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[d-train]

NCAA Division III West Region rankings are now posted on the NCAA website....Rankings as of November 9th:

Darkharvest,

Where's the Bearcats? They're still undefeated in the West region of D-3.

[desertcat1]

NCAA Division III West Region rankings are now posted on the NCAA website....Rankings as of November 9th:

Darkharvest,

Where's the Bearcats? They're still undefeated in the West region of D-3.

D-train that's cold even for a lute

[d-train]

Thristy Kittie in the Desert,

Did you read Darkharvest's post (reply #212) over on the West playoff bracket thread? I'm not sure if he could be more wrong. Based on these rankings, Willamette may not make the field even if they win.

[desertcat1]

Thristy Kittie in the Desert,

Did you read Darkharvest's post (reply #212) over on the West playoff bracket thread? I'm not sure if he could be more wrong. Based on these rankings, Willamette may not make the field even if they win.

DT,  Rules  what rules we don't need no stinken rules.. 

[Foss]

Wildcat'64, I mentioned that Central/Linfield matchup a while back and I think it's still very possible. But we can't be too optimistic yet only because we're not sure how the regional rankings might shift after this weekend, even if all the favorites win (due to the strength of each team's Saturday opponent). Plus, if Cal Lutheran somehow squeaks in, I imagine we'll be playing them. Even the way the regional rankings are right now, if UW-Whitewater was sent North, Cal Lutheran would jump up to 8th and I believe the committee tries to avoid conference opponents playing in the first round (so no Oxy vs. Cal Lutheran). My worry right now is UW-Whitewater won't be shipped and the North region is going to be given a serious break if that happens, but I'm holding out hope they do the right thing. At any rate, I just hope it works out so that the Dutch do come back to McMinnville, and I think that is still the way it is looking right now.

[swede]

Believe you me, this is the most glowing Division III football article to ever be squeezed out of the LOS ANGELES TIMES.
Thanks to OxyBob over on SCIAC.

Dens
D-train
  I noticed on page three Collins said at the end "You've got to make the big time where your at" sounds lile he's found some good reading.

Foss
  Could well be CL. Although the SCIAC as a whole may be pretty weak that lone loss to Oxy may get them in and I wouldn't be surprised to see them in the 1st round. I also think the Bearcats are a better team but the better teams don't always get in.

I don't know about this Karma thing. I always thought you couldn't lose what you don't have.

[csnarnia]

That Oxy story was just getting interesting and they cut it off...guess they ran out of ink

[swede]

That Oxy story was just getting interesting and they cut it off...guess they ran out of ink

Welome on board csnarnia. Visit anytime and keep the director and your host on their toes.

d-train
Everythings cool. No more hassles on 2001. 'Cats lost that game in the Bowl. Leo Sloan was one of the backs for Linfield but can't remember the QB.

I just cast this weeks vote for Elliot

Pat
I compliment you on doing another fine job this year and am looking forward to seeing you Sunday on ESPN.

[Wildcat'64]

Foss,
I agree with your assessment.  Unfortunately the rankings could take a big hit this weekend depending primarily on what happens in Iowa.  I think, looking at the other Region rankings, that Cal Lutheran might well slip in (particularly if Whitewater moves out of the West).  It then appears that CL would more than likely be headed to the Catdome in round 1......I think there are just a lot of us, who have long memories,would really like to avenge the "Miracle in the Mud" game with Central.  Since it was 2000, I don't think any current Cats were on that team and shared that disappointment but you can bet the coaching staff has plenty of tape to share with the current Cats on that very unfortunate experience in our history.


LEAVE NO DOUBT

[Foss]

Wildcat'64, I'm totally with you on wanting to avenge the Miracle in the Mud and hope that is the matchup we get. But you know what? The more I look at this the more I now think this will happen in the first round ONLY if UW-Whitewater STAYS in the West.

