FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[PurpleSuit]

Kmic's record isn't the only Mount Union record in jeopardy.  So is 55.

So UWW is going to win three in a row, only done three times in D3, and break the all time win streak with the all time rushing leader?  Seems like a lot to fall in place for the Warhawks.  Don't get me wrong, I am hoping for Purple Bowl 7, but I think UWW might have their hands full with the triple option this week. 

Also, about the perceived tough game this weekend for Mount.  I give all the props in the world for Wabash's comeback against NCC.  But after watching the replay of the game, I say NCC blew the game more than Wabash won it.  It took some incredible luck for Wabash to earn the trip to Alliance, and I am not sure how the Wabash QB is going to be able to play Saturday, that skinny kid took a beating.  Oh well I look forward to a bunch of candy striped fans at Mount this weekend. 

I also have to question all those that seem to think Neal Seaman is the answer at QB.  As one that has seen every Mount game this year in person, how can anyone say that he is the best option at QB?  I hear all about how Mount needs a running threat at QB and make teams prepare for two QB.  Hasn't Burke proved to be a superior running threat to Neal and I would hope that the former D1 State Champ in OH can complete at least 60% of his passes like Seaman.  If Neal wasn't from the area would there be any discussion of who was the best option at QB?

Oh yeah, Tilted Kilt in Canton for the get together.  Lots of big TV's and other viewing options

[BashDad]

Also, about the perceived tough game this weekend for Mount.  I give all the props in the world for Wabash's comeback against NCC.  But after watching the replay of the game, I say NCC blew the game more than Wabash won it. 

Whew. I guess y'all caught a break, then.

[PurpleSuit]

Also, about the perceived tough game this weekend for Mount.  I give all the props in the world for Wabash's comeback against NCC.  But after watching the replay of the game, I say NCC blew the game more than Wabash won it. 

Whew. I guess y'all caught a break, then.

Wasn't meant as a slam on Wabash, more of how can a team blow a 21 pt lead at half?  Your little qb showed tremendous heart and toughness

But wabash or ncc, shouldn't make much difference for the raiders

[BashDad]

But wabash or ncc, shouldn't make much difference for the raiders

Uh-huh. Well. God help us if your analysis stops here.

Wait. I know. I'll help.

A GUIDE TO POSTING AGAINST WABASH

1. Pick a really big spread. This is important. It sets the tone for the whole week and, better yet, invites indignation from Bash fans. It's a lot of fun. But go big. I'm talking 42-6 kind of thing. And do it first. Don't get caught "responding" to anything. That's for losers.
2. Three letters: S. O. S. That NCAC is some weak-ass competition. Don't believe me? Look at the numbers.
3. Show the numbers. Highlight weak-ass competition whenever possible. Literally highlight. Like in red.
4. Throw "really" in front of any qualitative adjective (i.e. "bad" or "good" or "weak-ass"). Emphasis is important in making your point, however superficial. IT REALLY IS!!!
5. Important alert. Pay attention. You MUST discredit Bash's previous win(s) and opponent(s) while--important!--subtly using your previous opponent to make you look better. Include quotes from that team's coach or star player. Say words like "adversity" or "rhythm" or "stride."
6. Talk about past Wabash teams or, better, say that you watched their game against Kenyon this year. You know, for authority's sake. It doesn't matter if you did or not. They won. They always win. Their schedule... is... REALLY... not... good, remember? Just say it over and over. It's a beautiful thing. SOS! DENISON! KENYON! WOOSTER! NORTH CENTRAL! After this, repeat step #3 (remembering #4) and conclude with #1.

Some examples follow (bolded passages are from original author). Good luck.

My early line on the NCC/Wabash game ( Assuming the game is in Crawfordsville) Is NCC -12.

I'd put it at NCC -20.5. Wabash is undefeated but it's been a really weak schedule they've played thus far.

