FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[retagent]

It could be that when (maybe I should say if ) the Johnnies do anything wrong, we Johnnies beat almost everyone else to the punch to point it out.

[MasterJedi]

I don't remember if it's been known before but Belhaven's pregame article mentions they'll be making the trip to UWW next fall. So I believe we may know the whole schedule already. Belhaven and TCNJ at home and Finlandia away.

Boy, it's been a long time since UWW had a nonconf schedule in place early.  Refreshing!!

Actually I lied. It's Belhaven and Morningside that's for sure (both in UWW) next year. TCNJ was said to make the trip to UWW next year so I might have misremembered about Finlandia, which is probably only a one off to fill their schedule and ours.

[Mr. Ypsi]

I don't remember if it's been known before but Belhaven's pregame article mentions they'll be making the trip to UWW next fall. So I believe we may know the whole schedule already. Belhaven and TCNJ at home and Finlandia away.

Boy, it's been a long time since UWW had a nonconf schedule in place early.  Refreshing!!

Actually I lied. It's Belhaven and Morningside that's for sure (both in UWW) next year. TCNJ was said to make the trip to UWW next year so I might have misremembered about Finlandia, which is probably only a one off to fill their schedule and ours.

Ooh, duckin' the tough games, eh?

Since even Alma (6 wins total in the last four seasons) shutout Finlandia, UWW is seeking to avoid being the first team to ever let them score!

[bleedpurple]

I don't remember if it's been known before but Belhaven's pregame article mentions they'll be making the trip to UWW next fall. So I believe we may know the whole schedule already. Belhaven and TCNJ at home and Finlandia away.

Boy, it's been a long time since UWW had a nonconf schedule in place early.  Refreshing!!

Actually I lied. It's Belhaven and Morningside that's for sure (both in UWW) next year. TCNJ was said to make the trip to UWW next year so I might have misremembered about Finlandia, which is probably only a one off to fill their schedule and ours.

Ooh, duckin' the tough games, eh?

Since even Alma (6 wins total in the last four seasons) shutout Finlandia, UWW is seeking to avoid being the first team to ever let them score!

Don't be too tough on them Mr. Ypsi.  Coach Driscoll was handed a monster schedule when he took this job (which I learned in listening to the D3football.com podcast. Highly recommended listening!).  He is taking on a monumental task in building a program from the ground. I know Coach Bullis and the coaches at UW-W have a lot of respect for what he and the freshmen and sophomores on that team  are undertaking.  If Finlandia is good enough to score points against UW-W, hats off to them.  If they get shut out, hats off to them anyway. 

[ChicagoTommie]

Cool thanks...😄😜😳

[USee]

What's the view on Platteville this year? I am very interested for this weeks game against NCC. I have no real knowledge of the Pioneers but my gut tells me they aren't going to give up 7 yds per rush this year and it may be a closer contest than some expect.

[badgerwarhawk]

The early prognostications projected the Pioneers to be a contender in the WIAC this season.  Two dudes to watch.  QB, Tom Kelly and DE, Andrew Robinson. Both are pretty decent players.  I'm sure that there are others as well but these two are all conference types.  Personally I think Robinson is a freakin' beast.  We had a pretty hard time controlling him last year.

I'm not sure how many of you remember the poster Janesville Flash but unfortunately he has passed due to cancer.  I met him a couple of times and he was a pretty good guy.  If I remember correctly he had a son who played as a defensive back for us. 

Thanks to BDB for mentioning it on another forum.  I just thought some of you might remember him.

RIP

[02 Warhawk]

The early prognostications projected the Pioneers to be a contender in the WIAC this season.  Two dudes to watch.  QB, Tom Kelly and DE, Andrew Robinson. Both are pretty decent players.  I'm sure that there are others as well but these two are all conference types.  Personally I think Robinson is a freakin' beast.  We had a pretty hard time controlling him last year.

I'm not sure how many of you remember the poster Janesville Flash but unfortunately he has passed due to cancer.  I met him a couple of times and he was a pretty good guy.  If I remember correctly he had a son who played as a defensive back for us. 

