FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Tom Thumb]

Sloppy win, but I'll take it. Certainly a lot to clean up, but with only a few days of practice you have to expect some sloppy play. UST had no issues moving the ball, they just killed themselves with turnovers and bad penalties. They'll learn a lot from tape. The good news is that they have 9 days to prepare for the Johnnies and a little extra time to get some dinged up players back on the field. Hats off to UWRF. They played a good game and had no turnovers which is how you win games. Fortunately for UST, the defense turned it up when they needed to.

[Mr.MIAC]

Sloppy win, but I'll take it. Certainly a lot to clean up, but with only a few days of practice you have to expect some sloppy play. UST had no issues moving the ball, they just killed themselves with turnovers and bad penalties. They'll learn a lot from tape. The good news is that they have 9 days to prepare for the Johnnies and a little extra time to get some dinged up players back on the field. Hats off to UWRF. They played a good game and had no turnovers which is how you win games. Fortunately for UST, the defense turned it up when they needed to.

Agreed.  Tough play that should be recognized.

[Knightstalker]

To be very clear, in no way was I saying that the commentators are doing a bad job.  I'm just pointing out that different teams take different approaches to broadcasting.  UWRF seems to use it as an opportunity for student development; UST relies on professional broadcasters.  That choice means that the viewing experience differs, and this is obvious.  That being said, regardless of the approach it seems that UWRF should upgrade their equipment.  My wife came in the room and asked if I was watching old football clips.

If WIAC schools are like NJAC schools they just don't have the extra money to upgrade things like video equipment and broadcasting equipment.  They make due and do a damn good job with what they have.  If state colleges started trying to spend money on things like broadcasting equipment and technology there would be hell to pay from the taxpayers, at least hear in NJ there would be, and I imagine WI is similar.

[OzJohnnie]

Oh, golly.  I just checked in after an afternoon of busy-ness (it happens from time to time) and I see the Tommies sucked.  Lucky to pull that one out.

[Pat Coleman]

To be very clear, in no way was I saying that the commentators are doing a bad job.  I'm just pointing out that different teams take different approaches to broadcasting.  UWRF seems to use it as an opportunity for student development; UST relies on professional broadcasters.  That choice means that the viewing experience differs, and this is obvious.  That being said, regardless of the approach it seems that UWRF should upgrade their equipment.  My wife came in the room and asked if I was watching old football clips.

If WIAC schools are like NJAC schools they just don't have the extra money to upgrade things like video equipment and broadcasting equipment.  They make due and do a damn good job with what they have.  If state colleges started trying to spend money on things like broadcasting equipment and technology there would be hell to pay from the taxpayers, at least hear in NJ there would be, and I imagine WI is similar.

Depends on the school. Some of them have made this a priority.

[OzJohnnie]

Woohoo. At the G to watch Geelong take on Port Adelaide. The winner plays the Hawks next weekend in the preliminary final. I hope it's Geelong because as the heroic Mr Elliott once said in relation to Mount Union, "You have to beat the best to be the best."

[DuffMan]

I listened to some of the U$T game on WCCO as I spent another evening painting trim under the glare of a halogen work light.  Maybe UW-RF is better than advertised this year.  Either way, I thought the WCCO broadcast was pretty decent.

[faunch]

I listened to some of the U$T game on WCCO as I spent another evening painting trim under the glare of a halogen work light.  Maybe UW-RF is better than advertised this year.  Either way, I thought the WCCO broadcast was pretty decent.

WCCO does a decent job...I'm just not a fan of how Dave Lee calls a game (football or basketball).  Frankly I don't care for Paul Allen either.  I'd take Ray Christensen any day...
http://www.museumofbroadcasting.org/christensen.mp3

[nkwest]

Maybe UW-RF is better than advertised this year.

They looked a heck of a lot better than the squad UST faced last year. UST played an awfully sloppy game, but UWRF sure made a lot of plays. The hit by one of their DBs on Noehring to break up what would have been a first down reception was as hard-nosed and as clean as it gets, and it forced a punt when the outcome was still very much in doubt.

[DuffMan]

   Not the most promising game-time forecast for Collegeville tomorrow.

[USTBench]

I listened to some of the U$T game on WCCO as I spent another evening painting trim under the glare of a halogen work light.  Maybe UW-RF is better than advertised this year.  Either way, I thought the WCCO broadcast was pretty decent.

WCCO does a decent job...I'm just not a fan of how Dave Lee calls a game (football or basketball).  Frankly I don't care for Paul Allen either.  I'd take Ray Christensen any day...
http://www.museumofbroadcasting.org/christensen.mp3

I guess I'll weigh on this: As one of the few UST grads that doesn't live in either the Cities (or Chicago) I really appreciate the fact that I can listen to the game now. They used to have two broadcast journalism students fumble their way through it and a video feed that'd freeze up every two seconds. And before that, I'd just have to refresh the scoreboard feed on D3football. So, I LOVE the fact that Dave Lee is calling the game now. As far as his abilities, I like Dave Lee because he's pretty similar to the play-by-play guy for UND Jack Hammer. Not pompous, seems to truly enjoy being there (even though he was calling D1 games at one point) and just loves sports in general.

Same with Paul Allen. (I have to give respect to a guy that will drive 330 miles and do a live broadcast for KFAN at the Long Haul Saloon in Grand Forks before a Sioux-Goofer game)

[DuffMan]

I didn't have my ear glued to the radio, but I thought Lee's broadcast was good.  For the most part, it was fair and balanced, which is what I like in a broadcast.

[Mr.MIAC]

I didn't have my ear glued to the radio, but I thought Lee's broadcast was good.  For the most part, it was fair and balanced, which is what I like in a broadcast.

Agreed.  He does tend to gush about UST players, coaches, and the program in general.  However, his game commentary is pretty balanced.  On play-by-play he usually refers to UST in the third person...that's not the case with most other MIAC commentators.  He also doesn't do the thing where every UST move (including mistakes) is spun positively.  Some of the more egregious offenders in this regard get pretty annoying.

[AO]

When you go 14-1, you really have to try hard to find a lot of negative things to talk about.

[OzJohnnie]

Geelong squeaked through. Next Friday night will be a battle royale for a spot in the grand final.  It will be the most electric atmosphere in a game outside of the big one itself. If anyone was ever contemplating a trip to see AFL at its best then this is the week to do it.