FB: Midwest Conference

SNCOLDAD · August 28, 2008, 02:05:18 PM

Well, it is about time. I am starting to get this itch to hit the road every weekend. I agree that this could be a very interesting year. SNC starting out on the road at Wartburg. That is going to be a GAME! SNC will repeat I think. The defense is very strong and outside of WR and QB, the offense has alot of returners if I remember correctly. I also like SNC conference schedule as far as home vs. away. Only long trip for conference is Knox. I also know that if there are any cobwebs at the start of the season, the Wartburg game will clear those real quick.

Tailgaters for SNC, speak up! Let's make sure we all connect pre-game.

Cheer on your favorite Midwest Conference Team and let the show begin.

wc2viking · August 29, 2008, 11:55:40 AM

Well, it's about time for football season and the future is certainly brighter here at LU. We have lots of starters returning and a coaching staff that has worked together for a year. It would be a real accomplishment to have a winning conference record for the first time in a very long while. It doesn't help that the first 2 games are against the best teams in the conference. I wish LU would play their non-conference game at the beginning of the year so they could have some experience before taking on Monmouth and St. Norbert. It will be tough enough taking on the Scots, but it gets even tougher when Monmouth will have a game under their belts and LU will be playing their first game of the year. Oh well, here's to a great season!

ahig · August 29, 2008, 02:07:38 PM

wc2viking-

What's the best way to get to the Banta this fall with the bridge construction on College Ave?

hickory_cornhusker · August 29, 2008, 05:56:59 PM

swim

sncfballfan · August 30, 2008, 09:51:46 AM

Been following the boards and glad to see some people getting excited about the new season. Interesting to hear everyone's input on the new year but how can you argue with picking SNC to be the favorite?? The Wartburg game will be a great test to see where they stand and I believe the season will be told when Monmouth travels north to De Pere. Purtill & Co. needs to avoid that one game they seem to lay an egg each year (IC in 07, Lake Forest in 06,Carroll in 04, etc. etc. Let's hear some thoughts with game day being only a week away!

Btw....about time you get back on board SNC OL DAD

SNCOLDAD · August 30, 2008, 12:14:22 PM

Let's get this board going!

The Monmouth game will be a key game, but I will not look past our visit to Lawrence believe it or not. They can catch you unaware this year. Also what will Grinell and IC throw at us. New coaches, right?
I want the full roster posted and the 2 deep. Gee, I wonder why!

sncfballfan · August 30, 2008, 08:25:36 PM

I am all with you on that one, oldad. Lawrence is still growing and they just don't have the athletes yet to play an all-out blitz/man-to-man defense every play of the game like Coach Howard loves to do. Very effective defense but just tough to do without having the athletes....they will turn the corner soon.

As far as the two-deep/roster, don't hold your breath. Go figure that good ol' snc is at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to releasing anything new about this year.

The Roop · September 01, 2008, 03:22:50 AM

Let us not forget that "The Roop" helped Beloit find a Big Ten recruit. So I'm thinking they will do better than 8th place; as per the conference poll.

sncfballfan · September 01, 2008, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: The Roop on September 01, 2008, 03:22:50 AM
Let us not forget that "The Roop" helped Beloit find a Big Ten recruit. So I'm thinking they will do better than 8th place; as per the conference poll.

Who?

?? What position? From where?

SNCOLDAD · September 01, 2008, 10:21:39 AM

The game at Beloit is going to be huge! Oh, I mean the tailgating before the game.

Definitely the closet game for lots of friends and family so we should have a larger than normal road following that game.

Also, who is going to Wartburg besides me???

warthog · September 01, 2008, 11:22:31 AM

So what is the beverage of choice for SNC Green Knight fans who may be making their way to Wartburg this weekend?

SNCOLDAD · September 01, 2008, 11:39:25 AM

Warthog, Can you provide some info on facilities? Like parking for tailgating? Rules of the facility on beverages, etc. Any info would be appreciated. Most of the SNC fans are Cheeseheads.

I am one of the few non-cheeseheads in the group. So I would have to say that beer and brats are pretty high on the list of tailgate favorites, but we all have our own.

warthog · September 01, 2008, 12:56:51 PM

SNCOLDAD:

I would refer you to the Wartburg Athletics web-site: www.go-knights.net . The 4th item on the menu bar is Athletic Facilities. When you click that item, the first choice is the athletics parking map.

There are several decent tailgating areas. Lot "O" has traditionally been a popular spot. Last year it was out of commission because that is where construction trailers and building materials were kept while the new athletic/wellness building was going up. It may or may not be ready for pre-game partying this season. The next spot would be the park area just north of Lot "C" (the porta potties are located close). There is also a small green area to set up between Lot "C" and 5th Avenue. Finally the area south of Wilson Avenue and west of Lot "B" is available, but there isn't much shade or grass there. Generally try to avoid the parking lot right next to the stadium. They are keeping that lot open for people using the wellness center and I would guess tailgating wouldn't be welcomed there.

I'm sure you will find Wartburg fans to be a friendly group of people. We enjoy talking D3 football, tailgating, the Knights (the orange variety) and meeting the fans from other schools.

The tailgate menu you see will be mostly grilled items such as brats, hotdogs, and pork tenderloins. You will find plenty of people setting up camp with grills, coolers, tables, chairs and yard games. The beverages of choice are beer and soft drinks. On occasion I've been known to enjoy a Bloody Mary.

In my opinion the college is very fair to fans and tailgaters. The campus security and Waverly police allow everyone to have a good time, but on the rare occasion a mean spirited drunk shows up, they have no problem removing that person from the stadium or tailgate areas. After all this is to be a family event, so don't expect the same behavior you would see in Madison or Iowa City.

SNCOLDAD · September 01, 2008, 02:53:37 PM

Warthog, thanks for the info. We are a friendly group also. I have also been known to have a Bloody once in a while. I have been informed by my older son that he will be attanding with 2 friends. My son will be Green. The young lady with them will be Orange as she graduated from Wartburg. And her husband will be split half Orage and half Green. Should be an interesting site. Out road group is very friendly and we set up after the game to feed the team before their bus ride home. Tradition started way before me. I will check out the map and see what looks good. Where are the visitor lockers. If there is a spot close th there that may be best.
Thanks again.

Redhawk Sighting · September 02, 2008, 11:16:23 AM

T - 4 days till kick off! I can't wait to see the RedHawks face Oshkosh for their first game of the season. Should be a good game, last year Ripon was able to stay with them until half time, I am hoping that this year we are able to play the whole game with them. Team is looking good! Have a great week! I'll talk to you soon!