FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[emma17]

Regarding the discussion on linebackers. Several years ago I asked Nate Kmic (Mount's former running back who holds numerous all NCAA division rushing records) who the toughest players were that he had played against. His response was, "the UW-Whiterwater linebackers.
Since, at least recordwise he was the greatest running back in the history of college football, that's good enough for me.

That was nice of you to add MUC, +k

[02 Warhawk]

Wow...this got out of hand in a hurry (thanks Mount fans and retagent for that).

I was simply having a discussion with CruFrenzy about the level of tallent at the LB position at our respected schools. But that somehow turned into UWW fans thinking we are the "best ever" because we started having success in 2005. 

We all know Mount can trump every D3 football discussion when comparing teams, stats, history, etc.

Radtke and Wenger weren't slouches.


                 Years     Tackles    Interceptions    Passes Defended 
Radtke      02-05        466                                         29
Wenger     06-10        422              10

Radtke All-Region awards:
Football Gazette All-North Region
First Team - 2004, 2005
D3football.com All-North Region
First Team - 2005

Wenger All-Region awards:
D3football.com All-North Region
Third Team - 2007
First Team - 2008, 2010
North Region Defensive
Player of the Year - 2010
Academic All-District
First Team - 2010

Radtke All-American awards:
Football Gazette All-American
First Team - 2004, 2005
D3football.com All-American
Second Team - 2004, 2005
AFCA All-American - 2005
Associated Press Little All-American - 2005

Wenger All-American awards:
AFCA All-American
2008, 2010
D3football.com All-American
Second Team - 2008
First Team - 2010

And we can even toss Chris Bazant into the mix (03-06)
Football Gazette All-North Region
Third Team - 2006
D3football.com All-North Region
Third Team - 2006

NCC has had some good linebackers since in Garza, Michals and Slezak.
Garza D3football.com All-North Region First Team - 2010
Michals D3football.com All-North Region Third Team - 2012
Slezak D3football.com All-North Region Second Team - 2013

But they didn't show quite the level of dominance as Radtke and Wenger.  I think all of these young men have the tools, but Radtke and Wenger had the privilege of being coached by Bill Weinke, who, I believe, is one of the finest LB coaches in America.

I'm just waiting for Linfield to weigh in about their LBs now

DOC? Wildcat11?....everyone else seems to be doing it here.

[KitchenSink]

Yeah, well, we've had the best equipment managers ..... nyah, nyah.   

[emma17]

Wow...this got out of hand in a hurry (thanks Mount fans and retagent for that).

I was simply having a discussion with CruFrenzy about the level of tallent at the LB position at our respected schools. But that somehow turned into UWW fans thinking we are the "best ever" because we started having success in 2005. 

We all know Mount can trump every D3 football discussion when comparing teams, stats, history, etc.

Radtke and Wenger weren't slouches.


                 Years     Tackles    Interceptions    Passes Defended 
Radtke      02-05        466                                         29
Wenger     06-10        422              10

Radtke All-Region awards:
Football Gazette All-North Region
First Team - 2004, 2005
D3football.com All-North Region
First Team - 2005

Wenger All-Region awards:
D3football.com All-North Region
Third Team - 2007
First Team - 2008, 2010
North Region Defensive
Player of the Year - 2010
Academic All-District
First Team - 2010

Radtke All-American awards:
Football Gazette All-American
First Team - 2004, 2005
D3football.com All-American
Second Team - 2004, 2005
AFCA All-American - 2005
Associated Press Little All-American - 2005

Wenger All-American awards:
AFCA All-American
2008, 2010
D3football.com All-American
Second Team - 2008
First Team - 2010

And we can even toss Chris Bazant into the mix (03-06)
Football Gazette All-North Region
Third Team - 2006
D3football.com All-North Region
Third Team - 2006

NCC has had some good linebackers since in Garza, Michals and Slezak.
Garza D3football.com All-North Region First Team - 2010
Michals D3football.com All-North Region Third Team - 2012
Slezak D3football.com All-North Region Second Team - 2013

But they didn't show quite the level of dominance as Radtke and Wenger.  I think all of these young men have the tools, but Radtke and Wenger had the privilege of being coached by Bill Weinke, who, I believe, is one of the finest LB coaches in America.

