FB: Northwest Conference

[D O.C.]

To fans and family who are able to get to the little country town (without the 10,000) of Whitewater be sure to watch your step. The visitors stands have pathways that can be icy and tricky.
If you are the kind that doesn't like to sit, even though you are raised up a bit (good viewing), you can still get reasonably close to the field.
Believe the 'CATS can hear you.

[speedybigboy]

One thing that should be kept in mind in this conversation about coverage teams staying aware is that in the playoffs, sometimes you have guys on kick coverage who haven't played there most of the season. With just 58 guys on the playoff roster, some guys are playing double duty.

58?, way too many.  Maybe they could cut back and afford that one more plane flight in the first round.  Back in the old days of the NAIA we were only allowed 42 for the playoffs.

[Pat Coleman]

At 42 (and at 48) we would disenfranchise more than half of the average Division III roster. Probably well more than half of the average D-III playoff team's roster.

[RedandPurple]

Safe travels for the team and to all fans heading to UWW.
December 7 arrives in two days. I'd like to point out to the posters on this board, new and old, the story of the Willamette Football teams experience on the island of Oahu.

"In the first game of the Shrine Bowl on Dec. 6 Willamette lost a 20-6 contest against the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. The next morning, the Willamette contingent was preparing for a tour of the island when Japanese forces bombed Pearl Harbor. That led to the United States' Involvement in World War II."

Click on the link to read the rest of the story.

http://www.willamette.edu/athletics/teams/football/pearl_harbor/index.php

[New Tradition]

Safe travels for the team and to all fans heading to UWW.
December 7 arrives in two days. I'd like to point out to the posters on this board, new and old, the story of the Willamette Football teams experience on the island of Oahu.

"In the first game of the Shrine Bowl on Dec. 6 Willamette lost a 20-6 contest against the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. The next morning, the Willamette contingent was preparing for a tour of the island when Japanese forces bombed Pearl Harbor. That led to the United States' Involvement in World War II."

Click on the link to read the rest of the story.

http://www.willamette.edu/athletics/teams/football/pearl_harbor/index.php

Now THAT is a cool story.  K+ from a history teacher/nerd for enlightening us.

[dawgcat]

As most of us CAT fans know, Saturday's game is going to be a close defensive battle between two outstanding defense-minded teams. And beyond... Saturday's winner is not guaranteed a trip to the Stagg Bowl as, most likely, MHB will be waiting to offer yet another challenge on the road to the Stagg Bowl. Fortunately, the winner of Saturday's chilly game in Wisconsin is not playing in Belton, TX. this coming Saturday where it is predicted to be 32-35 degrees with a 40% chance of ice and/or snow with a 15 mph wind (Perkins Field wind is projected to be about 8 mph to go with a temp around 20 degrees with only a slight chance of precipitation).

This game could go down to a field goal or even going into overtime tied up. I am predicting that the score will something like 20-17 and I like the CATS to out duel the Hawks on the ground and play even with them in the air. Whoever wins will have to minimize mistakes and turnovers for four full quarters. This will be tough game for either team, although the Hawks do have a slight advantage in this latter area. I think the CATS defensive advantage will be in not having to worry about a running QB and, as result, put pressure on the QB and work different coverage packages to their advantage.

Regardless, CAT fans will have to "buckle up" for a tense game with ongoing challenges. In the end, if we CAT fans are still standing and still breathing, the CATS will prevail! Go CATS!

[02 Warhawk]

As most of us CAT fans know, Saturday's game is going to be a close defensive battle between two outstanding defense-minded teams. And beyond... Saturday's winner is not guaranteed a trip to the Stagg Bowl as, most likely, MHB will be waiting to offer yet another challenge on the road to the Stagg Bowl. Fortunately, the winner of Saturday's chilly game in Wisconsin is not playing in Belton, TX. this coming Saturday where it is predicted to be 32-35 degrees with a 40% chance of ice and/or snow with a 15 mph wind (Perkins Field wind is projected to be about 8 mph to go with a temp around 20 degrees with only a slight chance of precipitation).

This game could go down to a field goal or even going into overtime tied up. I am predicting that the score will something like 20-17 and I like the CATS to out duel the Hawks on the ground and play even with them in the air. Whoever wins will have to minimize mistakes and turnovers for four full quarters. This will be tough game for either team, although the Hawks do have a slight advantage in this latter area. I think the CATS defensive advantage will be in not having to worry about a running QB and, as result, put pressure on the QB and work different coverage packages to their advantage.

