FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[BoBo]

Link to this afternoon's press conference featuring several UW-W players and Coach Bullis can now be found on uwwsports.com. Just an FYI for those interested.

Coach Bullis seems fired up about the D line speed, comparing it to a few years back when he was coaching it. That's exciting for sure.
Speed at WR too. He mentioned the need to stretch the field. I don't recall UWW throwing the deep ball often when the passing game was clicking- I assume he just wants at least the threat.
Really looking forward to an exciting season.

How dare you, emma, bring up the passing game and fail to mention the slant. Shame on you. 

[emma17]

Link to this afternoon's press conference featuring several UW-W players and Coach Bullis can now be found on uwwsports.com. Just an FYI for those interested.

Coach Bullis seems fired up about the D line speed, comparing it to a few years back when he was coaching it. That's exciting for sure.
Speed at WR too. He mentioned the need to stretch the field. I don't recall UWW throwing the deep ball often when the passing game was clicking- I assume he just wants at least the threat.
Really looking forward to an exciting season.

How dare you, emma, bring up the passing game and fail to mention the slant. Shame on you. 

Good point and my apologies. For all future posts, please accept it as a given that I want more slant routes. It's the route that doesn't discriminate- it works just as well for slow, below average receivers as it does for the gifted.

[bleedpurple]

Link to this afternoon's press conference featuring several UW-W players and Coach Bullis can now be found on uwwsports.com. Just an FYI for those interested.

Coach Bullis seems fired up about the D line speed, comparing it to a few years back when he was coaching it. That's exciting for sure.
Speed at WR too. He mentioned the need to stretch the field. I don't recall UWW throwing the deep ball often when the passing game was clicking- I assume he just wants at least the threat.
Really looking forward to an exciting season.

How dare you, emma, bring up the passing game and fail to mention the slant. Shame on you. 

Good point and my apologies. For all future posts, please accept it as a given that I want more slant routes. It's the route that doesn't discriminate- it works just as well for slow, below average receivers as it does for the gifted.

Finally, the affinity explained!  So you still feel sorry for your teammates who lacked the giftedness and game breaking ability you possessed and you find yourself pulling for those same type athletes!

[BoBo]

Former Warhawk Lake Bachar retired the first 21 batters in order in his 7 inning start for the Fort Wayne Tin Caps, one inning beyond his career long, before a reliever surrendered a double with 2 outs in the 9th, in FW's 7-0 win in the Midwest League Class A game.

Story Link: https://www.milb.com/milb/news/lake-bachar-fort-wayne-tincaps-come-within-out-of-perfection/c-249121718/t-185364810

[emma17]

Link to this afternoon's press conference featuring several UW-W players and Coach Bullis can now be found on uwwsports.com. Just an FYI for those interested.

Coach Bullis seems fired up about the D line speed, comparing it to a few years back when he was coaching it. That's exciting for sure.
Speed at WR too. He mentioned the need to stretch the field. I don't recall UWW throwing the deep ball often when the passing game was clicking- I assume he just wants at least the threat.
Really looking forward to an exciting season.

How dare you, emma, bring up the passing game and fail to mention the slant. Shame on you. 

Good point and my apologies. For all future posts, please accept it as a given that I want more slant routes. It's the route that doesn't discriminate- it works just as well for slow, below average receivers as it does for the gifted.

Finally, the affinity explained!  So you still feel sorry for your teammates who lacked the giftedness and game breaking ability you possessed and you find yourself pulling for those same type athletes!

I appreciate the self-esteem boost, even if you are thinking of someone else. I still have to explain to my sons how a "sub 4.8" 40 got on the field.

Not that posters have challenged my opinion on the use of the slant route, I do want to submit the most powerful piece of evidence to date validating its critically important place in the offense. As most of you hail from Wisconsin, and bleed Packer Green, the following article will forever justify my constant nagging and complaining. Man it felt good to read this. Coach Smith, where are you?

http://packerswire.usatoday.com/2017/02/26/aaron-rodgers-was-nfls-best-qb-throwing-slant-routes/

[bleedpurple]

Link to this afternoon's press conference featuring several UW-W players and Coach Bullis can now be found on uwwsports.com. Just an FYI for those interested.

Coach Bullis seems fired up about the D line speed, comparing it to a few years back when he was coaching it. That's exciting for sure.
Speed at WR too. He mentioned the need to stretch the field. I don't recall UWW throwing the deep ball often when the passing game was clicking- I assume he just wants at least the threat.
Really looking forward to an exciting season.

How dare you, emma, bring up the passing game and fail to mention the slant. Shame on you. 

Good point and my apologies. For all future posts, please accept it as a given that I want more slant routes. It's the route that doesn't discriminate- it works just as well for slow, below average receivers as it does for the gifted.

Finally, the affinity explained!  So you still feel sorry for your teammates who lacked the giftedness and game breaking ability you possessed and you find yourself pulling for those same type athletes!

