FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[bleedpurple]

Bleed

Thanks for talking me down!     After the game, after listening to some fans in the stands and then reading the "WIAC In-game updates board" I was pretty fired up.    Why?   The fans who were commenting were not watching what the defense from River Falls was doing.....they were only watching what the UWW offense was doing.   In reality, with the blitzing defense with 8 in the box, River Falls opened up the opportunity for Matt to exploit what was given and throw for over 300 yards. 

Right now, UWW ranks 13th in the nation in giving up the least amount of sacks, ranks 27th in rushing offense and 17th in scoring offense.  Lavelle ranks 26th in rushing and Matt ranks 7th in passing efficiency.   Those numbers don't happen unless the entire offense is working cohesively as a unit.   

Best news of all however is the sparkling play of the defense, which is now ranked 6th in the nation in total defense.   I believe both will continue to improve as the year goes on, getting better game by game.   The River Falls game and the defense they played just adds to the growth.

Again, Thanks for your perspective

WarhawkDad

I try to help however I can. 

Actually, I completely agree with your overall point.  If anyone really was disappointed with a 32 point win, they truly ARE spoiled!  We've got to enjoy the journey and respect our opponents enough to realize that once in awhile they will make plays, force mistakes, and otherwise disrupt what the Hawks are trying to do.  It sounds like UW-RF came in with a plan and a ton of emotion.  If they bought into the defensive scheme they worked on all week, I have no doubt they were pumped about trying it out.  They probably had a blast preparing for the game.  As you said: On to the next game!

[bleedpurple]

I much prefer to see good football games with uncertainty than to see blowouts.  I'd rather see UWW tie for the conference championship every now and then (as long as they still go to the Stagg) than to see them win the conference outright every single year. 

I'll take this up with you in person young man..... 

[Olinemom]

With a 32 point win, it sounds like the new oliners are really jelling well and giving Matt plenty of time to pass!!  It's killing me  not to be able to come up andd see you'all play in the Peerk, but I hope to see you in Salem!!!

[WarhawkDad]

I much prefer to see good football games with uncertainty than to see blowouts.  I'd rather see UWW tie for the conference championship every now and then (as long as they still go to the Stagg) than to see them win the conference outright every single year. 

I'll take this up with you in person young man..... 

And when your done, I would like to have a little discussion as well.   

[BoBo]

I much prefer to see good football games with uncertainty than to see blowouts.  I'd rather see UWW tie for the conference championship every now and then (as long as they still go to the Stagg) than to see them win the conference outright every single year.   

"Oh Lord."

[MasterJedi]

I much prefer to see good football games with uncertainty than to see blowouts.  I'd rather see UWW tie for the conference championship every now and then (as long as they still go to the Stagg) than to see them win the conference outright every single year.   

"Oh Lord."

Exactly! I'm all for having them have some close games through the season to get them playoff ready and tested, but there's no way I want them to not go 10-0 each year. Anything other then that will now mean less games at the Perk!

[footballfan413]

I much prefer to see good football games with uncertainty than to see blowouts.  I'd rather see UWW tie for the conference championship every now and then (as long as they still go to the Stagg) than to see them win the conference outright every single year.   

"Oh Lord."

Exactly! I'm all for having them have some close games through the season to get them playoff ready and tested, but there's no way I want them to not go 10-0 each year. Anything other then that will now mean less games at the Perk!

Now this is someone who has their priorities straight.    


                 Although 10-0 wasn't enough last year..................

[footballfan413]

Hey, 17, you mentioned in an earlier post that you attended the NCC-Augie game on Saturday. Just wondering if you can relate some of your observations and impressions of this years NCC.  I realize that they will be in context of NCC playing an 0-4 team in Augie, (now 0-5,)  but the Vikings have lost those first 4 games by a total of only 19 point.  And that includes a 5 point loss to a strong Dubuque and an 8 point loss to a  4-2 Central team.

Hi 413. 
I have seen NCC twice this year- Overall, I am beginning to fear I was over-zealous in my rankings of them and believing they had the best chance to unseat UWW or MT.  Something is missing with them this year, besides an All American inside linebacker.
I guess the Wheaton or IWU games will tell us more.   

Their Defense is terrific.  Strong and quick D-Line with lots of rotation.  Their secondary can flat out play and their safety #17 is special.  I think their secondary is on par with Mt Union's secondary, which I believe is excellent. 

NCC's Offense is... sporadic/lackluster and hard to define.  They are quick and suited to get to the edge.  They played a freshman at QB (I believe he is now the starter but not sure) vs. Augie- he had an average game.  They have very quick recievers plus the big tight end- but they were unable to get the big play for scores.  So many of their drives (the score was 10-3 middle of 4th quarter) fizzled for one reason or another; penalties, incompletions, pressure on the qb.  I was surprised how Augie was able to get pressure vs NCC's o-line. 
NCC's run game worked best when they ran the option, resulting in a pitch to get to the edge.  I didn't see much success with inside runs.

