FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[usee]

Both North Central and IWU played a very hard fought game, and obviously NCC made more plays and did what they had to do. There is a large amount of talent on both the teams and it showed during the game. The thing that stood out most to me however was the lack of sportsmanship shown by the NCC team. Obviously this was an intense game and emotions were flying and people get caught up in the game, that stuff is to be expected. There were a number of times however when a NCC player would make a good play and continued to taunt an IWU player after the play. For example, after converting a long first down run Fanthorpe got up and flipped the ball down to the IWU player who made the tackle and taunted him. Also Bo Osburn injured his arm in the first half and was in some pretty intense pain but continued to play during the second half, but was jeered at by the NCC players even after the game was over and the teams were shaking hands as they called him some pretty disrespectful names that I won't repeat here. There were also jeers from fans as the IWU team was walking to their locker room after the game.  In my opinion NCC showed the least amount of class and sportsmanship of any team thus far in the conference. The CCIW is supposed to be a high-class conference and each team should be showing the proper respect for the other teams in the conference. However it may happen I really hope that NCC does not get a big to the playoffs because I would be ashamed to have that type of play representing the CCIW. It is a real shame that such a good team is overshadowed by a classless attitude. And shame on an IWU grad for allowing that type of behavior from his team.    

tough way to start your posting career but welcome aboard anyway. 

[Redmen96]

Congrats to Redmen 04 for pulling off the upset pick.  Way to have big ones Joe.

[Carthage Fan]

Just out of curiosity, What was up with the Head Official rushing over to the Wheaton QB several different times after a play and helping him to his feet when he got knocked to the ground? He never helped a Carthage player to his feet. Was he related?

I noted that as well TG.   Makes the Referee not look impartial.  I AM NOT complaining about calls, both Wheaton and Carthage got fair distribution of calls.  But I would think something will be mentioned about that in the crews' rating .

[wheels81]

Hiker,
I disagree that Carthage stands were full.
GT.,
You saw and heard what I saw.
red04,  I was just giving it back cause of "bad taste" game left in my mouth.  red99 wrote like a sore winner..
Don't thnk the "head official" which is the referee, was any relation at least the box score didnt have his last name as Norris.
I know Norris was knocked down a lot so the guy must have been real busy.  Also if you saw him help him up virtually evey time you missed some of the best action focusing on the backfield.
Mugsy,
I tended not to believe red99 because he wrote w/exaggeration or overstatement about unruly fans.
I would have been right there w/ or w/o you to shout down any Wheaton fan being abusive to anyone visitor/home.  Good natured jostling doesn't include profanity or personal insults.   In fact I heard a lot of Wheaton fans really noting how hard Carthage was playing and praising them for good play and effort.
I think it's kind of funny when someone in the stands yells at the refs cause A) they can't hear them and 2) they probably are hearing it in stereo from the coaches.  
UC,
I guess I didn't think CC had a shot at the playoffs.  But if they can somehow eek out win against NCC and if wheaton loses to IW then maybe just maybe they get the call at pool C and IWU would get the AQ (right?)

[wheels81]

The same ref was official in Carthage/wheaton game last year and at this years iwu/cart game.   Was this behavior noted at other games?
I really didn't see it or notice it myself.

[wheels81]

btw thanks for the karma hits

[usee]

UC,
I guess I didn't think CC had a shot at the playoffs.  But if they can somehow eek out win against NCC and if wheaton loses to IW then maybe just maybe they get the call at pool C and IWU would get the AQ (right?)

Carthages playoff hopes are a glimmering, fading flicker. By my count they would need about 6 very good teams to lose this weekend to have a shot. its possible but I wouldn't change any holiday plans at this point.  If carthage could have held on vs elmhurst or IWU they would be a virtual lock with a win this weekend. but the same is true of NCC (vs WashU) and wheaton (they would be a lock for playoffs had they beaten carthage).

[usee]

cardinaldad,

EIGHT sacks!  Unfortunately not enough!

Thanks for the well-wishes for next Saturday (though hardly unexpected from NCC ).  I'm sure you'll understand that I can't return the same.  While winning a share of the title after being picked 7th would be mighty sweet, I'm hoping that beating the Thunder will not be just so the Cardinals can make the playoffs!   Go RedMen!

Ypsi, Just think where we would have been if the Thunder had beaten Carthage. IWU would be faced with beating Wheaton by 28 pts to win the AQ. You are better off just looking for a win and hoping for an NCC loss. 

[Tailgater]

"head official" which is the referee

Thanks Gilligan

[wheels81]

no problem ginger
just wanted to be sure I looked up the right official and confirming it.  I didn't really know for sure til I saw the listing of officials and he was listed first.  You'd be more of the skipper but ginger had the red hair.   Gotta save the professor for GS. 

[Tailgater]

The same ref was official in Carthage/wheaton game last year and at this years iwu/cart game. 

Which is he? Ref or Official? I'm confused now. New survey. Who remembers the name of the referee at their game last week.... let alone last year?

[Tailgater]

no problem ginger

If you play along proper that's Skipper

[Carthage Fan]

no problem ginger

If you play along proper that's Skipper

OK Have to ask...

Ginger or MaryAnn? 

I favored MaryAnn.

[Tailgater]

no problem ginger

If you play along proper that's Skipper

OK Have to ask...

Ginger or MaryAnn? 

I favored MaryAnn.

It's a deserted Island I'm going for both!!!

[wheels81]

Mrs howell she had the $.

logically,  all refs are officials but not all officials are refs.
therefore  bugs bunny quote now comes into play "you are following train tracks so you must want to catch a train"