Around the Nation board

Ron Boerger · October 11, 2006, 06:11:42 PM

MUC gets scary good whenever they set foot on the playing surface.

dabein22 · October 11, 2006, 07:32:08 PM

I'm glad to see the around the nation "world tour", but without a stop in the OAC how can you justify that? I am sure there are other great games around the country, but everyone knows the OAC in general and Mount specifically are the premier conference and team in the nation. Possible 1 vs. 4 in a rematch of maybe the game of the playoffs last season seems like a no-brainer. Granted, the schedule doesn't really help as you will be attending another very good game, but come on, not coming to Mount vs. Capital would be like not showing Ohio State vs. Michigan.

Mount will probably win and probaly win big. As history tells us they usually do. That being said Cap has the best chance to knock them off this season and ONU proved it could be done. Therefore, if it did happen it is instant news and I do not see how you can justify not having a representative of some kind at the game.

Pat Coleman · October 11, 2006, 09:41:34 PM

I know you're a Cap fan but I don't think you realize how many times Keith and I have seen the OAC in the past five or so years. There's other conferences on the planet.

Ralph Turner · October 11, 2006, 09:51:44 PM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 11, 2006, 09:41:34 PM
I know you're a Cap fan but I don't think you realize how many times Keith and I have seen the OAC in the past five or so years. There's other conferences on the planet.

Pat, you jumped in there while I was typing! You also said it in a more diplomatic manner.

I know that you and Keith have been to see ASC teams in several venues. Thanks for the time you take to see our teams. You guys have seen 15-30 D3 games a year to more than a decade. How many more games will you need to attend to see something different? Why, I bet you and Keith could be substitute offensive co-ordinators for Mount Union!

pg04 · October 11, 2006, 09:59:26 PM

Apparantly winning every game and almost every championship isn't good enough For the Mount Union-ites! Honestly there has been more than enough Mount coverage. Give the little guys a chance.

Jonny Utah · October 11, 2006, 10:00:01 PM

Still hasnt seen on in Ithaca right? I guarentee you theres no place like it in the country watching a game at Ithaca from the home stands...

pg04 · October 11, 2006, 10:04:35 PM

I certainly agree with that statement, JU...

Pat Coleman · October 11, 2006, 10:53:35 PM

Quote from: portgrad2004 on October 11, 2006, 09:59:26 PM
Apparantly winning every game and almost every championship isn't good enough For the Mount Union-ites! Honestly there has been more than enough Mount coverage. Give the little guys a chance.

That's a Capital fan, not a Mount fan.

pg04 · October 11, 2006, 11:08:51 PM

Hmmm, that puts a cramp on my argument...I read the previous posts too, and I guess I was half asleep! I will apologize to the mount.

Still, I think it's great that you have spread the love on this D3 Road trip!

Kira & Jaxon's Dad · October 12, 2006, 05:24:47 AM

One last comment on this and then I swear I will let it go. After reading the first paragraph on this "tour of games" Kieth was taking on, I thought the MUC-CU game would be a perfect fit:

QuoteD3football.com is pleased to announce its Run to the Playoffs tour, a month-long up-close look at key showdowns in four states between probable postseason participants in each week's Around the Nation column and on one Game of the Week broadcast.

Key showdown: MUC #1, Cap #4
Probably postseason participants: Uh, yeah.

So, when the game wasn't included, I was a bit surprised. I am not trying to steal any spotlight from anyone, just thought that this could be a good game and fit the bill of the description. Anyways, have a good trip Kieth and we'll see you later this year in A-town, if not in Salem. Always enjoy your column!

HScoach · October 12, 2006, 07:45:19 AM

Not to speak for Pat, but I assume if they really wanted to see a Cap/MUC match-up, they could just wait until the playoffs. Halfway thru the regualr season and it sure doesn't look like anyone else in the North Region is going to challenge the 2 purples.

Ralph Turner · October 12, 2006, 08:18:57 AM

Quote from: hscoach on October 12, 2006, 07:45:19 AM
Not to speak for Pat, but I assume if they really wanted to see a Cap/MUC match-up, they could just wait until the playoffs. Halfway thru the regualr season and it sure doesn't look like anyone else in the North Region is going to challenge the 2 purples.

They probably won't send Capital to the East Bracket as they did John Carroll in 2002, so you are probably right about the Quarterfinals.

Kira & Jaxon's Dad · October 12, 2006, 08:43:02 AM

They could send Cap to the South, ONU to the East and MUC to the North and then we could see some real bracket action.

Ralph Turner · October 12, 2006, 10:33:28 AM

Quote from: kirasdad on October 12, 2006, 08:43:02 AM
They could send Cap to the South, ONU to the East and MUC to the North and then we could see some real bracket action.

As long as we maintain "geographical proximity"!

crusader26 · October 12, 2006, 12:00:12 PM

Quote from: kirasdad on October 12, 2006, 08:43:02 AM
They could send Cap to the South, ONU to the East and MUC to the North and then we could see some real bracket action.

Maybe the best post, yet!! Would love to see this & everyone's argument...