A quote from the Dubuque wide receiver Michael Zweifel from the interview session following yesterday's game:

"Their front four and linebackers, those guys are as good as they get," Zweifel said. "If there's a better group of guys than that in the country, I'd like to see it. That's by far the best defense we've played against. Their speed, their size, their intensity is really impressive."

And from his father Stan, the DU head coach:

"We knew we'd have to score a lot of points to be in the game and were not able to accomplish that," Spartans coach Stan Zweifel said. "They did a nice job mixing up their coverages. But the thing I was most impressed with — and we talked about it all week — is they're just fast. They really did a good job taking on what we do best and disrupted our throw game."

*While North Central obviously has many assets, these comments highlight perhaps the biggest strength of the Cardinals, namely their overall team speed on both sides of the ball. I would also submit that their depth enables the existence of this asset to always be present on the field.

Bash fans - you've had a nice season playing that schedule....but the CCIW champ is a whole different story.

NCC 42
Wabash 10

I think NCC is going to win this one relatively easy. This upcoming game reminds me of the time Wabash came to Whitewater in 2007 with their first-team All-American linebacker (Adi Pynenberg). They had a ton of confidence after running the table in the NCAC, and winning its first two playoff games. However, they received a huge reality check that day in Whitewater losing 47-7.

Looks like this NCC/Wabash is a similar situation. With the only difference being Wabash will be at home.

I for one will be pulling for NCC. I think they have the best chance to knock off Mount.

I really don't mean to anger any Wabash fans but I really don't think Wabash will be able to compete with NCC. I'm pretty sure their skill players and QB will be able to get the job done but I don't have confidence in Wabash's line's. If this holds true the skill players won't be able to do what they can. I think lakeshore has the score about right at 42-10.

I think USee said it best on Saturday (11/19) on the NCAC Boards when he said, "The biggest challenge is figuring out how to score points against them (NCC)."  On my count, NCC has seen five better offenses than they will see on the field this coming Saturday.

(DIII Rankings)     SOS        Rushing       Passing          Total Offense     Points Scored
Redlands              #30        #41            #87               #37                  35  (SCIAC)
MU                      #2          #57           #107             #61                  14  (CCIW)
Elmhurst               #147      #28            #57              #22                  10  (CCIW)
Wheaton              #32        #160           #18              #40                  7  (CCIW)
Dubuque               #189      #77             #4               #2                    13 (IIAC)
Wabash                #114      #83            #129            #117                 TBD (NCAC)

At this point Wittenberg may have been the best that Wabash has seen this year.  Not saying Bash cant make a game of it but having a "filthy" defense (as some have said earlier this year) in the NCAC may still be a long way from stopping NCC's running game and being able to score enough points.

Great article on the front page on th gam this week. Also comments from Wheaton Head Coach Mike Swider.

Scout's take

Wheaton head coach Mike Swider knows good defenses.

He sent two defensive players to the NFL, plays North Central annually and has regular preseason scrimmages against Wabash. Because the Thunder have lost to Mt. Union six times in the playoffs, it's high praise for Swider to suggest North Central's defense is nearing the Purple Power:

"They've got depth and they've got speed. Every single kid on the team can run. ... Here's the biggest thing that you've got to do. You cannot get penalized, because once you get in long yardage, it's over. So you've got to be good on first down, and that's the critical, critical down. Once they get you in any bad situation, they just overwhelm you. ... Those three defensive linemen — (Valente) Garza, (Willie) Hayes and (Peter) Bulandr — they're fast, they get up field. They've got depth. They're all good, and they all can run. They play with an edge. ... They've got a good shot [in the playoffs]. When you can play defense and special teams, you've got a shot to beat anybody. And that's what they do. ... In our conference, they've dominated this year like few have ever dominated."


To be clear, NO team in the Stagg Bowl era has ever dominated the CCIW the way NCC has this year. That includes Augie's 4peat National Championship run. We are witnessing something unique.

If any season this is it for the CCIW to break through the purple mountain.  They are vunerable this year as evidenced by Benedictine  scoring on them.  Sorry Wabash for looking past you but just don't think you have what it takes to stop  the Naperville redbirds this year.

