FB: Midwest Conference

[SNCOLDAD]

Wondering when that was going to get posted. All, please Wish Jovan well.

[SNCOLDAD]

Very quiet out here. Come on. WAKE UP!!

OK. What is new at schools in the MWC?  Any key players leaving the school they were at last season?

New players coming in?

Coaching changes?

Non-Conference schedule?

Facility changes for visitors and tailgaters?

Let's try to get a little information flow this spring.

[ahig]

Ok SNCOLDAD, I'll bite,

Facilities - What's the deal with Norbert?   Is your son going to get to play in the new stadium?  Done deal?  I talked with some of the coaching staff at the WFCA clinic last weekend, and they are optimistic, but...no official word on something they were pitching to recruits when I was a senior (2005).

That Monmouth highlight video-worth checking out.  I don't know if film makes things look faster and hits look harder, but those boys know how to ball.  Would have loved to see them live this past fall.  Wow!

Saw some game film of Ripon's non-conference game against UW-O from last year.  Good stuff.  I hope they have what it takes to knock them off this year.

[SNCOLDAD]

Ah yes. The Recruiting showing the architecture drawing of the new stadium. To answer your question, I am an optimistic YES. Last year I would not have said so but another BIG donation was announced and the TENTATIVE plan is to break ground this spring / summer. That means that it would/could/should be ready for football 2010. Son's senior year.

But until I see the earth move    I will not hold my breath. Interesting economic times for all. Even colleges.

I have not looked at the video from Monmouth. I am sure I will sometime but my son would have started but was out with an injury. In fact there were a ton of people out with injuries that game for SNC, but spilt milk. 

Man, I can't believe that The Roop is not jumping in here. Must be at his summer cabin with no internet. 

[ahig]

Maybe this is WAY too early to start talking about, but...I was inspired by SNCOLDAD to talk football...and contribute more than my randomness.

Looking at 2009:  Monmouth's on top (in my book) until someone knocks them off.  When I look at the schedule, I only see two possible games that could cause them to stumble in their efforts to go back-to-back: @ Carroll and @ Ripon.

Reason 1:  travel/distance, maybe not Carroll so much (is that an over-nighter Scottie-too-Hotties?)
Reason 2: tough road games.  I like Ripon to continue to rise and have had a lot of respect for Carroll at home in the past.

Whatdayall think?

[SNCOLDAD]

Oh ahig. How could you overlook SNC? Tell me. I am very biased and admit it. For obvious reasons. I really want to know so I can better understand. Monmouth had a great year. And I congradulate them for it. But do you see something that I don't that SNC will not be a challange? I know this is the cycle that has SNC away at Mommouth, Carroll and IC. But I really am surprised that you do not consider them a threat to Monmouth.

But remember. I am biased. I admit it. Dad's are allowed.

I am happy to see others here and willing to discuss MWC football this time of year.

I remember a while back someone posting a RUMOR that the QB from Monmouth was transferring to NIU. But that was it. No follow up. Glad to hear that talent is staying in D# and the MWC.

[MWCfan787]

Tanney is not transferring.  Though it has been rumored, it seems to be just that..a rumor.

I agree you can in no way leave SNC out as a threat.  MC needs to prove that they can win it back to back years.

While the MC offense will be as suberb as any the conference as seen (same starters all back starting together for a 3rd season), their defense will be doing some rebuilding and the way the might lose a game this yr is if somehow their offense goes cold and it would open the door for them to be outscored.

[ahig]

Apologies, no doubt, Norbert is a threat.  I'd like to be biased SNCOLDAD, as I bleed green, too.  My previous statement has little to no value at all b/c Monmouth could roll into Beloit (or vice versa, not sure of the schedule) next year and get popped in the mouth.  Any Given Saturday.  That's what makes football great.  I didn't include Norbert b/c I think they have a lot to prove this year.  If I were a gamblin' man and had to put money on the SNC/Monmouth game in Vegas right now, yeah, I'm going with Monmouth.  I know little to nothing about each school's players, who has an ear infection, or what have you.

