FB: Midwest Conference

[scottie]

I suggested on the MIAC board that, the MWC would have gone 10-0 if we had the scheduling flexibility to add another non-conference game to our schedule.   

[FightnScot77]

Good Luck to the Scots this weekend!

This weekend the NCAA gets into (my/our) pockets when I enter the gate at April Zorn Stadium for the MC-STU game. The price of admission $8 (one ticket) is certainly reasonable. Warm rain gear will be necessary.

Question for the masses: During the regular season Monmouth has opted to not charge admission to FB contests (for the last two or three years). Sncoldad mentioned several pages back of being charged by Illinois College as a parent of an athlete; negative in my eyes. Good policy if MWC encourages conference schools to admit parents as visitors for free admission.

What is the cost of admission at other MWC (and MIAC) conference sites (during the regular season) with respect to FB admission (adults only)?

[TC]

What is the cost of admission at other MWC (and MIAC) conference sites (during the regular season) with respect to FB admission (adults only)?

St. John's is $7 for adults, free for students.  From memory (and I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong), Augsburg, St. Thomas and Concordia in the MIAC and UW-River Falls in the WIAC are all $5-7.  I'm pretty certain Carleton is free.

[The Roop]

I'm pretty sure that NCAA admission is $7 no matter where you are.

[SNCOLDAD]

To be honest with you, I do not recall how much. I think it is between $5-8. We were told that each player on the team gets 2 tickets to Conference away games. The home team has a roster list and checks for the name.

Of course that is unless you are Illinois College. Their cost next year when they come to St. Norbert just may be SUBSTANTIALLY more than normal. Of course that would not be ticket charges. Would not want to break and NCAA or MWC rules. But parking? Washroom access? Seat Licensing for the day?

I am sure there are a number of possibilities. Of course, all of this is totally unofficial. I make no implications that I can control or influence what IC fans will have to pay for anything at the New SNC facilities next year. 

[badgerwarhawk]

St. John's is $7 for adults, free for students.  From memory (and I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong), Augsburg, St. Thomas and Concordia in the MIAC and UW-River Falls in the WIAC are all $5-7.  I'm pretty certain Carleton is free.

I don't know how it goes at St Johns but in WHITEWATER students have to pay admission during the NCAA post season.  I thought that was an NCAA thing that applies to all the schools but maybe St Johns covers it somehow. 

[Maverick]

Well that pretty much defies explanation.

Do you think the MWC's difficulty winning playoff games had anything to do with it?  No offense intended, I'm just asking for your opinion.

I think that is exactly why. I did not have St. Norbert in for this exact reason. We are a bad conference that does not deserve two teams until we make noise in the playoffs. We are one of those conferences that would be eligible for the "play-in" game during March Madness. This is not opinion, it is a fact that many people have trouble grasping.




SNCOLDAD: I do not think the timing of the game had anything to do with it. I honestly feel that SNC was simply outclassed by Monmouth this year. I wish they would have gotten in just to represent the conference but the MWC is not worthy of two bids.

That said, St. Thomas @ Monmouth is one of the better 1st Rd. games in my opinion. As a Scots fan,  I am terrified of this matchup. I would feel more comfortable if Coe was coming into Illinois.

The important question, where and what time is everyone tailgating?

To answer the important question: Where...going to try and tailgate in the parking lot west of the stadium and practice fields, on 6th street by the tennis courts (that's where I was last year for both playoff games).  When...going to try and be there early, not sure on exact time, but well before kickoff at 12 noon.

On another note, I'm looking forward to the rest of the discussions on Monmouth vs. St. Thomas over the next few days.  Should be a fun week leading up to Saturday!

[DustySJU]

Well that pretty much defies explanation.

Do you think the MWC's difficulty winning playoff games had anything to do with it?  No offense intended, I'm just asking for your opinion.

I think that is exactly why. I did not have St. Norbert in for this exact reason. We are a bad conference that does not deserve two teams until we make noise in the playoffs. We are one of those conferences that would be eligible for the "play-in" game during March Madness. This is not opinion, it is a fact that many people have trouble grasping.




SNCOLDAD: I do not think the timing of the game had anything to do with it. I honestly feel that SNC was simply outclassed by Monmouth this year. I wish they would have gotten in just to represent the conference but the MWC is not worthy of two bids.

