FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[corn horn]

Have to reconcile with the prospect of another.500ish season for the Cobbers. As boring as their old offense was for so many years, they could at least execute it with the right QB. With the latest incarnation of the spread offense, the woes of no run game and throws to receivers' ankles continue from last year. The offensive line struggled all day, especially on the left side. When there was a hole to run, runners chose to hit the pile instead of the hole. Huge penalties. Defense looked more promising, but had some clearly blown coverages at times. Nice to see some fight to tie it up late, but then could not prevent the Blugolds from getting back into FG range for the winner. Tough loss to a team accustomed to losing.

Was told by some locals at the outset that the UWEC marching band would be the highlight, and that many home fans would leave after halftime. This proved to be true.

[BDB]

Was told by some locals at the outset that the UWEC marching band would be the highlight, and that many home fans would leave after halftime. This proved to be true.

While it is true the UWEC marching band is outstanding,  the practice of putting them in the visitors seating directly behind the visiting team bench is bogus. Makes it disruptive to the team, which I'm sure is the point, but also uncomfortable for the paying fans that traveled.
They used to be in the end zone stands which made sense. Just started this other plan a few years ago. Maybe they've changed back but I doubt it.

[corn horn]

Was told by some locals at the outset that the UWEC marching band would be the highlight, and that many home fans would leave after halftime. This proved to be true.

While it is true the UWEC marching band is outstanding,  the practice of putting them in the visitors seating directly behind the visiting team bench is bogus. Makes it disruptive to the team, which I'm sure is the point, but also uncomfortable for the paying fans that traveled.
They used to be in the end zone stands which made sense. Just started this other plan a few years ago. Maybe they've changed back but I doubt it.

The band is as you describe as far as location. One other issue with that placement was they had a couple of about six-foot fans / misters blowing to cool band members. Good idea, except when a player run out of bounds has no choice but to run into it, knocking the steam-punk looking device over into water. No one was injured (nor electrocuted) on the play.

[faunch]

FWIW, the game broadcast is still available to watch.

Imagine a rematch in the playoffs in December in Collegeville, in freezing temps.

[SJU13]

A 55+ temp decrease and swapping the AC units for heaters.

[sjujohnnie]

The new Top 25 poll is out on d3football.com. St John's jumped two spots to #4. Trinity fell one spot to #5. North Cebtral & Mount Union remain #1 & #2. Wartburg jumped two spots to #5. Whitewater climbed three to #8 & Bethel appears at #16.

[OzJohnnie]

The new Top 25 poll is out on d3football.com. St John's jumped two spots to #4. Trinity fell one spot to #5. North Cebtral & Mount Union remain #1 & #2. Wartburg jumped two spots to #5. Whitewater climbed three to #8 & Bethel appears at #16.

NCC and MUC stand like two Titans looking down on the rest of the field. It's going to be a very hard fight to earn a spot up there with them.

[bleedpurple]

The new Top 25 poll is out on d3football.com. St John's jumped two spots to #4. Trinity fell one spot to #5. North Cebtral & Mount Union remain #1 & #2. Wartburg jumped two spots to #5. Whitewater climbed three to #8 & Bethel appears at #16.

NCC and MUC stand like two Titans looking down on the rest of the field. It's going to be a very hard fight to earn a spot up there with them.

It'll just have to happen on the football field.

[art76]

Johnnie fans will certainly like this week's podcast - a lot of commentary concerning this week's win over Trinity.

[faunch]

Johnnie alum and all time Johnnie fan Tom Arth passed away last night. Prayers to him and his family.

[repete]

Sad news. Prayers to his family.

[sfury]

Have to reconcile with the prospect of another.500ish season for the Cobbers. As boring as their old offense was for so many years, they could at least execute it with the right QB. With the latest incarnation of the spread offense, the woes of no run game and throws to receivers' ankles continue from last year. The offensive line struggled all day, especially on the left side. When there was a hole to run, runners chose to hit the pile instead of the hole. Huge penalties. Defense looked more promising, but had some clearly blown coverages at times. Nice to see some fight to tie it up late, but then could not prevent the Blugolds from getting back into FG range for the winner. Tough loss to a team accustomed to losing.

Was told by some locals at the outset that the UWEC marching band would be the highlight, and that many home fans would leave after halftime. This proved to be true.

The college football world doesn't seem quite right without Nebraska and the Cobbers running the option. Yes, I'm sure both had to change with the times and modernize and there are a thousand factors why each program isn't as dominant as they once were, but there really was an identity there back in the day, along with a lot of victories.

[DuffMan]

Johnnie alum and all time Johnnie fan Tom Arth passed away last night. Prayers to him and his family.

Very sad.  He was a legend.

[OzJohnnie]

Johnnie fans will certainly like this week's podcast - a lot of commentary concerning this week's win over Trinity.

Was good. And was magic.  It's going to be difficult against UWW in Whitewater and with the comedown threat from inhaling all that magic dust.

The MIAC is definitely delivering the goods this week with two more top-ranked clashes.  I thought we would be the clear leaders here.  But Trinity and UHMB face off as do Hardin-Simmons and UWL.  Plus UWO and Wheaton play for another ranked collision.

These first two weeks of the regular season have turned into Round Two or even Round Three quality contests.

The MIAC, WIAC, ASC and SAA are going hammer and tongs, as they say.  ARC and others aren't far behind.

[TheChucker]

Have to reconcile with the prospect of another.500ish season for the Cobbers. As boring as their old offense was for so many years, they could at least execute it with the right QB. With the latest incarnation of the spread offense, the woes of no run game and throws to receivers' ankles continue from last year. The offensive line struggled all day, especially on the left side. When there was a hole to run, runners chose to hit the pile instead of the hole. Huge penalties. Defense looked more promising, but had some clearly blown coverages at times. Nice to see some fight to tie it up late, but then could not prevent the Blugolds from getting back into FG range for the winner. Tough loss to a team accustomed to losing.

Was told by some locals at the outset that the UWEC marching band would be the highlight, and that many home fans would leave after halftime. This proved to be true.

The conversion to the passing oriented spread (or at least away from the unique double wing) for the Cobs has been difficult, but probably needed to attract star athletes on offense. Personally, I wish they would have done it at least a decade ago if not more, but that's just my personal preference. I feel the loss of winning tradition will be difficult to overcome.