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K-Mack · June 28, 2007, 01:53:04 AM

Quote from: tmerton on June 27, 2007, 08:41:12 PM
Quote from: K-Mack on June 27, 2007, 01:34:12 AM

Trying to get to St. John's, but not sure which game is the one this year (bethel/st. thomas/st. olaf).

Since you're talking about games at Saint John's, I'd suggest St. Olaf on 10/6. Bethel is an away game this year (11/10 - last regular season game of the year - so might be a good one to add to your list). The Concordia game on 9/22 should also be a good one, and the Tommies on 10/27 could be as well - and it will at least be a lot of fun.

Yeah, oops.

I think we got carried away making the list. Bethel'd be a cool game, but I'll probably try to keep Rivalry Week open for Cortaca Jug (probably missed a great year for that last year, as well as Bethel-SJU. Ah well, you can't be everywhere every week)

St. John's and Linfield in the same year? I'd have to start writing a book!

Tmerton, you and everyone else who posted on this thread today ... +1 karma.

That's not karma-box stuffing, is it?

(gives at will)

downtown48 · June 28, 2007, 05:52:04 AM

K-mack...I will say one thing about the Pine Bowl, it was usually a good playing surface and the stadium is in a pretty nice setting amongst the trees and dorms. It was just a rediculous walk from the "locker rooms" to the field...not as bad as at Menlo, but bad. All in all a cool place to play...

DutchFan2004 · June 28, 2007, 12:07:36 PM

K-mack,

I can not find the USA Today preview. None of the pulication outlets carry it. Even tried a bookstore, Wal-Mart, and the local grocery stores. I know I don't live in a huge city but it isn't the smallest city in Iowa either. When is the preseaon preview due out from D3. Loved reading it last year and am looking forward to reading it this year as well.

wildcat11 · June 28, 2007, 01:24:40 PM

Quote from: downtown48 on June 28, 2007, 05:52:04 AM
K-mack...I will say one thing about the Pine Bowl, it was usually a good playing surface and the stadium is in a pretty nice setting amongst the trees and dorms. It was just a rediculous walk from the "locker rooms" to the field...not as bad as at Menlo, but bad. All in all a cool place to play...

Agree that the Pine Bowl is a nice venue but the Catdome is the place to watch small college football in the NW (Yes, I'm slanted).

The HSU-Linfield game should be a fun rematch.

footballfan413 · June 28, 2007, 02:00:13 PM

Quote from: footballfan413 on June 27, 2007, 07:33:33 AM

Despite my having $4.95 plus tax burning a hole in my pocket, I was unable to secure a copy of your Top 25 in the USA Today College Preview. Looked for it at two drug stores, a conveniece store (no 7-11 around here,) Borders and Barnes and Noble. All said they didn't carry it. So I will have to take your word for it that I will be pleased with where you ranked UWW. As for who is above them............we only have a problem if it is Wesley, UW-LC, or Coast Guard? Coast Guard???

Quote from: DutchFan2004 on June 28, 2007, 12:07:36 PM
K-mack,

I can not find the USA Today preview. None of the pulication outlets carry it. Even tried a bookstore, Wal-Mart, and the local grocery stores. I know I don't live in a huge city but it isn't the smallest city in Iowa either. When is the preseaon preview due out from D3. Loved reading it last year and am looking forward to reading it this year as well.

Hey K-Mack, you really need to talk to someone in the marketing and circulation department of USA Today about this!

Pat Coleman · June 28, 2007, 03:00:37 PM

They print about one-third of the regular run. Hopefully you guys asking for it at your local outlets will make them realize they are missing out.

Back when I worked there I was on a distribution list that would tell me where it was being sold. But now that I've moved on, can't really help you.

The toll-free customer service number: 1-800-872-1415

DutchFan2004 · June 28, 2007, 04:04:59 PM

Thanks Pat,

Just called them and the guy (which will remain nameless) was less than helpful. He said they don't have a list of retailers other than some large companys (all of which have no outlets here). If I get to Des Moines I will try Borders but long drive to get a magazine. He would be more than willing to ship that copy to me but it will be two or three weeks till I get it. I hope that your preview will be out by then and I would rather spend the money on you than a half a tank of gas and the 4.95 to Borders. Thanks again for the help.
PS they are losing out. I would think that the powers that be would be interested in increasing circulation. If they did a decent job on D3 I would consider a subscription.

Pat Coleman · June 28, 2007, 04:09:04 PM

Wow -- they used to be able to sell those over the phone.

Maybe Keith knows more.

janesvilleflash · June 28, 2007, 04:23:17 PM

You can order them on the internet at the USA Today website, not sure how long to get it though.

janesvilleflash · June 28, 2007, 04:25:18 PM

USA Today

(Modified to improve the ease of reading -- Ralph Turner)

janesvilleflash · June 28, 2007, 05:20:34 PM

I just ordered one. Costs $2.00 to send it to Wisconsin.

footballfan413 · June 28, 2007, 07:10:31 PM

Quote from: janesvilleflash on June 28, 2007, 05:20:34 PM
I just ordered one. Costs $2.00 to send it to Wisconsin.

Great. So we can look forward to you postings K-Mack's Top 25 soon then?

Or maybe he will post it himself now.

He did say..................

Quote from: K-Mack on June 25, 2007, 08:57:44 PM

That's weird, I saw it at The Sev (local code for 7-Eleven) Monday night (the night it was released)

If they carry USA Today and USA Today Sports Weekly, they'd carry this. I'm willing to discuss it, but ONE person out there has to buy it. And send an e-mail to mbambach@usatoday.com saying you really love the Division III coverage, and thank him for expanding from a half-page to a full page this year.

DutchFan2004 · June 28, 2007, 07:14:57 PM

Pat,

Maybe my last post was not clear. They did offer to sell it to me over the phone. The thing he could not guarantee was how long it would take to get here. I said what one, two, three weeks? A three week wait seemed hardly worth it. I have a son that lives close to a borders book store so i will see if he can get one. Thanks

tmerton · June 28, 2007, 09:01:26 PM

Quote from: DutchFan2004 on June 28, 2007, 04:04:59 PM
Thanks Pat,

Just called them and the guy (which will remain nameless) was less than helpful. He said they don't have a list of retailers other than some large companys (all of which have no outlets here). If I get to Des Moines I will try Borders but long drive to get a magazine. He would be more than willing to ship that copy to me but it will be two or three weeks till I get it. I hope that your preview will be out by then and I would rather spend the money on you than a half a tank of gas and the 4.95 to Borders. Thanks again for the help.
PS they are losing out. I would think that the powers that be would be interested in increasing circulation. If they did a decent job on D3 I would consider a subscription.

I found my copy at O'Hare Airport, so anyone flying through Chicago can pick it up there.

I am surprised though that Borders doesn't have it.

K-Mack · July 01, 2007, 10:27:37 PM

Thanks everyone for the details on not being able to find this issue. Will forward to the powers that be if possible.

It's kind of silly that the people who actually want this D3 coverage and are willing to pay for it can't find the issue at bookstores and newsstands.

Will discuss the top 25 on the appropriate thread.

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