FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[BoBo]

Any speculation (and/or do any of you have some inside inclination ) as to who may succeed Schmidt at UW-Lacrosse?  Will they promote from the current staff or go outside?

Also, I understand some of the opinion as to why he would want to move on, especially to DII Northern State?  However, I also understand, as he said, that it was an opportunity he believed he could not pass up.  On the other hand, at least he won't ever have experienced the feelings and memory that come with being fired by one's alma mater.  I've always believed that while it is a great lifetime opportunity and experience for a coach to be hired by their alma mater, but also can imagine the disappointment and, in some cases, the emotional "scar" that can leave on a person for the rest of their lives.  Yet, we all know that is just part of the profession and the chance that any coach takes in those types of situations.  Anyway, I wish him and his family all the best and also wish UW-L all the best in securing their next head coach for a storied and good program.

He was in no danger of being fired. He was very well liked.

The only thing worse than being well liked is having your boss publicly state your job is secure. Next thing you know you're out wondering why you were fired. Happens all he time. To say he was in no danger of being fired because he was well liked is a bunch of nonsense. Well liked guys get fired too.

[hazzben]

Any speculation (and/or do any of you have some inside inclination ) as to who may succeed Schmidt at UW-Lacrosse?  Will they promote from the current staff or go outside?

Also, I understand some of the opinion as to why he would want to move on, especially to DII Northern State?  However, I also understand, as he said, that it was an opportunity he believed he could not pass up.  On the other hand, at least he won't ever have experienced the feelings and memory that come with being fired by one's alma mater.  I've always believed that while it is a great lifetime opportunity and experience for a coach to be hired by their alma mater, but also can imagine the disappointment and, in some cases, the emotional "scar" that can leave on a person for the rest of their lives.  Yet, we all know that is just part of the profession and the chance that any coach takes in those types of situations.  Anyway, I wish him and his family all the best and also wish UW-L all the best in securing their next head coach for a storied and good program.

He was in no danger of being fired. He was very well liked.

By state law, they'll have to post the job for 6 weeks or something like that, so it'll be a while before we know the next guy. I'm sure the AD will make a statement that a "national search" will soon be underway for the next head coach, and I believe that to be true. LaCrosse is a good gig. Nice facilities, gorgeous campus, resources, and enrollment growing so fast they can't house 'em all. Last year, they had 80 freshmen report to camp, and I believe a similar number this year.

There's a guy I'd bet a quarter on right now, but I'm not gonna start that yack until I know for sure he's a candidate.

Serious question if chryst left UW, would they seriously have to wait 6 weeks to name a successor? That's a crazy timeline in today's Power 5 fb landscape. If not, it's a serious double standard.

[emma17]

I think it's freaking rude of Schmidt to do this during UWW semi-final week. You want attention? Make the playoffs.
Hey UWL, get yourselves and your storyline to the back of the dang bus and wait your turn.

[WarhawkDad]

I think it's freaking rude of Schmidt to do this during UWW semi-final week. You want attention? Make the playoffs.
Hey UWL, get yourselves and your storyline to the back of the dang bus and wait your turn.

Now that was funny!     

[stanbob]

Well, what a game to come this weekend.  I can't wait.  The ancient enemy.  The old foe.

Your victory over UHMD was like two heavy weights standing two-to-two and one smashing the other.  This week is the heavyweight smasher vs the dancer.  The big questions will be can the Whitewater defense slowdown AirJohnnie?  And can the Johnnie defense take a four quarter beating and keep getting the offense the ball?

Massey makes UWW to be a four point favourite, 34-30.  I don't reckon it will be that close if the score is that high.  If it's less than 25 for both teams then I favour UWW, but if the Jays get more than that and if Erdmann continues his post-season form and passes for 400+ at least 4 TD's then I'm going with the Jays.  Wheaton was a hard contest, though, so our boys will be pretty bruised up.  I hope they recover well.

