FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[bleedpurple]

Let's hope Wiz's test comes back clear before travel date.

I would think UWW will be better served with longer sustained drives from the Warhawk offense for this game in particular. That Salisbury option offense is pretty good at keeping the defense on the field for long stretches.

Or, we jump on them early and they get less and less comfortable playing from behind as the game wears on. Nothing makes a Salisbury offense less comfortable than falling behind by three scores or more.

[colinsteinke]

Let's hope Wiz's test comes back clear before travel date.

I would think UWW will be better served with longer sustained drives from the Warhawk offense for this game in particular. That Salisbury option offense is pretty good at keeping the defense on the field for long stretches.

Or, we jump on them early and they get less and less comfortable playing from behind as the game wears on. Nothing makes a Salisbury offense less comfortable than falling behind by three scores or more.

Given how heavy Salisbury is on running the ball, I don't think they're really built to come from behind quickly. A couple of quick scores could seal the deal early given how dominant our defense looked on Saturday.

[02 Warhawk]

Let's hope Wiz's test comes back clear before travel date.

I would think UWW will be better served with longer sustained drives from the Warhawk offense for this game in particular. That Salisbury option offense is pretty good at keeping the defense on the field for long stretches.

Or, we jump on them early and they get less and less comfortable playing from behind as the game wears on. Nothing makes a Salisbury offense less comfortable than falling behind by three scores or more.

Given how heavy Salisbury is on running the ball, I don't think they're really built to come from behind quickly. A couple of quick scores could seal the deal early given how dominant our defense looked on Saturday.

Yup, that's why they don't do particularly well against the top tier teams in the playoffs.

[emma17]

Let's hope Wiz's test comes back clear before travel date.

I would think UWW will be better served with longer sustained drives from the Warhawk offense for this game in particular. That Salisbury option offense is pretty good at keeping the defense on the field for long stretches.

Or, we jump on them early and they get less and less comfortable playing from behind as the game wears on. Nothing makes a Salisbury offense less comfortable than falling behind by three scores or more.

Given how heavy Salisbury is on running the ball, I don't think they're really built to come from behind quickly. A couple of quick scores could seal the deal early given how dominant our defense looked on Saturday.

Yup, that's why they don't do particularly well against the top tier teams in the playoffs.

True enough. It's also true that quick strike teams don't do particularly well in the playoffs.

[bleedpurple]

Let's hope Wiz's test comes back clear before travel date.

I would think UWW will be better served with longer sustained drives from the Warhawk offense for this game in particular. That Salisbury option offense is pretty good at keeping the defense on the field for long stretches.

Or, we jump on them early and they get less and less comfortable playing from behind as the game wears on. Nothing makes a Salisbury offense less comfortable than falling behind by three scores or more.

Given how heavy Salisbury is on running the ball, I don't think they're really built to come from behind quickly. A couple of quick scores could seal the deal early given how dominant our defense looked on Saturday.

Yup, that's why they don't do particularly well against the top tier teams in the playoffs.

True enough. It's also true that quick strike teams don't do particularly well in the playoffs.

Yeah, Mount Union for example, has really struggled over the years.

[02 Warhawk]

Let's hope Wiz's test comes back clear before travel date.

I would think UWW will be better served with longer sustained drives from the Warhawk offense for this game in particular. That Salisbury option offense is pretty good at keeping the defense on the field for long stretches.

Or, we jump on them early and they get less and less comfortable playing from behind as the game wears on. Nothing makes a Salisbury offense less comfortable than falling behind by three scores or more.

Given how heavy Salisbury is on running the ball, I don't think they're really built to come from behind quickly. A couple of quick scores could seal the deal early given how dominant our defense looked on Saturday.

Yup, that's why they don't do particularly well against the top tier teams in the playoffs.

True enough. It's also true that quick strike teams don't do particularly well in the playoffs.

Yeah, Mount Union for example, has really struggled over the years.

Was thinking the same thing. Kmic, Garçon, Shorts. All of them torched UWW for big plays en route to winning the Stagg Bowls '05, '06 and '08.

Not to mention the ones they won before UWW came into the Stagg Bowl picture.

[BigMark]

What a great games on deck! Lets dive in

UWO vs Northern Michigan- What a match up. Northern Michigan comes in 1-0 with a good win against McKendree. Looking at the box score Northern Michigan flat out got after them in all the stats but the score. Interesting bit is Dylan Chmura is their OL coach. Father had a decent career with the green and gold. They also have Pat Perles calling their offense so have plenty of well travled coaches. I just do not think that UWO can go on the road and steal on. Should be a decent game but Northern Michigan gets it late. Northern gets this one by 14

UWW at Salisbury- People forget that Kevin Bullis was at UWRF when they were running the option and he would see every day in practice. I think they will have a solid plan to defend the option this year and run away with it late. I think warhawks by 28+.