I never got to see Radtke play, but many of us say ol Mr. Wenger and he was as good, if not better, than advertised. 

Let's face it, LB is one of the coolest positions in football.  It's a position that attracts the best combination of athlete and supreme toughness.  If a team is going to be successful, it better have excellent LB play. 

I love all the UWW LB's that have played over the years, including Mr. Tom Spaltholtz (Pizza Hut or not, he is near and dear to my heart). 
UWW has been fortunate to have great LB's in a variety of molds, from the "pound for pound" guys like Olson, Supianowski and Cortez to the freakishly athletic big guys like Raebel and Klotz to the all around guys like Widuch, Rindahl and Arnold.

Here's to all the great LB's of all the great D3 teams.       

[WarhawkDad]

Wow...this got out of hand in a hurry (thanks Mount fans and retagent for that).

I was simply having a discussion with CruFrenzy about the level of tallent at the LB position at our respected schools. But that somehow turned into UWW fans thinking we are the "best ever" because we started having success in 2005. 

We all know Mount can trump every D3 football discussion when comparing teams, stats, history, etc.

Radtke and Wenger weren't slouches.


                 Years     Tackles    Interceptions    Passes Defended 
Radtke      02-05        466                                         29
Wenger     06-10        422              10

Radtke All-Region awards:
Football Gazette All-North Region
First Team - 2004, 2005
D3football.com All-North Region
First Team - 2005

Wenger All-Region awards:
D3football.com All-North Region
Third Team - 2007
First Team - 2008, 2010
North Region Defensive
Player of the Year - 2010
Academic All-District
First Team - 2010

Radtke All-American awards:
Football Gazette All-American
First Team - 2004, 2005
D3football.com All-American
Second Team - 2004, 2005
AFCA All-American - 2005
Associated Press Little All-American - 2005

Wenger All-American awards:
AFCA All-American
2008, 2010
D3football.com All-American
Second Team - 2008
First Team - 2010

And we can even toss Chris Bazant into the mix (03-06)
Football Gazette All-North Region
Third Team - 2006
D3football.com All-North Region
Third Team - 2006

NCC has had some good linebackers since in Garza, Michals and Slezak.
Garza D3football.com All-North Region First Team - 2010
Michals D3football.com All-North Region Third Team - 2012
Slezak D3football.com All-North Region Second Team - 2013

But they didn't show quite the level of dominance as Radtke and Wenger.  I think all of these young men have the tools, but Radtke and Wenger had the privilege of being coached by Bill Weinke, who, I believe, is one of the finest LB coaches in America.

I never got to see Radtke play, but many of us say ol Mr. Wenger and he was as good, if not better, than advertised. 

Let's face it, LB is one of the coolest positions in football.  It's a position that attracts the best combination of athlete and supreme toughness.  If a team is going to be successful, it better have excellent LB play. 

I love all the UWW LB's that have played over the years, including Mr. Tom Spaltholtz (Pizza Hut or not, he is near and dear to my heart). 
UWW has been fortunate to have great LB's in a variety of molds, from the "pound for pound" guys like Olson, Supianowski and Cortez to the freakishly athletic big guys like Raebel and Klotz to the all around guys like Widuch, Rindahl and Arnold.

Here's to all the great LB's of all the great D3 teams.     

OK.....who is this Emma imposter  ....kissing up to "all the great D3 teams".    I want the old Emma back...tell me what the ransom is and I will work to raise it!      It is Wednesday before the national semi-finals and everyone is making nice....ugg!

I can not wait until Friday for the Triple Take!   Saturday will not come soon enough!