This game is for much more than a battle of old foes smasher v dancer, it's for the very existence of the sport as we know it. Should St. John's be allowed to advance along with NCC, young fans everywhere will develop a dangerous, misguided understanding of football. They'd likely see two QB's slinging the ball around for another 1,000 yard 7 on 7 game. Next thing you know helmets and shoulder pads will be replaced by floral decorated belt flags and pretty bandanas.
UWW must do it's part to preserve football as it was intended to be played.

From a state that boasts the infamous aaron rogers tutu rule, this is quite the statement...

[WW]

Any speculation (and/or do any of you have some inside inclination ) as to who may succeed Schmidt at UW-Lacrosse?  Will they promote from the current staff or go outside?

Also, I understand some of the opinion as to why he would want to move on, especially to DII Northern State?  However, I also understand, as he said, that it was an opportunity he believed he could not pass up.  On the other hand, at least he won't ever have experienced the feelings and memory that come with being fired by one's alma mater.  I've always believed that while it is a great lifetime opportunity and experience for a coach to be hired by their alma mater, but also can imagine the disappointment and, in some cases, the emotional "scar" that can leave on a person for the rest of their lives.  Yet, we all know that is just part of the profession and the chance that any coach takes in those types of situations.  Anyway, I wish him and his family all the best and also wish UW-L all the best in securing their next head coach for a storied and good program.

He was in no danger of being fired. He was very well liked.

The only thing worse than being well liked is having your boss publicly state your job is secure. Next thing you know you're out wondering why you were fired. Happens all he time. To say he was in no danger of being fired because he was well liked is a bunch of nonsense. Well liked guys get fired too.

Booboo if you want nonsense reverse your eyeballs into your skull. Lay out the case for firing Schmidt.

[bleedpurple]

Well, what a game to come this weekend.  I can't wait.  The ancient enemy.  The old foe.

Your victory over UHMD was like two heavy weights standing two-to-two and one smashing the other.  This week is the heavyweight smasher vs the dancer.  The big questions will be can the Whitewater defense slowdown AirJohnnie?  And can the Johnnie defense take a four quarter beating and keep getting the offense the ball?

Massey makes UWW to be a four point favourite, 34-30.  I don't reckon it will be that close if the score is that high.  If it's less than 25 for both teams then I favour UWW, but if the Jays get more than that and if Erdmann continues his post-season form and passes for 400+ at least 4 TD's then I'm going with the Jays.  Wheaton was a hard contest, though, so our boys will be pretty bruised up.  I hope they recover well.

This game is for much more than a battle of old foes smasher v dancer, it's for the very existence of the sport as we know it. Should St. John's be allowed to advance along with NCC, young fans everywhere will develop a dangerous, misguided understanding of football. They'd likely see two QB's slinging the ball around for another 1,000 yard 7 on 7 game. Next thing you know helmets and shoulder pads will be replaced by floral decorated belt flags and pretty bandanas.
UWW must do it's part to preserve football as it was intended to be played.

From a state that boasts the infamous aaron rogers tutu rule, this is quite the statement...

Emma is a Bears fan.

[bleedpurple]

During the post game press conference yesterday, Warhawk safety and captain Nate Tranel gave a glimpse into the Hawks' mindset heading into this week:

"I don't think it will ever erase the feeling we had last year," Tranel said. "It's always in the back of our mind all right, well, now we have another game. Yes, right now we're going to celebrate and enjoy the night together. This is a huge accomplishment for us, but we're never going to forget about that feeling from last year. We lost in the fourth round last year and we're going into the fourth round this year. ...

"It's nice that we got this win, but we can't forget about (the loss) because that's what drives us every day."

Do you have a link for the video of this press conference?

Here is the UW-W press conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEk8GHYGNOk

[WW]

Any speculation (and/or do any of you have some inside inclination ) as to who may succeed Schmidt at UW-Lacrosse?  Will they promote from the current staff or go outside?

