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[wildcat11]

Here's hoping that the actual Wildcat team isn't as cocky as many of its supporters. 

Cocky?  I guess.  However, this core group of Linfield posters have been some of the most loyal and and supportive Wildcat fans I know.  Even during the "lean" 6-3 years when Coach Smith first took over the program these posters didn't waver and didn't fade into the night.  There are examples over and over again of lots of smack talk during the build up of a big game and lots of compliments and congratulations to the 'Cats opponent from these Linfield posters in victory and defeat.

People can label this group anyway you want, but to me, the Linfield fans on here make this board and the d3football community a better place (even if we get out of hand from time to time). 

[desertcat1]

May everyone have a Wonderful Thanksgiving and Safe Travel..   


GO CATS
GO BIG D

[HSCTiger fan]

Here's hoping that the actual Wildcat team isn't as cocky as many of its supporters. 

Cocky?  I guess.  However, this core group of Linfield posters have been some of the most loyal and and supportive Wildcat fans I know.  Even during the "lean" 6-3 years when Coach Smith first took over the program these posters didn't waver and didn't fade into the night.  There are examples over and over again of lots of smack talk during the build up of a big game and lots of compliments and congratulations to the 'Cats opponent from these Linfield posters in victory and defeat.

People can label this group anyway you want, but to me, the Linfield fans on here make this board and the d3football community a better place (even if we get out of hand from time to time).

Personally I have found bantering back and forth with you guys great fun. I expect to get it as much as I give. No one, at least to me, has made personal attacks. You guys have a lot to be proud of with regards to your team. We have not had any national tournament success until this past Saturday but we still have loyal fans that love our Tigers. Each of the last 3 or 4 years we have averaged over 5000 fans per game. Second most in D3. That more impressive considering our enrollment (1100) and the remoteness of our campus. I hope we have 100 to 150 travel to this game. With it being Thanksgiving weekend I'm not sure.

[Pat Coleman]

Road to Salem feature story from Adam Turer previewing the game:
http://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2013/hampden-sydney-eager-to-let-it-fly-at-linfield

[D O.C.]

Little Miss Leading - great title for a Rolling Stones song.

[dawgcat]

TigerFan,

We are both proud and respectful; never cocky always confident.
A winning tradition is our foundation.
We may get beat but we never lose.
We believe in ourselves, our teammates and our coaches.
We are both courageous and convinced; never doubtful always confident.   

[hazzben]

Your team doesn't own the phrase "expect to win". We expect it too.

As a fan of the Oxy Tigers (the only SCIAC team to have ever won playoff games), I attended two NCAA playoff games in McMinnville. In 2004 my Tigers were swamped by Linfield 56-27. In 2005 they were pasted by the Wildcats 63-21.

The Hampden-Sydney coat of arms has the Greek words of John 8:32: "Ye shall know the truth."



Yes ye shall, but enjoy the trip to Linfield anyway.

OxyBob

John 8:32: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free monkey stomp you in the Catdome^TM"  Couldn't resist 

[HSCTiger fan]

Your team doesn't own the phrase "expect to win". We expect it too.

As a fan of the Oxy Tigers (the only SCIAC team to have ever won playoff games), I attended two NCAA playoff games in McMinnville. In 2004 my Tigers were swamped by Linfield 56-27. In 2005 they were pasted by the Wildcats 63-21.

The Hampden-Sydney coat of arms has the Greek words of John 8:32: "Ye shall know the truth."



Yes ye shall, but enjoy the trip to Linfield anyway.

OxyBob

John 8:32: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free monkey stomp you in the Catdome^TM"  Couldn't resist 

I'm pretty sure John Wooden coined the phrase Monkey Stomp too.

[OxyBob]

See you at the Catdome.

The tight end is always open. Don't forget.

Here's hoping that the actual Wildcat team isn't as cocky as many of its supporters. 

Linfield: Expect to win.
Hampden-Sydney: Except to win.

