FB: American Rivers Conference

[5 Words or Less]

7-0 / 8-2 ~ Dubuque ... Chlapati's investment is paying dividends
6-1 / 9-1 ~ Wartburg ... Knights mourn Black Saturday (10/17/15)
4-3 / 6-4 ~ Central ... another non-losing season - woo-hoo!
3-4 / 4-6 ~ Loras ... Lord, help us find defense.  Amen.
3-4 / 4-6 ~ Coe ... Lead IIAC in fourth down conversions!
3-4 / 4-6 ~ Simpson ... Happier season than last
2-5 / 4-6 ~ Luther ... Young team will improve
0-7 / 1-9 ~ Buena Vista ... Played better than their record

[5 Words or Less]

7-0 / 8-2 ~ Dubuque ... Chlapati's investment is paying dividends
6-1 / 9-1 ~ Wartburg ... Knights mourn Black Saturday (10/17/15)
4-3 / 6-4 ~ Central ... another non-losing season - woo-hoo!
3-4 / 4-6 ~ Loras ... Lord, help us find defense.  Amen.
3-4 / 4-6 ~ Coe ... Lead IIAC in fourth down conversions!
3-4 / 4-6 ~ Simpson ... Happier season than last
2-5 / 4-6 ~ Luther ... Young team will improve
0-7 / 1-9 ~ Buena Vista ... Played better than their record

3-6 / 4-6 ~ Nebraska Wesleyan ... NWU bids GPAC farewell

[doolittledog]

7-0 / 8-2 ~ Dubuque ... Chlapati's investment is paying dividends
6-1 / 9-1 ~ Wartburg ... Knights mourn Black Saturday (10/17/15)
4-3 / 6-4 ~ Central ... another non-losing season - woo-hoo!
3-4 / 4-6 ~ Loras ... Lord, help us find defense.  Amen.
3-4 / 4-6 ~ Coe ... Lead IIAC in fourth down conversions!
3-4 / 4-6 ~ Simpson ... Happier season than last
2-5 / 4-6 ~ Luther ... Young team will improve
0-7 / 1-9 ~ Buena Vista ... Played better than their record

3-6 / 4-6 ~ Nebraska Wesleyan ... NWU bids GPAC farewell

If there are any Nebraska Wesleyan fans coming over to take a look, here is the last half decade conference records and titles...
Wartburg 29-7 : 2 titles
Dubuque 25-11 : 2 titles
Coe coll. 24-12 : 1 title
Central 24-12
Simpson 17-19
Buena Vista 14-22
Luther 8-28
Loras  6-30

[Fannosaurus Rex]

Dubuque beat Central 38-16
Central scored 10 points on their 1st two drives. Then didn't score again until there was 0:00 left on the clock. Central called time outs with 12 seconds left and 4 seconds left to get that last TD.
Oh well, I guess.
Dubuque finishes 7-0 conference play and waits for tomorrow to find out their playoff opponent.

Yeah I didn't get that either except that I will say that after the second time-out, for some irrational reason, I actually started to care and was glad when they scored. Don't ask me why.  Thank goodness no one was hurt for nothing.  So two observations, 1- UD's football stadium, and all of that side of campus are really nice.  I'm glad I finally got there even if it was for a lousy game.  At least the weather and the drive over and back were pleasant.  And 2-I can't remember another football game I ever saw where neither team punted. 

[Fannosaurus Rex]

Of course in UD's case, they scored every time they had the ball and in Central's case, why would you punt to a team you know you can't stop?  Still...rare not to see a punt.

[sjusection105]

Dubuque Spartans,welcome to the big dance. See you fans in the tailgating lot next Saturday morning. Games start at noon for play-offs.

[Spurrier]

Didn't get my dream match up but congrats to the Spartans and the polar bears....maybe we can match up in Virginia

[DBQ1965]

Didn't get my dream match up but congrats to the Spartans and the polar bears....maybe we can match up in Virginia

I would drive down for that.  And top it off by meeting Spurrier too!

[Spurrier]

I have many leather bound books

[Fannosaurus Rex]

I have many leather bound books

Sounds kinky.  I like it.

[doolittledog]

Dubuque beat Central 38-16
Central scored 10 points on their 1st two drives. Then didn't score again until there was 0:00 left on the clock. Central called time outs with 12 seconds left and 4 seconds left to get that last TD.
Oh well, I guess.
Dubuque finishes 7-0 conference play and waits for tomorrow to find out their playoff opponent.

Yeah I didn't get that either except that I will say that after the second time-out, for some irrational reason, I actually started to care and was glad when they scored. Don't ask me why.  Thank goodness no one was hurt for nothing.  So two observations, 1- UD's football stadium, and all of that side of campus are really nice.  I'm glad I finally got there even if it was for a lousy game.  At least the weather and the drive over and back were pleasant.  And 2-I can't remember another football game I ever saw where neither team punted.

The more I think about it, I think I would have done the same thing in Central's shoes. 

Always nice to hear compliments regarding the UD campus.  It was considered a bit of a joke for many years, so us old guys appreciate the good word.  Would have been nice to meet you, but we had one child celebrating a birthday and another  child with a swim meet in Des Moines.

I will watch the webcast now.  Off the top of my head, I can't think of a game I've seen without any punts. 

[doolittledog]

Dubuque Spartans,welcome to the big dance. See you fans in the tailgating lot next Saturday morning. Games start at noon for play-offs.

SJU is one of my bucket list destinations...though I doubt my wife lets me drive to Minny next week.  Hopefully Dubuque can give you a challenge this go around. 

[doolittledog]

Didn't get my dream match up but congrats to the Spartans and the polar bears....maybe we can match up in Virginia

Congrats on your sons team making it to the playoffs.  This is a very good year for spurrier!

[AO]

Dubuque Spartans,welcome to the big dance. See you fans in the tailgating lot next Saturday morning. Games start at noon for play-offs.

SJU is one of my bucket list destinations...though I doubt my wife lets me drive to Minny next week.  Hopefully Dubuque can give you a challenge this go around.

Should have made the drive up in September.  Will be a little different atmosphere at 25 degrees with  a smaller crowd.

[Outside the Crate]

Boo.  Hiss.  The Iowa Conference gets treated poorly again in the playoff picture.  UD, as the conference champ, should not have to travel to the MIAC's # 2. I still think Wartburg was as viable a choice for a Pool C bid as Ohio Northern or Whitworth. 

It's been a wonderful journey with a large group of outstanding seniors, particularly Logan Schrader, Robbie Anstoetter, Brandon Domeyer, Gunner Tranel, and Grant Zimmerman (those I know best).  All are really fine players who have displayed outstanding character.  They and their fellow seniors will do well in life!