FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[D306]

Ypsi

I am condemned by Geography to be a Lions fan.
I can name other Lions, I guess that is the curse I must live with.

Ever notice no coach leavesDetroit and gets another Head Caoching job, only a few even find another job.

Don't even think about QB's Detroit is a burial ground for them.

That said I think they may actual scare up 7-8 wins this year, but then Hope is Eternal.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Yeah, since 'Ypsi' is for Ypsilanti MI, I, too, can name plenty of other Lions, though usually not without expletives attached!

I commend your optimism.  But then, I kept waiting for last year's Tigers to collapse right up 'til Labor Day, so maybe miracles DO still happen!

[D306]

Ypsi

the sad part is a 8-9 season for the Lie-Downs would constitute a Miracle.

[WLCALUM83]

Ypsi

the sad part is a 8-9 season for the Lie-Downs would constitute a Miracle.

8-9??  D306, Unless you had a typo, you're figuring on 8-8 makiing the playoffs, with a first round loss.

[Mr. Ypsi]

I'm pretty sure he meant an 8 or 9 win season - see his earlier post.  Though your scenario or a playoff bid and first round loss also makes sense.

Either would indeed constitute a miracle for the Pussycats.  (Jon Kitna just predicted 11 or 12 wins - gotta like a QB with that spirit, though being downright delusional may not be so good! )

[Carthage Fan]

Hey guys,

What is the DIII requirements to make the playoffs?   

[D306]

Ypsi, Alum

I meant 8 -9 wins.
I do not think 8-8 will get in the playoffs, but in this age of marginal teams ( parity) making the playoffs you never know.

Nice to see some Midwestern teams getting a top 25 rating, in some of the pre-season polls. Though it is tough to gage DIII as most of it is based on returning starters and history of the program. To some extent that holds true for all college pre-season polls.

Speaking of pre-season polls, they really do make a mess out of the BCS and college rankings, there should be no official polls prior to 3-4 weeks of play. The same teams are always ranked and it can be impossible to move up for some of the teams, that are not as well known.

RE: making DIII playoffs, I would think it is win your league, and or have an good win loss record VS. quality teams. Not sure though I know someone will post a copy of the formula.

[Pat Coleman]

Hey guys,

What is the DIII requirements to make the playoffs?   

Our FAQ should help: http://www.d3football.com/faq.php?question&category=Playoffs

[79jaybird]

I was looking for Coach Conwell's obituary and could not find it.  Does anybody know which day and/or which paper I could find his obit?

[Carthage Fan]

Pat,

Thanks for the info.  Nice to see 32 teams vs. 16 for NAIA.

[usee]

Hey guys,

What is the DIII requirements to make the playoffs?   

Our FAQ should help: http://www.d3football.com/faq.php?question&category=Playoffs

Carthage fan, the fastest way to the playoffs is to win the conference outright since the CCIW has an automatic bid (AQ). often times a 1 loss runner up has a70% chance of getting in also. The only sure way, though, is to run the table in conference play.

[Redmen96]

I was looking for Coach Conwell's obituary and could not find it.  Does anybody know which day and/or which paper I could find his obit?

Coach Conwell was working at IBC so what ever paper is in their area.   Might have been in paper June 21, 22, or 23 depending on standard 1 or 2 day waiting period for paper.

[Redmen96]

Robert N. "Bob" Conwell
1959 - 2007
Robert N. "Bob" Conwell, 47, of Forest Park, Ill., formerly of McMurray, Pa., died on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at the University of Illinois Medical Center - Chicago Campus. Born on Dec. 31, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of James F. and Jeannine M. (Bronder) Conwell. His zest for sports and subsequent education led Bob on a path that would inspire athletes to do great things. Bob attended elementary and high school in Peters Township in McMurray, Pa. He then received his Bachelors of Science degree from Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, Pa., and his Masters Degree in Sports Management from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill. Bob's life journey brought him to Kenosha, and on June 11, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Lorie A. Hansen. Bob accepted the assistant coach position in 1995 for the Carthage College Red Men football team. He served in this capacity until 2002. He then became the assistant coach and eventual head coach of Concordia University, River Forest, Ill. Until the time of his death he was the assistant coach at Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill. His techniques as a coach inspired the teams under his guidance to become incredible athletes. He will always be remembered by those who had the pleasure of working with him. Bob is survived by his wife, Lorie of Forest Park, Ill.; his parents, James and Jeannine Conwell of Columbiana, Ohio; a step-daughter, Suzanne Barca of Kenosha; and his siblings, Catherine (Steven) Moniaci of Houston, Texas, James (Angela) Conwell of Brighton, Mich., Daniel (Carol) Conwell of North Huntingdon, Pa., Richard (Kim) Conwell of Upper St. Clair, Pa., and Jeannine Conwell of Columbiana, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 25, at 1 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 4804 - 7th Avenue. A visitation will be held on Monday from 12 Noon until the time of the Mass at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider memorial remembrance to the University of Illinois Medical Center - Chicago Campus, Oncology Department, 840 S. Wood St., Chicago, Ill., 60612 or the Spina Bifida Association of Western, Pa., 134 Shenot Road, Wexford, Pa., 15090. Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home 3720 39th Avenue Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144 262-658-4101 Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com

[79jaybird]

Thank you Redmen96-

Great tribute and service for a great man.

[irish21]

I was looking for Coach Conwell's obituary and could not find it.  Does anybody know which day and/or which paper I could find his obit?

jaybird...Coach Conwell's funeral is going on at this moment. He was a class act and a true gentleman! He will surely be missed!

http://www.funeralquestions.com/obits/piasecki/memorial.asp?listing_id=85361