FB: Northwest Conference

[bluenote]

Yes, I know the difference, fwgis.  SOU is the Raiders way down in Ashland.  WOU is the Wolves - just in Monmouth.   Didn't say I saw both teams play WU, just said I've seen them both play this year.

Funny thing about WOU -- they didn't want to play WU this year because they've killed them the previous two years in their openers.  So, instead, they got killed by PSU.  Poetic justice?

They got paid more for playing PSU. I saw that game and Western looked good, they didn't get "killed".. I also saw the WOU/Humbolt game. Humbolt isn't Linfield but they did have some good athletes that are DII type scholarship type guys. I was most impressed with their pep band. The best band I've ever seen. You had to be there though to know what I'm talking about. It goes up and down though because Humbolt State has pasted WOU in the recent past. And WOU is not nearly as good as they were the last couple years. They do have a pretty good scheme though. They have size and some speed. Their QB can drop back and pass behind their big line....and that concerns me because our dbs are below average for Linfield. I think we can get more pressure on their QB though. We'll see....it will be an interesting game. I just hope we change our punting formation by then....I still don't understand how you just allow 5-7 guys to just run up the middle untouched and expect every thing to be hunky dory. I don't see any other teams doing it and our punting scheme cost us 14 vs Willamette.....

"The Buck Stops Here"

[Foss]

Bluenote – I figured you'd like that pep band. 

I don't think WOU is as good as last year either, but I think they're still going to be a challenge. They've played Central Washington twice this year and both times lost by only a TD. The fact that they played them so close twice caught my attention. Pretty good considering CWU is D2's #5 ranked team, and their only loss was by 3 on the road to FCS #6 Montana. I think it would be a huge confidence boost for the team if they can get it done against WOU.

[bluenote]

Bluenote – I figured you'd like that pep band. 

I haven't seen anything that bizarre cool in years.....loved it!

[OldCatProf]

As I count backward, The Streak must have been about 14 when I first started following the Cats. I don't remember when folks started keeping track of it though. I don't remember hearing anything about The Streak until it was 40-ish or so.

Any of you other old timers remember when it started becoming a topic of conversation...and who might have started the conversation?   

[bluenote]

....it was probably in the early-mid 90's? I don't remember any discussion of it before that but I'm not sure.

[jocko]

Yes, I know the difference, fwgis.  SOU is the Raiders way down in Ashland.  WOU is the Wolves - just in Monmouth.   Didn't say I saw both teams play WU, just said I've seen them both play this year.

Funny thing about WOU -- they didn't want to play WU this year because they've killed them the previous two years in their openers.  So, instead, they got killed by PSU.  Poetic justice?

BBC-I know you have been wrapped up in your little D3 world all fall, but this week you need a little D2 education.  First of all, WOU played terrible against PSU, they are a lot closer to the Vikings than the score showed.  WOU does not have Menlo or Lewis & Clark on its schedule.  They play teams like Central Washington, who would beat Linfield 45-0.  The weakest team that they have played this year is Southern Oregon, who you BARELY beat.  WOU won 35-3, and it could have been worse.  It is a different world now.  WOU's D2 talent far surpasses Linfield's d3 talent.  As it should be.  There is no shame in that.  But to think that "WOU might be a challenge only" is a very uneducated statement.  WOU is not as good as last year, but they will still beat Linfield by 3 touchdowns at least.

Regarding Willamette, the Bearcats would not be undefeated at this point if they had opened with WOU.  The last three years, the combined score of WOU vs. Willamette was 100-9.  the lone Bearcat TD came as time ran out the last time that they played, with reserves in on both sides. WOU has Willamette's fly option wired, has for years.  I don't care who they have carrying the ball now, WOU's linebackers and DB's are faster.  It was in the absolute best interests of both sides to move on.

I hope that you enjoyed your lesson today.  Linfield fans tend to be a bit myopic, and it was time for a little education. 

[MonroviaCat]

Yes, I know the difference, fwgis.  SOU is the Raiders way down in Ashland.  WOU is the Wolves - just in Monmouth.   Didn't say I saw both teams play WU, just said I've seen them both play this year.

