FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[tmerton]

Well deserved.   

[stanbob]

Congratulations Blake!!

"The USA Football Network, Inc. has named its Division III Receiver of the Year award in honor of former Saint John's University award-winning student-athlete Blake Elliott '03."

http://www.gojohnnies.com/news/2013/7/15/FOOTBALL_0715134949.aspx

I'm shocked, shocked, to discover it's not named the waltzenhoagie award.   

[OzJohnnie]

Congratulations Blake!!

"The USA Football Network, Inc. has named its Division III Receiver of the Year award in honor of former Saint John's University award-winning student-athlete Blake Elliott '03."

http://www.gojohnnies.com/news/2013/7/15/FOOTBALL_0715134949.aspx

That's a bit arrogant if SJU to post a link to that on thier football website. I bet it's even the first news link and will stay the first news link until there is other news to displace it. Disgraceful.

And where was the "BC of the Midwest - Humility Trophy"?  How did that get missed?  These clowns at USA Football Network don't even know the playahs.

[Mr.MIAC]

Congratulations Blake!!

"The USA Football Network, Inc. has named its Division III Receiver of the Year award in honor of former Saint John's University award-winning student-athlete Blake Elliott '03."

http://www.gojohnnies.com/news/2013/7/15/FOOTBALL_0715134949.aspx

That's a bit arrogant if SJU to post a link to that on thier football website. I bet it's even the first news link and will stay the first news link until there is other news to displace it. Disgraceful.

And where was the "BC of the Midwest - Humility Trophy"?  How did that get missed?  These clowns at USA Football Network don't even know the playahs.

To be clear, I have no problem with a "Blake Elliott" award, considering his talent expressed during the time.  However, I do find it a bit funny that such an accolade would be given considering that it's ten years out and the Johnnies basically suck.  Again, nothing against Elliott, it's just sort of like the Vikings referencing an award named for Randy Moss--they've had some great players, but in the end they tend to be losers.

[OzJohnnie]

Oh. Maybe that's why there is no BC of the Midwest - Humility Trophy. As a mid-level manager (at best) I often need these complicated things pointed out to me.

[sjusection105]

Congratulations Blake!!

"The USA Football Network, Inc. has named its Division III Receiver of the Year award in honor of former Saint John's University award-winning student-athlete Blake Elliott '03."

http://www.gojohnnies.com/news/2013/7/15/FOOTBALL_0715134949.aspx

That's a bit arrogant if SJU to post a link to that on thier football website. I bet it's even the first news link and will stay the first news link until there is other news to displace it. Disgraceful.

And where was the "BC of the Midwest - Humility Trophy"?  How did that get missed?  These clowns at USA Football Network don't even know the playahs.

To be clear, I have no problem with a "Blake Elliott" award, considering his talent expressed during the time.  However, I do find it a bit funny that such an accolade would be given considering that it's ten years out and the Johnnies basically suck.  Again, nothing against Elliott, it's just sort of like the Vikings referencing an award named for Randy Moss--they've had some great players, but in the end they tend to be losers.

Did you even read the article? These are position awards given out by USA Football Network- named after outstanding player in that position-in the opinion of USA Football Network. So when was the last time John Carroll University was at the top of the OAC,yet they had the audacity to to allow London Fletcher's name to be associated with the award.The same can be said about Pete Metzalars and Wabash. But then again, when was the last time a Tommie let facts influence a discussion?

[badgerwarhawk]

Congratulations Blake!!

"The USA Football Network, Inc. has named its Division III Receiver of the Year award in honor of former Saint John's University award-winning student-athlete Blake Elliott '03."

http://www.gojohnnies.com/news/2013/7/15/FOOTBALL_0715134949.aspx

That's a bit arrogant if SJU to post a link to that on thier football website. I bet it's even the first news link and will stay the first news link until there is other news to displace it. Disgraceful.

And where was the "BC of the Midwest - Humility Trophy"?  How did that get missed?  These clowns at USA Football Network don't even know the playahs.

