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[cobbernation]

Expanding on my previous post, I want to take into account the attitude of many on the Bethel football team. Out of the 100 people on that team, I would estimate that 40 of them have the belief, I mean THE BELIEF, that they WILL win. Any person can tell you that a true champion never doubts the outcome of a game before they begin. What I mean is that there are 60 people on that team that know that Bethel can win, and that hope that they do. But in those 60 people, there is still doubt, the fear that I talked about, like "I HOPE we beat St. Johns", not knowing that they WILL.

I believe that if you ask St. Johns players if they think they will beat Bethel, they would answer something to the effect of "Think? We dont think we'll win, we KNOW we will."  And therin lies the reason Bethel will always be behind St. Johns in the heirarchy of the MIAC. I'm not saying Bethel will lose this weekend, far from it. I'm merely explaning why the top tier of the conference will always be the realm of one team, while great teams like Bethel will come in and take a conference title away every five years, they will never overtake the Johnnies for good.

Are you one of the 40?

[Kilted Rat]

Chuck Norris Fact of the Day:

Chuck Norris has never been outcoached in football, not even by that head coach from SJU!!!!!!!!!!!

Mighty Royal

Meidt has never been under-coached in a MIAC football game even by Steve Johnson!!!!

So if it comes down to field position, a head coach with a habit of going for it on 4th and 2 from the SJU 45 and who loses the coverage game could give the edge to the Jays.

ZING

ZING.....good call TDT, you got me there...I think this comment (i.e. fake punt) has been used before about 1000 times....time to get a new comeback besides fake punts and dancing at BU!

As soon as Bethel stops calling fake punts and screwing themselves over in big games, I'm all for some new zingers, but as long as Johnson has the cajones (or stupidity/arrogance) to go for it on 4th and 2 from his own half of the field, he must be publicly mocked and shamed for it!

[bennie]

Chuck Norris Fact of the Day:

Chuck Norris is a Johnnie fan! Chuck likes teams that beat their opponents as opposed to teams that beat themselves! 

[piperinsider]

Pick Lisa! She just did. Hot Lisa has $1,000. And Lisa has an awful accent. Darnit, it kind of ruins it for me. Oh wait, I can just mute it next time. I only watch this show for the case holders.

JR-
Sorry on the slip of school.

[sjusection105]

BUDefense-

I'm a little curious (as I'm sure others are) when did you play at Bethel?

Did Johnson recruit you or did one of the Defensive coaches recruit you? Did you ever meet Johnson before your first day of practice?

As reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune a couple of years back does Johnson make the players hold hands and sing Kumbaya and cry and talk about their feelings?

These are just some of the things, fact or fiction, that lead most of the teams and fans in the MIAC to not really like Bethel. Also the cheap stuff at the bottom of the pile doesn't help either.

I am totally serious about these questions, so I would appreciate a response.

BTW: I agree with Duffman, stop by the tailgate for a burger & a beer.

[Willy Wonka]

Frank - I'm planning a visit up Friday night so I can eat all of JR's burgers and the special brats, if I have time. Everyone knows Wonka doesn't do mornings, so I figure sleeping on your couch is my best shot to actually make an appearance.

And pound Duffman, obviously.

[BUdefense]

SJU-


I played for Bethel the three years previous to this one (2003,2004,2005).

I was recruited by both Johnson and Miller (d-coordinator), but mainly Miller. I met coach J on several occasions before I went there.

Yes, coach J does cry when he talks to his players. I dont know if all of it is genuine or if some of it is an act to make his players and their parents love him. He cares about his players, but he is very preferential in his treatment.
We do sing together after Friday practices, but we dont have to hold hands, and Kumbya is never one of the songs, although I'm sure some of that was sarcasm:) At those friday practices, we talk about our feelings about the game and each other, and yea, some guys cry. But its in a good way, cause we care about each other, although there are times where I'm just like, ok, you've made your point. It gets kind of repetitive. It's not all lovie-dovie. There is probly going to be a lot of talk this week about how they should beat the johnnies, some of the players might even curse in reference to them.

I've gotten some messages wondering why I hate Bethel, or why I am bitter. And let me answer that with, I dont hate Bethel. I love the guys on that team, and i still consider many of them my brothers.

BTW: it remains to be seen if I can make the trip for the tailgate this weekend.

[Willy Wonka]

BUdefense - I'd highly recommend it, if you can swing it. Once you guys get pounded and you drown your sorrows at the local water hole, I'm sure TDT and his pink sweater would love to cuddle up with you on Frank's floor.

Consider yourself warned.

[Touchdown Tommy]

Well I can't lie, the Pink Sweater will be worn this weekend.  6 pk of Zima is on the list as well...

Frank: I'll be staying on Saturday night to enjoy the packers vs viqueens game on Sunday.  Make sure you have plenty of refreshments.

Tmerton: Don't forget to lock your car doors in Cville.  I have good intelligence that a certain ND hater would like nothing better than to drop an enormous dooker  in the cabin of your SUV...

Who's bringing the Mountain Dew for Willy Wonka?  He is gonna be one ornery d!ck on Saturday morning after staying up til 4am playing Madden at Frank's and pounding Tupac Shakur to the delight of Frank's neighbors...

KR: This would be the perfect weekend for #34...

[Kilted Rat]

KR: This would be the perfect weekend for #34...

A certain Dassel-Cokato coach has the coat, or at least was the last person to know it's whereabouts. He borrowed it from me in Spring of 2004 and that was the last I saw of it.

Ever answer that e-mail

[frankrickard]

OKay, it's 50 dollars a night to stay at Chateau Miller.  I figure having an xbox 360 with hdtv and plenty of beer makes it worth the money.  Oh yeah, Hamm's on sale at Westside for 7.95...so stock up...I'm going to have to find "the shirt," I may have sent it to kato to be washed...developing

[BUdefense]

what is the obsession with Hamms on this board? Do they not sell better beer in collegeville? Does the horrible taste make these miracle burgers I keep hearing about taste better? Should I make the trip this weekend, I was going to bring my own beer. But would that be in poor taste to bring beer that has good taste? Also, should I bring some Brats as well?

[Veek]

It never hurts to bring extra beer but there is always a variety of beers to choose from provided you know where to get them.  Leine's Red, Honey Weiss, and Grain Belt Premium are some other flavors that are sure to be there.  Or you could cozy up to TDT and maybe get a Zima from him.  Whatever adult beverage you drink should be in a red cup or some other container or the rent-a-cops might stop by and talk to you.

Ritz - It may have been 15 pages back but your 500th post was magnificent!  I copied and saved it.  I loved it all except that stinking line about me loving Dean Laker.  Bring your own beer this Saturday.

Saturday will be a great time. 

Zip - are you and the family attending?

[Kilted Rat]

It never hurts to bring extra beer but there is always a variety of beers to choose from provided you know where to get them.  Leine's Red, Honey Weiss, and Grain Belt Premium are some other flavors that are sure to be there.  Or you could cozy up to TDT and maybe get a Zima from him.  Whatever adult beverage you drink should be in a red cup or some other container or the rent-a-cops might stop by and talk to you.

Ritz - It may have been 15 pages back but your 500th post was magnificent!  I copied and saved it.  I loved it all except that stinking line about me loving Dean Laker.  Bring your own beer this Saturday.

Saturday will be a great time. 

Zip - are you and the family attending?

Veek,
I heard about you at church the other day, something about "The Veek shall inherit the earth."

When that happens, I would like control of Cuba and South Dakota if it's ok with you.