That said, St. Thomas @ Monmouth is one of the better 1st Rd. games in my opinion. As a Scots fan,  I am terrified of this matchup. I would feel more comfortable if Coe was coming into Illinois.

The important question, where and what time is everyone tailgating?

To answer the important question: Where...going to try and tailgate in the parking lot west of the stadium and practice fields, on 6th street by the tennis courts (that's where I was last year for both playoff games).  When...going to try and be there early, not sure on exact time, but well before kickoff at 12 noon.

On another note, I'm looking forward to the rest of the discussions on Monmouth vs. St. Thomas over the next few days.  Should be a fun week leading up to Saturday!

Then you'll have to slide over to the MIAC board where most of the banter takes place with respect to UST, mostly on behalf of Johnnie fans.

[Maverick]

Well that pretty much defies explanation.

Do you think the MWC's difficulty winning playoff games had anything to do with it?  No offense intended, I'm just asking for your opinion.

I think that is exactly why. I did not have St. Norbert in for this exact reason. We are a bad conference that does not deserve two teams until we make noise in the playoffs. We are one of those conferences that would be eligible for the "play-in" game during March Madness. This is not opinion, it is a fact that many people have trouble grasping.




SNCOLDAD: I do not think the timing of the game had anything to do with it. I honestly feel that SNC was simply outclassed by Monmouth this year. I wish they would have gotten in just to represent the conference but the MWC is not worthy of two bids.

That said, St. Thomas @ Monmouth is one of the better 1st Rd. games in my opinion. As a Scots fan,  I am terrified of this matchup. I would feel more comfortable if Coe was coming into Illinois.

The important question, where and what time is everyone tailgating?

To answer the important question: Where...going to try and tailgate in the parking lot west of the stadium and practice fields, on 6th street by the tennis courts (that's where I was last year for both playoff games).  When...going to try and be there early, not sure on exact time, but well before kickoff at 12 noon.

On another note, I'm looking forward to the rest of the discussions on Monmouth vs. St. Thomas over the next few days.  Should be a fun week leading up to Saturday!

Then you'll have to slide over to the MIAC board where most of the banter takes place with respect to UST, mostly on behalf of Johnnie fans.

Dusty - I've checked the MIAC board a little bit so far and noticed that most of the chat is coming from the Johnnies.  The problem is your board turns over so fast in comparison to the MWC board that I can barely keep up with it...this board moves pretty slow so I've gotten used to only checking it about once a day and the MIAC board needs to be checked once an hour at all hours of the day in order to stay up with what's going on!   I'll do what I can to try and keep pace though with several checks each day since it's playoff time.

[badgerwarhawk]

Wait till they start talking about ice fishing.  That's impossible to keep up with no matter how often you check. 

[57Johnnie]

Wait till they start talking about ice fishing.  That's impossible to keep up with no matter how often you check. 

...........or beer

[FightnScot77]

Awaiting info from the Scots athletic department for advanced ticket sales...

UST website http://www.tommiesports.com/ftbl/news/Tickets_11-16.html indicates... Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for students, and gates open at 10 a.m.

A sellout is not expected as the Scots' stadium has at least 3,000 seats and can accomodate another 2,000 in standing room. We'll get that corrected!!! 

A live videocast and audio webcast can be accessed here:
www.midwestconference.tv

[USTBench]

I don't know too much about the MWC...style of play, size of lines, etc. Back in my day we played St. Norbert's twice and lost two close matchups but the dynamic is much different now. UST has the same caliber of talent but exponentially better coaching now. It's tough to gage Monmouth because much like your league, the MIAC is very top heavy, and unfortunately UST hasn't had any tough non-conference competition. Should be interesting...I think the consensus on the MIAC board is that it will come down to whose defense shows up.

[warhawkbabe]

I don't know how it goes at St Johns but in WHITEWATER students have to pay admission during the NCAA post season.  I thought that was an NCAA thing that applies to all the schools but maybe St Johns covers it somehow. 
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Thats not toally true Mr. Whitewater I mean DLK buys a bunch of tickets and then gives them away to students so if the students are smart they don't have to pay for them as Mr. Whitewater as my girlfriends and I would like to call him buys a bunch and then student life gives a bunch away as well.

[The Roop]

Smart students left Whitewater in 85 when my cousin graduated.