FB: Northwest Conference

[OldCatProf]

RE: Wildcatville blog

If I read the end of the blog correctly, the blogger appears to be correcting the story to say that Rutschman played at Linfield in 1950 and 1951. The story, however, is correct as written.

[D O.C.]

OCP...my research from LINFIELD archives says 1982 20-16 over the solutes.

[MonroviaCat]

OCP...my research from LINFIELD archives says 1982 20-16 over the solutes.

yep--also mentioned on the SCIAC board by CalLuForLife.

[Las Vegas Wildcards]

RE: Wildcatville blog

Mike Riley is quoted in a way that seems to imply the that the Cats played Cal Lutheran in the NAIA semi-finals in 1982. In fact the only time the Cats played CLU prior to the recent string of "before and after" games was in 1977 or 1978...in Thousand Oaks. Both D.OC and I were there. Unfortunately, we lost that game after QB Pat Silva got his bell rung late in the game and no one on the Linfield bench noticed. Later offensive players noted that for several series thereafter Pat called several non-existent plays/formations which stopped the offense. CLU staged a great comeback and won the game when our last second field goal attempt (52 yards) fell short.

Also, if I read the end of the blog correctly, the blogger appears to be correcting the story to say that Rutschman played in 1950 and 1951. The story, however, is correct as written.

Strange to see how The Streak doesn't garner the recognition one would think, even including the fact Linfield isn't a D1 university. Not sure how many D3 football fans outside the northwest realize how far ahead Linfield is of any other school for consecutive winning seasons. Also, not even the New York Yankees or LA Lakers have been able to approach this ongoing record.

The lineage and history of Linfield College football is reflected in the current head coach, Joseph Smith.
Smith played for Ad Rutschman(and Ed Langsdorf), Rutschman played for Paul Durham, and Durham played for Henry Lever in the mid 1930s. I'm struggling to think of another program at any level with that type of connection over such a long time span, including Notre Dame.

[Pat Coleman]

Regarding who hosts playoff games:

I just learned this last week that Division III playoff schools must bid on holding a playoff game. Previously I assumed it was automatically the higher ranked team that hosted; except where the higher-ranked teams facilities were inadequate (e.g., CLU last year). It was explained that the bid requires qualifying facilities and certain services as well as a financial guarantee. I wonder if the financial guarantee had something to do with us being shipped east last year.

It really doesn't. It is seeding first, geography second. Shoot, use some logic. If cost were a factor, why fly Linfield all the way across the country?

Now, I do understand the NAIA system works that way. And yes, you have to file paperwork to host, but it's not really a bidding situation. Otherwise St. John's would have hosted every game it ever played in.

[river]

Props to Bearcats Wes Wenzel and Terrell Malley for their selection:

November 6, 2012
NWC Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Wes Wenzel
Willamette, Senior

November 6, 2012
NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Terrell Malley
Willamette, Junior

and Congrats to the Lutes for making it into the D3Football.com top 25 --
if the Bearcats win out and sneak into the Regional Rankings, it might give the Lutes enough of an SOS boost to get one of the 7 pool C bids.

[MonroviaCat]

Props to Bearcats Wes Wenzel and Terrell Malley for their selection:

November 6, 2012
NWC Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Wes Wenzel
Willamette, Senior

November 6, 2012
NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Terrell Malley
Willamette, Junior

and Congrats to the Lutes for making it into the D3Football.com top 25 --
if the Bearcats win out and sneak into the Regional Rankings, it might give the Lutes enough of an SOS boost to get one of the 7 pool C bids.

1.  We won't know if the Bearcats will make the regional rankings because we won't see the last ones.  2.  Lutes should get in regardless of Willamette and if they don't it will be an obvious case of bullpoopery.

[RedandPurple]

RE: Wildcatville blog

Mike Riley is quoted in a way that seems to imply the that the Cats played Cal Lutheran in the NAIA semi-finals in 1982. In fact the only time the Cats played CLU prior to the recent string of "before and after" games was in 1977 or 1978...in Thousand Oaks. Both D.OC and I were there. Unfortunately, we lost that game after QB Pat Silva got his bell rung late in the game and no one on the Linfield bench noticed. Later offensive players noted that for several series thereafter Pat called several non-existent plays/formations which stopped the offense. CLU staged a great comeback and won the game when our last second field goal attempt (52 yards) fell short.

Also, if I read the end of the blog correctly, the blogger appears to be correcting the story to say that Rutschman played in 1950 and 1951. The story, however, is correct as written.

Strange to see how The Streak doesn't garner the recognition one would think, even including the fact Linfield isn't a D1 university. Not sure how many D3 football fans outside the northwest realize how far ahead Linfield is of any other school for consecutive winning seasons. Also, not even the New York Yankees or LA Lakers have been able to approach this ongoing record.

The lineage and history of Linfield College football is reflected in the current head coach, Joseph Smith.
Smith played for Ad Rutschman(and Ed Langsdorf), Rutschman played for Paul Durham, and Durham played for Henry Lever in the mid 1930s. I'm struggling to think of another program at any level with that type of connection over such a long time span, including Notre Dame.

Very astute post Steel Curtain. I totally agree. Linfield has a long history of excellence and they instill that in their players. They have learned the secret of success. Take something that works and build upon it. Gave you plus k. 

[bluenote]

Otherwise St. John's would have hosted every game it ever played in.

LOL!!!!   

[river]

Props to Bearcats Wes Wenzel and Terrell Malley for their selection:

November 6, 2012
NWC Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Wes Wenzel
Willamette, Senior

November 6, 2012
NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Terrell Malley
Willamette, Junior

and Congrats to the Lutes for making it into the D3Football.com top 25 --
if the Bearcats win out and sneak into the Regional Rankings, it might give the Lutes enough of an SOS boost to get one of the 7 pool C bids.

1.  We won't know if the Bearcats will make the regional rankings because we won't see the last ones.  2.  Lutes should get in regardless of Willamette and if they don't it will be an obvious case of bullpoopery.

True, the final regional ranking made pre-selection Sunday will not be published, but if the Bearcats make it into the ranking by winning out, it will give the Lutes a boost.  I agree the Lutes should get in regardless, but with a number of possible pool C teams out there, I like the Lutes' chances better with an SOS boost and not just wuda, shuda, cuda . . .

[MonroviaCat]

Props to Bearcats Wes Wenzel and Terrell Malley for their selection:

November 6, 2012
NWC Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Wes Wenzel
Willamette, Senior

November 6, 2012
NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Terrell Malley
Willamette, Junior

and Congrats to the Lutes for making it into the D3Football.com top 25 --
if the Bearcats win out and sneak into the Regional Rankings, it might give the Lutes enough of an SOS boost to get one of the 7 pool C bids.

1.  We won't know if the Bearcats will make the regional rankings because we won't see the last ones.  2.  Lutes should get in regardless of Willamette and if they don't it will be an obvious case of bullpoopery.

True, the final regional ranking made pre-selection Sunday will not be published, but if the Bearcats make it into the ranking by winning out, it will give the Lutes a boost.  I agree the Lutes should get in regardless, but with a number of possible pool C teams out there, I like the Lutes' chances better with an SOS boost and not just wuda, shuda, cuda . . .

agreed....and it's nice for Willamette fans to feel there team is still relevant as well

[D O.C.]

Where's our Hobart guest on this board from a few years back?
If you're peeking I wanted to wish your undefeated team more luck until....

[wildcat11]

ADvantage 'Catdome = Around The 'Catdome'Osphere

[swede]

If Menlo defeats PLU.....................

[cawcdad]

If Menlo defeats PLU.....................

Won't happen