UWRF at Hendrix- Very interesting game here. Hendrix is receiving votes in the top 25. Falcons looked very good in the home opener. I think UWRF might be able to pull an upset here on the road. Give me the Falcons by 7

UW-Stout vs Norberts- I really like this Stout team. Have a veteran group on the offensive side of the football. I think they get after the Norbs here. Stout by 21

UWEC vs Loras- The surprise team of the week goes to UWEC. I watched the entire game at home. They got after it and that run game is going to be an issue for teams. I am not going to move them up to the top tier after beating Luther, but they might be a sleeper. They win this one by 31

UW Point vs Simpson- Point got after Mayville State. They look to be solid on the defensive side of the ball. Hero looks like the QB I was hoping we would see. SImpson got blitzed on their trip down to Texas. I think Point wins this by 24

UWP vs Bethel- GAME OF THE WEEK. Man am I excited to watch this one. I am going to make the drive over and watch this one I think. Two completely different styles of play. WIAC vs MIAC. Does it get any better for a non conference game? I hope I am wrong here but Bethel will wear down UWP. I think Bethel will get this one by 6

UWL vs Dubuque- I am high on this UWL team. The new transfer QB came in and did what he was suppose to do. Dakota State has been really good on D in the past and to put up 42 fairly easy on them is a massive win for UWL. I think UWL wins here by 24.

Open for discussions

[bleedpurple]

What a great games on deck! Lets dive in

UWO vs Northern Michigan- What a match up. Northern Michigan comes in 1-0 with a good win against McKendree. Looking at the box score Northern Michigan flat out got after them in all the stats but the score. Interesting bit is Dylan Chmura is their OL coach. Father had a decent career with the green and gold. They also have Pat Perles calling their offense so have plenty of well travled coaches. I just do not think that UWO can go on the road and steal on. Should be a decent game but Northern Michigan gets it late. Northern gets this one by 14

UWW at Salisbury- People forget that Kevin Bullis was at UWRF when they were running the option and he would see every day in practice. I think they will have a solid plan to defend the option this year and run away with it late. I think warhawks by 28+.

UWRF at Hendrix- Very interesting game here. Hendrix is receiving votes in the top 25. Falcons looked very good in the home opener. I think UWRF might be able to pull an upset here on the road. Give me the Falcons by 7

UW-Stout vs Norberts- I really like this Stout team. Have a veteran group on the offensive side of the football. I think they get after the Norbs here. Stout by 21

UWEC vs Loras- The surprise team of the week goes to UWEC. I watched the entire game at home. They got after it and that run game is going to be an issue for teams. I am not going to move them up to the top tier after beating Luther, but they might be a sleeper. They win this one by 31

UW Point vs Simpson- Point got after Mayville State. They look to be solid on the defensive side of the ball. Hero looks like the QB I was hoping we would see. SImpson got blitzed on their trip down to Texas. I think Point wins this by 24

UWP vs Bethel- GAME OF THE WEEK. Man am I excited to watch this one. I am going to make the drive over and watch this one I think. Two completely different styles of play. WIAC vs MIAC. Does it get any better for a non conference game? I hope I am wrong here but Bethel will wear down UWP. I think Bethel will get this one by 6

UWL vs Dubuque- I am high on this UWL team. The new transfer QB came in and did what he was suppose to do. Dakota State has been really good on D in the past and to put up 42 fairly easy on them is a massive win for UWL. I think UWL wins here by 24.

Open for discussions

Thanks Mark. Interesting reading for sure. Before a MWC guy comes after you, I'd encourage an edit to drop the s you added to the end of St. Norbert. They seem to hate that.

I'll take UW-0. Unless the culture up there has changed drastically in the last 12 months, NMU is just bad.
28 plus win by UWW is asking a lot. But they might come close. I'll go 38-13 Warhawks.
I hope you are right re RF, but I think Hendrix in a squeaker.
Stout by 21 sounds about right.
EC by 31 sounds like a lot but Loras is not good. So sure.
Point vs Simpson. I need to see more from Pt to go that strong. I'll say Point by 10.
UWP vs Bethel. You have more faith in the Pio's than I do. I'll say Bethel by 14.
I could see UWL winning by 30 plus.

