FB: American Rivers Conference

[Willie University]

I was all excited way back when I first saw the schedule and thought that Central would be playing Coe at home in the last game of the season for the conference championship.  I probably would have made the trip especially since it looks like the weather will be mild.  Funny how things work out.  It should still be a pretty good game between two teams trying to save disappointing seasons.  If Central can avoid dumb penalties and screw ups trying to get the ball from the center to the qb and then on to a running back I think they have a good shot at coming out on top and starting the next streak of winning seasons.  Go Dutch!

And on another note, I predict Wartburg gets sent to Texas as a kind of balance for MHB's trip to Iowa a couple of years ago.

Not so fast......I predict the Duhawks have nothing to lose so they pull every trick play in the book---onsides, flea flickers, fake punts, you name it. I think they have realized playing standard offense, defense and special teams isn't working and totally catch the knights off guard and pull off an upset which results in a multiple team tie for 1st in the IIAC  Playoff team and match up TBD

[Old Dutch]

I was all excited way back when I first saw the schedule and thought that Central would be playing Coe at home in the last game of the season for the conference championship.  I probably would have made the trip especially since it looks like the weather will be mild.  Funny how things work out.  It should still be a pretty good game between two teams trying to save disappointing seasons.  If Central can avoid dumb penalties and screw ups trying to get the ball from the center to the qb and then on to a running back I think they have a good shot at coming out on top and starting the next streak of winning seasons.  Go Dutch!

And on another note, I predict Wartburg gets sent to Texas as a kind of balance for MHB's trip to Iowa a couple of years ago.

I was right with ya on the excitement level for this years two season enders.  Really had high hopes for the Dutch to be in the hunt.  Hats off to Coach DeWards 3-4 setting atop the conference scoring defense and within .1 YPG for total defense even though facing 60 more plays from our opponents on the season.

TOTAL DEFENSE        G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Avg/G
1. Dubuque, Univ. of  6  713   902  371  1615    4.4  18  269.2
2. Central College      6  697   919   432 1616    3.7    8  269.3

Instead of attending the conference title game in Pella, I'm heading to the dome for some prep FB.  I'm thinking we could see the Regina win streak end at the hands of the NFV, then Van Meter  can knock of St. Eds.

Go Dutch! Good luck to all you seniors, have a good one and be proud to be the Dutch!

[doolittledog]

Congrats to Wartburg on winning the IIAC this season.  I am now a Knights fan during the Wartburg playoff run. 

[doolittledog]

For the senior classes that just finished off their career.  Conference records over the past 4 years...

Wartburg 24-6 (2 titles)
Coe         24-6 (1 title) 
Central    20-10           
Dubuque 18-12 (1 title)
Simpson 16-14             
BVU        12-18             
Luther      8-22             
Loras        5-25             

BVU        2-6 ; 2-6 ; 4-3 ; 4-3 finished  7th, 7th, 2nd, 3rd
Central   6-2 ; 6-2 ; 4-3 ; 4-3 finished  3rd, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd
Coe        7-1 ; 6-2 ; 7-0 ; 4-3 finished  2nd, 2nd, 1st, 3rd
Dubuque 3-5 ; 7-1 ; 4-3 ; 4-3 finished  6th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Loras      4-4 ; 0-8 ; 1-6 ; 0-7 finished  4th, 9th, 7th, 8th
Luther     4-4 ; 3-5 ; 0-7 ; 1-6 finished  4th, 6th, 8th, 7th
Simpson  2-6 ; 5-3 ; 4-3 ; 5-2 finished 7th, 5th, 2nd, 2nd
Wartburg 8-0 ; 6-2 ; 4-3 ; 6-1 finished 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 1st

[doolittledog]

For the Junior classes out there, you have 1 more season to leave your mark. 

Coe         17-5  (1 title)
Wartburg 16-6  (1 title)
Dubuque  15-7  (1 title)
Central     14-8
Simpson   14-8
BVU         10-12
Luther       4-18
Loras         1-21

BVU         2-6 ; 4-3 ; 4-3  7th, 2nd, 3rd
Central     6-2 ; 4-3 ; 4-3  2nd, 2nd, 3rd
Coe         6-2 ; 7-0 ; 4-3   2nd, 1st, 3rd
Dubuque  7-1 ; 4-3 ; 4-3   1st, 2nd, 3rd
Loras       0-8 ; 1-6 ; 0-7   9th, 7th, 8th
Luther      3-5 ; 0-7 ; 1-6   6th, 8th, 7th
Simpson   5-3 ; 4-3 ; 5-2   5th, 2nd, 2nd
Wartburg  6-2 ; 4-3 ; 6-1   2nd, 2nd, 1st

[warthog]

Some "conference only" stats to chew on with 1 week left in the conference...