Also, I understand some of the opinion as to why he would want to move on, especially to DII Northern State?  However, I also understand, as he said, that it was an opportunity he believed he could not pass up.  On the other hand, at least he won't ever have experienced the feelings and memory that come with being fired by one's alma mater.  I've always believed that while it is a great lifetime opportunity and experience for a coach to be hired by their alma mater, but also can imagine the disappointment and, in some cases, the emotional "scar" that can leave on a person for the rest of their lives.  Yet, we all know that is just part of the profession and the chance that any coach takes in those types of situations.  Anyway, I wish him and his family all the best and also wish UW-L all the best in securing their next head coach for a storied and good program.

He was in no danger of being fired. He was very well liked.

By state law, they'll have to post the job for 6 weeks or something like that, so it'll be a while before we know the next guy. I'm sure the AD will make a statement that a "national search" will soon be underway for the next head coach, and I believe that to be true. LaCrosse is a good gig. Nice facilities, gorgeous campus, resources, and enrollment growing so fast they can't house 'em all. Last year, they had 80 freshmen report to camp, and I believe a similar number this year.

There's a guy I'd bet a quarter on right now, but I'm not gonna start that yack until I know for sure he's a candidate.

Serious question if chryst left UW, would they seriously have to wait 6 weeks to name a successor? That's a crazy timeline in today's Power 5 fb landscape. If not, it's a serious double standard.

They would publicly identify the agreement. No ink till the posting period ended, however, which is how previous changeovers have happened

[bleedpurple]

Any speculation (and/or do any of you have some inside inclination ) as to who may succeed Schmidt at UW-Lacrosse?  Will they promote from the current staff or go outside?

Also, I understand some of the opinion as to why he would want to move on, especially to DII Northern State?  However, I also understand, as he said, that it was an opportunity he believed he could not pass up.  On the other hand, at least he won't ever have experienced the feelings and memory that come with being fired by one's alma mater.  I've always believed that while it is a great lifetime opportunity and experience for a coach to be hired by their alma mater, but also can imagine the disappointment and, in some cases, the emotional "scar" that can leave on a person for the rest of their lives.  Yet, we all know that is just part of the profession and the chance that any coach takes in those types of situations.  Anyway, I wish him and his family all the best and also wish UW-L all the best in securing their next head coach for a storied and good program.

He was in no danger of being fired. He was very well liked.

By state law, they'll have to post the job for 6 weeks or something like that, so it'll be a while before we know the next guy. I'm sure the AD will make a statement that a "national search" will soon be underway for the next head coach, and I believe that to be true. LaCrosse is a good gig. Nice facilities, gorgeous campus, resources, and enrollment growing so fast they can't house 'em all. Last year, they had 80 freshmen report to camp, and I believe a similar number this year.

There's a guy I'd bet a quarter on right now, but I'm not gonna start that yack until I know for sure he's a candidate.

Serious question if chryst left UW, would they seriously have to wait 6 weeks to name a successor? That's a crazy timeline in today's Power 5 fb landscape. If not, it's a serious double standard.

They would publicly identify the agreement. No ink till the posting period ended, however, which is how previous changeovers have happened

There is also an "emergency hire" provision that allows an institution to waive the six week period. Without a doubt, if Coach Chryst left, that would be granted in a heartbeat.

[formerd3db]

I'm hearing Mike Schmidt is gone from La Crosse. Going to D-II Northern State. He definitely pumped some juice into his alma mater but left before finishing the job. Anyone from up that way know why that move and why now?

Wow, leaving his alma mater for some ho-hum directional DII I had to look up to see where it is makes one wonder what happen with his relationship with UWL? Hope he enjoys recruiting South Dakota.

I would wager a guess that several good football players from the Coulee region will be playing ball at Northern State next season. Many of the Minnesota schools in that same conference have found the shopping for players in Wisconsin to their liking. With no D-2 competition in state a high number of next level talent leaves Wisconsin. I think Schmidt will probably do just fine in that category.

Agreed, he knows Wisconsin HS football and the recruiting landscape. SD doesn't have a ton of talent (especially local to Northern St), and the MN D2 schools & FCS I-29 schools have long made Wisc. a point of emphasis.