I only saw 1 Wheaton game this year, the game in Naperville.  I had planned on meeting a buddy there, but he was running late.  Before the 1st quarter was even over, I texted:

"Don't bother.  This one's over... I feel like I'm watching Mount play"

I would agree that this NCC team is probably the best CCIW I've seen (since 1993... didn't start watching till then)

Illinois College is not a "fine to good" team.  Look at is this way, Illinois College would lose to Benedictine.  Benedictine gets blown out by North Park regularly.  North Park hasn't won a conference game in nearly 13 years.  North Central plays (virutally) mistake-free football.  And they are a team that is able to overcome any adversity they face.  Their depth is outstanding, and their back-ups are just as good as their first stringers.  I'm not saying that this won't be a great game.  Believe me, it will be.  I am really looking forward to coming to visit you guys!  All I'm saying is that you guys seem to be discrediting everything North Central has done over the last three years. 

The CCIW is easily in the top 3 conferences in the nation (OAC, CCIW, WIAC not in any specific order).  North Central ran the CCIW and beat a very tough Dubuqe team.  You may not want to count your chickens before they hatch.

[BoBo]

Kmic's record isn't the only Mount Union record in jeopardy.  So is 55.

So UWW is going to win three in a row, only done three times in D3, and break the all time win streak with the all time rushing leader?  Seems like a lot to fall in place for the Warhawks.  Don't get me wrong, I am hoping for Purple Bowl 7, but I think UWW might have their hands full with the triple option this week.

Captain Obvious here , but I believe you are absolutely right. It would be a remarkable feat (& take a major change in mathematical addition rules) considering they're currently on a 42 game win streak. 

[edward de vere]

At the moment, I give Whitewater a 45% chance of winning at least 56 straight.

If Whitewater wins this coming weekend, I'd bump that to 55%.

Win the semifinal - 65%.

Win the Stagg - 75%.

Not what I'm hoping for, but I'm just sayin'. . . .

[wally_wabash]

Also, about the perceived tough game this weekend for Mount.  I give all the props in the world for Wabash's comeback against NCC.  But after watching the replay of the game, I say NCC blew the game more than Wabash won it. 

Whew. I guess y'all caught a break, then.

I too watched the replay between North central/wabash and for the first 50 minutes of that game ncc was the superior team, unfortunantly for them, a football game is 60 minutes long.

That was one of those games where, even when wabash was making there comeback, it still looked like ncc was continuing to bully and bully and bully throughout the rest of the game, but when the game was over, wabash was ahead by 1

While NCC was busy bullying, whatever that means, Wabash was busy scoring touchdowns. How many points do you get for a good bullying? One fewer than you need apparently.

[GRIZ_BACKER]

But wabash or ncc, shouldn't make much difference for the raiders

Uh-huh. Well. God help us if your analysis stops here.

Wait. I know. I'll help.

A GUIDE TO POSTING AGAINST WABASH

1. Pick a really big spread. This is important. It sets the tone for the whole week and, better yet, invites indignation from Bash fans. It's a lot of fun. But go big. I'm talking 42-6 kind of thing. And do it first. Don't get caught "responding" to anything. That's for losers.
2. Three letters: S. O. S. That NCAC is some weak-ass competition. Don't believe me? Look at the numbers.
3. Show the numbers. Highlight weak-ass competition whenever possible. Literally highlight. Like in red.
4. Throw "really" in front of any qualitative adjective (i.e. "bad" or "good" or "weak-ass"). Emphasis is important in making your point, however superficial. IT REALLY IS!!!
5. Important alert. Pay attention. You MUST discredit Bash's previous win(s) and opponent(s) while--important!--subtly using your previous opponent to make you look better. Include quotes from that team's coach or star player. Say words like "adversity" or "rhythm" or "stride."
6. Talk about past Wabash teams or, better, say that you watched their game against Kenyon this year. You know, for authority's sake. It doesn't matter if you did or not. They won. They always win. Their schedule... is... REALLY... not... good, remember? Just say it over and over. It's a beautiful thing. SOS! DENISON! KENYON! WOOSTER! NORTH CENTRAL! After this, repeat step #3 (remembering #4) and conclude with #1.

