FB: American Rivers Conference

[DustySJU]

Central Dutch;  You are primed to beat, not just upset upstart WWW.  Your playoff experience and hunger serve you well. Play well Saturday and you will win.  I can't be quite so positive about Coe, I know their foe....

Johnnie up Central Dutch!  Find your victory come Saturday.

developing....

[Touchdown Tommy]

Well said DSJU, you are my idol.

[DustySJU]

Bus;  WHoahh, Meagan says:  "Bennie Up"!  See you next weekend in Collegeville!

[Touchdown Tommy]

DSJU,

Remind the Wick I want a date with her to spew some game at her.  Once you go Bus Driver you ain't never go back!!!

[Charlie Kohawk]

So how do Mick's burgers rate, Cobbernation? Beer is beer, but all burgers are not the same. I trust they use Grade A, Iowa corn-fed beef.

[IowaCityDad]

Dutchhawk and Kohawk,

Thank you again for the excellent advice.  I have heard some similar opinions about Cornell's structure.  We were there the weekend before last and had a good visit.  It may well have to do with the fact that the head coach was preparing to resign in 3 days, but neither my son or I got nearly the "good feelings" about the coaching staff as we did on our Central visit.  The academic part of the visit was excellent.  

We have the fullest confidence that he will do well wherever he goes.  He's been through a lot with his ADD, being tested every 6 months at The U of Iowa since he was 7 years old.  Based on his high test scores at The U of I, Dr Eyanson has always assured us that his challenges in the classroom have nothing to do with intelligence, but I think it took his ACT score before HE finally believed it.  I guess all of this has made me a bit over-protective!  

We look forward to meeting with the Wartburg coaches in a couple of weeks, as well as our Coe visit once they are free (hopefully not for quite a while!).  As I mentioned, my wife is a Coe alum and loved her experience there.  Interestingly, my wife went to HS in Fargo, and has many friends there.  I've never been there and we've kicked around the idea of going to the Coe game this Saturday, since we haven't seem them play yet.  UWW being so much closer is what is swaying us towards the Central game.
 
The only other non-IIAC schools we have seriously looked at are Upper Iowa, who has been heavily recruiting him, and Iowa who is encouraging him to walk-on (non-preferred walk-on).  He performed well at the Iowa padded camp this summer and made all-camp defense at DE.  He is much more interested in the D3 educational environment, along with a much better chance to play football.  

DutchFan, I'll definitely look for you if we end up going to UWW.  We were both very impressed with #10 last Saturday, that is for certain.  He seems to have excellent command of the offense, especially for a 1st year starter.  I also watched him a bit on the sidelines, and he appears to be a natural leader.  You should be very proud.

[The Show]

{Insert everything everyone else has said} and then add go to BV at the end!  8)

[IowaCityDad]

{Insert everything everyone else has said} and then add go to BV at the end!  8)

The Show... good point!  I have a cousin who is a BV alum and played football there back in the early 80's... He has been lobbying pretty hard for BV.  All of our families are from SE Iowa, and I think that the distance is the only downside my son sees...  15-20 family members have attended almost all of his HS games for years, and they'll go watch him play wherever in college.  We just hate to make them drive from Ottumwa/Bloomfield to Storm Lake for so many games! 

[repete]

Gosh Linfield is a smaller school  than Central and the Wildcats got a home game . . . how did that happen, AG?

[Pat Coleman]

Guess Already_Gone really didn't want to have an honest discussion -- he just deleted his username and took his ball and went home. Odd.

[coocooforcoekohawk]

IC dad,

       One thing Coe offers, in regards to their location, is a city environment.  Cedar Rapids is a place you can make an easy transition to after college because of the opportunities in a growing city.  I couldn't wait to move back to this area after life had taken me to some other places.  Pella and Waverly are pretty, but don't provide an easy transition into the community after college.  When you leave college it's nice to be able to stay in contact with people and hold on to your support group while you venture into real life.  There is a greater possibillity of that happening at Coe since there is more opportunities to start a career in Cedar Rapids than most other towns where IIAC schools are.  Internships also make that transition smoother.  In a growing city there are many more opportunities for internships which are vital for breaking into a career.
       I am not surprised that your wife loved her time at Coe.  I too loved my time there.  Addressing your son's need in a college I too had a similar situation as your son.  I had a very low grade point average, but tested well.  Cornell did not accept me, but Coe took a chance.  They felt that with a high test score I had the brains, and with the nurturing atmosphere that is provided by Coe professors we would make a great fit. 
        They were right.
 
Hope you can make it to Moorehead this weekend.

Go Kohawks!

[DutchFan2004]

Iowa City Dad,

Thanks for the kind words.  It has been a fun year and we only have good things to look forward to.  Sounds like your recruiting saga is the same as my sons.  Yes Upper Iowa wanted him, Coe, BV, Simpson, Iowa, Iowa State (as a walk on non preferred)  He just wanted a chance to play.  The 4 year D1 schools intrigued and flattered him but he said that why work for 4 years to maybe get a chance to play.  He wanted to continue to play as much as he could and the D3 setting would allow that.  Work on his studies and still have time to have fun and be a kid.  His mother and I have never regretted that decision to be a D3 football player.  As I have said before the IIAC has quality academics in all its schools.  I can say we'd love to have a good D lineman come but as I'm sure coach MC has told you, your son has to find the right fit for him.  I hope that its Central but only he can decide that.  If you do make it up to WW look forward to meeting you.  Good Luck to Coe and GO Dutch maybe we can play in Cedar Rapids in a couple of weeks and you can see both teams at once.   

[Da One]

Iowa City Dad,
You and your son should check out Luther.  Great academics, and good football program.  One of only 2 teams (Wartburg) to post a winning season the last three years.  The coaching staff doesn't over recruit.  They only bring in around 40 freshman, not 80 like some of the other IIAC programs. 

[Da One]

I also forgot to mention Luther needs some help up front Defensively.  They played 3 freshman in there front seven this year, so if a kid is ready he will get a chance.  They play a 3-3-5 and a 4-3 blitzing Defense.  I know they are looking for players to come in and contribute.  They lack a pass rushing D-end.  Most of all Coach Hefty is a players coach.  He is always 100% honest with the recruits and players in the program.  I agree with the others, check them all out.  That is the only way you and your son will know what is the best fit.   Good Luck

Good Luck to Coe and Central.  Represent the IIAC well!!

[iabeaver63]

BV is where it's at...if you are looking for a good school, great personal environment, and insane facilities!  I played at BV and my best friends played at Coe...they all have said that if they would have visited BV it would have been a no-brainer just based on facilities and overall small-town environment.  BUT...if your son is thinking more that he'll enjoy a city environment, nothing will beat Coe right now for football.  I think the sports facilities need some major work, but where it lacks in facilities it grows in sense of family, and direction from the coaching staff.  It's pretty hard to argue with the success they've seen since Raeburn has been on board.  there is a real intensity around the program, and it excites everyone around.

overall, if your son wants to play some great football in college, there's no better place than IIAC.  Stay away from cyclone country, btw.