The reason the MN D2 schools (particularly eastern MNs, such as Duluth, WSU, Mankato) do well in Wisconsin is geography. Mom and Dad can still see those games. Northern State won't have that advantage.

Kind of an odd move. I get a young guy trying to build his resume, but elevating Northern State out of the pool of mediocrity in which it has always floated seems a tall task.

I never said that he was in danger of being fired. My comment was only in the general sense that such does happen at times and when it does, it can leave a "sour taste" for some when that occurs of one is at their alma mater. thanks

[bleedpurple]

I'm hearing Mike Schmidt is gone from La Crosse. Going to D-II Northern State. He definitely pumped some juice into his alma mater but left before finishing the job. Anyone from up that way know why that move and why now?

Wow, leaving his alma mater for some ho-hum directional DII I had to look up to see where it is makes one wonder what happen with his relationship with UWL? Hope he enjoys recruiting South Dakota.

Wonder if Lewandowski is going with him? The timing makes that possible.

My understanding is that it is unconnected. I am strongly guessing he ends up somewhere else. I am hearing that Evan is keeping his options open.  A couple things also lend credence to this.  First, there was a sensitive time period in which Coach Schmidt and Northern State were coming to an agreement, but for obvious reasons didn't want anything public. Right in the middle of that time period Lewandowski drops the Twitter bomb that he's leaving. If he were coordinating with Schmidt, I doubt that would have happened. Also, Lewandowski posted a highlight video on Twitter saying "Just need an opportunity".

Not saying Schmidt won't recruit him, but I don't think the events were connected. My guess is he is hoping to land D-I. if he doesn't find a situation he is comfortable with, he will re-evaluate and find a school that makes the most sense for him at that point.

[WW]

I'm hearing Mike Schmidt is gone from La Crosse. Going to D-II Northern State. He definitely pumped some juice into his alma mater but left before finishing the job. Anyone from up that way know why that move and why now?

Wow, leaving his alma mater for some ho-hum directional DII I had to look up to see where it is makes one wonder what happen with his relationship with UWL? Hope he enjoys recruiting South Dakota.

Wonder if Lewandowski is going with him? The timing makes that possible.

My understanding is that it is unconnected. I am strongly guessing he ends up somewhere else. I am hearing that Evan is keeping his options open.  A couple things also lend credence to this.  First, there was a sensitive time period in which Coach Schmidt and Northern State were coming to an agreement, but for obvious reasons didn't want anything public. Right in the middle of that time period Lewandowski drops the Twitter bomb that he's leaving. If he were coordinating with Schmidt, I doubt that would have happened. Also, Lewandowski posted a highlight video on Twitter saying "Just need an opportunity".

Not saying Schmidt won't recruit him, but I don't think the events were connected. My guess is he is hoping to land D-I. if he doesn't find a situation he is comfortable with, he will re-evaluate and find a school that makes the most sense for him at that point.

Further evidence that events are unconnected is fact that he entered the transfer portal, which he has claimed to do. Only reason a D3 kid would do that (which NCAA now allows) is to raise his exposure because as Pat pointed out, it's unnecessary to gain his release. He wouldn't need to raise awareness if his intent was to play for his old coach.

I know he had a Mankato offer out of HS, but not much else that I can find.

[badgerwarhawk]

It is possible to get the posting period waived and make an emergency hire but it's unlikely that would be granted this early in their offseason.  That is typically when the school is under the gun and has to make a quick hire. 

I agree with WW La Crosse is excellent spot. 

[MUC57]

Comments from an outsider

Really looking forward to the SJU - UWW game. A #7 vs a #8. Does it get any better than this?
Two outstanding teams in two outstanding programs. How do you predict a winner? Watch the game and find out.
I hope both teams stay injury free (one will go on to the Stagg) and that each team plays it's best.
May the better team win. Go Johnnies! Go Warhawks! 🏈