Thanks, 17. Great firsthand observations. We'll see how they handle the rest of their CCIW schedule.  Still have IWU and Wheaton left on the schedule. 

[UniqueInsight38]

UW-RF ran the same defense last week against UW-O.  Pretty much blitzing on every play! 

UWW finds a way to win.  And like any great team, they come out after halftime(making adjustments) and look like a different team.  UW-RF is very young on the interior of their O-line and lack team speed in the back half of their defense.  I believe it will take 2-3 years to make a difference at UW-RF due to the lack of recruiting over the last 5 years.  It seems like Coach Walker will do great in getting recruits with speed and talent to come to UW-RF in the coming years.

[02 Warhawk]

UW-RF ran the same defense last week against UW-O.  Pretty much blitzing on every play! 

UWW finds a way to win.  And like any great team, they come out after halftime(making adjustments) and look like a different team.  UW-RF is very young on the interior of their O-line and lack team speed in the back half of their defense.  I believe it will take 2-3 years to make a difference at UW-RF due to the lack of recruiting over the last 5 years.  It seems like Coach Walker will do great in getting recruits with speed and talent to come to UW-RF in the coming years.

Yea, it'll be nice to see UWRF turn things around. I thought they did a great job of getting after Blanchard on Saturday.

[MasterJedi]

UW-RF ran the same defense last week against UW-O.  Pretty much blitzing on every play! 

UWW finds a way to win.  And like any great team, they come out after halftime(making adjustments) and look like a different team.  UW-RF is very young on the interior of their O-line and lack team speed in the back half of their defense.  I believe it will take 2-3 years to make a difference at UW-RF due to the lack of recruiting over the last 5 years.  It seems like Coach Walker will do great in getting recruits with speed and talent to come to UW-RF in the coming years.

Yea, it'll be nice to see UWRF turn things around. I thought they did a great job of getting after Blanchard on Saturday.

It's a start, though they shouldn't expect to win many games by putting 8 in the box and blitzing all day. That leaves you open to getting torched through the air even though you get good pressure and stop the run. If they can recruit well in the next few years they should be able to correct that.

I'd love to see all WIAC teams become really good and be able to give UWW really good tests throughout the season (while UWW still going 10-0 of course ). Then we can get some other teams in the playoffs to make some noise and respect for the conference too.

[UniqueInsight38]

The blitzing reflects the overall talent level which should improve with recruiting.

[MasterJedi]

Just a thought here, but at some point in the near future Stout should schedule Eureka. That way we can see who is better, the Blue Devils, or the Red Devils! 

It's been done, in the near past. No contest:

http://www.d3football.com/teams/UW-Stout/2010/index
http://www.d3football.com/teams/UW-Stout/2009/index

Should have known that but it completly slipped my mind, so in summary Blue > Red

[emma17]

I much prefer to see good football games with uncertainty than to see blowouts.  I'd rather see UWW tie for the conference championship every now and then (as long as they still go to the Stagg) than to see them win the conference outright every single year. 

I'll take this up with you in person young man..... 

If I add "as long as the loss occurs on the road" would that be better? 
Seriously, an occasional 9-1 UWW team does so much more for everyone involved.  It increases the liklihood of 2 WIAC teams making the playoffs, it adds intrigue to the game with that team the next year, it probably draws more fans (students) to the Perk as there is some doubt, it certainly should waken the fans at the game to give more energy to the team, and most IMPORTANTLY, it prevents this board (primarily the UWW supporters) from becomming just like many (not all) of the Mt and OAC supporters.  Did you browse their board prior to the season starting?  "Our only tough game this year will be such and such".  "So and so only played us tough because such and such".  Humility is a good thing- and losing once in a while is the best elixir. 

It's my new thing, I am in support of a UWW loss in a season every now and then, as long as it's not a playoff game.   

[fballfan]

I agree with Emma, and I would even if it was my team who was dominant.  It makes WIAC much more exciting and interesting to the fans of EVERY team if there is actually a question as to who is going to win conference every year.
I know you WW fans like to win every game, every year, no exceptions but it isn't the best thing for WIAC or D3 football as a whole when one or two teams dominate every year.  It isn't much fun for everyone else and it certainly doesn't bring the fans in for WIAC overall.  I heard somewhere that attendance is down at WIAC games.  I don't have any figures...I don't know...but if its true, that isn't good and it could be because we have one dominant team in our conference.
If the Packers and the (pick any team) were at the SuperBowl every year, pro football would begin to lose its interest.  Not only does it get too predictable, but it stops being a feather in the cap for the winners also.  If you do it every year...ho hum....