don't call myself "World's Oldest Falcon Fan" for nothing.I'll be 92 in March.I may not live long enuf to see the streak end, but that's ok.

Falcon play calling, especially in first half, was questionable. Fake field goal/trick play to short side very disappointing. WW D played big part in victory. Would like to have seen Blaha in the game.

BigMark · November 03, 2024, 11:04:52 AM

What a mess looking at the league standings.

UWP has the upper hand in winning the league with UWEC and UWS left. UWO has UWS and UWRF left which is a much tougher task.

I believe that UWP and UWO will for sure get in the playoffs. I just can not see a world that the playoffs expand to 40 teams and the WIAC only getting 2 teams in. I still believe that the winner of the UWL vs UWW game will find there way in the playoff picture in 2 weeks.

Not sure what the L does for UWRF playoff chances yesterday. I know going in they had over a 50% chance of getting in. Has anyone seen any update playoff chances? I cant wait to watch the UWW vs UWL game this weekend!

fredfalcon · November 04, 2024, 02:38:57 PM

Dont see Falcons in playoffs even if they win out.

BigMark · November 07, 2024, 04:12:18 PM

Weekly Thoughts:

Point vs UWRF- Point is done. Will their HC Luke be back next year or what is the plan at UWSP. Used to be such a great job. UWRF has had some injury issue but I see the offense getting back on a roll here. Give me the Falcons 45-14

UWW vs UWL- GAME OF THE WEEK. I still think the winner of this game will find its way into the playoffs. I want to see UWW O vs UWL Defense. I worry that the warhawks will be able to move the football. UWL is hot right now. This will come right down to the fourth q. Give me UWL 24 UWW 21 to make it one of the worst years in recent memory for the Warhawks

UW-Stout vs UWO- This is a really sneaky good football game. UWO is in the driver seat to win the conference title but can not have a slip up with Stout and UWRF on deck. This feels like a trap game with the Falcons on the road next. Give me Stout in the upset 38-35

UWEC vs UWP- UWEC has not quit and keep playing hard. The future is bright there if everything can stay in tack. I just do not see anyone knocking off UWP right now. D is playing great. Give me UWP to win this one 38-7

ChickenHoops · November 07, 2024, 10:54:59 PM

When in doubt, go to/pick Stout.

emma17 · November 08, 2024, 01:33:56 PM

Quote from: BigMark on November 07, 2024, 04:12:18 PMWeekly Thoughts:

Point vs UWRF- Point is done. Will their HC Luke be back next year or what is the plan at UWSP. Used to be such a great job. UWRF has had some injury issue but I see the offense getting back on a roll here. Give me the Falcons 45-14

UWW vs UWL- GAME OF THE WEEK. I still think the winner of this game will find its way into the playoffs. I want to see UWW O vs UWL Defense. I worry that the warhawks will be able to move the football. UWL is hot right now. This will come right down to the fourth q. Give me UWL 24 UWW 21 to make it one of the worst years in recent memory for the Warhawks

UW-Stout vs UWO- This is a really sneaky good football game. UWO is in the driver seat to win the conference title but can not have a slip up with Stout and UWRF on deck. This feels like a trap game with the Falcons on the road next. Give me Stout in the upset 38-35

UWEC vs UWP- UWEC has not quit and keep playing hard. The future is bright there if everything can stay in tack. I just do not see anyone knocking off UWP right now. D is playing great. Give me UWP to win this one 38-7

Nice work here BM.
I have to imagine UWL will bring the heat against UWW's passing game. It seems the Warhawks have been vulnerable to inside pressure, leading to poor throws. If UWW can figure out protection, maybe the D3 guys will be proven right in their unanimous pick for the upset.

palum · November 09, 2024, 05:06:55 PM

Platteville beats Eau Claire today 56-14. Priami went 21-29 and 6TDs. Doherty and Brant Stare each had 3 TD receptions. Platteville plays at Stout next weekend.

emma17 · November 09, 2024, 06:28:57 PM

What a conference.
Congratulation to UW Stout, they played a heck of a game.
Big tip of the cap to UWO as well, I've been critical but they have no quit. I hope they didn't get knocked out of the playoffs.

palum · November 09, 2024, 07:14:59 PM

If Stout beats Platteville next week there could be 4 teams tied for 1st with 5&2 records. I know the first tie breaker is head to head what is next?

