FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[NCF]

Gentlemen--

Thank all of you for your concern. For those of us either young chronologically or in spirit, at 2:21, the night is still young. After all, the bars don't close until 2:00! 

Mat--I believe its called signing on, entering most or all of your post, falling asleep in the recliner, and hitting "enter" upon waking up. 

Kovo--All excellent points!

Always--As I'm sure you'll agree, there are only a very few activities more fun than tailgating. And practice certainly does make perfect!   
And, you're right about your 2009 team.

New--The Cards definitely must cut down on the penalties, especially the stupid ones. Mental preparation must match the physical for any championship team.

The stupid ones really kill momentum.

[Gregory Sager]

http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/sports/7681879-419/aurora-faces-tough-test-at-illinois-wesleyan.html


"This may be the best team he's (IWU head coach Norm Eash) had," AU head coach Rich Duncan said.


Kind of a strange comment.

Perhaps not so strange for a couple of reasons:

1. Duncan is obviously engaging in some pre-game psychological gamesmanship. If I'm the underdog, why not heap great praise on my opponent and maybe get them to relax a bit and take a win for granted. Fairly standard operating procedure within the coaching ranks.
2. Perhaps it is the best team Eash has had. In 24 years, Eash's teams have only 2 outright conference championships. In both 1992 and 1996 Eash led his team to a 10-1 overall record, and 7-0 conference record. This season they were picked to finish 3rd in the conference but if they can "upset" North Central and Wheaton, this year's team may very well go down as Eash's best, especially considering NCC and WC being expected to be so strong, the competition this season could be tougher than what Wesleyan faced in their aforementioned CCIW championship seasons. Accordingly, the Titans could finish 2nd this year and conceivibly have a better team than in their championship seasons.

3. His star quarterback Jim Bevell might miss the game due to an undisclosed ailment, so Coach Duncan is engaging in a bit of pregame CYA.

[Titan Q]

IWU/Aurora article...

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/football/article_58e3183a-e09a-11e0-9855-001cc4c03286.html

[HoosierRedMan]

What happens in Rock Island if Augie loses and starts 0-3?  What changes are possible?

I for one is shocked that they could start 0-3 and it will be interesting to see if they can bounce back in the conference.

[AndOne]

I IS shocked too!         

[Titan Q]

IWU will have live video for the game vs Aurora.  Link here (in the right navigation, under the calendar)...

http://www.iwusports.com/index.aspx?tab=football&path=football

[matblake]

Here are my keys to Wheaton/Platteville game:

Which defense wins?  Platteville has given up only 6 points in two games, which includes traditionally strong Stevens Point.  Wheaton's first team defense has given up 16 (Albion got two scores from a fumble return and kickoff return and another against the second team defense with no time remaining).  Preventing a fast start will be key. 

Special teams: Last year Wheaton's special teams helped key the second half surge.  Wheaton gave up a TD on kickoff, albeit against a good returner.  Will either team make a deciding score on special teams.

Offensive line:  Wheaton has the offensive skill positions to compete for a win every week.  Meador seems to need that half second more than Roberts does.  Will the Thunder be able to protect him?

Crowd: If Platteville's stadium fills up, 10,000 is a lot of people.  How will either team handle the crowd?

[devildog29]

Fixing to head to the stadium for this afternoon's festivities.  Been away too long.  Weather is beautiful.  Just doesn't get much better.  I'll the the guy by himself with an out of place south Texas tan for central Illinois if anyone else is attending.  Let's go Ti-tans!

[Pioneer_fan04]

I am doing the Student radio broadcast for Platteville for tonights game and was just wondering what happened to Jordan Roberts so i can sound smart tonight and explain why he is not playing

[oldnuthin]

I am doing the Student radio broadcast for Platteville for tonights game and was just wondering what happened to Jordan Roberts so i can sound smart tonight and explain why he is not playing

blown ACL

[Pioneer_fan04]

I am doing the Student radio broadcast for Platteville for tonights game and was just wondering what happened to Jordan Roberts so i can sound smart tonight and explain why he is not playing

blown ACL

Thank You!

[shepherd]

FYI: Carlton who lost to Carthage 16-13 is tied at half to a tough Bethel team 7-7 at half.

[Gregory Sager]

#21 Wittenberg edged Washington MO today, 20-17, in a game that went down to the final play. Wash U had a wide-open bomb down the sideline with a minute and a half left that would've put the Bears up if it was caught, but it was overthrown by a yard or two. Wash U (2-1) is North Park's opponent next week at Hedstrand Field in Chicago.

[Gregory Sager]

Adrian kicked a 45-yard field goal on the game's final play to edge Augustana, 17-14, in the QC.

[Gregory Sager]

Carthage dumped Concordia WI, 20-3, in Kenosha today.