I appreciate the self-esteem boost, even if you are thinking of someone else. I still have to explain to my sons how a "sub 4.8" 40 got on the field.

Not that posters have challenged my opinion on the use of the slant route, I do want to submit the most powerful piece of evidence to date validating its critically important place in the offense. As most of you hail from Wisconsin, and bleed Packer Green, the following article will forever justify my constant nagging and complaining. Man it felt good to read this. Coach Smith, where are you?

http://packerswire.usatoday.com/2017/02/26/aaron-rodgers-was-nfls-best-qb-throwing-slant-routes/

I agree that no one has challenged you on your opinion of the slant route. But this article is about the proficiency of the greatest QB in football and his quick release and accuracy combined with the suddenness of the GB receivers.  It is not a comparison of the slant route against other routes, rather an evaluation of Rodgers' proficiency with it vs other QB's. Yes Aaron Rodgers has great statistics. Yes, the slant is a favorite of GB, which has had Favre and Rodgers forever.  Rogers' timing with his receivers is legendary.   Where is Coach Smith?  I love our guys, but Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams haven't been made available to him.  Because things get a bit blurry for you with your emotional tie to the route, I feel the need to point out that I am not debating the merits of the slant route in any way. Just pointing out that using this particular article as some sort of "proof" that a D-III team is not using the slant route enough is illogical.

[badgerwarhawk]

It's worth noting that the PACERS haven't been racking up Super Bowl championships despite their heavy reliance on slant routes.  Just sayin'.....

[BoBo]

It's worth noting that the PACERS haven't been racking up Super Bowl championships despite their heavy reliance on slant routes.  Just sayin'.....

Yikes...talk about your low blows!!...

[emma17]

It's worth noting that the PACERS haven't been racking up Super Bowl championships despite their heavy reliance on slant routes.  Just sayin'.....

You know who did pretty good winning championships and running slant routes?  UWW. Just saying.

[emma17]

Bleed,
When you're unwilling to think a bit deeper for whatever reasons, I'm sure it does seem illogical.
Rodgers' numbers are off the charts, but there is no reason to let perfect be the enemy of good.
I dare to say that GB doesn't run slant routes only because Rodgers and the receivers are so good. GB runs them because the coaching staff understands just how difficult the route is to stop and how valuable it is in moving the chains, even with average talent. I'd bet they are so committed to the value of the route that they practice the snot out of it, striving for perfection. UWW doesn't shy away from the route because they don't have a Rodgers or Adams, they shy away because they aren't committed to the concept and as such, don't commit to it in practice- or perhaps don't commit to it in play calling. That's the point of sharing the article Bleed. I would think with the Wisconsin passion for all that is Green Bay, the UWW staff would pick up on the amazing success the Packers have with the route, and maybe, just maybe, think it might help them in their struggles to move the chains.

[gbpuckfan]

I see UWO added a game:
SEPT. 9
FOOTBALL 1:00 PM
VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG

[bleedpurple]

Bleed,
When you're unwilling to think a bit deeper for whatever reasons, I'm sure it does seem illogical.
Rodgers' numbers are off the charts, but there is no reason to let perfect be the enemy of good.
I dare to say that GB doesn't run slant routes only because Rodgers and the receivers are so good. GB runs them because the coaching staff understands just how difficult the route is to stop and how valuable it is in moving the chains, even with average talent. I'd bet they are so committed to the value of the route that they practice the snot out of it, striving for perfection. UWW doesn't shy away from the route because they don't have a Rodgers or Adams, they shy away because they aren't committed to the concept and as such, don't commit to it in practice- or perhaps don't commit to it in play calling. That's the point of sharing the article Bleed. I would think with the Wisconsin passion for all that is Green Bay, the UWW staff would pick up on the amazing success the Packers have with the route, and maybe, just maybe, think it might help them in their struggles to move the chains.

It's not a matter of unwillingness, Emma. It's a matter of capacity.  You are like the Galileo of D-III football.   Thank you for taking the time break the concept down for me. 

[bleedpurple]

I see UWO added a game:
SEPT. 9
FOOTBALL 1:00 PM
VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG

According to a website that claims to be their official athletic website, the Dragons were 0-0-5 with five scoreless ties in 2015. 

http://vul.sidhelp.com/schedule/2/3.php

[USee]

An article on UWW's first opponent, IWU.

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-wesleyan/early-schedule-mandates-sense-of-urgency-from-iwu-football-team/article_755a6da2-4106-55e9-92bb-5998dd993679.html

[BoBo]

I see UWO added a game:
SEPT. 9
FOOTBALL 1:00 PM
VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG

According to a website that claims to be their official athletic website, the Dragons were 0-0-5 with five scoreless ties in 2015. 

http://vul.sidhelp.com/schedule/2/3.php

Sounds like another Faith College, but this time the school appears to have actual buildings. Head Coach/OC is Jimmie Joe. Not sure if Jimmie Joe is his complete name or not. Oshkosh sure knows how to pick'em!

Bet you a nickle this game doesn't end up tied.