Some examples follow (bolded passages are from original author). Good luck.

My early line on the NCC/Wabash game ( Assuming the game is in Crawfordsville) Is NCC -12.

I'd put it at NCC -20.5. Wabash is undefeated but it's been a really weak schedule they've played thus far.

A quote from the Dubuque wide receiver Michael Zweifel from the interview session following yesterday's game:

"Their front four and linebackers, those guys are as good as they get," Zweifel said. "If there's a better group of guys than that in the country, I'd like to see it. That's by far the best defense we've played against. Their speed, their size, their intensity is really impressive."

And from his father Stan, the DU head coach:

"We knew we'd have to score a lot of points to be in the game and were not able to accomplish that," Spartans coach Stan Zweifel said. "They did a nice job mixing up their coverages. But the thing I was most impressed with — and we talked about it all week — is they're just fast. They really did a good job taking on what we do best and disrupted our throw game."

*While North Central obviously has many assets, these comments highlight perhaps the biggest strength of the Cardinals, namely their overall team speed on both sides of the ball. I would also submit that their depth enables the existence of this asset to always be present on the field.

Bash fans - you've had a nice season playing that schedule....but the CCIW champ is a whole different story.

NCC 42
Wabash 10

I think NCC is going to win this one relatively easy. This upcoming game reminds me of the time Wabash came to Whitewater in 2007 with their first-team All-American linebacker (Adi Pynenberg). They had a ton of confidence after running the table in the NCAC, and winning its first two playoff games. However, they received a huge reality check that day in Whitewater losing 47-7.

Looks like this NCC/Wabash is a similar situation. With the only difference being Wabash will be at home.

I for one will be pulling for NCC. I think they have the best chance to knock off Mount.

I really don't mean to anger any Wabash fans but I really don't think Wabash will be able to compete with NCC. I'm pretty sure their skill players and QB will be able to get the job done but I don't have confidence in Wabash's line's. If this holds true the skill players won't be able to do what they can. I think lakeshore has the score about right at 42-10.

I think USee said it best on Saturday (11/19) on the NCAC Boards when he said, "The biggest challenge is figuring out how to score points against them (NCC)."  On my count, NCC has seen five better offenses than they will see on the field this coming Saturday.

(DIII Rankings)     SOS        Rushing       Passing          Total Offense     Points Scored
Redlands              #30        #41            #87               #37                  35  (SCIAC)
MU                      #2          #57           #107             #61                  14  (CCIW)
Elmhurst               #147      #28            #57              #22                  10  (CCIW)
Wheaton              #32        #160           #18              #40                  7  (CCIW)
Dubuque               #189      #77             #4               #2                    13 (IIAC)
Wabash                #114      #83            #129            #117                 TBD (NCAC)

At this point Wittenberg may have been the best that Wabash has seen this year.  Not saying Bash cant make a game of it but having a "filthy" defense (as some have said earlier this year) in the NCAC may still be a long way from stopping NCC's running game and being able to score enough points.

Great article on the front page on th gam this week. Also comments from Wheaton Head Coach Mike Swider.

Scout's take

Wheaton head coach Mike Swider knows good defenses.

He sent two defensive players to the NFL, plays North Central annually and has regular preseason scrimmages against Wabash. Because the Thunder have lost to Mt. Union six times in the playoffs, it's high praise for Swider to suggest North Central's defense is nearing the Purple Power:

"They've got depth and they've got speed. Every single kid on the team can run. ... Here's the biggest thing that you've got to do. You cannot get penalized, because once you get in long yardage, it's over. So you've got to be good on first down, and that's the critical, critical down. Once they get you in any bad situation, they just overwhelm you. ... Those three defensive linemen — (Valente) Garza, (Willie) Hayes and (Peter) Bulandr — they're fast, they get up field. They've got depth. They're all good, and they all can run. They play with an edge. ... They've got a good shot [in the playoffs]. When you can play defense and special teams, you've got a shot to beat anybody. And that's what they do. ... In our conference, they've dominated this year like few have ever dominated."