[New Tradition]

I never got to see Radtke play 

I had the honor and privilege of playing with him starting in 4th grade through high school and college.  You'll never meet a more quiet, humble, ASS KICKER at that position.  Not the biggest/fastest/strongest but his nose for the ball is better than anyone I've seen at our level.  And it's not too late to catch him.  He still plays for the Chicago Slaughter.

http://www.ciflfootball.com/index.php/k2-news-category/team-schedules

They play at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates.

http://www.searscentre.com/

Here's to all the great LB's of all the great D3 teams.     

I'll drink to that!!!!

[PurpleisBOLD98]

Talking about these great Linebackers. I played for UMHB. I played against, well watched because I also played defense,  A.J. Raebel. Dude could play. I remember hearing about him having cancer. Does anyone know how is doing? Talk about earning your respect. He was a monster and a half.

[New Tradition]

Talking about these great Linebackers. I played for UMHB. I played against, well watched because I also played defense,  A.J. Raebel. Dude could play. I remember hearing about him having cancer. Does anyone know how is doing? Talk about earning your respect. He was a monster and a half.

Looks like he kicked it's ass, just like everything else the kid does.

http://voiceseyeonfootball.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-look-back-at-aj-raebels-successful.html

[PurpleisBOLD98]

Thanks, thats awesome. Alwyas happy to hear good news for any fellow D3er. Especially for one hell of a competitor. Good luck this weekend. I hope to see great game saturday. The winner of our game will win the Stagg... But I think im biased lol

[WarhawkDad]

Talking about these great Linebackers. I played for UMHB. I played against, well watched because I also played defense,  A.J. Raebel. Dude could play. I remember hearing about him having cancer. Does anyone know how is doing? Talk about earning your respect. He was a monster and a half.

Looks like he kicked it's ass, just like everything else the kid does.

http://voiceseyeonfootball.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-look-back-at-aj-raebels-successful.html

Had the pleasure of tailgating with A.J. and his family last week at the Perk before, during and after the Linfield game.  He is doing great!  He is coaching at Carroll University.

WHD

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Talking about these great Linebackers. I played for UMHB. I played against, well watched because I also played defense,  A.J. Raebel. Dude could play. I remember hearing about him having cancer. Does anyone know how is doing? Talk about earning your respect. He was a monster and a half.

One of his parents is a frequent poster on this board. 

[PurpleisBOLD98]

Cool. I hope she sees the message and lets her son know he's respected all the way down here in Texas.

[footballfan413]

Talking about these great Linebackers. I played for UMHB. I played against, well watched because I also played defense,  A.J. Raebel. Dude could play. I remember hearing about him having cancer. Does anyone know how is doing? Talk about earning your respect. He was a monster and a half.

Cool. I hope she sees the message and lets her son know he's respected all the way down here in Texas.

Wow, thank you, Bold98.  Those are some very kind words.  My son is now 3 and 1/2 to 4 years cancer free, (depends on which oncologist you talk to,) and doing very well. Thank you for asking.  He is married, teaches 8th grade math and coaches linebackers at Carroll University.  If you played defense, as well, then you were part of a very special UMHB unit that gave all of us, lucky enough to be at the games, several magnificent defensive battles to witness! The Cru has earned a ton of respect from the Warhawk family, as well, over the years.   I will pass along your respect and good wishes to A.J. I know he will really appreciate it.  We both do.    

[footballfan413]

Big Red is my favorite UWW player of all time!

LMAO      SURE!  Now you try and kiss up!   

Probably my Favorite West Region Player of All Time!                

You've gone from kissing up to making out. 

K & J's Dad and I have been facebook friends for a few years now.  That would be like making out with my brother..............   

He's, actually, one of the good guys.    

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Big Red is my favorite UWW player of all time!

LMAO      SURE!  Now you try and kiss up!   

Probably my Favorite West Region Player of All Time!                

You've gone from kissing up to making out. 

K & J's Dad and I have been facebook friends for a few years now.  That would be like making out with my brother..............   

He's, actually, one of the good guys.    

I just puked in my mouth a little bit...      LOL