[WW]

What a great games on deck! Lets dive in

UWO vs Northern Michigan- What a match up. Northern Michigan comes in 1-0 with a good win against McKendree. Looking at the box score Northern Michigan flat out got after them in all the stats but the score. Interesting bit is Dylan Chmura is their OL coach. Father had a decent career with the green and gold. They also have Pat Perles calling their offense so have plenty of well travled coaches. I just do not think that UWO can go on the road and steal on. Should be a decent game but Northern Michigan gets it late. Northern gets this one by 14

UWW at Salisbury- People forget that Kevin Bullis was at UWRF when they were running the option and he would see every day in practice. I think they will have a solid plan to defend the option this year and run away with it late. I think warhawks by 28+.

UWRF at Hendrix- Very interesting game here. Hendrix is receiving votes in the top 25. Falcons looked very good in the home opener. I think UWRF might be able to pull an upset here on the road. Give me the Falcons by 7

UW-Stout vs Norberts- I really like this Stout team. Have a veteran group on the offensive side of the football. I think they get after the Norbs here. Stout by 21

UWEC vs Loras- The surprise team of the week goes to UWEC. I watched the entire game at home. They got after it and that run game is going to be an issue for teams. I am not going to move them up to the top tier after beating Luther, but they might be a sleeper. They win this one by 31

UW Point vs Simpson- Point got after Mayville State. They look to be solid on the defensive side of the ball. Hero looks like the QB I was hoping we would see. SImpson got blitzed on their trip down to Texas. I think Point wins this by 24

UWP vs Bethel- GAME OF THE WEEK. Man am I excited to watch this one. I am going to make the drive over and watch this one I think. Two completely different styles of play. WIAC vs MIAC. Does it get any better for a non conference game? I hope I am wrong here but Bethel will wear down UWP. I think Bethel will get this one by 6

UWL vs Dubuque- I am high on this UWL team. The new transfer QB came in and did what he was suppose to do. Dakota State has been really good on D in the past and to put up 42 fairly easy on them is a massive win for UWL. I think UWL wins here by 24.

Open for discussions

Thanks Mark. Interesting reading for sure. Before a MWC guy comes after you, I'd encourage an edit to drop the s you added to the end of St. Norbert. They seem to hate that.

I'll take UW-0. Unless the culture up there has changed drastically in the last 12 months, NMU is just bad.
28 plus win by UWW is asking a lot. But they might come close. I'll go 38-13 Warhawks.
I hope you are right re RF, but I think Hendrix in a squeaker.
Stout by 21 sounds about right.
EC by 31 sounds like a lot but Loras is not good. So sure.
Point vs Simpson. I need to see more from Pt to go that strong. I'll say Point by 10.
UWP vs Bethel. You have more faith in the Pio's than I do. I'll say Bethel by 14.
I could see UWL winning by 30 plus.

Re Norb, that would be a NACC guy now... They had trouble getting much going vs Loras. While that supports a Stout-by-21 vision, I'm more inclined to think Stout-by-7 in consideration of what could be a pretty strong D. And EC by 10.

Simpson would be a nice win for the Pointers. And yeah, Bethel by 14. They're good.

[emma17]

Let's hope Wiz's test comes back clear before travel date.

I would think UWW will be better served with longer sustained drives from the Warhawk offense for this game in particular. That Salisbury option offense is pretty good at keeping the defense on the field for long stretches.

Or, we jump on them early and they get less and less comfortable playing from behind as the game wears on. Nothing makes a Salisbury offense less comfortable than falling behind by three scores or more.

Given how heavy Salisbury is on running the ball, I don't think they're really built to come from behind quickly. A couple of quick scores could seal the deal early given how dominant our defense looked on Saturday.

Yup, that's why they don't do particularly well against the top tier teams in the playoffs.

True enough. It's also true that quick strike teams don't do particularly well in the playoffs.

Yeah, Mount Union for example, has really struggled over the years.

Was thinking the same thing. Kmic, Garçon, Shorts. All of them torched UWW for big plays en route to winning the Stagg Bowls '05, '06 and '08.

Not to mention the ones they won before UWW came into the Stagg Bowl picture.

Only one game into the season and we take up where we left off.
For clarification, I don't consider long touchdown runs as part of a "quick strike offense"- it's my opinion.
02 and Bleed - I think you'd be surprised at the low number of Mt Union drives that were quick strike against UWW or in general. 08 had two in first quarter- absolutely an anomaly.
Take a look at the Mt box score vs Westminster last week. 4 (31 yd TD run), 6 and 7 play drives all ended w a rushing TD. Then 11, 11, 10 and 9 play drives ending in TD's. Take a look at UWW's scoring drives.