Thanks to BDB for mentioning it on another forum.  I just thought some of you might remember him.

RIP

I remember him well back in the good 'ole days of this thread. i.e Janesville Flash, stealth, goo, Barber Greene, footballfan413, sakman, voice, etc... ( a lot less hostility back then)

Sorry to hear he passed away.

[palum]

The early prognostications projected the Pioneers to be a contender in the WIAC this season.  Two dudes to watch.  QB, Tom Kelly and DE, Andrew Robinson. Both are pretty decent players.  I'm sure that there are others as well but these two are all conference types.  Personally I think Robinson is a freakin' beast.  We had a pretty hard time controlling him last year.

I'm not sure how many of you remember the poster Janesville Flash but unfortunately he has passed due to cancer.  I met him a couple of times and he was a pretty good guy.  If I remember correctly he had a son who played as a defensive back for us. 

Thanks to BDB for mentioning it on another forum.  I just thought some of you might remember him.

RIP

In addition to Kelly and Robinson Platteville's o-line gives Kelly time to find receivers and he has a stable of receivers to choose from. 

[Kelly Boggs]

If there are any UWL fans making the trip to Texas, let me know and I will be happy to give you some suggestions for dining in Central Texas.

[KitchenSink]

Apparently, Coach Bullis is a "poor sap".

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/poor-sap-up-to-challenge-at-uw-whitewater-b99578305z1-328074511.html

[emma17]

When non-WIAC posters to come into this board and talk crap about our past players, the poster will be challenged.   As the saying goes, "This Is Our House".   

See, here's the thing.  Nobody was talking "crap" about Blanchard.  ScreamingEagles already covered this:

"Everyone who objectively looked at the situation for Matt knew that it was going to be an uphill battle to make the squad, particularly after they drafted Hundley.  Nobody said he shouldn't have tried, or that they were rooting against him.  I wish him nothing but the best and hope that he gets a shot in Cleveland to show how good he is in a regular season game, but don't be bitter that others held a differing opinion that wasn't all sunshine and roses."
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Yup.

Double Yup!

Thank you Warhawk Dad. Your post proves my point. "Non WIAC posters" really?

Just got back from a trip to Peoria- in answer to your question ExTarten as to whether I think the world is flat, so far the answer is yes, it's very flat.  But I admit I haven't made it to the end.

MasterJedi: In reflection I am sorry for the tone I took in my reply to your post on May 3rd- which was copied and pasted a few pages back by JK.  I reacted to your opinion that Matt had to play perfect and that we shouldn't get our hopes up or hold our breath.  I read too much into those comments, and I apologize for coming down on you.   

This subject became a hot topic when I called out JK for using the term "ridiculously unlikely" regarding Matt's chances to make GB.  It morphed into something else.  The bottom line to me is that I read something more into JK's choice of words.  JK posted those words where he knows very well his audience, and he posted it 5 months after the actual discussion took place about Matt making GB.  Granted, Matt was in the news as he was just picked up by Cleveland.  Nevertheless, JK is not a stranger to selecting his verbiage and I read something more.  After all, when you take a look at the below, we pretty much covered the fact it was a long, long shot.         
JK, if I read you wrong, I am sorry. 

First, MasterJedi's first post about the subject was 2 1/2 weeks before the post that JK chose to identify as "the original post".

Second, I find it interesting that USee, JK and Ex, and I believe Pat, all find Screaming Eagles' above post to be a worthy foundation upon which to rest your case.

Screaming Eagles' point is that we "shouldn't be bitter that others held a differing opinion that wasn't all sunshine and roses". 
You see Screaming and the rest, that's just it.  There wasn't a single UWWer that held the opinion that Matt wasn't facing a really tough challenge.  There wasn't a single UWWer that portrayed "sunshine and roses".   

