FB: American Southwest Conference

[Klompen]

Im interested how big the offensive and defensive lineman are for Central... They have to be able to move pretty well to handle the team speed of UMHB. One game at a time Cru.... Get this one, then get some revenge on Linfield.   

Gotta love the playoffs!!! Was always my favorite time as a player.....

Central's O-line - starting center Wnenk who has been injured weighs in at 325 and is replaced by a lightweight. 
LT 75 Lee Schroeder (jr., 6-6, 300)
LG 52 A.J. Santon (jr., 6-1, 285)
C 68 Casey Tanner (so., 6-0, 270)
RG 51 Andrew Kneib (sr., 5-11, 275)
RT 74 Joey Shoemaker (jr., 6-4, 280)

D-line - they let the "little guys" play on defense, they are faster.   
DE 57 Aaron Steenhoek (jr., 6-1, 215)
NG 94 Brady Hill (so., 6-3, 235)
DT 78 Jon McWilliams (sr., 6-2, 230)
DE 53 Shane Wong (jr., 6-0, 230)

[umhb2001]

Im interested how big the offensive and defensive lineman are for Central... They have to be able to move pretty well to handle the team speed of UMHB. One game at a time Cru.... Get this one, then get some revenge on Linfield.   

Gotta love the playoffs!!! Was always my favorite time as a player.....

My first reaction in seeing UWW last year at the Semifinal game was "look at how big those guys are!" We did not handle them.  It scares me to see the numbers on the O line and D line.  I hope our guys and coaches learned something from last years season ender, cause we'll need it.

[CRU96]

I am looking forward to seeing Central's strength vs. The Cru's speed.  Should be a great first round playoff game.  Anyone have some insight into Central's offense, run oriented, pass, or balanced?  I am looking forward to the Dutch's offense vs. the Cru defense.  On offense, I am looking for QD to have a big day, if Central slants or slashes, QD's shiftiness could play a factor in the game.  Much respect for Central's program should be fun to see come Saturday.

[Toby Taff]

I am looking forward to seeing Central's strength vs. The Cru's speed.  Should be a great first round playoff game.  Anyone have some insight into Central's offense, run oriented, pass, or balanced?  I am looking forward to the Dutch's offense vs. the Cru defense.  On offense, I am looking for QD to have a big day, if Central slants or slashes, QD's shiftiness could play a factor in the game.  Much respect for Central's program should be fun to see come Saturday.

Stats say that the teams are very similar....run first on O, stop the run on D.  They're pretty big on the oline so it will be speed vs size

[Klompen]

Should be a great match up on both sides of the football.  Very similar teams with similar strengths.  Stats say UMHB, but we have often found ourselves on the wrong side of stats other than the final score.  Our o-line is the best I have seen in 35 plus years of watching the Dutch.  The rush defense is also the best I have seen at Central.  That said, I will still be happy to win the final score stat and nothing else.    Central is run oriented, but can pass as needed quite successfully.  I think we are all in for a great football game.

[Ron Boerger]

You'll find the Central football website here; click on the stats link to see what they do on offense and allow on defense.  

[umhb2001]

Props to Eric Henri, former UMHB standout LB, on his recent signing with the Odessa Roughnecks!



Roughnecks Acquire Former Mary Hardin-Baylor OLB Eric Henri


http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3930029

[umhb2001]

I know the guys are banned from viewing this site, but if they could see the fact that no one really gives them a chance in the picks, they'd be ticked.  I mean, I'm worred about the size on the O and D lines compare to ours.  I hope that speed can make a difference.  I hope that the guys have learned from their loss last season to UWW, and I hope they catch fire, cause I'd sure like to see it happen!

Go Cru....Go Cru...Go Cru...Go Cru...Go Cru...Go Cru... Go Cru...Go Cru!!!

[iiac]

I know the guys are banned from viewing this site, but if they could see the fact that no one really gives them a chance in the picks, they'd be ticked.  I mean, I'm worred about the size on the O and D lines compare to ours.  I hope that speed can make a difference.  I hope that the guys have learned from their loss last season to UWW, and I hope they catch fire, cause I'd sure like to see it happen!

Go Cru....Go Cru...Go Cru...Go Cru...Go Cru...Go Cru... Go Cru...Go Cru!!!

Actually going by the "experts" UMHB is the favorite...

[Toby Taff]

Conference awards are out! http://bit.ly/rwGzj

Congrats to 1st teamers: Myke Gobert, Max Taylor, Dustin Davis, Quincy Daniels, Marco Coppola, David Danforth, and Jeremy Salinas
and Koby Parker Steven Rockdale, and Hank Hornsby from HSU

Also to all the 2nd and 3rd teamers.  great years guys

[umhb2001]

Saw the guys loading the bus this morning! The Purple Crush is coming!!

[drinkxs.com]

If I remember correctly, W & J had a nice sized O Line? So was Wesley's?

[Toby Taff]

Saw the guys loading the bus this morning! The Purple Crush is coming!!

You making the trip?

[dutchfan1]

Saw the guys loading the bus this morning! The Purple Crush is coming!!

You making the trip?

For anyone making the trip, I hope you find Pella (and all of Central Iowa) warm and inviting. We look forward to extending our hospitality. Safe travels to all!

It promises to be an exciting game - Go Dutch!

[umhb2001]

Saw the guys loading the bus this morning! The Purple Crush is coming!!

You making the trip?

I wish I was.  My wife is pregnant and is due any day/moment. 

I'll be watching online or going over to UMHB where they will have a watch party!