FB: Northwest Conference

[wildcatter23]

It may not be my MOST memorable memory, but one that stands out is the 1984 championship game at Wortman Field (home of the McMinnville High Grizzlies).  I was running the scoreboard, as usual, and Ezra Koch was running the game clock.  At halftime, with the Wildcats behind (and scoreless), Ez had to leave for a niece's wedding, saying he would be back as soon as he could.  Well, while he was gone, the 'Cats finally kicked a field goal late in the third quarter and started to roll!

In the fourth quarter the 'Cats began to roll, and I exclaimed to the rest of those in the pressbox "If Ez gets back, he's NOT going to det back on this clock!  To make it short, the 'Cats roared back from a 22-0 deficit to win 33-22!  And the rest of the story?  Ez was broadsided by a young driver a few blocks from the stadium, and did not get back for the fantastic finish.

I have been active for the 'Cats ("since dirt was invented" as some say), and currently do the 25-second play clock for football, and the game clock and scoreboard for women's and men's basketball.

And finally : GO 'CATS!!!

[swede]

It may not be my MOST memorable memory, but one that stands out is the 1984 championship game at Wortman Field (home of the McMinnville High Grizzlies).  I was running the scoreboard, as usual, and Ezra Koch was running the game clock.  At halftime, with the Wildcats behind (and scoreless), Ez had to leave for a niece's wedding, saying he would be back as soon as he could.  Well, while he was gone, the 'Cats finally kicked a field goal late in the third quarter and started to roll!

In the fourth quarter the 'Cats began to roll, and I exclaimed to the rest of those in the pressbox "If Ez gets back, he's NOT going to det back on this clock!  To make it short, the 'Cats roared back from a 22-0 deficit to win 33-22!  And the rest of the story?  Ez was broadsided by a young driver a few blocks from the stadium, and did not get back for the fantastic finish.

I have been active for the 'Cats ("since dirt was invented" as some say), and currently do the 25-second play clock for football, and the game clock and scoreboard for women's and men's basketball.

And finally : GO 'CATS!!!

Wildcatter,
What stands out to me was the '82 championship game at Wortman field against William Jewell. Randy Mueller had that long run for a TD, I think. However I thought the most memorable moment was when the 'cats were backed up deep in their own territory 3rd and a mile to go when Ad elected to punt (as he did many times in that type field position) I can't remember if it was a high snap or what, the cats covered the ball but William Jewell thought they had the ball around the goaline untill the ref said wait a minute boys that was 3rd down. Who was the 'cats punter? I want to say Greg Hodgkinson. Can you shed more light on this?

[Dr. Sparky]

1988, Linfield v. PLU at Maxwell Field. As a freshman, my first Linfield/PLU game. My work study job was as a photographer for the then SID, so I was on the sideline.

As usual, an epic back and forth battle. Late in the game, Linfield scores the winning touchdown on a fly pattern down the sideline (Hare to Boschma, I believe).

The place just goes nuts.

Deafening sound.

[coco]

WC'64,
What a great memory to have of your dad, and how typical of Ad.

One of my most memorable games has to be the 1984 championship game, too. That was an unforgettable comeback. There are so many single moments over the many years.

[RedandPurple]

My favorite is not a particular game but rather a bit of Ad History:
One Monday morning... My Dad, in his 70's at the time,promptly went home, picked up his electric sander and went to Maxwell Field.  After many weeks of hand sanding and refinishing all the benches of the entire stadium the job was complete.

Wildcat'64:
Your telling of this experience brought tears to my eyes.
After reading it, I got the impression it was more of a bit of your dad's history than Ad's. Your father must have been a very special man.

[Lever Street]

I just read the "Around the Nation" column on the front page.  It made me prouder than ever to be a Linfield grad and lifetime Wildcat. 

My most memorable football moments at Linfield occured in the fall of 1982 when I arrived at Linfield as a transfer student from Southern California.  I didn't know anyone on campus and found myself assigned to Mac Hall.  Feeling somewhat homesick and out of place, I took to studying (got good grades!). 

Well, after just a few weeks, on a Saturday I heard a commotion throughout the Mac Hall dorm and went out of my cave to investigate.  About 15 students from Mac Hall were gathering to head over to Maxwell field to watch the game.  They welcomed me and all others who wanted to go.  We all sat together and watched the Cats win.  They kept winning all season and I thought....."Winning feels good".  I spent 2 years as a student at Linfield watching the Wildcats win games and an NAIA championship, graduated, and made lots of friends with students and professors.

Ten years ago I moved my family to the Pacific Northwest and attend several Linfield games each season.  I was walking the sidelines last Saturday vs. Hardin-Simmons.

Go Linfield!

[RedandPurple]

Lever Street:
Awesome post!
Reading all these stories, no matter how varied they are, brings me to one conclusion. How much we all love Linfield College and the Wildcats football program. So many students, players, coaches, family members, and friends have passed through the Catdome over the years , but the one constant , the one thing that binds us together, is the fondness we each have for the memories and the experiences we have shared together at Maxwell Field.

Wouldn't it be an awesome thing to have these memories and others published in the Game Day program or next years media guide? Perhaps all at once in a special section or print them out a few at a time throughout the season.

THE CATDOME LIVES!

[MonroviaCat]

stout 7 rats 0 early first quarter

[Tuxguy]

WOW,
   The stories are part of what makes Linfield................. Linfield.

   I enjoy every Game as if it's going to be a memorable one. The last home game I sat and thought for a minute how lucky I was to be watching the Wildcats play. We get used to High 5 ing each other in our sections, and for a few hours each week, talk, joke and laugh with people we only see at the Games.

   I then looked around and thought of all the people I miss at the games who, as Wildcat'64 said , have gone to watch at the Catdome in the sky. They will never be forgotten.

Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!
GO WILDCATS
LEAVE NO DOUBT

[Wildcat'64]

You can WATCH the Whitworth/Stout game live by going to the Whitworth site.  Sure nice to have these schools that are streaming their games live.

[MonroviaCat]

Yup, I'm watching...Rats getting man=handles by the stout O right now...

[speedybigboy]

You can WATCH the Whitworth/Stout game live by going to the Whitworth site.  Sure nice to have these schools that are streaming their games live.

my connection is apparently to slow for the video, I should upgrade before the PLU - WHitworth game, listening to the Stout broadcast

[MonroviaCat]

End of Q1:  Stout 7 WW 0 (Rat defense has toughend up and come up with a few big stops).  Offense has the ball with a first and 10 to start then 2nd Q

[speedybigboy]

Lutes scored on first possesion and then just scored again 13-0 pending xp

[speedybigboy]

kick deflected but good anyways.  PLU 14-0, 8+ minutes left in the first quarter