FB: Midwest Conference

The Roop · October 25, 2009, 11:01:40 PM

Beat Mt. Union 86-3 in Salem and the MWC will still get disrespected.

FightnScot77 · October 25, 2009, 11:08:12 PM

Mt. Monmouth is doing it their way, don't worry 'bout no stinkin poll.
Just get it done and the rest will fall.

The Roop · October 25, 2009, 11:18:51 PM

I was just worried about scottie becoming upset.

Pat Coleman · October 25, 2009, 11:20:27 PM

I think beating a non-NATHC team in the playoffs is a good goal for Monmouth this year.

Mr. Ypsi · October 25, 2009, 11:42:11 PM

Quote from: The Roop on October 25, 2009, 10:41:48 PM
Mt. Monmouth dropped a spot as a 1 loss CCIW "darling of the pollsters" won a game they were supposed to.

Oh. #13 was 'supposed to' beat #3?

And you didn't think #10 beating #14 might give them a boost over #9 beating #[insert your choice of triple digits here]?

I'm a fan of Monmouth's run, but your paranoia is getting to me. I would take either NCC or Ott over Monmouth, spotting up to 10 points (and that is NOT intended as a slur on Monmouth).

MWCfan787 · October 26, 2009, 12:04:36 AM

I think people are expecting this poll to work like the division I football poll with all the undefeated teams at the top, but it's just a totally different animal.

I knew we would probably get jumped by the winner of the Ottebein-Capital game and by NCC if they won. We were jumped by quality teams, I understood. I know we are topped out in the poll at around 7-12 until we do something in the playoffs. I do care very much however where we are at in the regional rankings coming soon.

tm343407 · October 26, 2009, 12:07:23 AM

I think the poll was very fair this week. Although seeing how many points NCC gave up versus Carthage, it would be interesting to see what Monmouth could do. I really hope the Scots see a CCIW opponent in the playoffs.

MWCfan787 · October 26, 2009, 12:17:32 AM

I really hope Mt. Union gets moved East and Whitewater gets moved North. Right now the West has 4 of the top 6. Monmouth is 10th in the nation right now but only 5th in their region most likely when the regional rankings come out.

scottie · October 26, 2009, 09:18:29 AM

Quote from: The Roop on October 25, 2009, 11:18:51 PM
I was just worried about scottie becoming upset.

Scottie didn't lose any sleep last night. It's all good.

Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 25, 2009, 11:20:27 PM
I think beating a non-NATHC team in the playoffs is a good goal for Monmouth this year.

one...two...three...four...five...six...seven...eight...nine...ten. Okay, no need to respond further to that.

NCC.2008 · October 26, 2009, 11:23:38 AM

Quote from: tm343407 on October 26, 2009, 12:07:23 AM
I think the poll was very fair this week. Although seeing how many points NCC gave up versus Carthage, it would be interesting to see what Monmouth could do. I really hope the Scots see a CCIW opponent in the playoffs.

If you want to see them so bad, then why don't you guys schedule them for a pre-season game.

scottie · October 26, 2009, 11:49:18 AM

Pre-season game?

As mentioned earlier, Monmouth and IWU are contracted for two upcoming years as a non-conference opponent. At the moment, IWU is atop the CCIW with NCC.

Stagg Again!! · October 26, 2009, 12:56:02 PM

Quote from: scottie on October 26, 2009, 11:49:18 AM
Pre-season game?

As mentioned earlier, Monmouth and IWU are contracted for two upcoming years as a non-conference opponent. At the moment, IWU is atop the CCIW with NCC.

NCC is 4-0 in the CCIW and IWU is 3-1 after this weekend's play. IWU's only conference loss is to Milikin (19-13 on Oct. 10), which NCC beat 58-0 on Oct. 3.

As a CCIW fan, I, for one, would love to see North Central, Illinois Wesleyan, Wheaton, or Augustana play against Monmouth, but it would be a lot of fun for the fans to see Carthage (#2 Passing Offense in the country) play Monmouth (#11). I'd take the over...

Do you think that Monmouth will be in the North Region where the CCIW team(s) will get slotted?

MWCfan787 · October 26, 2009, 01:22:33 PM

There is no way I can see Monmouth moving to the North region.

Although there was also no way I saw Aurora moving to the West region last year.

Stagg Again!! · October 26, 2009, 01:48:31 PM

Quote from: MWCfan787 on October 26, 2009, 01:22:33 PM
There is no way I can see Monmouth moving to the North region.

Although there was also no way I saw Aurora moving to the West region last year.

Good point. I was a bit surprised when the NCAA sent Aurora to the West Region, especially since they could have played North Central, which is only 10 miles east of the Aurora campus. This would have been a less expensive alternative for the NCAA.

I hope that Monmouth is in the North Region as they would be able to test themselves against other quality Midwest programs. The playoffs are a lot of fun, and are more meaningful if you are playing more "natural rivals".

Has Monmouth ever/recently played Augustana? I know that MC is only 45 miles +/- from the Quad Cities.

The Roop · October 26, 2009, 02:07:35 PM

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on October 25, 2009, 11:42:11 PM
Oh. #13 was 'supposed to' beat #3?

Yes, they were the pre-season favorites to win their conference and losing to Ohio Northern didn't change that. Move them up by all means but 8 spots is a little much in my opinion. It's not like I'm arguing for first place votes for Monmouth.

Can't even begin to imagine what the bracket will be like this year. OAC, CCIW and the ASC should all get two in. Beyond that who knows. Should be some very interesting out of region moves though.