FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[OzJohnnie]

I'm happy for you. 

Ouch.  The condescension.  The sarcasm.  I cry 'Uncle!' and can't take it anymore.  You have convinced me to forget my years at SJU and the fun to be had, knights.  I can't believe I didn't see it before.  All it took was some patronizing drivel from a sourpuss and I'm all fixed up.  I hope you're not a quack - you shouldn't be giving that help gratis.

About the game, I'm a bit nervous because UST seem to get geared up for this match.  Beating SJU makes a season for them.  And this game, other than the rivalry, doesn't carry a lot of value for the Johnnies.  UST's season lost value after week 2 (OK, week 3 knights, if you count the first week bye), when they lost their second game.

So, nerves?  Yes.  Confident?  Absolutely.  The players seem to have developed a good dose of maturity over the season.  Their confidence in themselves and thier ability to make good decisions seems not only high, but justified.  I think the CC game taught them how to pull a rabit out the hat and the STO game allowed them to make a statement when a statement was called for.  This game's message needs to be consistency.  The ability to self motivate and execute a great game when a great game isn't needed.  This game is the warning to the post-season.  I think the Johnnies will rise to the occasion.

Prediction: SJU, 42 - 10.

[Mr.Shoes]

I hope I never get through it... it just makes me warm and tingly inside to say/type it!

TOMMIES SUCK!!!!

Agreed.

[Mr.Shoes]

Prediction: SJU, 42 - 10.

Also agreed, though I'm leaning toward a MonkeyStomp^2. That's right, a 441 point victory. Go red!

[OzJohnnie]

I just had a quick look through the stats between SJU and UST.  Surprisingly, UST isn't that far behind.  Particularly eye-catching was the fact that they are pretty strong on the pass defense.  Definite under-the-radar potential here.  This game, not only because of the rivalry but also because UST might have a bit of hidden potential just waiting for a chance to bust out, could provide a few emotional rollercoaster rides before the final whistle.

Geez, two weeks.  It's hard enough to deal with the anticipation build up associated with one week waits.  Two weeks is a killer.

[bigcobb06]

I hope that the Oles are ready to get beat, beaten up, and.....**** kicked by the cobbs D on Saturday....  nothing else really to say...

[ritz72]

Knights---

You are so right....I have not seen a game played by the Tommies this year (except the game film from 3 of the games..I rarely know what I am talking about, and have nothing to add to most conversations!!

Sorry to hear about your son's injury....that is a bummer, as I missed a few games in my playing days with injuries....

HOWEVER, I will stand by the fact that the Tommie's D is AVERAGE at best.  Yes they do ahve a few nice players, but the SJU train is rolling, and not even tradition is going to keep this close....

Im looking at a score somewhat similar to the "game of the year" from '93..

SJU 56 UST 17

[ritz72]

And don't be so sensitive.....

Just remember...(Even if you are a Tommie)

"You're good enough, you're smart enough, and gosh darn it.....people like you!!!"

[ritz72]

Oh Yeah....One more thing...

Tommies Suck!!!!

[frankrickard]

I love it...the Johnnie-Tommie game isn't for almost 2 weeks and the crap talking is already in full effect.  You would think the Tommies would be more concerned about Hamline, but apparently not.

I need to come up with something sweet to do with the Tommie Fball jersey I picked up at Savers...something along the line of...Bethel College is bad.

[johnniesrock]

I am currently a SJU senior and have been reading posts this year, but I have never written on this board before.  The reason I am writing this post is Life Safety has REQUESTED funding for tasers next year which I believe could dramatically change the atmosphere on-campus including during home football games.

[OzJohnnie]

It might add a wiff of ozone to post game celebrations.   

What could justify the request?  Have there been riots in St. Pat's?  (More toilet paper! And make it the soft stuff this time!)

[johnniesrock]

The only way I could justify this is using them against an unruly Tommie fan.

WHY?

TOMMIES SUCK!!!

[Pat Coleman]

Prediction: SJU, 42 - 10.

Also agreed, though I'm leaning toward a MonkeyStomp^2. That's right, a 441 point victory. Go red!

Wouldn't a Monkey Stomp^2 be: Monkey^2 Monkey Stomp Stomp^2?

Oh yeah, I did just go there.

[TRU]

 Nothing like a Johnnie-Tommie game to bring out the best in the posters--pure hate However not many Tommies on the board.  

I see the WIAC has started early on the claim that WW will run over all. Maybe so---  this WW team does look a cut above the average WIAC team with 300 pound linemen that are timed in the 40 with a calendar. I think the WIAC will win a first round game this year. I will given them that.

Knights just to remind you that many of the SJU posters are not young studs--( old studs maybe ) Not much has changed in 40 years when it comes to playing the Tommies. Use to love playing at STU and going to the dance after the game Not sure if John still allows this as things seem to get out of hand faster today.

I think STU will be very high for the game and yes I have some concern- past scores or who beat who during the year means nothing. SJU  however should take it out as a win means at least the first playoff game will at home.

[tafkaw]

I won't be there for pre-game this week, but should be there by the second quarter, just in time for the 5th Johnnie TD.

Duff, thanks for showing me the pictures from the pre-game...I did make it to the game in the second quarter, and my prediction from last week was right on.  That game was a thing of beauty.