FB: Northwest Conference

[speedybigboy]

Whitewater might be a struggle,  but I think they could take SJU, if they get past Oxy, which they probably will.

I wouldn't look past SJU at all.

I wouldn't look past OXY.  They look tough to me, home field advantage or not.

[BearcatFan]

Whitewater might be a struggle,  but I think they could take SJU, if they get past Oxy, which they probably will.

I wouldn't look past SJU at all.

I don't think - judging from their record, and having seen them play all season - that Willamette has looked past anyone all year. No reason to think that they'll start now.

[coco]

Whitewater might be a struggle,  but I think they could take SJU, if they get past Oxy, which they probably will.

I wouldn't look past SJU at all.

I wouldn't look past OXY.  They look tough to me, home field advantage or not.

My opinion only. I believe Oxy will be a tough challenge for the Bearcats, but that Willamette will prevail. They have too many weapons, are strong on defense, and don't make many mistakes. The Johns seem to be having a shakier season this year, and their wins haven't been as decisive as in years past.

[bbaddict]

That's a brutal first two rounds for the Bearcats.  The #2 seed and probably the defending national champs if we make it.  Wow.  Damn.

You're only as good as your toughest opponent that you win over!  So, GO BEARCATS!  I believe they can win.   Our defense looked a little shaky yesterday in the first half, but did you see the size of the Menlo O-line?  They were built like trucks!!  But we beat them by 25 points -- so I guess they figured it out.  (Menlo has had some close games against some good teams this year, but WU wasn't one of them.)

Question:  If WU beats Oxy will the next game be at WU as well?

[coco]

Yep. As the #1 seed, they have home games for a few weeks.

[bbaddict]

Thanks, coco, Wildcat & Bluenote for the expanded cheering section!  I'm a Bearcat Fan but when Linfield was in the playoffs all those years, I cheered for purple.  It's about the NWC!!

I think Willamette approaches it one game at a time.   The players I spoke with didn't even look lightly at last week's game.

[bbaddict]

I think Oxy will have home field advantage week 2.

Or if they don't, at least they can say they had a trip to Salem!

[BearcatFan]

... It's about the NWC!!

I think Willamette approaches it one game at a time.   The players I spoke with didn't even look lightly at last week's game.

Same here, coco - the players I spoke with last week  and 2 weeks ago weren't even looking past Menlo or UPS!  All season they've focused on their next opponent.

I'm sure Coach Speckman will have them in the right mindset - all the while claiming ignorance of what their mindset is - for Oxy. 

[MonroviaCat]

That's a brutal first two rounds for the Bearcats.  The #2 seed and probably the defending national champs if we make it.  Wow.  Damn.

You're only as good as your toughest opponent that you win over!  So, GO BEARCATS!  I believe they can win.   Our defense looked a little shaky yesterday in the first half, but did you see the size of the Menlo O-line?  They were built like trucks!!  But we beat them by 25 points -- so I guess they figured it out.  (Menlo has had some close games against some good teams this year, but WU wasn't one of them.)

Question:  If WU beats Oxy will the next game be at WU as well?

I'm curious who you think the toughest opponent has been so far? 

[BearcatFan]

That's a brutal first two rounds for the Bearcats.  The #2 seed and probably the defending national champs if we make it.  Wow.  Damn.

You're only as good as your toughest opponent that you win over!  So, GO BEARCATS!  I believe they can win.   Our defense looked a little shaky yesterday in the first half, but did you see the size of the Menlo O-line?  They were built like trucks!!  But we beat them by 25 points -- so I guess they figured it out.  (Menlo has had some close games against some good teams this year, but WU wasn't one of them.)

Question:  If WU beats Oxy will the next game be at WU as well?

I'm curious who you think the toughest opponent has been so far? 

I can't answer for BP, but I think it'd have to be Linfield. That game was a lot closer than the final score would indicate, but WU showed their mettle and ran away with it in the 4th quarter after Linfield got to within 3 points.

[downtown48]

They better not look past Oxy, because they won't live it down on here if they lose to the SCIAC as the #1 seed in bracket!

[Foss]

Bearcat fans, this is what I meant when talking about how tough the West Region is. Three extremely difficult games await in-region, IF you make it that far. I think Oxy is going to be game. At least Mt. Union is on the other side of the bracket. I wish you luck. Would be nice to remind everyone what the NWC is capable of, especially after the screwjob we got last year at this time.

[bluenote]

Thanks, coco, Wildcat & Bluenote for the expanded cheering section!  I'm a Bearcat Fan but when Linfield was in the playoffs all those years, I cheered for purple.  It's about the NWC!!

I think Willamette approaches it one game at a time.   The players I spoke with didn't even look lightly at last week's game.

I'll be at the game......

[Bearcat Press]

That's a brutal first two rounds for the Bearcats.  The #2 seed and probably the defending national champs if we make it.  Wow.  Damn.

You're only as good as your toughest opponent that you win over!  So, GO BEARCATS!  I believe they can win.   Our defense looked a little shaky yesterday in the first half, but did you see the size of the Menlo O-line?  They were built like trucks!!  But we beat them by 25 points -- so I guess they figured it out.  (Menlo has had some close games against some good teams this year, but WU wasn't one of them.)

Question:  If WU beats Oxy will the next game be at WU as well?

I'm curious who you think the toughest opponent has been so far? 

I can't answer for BP, but I think it'd have to be Linfield. That game was a lot closer than the final score would indicate, but WU showed their mettle and ran away with it in the 4th quarter after Linfield got to within 3 points.

Tough for me to say, but I'd probably say Linfield.  I'd also put Whitworth and SOU up there, because we came from two touchdowns down in both of those games.

[D O.C.]

Of course, people did a double take when you took C - M on the road.
Now THAT counts a great deal more than WOU and SOU.