FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[GoldandBlueBU]

More importantly, no furnace yet.

The wife lodged a formal complaint last night.  "It was 63 in here today.  When do you think you'll turn the furnace on?" 

I told her when it hits 59.  We were back to 65 this morning, and it looks like a beautiful day, so we should be golden.

Oh man, I don't know that I'll make it down to 59.  Last couple of mornings have been a tropical 68, so we're in good shape at the moment.

[art76]

Bethel indeed looks set in the Skyline. Aren't the playoff teams set by division and not conference records? That would leave SJU and GAC at 1-0 in the Northwoods...

I just took a look at the leader board (https://miacathletics.com/standings.aspx?path=football) - here's my take away FWIW:

Totally agree that BU is in control of the Skyline, they've got Hamline, Carleton, and finally Concordia. Basically their schedule ramps up to week 11 (even though the Knights edged out the Cobbers earlier in the season).

So who's going to be the second best team in the Skyline? Probably decided on the 28th when Augsburg hosts Concordia.

The Johnnies have the Gusties, the Saints, and the Oles, in that order - so I'm in agreement with repete here that this week's game has the most challenge until week 11.

For second place in the Northwoods, more than likely it's going to come down to the week 10 match up between the Gusties and Carleton, if they go chalk until then.

[SJU13]

Within conference play, SJU averages 2.2 penalty yards for every 1 opponent penalty yard giving us the honors of being the most penalized team and our opponents the least. 306 of our 350 penalty yards have come in conference play. If you're looking for a good clean conference game you'd want to watch Bethel who ranks the least penalized and opponents second least (Bethel + opponent penalty yards totals 302).

[DuffMan]

The "1" in the midfield logo represents first in penalty yardage.

[sjusection105]

Within conference play, SJU averages 2.2 penalty yards for every 1 opponent penalty yard giving us the honors of being the most penalized team and our opponents the least. 306 of our 350 penalty yards have come in conference play. If you're looking for a good clean conference game you'd want to watch Bethel who ranks the least penalized and opponents second least (Bethel + opponent penalty yards totals 302).

I don't get it. The vast majority of the Johnnie's coaching staff played for John and they didn't commit foolish penalties. Don't forget where you came from. Beginning & ending every practice with the "walk away drill" would be a good place to start......

[DuffMan]

Maybe Gary's not unpleasant enough--when we got flagged, we knew we were in for an earful from John, often times on multiple occasions. 

[jamtod]

The "1" in the midfield logo represents first in penalty yardage.

I thought it was to commemorate SJ2s total rushing yards in games at Target Field

[art76]

Bethel Media finally posted our win from this past May - read all about it here: https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2023/october/midwest-rocketry-competition?fbclid=IwAR086mJr_NhLm0Tzbxai7NOh44Eq5JgtFLyI45Ut-BxrbytF1wDaaXYjrPU

[DuffMan]

I thought it was to commemorate SJ2s total rushing yards in games at Target Field

Still clinging to 2017?  I guess that's better than reliving that thrashing by perennial FCS juggernaut Drake.

[art76]

Time Of Possession - apparently BU is in the top 20 this year? Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUmLRrx0j4k

Edit: Right behind Hamline - oh my!

[BDB]

FRIDAY FURNACE UPDATE

It appears we are down to 2 players left in the "Last Furnace Turn On" competition: The reigning champion Duffman and a worthy challenger for the throne, GoldandBlueBU.

Now, to be precise the 2022 trophy was vacated as Duffman and family spent critical time at a local hotel due to home remodeling. Having not only heat but a sauna, hot tub and an indoor pool available forced Duff to relinquish the top spot. But he remains the current champ from several years prior taking home the bacon.

So, we have an SJU vs. BU showdown. Both have admitted some level of issues in the home. I don't recall Duffman mentioning the Mrs, ever asking about the heat before. Usually he has her all bundled up in SJU/CSB hoodies and other warm clothing available from past X-Mas gifts. GoldandBlueBU mentioned 60 degrees being a red line so perhaps he is walking the balance beam as well.

Typically at this point in the competition Retired Old Rat shows up and tries to enter the fray. However, he lives (or has lived) in an apartment with neighbors on either side leaving only one exterior wall. Section 101(B) of the rule book specifically states that there must exist at least 2 exterior walls in the residence for that occupant to be eligible. So ROR you are once again outside looking in. Or inside looking out, however you want to phrase it.

It is left to each contestant to report via their own recognizance. Once the calendar turns to November there are no losers in my book. Good luck and always be the Master of Your Domain!. 

[DuffMan]

The update from my house is that it was 68 degrees last night--the Mrs. actually thought I had turned on the furnace!  Things are looking bright!

[Robert Zimmerman]

We haven't turned our furnace on yet AND my wife will be gone from Monday-Saturday next week. 66 degrees when I got up this morning.

[DuffMan]

That's impressive as I know it's been noticably cooler up by your place.  My folks scrapped their garden a couple weeks ago, yet my tomatoes and peppers look fine despite only being 60 miles away.

[BDB]

Ok, Bobby Z has been lurking on the furnace competition and now jumps in. His better half out of the picture for the week is a strong card he holds in the near term.

As far as St. Cloud area temps are concerned, I remember in the '80s when they moved the weather instruments from wherever to out by the airport and all of a sudden there were record lows being set left and right. I think they stuck the equipment in a bog or something. I've been skeptical of the low temps reported there ever since.