To be clear, NO team in the Stagg Bowl era has ever dominated the CCIW the way NCC has this year. That includes Augie's 4peat National Championship run. We are witnessing something unique.

If any season this is it for the CCIW to break through the purple mountain.  They are vunerable this year as evidenced by Benedictine  scoring on them.  Sorry Wabash for looking past you but just don't think you have what it takes to stop  the Naperville redbirds this year.

I only saw 1 Wheaton game this year, the game in Naperville.  I had planned on meeting a buddy there, but he was running late.  Before the 1st quarter was even over, I texted:

"Don't bother.  This one's over... I feel like I'm watching Mount play"

I would agree that this NCC team is probably the best CCIW I've seen (since 1993... didn't start watching till then)

Illinois College is not a "fine to good" team.  Look at is this way, Illinois College would lose to Benedictine.  Benedictine gets blown out by North Park regularly.  North Park hasn't won a conference game in nearly 13 years.  North Central plays (virutally) mistake-free football.  And they are a team that is able to overcome any adversity they face.  Their depth is outstanding, and their back-ups are just as good as their first stringers.  I'm not saying that this won't be a great game.  Believe me, it will be.  I am really looking forward to coming to visit you guys!  All I'm saying is that you guys seem to be discrediting everything North Central has done over the last three years. 

The CCIW is easily in the top 3 conferences in the nation (OAC, CCIW, WIAC not in any specific order).  North Central ran the CCIW and beat a very tough Dubuqe team.  You may not want to count your chickens before they hatch.

Paraphrasing a line from Forrest Gump: (use your best Bear Bryant voice)  "that boy sure can cut and paste"

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Kmic's record isn't the only Mount Union record in jeopardy.  So is 55.

So UWW is going to win three in a row, only done three times in D3, and break the all time win streak with the all time rushing leader?  Seems like a lot to fall in place for the Warhawks.  Don't get me wrong, I am hoping for Purple Bowl 7, but I think UWW might have their hands full with the triple option this week.

Captain Obvious here , but I believe you are absolutely right. It would be a remarkable feat (& take a major change in mathematical addition rules) considering they're currently on a 42 game win streak.

What I think Purplesuit is trying to say is that if UWW wins the Stagg this year they would have a 45 game streak, and since they have yet to stumble in the regular season as of late, they would probably break the record next year.

[pradierguy]

OAC Shoutout in  Peter King's MMQB Column:

"This is what the real Chris Johnson looks like. In eight of his first 10 games this season, Johnson was held under 65 yards, and he played as if the 2,000-yard Johnson had been kidnapped and replaced by a free agent from Ohio Northern.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/11/27/week.12/index.html#ixzz1f0YNFcEg"

[BoBo]

Kmic's record isn't the only Mount Union record in jeopardy.  So is 55.

So UWW is going to win three in a row, only done three times in D3, and break the all time win streak with the all time rushing leader?  Seems like a lot to fall in place for the Warhawks.  Don't get me wrong, I am hoping for Purple Bowl 7, but I think UWW might have their hands full with the triple option this week.

Captain Obvious here , but I believe you are absolutely right. It would be a remarkable feat (& take a major change in mathematical addition rules) considering they're currently on a 42 game win streak.

What I think Purplesuit is trying to say is that if UWW wins the Stagg this year they would have a 45 game streak, and since they have yet to stumble in the regular season as of late, they would probably break the record next year.

I must be having my senior moment, as I didn't read any of that in Purplesuit's comments. I understood the last part of it to mean Ps thinks Salisbury might give UWW a game this weekend. I wonder if Ps thinks similar things for Wabash vs Mount?