Mitch Hall · November 09, 2024, 10:41:50 PM

Good game in La Crosse today and I am grateful for the win. Neither team is as good as they were last year, but it sure has made for an exciting conference race.

Pat Coleman · November 10, 2024, 01:13:57 AM

Quote from: palum on November 09, 2024, 07:14:59 PMIf Stout beats Platteville next week there could be 4 teams tied for 1st with 5&2 records. I know the first tie breaker is head to head what is next?

Head to head in games among the group. That will break it down to two teams, and from there, the head-to-head will five us a winner.

fredfalcon · November 10, 2024, 09:28:36 AM

Pat--Cumulative won-loss record vs team higher in standings. Just looked it up in standings section of WIAC site.

Pat Coleman · November 10, 2024, 01:29:02 PM

But in any tie, even a four-way tie, you start with the record among the teams in the group.

In the hypothetical that Stout beats Platteville to force the four way tie:

Stout and Oshkosh are each 2-1 against the other three teams.
Platteville and La Crosse are each 1-2 against the other three teams.

Platteville and La Crosse get removed from the tie.

Stout and Oshkosh remain.

Stout beat Oshkosh head-to-head, therefore, Stout wins the AQ.

Hat tip to Logan Hansen for actually doing the breakdown on this, since I haven't had a chance to.

emma17 · November 10, 2024, 06:23:39 PM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on November 10, 2024, 01:29:02 PMBut in any tie, even a four-way tie, you start with the record among the teams in the group.

In the hypothetical that Stout beats Platteville to force the four way tie:

Stout and Oshkosh are each 2-1 against the other three teams.
Platteville and La Crosse are each 1-2 against the other three teams.

Platteville and La Crosse get removed from the tie.

Stout and Oshkosh remain.

Stout beat Oshkosh head-to-head, therefore, Stout wins the AQ.

Hat tip to Logan Hansen for actually doing the breakdown on this, since I haven't had a chance to.

Taking this scenario further, if only one team from the WIAC makes the playoffs, Stout is the AQ and UWO goes to Isthmus?

BigMark · November 11, 2024, 10:05:28 AM

Weekly Recap-

UWW vs UWL- Hit the right score of 24-21 in the predictions. Knew this would be a knockdown drag out fight. I am telling ya, I would not want to play UWL in the playoffs. I still think that UWL has a chance to make a run to the final 4 if they can sneak into the playoffs. They are one of the best teams in the country. I know many of you on this board do not think the WIAC has a great team, I just disagree. I think it is UWL. Where does UWW go from here? This is the worst season in recent memory. This off season will be a lot of soul searching and making sure it does not happen again. I believe staff changes will be made.

UWRF vs UWSP- Had projected this game 45-14 and ended 45-17 close to getting this one on the head as well. UWRF looked to struggle early getting shut out in the first Q but then the offense got rolling. I wish this UWRF had the qb this year. Feels like a completely different team from scoring 70s early in the year to where they are now. I do not see a path for UWRF to make the playoffs. High hopes for this season and have a chance to finish from 4-6th in league play. I hope the QB comes back for one more seaosn. Same question about for Point. Where do the pointers go from here? The pointers have lost 30 straight WIAC games. It is in a great location to get talent but no improvements to facilities.

UWS vs UWO- Called this upset in my preview just missed on the score. I really like this Stout team. The QB is playing great. Moen 352 and three touchdowns. On the other hand the UWO QB throws 367 and 4. We knew this game would come down to the wire. It would be a great story if UWS can find a way to get into the playoffs for the first time in years. If you would have asked me 10 weeks ago if UWP vs UWS in the last week of the regular season would have any meaning, I would have said that game is for who finishes 5th or 6th. Awesome turn around. UWO needs to rebound to find a way to knock of UWRF. If they can do that, it will keep playoffs hopes alive for now.

UWP vs UWEC- UWEC is a team I can not figure out. I think they are getting better? But depends on the week. UWP is a machine right now. 49 points at half time. They could have named the score in this game but wanted to keep guys healthy for the conference title game this weekend.

Cant believe it is the last week of the season already. So much left to be decided. I am sure hoping this league can get 2 or 3 into the new playoff system.