FB: Midwest Conference

[wizbegs1304]

Does Lawrence have a few coaching position openings?

This is what I found off of Footballscoop.com

Lawrence University: a Division III institution and member of the Midwest Conference invites applications for the full time position of Assistant Football Coach/Recruiting Coordinator. Start date of ASAP. Chartered in 1847, Lawrence University is a nationally recognized liberal arts undergraduate institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Responsibilities: The successful candidate must demonstrate effective teaching methods and excellent leadership, role modeling, organizational and interpersonal skills in coaching a position group. Further, the successful candidate must have the ability and computer literacy to manage an effective DIII recruiting plan focusing on the recruitment and retention of student athletes at a highly selective Liberal Arts University. The candidate will report to the Director of Athletics and Recreation and the Head Football Coach. He/she will enthusiastically support the philosophy, mission, and goals of the university and the Department of Athletics.  Specific responsibilities include the overall management of a position group (offensive line is the priority). The recruitment and retention athletic responsibilities will include data collection and management, supervision of mailings and student workers, and recruiting visit management. Additional duties can be assigned by the Athletic Director.  Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, a demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and a commitment to the academic development of student athletes is required. College coaching and recruiting experience preferred. Salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, application materials should be received by December 31, 2009.  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of three references to:  Chris Howard, Head Football Coach, Lawrence University, 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54912-0599.  Email applications will be accepted for this position at chris.howard@lawrence.edu . Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lawrence University: a Division III institution and member of the Midwest Conference invites applications for the full time position of Associate Head Football Coach/Offensive  Coordinator. Start date of ASAP. Chartered in 1847, Lawrence University is a nationally recognized liberal arts undergraduate institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Responsibilities: The successful candidate must demonstrate effective teaching methods and excellent leadership along with the role modeling, organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to install and run a successful offense. Further, the successful candidate must have a relentless work ethic regarding the recruitment and retention of student athletes at a highly selective Liberal Arts University. The candidate will report to the Director of Athletics and Recreation and the Head Football Coach. He/she will enthusiastically support the philosophy, mission, and goals of the university and the Department of Athletics. Specific responsibilities include the overall management of the offense, including coaching, player development, and supervision of the offensive staff. Primary out of season duties will include the recruitment and retention of qualified student athletes, and additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, a demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and a commitment to the academic development of student athletes is required. College coaching and recruiting experience preferred. Salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, application materials should be received by December 31, 2009.  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of three references to:  Chris Howard, Head Football Coach, Lawrence University, 711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54912-0599.  Email applications will be accepted  at chris.howard@lawrence.edu for this position. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

http://www.footballscoop.com/?cat=24

[doolittledog]

Talk of a new conference is heating up.

http://gazetteonline.com/sports/2009/12/02/cornell-may-be-dropping-out-of-the-iowa-conference

[scottie]

Not really much of an "ACM Conference" if nearly half of the ACM schools don't participate.  "Scottie will believe it when he sees it," says Scottie.   

[doolittledog]

Not really much of an "ACM Conference" if nearly half of the ACM schools don't participate.  "Scottie will believe it when he sees it," says Scottie.   

That's the approach I was taking.  The schools looking to proceed with it are really just the MWC teams plus Cornell.  I don't know if it would be a case of Cornell just going back to the MWC as it currently consists.  Or if those 8 schools would go out on their own and then Carroll, Illinois College, and St. Norbert would then be out looking for a new conference.  Would they stick together or all go their seperate ways looking for a new conference?  And where would they go?  UMAC, Northern Athletics Conference, or CCIW???  Or cherry pick schools from other conferences and start another new conference???

[SNCOLDAD]

I found it interesting that SNC was not mentioned in that article also. If they decide to switch or create, I can't believe that they would want IC in the mix. That is their worst trip time wise. I would think that a Carroll, Lakeland, SNC, maybe a Concordia, and throw in a couple others that travel would be acceptable might work out.
The other thing is remember that NAIA could be thrown into the mix in the next couple years. Now what do you do for playoffs?   

[scottie]

Probably not likely that all of the MWC/ACM institutions are as gung-ho about this as Cornell.  This is not an overnight decision.  (Let's consolidate this conversation to the in-season basketball board, if you wish.)

[warthog]

I doubt if Cornell would just go back to the MWC, I'm assuming their departure from the IIAC would be based on the ACM Conference becoming a reality.  Having watched some Monmouth and St. Norbert football games over the past two seasons, I don't see a move back to the MWC much of a help for Cornell.  Perhaps  the lower half of the MWC is less competitive than the lower half of the IIAC, but the MWC top dogs hold their own with the IIAC top dogs.

[bluenote]

Lawrence has one of the best libraries in the MidWest!

[Maverick]

Lawrence has one of the best libraries in the MidWest!

The annual winter sighting of Bluenote has occured!

[SNCOLDAD]

I am still around.
1. SNC has a new library that is excellent also.
2. Drove by the site of the NEW Green Knight Football Stadium. Ground broken and underground infrastructure is being worked on very hard. EXCITING!!!!

[scottie]

SNCOLDAD:  Looking forward to learning your true identity when the name of the facility is revealed.  

[DBQ1965]

Just wanted to post on here because no conference should to a full month with nothing to say.

[SNCOLDAD]

Hey DBQ. Thanks for waking us up. Most of the serious conference followers are on the b-ball board now. I jump over there once in a while but since football is over, I try to do work for a change.

And I will NOT start a countdown to kick-off 2010. 

[doolittledog]

How's the new stadium coming along at St. Norberts???

[SNCOLDAD]

I will be up there in a couple weeks and will report back. I assume that with winter set in the progress has slowed down a lot. They wanted to get the underground infrastructure in before the snow and clod. When I was up there last they were going nuts working on all that.

So I think the stadium at St. Norbert (no s) is progressing on schedule as far as I can tell.