FB: American Rivers Conference

[doolittledog]

I thought that looked that like you were setting that pitch up to be knocked out of the park!!!

The producers also do a good job of casting people for these shows that will irritate other cast members.  Makes for good tv. 

Swami say 5 words or less better be right about UD outlook being next!!!

[New Storm]

Central's 2008 Season Outlook - www.central.edu/athletics/football/outlook.html

That is really cool makes you really wish it was time for football

[footballdaddy]

Reading between the lines, it looks like they are preparing the Dutch faithful for some possible losses this season.

[Walston Hoover]

Hi Ho the Dairy-O its off to camp I go!

I was like a friggen kid on Christmas Eve last night. The first day of practice never gets old.

[DBQ1965]

The closest look yet at the new Don Birmingham Press Box at Moco Mercer Stadium at Chalmers Field ... home of the University of Dubuque Spartans.

http://www.dbq.edu/ChlapatyCenter/webcams/Chlapatycamera.cfm

[Spurrier]

what a great looking facility. . .coach birmingham is smiling

[DBQ1965]

Here is a link to an article in this morning's Grand Rapids Press.  It has to do with the Grand Valley State - Wartbug connection.

http://www.mlive.com/sports/grpress/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1217653510138250.xml&coll=6

[Airborne Dutch]

Well, the season previews are out so I guess its time to start joining in the conversation. Reading Central's preview, I don't think they are preparing themselves for a few losses. Its just the SID's way of playing the modest card. I'm liking the plethora of SE Polk transfers. Sounds like they could really add a lot to the team. On a side note, the last time I posted was from Afghanistan. I got back in April unscathed (which wasn't hard considering the job I was doing) and barring any unforeseen deployments, I should be able to enjoy every IIAC game from only one time zone away in lovely Ft. Bragg, NC.

[ShowMe]

Central's 2008 Season Outlook - www.central.edu/athletics/football/outlook.html

Central's outlook looks real good, good luck and take it easy on Cornell!

[sportsknight]

I got back in April unscathed (which wasn't hard considering the job I was doing) and barring any unforeseen deployments, I should be able to enjoy every IIAC game from only one time zone away in lovely Ft. Bragg, NC.

Good to hear ABD.  I've got a good friend that I went to Wartburg with that's getting transferred to Bragg at the end of this month, I think.  He's a civilian contractor for the Army, so I'm not sure if your paths would ever cross.

[doolittledog]

what a great looking facility. . .coach birmingham is smiling

Hey spurrier, be sure to keep us updated on your sons first year at Cincy!!!

And Airborne Dutch, good to have you back here!!!

I am ready for football anyway, but seeing the UD stadium webcam is REALLY getting me ready for football!!!

[footballdaddy]

Reading between the lines, it looks like they are preparing the Dutch faithful for some posssible losses this season.

McMartin, who already has three league coach of the year awards and was the AFCA's choice as West Region coach of the year last season, said his expectations haven't changed, either, but it won't necessarily require 10 wins to meet them.

A great season doesn't have to be an undefeated season. That will require a few breaks and probably some last-minute wins as well. McMartin knows that 10-0 is but a few dropped third-down passes and errant kicks away from 5-5, as last year's squad demonstrated. The 2007 Dutch produced more drama than a Shakespeare festival. They were outgained in seven of the 10 regular-season wins, trailed in six of them and scrambled to get game-winning fourth-quarter scores four times.


I stand by my opinion, although Coach Mac is also possibly implying that the conference champion may have a loos or two this year.

[New Storm]

Reading between the lines, it looks like they are preparing the Dutch faithful for some posssible losses this season.

McMartin, who already has three league coach of the year awards and was the AFCA's choice as West Region coach of the year last season, said his expectations haven't changed, either, but it won't necessarily require 10 wins to meet them.

A great season doesn't have to be an undefeated season. That will require a few breaks and probably some last-minute wins as well. McMartin knows that 10-0 is but a few dropped third-down passes and errant kicks away from 5-5, as last year's squad demonstrated. The 2007 Dutch produced more drama than a Shakespeare festival. They were outgained in seven of the 10 regular-season wins, trailed in six of them and scrambled to get game-winning fourth-quarter scores four times.


I stand by my opinion, although Coach Mac is also possibly implying that the conference champion may have a loos or two this year.

I also believe the league will be more balanced any one of about 3-4 teams could I say could end up on top

[DBQ1965]

On a side note, the last time I posted was from Afghanistan. I got back in April unscathed (which wasn't hard considering the job I was doing) and barring any unforeseen deployments, I should be able to enjoy every IIAC game from only one time zone away in lovely Ft. Bragg, NC.

Airborne Dutch ... welcome back to the IIAC site and also welcome home!  I remember when our son got home from 16 months in Iraq, it was a question of who was more relieved to have him safe ... him or us.  I trust you and yours are grateful to have you in safe place.  Are you in for a long haul or will you be getting out soon?

[sportsknight]

After seeing Central play quite a bit last year, I'd say their biggest question mark coming into this season is the offensive line.  That's probably the area where they have the most experience coming back, but if you watched Central play much last year you have to wonder about that unit.  For all the hits that Connell took and the stretches of time where they really struggled to open holes for the rushing attack (see:  Bethel game), I'm not sure how confident I'd be in them if I were McMartin.  For all the other replacing that Central has to do on offense, if that line isn't getting the job done, it will be very hard for anyone else on that side of the ball to get to a comfort level where success is possible.