Funny thing about WOU -- they didn't want to play WU this year because they've killed them the previous two years in their openers.  So, instead, they got killed by PSU.  Poetic justice?

BBC-I know you have been wrapped up in your little D3 world all fall, but this week you need a little D2 education.  First of all, WOU played terrible against PSU, they are a lot closer to the Vikings than the score showed.  WOU does not have Menlo or Lewis & Clark on its schedule.  They play teams like Central Washington, who would beat Linfield 45-0.  The weakest team that they have played this year is Southern Oregon, who you BARELY beat.  WOU won 35-3, and it could have been worse.  It is a different world now.  WOU's D2 talent far surpasses Linfield's d3 talent.  As it should be.  There is no shame in that.  But to think that "WOU might be a challenge only" is a very uneducated statement.  WOU is not as good as last year, but they will still beat Linfield by 3 touchdowns at least.

Regarding Willamette, the Bearcats would not be undefeated at this point if they had opened with WOU.  The last three years, the combined score of WOU vs. Willamette was 100-9.  the lone Bearcat TD came as time ran out the last time that they played, with reserves in on both sides. WOU has Willamette's fly option wired, has for years.  I don't care who they have carrying the ball now, WOU's linebackers and DB's are faster.  It was in the absolute best interests of both sides to move on.

I hope that you enjoyed your lesson today.  Linfield fans tend to be a bit myopic, and it was time for a little education. 

Wow.  We have an associate athletic director from WOU chiming in.  I'm sure WOU will be happy to hear that their employees are on here talking smack.  BTW, the guy you were trying to school is a Willamette fan.  I think all of us Myopic Linfield fans are well aware of the challenge our boys face this week.  Look forward to your future posts (though I doubt they'll be anymore)

[RFB]

Yes, I know the difference, fwgis.  SOU is the Raiders way down in Ashland.  WOU is the Wolves - just in Monmouth.   Didn't say I saw both teams play WU, just said I've seen them both play this year.

Funny thing about WOU -- they didn't want to play WU this year because they've killed them the previous two years in their openers.  So, instead, they got killed by PSU.  Poetic justice?

BBC-I know you have been wrapped up in your little D3 world all fall, but this week you need a little D2 education.  First of all, WOU played terrible against PSU, they are a lot closer to the Vikings than the score showed.  WOU does not have Menlo or Lewis & Clark on its schedule.  They play teams like Central Washington, who would beat Linfield 45-0.  The weakest team that they have played this year is Southern Oregon, who you BARELY beat.  WOU won 35-3, and it could have been worse.  It is a different world now.  WOU's D2 talent far surpasses Linfield's d3 talent.  As it should be.  There is no shame in that.  But to think that "WOU might be a challenge only" is a very uneducated statement.  WOU is not as good as last year, but they will still beat Linfield by 3 touchdowns at least.

Regarding Willamette, the Bearcats would not be undefeated at this point if they had opened with WOU.  The last three years, the combined score of WOU vs. Willamette was 100-9.  the lone Bearcat TD came as time ran out the last time that they played, with reserves in on both sides. WOU has Willamette's fly option wired, has for years.  I don't care who they have carrying the ball now, WOU's linebackers and DB's are faster.  It was in the absolute best interests of both sides to move on.

I hope that you enjoyed your lesson today.  Linfield fans tend to be a bit myopic, and it was time for a little education. 

Wow.  We have an associate athletic director from WOU chiming in.  I'm sure WOU will be happy to hear that their employees are on here talking smack.  BTW, the guy you were trying to school is a Willamette fan.  I think all of us Myopic Linfield fans are well aware of the challenge our boys face this week.  Look forward to your future posts (though I doubt they'll be anymore)

Wow, it wasn't some dumb football player this time? What a tool. I hope Linfield beats Western Oregon just to see this douche eat some crow.

