FB: American Rivers Conference

[Fannosaurus Rex]

Doctor Cliche here guessing that the key to Central beating Dubuque tomorrow will be...wait for it...ball control.  I look for Central to put together some long, clock draining drives to keep Dubuque's quick strike offense off of the field and to wear down their defense.  It looks like both teams have had some trouble with turn-overs.  Per the forecast, there is a 30% chance the ball will be damp like it was in Oshkosh where Central lost 2 fumbles.  I'm hoping Dubuque still hasn't found a kicker and that Central can spoil the Spartans, so far, perfect season.

[doolittledog]

Doctor Cliche here guessing that the key to Central beating Dubuque tomorrow will be...wait for it...ball control.  I look for Central to put together some long, clock draining drives to keep Dubuque's quick strike offense off of the field and to wear down their defense.  It looks like both teams have had some trouble with turn-overs.  Per the forecast, there is a 30% chance the ball will be damp like it was in Oshkosh where Central lost 2 fumbles.  I'm hoping Dubuque still hasn't found a kicker and that Central can spoil the Spartans, so far, perfect season.

I'm hoping that most Central fans will look like this...



...after finding out Dubuque takes the victory over Central tomorrow

I hope the UD/Central game is well played by both teams.  I'm going to be too nervous to watch it...I'm planning on a full day of yard work...hopefully watching the replay later in the evening after finding out the score...if it turned out the way I hope it turns out!!!

[Fannosaurus Rex]

We all know how tacky it is to look past the next game, but I want Central and Coe to win tomorrow so that I can see Central win the game that will decide the conference championship the next week when Central beats Coe at homecoming.  What am I saying?  Even if all of that happens, the Dutch will still have to play Loras which we have learned this week, is the team of destiny in the IIAC. 

[hazzben]

Watching UD - Central game. Spaulding is a pretty nice looking running back for UD.

Edit: Or I tuned right in for his lone carry, which went for 31 yds.

Looking like a shootout in Dubuque today...

[Klompen]

While I don't like what I am seeing, I have to say that UD's video coverage of the game is absolutely phenomenal.  It is clear, they get nice close up shots and instant replays.  The rest of the conference, including the Dutch could sure take a lesson from what they are doing.  Excellent job UD.  Now,  if you would just show me something I want to see, like several Dutch scores and some UD turnovers, it would be just perfect. 

[hazzben]

While I don't like what I am seeing, I have to say that UD's video coverage of the game is absolutely phenomenal.  It is clear, they get nice close up shots and instant replays.  The rest of the conference, including the Dutch could sure take a lesson from what they are doing.  Excellent job UD.  Now,  if you would just show me something I want to see, like several Dutch scores and some UD turnovers, it would be just perfect.

I was thinking the exact same thing. It's a solid video production.

[Klompen]

Congratulations to UD on their monkey stomp of the Dutch today.  UD had a solid game plan and Central had no answers.  No excuses, we got a pasting today and UD is going to be one rocking campus tonight.  Sad to say it, but very well done.  I will climb on the UD bandwagon for the rest of the season since they won't be playing the Dutch again.  If it can't be the Dutch, I would be glad to see someone other than WB for a change. 

Dutch are going to have to regroup from a royal shellacking and fast with Coe coming to town.  I thought the Dutch found some answers last week, but this week showed major weeknesses, to understate the case.  Gut check time Dutch for the Dutch.  In fairness to the players though, this week the coaches were totally out coached. 

[Phred]

Well, as I have said all along....Dubuque will go 10 and 0

[AZDutchman]

There's a New Sheriff in Town!

[Klompen]

Maybe it's true that every cloud has a silver lining.  Hearing that Coe beat WB finally gave me something to smile about.     It doesn't take much of the sting away, particularly knowing we have to play Coe next week.  UD is clearly in the driver's seat and it would be a stretch to say Central is going to rebound into a championship team.  So keep it up UD.  If we have to suffer this kind of loss, at least it could be to the conference champs.

[doolittledog]

Dubuque has an offense that can go through the air if you gameplan to take away the run and then they can run on you well if you gameplan to take away the pass.  Lost in the mix is a very improved defense.  They have had a number of injuries and are still playing well.  That D looks a little meaner this year as well. 

This feels very very good for an old Spartan like me.  I can only imagine how great the players and the campus in general feels right now.  Well done, gentlemen...well done.

Now go get ready for next week and keep building momentum!!!

[badgerwarhawk]

Triple double monkey stomping for the Spartans.  Congrats.

[AZDutchman]

Triple double monkey stomping for the Spartans.  Congrats.

Oh Yeah....

You play ball like a girl!

[Spurrier]

Way to go spartans 

[steelhawk]

Should turn out to be an interesting year in the IIAC.  Not sure if I'm happier to see UD beat up on the Dutch, or Loras lose at home to Simpson