FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[OzJohnnie]

Completely different subject and one I should probably raise on the ASC board, but I feel it may be bad timing.

There is a lot of talk about UMHB being a dynasty. I greatly admire the accomplishments of their program and I've heard UWW players talk about how tough they are to play.
They have three appearances in the Stagg w one national championship and two losses. St. Thomas is one appearance behind in recent years.

Doesn't it take more than conference dominance and one national title to earn the dynasty label?

Funny you said that because I was thinking the same thing after a SJU fan compared MHB to the Mount Union dynasty for the past 20+ years? I was like, really?!?!? One Stagg Bowl win and a few appearances is all it takes?

When I say stuff like that about UWW, I get reminded from Mount fans that 13 > 6.

Who did that?  We need to hand out some demerits, possibly detention.

[OzJohnnie]

@ USee, I'll cool it. I probably read tone into your posts that wasn't there. Inherent limitation of these boards, even with emojicons. Mea Culpa

I don't know what to think regarding Bethel vs. UWW. I'm a ball of nerves.

My gut says, this Bethel team is special and playing really confident, inspired football.

My brain says, this is a purple power deep in the playoffs, temper all optimism.

I think Bethel is a really complete team, but I wish Roste had a few more years experience under his belt. And while I think Bethel is really athletic and physical. I also know UWW is definitely going to be the most athletic & physical team we've faced all year. Interested/nervous to see how our combo of the two stacks up against yours.

OzJohnnie with a sarcastic meme in 3...2...1....

[hazzben]

 

[OzJohnnie]

@ USee, I'll cool it. I probably read tone into your posts that wasn't there. Inherent limitation of these boards, even with emojicons. Mea Culpa

I don't know what to think regarding Bethel vs. UWW. I'm a ball of nerves.

My gut says, this Bethel team is special and playing really confident, inspired football.

My brain says, this is a purple power deep in the playoffs, temper all optimism.

I think Bethel is a really complete team, but I wish Roste had a few more years experience under his belt. And while I think Bethel is really athletic and physical. I also know UWW is definitely going to be the most athletic & physical team we've faced all year. Interested/nervous to see how our combo of the two stacks up against yours.

OzJohnnie with a sarcastic meme in 3...2...1....

Yeah I mean it as a combo. SJU is maybe more athletic (my gut), but I'm guessing UWW is the most complete combo of the two.

Possibly.  I haven't watched but snippets of UWW this year so don't really know.  I'm just assuming this team is 90% of the great teams five years ago until I see how they go against you guys.

[OzJohnnie]

Funny you said that because I was thinking the same thing after a SJU fan compared MHB to the Mount Union dynasty for the past 20+ years? I was like, really?!?!? One Stagg Bowl win and a few appearances is all it takes?

When I say stuff like that about UWW, I get reminded from Mount fans that 13 > 6.

Reading comprehension problems, man.  Dusty didn't compare dynasty's, he compared this years UHMB team to teams from the 20-year UMU dynasty.  Different.

Appropriately sarcastic meme below.

[emma17]

Hazz,

No worries. I probably injected tone into my posts that wasn't there. Wouldn't be the first time.....I started all this by saying I am really intrigued by this game as Bethel is playing at a high level and UWW is, well....as you mention a purple power in the quarters. I think having a great defense and being able to run the ball is a formula for success, now the Royals have to show they can beat an elite team that does the same thing.

Nice work guys- Men being men and owning it.

I'll probably be checking D3 boards in the middle of the night myself, pretty hyped for this game.

[02 Warhawk]

Funny you said that because I was thinking the same thing after a SJU fan compared MHB to the Mount Union dynasty for the past 20+ years? I was like, really?!?!? One Stagg Bowl win and a few appearances is all it takes?

When I say stuff like that about UWW, I get reminded from Mount fans that 13 > 6.

Reading comprehension problems, man.  Dusty didn't compare dynasty's, he compared this years UHMB team to teams from the 20-year UMU dynasty.  Different.

Appropriately sarcastic meme below.

Still a stretch of a comparison, no matter how it's interpreted.

[emma17]

Funny you said that because I was thinking the same thing after a SJU fan compared MHB to the Mount Union dynasty for the past 20+ years? I was like, really?!?!? One Stagg Bowl win and a few appearances is all it takes?

When I say stuff like that about UWW, I get reminded from Mount fans that 13 > 6.

Reading comprehension problems, man.  Dusty didn't compare dynasty's, he compared this years UHMB team to teams from the 20-year UMU dynasty.  Different.

Appropriately sarcastic meme below.

Still a stretch of a comparison, no matter how it's interpreted.

You know what's not a stretch comparison? The guns on Ed Hochuli and the guns on 02. Bam.

[brewhawk]

Lance is going for the MAC championship tonight on ESPN 2. Bring it home Lance #foreverUWW

[BoBo]

Kind of surprised Hansen has UWW favorites by 11.3 (with MHB being 10.6 over SJU). I would think the game would be closer than that.

What kind of accuracy does this Hansen computer have? Has any independent source ever attempted to find out or do all you guys just blindly accept what it tells you?

Well, last week NCC was favored by 5.5 and lost by 3. All predictive models are limited by their nature. That said, when HansenRatings was participating in the pickems last year, he did pretty well in various conferences.

How's that for a ringing endorsement?  I've participated in various pickems, too, without any computer, scientific method or preparation - just flipping a quarter - and done pretty well also.

[02 Warhawk]

Funny you said that because I was thinking the same thing after a SJU fan compared MHB to the Mount Union dynasty for the past 20+ years? I was like, really?!?!? One Stagg Bowl win and a few appearances is all it takes?

When I say stuff like that about UWW, I get reminded from Mount fans that 13 > 6.

Reading comprehension problems, man.  Dusty didn't compare dynasty's, he compared this years UHMB team to teams from the 20-year UMU dynasty.  Different.

Appropriately sarcastic meme below.

Still a stretch of a comparison, no matter how it's interpreted.

You know what's not a stretch comparison? The guns on Ed Hochuli and the guns on 02. Bam.

True

[bluenote]

I'm not sure this is gunna be a total shootout like at the CatDome in 2005.... WOW the memories! THX!   

[sjujohnnie]

I was rooting for Buffalo because of Lance Leipold & the Divsion III connection. Up 29-10 in the second half only to let Northern Illinois back in it & to win 30-29. Ouch! 

[WW]

I was rooting for Buffalo because of Lance Leipold & the Divsion III connection. Up 29-10 in the second half only to let Northern Illinois back in it & to win 30-29. Ouch!

Likely won't change the Bulls landing spot. MAC championship only appears to matter if you're highest ranked among non-Power-5 champs, and NIU surely isn't a contender there. Buffalo might remain the most attractive MAC bowl guest, but that just means choice among Famous Potato Bowl, Dollar General Bowl, et al, vs. another non-Power-5, most likely Sun Belt.

Shoutout to any y'all in the Perk lots and stands today. I won't be one of you. Bring plenty of hand warmers and Fireball. Go 'Hawks!

[BoBo]

Game day is finally here.

Bethel coach on playing Whitewater, "I hope they don't eat our guys." What? Does he think UWW is a bunch of cannibals?