FB: American Rivers Conference

[doolittledog]

12 - Conference titles in football for Simpson...placing them 2nd in the conference in that category

12 - The number of players on each side of the ball in Canadian Football

[Klompen]

But he did start games his freshman year, which is saying something.  Plus, with as many 3-wide sets as that team used, he was essentially a starter for those games where he wasn't technically in the starting lineup.

You just can't be proven wrong can you SK

You know, there was a time that I thought I was wrong.  But it turns out I was just mistaken. 

Thanks for the laughs this morning, SK.  For someone that can't be proven wrong, you are SO way off base. 

"I'd say that the two IIAC schools with the highest percentage of students from within their demonination are Loras and Central.  If you're Dutch Reformed or Christian Reformed, you only have 3 choices if you want to attend a college that reflects your faith - Central, Northwestern in Orange City, and Hope.  I'd say that Central has probably also seen a drop in the number of Reform kids that attend the school, but I'd venture a guess that 50-75% of their student population comes from one of the Reform faiths." 

Central is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, not Dutch Reformed, though several people want to call it that.  I don't believe there is anything technically called "Dutch Reformed"  Also, the RCA population at Central most years is between 5-7%.   Way, way below 50-75%.  If Central had to rely on RCA students, the enrollment would really drop because the denomination is very small compared to other denominations.  Central students are very reflective of the population in America, with the majority being Catholic. 

And to think you even lived there for awhile.     Just because Pella has about a 17 to 1 ratio of Reformed or Christian Reformed Churches compared to Catholic, does not mean it is reflective of Central students.   It does go to show just how wrong perceptions can be though. 

[Walston Hoover]

12 - Yards on a PAT kick

In what sport?

[Klompen]

12 wins in both 2000 and 2007.  Not many teams around here have 12 win seasons.  Would love to see it move up from there.

[KCDutch]

Thanks for the laughs this morning, SK.  For someone that can't be proven wrong, you are SO way off base. 

"I'd say that the two IIAC schools with the highest percentage of students from within their demonination are Loras and Central.  If you're Dutch Reformed or Christian Reformed, you only have 3 choices if you want to attend a college that reflects your faith - Central, Northwestern in Orange City, and Hope.  I'd say that Central has probably also seen a drop in the number of Reform kids that attend the school, but I'd venture a guess that 50-75% of their student population comes from one of the Reform faiths." 

Central is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, not Dutch Reformed, though several people want to call it that.  I don't believe there is anything technically called "Dutch Reformed"  Also, the RCA population at Central most years is between 5-7%.   Way, way below 50-75%.  If Central had to rely on RCA students, the enrollment would really drop because the denomination is very small compared to other denominations.  Central students are very reflective of the population in America, with the majority being Catholic. 

And to think you even lived there for awhile.     Just because Pella has about a 17 to 1 ratio of Reformed or Christian Reformed Churches compared to Catholic, does not mean it is reflective of Central students.   It does go to show just how wrong perceptions can be though. 

Klompen-
I couldn't agree more w/ your analysis.  The only students w/ an RCA background I met at Central were also from Pella.  Personally, I had never heard of the Reformed churches until I started looking at Cental. 

[Klompen]

Thanks for the laughs this morning, SK.  For someone that can't be proven wrong, you are SO way off base. 

"I'd say that the two IIAC schools with the highest percentage of students from within their demonination are Loras and Central.  If you're Dutch Reformed or Christian Reformed, you only have 3 choices if you want to attend a college that reflects your faith - Central, Northwestern in Orange City, and Hope.  I'd say that Central has probably also seen a drop in the number of Reform kids that attend the school, but I'd venture a guess that 50-75% of their student population comes from one of the Reform faiths." 

Central is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, not Dutch Reformed, though several people want to call it that.  I don't believe there is anything technically called "Dutch Reformed"  Also, the RCA population at Central most years is between 5-7%.   Way, way below 50-75%.  If Central had to rely on RCA students, the enrollment would really drop because the denomination is very small compared to other denominations.  Central students are very reflective of the population in America, with the majority being Catholic. 

And to think you even lived there for awhile.     Just because Pella has about a 17 to 1 ratio of Reformed or Christian Reformed Churches compared to Catholic, does not mean it is reflective of Central students.   It does go to show just how wrong perceptions can be though. 

Klompen-
I couldn't agree more w/ your analysis.  The only students w/ an RCA background I met at Central were also from Pella.  Personally, I had never heard of the Reformed churches until I started looking at Cental. 

We should give SK kudos though for knowing the three RCA colleges, of course, if it had not been for the Hope game last year I dare say he would not have known it.  He did gain some knowledge while calling the Dutch games.   

I forgot to mention that if you add in the CRC kids the Reformed Church population of students might climb 1%.  I dare guess that the CRC population is more loyal to Dordt and Calvin than the RCA population to Central, Hope and Northwestern as far as college attendance goes.

[DutchFan2004]

12 - Yards on a PAT kick

In what sport?