To be clear, I have no problem with a "Blake Elliott" award, considering his talent expressed during the time.  However, I do find it a bit funny that such an accolade would be given considering that it's ten years out and the Johnnies basically suck.  Again, nothing against Elliott, it's just sort of like the Vikings referencing an award named for Randy Moss--they've had some great players, but in the end they tend to be losers.

I'm just a neutral observer with no horse in the race but actually it appears that you do have a problem with it.  Or perhaps you simply didn't express yourself in the manner that you intended.

[Retired Old Rat]

I believe the American Society of Psychiatrists official diagnosis is Johnnius Enviousos.

[BDB]

Vacation time for many.    BDB gotta go one of these days....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdvKU4GFg6Y

[DoubleO]

Well deserved.   

Well deserved, indeed. The guy was a load and had an incredible career. Positive reflection on SJU & the MIAC.

[FearTheEar]

Getting some love on the D2 boards

http://www.d2messageboard.com/showthread.php?57346-MN-HS-FB-ALL-Star-Game

[bennie]

To be clear, I have no problem with a "Blake Elliott" award, considering his talent expressed during the time.  However, I do find it a bit funny that such an accolade would be given considering that it's ten years out and the Johnnies basically suck.  Again, nothing against Elliott, it's just sort of like the Vikings referencing an award named for Randy Moss--they've had some great players, but in the end they tend to be losers.

So you are suggesting that accolades (like naming an award after them) should only be given to active players on winning teams? That they be given to players who haven't even finished their careers? Never mind allowing some time to pass to see if their accomplishments stand the test of time. Or should awards only be named after players whose teams continue to win? Would you suggest that if at anytime that team stops winning that the accolade be stripped? I guess we better start renaming quite a few awards. Let me guess, you think the Heisman should be renamed the Caruso...

It is ridiculous that you can't just let Blake have this moment without trying to diminish it. What a tool!

[faunch]

Congratulations Blake!!

"The USA Football Network, Inc. has named its Division III Receiver of the Year award in honor of former Saint John's University award-winning student-athlete Blake Elliott '03."

http://www.gojohnnies.com/news/2013/7/15/FOOTBALL_0715134949.aspx

That's a bit arrogant if SJU to post a link to that on thier football website. I bet it's even the first news link and will stay the first news link until there is other news to displace it. Disgraceful.

And where was the "BC of the Midwest - Humility Trophy"?  How did that get missed?  These clowns at USA Football Network don't even know the playahs.

To be clear, I have no problem with a "Blake Elliott" award, considering his talent expressed during the time.  However, I do find it a bit funny that such an accolade would be given considering that it's ten years out and the Johnnies basically suck.  Again, nothing against Elliott, it's just sort of like the Vikings referencing an award named for Randy Moss--they've had some great players, but in the end they tend to be losers.

Makes me think of a line that Cameron had in Ferris Bueller's Day Off...go to the 2:35 mark of the clip.  I think the line starts, "Pardon my French..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKTKqP7Qg4s

[ron doney]

D3football.com is supposed to be posting their preseason Top 25 in the next 24 hours, per their Facebook page.  Any guesses as to where the MIAC squads will sit?  Here is hoping two make the top ten.

[ron doney]

Congratulations Blake!!

"The USA Football Network, Inc. has named its Division III Receiver of the Year award in honor of former Saint John's University award-winning student-athlete Blake Elliott '03."

http://www.gojohnnies.com/news/2013/7/15/FOOTBALL_0715134949.aspx

That's a bit arrogant if SJU to post a link to that on thier football website. I bet it's even the first news link and will stay the first news link until there is other news to displace it. Disgraceful.

And where was the "BC of the Midwest - Humility Trophy"?  How did that get missed?  These clowns at USA Football Network don't even know the playahs.

To be clear, I have no problem with a "Blake Elliott" award, considering his talent expressed during the time.  However, I do find it a bit funny that such an accolade would be given considering that it's ten years out and the Johnnies basically suck.  Again, nothing against Elliott, it's just sort of like the Vikings referencing an award named for Randy Moss--they've had some great players, but in the end they tend to be losers.

Elliott did win a national championship.  Not sure the rest of the rant adds up either.

An excellent nod to Elliott, SJU and the MIAC.  I wonder who the short list of candidates included? Cecil?