In addition, I didn't include Norbert b/c this board has been dominated by SNC posters for years (BTW, where's ol' XSND47?  Did I miss the Post Patterns Hall of Fame Ceremony? "One more post!  One more post!").  I like the fact that there's a new sherriff in town.  I also love the fact that Norbert may be considered an underdog.  I hope they tear some heads on their way back to the top.  The dynasty probably won't last forever and respect needs to be paid to other teams as well.  Ripon handed SNC their you-know-what last year and any team that can do that deserves mention.

[SNCOLDAD]

No Apologies necessary. And no sheriff either.    Just a Dad. 

I will not argue with any of your statements. They are all solid and make a lot of sense. I do not know who you are talking about. I have been on here for 2 years / seasons is all. And to be honest I may have only 2 more seasons to go. But I am sure that is how it is with parents coming and going.

[ahig]

SNCOLDAD,

I always get a bit nervous as Post Patterns is a lot like e-mail in that you can never tell the tone of the message in the post.  I hope you know that my post was in no way meant to be an attack on you.  The "sherriff" I was referring to was Monmouth.  You probably knew that based on your well-placed smilies.  I also didn't want to sound like "oh excuse me for not knowing the intricate details of the team!"  And the other poster I was taking about (XSND47) is an old SNC alum who used to like to stir the pot a bit on this message board a few years ago.  I always got a charge out of his witty posts.  In conclusion, I hope you and I still have positive interactions on this board in the future and that nothing was taken out of context.  My thoughts are random at best.  Go Green Knights!!

Hey, Larry Nation!  When will the Vikings rise to the plundering and baby-skewering heights that I know and love them for?!?  My personal experience with Howard @ SNC was awesome and I'm sure he's doing the right things.  What does the future behold?  If history is any crystal ball, then the Vikings should be able to invade the Scots no problem.  It's when they get to the Irish that they've got to be careful.  One story has it that the Irish nailed some Vik's intestines to a tree and forced him to walk around the base until he died.  Great corolation to football, huh?  But seriously, if we're talking MWC history, Lawrence has made it.  When will they return?  When will they be competative again?

[SNCOLDAD]

ahig, I believe you and I will get along just fine. 

We can gang up on The Roop when he decides to show up again. And as far as stirring the pot, well, you will find out who does it the most real sson after the football junkies return 

It sounds like I have a pertner to fire back at them.

GO GREEN KNIGHTS

[warthog]

You never want to count out SNC.  I did some research and posted on the NWC board a month or so ago concerning winning percentages of teams in the west region. St. Norberts has the best winning percentage of all the teams in the west region over the last ten years.  That means they have to very consistantly be in the winners circle. 

[SNCOLDAD]

  Warthog, I had no idea! So now the question. Are you going to make it to the opening game in beautiful De Pere?? Hopefully SNC can up that percentage. You know we owe you. 

If you have that info handy, would you mind sending it to me?

GO GREEN KNIGHTS

[warthog]

SNCOLDAD:  Here is what I posted on March 1st on the NWC board.

I was reading your opinions on which teams are elite etc.
In my mind I was naming off the same teams most of you were.
I decided to enlist the help of our friends @ D3.  They give us the records of teams over the past ten years, so that is what I used as my time frame.  I assumed a good team over a decade would average 7 wins a season, so I looked for all the West Region teams with 70 wins since the 1999 season.  Then I realized you folks out far west often only get 9 games.  I modified my search and added some teams in your area codes with 60 wins since 1999.  Based on my calculations; over the past decade the following West Region teams have had the best winning percentage:

1) St. Norbert 91-16 = 85%
2) St. Johns 108-20 = 84.4%
3) Linfield 84-18 = 82.4%
4) Wartburg 89-20 = 81.7%
5) Central 85-24 = 78%
6) Occidental 71-25 = 74%
7) UW-Whitewater 87-33 = 72.5%
8] Bethel 77-30 = 72%
9) Ripon 70-31 = 69.3%
10) Whitworth 66-30 = 68.8%
11) Monmouth 70-33 = 68%
12) Redlands 60-32 = 65.2%
13) Pac Lutheran 64-35 = 64.6%

[warthog]

SNCOLDAD:

I like your trailing message, but instead of:

GO GREEN KNIGHTS

It should say:

GO ORANGE KNIGHTS