D3 vs. NAIA

BSCpanthers · September 18, 2022, 02:57:49 PM

This weekend, Birmingham Southern(1-1) will host NAIA Point University(0-4). BSC desperately needs to get our offense working this weekend before starting conference play. Last season we traveled to Little Rock to play first year NAIA Arkansas Baptist, we had a chance in that game for many players to get playing time, hopefully this Saturday we will have the same experience.

MRMIKESMITH · September 18, 2022, 03:04:55 PM

Salisbury rolls Ave Maria beating them 42-14, shutting them out 2nd half.

HOPEful · September 22, 2022, 01:14:32 PM

Quote from: FANOFD3 on September 18, 2022, 03:04:55 PM
Salisbury rolls Ave Maria beating them 42-14, shutting them out 2nd half.

Not only shutting them out, but scoring 28 themselves. The game was tied 14-14 at half.

After that second half, Ave Maria temporarily became Kyrie Eleison.

BSCpanthers · September 25, 2022, 11:50:19 AM

Birmingham Southern beats Point 34-14, honestly, should have been 49-7. BSC just isn't playing with that killer instinct like they were last season. Which playing with a sophomore QB, it's going to take a bit to get that going. But a win is a win, and win over a scholarship program just feels big, even if they are now 0-5.

sjujohnnie · November 13, 2022, 10:23:06 PM

Morningside has apparently averaged 57.4 points per game & 570.5 yards of total offense (385 passing) this season. Other than the 1 point win over #3 Northwestern (out of Orange City, IA) they haven't been challenged. Is Morningside just that good or is their competition that pathetic? The NAIA tournament starts Saturday. Morningside faces the #16 seed & then the tournament is reseeded so, assuming they win, they'll face the lowest remaining seed each week they stay alive. Would still be curious how teams like Northwestern & Morningside would stack up against the top of Division III. Would the games be toss ups? I live near Sioux City & attended the Whitewater/Morningside game 6 or so years ago. I went to St John's & my wife went to Morningside. Was fun to see St John's defeat Whitewater to start the season when Morningside was not able to do it. Granted different seasons/players. Thoughts?

bleedpurple · November 13, 2022, 10:48:55 PM

Quote from: sjujohnnie on November 13, 2022, 10:23:06 PM
Morningside has apparently averaged 57.4 points per game & 570.5 yards of total offense (385 passing) this season. Other than the 1 point win over #3 Northwestern (out of Orange City, IA) they haven't been challenged. Is Morningside just that good or is their competition that pathetic? The NAIA tournament starts Saturday. Morningside faces the #16 seed & then the tournament is reseeded so, assuming they win, they'll face the lowest remaining seed each week they stay alive. Would still be curious how teams like Northwestern & Morningside would stack up against the top of Division III. Would the games be toss ups? I live near Sioux City & attended the Whitewater/Morningside game 6 or so years ago. I went to St John's & my wife went to Morningside. Was fun to see St John's defeat Whitewater to start the season when Morningside was not able to do it. Granted different seasons/players. Thoughts?

Yes, I think we want another shot at you. lol

sjujohnnie · November 14, 2022, 12:26:07 AM

I'd be fine with that! It would mean we'd have advanced to the quarterfinals & you'd have to travel back to Collegeville!

sjujohnnie · November 15, 2022, 11:34:20 PM

Morningside has now won 13 straight conference (GPAC - Great Plains Athletic Association) titles. St John's has now won 4 straight MIAC titles. I believe that's the 3rd time in program history that St John's has won 4 in a row. If St John's can win again next season it would be the first time they'd ever won 5 in a row. Like the Division III tournament the NAIA tournament starts Saturday, however only 16 teams are selected (12 conference champs & 4 at large bids). It's also reseeded after each round. Morningside being the #1 seed faces #16 &, as long as they win, will be rewarded with the lowest seed that remains - a much easier path than the Division III tournament!

hazzben · November 16, 2022, 09:21:16 AM

Quote from: sjujohnnie on November 15, 2022, 11:34:20 PM
Morningside has now won 13 straight conference (GPAC - Great Plains Athletic Association) titles. St John's has now won 4 straight MIAC titles. I believe that's the 3rd time in program history that St John's has won 4 in a row. If St John's can win again next season it would be the first time they'd ever won 5 in a row. Like the Division III tournament the NAIA tournament starts Saturday, however only 16 teams are selected (12 conference champs & 4 at large bids). It's also reseeded after each round. Morningside being the #1 seed faces #16 &, as long as they win, will be rewarded with the lowest seed that remains - a much easier path than the Division III tournament!

Yeah, it's still kinda wild to me that they re-seed after every round. People complain about Mount never going on the road, but imagine if it was guaranteed that NCC got the worst team still left in the bracket every round!? It creates an environment that actually protects dynasties. Once you're established as the best 2 or 3 in the country, you'll be getting prime playoff matchups.

hazzben · November 16, 2022, 09:26:20 AM

If Bethel can't beat Wheaton on the road in Rd 1 there's a good chance I'll be watching NWC in the second round since I'll be down in Orange City for thanksgiving. Assuming they beat Dickinson and that it's not terribly cold.

sjujohnnie · November 16, 2022, 02:23:16 PM

We're celebrating my wife's parents' 50th wedding anniversary in Oyens that Saturday night with a Mass for them. Will go for supper after. Will be hard for me to keep an eye on the Northwestern matchup with all of the Division III action (besides, assuming St John's makes it to round two), but hope Northwestern (& Bethel) win! NAIA championships should come with an asterisk by default given the reseeding of their bracket. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving & that your team(s) win!

hazzben · November 16, 2022, 02:33:09 PM

Quote from: sjujohnnie on November 16, 2022, 02:23:16 PM
We're celebrating my wife's parents' 50th wedding anniversary in Oyens that Saturday night with a Mass for them. Will go for supper after. Will be hard for me to keep an eye on the Northwestern matchup with all of the Division III action (besides, assuming St John's makes it to round two), but hope Northwestern (& Bethel) win! NAIA championships should come with an asterisk by default given the reseeding of their bracket. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving & that your team(s) win!

Hopefully supper involves Archie's Waeside!

sjujohnnie · November 16, 2022, 02:54:22 PM

You hit the nail on the head! That's the plan!

hazzben · November 22, 2022, 09:38:47 AM

Quote from: sjujohnnie on November 16, 2022, 02:54:22 PM
You hit the nail on the head! That's the plan!

Hope Archie's was on point!

Fortune has smiled on my small college football loving soul. Bethel wins in the first round and travels to PST Linfield. Which means I can go to the NWC v. Marion game at 12 in Orange City, while I watch SJU v. Wartburg on my phone. And have time to get back home to watch Linfield v. Bethel. Bliss!!

sjujohnnie · November 22, 2022, 12:33:44 PM

Saturday will be a blast for you! Probably my fault for the miscommunication, but we're celebrating my wife's parent's 50th this coming Saturday night. I've convinced her to allow me to watch the St John's game at noon at home in Sergeant Bluff & then will head up to Oyens. Will do my best to keep an eye on the Bethel game! Best of luck! I hope both Bethel & my Johnnies can continue to advance! Sounds like Wartburg is going to be a tall task! With Aurora on the rise, St John's, will not get any breaks if they can win on Saturday. The same could be said for Bethel! Good for the MIAC!