FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[USee]

Some random questions as I prep for Saturday.
-Does Johns Hopkins have enough D to beat Mt?
-Does St. John's have enough O to beat UWO?
-Will Witt's QB be more effective against UWW than Lakeland's?
-Can Coe play physical enough to have a chance at St. Thomas?
-Is this late developing Wesley team near the caliber of previous semi-finalists?
-Will NCC need to be able to run the ball to win this rematch?
-Am I wrong to think Linfield players and coaches will succeed in preventing Blake Jackson from leading UMHB to victory?
-I don't know much about Alfred or WNE, but I hope one of them comes out of this game as a serious threat to their next opponent.

The results are in.
No
No
No
No
No
Yes, but did they run enough?
Yes
Serious threat?  Maybe for the first half.

Well, Bleed and I are the only ones who played and by my count I was 8-0 and he was 5-3. What do I win?

[emma17]

Some random questions as I prep for Saturday.
-Does Johns Hopkins have enough D to beat Mt?
-Does St. John's have enough O to beat UWO?
-Will Witt's QB be more effective against UWW than Lakeland's?
-Can Coe play physical enough to have a chance at St. Thomas?
-Is this late developing Wesley team near the caliber of previous semi-finalists?
-Will NCC need to be able to run the ball to win this rematch?
-Am I wrong to think Linfield players and coaches will succeed in preventing Blake Jackson from leading UMHB to victory?
-I don't know much about Alfred or WNE, but I hope one of them comes out of this game as a serious threat to their next opponent.

The results are in.
No
No
No
No
No
Yes, but did they run enough?
Yes
Serious threat?  Maybe for the first half.

Well, Bleed and I are the only ones who played and by my count I was 8-0 and he was 5-3. What do I win?

Well done. Plus K for you.

[emma17]

Really pleased w the UWW O today.
The high percentage passing game was good to see.

[DuffMan]

Congrats to both UW-O and UW-W.  It's a good year for the WIAC! 

[BoBo]

Is this the week that JCU's bubble bursts? Don't quite know what to think about them.

[badgerwarhawk]

Patterson's 70 rushing yards pushed him over the 1,000 yard (1044) mark for the season making it the 13th consecutive season in which the WARHAWKS have had a 1,000 yard rusher. 

[bluestreak66]

Is this the week that JCU's bubble bursts? Don't quite know what to think about them.

When I figure that out myself, I'll let you know lol!

Looking for a little help from the Warhawk faithful! I'm planning on heading up for the game Saturday!
Is there a ticket pre-sale, or are tickets only sold at the stadium? Obviously, I know tailgating is allowed (since it's Wisconsin lol). Is there usually a parking lot set aside for the visitors, or is it kind of park where you find space?

Thanks in advance for your help! (And go Streaks!!  )

[02 Warhawk]

Is this the week that JCU's bubble bursts? Don't quite know what to think about them.

When I figure that out myself, I'll let you know lol!

Looking for a little help from the Warhawk faithful! I'm planning on heading up for the game Saturday!
Is there a ticket pre-sale, or are tickets only sold at the stadium? Obviously, I know tailgating is allowed (since it's Wisconsin lol). Is there usually a parking lot set aside for the visitors, or is it kind of park where you find space?

Thanks in advance for your help! (And go Streaks!!  )

There are numerous parking lots around the stadium. All of which you can tailgate in. You can park wherever you want in any of the lots.

Be sure to put all drinks in a plastic cup. No open bottles allowed. That's new this year.

You can buy tickets at the stadium. ..they won't sell out.

[bluestreak66]

Is this the week that JCU's bubble bursts? Don't quite know what to think about them.

When I figure that out myself, I'll let you know lol!

Looking for a little help from the Warhawk faithful! I'm planning on heading up for the game Saturday!
Is there a ticket pre-sale, or are tickets only sold at the stadium? Obviously, I know tailgating is allowed (since it's Wisconsin lol). Is there usually a parking lot set aside for the visitors, or is it kind of park where you find space?