Safe travels, HSC. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

OxyBob

[OldCatProf]

Personally I have found bantering back and forth with you guys great fun. I expect to get it as much as I give. No one, at least to me, has made personal attacks. You guys have a lot to be proud of with regards to your team. We have not had any national tournament success until this past Saturday but we still have loyal fans that love our Tigers. Each of the last 3 or 4 years we have averaged over 5000 fans per game. Second most in D3. That more impressive considering our enrollment (1100) and the remoteness of our campus. I hope we have 100 to 150 travel to this game. With it being Thanksgiving weekend I'm not sure.

Now THAT'S impressive!!!!
It rivals Clemson's 80,000 seat football stadium in a 14K population town.

Sounds like you'll have a good contingent of fans at the game. We welcome them to the Catdome and hope they have a enjoyable afternoon...except for the final score.

[RedandPurple]

Here's hoping that the actual Wildcat team isn't as cocky as many of its supporters. 

Cocky?  I guess.  However, this core group of Linfield posters have been some of the most loyal and and supportive Wildcat fans I know.  Even during the "lean" 6-3 years when Coach Smith first took over the program these posters didn't waver and didn't fade into the night.  There are examples over and over again of lots of smack talk during the build up of a big game and lots of compliments and congratulations to the 'Cats opponent from these Linfield posters in victory and defeat.

People can label this group anyway you want, but to me, the Linfield fans on here make this board and the d3football community a better place (even if we get out of hand from time to time).

cock·y[ kókee ]
over-confident: arrogantly confident and sure of yourself

con·fi·dent[ kónfidənt ]
self-assured: certain of having the ability, judgment, and resources needed to succeed

As a Wildcat fan since 2002, the year our son began playing for Linfield, I can say we are very confident with regards to our team. "Trash talk" sure....personal attacks I sure hope not.

[swede]

Here's hoping that the actual Wildcat team isn't as cocky as many of its supporters. 

Cocky?  I guess.  However, this core group of Linfield posters have been some of the most loyal and and supportive Wildcat fans I know.  Even during the "lean" 6-3 years when Coach Smith first took over the program these posters didn't waver and didn't fade into the night.  There are examples over and over again of lots of smack talk during the build up of a big game and lots of compliments and congratulations to the 'Cats opponent from these Linfield posters in victory and defeat.

People can label this group anyway you want, but to me, the Linfield fans on here make this board and the d3football community a better place (even if we get out of hand from time to time).

cock·y[ kókee ]
over-confident: arrogantly confident and sure of yourself

con·fi·dent[ kónfidənt ]
self-assured: certain of having the ability, judgment, and resources needed to succeed

As a Wildcat fan since 2001, the year our son began playing for Linfield, I can say we are very confident with regards to our team. "Trash talk" sure....personal attacks I sure hope not.

Confident yes. Cocky no

[dawgcat]

Other than the Wisconsin Whitewater classic semi-final game at the CatDome in 2005, my most vivid CAT playoff memory is the 2004 semi-final game played at the CatDome against Rowan.

I had a pre-game ritual of watching from field level all CAT opponents arrive at Maxwell Field, unload their team bus and go out on the field for their pre-game warm-ups. The Rowan players impressed me from the git-go.     

In fact, the 2004 Rowan team was the most impressive (please note: their white, yellow and brown uniforms were not impressive) looking opponent that I had seen at the CatDome. They also had an impressive record (only losing to a couple of D2 schools) and a bunch of highly publicized players. They appeared to be business-like and focused. They were big. They looked fit. They looked like what football players should look like...big, strong, and fit.

The Rowan QB was a sophomore. He, too, was big, like 6'4", 215 to 220 and a D1 transfer who had started since he was a freshman. He looked every bit the part of the reputation that preceded him. He was a great looking athlete and he could really throw the ball well. I think his name was Orihel. He went on to end up his career at Rowan by holding 27 school records that still stand today. His two primary wide receivers were huge as well. They both were around 6'4" or 6'5" and looked fast and intimidating. I think their names were Silva and Wright. All three looked like they could be playing for the Jets right then and there. I thought the CATS were in for a real match-up challenge. In addition, Rowan was one of the first teams to visit the CatDome that ran a "no-huddle" speed-up offense. This was another impressive thing about them that caused further concern. The Linfield mantra that year was "leave no doubt" and I was beginning to seriously doubt that the CATS could match up. Little did I know?