I'm not jumping to any conclusions about this year's UWW team (I hardly saw any of the broadcast due to technical difficulties somewhere along the line)- sometimes a team can't help but score.
That said, the game plan sets the stage. These non con games are the time to work on the team's identity/strength.
We saw the struggles UWW had when the UWO OC came to candyland.

Mark my words, if this

[bleedpurple]

Let's hope Wiz's test comes back clear before travel date.

I would think UWW will be better served with longer sustained drives from the Warhawk offense for this game in particular. That Salisbury option offense is pretty good at keeping the defense on the field for long stretches.

Or, we jump on them early and they get less and less comfortable playing from behind as the game wears on. Nothing makes a Salisbury offense less comfortable than falling behind by three scores or more.

Given how heavy Salisbury is on running the ball, I don't think they're really built to come from behind quickly. A couple of quick scores could seal the deal early given how dominant our defense looked on Saturday.

Yup, that's why they don't do particularly well against the top tier teams in the playoffs.

True enough. It's also true that quick strike teams don't do particularly well in the playoffs.

Yeah, Mount Union for example, has really struggled over the years.

Was thinking the same thing. Kmic, Garçon, Shorts. All of them torched UWW for big plays en route to winning the Stagg Bowls '05, '06 and '08.

Not to mention the ones they won before UWW came into the Stagg Bowl picture.

Only one game into the season and we take up where we left off.
For clarification, I don't consider long touchdown runs as part of a "quick strike offense"- it's my opinion.
02 and Bleed - I think you'd be surprised at the low number of Mt Union drives that were quick strike against UWW or in general. 08 had two in first quarter- absolutely an anomaly.
Take a look at the Mt box score vs Westminster last week. 4 (31 yd TD run), 6 and 7 play drives all ended w a rushing TD. Then 11, 11, 10 and 9 play drives ending in TD's. Take a look at UWW's scoring drives.

I'm not jumping to any conclusions about this year's UWW team (I hardly saw any of the broadcast due to technical difficulties somewhere along the line)- sometimes a team can't help but score.
That said, the game plan sets the stage. These non con games are the time to work on the team's identity/strength.
We saw the struggles UWW had when the UWO OC came to candyland.

Mark my words, if this

I can't mark your words if you don't type them.

I did as you suggested and looked at each of UW-W's first half scoring drives:

One note: Each drive started in Carthage territory. That certainly opens up the playbook. It also can limit the number of plays necessary to score:

Scoring Drive One: 41 yards.  Alex Peete scores on a 35 yard run. Not "quick strike" by your definition.
Scoring Drive Two: 47 yards.  47 yard TD pass from Max Meylor to Tyler Holte. Quick strike by all definitions.
Scoring Drive Three: 7 plays, 59 yards: Longest run of the drive 26 yards. Longest completion 15 yards. TD, Alex Peete one yard run.  Not "quick strike".
Scoring Drive Four: 4 plays, 44 yards: Longest passes: 15 yard screen pass, 20 yard completion. TD, Alex Peete one yard run. Not exactly bombs away.
Scoring Drive Five: 12 plays, 59 yards.  I'm assuming that's what you are looking for.
Scoring Drive Six: 45 yards.  45 yard TD from Meylor to tight end Michael Berentes. Quick Strike

To each his own, but not finding anything to worry about.

[02 Warhawk]

Let's hope Wiz's test comes back clear before travel date.

I would think UWW will be better served with longer sustained drives from the Warhawk offense for this game in particular. That Salisbury option offense is pretty good at keeping the defense on the field for long stretches.

Or, we jump on them early and they get less and less comfortable playing from behind as the game wears on. Nothing makes a Salisbury offense less comfortable than falling behind by three scores or more.

Given how heavy Salisbury is on running the ball, I don't think they're really built to come from behind quickly. A couple of quick scores could seal the deal early given how dominant our defense looked on Saturday.

Yup, that's why they don't do particularly well against the top tier teams in the playoffs.

True enough. It's also true that quick strike teams don't do particularly well in the playoffs.

Yeah, Mount Union for example, has really struggled over the years.

Was thinking the same thing. Kmic, Garçon, Shorts. All of them torched UWW for big plays en route to winning the Stagg Bowls '05, '06 and '08.

Not to mention the ones they won before UWW came into the Stagg Bowl picture.