Thanks in advance for your help! (And go Streaks!!  )

There are numerous parking lots around the stadium. All of which you can tailgate in. You can park park wherever you want in any of the lots.

Be sure to put all drinks in a plastic cup. No open bottles allowed. That's new this year.

You can buy tickets at the stadium. ..they won't sell out.

Thanks!

[thewaterboy]

Is this the week that JCU's bubble bursts? Don't quite know what to think about them.

Wesley's OC remarked that they were the best defense they have seen all season, although Im not sure that says too much considering Wesley's opponents. Their d-line is very good and was able to expose Wesley's weaker o-line for 9 sacks. They also sacked Mount 7 times. JCU's offense looked very pedestrian vs. Wesley's defense, which has drawn criticism over the past few years. Their QB Moeglin threw 4 INTs total. One bounced off a receivers hands, he underthrew receivers that were otherwise open for the 2nd and 3rd and threw another into coverage for the 4th. So there is some inexperience there. Wesley was also able to hold his favorite target (Marshall Howell) to 3 catches for 36 yards. As I was watching the game Saturday, I figured that whichever team came out on top would have their hands full going to UWW. Had Wesley won, I would have been concerned for more of the defense vs the WW offense, but for JCU it is the opposite, the concern will be JCU's offense vs the UWW defense.

[wesleydad]

Is this the week that JCU's bubble bursts? Don't quite know what to think about them.

Wesley's OC remarked that they were the best defense they have seen all season, although Im not sure that says too much considering Wesley's opponents. Their d-line is very good and was able to expose Wesley's weaker o-line for 9 sacks. They also sacked Mount 7 times. JCU's offense looked very pedestrian vs. Wesley's defense, which has drawn criticism over the past few years. Their QB Moeglin threw 4 INTs total. One bounced off a receivers hands, he underthrew receivers that were otherwise open for the 2nd and 3rd and threw another into coverage for the 4th. So there is some inexperience there. Wesley was also able to hold his favorite target (Marshall Howell) to 3 catches for 36 yards. As I was watching the game Saturday, I figured that whichever team came out on top would have their hands full going to UWW. Had Wesley won, I would have been concerned for more of the defense vs the WW offense, but for JCU it is the opposite, the concern will be JCU's offense vs the UWW defense.

What he said, and I will add that if you throw 4 ints against Wesley that is not good considering I think they only had 6 or so the entire season.

[BoBo]

emma, did you hear Gruden last night on MNF talking about running the slants? He must be your new best friend!

[HansenRatings]

Is this the week that JCU's bubble bursts? Don't quite know what to think about them.

Wesley's OC remarked that they were the best defense they have seen all season, although Im not sure that says too much considering Wesley's opponents. Their d-line is very good and was able to expose Wesley's weaker o-line for 9 sacks. They also sacked Mount 7 times. JCU's offense looked very pedestrian vs. Wesley's defense, which has drawn criticism over the past few years. Their QB Moeglin threw 4 INTs total. One bounced off a receivers hands, he underthrew receivers that were otherwise open for the 2nd and 3rd and threw another into coverage for the 4th. So there is some inexperience there. Wesley was also able to hold his favorite target (Marshall Howell) to 3 catches for 36 yards. As I was watching the game Saturday, I figured that whichever team came out on top would have their hands full going to UWW. Had Wesley won, I would have been concerned for more of the defense vs the WW offense, but for JCU it is the opposite, the concern will be JCU's offense vs the UWW defense.

What he said, and I will add that if you throw 4 ints against Wesley that is not good considering I think they only had 6 or so the entire season.