SCORING OFFENSE   G TD FG XPT 2XP DXP Saf Points Avg/G
1. Dubuque, Univ. of  6 31  5  29    1     0     1    234   39.0
2. Simpson College    6 26  2  20    3     0     0    188   31.3
3. Coe College           6 25  3  23    1     0     0    184   30.7
4. Buena Vista Univ.  6 19  7  17    1      0    0     154   25.7
5. Wartburg College   6 19 4   13    2     0     0    143   23.8
6. Central College      6 17 6   16    0     0     1    138    23.0
7. Luther College       6 18 0   14    0     0     0    122    20.3
8. Loras College        6   2 2     2    0     0     0      20     3.3

TOTAL OFFENSE        G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Avg/G
1. Dubuque, Univ. of  6  798  1921 440  2719   6.2   30  453.2
2. Simpson College    6 1011 1696  480 2707   5.6    26 451.2
3. Coe College           6 1101 1330  444 2431   5.5    24 405.2
4. Wartburg College   6 1154 1161  410 2315   5.6    18 385.8
5. Buena Vista Univ.  6   664 1556  425 2220    5.2   18 370.0
6. Luther College       6 1551   295  403 1846    4.6   17 307.7
7. Central College      6   710   804  380 1514   4.0   14 252.3
8. Loras College        6   398    532  337  930    2.8    2 155.0

SCORING DEFENSE  G TD FG XPT 2XP DXP Saf Points Avg/G
1. Central College     6  9    7   6     0    0     0     81    13.5
2. Coe College          6 15   2 14     0    0     0    110    18.3
3. Wartburg College  6 17   2 15     1    0     1    127    21.2
Buena Vista Univ.    6 17   3 12      2    0    0    127    21.2
Dubuque, Univ. of   6 18   0 15      2    0     0   127     21.2
6. Simpson College  6 23   4 20      1    0     0    172    28.7
7. Luther College      6 22  7 22      0    0     1    177    29.5
8. Loras College       6 36  4 30      2    0      0    262   43.7

TOTAL DEFENSE        G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Avg/G
1. Dubuque, Univ. of  6  713   902  371  1615    4.4  18  269.2
2. Central College      6  697   919   432 1616    3.7    8  269.3
3. Luther College       6  869 1126   398  1995   5.0   20  332.5
4. Buena Vista Univ.  6  994 1048    421 2042   4.9   16  340.3
5. Coe College          6 1022 1138    427 2160    5.1  14  360.0
6. Wartburg College  6 1024 1188    436 2212    5.1  17 368.7
7. Simpson College   6   751 1729    407 2480    6.1  23 413.3
8. Loras College      6   1317 1245    427 2562    6.0 33 427.0

Wartburg's numbers seem somewhat dismal for the conference champions, but I assume the Knights will move up a few spots after this weekend's game at Loras. 

59-3 Yes, I guess they will move up a little.

[notlongago]

Great win for the Dutch. Their defense was phenomenal shutting out the Coe offense (pick 6 for the lone score).

Sadly, this season will haunt the kids and coaches. They wasted one of the best defenses the Dutch have had in many seasons. Even with an average offense they're looking at a conference title and a with a good offense... Who knows.

[Klompen]

Great win for the Dutch. Their defense was phenomenal shutting out the Coe offense (pick 6 for the lone score).

Sadly, this season will haunt the kids and coaches. They wasted one of the best defenses the Dutch have had in many seasons. Even with an average offense they're looking at a conference title and a with a good offense... Who knows.

I agree, today was a fantastic win for the Dutch and it really is sad to see the season come to a close as the defense has really hit its stride.  Even last week, the two WB touchdowns came after turnovers putting the defense in a tough position.  The defense really looked spectacular today and though we were fairly one dimensional on offense, that one dimension, Josh, had a huge day.  Very nice way for 21 seniors to end their career since the playoffs were off the table.  I have really enjoyed watching this team and I wish all the best to the graduating seniors from all the schools.

[coocooforcoekohawk]

B.V.'s Jay Anderson- Coach of the year!

[notlongago]

B.V.'s Jay Anderson- Coach of the year!

While BV had a respectable year given their schedule, lets pump the brakes on that prediction a bit.

[doolittledog]

B.V.'s Jay Anderson- Coach of the year!

I think there is a rule somewhere that the BVU or Simpson coach gets COY whenever Wartburg wins the conference but doesn't go undefeated 

[doolittledog]

Congrats to Cornell finishing in 2nd place in the Midwest Conference...


School          Conf   Overall

St. Norbert *  8-1      8-2
Illinois Col.     7-2      8-2
Lake Forest    7-2      8-2
Cornell          7-2      7-3
Ripon            6-3      7-3
Carroll           5-4      6-4
Monmouth     5-4      5-5
Grinnell         2-7      2-8
Beloit            1-8      1-9
Knox             1-8      1-9
Lawrence       1-8      1-9

[DBQ1965]

The Knights have a tough match-up in the first round.  On the road against Illinois Wesleyan is no easy task.  It will take a little IIAC magic to pull it off.

[notlongago]

The Knights have a tough match-up in the first round.  On the road against Illinois Wesleyan is no easy task.  It will take a little IIAC magic to pull it off.

I'm honestly surprised by the match-up. I would've guessed the IIAC champ would've had a much tougher match up.

[coocooforcoekohawk]

Kohawks have wins over two playoff teams.

Hang your hat on that.