I should have never doubted the CATS. Once the actual game began, it did not take long for the CATS to take charge and to begin a dominating performance that blew me (and every one else) away (including the Rowan players and coaches). It was total domination on both sides of the ball. The game was never in doubt and it turned into a total rout. The final score was the CATS 52 and Rowan, 0. The victorious CATS would move on to Salem, Virginia to play Mary Hardin Baylor for the D3 Football National Championship. The CATs would win that game as well and become the 2004 D3 National Champions.

The game against Rowan was the most impressive display of Linfield offensive AND defensive football that I had ever had the privilege of watching. It was amazing. On that one day, I think the CATS could have played even up with the Ducks or Beavers.

Over the years the CATS have played many of the finest quarterbacks and running backs at the D3 level of competition. It does not seem to matter. Most of the time, the CATS win and just keep on winning. This is why "they expect to win". They will continue this tradition come Saturday against the Hampden-Sydney College Tigers. Go CATS!     

[wartknight]

Other than the Wisconsin Whitewater classic semi-final game at the CatDome in 2005, my most vivid CAT playoff memory is the 2004 semi-final game played at the CatDome against Rowan.

I had a pre-game ritual of watching from field level all CAT opponents arrive at Maxwell Field, unload their team bus and go out on the field for their pre-game warm-ups. The Rowan players impressed me from the git-go.     

In fact, the 2004 Rowan team was the most impressive (please note: their white, yellow and brown uniforms were not impressive) looking opponent that I had seen at the CatDome. They also had an impressive record (only losing to a couple of D2 schools) and a bunch of highly publicized players. They appeared to be business-like and focused. They were big. They looked fit. They looked like what football players should look like...big, strong, and fit.

The Rowan QB was a sophomore. He, too, was big, like 6'4", 215 to 220 and a D1 transfer who had started since he was a freshman. He looked every bit the part of the reputation that preceded him. He was a great looking athlete and he could really throw the ball well. I think his name was Orihel. He went on to end up his career at Rowan by holding 27 school records that still stand today. His two primary wide receivers were huge as well. They both were around 6'4" or 6'5" and looked fast and intimidating. I think their names were Silva and Wright. All three looked like they could be playing for the Jets right then and there. I thought the CATS were in for a real match-up challenge. In addition, Rowan was one of the first teams to visit the CatDome that ran a "no-huddle" speed-up offense. This was another impressive thing about them that caused further concern. The Linfield mantra that year was "leave no doubt" and I was beginning to seriously doubt that the CATS could match up. Little did I know?

I should have never doubted the CATS. Once the actual game began, it did not take long for the CATS to take charge and to begin a dominating performance that blew me (and every one else) away (including the Rowan players and coaches). It was total domination on both sides of the ball. The game was never in doubt and it turned into a total rout. The final score was the CATS 52 and Rowan, 0. The victorious CATS would move on to Salem, Virginia to play Mary Hardin Baylor for the D3 Football National Championship. The CATs would win that game as well and become the 2004 D3 National Champions.

The game against Rowan was the most impressive display of Linfield offensive AND defensive football that I had ever had the privilege of watching. It was amazing. On that one day, I think the CATS could have played even up with the Ducks or Beavers.

Over the years the CATS have played many of the finest quarterbacks and running backs at the D3 level of competition. It does not seem to matter. Most of the time, the CATS win and just keep on winning. This is why "they expect to win". They will continue this tradition come Saturday against the Hampden-Sydney College Tigers. Go CATS!   

The Mighty & Buena Vista?

[criswyly]

5000 in attendance at Hampden-Sydney games...that is definitely impressive.  Must make for an exciting game day for sure.

dawgcat, nice "article"....gave me great memories....I got to watch that game on the web...Like I will this Saturday.