FB: American Rivers Conference

Walston Hoover · October 06, 2009, 08:48:09 PM

'04-
We are burning the midnight oil. Very talented team this year and if we don't go as far as our potential, we don't want it to be because of something we as coaches did.
Similar situation with the sophs I coach. Undefeated for 3 years running now, a 26 game streak currently and if we lose, it won't be because of lack of preparation.
Whole program is in good shape- All levels, including junior reserve and Freshmen B are undefeated. Hopefully we can keep this rolling.
As for Wartburg, not much to talk about coming off the bye week. I was told there was some changes made on the offensive side of the ball to get the best athletes on the field together more, and that the recievers are catching the ball much better which is what the KNights are going to need if there is another conference title and playoff run in the works.

Fannosaurus Rex · October 06, 2009, 08:54:33 PM

It isn't easy trying to have a rivalry all by myself. But I'll give it my best shot.
Q: How do you know when it is homecoming at Simpson?
A: The rest of the country smells better.
I kid! I kid!

Fannosaurus Rex · October 06, 2009, 09:16:38 PM

I guess it could be worse. I could be trying to get some interest in the Dubuque Loras game.

Storm Chaser · October 06, 2009, 09:58:18 PM

Quote from: Fannosaurus Rex on October 06, 2009, 08:54:33 PM
It isn't easy trying to have a rivalry all by myself. But I'll give it my best shot.
Q: How do you know when it is homecoming at Simpson?
A: The rest of the country smells better.
I kid! I kid!

Oh - oh I get it that was a joke - I almost missed it.
A few questions Fannopotamus
Why do Dutch always enter a bar through the BACK DOOR?
Why do the Dutch have no discernable sense of humor? (Your's is a good example)
Finally at what point should a town the size of Pella become concerned with in breeding?

warthog · October 06, 2009, 10:14:12 PM

Thought for the day:

I don't know anything that builds the will to win better than competitive sports.

- Richard M. Nixon

AZDutchman · October 06, 2009, 10:33:42 PM

Curses I'm very familiar with. I'm originally from Chicago and still a fan.
But are there curses I should be aware of in the IIAC?

"I'm not sure if the Cornell Curse will affect the Dutch this weekend", Purple Heys

AZDutchman · October 06, 2009, 10:42:57 PM

Quote from: doolittledog on October 06, 2009, 02:44:59 PM
Quote from: DutchFan2004 on October 06, 2009, 02:19:15 PM
Doolittle,

I have to be in your area this PM. I am reffing a Jr High game in Dysart tonight.

They had a game under the lights last night in LPC. That is a lot of football going on!!!

I'd try to talk my wife into letting me head down to Dysart but she just told me I am helping her clean the upstairs tonight She has me on a short leash...but since we will be spending this weekend in Dubuque with my old friends I have to be good

We grew up in a two story house and we used to jump out the window.

So, cut the leash and jump out the window. Done Deal!

AZDutchman · October 06, 2009, 11:00:45 PM

Quote from: Storm Chaser on October 06, 2009, 09:58:18 PM
Quote from: Fannosaurus Rex on October 06, 2009, 08:54:33 PM
It isn't easy trying to have a rivalry all by myself. But I'll give it my best shot.
Q: How do you know when it is homecoming at Simpson?
A: The rest of the country smells better.
I kid! I kid!

Oh - oh I get it that was a joke - I almost missed it.
A few questions Fannopotamus
Why do Dutch always enter a bar through the BACK DOOR?
Why do the Dutch have no discernable sense of humor? (Your's is a good example)
Finally at what point should a town the size of Pella become concerned with in breeding?

Good Lord, I just brought my son down to Pella. Am I going to have to worry about inner breeding?
I was wondering why they brought me through the back door when I went down to visit?
I thought it was because everyone else at Central was lining up at the front door.
Also, I got really confused with the coaches discernable humor about "the one game schedule".
I thought, "What a short season!"

AZDutchman · October 06, 2009, 11:49:30 PM

I am reading a lot on how Central fans shouldn't be talking about, Shhhh, the playoffs (in a low voice).

I hope I don't step over any lines here, but this has always been my way of thinking. Positive thoughts, words are very strong and I don't believe in luck.
I believe the Central Dutch are going to the playoffs! I believe this is a very strong team. I think Central has great players and coaches to make this happen.

What is really wrong with saying that? It's almost like your winning big at half time during a game and someone doesn't want you to get excited and voice about the strong possibility of winning the game in the second half. "You'll jinx us".

When I was talking to the coaches at Central before making the decision to send my son there, I asked questions. Not how's the weather? Football questions and I believed this is a winning program on and off the field.

Yes, I know how a good season can go bad and a bad can go to good. Garretts team last year started 2-3. They won all the rest of their games and went to the State Championship Final.

That's what seasons and games are. Up and down. So, enjoy it while its up. I hope this is not insulting to anyone from this team or other teams, but I would be glad for you if your team was riding high on the rollercoaster.

Go Dutch!

AZDutchman · October 07, 2009, 12:03:10 AM

"I am a strong believer in luck and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."

Benjamin Franklin

sportsknight · October 07, 2009, 12:36:22 AM

Quote from: warthog on October 06, 2009, 10:14:12 PM
Thought for the day:

I don't know anything that builds the will to win better than competitive sports.

- Richard M. Nixon

Just so long as it doesn't also build the will to create "enemies lists."

Alfredeneumann · October 07, 2009, 07:30:58 AM

HAPPY OUTFLY to all KNIGHTS !!!!

Walston Hoover · October 07, 2009, 08:31:13 AM

Quote from: Alfredeneumann on October 07, 2009, 07:30:58 AM

HAPPY OUTFLY to all KNIGHTS !!!!

Yes. Happy Outfly to everyone, except Beavers, Rams, Spartans, Duhawks, Dutch, Norse, Storm, Kohawks, oh, and Peacocks for good measure.

Fannosaurus Rex · October 07, 2009, 09:22:48 AM

Why do Dutch always enter a bar through the BACK DOOR?
A: Not always. Just when there is free parking in the back.
Why do the Dutch have no discernable sense of humor? (Your's is a good example)
A: Discernment is a gift. Maybe someday you'll get it.
Finally at what point should a town the size of Pella become concerned with in breeding?
A: Not until the babies start being born with feet shaped like wooden shoes.

doolittledog · October 07, 2009, 09:51:18 AM

Ok, since there is no Dubuque/Loras banter like the Central/Simpson stuff going on. Though it's really just Central. Here goes...

Stan Zweifel once won a national title without even being the coach.

Loras sucks because Stan Zweifel says so.

Stan Zweifel flipped the foreign language building upside down, because he is All American and that's how he rolls.

What others call an irresistable force meeting an immovable object, Stan Zweifel commonly refers to as my offense scrimmaging my defense.

Stan Zweifel read War and Peace. He liked the first half.

Stan Zweifel can win a game of chess with a pawn, a paperclip, and the top hat from a Monopoly game.

Stan Zweifel is Chuck Norris's hero.

UD has Tony Danza as an alum...Loras has Greg Gumbel as an alum...advantage Spartan Nation

After Jim Leavitt learned how to coach by having spurrier under him at UD in the early 1980's, he then went on to become HC at the University of South Florida...and is responsible for driving Bobby Bowden into retirement!!!