Only one game into the season and we take up where we left off.
For clarification, I don't consider long touchdown runs as part of a "quick strike offense"- it's my opinion.
02 and Bleed - I think you'd be surprised at the low number of Mt Union drives that were quick strike against UWW or in general. 08 had two in first quarter- absolutely an anomaly.
Take a look at the Mt box score vs Westminster last week. 4 (31 yd TD run), 6 and 7 play drives all ended w a rushing TD. Then 11, 11, 10 and 9 play drives ending in TD's. Take a look at UWW's scoring drives.

I'm not jumping to any conclusions about this year's UWW team (I hardly saw any of the broadcast due to technical difficulties somewhere along the line)- sometimes a team can't help but score.
That said, the game plan sets the stage. These non con games are the time to work on the team's identity/strength.
We saw the struggles UWW had when the UWO OC came to candyland.

Mark my words, if this

I can't mark your words if you don't type them.

I did as you suggested and looked at each of UW-W's first half scoring drives:

One note: Each drive started in Carthage territory. That certainly opens up the playbook. It also can limit the number of plays necessary to score:

Scoring Drive One: 41 yards.  Alex Peete scores on a 35 yard run. Not "quick strike" by your definition.
Scoring Drive Two: 47 yards.  47 yard TD pass from Max Meylor to Tyler Holte. Quick strike by all definitions.
Scoring Drive Three: 7 plays, 59 yards: Longest run of the drive 26 yards. Longest completion 15 yards. TD, Alex Peete one yard run.  Not "quick strike".
Scoring Drive Four: 4 plays, 44 yards: Longest passes: 15 yard screen pass, 20 yard completion. TD, Alex Peete one yard run. Not exactly bombs away.
Scoring Drive Five: 12 plays, 59 yards.  I'm assuming that's what you are looking for.
Scoring Drive Six: 45 yards.  45 yard TD from Meylor to tight end Michael Berentes. Quick Strike

To each his own, but not finding anything to worry about.

Plus Carthage just wasn't that good. I really don't think we have to worry about UWW scoring too quick, too often each week. Especially with tougher competition on the horizon.

[hazzben]

Plus Carthage just wasn't that good. I really don't think we have to worry about UWW scoring too quick, too often each week. Especially with tougher competition on the horizon.

I thought Massey said it was a pickem 

[WW]

Yes. Assuming that Ryan Wisniewski didn't flunk out of school or do anything that would poorly reflect on himself or the program would be a very good assumption!

I'm going with- he transferred to LaCrosse.

I said it would be a good assumption that he didn't "do anything that would poorly reflect on himself."

Well I see Wis on the sidelines, in shorts and his jersey. so I can confirm he didn't transfer. 

A quick story that may or may not be relevant to this situation.  A number of years ago, we had a kid who suffered an injury that required a diagnostic test. The injury wasn't all that physically limiting, but the result of the test was very important to know the risk of further injury. He wasn't on the roster or two-deep because  it wouldn't have been prudent without the results of the test. Late in the second week, the test result came back and all was clear. I believe he played in game two. If I remember right, the opposing coach wasn't too happy. But it wasn't that we tried to conceal anything, we just didn't know he'd be available until after the two-deep had been submitted. Two deeps and rosters aren't set in stone. Truthfully, the other coach should have assumed he was playing and prepared accordingly. Fair warning.

Well whaddaya know. The kid who may or may not have been pertained to by the above story (that may or may not be relevant) is back on the roster.

[bleedpurple]

Yes. Assuming that Ryan Wisniewski didn't flunk out of school or do anything that would poorly reflect on himself or the program would be a very good assumption!

I'm going with- he transferred to LaCrosse.

I said it would be a good assumption that he didn't "do anything that would poorly reflect on himself."

Well I see Wis on the sidelines, in shorts and his jersey. so I can confirm he didn't transfer. 

A quick story that may or may not be relevant to this situation.  A number of years ago, we had a kid who suffered an injury that required a diagnostic test. The injury wasn't all that physically limiting, but the result of the test was very important to know the risk of further injury. He wasn't on the roster or two-deep because  it wouldn't have been prudent without the results of the test. Late in the second week, the test result came back and all was clear. I believe he played in game two. If I remember right, the opposing coach wasn't too happy. But it wasn't that we tried to conceal anything, we just didn't know he'd be available until after the two-deep had been submitted. Two deeps and rosters aren't set in stone. Truthfully, the other coach should have assumed he was playing and prepared accordingly. Fair warning.

Well whaddaya know. The kid who may or may not have been pertained to by the above story (that may or may not be relevant) is back on the roster.

Huh. The term blind squirrel comes to mind.