[HScoach]

No way Salisbury gives UWW a game.  You're not going to consistently run the ball against Whitewater.  Regardless of how unique the scheme may be and whether UWW has seen it before.  The D-line is too good. 

Only 'potential' test on their return trip to Salem is St Thomas.  And it's nothing more than a 'maybe' as STU has yet to prove their a legit contender come playoff time.  They were supposed to be all that in 2010 and lost at home to a Bethel team that provided very little against Mount in the semi's.  STU reminds me of the typical East region team (other than Rowan).  Good resume and potential, but little on-the-field performance to back it up come playoff time.

[wabco]

First, lets be clear.  You guys have the right to say what you will about Mount and to denigrate Wabash chances.  You have a proven record and Wabash's is in the proving stage (if it is to be proved).  I for one - as a Little Giant - am happy to be still invited to the dance and to have the opportunity we have.  I was at UWW a couple of years ago ... we had a good team and they had a way better team.  till, it was fun, the UWW fans and administration were rightfully prideful but gratious hosts.  I expect no less from the school/coach/team/fans who set the Div III standard. 

We will try hard to beat you and will not quit.  I like to think we have a good chance.  (Depends on many things, not the least of which is who we have standing healthy at the moment to play.  We do not have the depth you have ... example our O line were walking wounded against NCC - especially toward the end of the game - result was that NCC could get to our QB [after he passed] and bust him around.  Will Belton Play?  if he is at full steam, it will be interesting to see him work with your D.  If he is not and Tyler Burke has healed from the bashing he took ... interesting from different standpoint.  Our D has lost some men but should play hard.)  I do not know much about your individual players except that I understand that your #1 QB may be out.

Questions:
1)  Is the seating reserved?  (Wabash has published a Mount ticket email site and said to get tickets early.)  2)  Is there a smaller site designated for visitors?
3)  Is the visitor seating on the traditional visitor side or along the home side?
4)  Is there a tailgate area next to tyhe stadium? ... designated or just scrum for a spot?
5)  Is your enviornment not very open to visitors or just fine?  (I ask that because ... except for DePauw whom we hate from birth and are NOT AT ALL OPEN TO, and perhaps to a lesser extent Wittenberg - given their "attitude fans" ... Wabash is very open and inviting to visitors a nd visitors' tailgates ... meaning unless you are an ass, you can always find a beer somewhere from a Wabash fan.
6)  How early do the tailgates usually start?  At Wabash, they start early.

I know both Wabash fans and team are looking forward to Saturday.  We are pretty proud of our coach as well and know that he is of the royal (purple) cloth.  See you all on Saturday for a hopefully great football game without injury.

[theaprof]

First, lets be clear.  You guys have the right to say what you will about Mount and to denigrate Wabash chances.  You have a proven record and Wabash's is in the proving stage (if it is to be proved).  I for one - as a Little Giant - am happy to be still invited to the dance and to have the opportunity we have.  I was at UWW a couple of years ago ... we had a good team and they had a way better team.  till, it was fun, the UWW fans and administration were rightfully prideful but gratious hosts.  I expect no less from the school/coach/team/fans who set the Div III standard. 

We will try hard to beat you and will not quit.  I like to think we have a good chance.  (Depends on many things, not the least of which is who we have standing healthy at the moment to play.  We do not have the depth you have ... example our O line were walking wounded against NCC - especially toward the end of the game - result was that NCC could get to our QB [after he passed] and bust him around.  Will Belton Play?  if he is at full steam, it will be interesting to see him work with your D.  If he is not and Tyler Burke has healed from the bashing he took ... interesting from different standpoint.  Our D has lost some men but should play hard.)  I do not know much about your individual players except that I understand that your #1 QB may be out.

