FB: Northwest Conference

[RedandPurple]

From the Youngster...Merry Christmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUUS63kkH-Y

Thanks D O.C. Gave you plus K.

[CatDad]

Merry Christmas to you and your families!!  :-)

GO CATS!!!

[cawcdad]

Merry Christmas - Feliz Navidad - Feliz Natale - Buon Natale - Joyeux Noël - Maligayang pasko - Zalig Kerstfeest - Fröhliche Weihnachten - Heri ya krismas - Mele Kalikimaka - Wesołych świąt

[dahlby]

To all you Northwest posters....... GLEDELIG JUL!!!

Dahlby and Family

[coco]

A very Merry Christmas to all you D3ers!

We are having the best Christmas ever. Like GHC, Warthog, and some of you other guys, I have become a grandpa. Ella Hikialani (Looking toward the heavens) was born on Thursday, and luckily for her, she doesn't resemble me. She does have a full head of black hair, though, and we think she's the most precious little girl in the world. I melt every time I hold her.

It doesn't get much better than this.

Stay safe over the holidays, everyone.

[D O.C.]

coco....the 23rd? Amazing.
Now grandpa, it's up to you that birthday and Christmas presents are not one. Always something special on the 23rd.

[George Thompson]

First I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas.

PLAYOFF SELECTION - Part 1

I expressed earlier my concern about the current NCAA Division III playoff selection format.   There are some interesting facts behind the debate of the NCAA playoff selection, strength of conferences and strength of regions.   I will present these findings over a few postings this week.   Since 1999, some definite patterns have emerged.

National Champions, by Regions:

North:  6 all by Mount Union

West:  6.    3 by Wisconsin- Whitewater, 1 by Pacific Lutheran, St. John's,  and Linfield each.  

South:   0

East:     0
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Reached the Stagg Bowl:                    

North:  10 all by Mount Union

West:  10.    6 by Wisconsin- Whitewater, 2 by St. John's, 1 by Pacific Lutheran  and Linfield each.  

South:   3.   1 each by Bridgewater, Trinity and Mary-Hardin Baylor                          

East:    1, by Rowan

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First, it is obvious that only a handful of teams reach the Stagg Bowl.    Of course, for six years, it has been the same two teams.

Second, the North (Mount Union) and the West regions dominate


Next up:   Region playoff records.

[cawcdad]

Congrats to the entire coco clan.

[warthog]

coco & mrs. coco:

Congratulations to you, your son & daughter-in-law and of course precious little Ella.

When the 2030 NCAA D3 football playoff game between Wartburg and Linfield rolls around, I sure hope Wartburg defensive ends, Logan & Camden, can pay attention to the game and not be distracted by that Linfield cheerleader, Ella.

[Pat Coleman]

First I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas.

PLAYOFF SELECTION - Part 1

I expressed earlier my concern about the current NCAA Division III playoff selection format.   There are some interesting facts behind the debate of the NCAA playoff selection, strength of conferences and strength of regions.   I will present these findings over a few postings this week.   Since 1999, some definite patterns have emerged.

National Champions, by Regions:

North:  6 all by Mount Union

West:  6.    3 by Wisconsin- Whitewater, 1 by Pacific Lutheran, St. John's,  and Linfield each.  

South:   0

East:     0
                                                                                                                                   ----------------------------------------------

Reached the Stagg Bowl:                    

North:  10 all by Mount Union

West:  10.    6 by Wisconsin- Whitewater, 2 by St. John's, 1 by Pacific Lutheran  and Linfield each.  

South:   3.   1 each by Bridgewater, Trinity and Mary-Hardin Baylor                          

East:    1, by Rowan

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First, it is obvious that only a handful of teams reach the Stagg Bowl.    Of course, for six years, it has been the same two teams.

Second, the North (Mount Union) and the West regions dominate


Next up:   Region playoff records.

George -- this may help you out. Broken down by conference, though, not region.

http://www.d3football.com/interactive/faq/playoffs#9

[dahlby]

"GRATULERER" to Coco and the entire family!

[coco]

Thanks, guys. I am still on cloud nine. She gets more precious every time we see and hold her.

Warty, that's right! You recent grandsons are just a couple months older than Ella. Don't you wonder how much a private college education will cost by then?

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou, everyone!

[wildcat11]

Thanks, guys. I am still on cloud nine. She gets more precious every time we see and hold her.

Warty, that's right! You recent grandsons are just a couple months older than Ella. Don't you wonder how much a private college education will cost by then?

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou, everyone!

Hey Coco,

Saw some pictures on Facebook of Ella.  Congrats Gramps!  She is beautiful. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the NWC posters and lurkers out there.  May you all have a great holiday season and a great new year!

[river]

Congrats Coco.  Now you and GHC can compare notes.  Great way to start a new decade.   

[wildcat11]

ADvantage Catdome = 4 Linfield Wildcats Named All-American
Coaches thoughts on all 4 Linfield All-Americans....