FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[New Tradition]

Hope everyone is having a wonderful afternoon.  I wanted to jump on here and comment about an interaction I had last night with some members of the Elmhurst football team.  It was a beautiful night and I was walking my dog (he's quite large and could, at times, be mistaken for a small horse) through the EC campus with some friends when a group of players asked if they could pet my dog.  Of course I obliged and they made small talk.  Now, (I think) I don't look that much older than they do and was wearing a cut off and basketball shorts, certainly not dressed to impress anyone, but they answered every single question I asked with "Yes, sir" or "No, sir."  When I steered the conversation towards football, the very next words out of their mouths were inviting me to come watch them play this weekend.  It was finally, at that point, that I revealed my past and allegiance, but thanked them for the offer and told them I'd see them when Elmhurst played NCC.  Those kids exemplified everything that I ever hope to see when I encounter a D3 football player.  They were humble, kind, and courteous to a complete stranger.  Hats off to them for representing their program and D3 football with class!

[AndOne]

Not only were they engaging and polite, New, but they also obviously respected your grandfatherly
stature. 

[matblake]

Good story New. I'm guessing that if you walked your dog by most D3 institutions you would have a similar experience. Good to hear that you had it when walking by a  CCIW school. Kudos to Elmhurst.

[AndOne]

Good story New. I'm guessing that if you walked your dog by most D3 institutions you would have a similar experience. Good to hear that you had it when walking by a  CCIW school. Kudos to Elmhurst.

Students, athletes, & gentlemen.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Good story New. I'm guessing that if you walked your dog by most D3 institutions you would have a similar experience. Good to hear that you had it when walking by a  CCIW school. Kudos to Elmhurst.

Students, athletes, & gentlemen.

Of course, it doesn't hurt your reception if the dog you're walking is the size of a small horse!

[cciwman]

Great article about a Millikin sophomore.  Matt Brown sophomore linebacker.
http://athletics.millikin.edu/news/2017/9/27/football-student-athlete-profile-matt-brown.aspx

[79jaybird]

"Vision in Action"  is one of the pillars of character faith Elmhurst likes to install into their community.   Most Division III personnel I have met over the years are humble, courteous people.  Glad you had a good experience Grant.   Be Kind to thy Neighbor- wish this would be the mojo everywhere in the world.   

[Titan Q]

Final from Wheaton:

#19-Illinois Wesleyan 14
#5-Wheaton 10

Bauer to Walsh for the go-ahead TD with 0:06 to play.

[augiefan]

Way to go Titans. Great win.

[iwumichigander]

Good job Titans!

[Gregory Sager]

Millikin 30
North Park 15

NPU was up 13-9 in the third quarter when it all fell apart. Jordan Smith, MU's 6'4 wideout, was the difference in the game (six catches, 123 yards, 2 TDs). The Big Blue, which had no sacks at the half, sacked Anthony DiNardo eight times in the second half.

[Mr. Ypsi]

What an incredible finish to the game in Wheaton.  Bauer was sacked with no time (and no time-outs) to get another chance; Wheaton wins!  BUT, hold the bus ... someone from Wheaton had called a TO before the play!  Given a second chance after all, Bauer to Walsh (on a GREAT one-handed grab while falling out of bounds) gave the Titans an absolutely unforgettable ending to the game.

This one should live on in Titan lore like Gramkow's game-winning shot in the last basketball game IWU/ISU ever played!

Someone with better computer skills than I have needs to send in Walsh's TD catch to d3football.com for Play-of-the-Week consideration.

[CardinalAlum]

Final from Wheaton:

#19-Illinois Wesleyan 14
#5-Wheaton 10

Bauer to Walsh for the go-ahead TD with 0:06 to play.

[izzy stradlin]

Great win by IWU.  First W for the titans at Wheaton since 1996. 

[iwu70]

Wowza, Titans over WC, 14-10.  Sounds like a miraculous finish.  Gotta love that Titan D and that Titan RB.  Bauer is money at the end.

Who would have thunk it -- Titans 4-1 after their run of five opening seasons games.

Keep it rolling TITANS, no let down.

IWU'70