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02 Warhawk · December 20, 2012, 10:20:25 AM

Former UWEC coach gets job at Western Illinois

Bob Nielson

In case you're wondering, Todd Hoffner (who was arrested in September on child pornography charges) took over as head coach of UWEC after Nielson left to coach Minnesota-Duluth in 1999.

On a side note Hoffner has been cleared of all charges. It turns out those pictures on his phone where just his own children playing around...and nothing more.

retagent · December 20, 2012, 10:43:26 AM

Quote from: 02 Warhawk on December 20, 2012, 08:42:52 AM
Former Bears practice squad QB Matt Blanchard had a tryout with the Seahawks

Seems to me that there are other teams that might benefit from Mr Blanchard's presence. The Jets and the releasing Bears, just to name two.

WarhawkDad · December 20, 2012, 05:10:08 PM

Quote from: retagent on December 20, 2012, 10:43:26 AM
Quote from: 02 Warhawk on December 20, 2012, 08:42:52 AM
Former Bears practice squad QB Matt Blanchard had a tryout with the Seahawks

Seems to me that there are other teams that might benefit from Mr Blanchard's presence. The Jets and the releasing Bears, just to name two.

As a FIB, I will say, "Never doubt that the Bears will screw up something good, especially if has something to do with grooming quarterbacks"!!!

footballfan413 · December 20, 2012, 07:09:43 PM

Quote from: WarhawkDad on December 20, 2012, 05:10:08 PM
Quote from: retagent on December 20, 2012, 10:43:26 AM
Quote from: 02 Warhawk on December 20, 2012, 08:42:52 AM
Former Bears practice squad QB Matt Blanchard had a tryout with the Seahawks

Seems to me that there are other teams that might benefit from Mr Blanchard's presence. The Jets and the releasing Bears, just to name two.
As a FIB, I will say, "Never doubt that the Bears will screw up something good, especially if has something to do with grooming quarterbacks"!!!

TOTALLY! I have said for years that the Bears either don't know how to recognize talent or how to develop it, I don't know which, but I still hope that has changed with the firing of DeAngelo.

02 Warhawk · December 21, 2012, 10:02:49 AM

Don't get me started on the Bears right now. Between the Bears sucking it up, and with no hockey, it's a good thing college basketball is underway...or else I don't know what I would do.

Also, leave it to the Bears to draft the only bust offensive lineman to come from the Badgers. Unreal

Sakman 1111 · December 21, 2012, 10:56:37 AM

No hockey is a real killer this year....games now cancelled through mid January. Bears for some reason have not realized they have the worst OLine in pro football....if they played the Packers 5 times they would lose 5 times....it pains me greatly to say that.....

02 Warhawk · December 21, 2012, 11:03:36 AM

Quote from: Sakman 1111 on December 21, 2012, 10:56:37 AM
No hockey is a real killer this year....games now cancelled through mid January. Bears for some reason have not realized they have the worst OLine in pro football....if they played the Packers 5 times they would lose 5 times....it pains me greatly to say that.....

100% agree

KitchenSink · December 21, 2012, 01:46:12 PM

Well, then we should arrange those 5 games .......

Raider 68 · December 22, 2012, 03:52:29 PM

To all the WIAC posters, May you and your families have a Merry Christmas and a Healthy
and Happy New Year.

retagent · December 23, 2012, 09:23:08 AM

Raider 68 pretty much captures the spirit of sports, especially D III, with the above post.

Pride in the accomplishment of his team, good wishes to those who have been one of the thorns in his team's side lately, all with respect and without snarkiness. Merry Christmas to all.

Pat Coleman · December 23, 2012, 07:18:04 PM

I wasn't aware these videos were available, but they have broadcasts from some previous Stagg Bowls on Amazon.com:

1995 NCAA(r) Division III Men's Football National Championship: Wisconsin-La Crosse vs. Rowan

WarhawkDad · December 28, 2012, 01:36:33 PM

Happy New Year to All. Have a healthy and prosperous 2013!

WarhawkDad

wisd3fan2 · December 30, 2012, 01:46:54 PM

Have not read posts on here in quite a while. I just read what people were saying towards the end of the play-off season. What I do not see being mentioned is the seeding which I think is the most important element. In our bracket I do think that Linfield was probably the best team. Maybe the best in the Nation. However to seed St T above UWO is in MHO a joke. It probably cost UWO the win. The Titans played tired! It is my opinion that a Mt. Union UWO match-up would have been far more competitive. I think the same could be said about Mary Hardin-Baylor. I think the idea of Neutral Sites in the Quarters and Semis should be visited. I know it would be more costly but it would decide things by how good the teams are vs. someones opinion on seeding. What do you all think? I think that any team that goes undefeated in the WIAC is a number 1 seed period!

HScoach · December 30, 2012, 03:21:40 PM

A consistent playoff performer from a good conference gets the #1 over a playoff newbie, regardless of the conference. Hence UST over UWO.
If UWO can win the WIAC in '13, then they're odds for a #1 seed improve.

bleedpurple · December 30, 2012, 03:43:37 PM

Quote from: wisd3fan2 on December 30, 2012, 01:46:54 PM
Have not read posts on here in quite a while. I just read what people were saying towards the end of the play-off season. What I do not see being mentioned is the seeding which I think is the most important element. In our bracket I do think that Linfield was probably the best team. Maybe the best in the Nation. However to seed St T above UWO is in MHO a joke. It probably cost UWO the win. The Titans played tired! It is my opinion that a Mt. Union UWO match-up would have been far more competitive. I think the same could be said about Mary Hardin-Baylor. I think the idea of Neutral Sites in the Quarters and Semis should be visited. I know it would be more costly but it would decide things by how good the teams are vs. someones opinion on seeding. What do you all think? I think that any team that goes undefeated in the WIAC is a number 1 seed period!

A lot to respond to with this post. I'll give my response to each opinion. I'm sure many would disagree, but here goes:

1. I think Linfield deserved the #1 seed, but a good case could be made for UW-O as well.
2. Personally, I think the seeding between UW-O and St. Thomas should have been close (In terms of strength of the teams, not the criteria. I don't have the criteria stats here). However, I don't think it gives the Tommies enough credit to say home field "cost UWO the win". St. Thomas outplayed them and, in that sense, justified their seeding.
3. While I do believe the WIAC is the strongest conference in the nation, I think that making an undefeated WIAC champion an auto #1 seed is a little over the top. Each year is different. When UW-W was beating everyone not named Mount Union (and sometimes Mount Union, too) year after year, it seemed silly to consider anyone else a #1 over them until someone beat them on the field. Until that situation arises again, it seems like an undefeated WIAC team should be strongly considered but not assured.