Questions:
1)  Is the seating reserved?  (Wabash has published a Mount ticket email site and said to get tickets early.)  2)  Is there a smaller site designated for visitors?
3)  Is the visitor seating on the traditional visitor side or along the home side?
4)  Is there a tailgate area next to tyhe stadium? ... designated or just scrum for a spot?
5)  Is your enviornment not very open to visitors or just fine?  (I ask that because ... except for DePauw whom we hate from birth and are NOT AT ALL OPEN TO, and perhaps to a lesser extent Wittenberg - given their "attitude fans" ... Wabash is very open and inviting to visitors a nd visitors' tailgates ... meaning unless you are an ass, you can always find a beer somewhere from a Wabash fan.
6)  How early do the tailgates usually start?  At Wabash, they start early.

I know both Wabash fans and team are looking forward to Saturday.  We are pretty proud of our coach as well and know that he is of the royal (purple) cloth.  See you all on Saturday for a hopefully great football game without injury.

1.  Yes the seating is reserved--there are a couple of sections on the traditional visitor's side.

2.  See answer above.

3.  See answer above.

4.  Tailgating is in the parking lot on the west side of the stadium (the Gulling Center parking lot)--first come first served--usually the Purples set up on the north side of the lot and leave the south side (near the street) for the visitors--officially it is limited to two hours before the game, but last week there were people out there starting around 7:30 am.  The Alliance police will be patrolling, but as long as you keep things in opaque cups, don't have obviously underage people getting trashed, and don't get too rowdy you won't have any problems.

5.  Visitors are very welcome.  We are actually a pretty friendly group.  (a little cocky perhaps, but friendly nonetheless)

6.  See #4 above.

See you on Saturday!

[skunks_sidekick]

First, lets be clear.  You guys have the right to say what you will about Mount and to denigrate Wabash chances.  You have a proven record and Wabash's is in the proving stage (if it is to be proved).  I for one - as a Little Giant - am happy to be still invited to the dance and to have the opportunity we have.  I was at UWW a couple of years ago ... we had a good team and they had a way better team.  till, it was fun, the UWW fans and administration were rightfully prideful but gratious hosts.  I expect no less from the school/coach/team/fans who set the Div III standard. 

We will try hard to beat you and will not quit.  I like to think we have a good chance.  (Depends on many things, not the least of which is who we have standing healthy at the moment to play.  We do not have the depth you have ... example our O line were walking wounded against NCC - especially toward the end of the game - result was that NCC could get to our QB [after he passed] and bust him around.  Will Belton Play?  if he is at full steam, it will be interesting to see him work with your D.  If he is not and Tyler Burke has healed from the bashing he took ... interesting from different standpoint.  Our D has lost some men but should play hard.)  I do not know much about your individual players except that I understand that your #1 QB may be out.  I think Wabash has a great chance this weekend, as Mount is "banged up" as well.  Some of us (me included) feel you have to "beat the man" to "be the man".  Wabash has yet to do that, but I think this could be their best chance.

Questions:
1)  Is the seating reserved? YES.....you will have your own "section" 12 I think (Wabash has published a Mount ticket email site and said to get tickets early.)  2)  Is there a smaller site designated for visitors?
3)  Is the visitor seating on the traditional visitor side or along the home side? Visitor Side, but there are Mount season ticket holders over there as well
4)  Is there a tailgate area next to tyhe stadium? ... designated or just scrum for a spot?Parking lot right beside the stadium...get there EARLY
5)  Is your enviornment not very open to visitors or just fine?  (I ask that because ... except for DePauw whom we hate from birth and are NOT AT ALL OPEN TO, and perhaps to a lesser extent Wittenberg - given their "attitude fans" ... Wabash is very open and inviting to visitors a nd visitors' tailgates ... meaning unless you are an ass, you can always find a beer somewhere from a Wabash fan.  VERY OPEN......you will be welcomed
6)  How early do the tailgates usually start?  At Wabash, they start early.  EARLY.....

I know both Wabash fans and team are looking forward to Saturday.  We are pretty proud of our coach as well and know that he is of the royal (purple) cloth.  See you all on Saturday for a hopefully great football game without injury.