Regardless, CAT fans will have to "buckle up" for a tense game with ongoing challenges. In the end, if we CAT fans are still standing and still breathing, the CATS will prevail! Go CATS!

Slight???

TO Margain
UWW: +28
LC +20

Ints thrown
UWW: 1
LC: 10

LC better protect that ball   

[wartknight]

As most of us CAT fans know, Saturday's game is going to be a close defensive battle between two outstanding defense-minded teams. And beyond... Saturday's winner is not guaranteed a trip to the Stagg Bowl as, most likely, MHB will be waiting to offer yet another challenge on the road to the Stagg Bowl. Fortunately, the winner of Saturday's chilly game in Wisconsin is not playing in Belton, TX. this coming Saturday where it is predicted to be 32-35 degrees with a 40% chance of ice and/or snow with a 15 mph wind (Perkins Field wind is projected to be about 8 mph to go with a temp around 20 degrees with only a slight chance of precipitation).

This game could go down to a field goal or even going into overtime tied up. I am predicting that the score will something like 20-17 and I like the CATS to out duel the Hawks on the ground and play even with them in the air. Whoever wins will have to minimize mistakes and turnovers for four full quarters. This will be tough game for either team, although the Hawks do have a slight advantage in this latter area. I think the CATS defensive advantage will be in not having to worry about a running QB and, as result, put pressure on the QB and work different coverage packages to their advantage.

Regardless, CAT fans will have to "buckle up" for a tense game with ongoing challenges. In the end, if we CAT fans are still standing and still breathing, the CATS will prevail! Go CATS!

I am going to bet the farm that if they go to OT, the game will be tied.

Looks like the weather is going to be balmy compared to Arden Hills!

[Gig Harbor Cat]

Sunny and 80 

[dawgcat]

Hey WartKnight,

I would rather play in 10 degree weather with no participation and a 7 mph wind (Arden Hills prediction) than in 32 degree temp with a good chance of a blowing rain/ice/snow event. The field in Belton could be an issue whereas in Whitewater and Arden Hills the fields should be hard but more run and pass friendly. As I write this, I am in 18 degree weather with a foot of fresh snow on the ground and I have played in blizzard conditions (rain,ice,snow and wind)... No fun at all.

And yes, GHC it must be always around 80 degrees at the Tides making it a nice "home court advantage" for watching the big games in a great atmoshere. 

[Kelly Boggs]

Pulling for the Cats this Saturday in Wisconsin. If Linfield and UMHB can take care of business the semifinal will be in Belton at The CRUthedral.

Go Cats!

[badgerwarhawk]

Hey WartKnight,

I would rather play in 10 degree weather with no participation and a 7 mph wind (Arden Hills prediction) than in 32 degree temp with a good chance of a blowing rain/ice/snow event. The field in Belton could be an issue whereas in Whitewater and Arden Hills the fields should be hard but more run and pass friendly. As I write this, I am in 18 degree weather with a foot of fresh snow on the ground and I have played in blizzard conditions (rain,ice,snow and wind)... No fun at all.

And yes, GHC it must be always around 80 degrees at the Tides making it a nice "home court advantage" for watching the big games in a great atmoshere. 

Playing with "no participation" can't be too much fun in any weather. 
The playing surface in WHITEWATER is field turf.  So while it will be cold and the field will probably be a little harder than normal I don't think the field will be that hard.  The ball will be darn hard but the field shouldn't be too bad at all. 

[wartknight]

Hey WartKnight,

I would rather play in 10 degree weather with no participation and a 7 mph wind (Arden Hills prediction) than in 32 degree temp with a good chance of a blowing rain/ice/snow event. The field in Belton could be an issue whereas in Whitewater and Arden Hills the fields should be hard but more run and pass friendly. As I write this, I am in 18 degree weather with a foot of fresh snow on the ground and I have played in blizzard conditions (rain,ice,snow and wind)... No fun at all.

And yes, GHC it must be always around 80 degrees at the Tides making it a nice "home court advantage" for watching the big games in a great atmoshere.

Keep that stuff away from us for awhile!

I was actually referring to WW as being balmy compared to Arden Hills..... Played in some bad stuff myself; you are correct not-always fun!!

[Gig Harbor Cat]

The Tides Tavern,
   Im thirsty !!

[desertcat1]

Sunny and 80 

Hello GHC,  Just landed and it's close to 80*  and 5:00 o'clock too.   (somewhere but not here)

Go CATS
GO BIG D