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K-Mack · September 04, 2007, 07:16:25 PM

Quote from: gordonmann on September 04, 2007, 12:34:12 PM
FWIW, Easterbrook did mention Mount Union but not in the context I would've expected. He applauded the Purple Raiders kneeling twice with a big lead to avoid scoring again.

Dare I think my two long e-mails (and maybe other people's) last year explaining some of these instances had an effect? The Purple Raiders really are that much better than some teams, and last year's Otterbein game and Saturday's Averett game are great examples.

Being someone who has no real reason to hate or love Mount Union, I would hope my recollections come off as legitimate.

Anyway, good for Gregg.

Methinks St. John Fisher won't be so giving in Alliance next year.

OK, real work to do and a lot of ATN numbers-crunching to follow, so time to check out of Post Patterns for 24-36 hours

See you Thursday!

smedindy · September 04, 2007, 09:45:10 PM

In reality, I think he probably looked at the box score, and saw what Mt. Union was doing. I think his big beef is passing teams still throwing when they're up 50 points in the 4th quarter against a totally outmatched team and they let the starter play 3 quarters or so. Like when Houston did it in the Klingler and Ware years.

HScoach · September 04, 2007, 10:14:19 PM

Quote from: K-Mack on September 04, 2007, 07:16:25 PM
Me thinks St. John Fisher won't be so giving in Alliance next year.

Did I miss something?

Mr. Ypsi · September 04, 2007, 10:56:23 PM

Since K-Mack apparently won't be back for awhile, I simply took that to mean SJF might not fumble 3 times in the first quarter (and give up 52 points)!

If he actually meant something else, we should know on Thursday.

gordonmann · September 05, 2007, 08:51:37 AM

Yes, I think that's probably it. Remember that St. John Fisher takes Averett's place on Mount Union's schedule next year.

HScoach · September 05, 2007, 07:44:36 PM

Ah, that makes sense. I thought he was refering back to the semi-final game between MUC and SJF.

Ron Boerger · September 06, 2007, 01:05:43 PM

Great job with ATN, Keith - note that ETBU @ D2 Ouachita Baptist University should be added to the "Who are those guys" section. Sorry to bring it up; based on what I saw last week it won't be close.

K-Mack · September 06, 2007, 04:38:37 PM

Quote from: Ron Boerger on September 06, 2007, 01:05:43 PM
Great job with ATN, Keith - note that ETBU @ D2 Ouachita Baptist University should be added to the "Who are those guys" section. Sorry to bring it up; based on what I saw last week it won't be close.

That was on my hand-written list, just missed typing it in. Thanks for the heads-up.

K-Mack · September 06, 2007, 08:01:19 PM

G.A. Mangus is showing out right now. MTSU has scored three TDs in the first quarter vs. Louisville ... too bad they trail 28-21 with 2:22 to go in the opening period.

Mangus, as you might recall, is the former Del Val coach who left to be the Blue Raiders' OC.

On the deuce is anyone sees this and cares.

K-Mack · September 06, 2007, 08:04:05 PM

I mean, unless you'd rather watch Kelly Clarkson on NFL pre-game.

(I can't really knock that. Well, I can, but I won't.)

Pat Coleman · September 06, 2007, 08:26:32 PM

Looks like a defense-optional game.

HScoach · September 07, 2007, 07:20:00 AM

Louisville ranked #8 with that defense? Right.

Mr. Ypsi · September 07, 2007, 01:15:46 PM

K-Mack,

A correction on ATN - you point to Coe's 24-0 shutout of IWU. Only one problem: there was no shutout. Coe won 24-6, and it was just 17-6 with 30 seconds to go. The real story may have been IWU's defense: holding Coe to 11 first downs (vs. 16 for the Titans) and 170 yards total (vs. 256). Coe scored on a fg after a 10-yard 'drive', a 56-yard punt return, a 92-yard interception return, and that last minute td after a 29-yard 'drive'. Coe also blocked a punt, recovering on the IWU 8, and DID NOT SCORE. The Titan defense did a marvelous job, but was undone by special teams (the Kohawks AVERAGED 50.4 on 5 kickoff returns - talk about making your defense protect a short field!).

IWU has definitely been down in recent seasons (though the defense may be nationally competitive if they could only get some help elsewhere), but let's save the shutouts for when they actually occur!

K-Mack · September 08, 2007, 03:53:28 AM

Duly noted.

K-Mack · September 14, 2007, 01:12:50 AM

Reposted from the Northwest Conf. board for anyone who gives even a third of a crap about our trip to Linfield-HSU:

QuoteOK, I know there have been suggestions a'flying, but here are my goals for the trip. Let me know if I'm missing something:

1. Take in a series or two on the end zone couches
2. Spend some time with Ad Rutschman somehow
3. Tour the Catdome

Who do I have to talk to to make these things happen?

Also, what do I need to add to my list? Can I get up a game of touch football somewhere?

4. Throw TD pass to Branden Hazenberg, pretend to be Brett Elliott. Or Tyler Matthews even.

We got direct flights from D.C. to Portland, sounds like we'll be in McMinnville Friday night. Let us know where the party's at (however you define party is fine by us).

I have plans in Portland on Saturday night, FWIW.

Too much information?

Carlson, I know I haven't responded to any of your messages yet (I shut off the world until ATN is done, since I'm easily distracted), but I'm leaning on you most likely as tour guide No. 1.