On April 18, (2 1/2 weeks prior to the post JK claimed was the original post) based on a comment from Just Bill, MasterJedi said:
"If you guys were completely honest with yourself you'd know Just Bill is right. It would take a miracle for Tolzein to be supplanted in the #2 spot. Though I love Blanchard as much as the next person, he's going to be fighting for the third string spot which unless Tolzein plays like crap they might not even keep a third QB on the roster. Honestly I think Blanchard at most is fighting for another practice squad stint. Would love to be proved wrong though".

I'm wondering if Screaming, Ex, Usee, Jk or any others will identify where UWW folks were blind to the challenge Matt was facing.  Perhaps one of you can find where a UWWer expressed illogical hope or painted a fairy tale picture of Matt's chances.  Are there examples of UWWer's conveying it was all "sunshine and roses"?  After all, that's the premise of Screaming's point that you find so valuable. 

From Bleed:
"He might be right. I just find it odd for a guy who has never been a firm #2 to not be subject to any competition." 

From Emma the Villain:
"Of course we should all recognize the difficulty Matt will have in winning the number 2 spot- but of course we should all recognize the spot is there for the taking. As with every other number 2 spot and many number one spots on NFL rosters."

From Bobo the Terrible:
"Neither of us said MB was going to beat out ST, but for the fact that the Packers signed MB and will possibly draft/sign another, nothing is assured or being handed to Tolzein. However, it is an uphill fight for anyone since we all know MMc has a bromance with ST".

From ScreamingEagle Himself:
"Regarding Tolzien/Blanchard -  At this point Tolzien is the clear favorite to be the #2 quarterback based on his tenure with the team and level of experience.  Don't forget how much time and energy McCarthy spends on developing backup QB's - it took quite some time for Tolzien to get to the level that he's at now and will probably take Matt some time as well to adjust to the system and get to where he needs to be.  However, the Packers wouldn't have signed Blanchard and brought him in if they didn't think he had the ability to challenge Tolzien for the #2 role.  Matt will get an opportunity to show what he's worth, but all NFL teams bring at least 3 qb's to camp to save reps for the #1 guy.  It is possible that Matt is being brought in to be a camp arm with the caveat that if he impresses he will be kept on as the #2/#3 QB or signed to the practice squad."

From Emma the Unhinged:
"I know it's a long shot - but I'm just not ready to move the odds up to miracle though
And even if it requires a miracle - well that would be an even better story. "

From BW the Level Headed:
"Matt has his work cut out for him.  But he's a competitor and I know he'll work his ass off.  I don't see the PACKERS keeping four QBs connected to the team."

From Emma the Detached:
"Seriously though- there is a reason Matt has had opportunities w three NFL (yes I'm counting the Bears as one) teams. He's got a lot of the attributes of a pro QB including the body, solid technique, mental capacity and a winning history. Hopefully that combination, which has kept him around this far against many competitors, will finally land him a roster spot."

From Bleed, my Hero:
"Still not buying it MJ.
To say Matt does not have a chance or needs a miracle is hyperbole. Here's your miracle:
1. Packers sign no more QB's.
2. Hundley isn't ready (which he won't be)
3. Tolzein gets hurt in preseason.
Bingo. Matt is your backup QB. Not exactly the Red Sea parting."

[d-train]

Yikes... tl; dr

[emma17]

No, but you would (and have) go on those boards and tell them why they aren't as good as your team and their conference isn't as good as yours. (officially stirring the pot). Your pot stirring posts on other topics are not as well received as you intended. I would suggest the post on MB's chances with the Pack was similarly intended and equally not as well received. The proverbial shoe is on the other foot it appears.

Like that time I recently went on the CCIW board and said the MIAC might be the best confernce?
Or times where I suggested the CCIW could be one of the best?
Are those the times? 
Do you have an example of when I go on other boards to tell them their team isn't as good as ours?  Is Wabash of last year your example of this?
Are you speaking of how I felt NCC was the equal of Linfield a few years ago- as though NCC is my team?

[ExTartanPlayer]

My preference is that people should feel free to post whatever opinion they want to post on whatever board they wish to post it on- as long as it's a true opinion to them and they have every intention to support it.