FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[OzJohnnie]

Very cool.  I would imagine that helps stoke some fun "why not me" dreams across D3 offensive linemen, and players in general.

Yeah, it is.  And the Jags picked him to do a media session today as well.

https://www.jaguars.com/video/bartch-i-take-it-personally


I'm really holding out for the time he gets intro'd on TV and says "St John's University".  Jags games don't get carried here often unless they play someone, uh, a little better.  I've got hopes for the Jags, though.  If they can take advantage of bottoming out last year then we may see them more often.

[GoldandBlueBU]

Tommies intro to the Pioneer League will have to wait...

https://www.startribune.com/st-thomas-football-opener-canceled-because-of-covid-19-protocols-at-st-francis-ill/600091262/

[faunch]

Tommies intro to the Pioneer League will have to wait...

https://www.startribune.com/st-thomas-football-opener-canceled-because-of-covid-19-protocols-at-st-francis-ill/600091262/

It wasn't a conference game...sure gonna be tough playing UNI the next week without an NAIA appetizer.

[GoldandBlueBU]

Tommies intro to the Pioneer League will have to wait...

https://www.startribune.com/st-thomas-football-opener-canceled-because-of-covid-19-protocols-at-st-francis-ill/600091262/

It wasn't a conference game...sure gonna be tough playing UNI the next week without an NAIA appetizer.

Ah - good call.

Yes, that will make it all the more challenging.  I can't imagine they'll find the fill-in they're hoping for, but maybe there'll be another covid induced cancellation that leaves a dance partner open.

[AO]

Tommies intro to the Pioneer League will have to wait...

https://www.startribune.com/st-thomas-football-opener-canceled-because-of-covid-19-protocols-at-st-francis-ill/600091262/

It wasn't a conference game...sure gonna be tough playing UNI the next week without an NAIA appetizer.

They've still got Michigan Tech before UNI.

[SagatagSam]

Tommies intro to the Pioneer League will have to wait...

https://www.startribune.com/st-thomas-football-opener-canceled-because-of-covid-19-protocols-at-st-francis-ill/600091262/

Tommies' take off as a D1 program be like:

[hazzben]

Very cool.  I would imagine that helps stoke some fun "why not me" dreams across D3 offensive linemen, and players in general.

Yeah, it is.  And the Jags picked him to do a media session today as well.

https://www.jaguars.com/video/bartch-i-take-it-personally


I'm really holding out for the time he gets intro'd on TV and says "St John's University".  Jags games don't get carried here often unless they play someone, uh, a little better.  I've got hopes for the Jags, though.  If they can take advantage of bottoming out last year then we may see them more often.

What a great representative of SJU, the MIAC, and D3. Love everything about his demeanor. He's confident yet humble, articulate, and just does a great job in front of the camera. I also get a kick out of the 2nd year pro from a D3 school calling the All American Rookie from Clemson "Kid" 

[SagatagSam]

Tommies intro to the Pioneer League will have to wait...

https://www.startribune.com/st-thomas-football-opener-canceled-because-of-covid-19-protocols-at-st-francis-ill/600091262/

Carleton has an opening in its schedule on September 4--just sayin'

https://athletics.carleton.edu/sports/football/schedule

[jamtod]

Tommies intro to the Pioneer League will have to wait...

https://www.startribune.com/st-thomas-football-opener-canceled-because-of-covid-19-protocols-at-st-francis-ill/600091262/

Carleton has an opening in its schedule on September 4--just sayin'

https://athletics.carleton.edu/sports/football/schedule

LET'S GO!

[jamtod]

Tommies intro to the Pioneer League will have to wait...

https://www.startribune.com/st-thomas-football-opener-canceled-because-of-covid-19-protocols-at-st-francis-ill/600091262/

Carleton has an opening in its schedule on September 4--just sayin'

https://athletics.carleton.edu/sports/football/schedule

LET'S GO!

They've already got 10 games scheduled though, including championship week. Having a D3 Championship week doesn't open things up to play 11 games, right? I don't think so, so that's a no I guess.

Our friends at Linfield have only 9 games scheduled AND September 4th open though. That'd be fun (not a chance)

[Pat Coleman]

Tommies intro to the Pioneer League will have to wait...

https://www.startribune.com/st-thomas-football-opener-canceled-because-of-covid-19-protocols-at-st-francis-ill/600091262/

Carleton has an opening in its schedule on September 4--just sayin'

https://athletics.carleton.edu/sports/football/schedule

LET'S GO!

They've already got 10 games scheduled though, including championship week. Having a D3 Championship week doesn't open things up to play 11 games, right? I don't think so, so that's a no I guess.

It does, but only if you have 12 or more conference members, so that's a no-go for MIAC teams.

[jamtod]

Just noticed the 3rd team All American punter for Wheaton is John Bickle. He started out with UST, though I don't think he saw any action (who needs specialty Punters anyway?)

[GoldandBlueBU]

Just noticed the 3rd team All American punter for Wheaton is John Bickle. He started out with UST, though I don't think he saw any action (who needs specialty Punters anyway?)

Certainly not the tommies.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/aLm9_f9RwVg?start=241

[jamtod]

Just noticed the 3rd team All American punter for Wheaton is John Bickle. He started out with UST, though I don't think he saw any action (who needs specialty Punters anyway?)

Certainly not the tommies.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/aLm9_f9RwVg?start=241

That was a fluke, dangit!

I was at that game and we all noticed that he was creeping up a step or two with every successive punt (while Bethel/Kilgore was getting big pressure). I was just waiting for this to happen, it felt inevitable.

[GoldandBlueBU]

Just noticed the 3rd team All American punter for Wheaton is John Bickle. He started out with UST, though I don't think he saw any action (who needs specialty Punters anyway?)

Certainly not the tommies.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/aLm9_f9RwVg?start=241

That was a fluke, dangit!

I was at that game and we all noticed that he was creeping up a step or two with every successive punt (while Bethel/Kilgore was getting big pressure). I was just waiting for this to happen, it felt inevitable.

Ha!  Yeah, I actually really like that play when it's well executed, and it is particularly well suited for a coach like Caruso,  who you might expect to actually go for it on 4th and short rather than punt.