Here's what I'm thinking. I'll start with the scenario of UW-Whitewater being sent to the North. Notice the new attention I'm giving to UW-Oshkosh. (This is assuming all of the favorites win this Saturday):

#8 Cal Lutheran at #1 Linfield
(UW-Oshkosh instead of Cal Lutheran IF they win over UW-La Crosse this Saturday. Here's the deal guys, as of right now Cal Lutheran has not beaten a single team with a winning record, whereas UW-Oshkosh has defeated 4 teams over .500 plus what could be a huge win over well respected UW-La Crosse on the road. Cal Lutheran's QOWI is higher right now, probably because they have one less loss. Pat, set me straight if you think the one loss team would get in over the two loss regardless.)
#6 Central at #3 Occidental

#7 Monmouth at #2 St. Johns
#5 Concordia-Moorhead at #4 Coe
(Although Concordia is ranked higher, I give Coe the home game because they A. would have won their conference whereas Concordia was runner up and B. have a better QOWI, and the gap between the two will be higher after Saturday because Coe's last opponent has a better record than Concordia's. Just my opinion, of course.)

Now, if UW-Whitewater were to stay in the West:

#8 Central at #1 Linfield
#5 Concordia-Moorhead at #4 Occidental
(Coe may be given the #5 seed and Concordia #6, but they won't have Concordia play SJU in the first round)

#7 Monmouth at #2 UW-Whitewater
#6 Coe at #3 St. Johns

So basically, the way I see it is if Cal Lutheran or UW-Oshkosh squeeze in, they would likely be the bottom seed and would be coming to the Catdome (especially if it's west coast Cal Lutheran). There is no way Cal Lutheran would end up ranked ahead of Central, especially with their weak opponent (Chapman) this Saturday. I imagine UW-Oshkosh could be ranked ahead of the Dutch if they beat UW-La Crosse, but probably not likely since they have two losses. Oh, and the above also depends on how certain games are played out across the country to determine who exactly gets the Pool C bids.

[TRU]

If everything falls into place Linfield could a chance to play Central round 1, Concordia in round 2 and SJU in round 3. Thus getting even will all three in the same year. This is a long shot but not as much as you may think. 

[D O.C.]

Gentlemen...please refer to the 2000 home game that 'slipped' away as the "Mishap in the Mud'; speaking strictly from a WILDCAT point of view.

[Pat Coleman]

To those that were wondering: If Pacific adds football and that gives you seven full conference members with football (i.e., L&C retains the sport), then the NWC would get an automatic bid the first year Pacific plays a varsity NWC schedule. No waiting for a bid required if one of your own adds football.

[Olinemom]

Last I heard was that the board and president supported football but that the faculty still had to make a decision.

You mean there is a place where faculty has power to do something?  Amazing!!  I am a full professor, but I am also the Olinemom of my football team, so you'd have to know where I'd stand on that.  I saw Linfield and Brett Elliott play last year in my back yard in Salem.  It was a sight to see. By the way Who is the guy with the humongous Linfield flag??  I want a copy of the picture that was taken of me and him under that flag.  If Linfield gets back to Salem, I'll be there to look him up, because Stone Station, the best tailgate in the business,  always goes to Salem for the Stagg Bowl!!  Go Div3 football!!

[bluenote]

Foss...let me say, that was an absolutely phenomenol run down! You're one of the best analysts on the board!! Now can you tell us the price of tea in China...

TuxGuy.....I'm right with you on your question to Pat. Holy smokes, the Linfield Willamette rivarly has got to be the bigest thing this side of Chicago. I mean, over the years it's always been Linfield/PLU, but recently Willamette has been maybe even a bigger rival. This game is HUGE with a capital G. Look at the implications....if Willamette were to win, they could knock us out of the top seed of the nation...what's bigger than that??? Man we should have been listed in that poll! But it's ok, not many people across the nation really know who we or the NWC is!   

OnlineMom...thanks for your kind comments. We hope to be back in Salem again too this year and I'm sure you and your town are great hosts for the game! Please post the picture if you get it!