FB: Northwest Conference

[wildcat11]

Truly though, at this point, I really just want to see the University commit to building and supporting a consistently competitive program that can challenge for a conference title every once in a while.

That's the key part right there, what is the administration going to do.  I'll be hoping for a good candidate to take over and try to point the program in a better direction.  No love loss between the two programs but it's just more fun beating you guys when you're good.

[Gray Fox]

[DuffMan]

Kind of a big statement there without backup.

Isn't that the basis of Post Patterns? 

[speedybigboy]

Kind of a big statement there without backup.

Isn't that the basis of Post Patterns? 

[Jay Murry]

Hello All,

While I will be following from afar WashU's efforts against North Central, it won't be idle following.

I will be in the midst of my Rett Gets Rocked 2023 24-hour ultramarathon at WashU to raise awareness of Rett syndrome and research funds to find a cure.  I'm starting around 8:00 Friday night (after I provide the call for the WashU-Saint Louis U. swimming and diving meet), and ending at 8:00 Saturday night. 

Rett syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by a gene mutation on the X chromosome.  It lays in the weeds until a child is between 6-18 months old, just when a child is learning to walk and talk.  Rett is like Lucy in the Peanuts comic strip when she pulls the ball away from Charlie Brown, as he tries to kick it.  Unlike Charlie Brown...when Rett pulls the ball away from children, they don't get a chance to get up and try again.  Children go into severe neurological regression; many end up in wheelchairs and most lose the ability to talk and to do sign language.  Those with Rett also are prone to seizures, extreme nerve pain, GI issues, breathing abnormalities, and eating difficulties that can all be life-threatening.

Researchers are relentless, providing hope on two fronts.  Back in March of this year, Daybue became the first FDA-approved drug to target the effects of Rett syndrome.  Daybue helps blunt some of the seizures and has helped improve some vocal and gross motor skills.  Gene replacement therapy clinical trials in two North American locations have helped one patient sit up independently for the first time in a decade, and to grasp objects for the first time since infancy.

It is this momentum of hope and progress that I am trying to assist and perpetuate.

If you would like to make a donation, click on this Rett Racers link:  https://rettracers.funraise.org/fundraiser/jaymurry

The families of children who have Rett and fight a tough fight every day, will be very grateful for your help.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and enjoy the games this weekend!

[criswyly]

Wildcat11
You just keep getting better and better with you videos.  The Puget Sound highlights in my opinion is one of your all time best.  Everything about it just kept drawing me in.  I had to watch it again and again and again.......lol  The ambient sound and sound bites were awesome.  The camera moves just demanded my attention.  There is nobody doing it better at any division.  Excuse me....I've got to watch it again.  One more thing...the music was awesome as well.  Next I am going to play it on my JBL speakers...LOUD

[wildcat11]

Thanks Cris!  I'll pass along the compliments to the guy who shot and edited the video. I took last week off. 

[criswyly]

We'll, who did shoot and edit the video?  I won't tell anyone if it's a secret.

[NWCFan]

Would there be any chance that Linfield would play Wartburg in the first round?

[Pat Coleman]

Pretty unlikely because geography would be an issue and Linfield isn't likely to be seeded that low.

[MonroviaCat]

Pretty unlikely because geography would be an issue and Linfield isn't likely to be seeded that low.

"seeded"?  I thought there was no seeding!! ? ?   

[wildcat11]

We'll, who did shoot and edit the video?  I won't tell anyone if it's a secret.

Ryan Welch of AO Films. His son is a frosh WR. Ryan has been shooting with me since Willamette and did the UPS on his own. As you can see, Ryan is really damn good at his craft. Lucky to have his help!

[MediaGuy]

Would there be any chance that Linfield would play Wartburg in the first round?

The game in Texas this weekend might have a lot to say when it comes to how many possible flights are necessary in the first round.  If there isn't a 3rd Texas team in the field, then I would assume Trinity will play the HS/UMHB conference AQ, and Linfield will probably host the California AQ.  Also I would think that Linfield would be high enough ranked in the region to get a home game in the first round.  But after that there could be a flight to Iowa.

I know there are a few early 2000's Wartburg alums that would welcome the opportunity to host the Wildcats in Waverly.

[NWCFan]

Whitworth should be at least in the top 25 maybe 23?

[criswyly]

Thanks for the info wildcat11.  lnteresting stuff.