Interesting thoughts. My numbers see it in the opposite direction. For example:

I don't know that JCU has a bubble to burst. They very likely might be the best defense, as they're playing right now, that UWW has seen all season. Right now, their national ranks are #2 in opponent-adjusted scoring margin (3.87 ppg, UW-O is #1 with 1.52 ppg), #1 in defensive efficiency (2.67 yards/play), and #2 in adjusted net yards/play (1.38 ANY/play; which accounts for turnovers and touchdowns allowed). If there was a "bubble," I would expect it to show up in one of these metrics, but they're not allowing points, they're forcing turnovers, they're efficient, and they aren't allowing big plays.

The offense though... is merely above average, barely cracking the Top 50 in ANY/P, and not even in the Top 100 in passing efficiency.

[badgerwarhawk]

Is this the week that JCU's bubble bursts? Don't quite know what to think about them.

Wesley's OC remarked that they were the best defense they have seen all season, although Im not sure that says too much considering Wesley's opponents. Their d-line is very good and was able to expose Wesley's weaker o-line for 9 sacks. They also sacked Mount 7 times. JCU's offense looked very pedestrian vs. Wesley's defense, which has drawn criticism over the past few years. Their QB Moeglin threw 4 INTs total. One bounced off a receivers hands, he underthrew receivers that were otherwise open for the 2nd and 3rd and threw another into coverage for the 4th. So there is some inexperience there. Wesley was also able to hold his favorite target (Marshall Howell) to 3 catches for 36 yards. As I was watching the game Saturday, I figured that whichever team came out on top would have their hands full going to UWW. Had Wesley won, I would have been concerned for more of the defense vs the WW offense, but for JCU it is the opposite, the concern will be JCU's offense vs the UWW defense.

What he said, and I will add that if you throw 4 ints against Wesley that is not good considering I think they only had 6 or so the entire season.

Interesting thoughts. My numbers see it in the opposite direction. For example:

I don't know that JCU has a bubble to burst. They very likely might be the best defense, as they're playing right now, that UWW has seen all season. Right now, their national ranks are #2 in opponent-adjusted scoring margin (3.87 ppg, UW-O is #1 with 1.52 ppg), #1 in defensive efficiency (2.67 yards/play), and #2 in adjusted net yards/play (1.38 ANY/play; which accounts for turnovers and touchdowns allowed). If there was a "bubble," I would expect it to show up in one of these metrics, but they're not allowing points, they're forcing turnovers, they're efficient, and they aren't allowing big plays.

The offense though... is merely above average, barely cracking the Top 50 in ANY/P, and not even in the Top 100 in passing efficiency.

This is welcomed news.

[HansenRatings]

Posted on the MIAC page, posting here for posterity. Working on UWW/JCU

Advanced Stat Profiles for UST v. UWO (all numbers adjusted for opponent quality)

.	UST	UWO
Scoring Margin:	#1 (+50.57 ppg)	#2 (+47.54 ppg)
Scoring Offense:	#2 (55.04 ppg)	#5 (49.06 ppg)
Scoring Defense:	#4 (4.47 ppg)	#1 (1.52 ppg)
Net Efficiency:	#13|#8 (+2.83 ypp|+4.98 any/p)	#2|#2 (+4.27 ypp|+6.55 any/p)
Offensive Efficiency:	#19|#12 (6.58 ypp|7.57 any/p)	#2|#2 (7.83 ypp|8.86 any/p)
Defensive Efficiency:	#15|#13 (3.75 ypp|2.59 any/p)	#9|#8 (3.56 ypp|2.31 any/p)
Rushing Offense:	#31|#20 (5.11 ypp|6.15 any/p)	#1|#1 (7.40 ypp|8.68 any/p)
Rushing Defense:	#13|#11 (2.75 ypp|2.45 any/p)	#20|#18 (3.00 ypp|2.72 any/p)
Passing Offense:	#23|#13 (8.76 ypp|9.53 any/p)	#27|#19 (8.61 ypp|9.07 any/p)
Passing Defense:	#27|#12 (4.71 ypp|2.33 any/p)	#12|#6 (4.13 ypp|1.54 any/p)