I don't think that a 12 yd pat or fg is even possible is it?  Ball placed at the 3 yard line plus 7 yards back to snap and kick plus 10 yard deep endzone makes it 20 by that math. 

[Walston Hoover]

12- Robert Slydell

12-1 for A-P in 1996, 2000, and 2001 (Nothing to do with the IIAC)

12-My little brother just had his 12th B-day yesterday. He's got the body of me and the feet of an LB. He'll probably decide to play soccer...pussy.

12- eggs in a carton?
Beers in a 12 pack??

12.5- Sacks for Vinny King and Matt Stoffel in their senior seasons.

[dutchfan1]

Thanks for the laughs this morning, SK.  For someone that can't be proven wrong, you are SO way off base. 

"I'd say that the two IIAC schools with the highest percentage of students from within their demonination are Loras and Central.  If you're Dutch Reformed or Christian Reformed, you only have 3 choices if you want to attend a college that reflects your faith - Central, Northwestern in Orange City, and Hope.  I'd say that Central has probably also seen a drop in the number of Reform kids that attend the school, but I'd venture a guess that 50-75% of their student population comes from one of the Reform faiths." 

Central is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, not Dutch Reformed, though several people want to call it that.  I don't believe there is anything technically called "Dutch Reformed"  Also, the RCA population at Central most years is between 5-7%.   Way, way below 50-75%.  If Central had to rely on RCA students, the enrollment would really drop because the denomination is very small compared to other denominations.  Central students are very reflective of the population in America, with the majority being Catholic. 

And to think you even lived there for awhile.     Just because Pella has about a 17 to 1 ratio of Reformed or Christian Reformed Churches compared to Catholic, does not mean it is reflective of Central students.   It does go to show just how wrong perceptions can be though. 

Klompen-
I couldn't agree more w/ your analysis.  The only students w/ an RCA background I met at Central were also from Pella.  Personally, I had never heard of the Reformed churches until I started looking at Cental. 

I agree -- growing up in NE Iowa (with 5 priests and 2 nuns in my family alone) it was kind of culture shock for me to go to a town that wasn't predominantly Catholic. I had never heard of the Reformed Church of America before I went to Central.....and very rarely since (unless I see something in reference to Pella.)

[TheOne89.1]

12 - Most FG's in a season for the Knights (record)

12 - Consecutive games won 1958-59 & 1997-98 for Wartburg

[TheOne89.1]

12 - also the only number retired by the Devil Rays...worn by Wade Boggs

(I just had to...with spring knocking at the door, I had to get into a baseball mood)

And for you Cubs fans...

12 - as in May 12th, 1970...Ernie Banks hits career HR 500

[Walston Hoover]

I work with a Northwestern Grad and a Central Grad who is a Pella townie. I hear about RCA all the time.

Thanks for the laughs this morning, SK.  For someone that can't be proven wrong, you are SO way off base. 

"I'd say that the two IIAC schools with the highest percentage of students from within their demonination are Loras and Central.  If you're Dutch Reformed or Christian Reformed, you only have 3 choices if you want to attend a college that reflects your faith - Central, Northwestern in Orange City, and Hope.  I'd say that Central has probably also seen a drop in the number of Reform kids that attend the school, but I'd venture a guess that 50-75% of their student population comes from one of the Reform faiths." 

Central is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, not Dutch Reformed, though several people want to call it that.  I don't believe there is anything technically called "Dutch Reformed"  Also, the RCA population at Central most years is between 5-7%.   Way, way below 50-75%.  If Central had to rely on RCA students, the enrollment would really drop because the denomination is very small compared to other denominations.  Central students are very reflective of the population in America, with the majority being Catholic. 

And to think you even lived there for awhile.     Just because Pella has about a 17 to 1 ratio of Reformed or Christian Reformed Churches compared to Catholic, does not mean it is reflective of Central students.   It does go to show just how wrong perceptions can be though. 

Klompen-
I couldn't agree more w/ your analysis.  The only students w/ an RCA background I met at Central were also from Pella.  Personally, I had never heard of the Reformed churches until I started looking at Cental. 

I agree -- growing up in NE Iowa (with 5 priests and 2 nuns in my family alone) it was kind of culture shock for me to go to a town that wasn't predominantly Catholic. I had never heard of the Reformed Church of America before I went to Central.....and very rarely since (unless I see something in reference to Pella.)

[Fannosaurus Rex]

I always thought Trinity Christian College in Palos, IL was Reformed because there are a bunch of Dutch sounding names on the buildings and they hosted what I thought was an RCA themed basketball tournament a couple of years ago that brought in Central and Hope.  I just checked their web site and still can't figure out if they are affiliated with any particular denomination.

[sportsknight]

I stand corrected on the make-up of Central's student population.  I never claimed that my 5 months in Pella made me any kind of an expert on anything, and my post certainly proves that.

[5 Words or Less]

12 - Yards on a PAT kick

In what sport?

I don't think that a 12 yd pat or fg is even possible is it?  Ball placed at the 3 yard line plus 7 yards back to snap and kick plus 10 yard deep endzone makes it 20 by that math. 

Low pressure system ... need do-over