[bluenote]

BBC-I know you have been wrapped up in your little D3 world all fall, but this week you need a little D2 education.  First of all, WOU played terrible against PSU, they are a lot closer to the Vikings than the score showed.  WOU does not have Menlo or Lewis & Clark on its schedule.  They play teams like Central Washington, who would beat Linfield 45-0.  The weakest team that they have played this year is Southern Oregon, who you BARELY beat.  WOU won 35-3, and it could have been worse.  It is a different world now.  WOU's D2 talent far surpasses Linfield's d3 talent.  As it should be.  There is no shame in that.  But to think that "WOU might be a challenge only" is a very uneducated statement.  WOU is not as good as last year, but they will still beat Linfield by 3 touchdowns at least.

Regarding Willamette, the Bearcats would not be undefeated at this point if they had opened with WOU.  The last three years, the combined score of WOU vs. Willamette was 100-9.  the lone Bearcat TD came as time ran out the last time that they played, with reserves in on both sides. WOU has Willamette's fly option wired, has for years.  I don't care who they have carrying the ball now, WOU's linebackers and DB's are faster.  It was in the absolute best interests of both sides to move on.

I hope that you enjoyed your lesson today.  Linfield fans tend to be a bit myopic, and it was time for a little education. 

Here's a lesson for you: I believe WOU was DII in 2004 -2005 weren't they? Check the scores against Linfield those years before you start spouting off...professor of stupidity. And your rationale  that you'd beat Willamette this year is pure speculation.

[d-train]

Yes, I know the difference, fwgis.  SOU is the Raiders way down in Ashland.  WOU is the Wolves - just in Monmouth.   Didn't say I saw both teams play WU, just said I've seen them both play this year.

Funny thing about WOU -- they didn't want to play WU this year because they've killed them the previous two years in their openers.  So, instead, they got killed by PSU.  Poetic justice?

BBC-I know you have been wrapped up in your little D3 world all fall, but this week you need a little D2 education.  First of all, WOU played terrible against PSU, they are a lot closer to the Vikings than the score showed.  WOU does not have Menlo or Lewis & Clark on its schedule.  They play teams like Central Washington, who would beat Linfield 45-0.  The weakest team that they have played this year is Southern Oregon, who you BARELY beat.  WOU won 35-3, and it could have been worse.  It is a different world now.  WOU's D2 talent far surpasses Linfield's d3 talent.  As it should be.  There is no shame in that.  But to think that "WOU might be a challenge only" is a very uneducated statement.  WOU is not as good as last year, but they will still beat Linfield by 3 touchdowns at least.

Regarding Willamette, the Bearcats would not be undefeated at this point if they had opened with WOU.  The last three years, the combined score of WOU vs. Willamette was 100-9.  the lone Bearcat TD came as time ran out the last time that they played, with reserves in on both sides. WOU has Willamette's fly option wired, has for years.  I don't care who they have carrying the ball now, WOU's linebackers and DB's are faster.  It was in the absolute best interests of both sides to move on.

I hope that you enjoyed your lesson today.  Linfield fans tend to be a bit myopic, and it was time for a little education. 

Bad move, Russ. Given your position, you should stay away from fan chat boards. Nothing good could possibly come from your 'D2 education lesson.' 

[d-train]

Wow, it wasn't some dumb football player this time? What a tool. I hope Linfield beats Western Oregon just to see this douche eat some crow.

+1. Though, I'm not real high on Linfield's chances this week. The 'douche' does have a point in that the Wolves talent level has surpassed their former rivals in Salem, McMinnville, SW Portland, La Grande, and Ashland. They are a solid D2 squad.

[BearcatFan]

Props to Washington and Jefferson (lost to # 24 Thomas More) for allowing Willamette to move into the Top-Ten in their Bye week

[jocko]

My boss will not be happy about this.  my bad, the sender of WOU posts is not who you think.  let's just leave it at that. 

[RFB]

My boss will not be happy about this.  my bad, the sender of WOU posts is not who you think.  let's just leave it at that. 

Sure, you're busted dude. This is a seasoned crew, do some research before you decide to fire a salvo like you did. We will definitely return fire.

[(509)Rat]

Sure, you're busted dude. This is a seasoned crew, do some research before you decide to fire a salvo like you did. We will definitely return fire.

+1 RFB for chiming in on the "douche's" post...too bad your Athletic Department won't RETURN phone calls