FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[stanbob]

Damn Pat, now I am going to have to go over to the wiac board.

[Pat Coleman]

That's OK -- they've been pretty friendly lately.

[smedindy]

The poll is nice, but it's all decided on the field - the way it should be. The poll will take care of itself.

[DuffMan]

That's OK -- they've been pretty friendly lately.

Yeah, I haven't riled them up in a while

[CC Backer]

Well I've had to time to take in all of Saturday's events and this is what I've concluded.

Stifftungfestivities - What a great experience that was.  Thank you to all of the Johnnie faithful that made that experience a memorable one.  The food and company was absolutely amazing.  It's great to see how much pride people have in the MIAC and DIII football.  I would recomend attending the pregame festivities to anyone.  It was a wonderful time and something I will definately take part in again.

The game - WOW.....what can I say about it that hasn't already been said by M&G and other Cobber faithful??  It just didn't look like traditional Concordia football to me and that is what made the game so hard to take.  The team didn't show me the type of intensity and pride that I have both seen and been a part of in the past.  Even when you're down on the scoreboard you still bust your a$$ and give it everything you have until that final whistle blows.  Also the QB situation....I think J. Nelson is a great guy, but don't think he is our man on the field.  He hasn't shown enough bright spots this year or last year and I believe his time is up.  Do I think that A. Larson is the answer? Not necessarily, but I do think that it is time to give someone else the opportunity to get on the field and make some plays.  Yes the season is somewhat of a loss (little to no playoff chance) but that doesn't mean that we just roll over and start playing for next season.  I think those boys need to realize what kind of tradition they are a part of and start playing Concordia style football.  St. John's is a hell of a football team and play mistake free ball on Saturday.  They may not have that standout name at WR or RB but they put 11 good football players on the field and they get things done.  As usual the crowd and scenery at Clemen's Stadium was great, one of my favorate places to play on the road no doubt.  I wish the Johnnie's the best of luck the rest of the way.  I'm picking them to take the MIAC title with an undefeated season.  

To my Cobbers, I hope to see a different style of football out of you guys the rest of the way.  Play tough, play with intensity, and play with love for the game, after all that's what DIII is all about.  Good luck the rest of the season.  We're all still behind you!!

[retagent]

Maybe it's not a lack of common sense Pat, and I probably shouldn't have said that. What I think is more at work here is the fact that a lot of the voters don't get  to actually see many teams, and just have to go on what knowledge they have, which is all they can go on. I also agree with you that the iner-region play this year helps somewhat. My comments were about polls in general as well as the specific one in question, and there is some residual feeling that creeps in. If we can't bitch about this, ...... well isn't that why .........."my friends died face down in the muck........."

[bennie]

As long as we are beating dead horses...

Wow!

Gustavus   57
Hamline     21

Bethel        45
Carleton     21

St. Olaf       70
Augsburg    31

And no talk about running up the score...  8)

[Horan's Heroes]

I don't think I've posted since the game, but it was nice to meet those Cobbers that I met--Cobbernation, Maroon & Gold, Horan's Heros, CC Backer, thanks for showing up and enjoying the pre-game with us!  What a beautiful day it was!

As for the game...WOW!  I hope the boys can play like that the rest of the year.  They will be tough to beat.

Nice to meet with you all too! I wish I had room in my belly for one of those famous burgers.

[57Johnnie]

As long as we are beating dead horses...

Wow!

Gustavus   57
Hamline     21

Bethel        45
Carleton     21

St. Olaf       70
Augsburg    31

And no talk about running up the score...  8)

...with 27 year old 9th year players... coached by a man too old to coach.... etc. etc.etc.  

[frankrickard]

As long as we are beating dead horses...

Wow!

Gustavus   57
Hamline     21

Bethel        45
Carleton     21

St. Olaf       70
Augsburg    31

And no talk about running up the score...  8)

On the Gustavus scoring, I think it would be tough for them not to run up the score if the team they are playing is not up to their level.  They were only in their third game of a brand new offense so any and all time playing at game speed is going to help.  In addition, the offense isn't the kind of offense that is a ball control, grind out the clock offense.  That being said, they did only score 16 in the second half.

I am so looking forward to this Saturday to see where we stand against St. Olaf and after that Bethel and St. Johns...a tough run there.

[stanbob]

As long as we are beating dead horses...

Wow!

Gustavus   57
Hamline     21

Bethel        45
Carleton     21

St. Olaf       70
Augsburg    31

And no talk about running up the score...  8)

...with 27 year old 9th year players... coached by a man too old to coach.... etc. etc.etc.  

Wish I could give you a +K there 57.  Classic.

[57Johnnie]

As long as we are beating dead horses...

Wow!

Gustavus   57
Hamline     21

Bethel        45
Carleton     21

St. Olaf       70
Augsburg    31

And no talk about running up the score...  8)

...with 27 year old 9th year players... coached by a man too old to coach.... etc. etc.etc.  

Wish I could give you a +K there 57.  Classic.

That's OK. I gave it to bennie for starting the thread in the first place.   

[bennie]

That's OK. I gave it to bennie for starting the thread in the first place.   

It's Monday and I have my devil horns on!

[CCKnight]

As long as we are beating dead horses...

Wow!

Gustavus   57
Hamline     21

Bethel        45
Carleton     21

St. Olaf       70
Augsburg    31

And no talk about running up the score...  8)

Nothing to complain about that I noticed with Bethel this time, the game seemed closer than the score.  Bethel scored a few touchdowns on short fields in the second half caused by Carleton trying to play to win as opposed to just keeping it close (fake punt deep in own territory, interceptions, etc).  I think the knights just made a few too many mistakes and spent the day playing catch up.  Still much improved from back in my day and a squad that could pull off an upset or two and be competitive most weeks, although it definately hurt them to lose arguably their biggest offensive weapon before the season started.

[Willy Wonka]

As long as we are beating dead horses...

Wow!

Gustavus   57
Hamline     21

Bethel        45
Carleton     21

St. Olaf       70
Augsburg    31

And no talk about running up the score...  8)

Gustavus had scored 41 points in the previous 3 years against Hamline, losing twice. Consider that 57 the equivalent of Gags sending an 80 (?) point message to Carleton in the '90s.

However, we did hold off pulling out the bag of tricks when up 30+ against the Pipers.