FB: Midwest Conference

[blu thru n thru]

I think if you researched it, many, if not all, the things I mentioned were created at the Texas State Fair -- most by the same creative demented mind!!

Fixed it for you.

But it couldn't have come from Dallas.  If we were ever able to give Dallas to Oklahoma, it would dramatically raise the IQ's of both states...  

Another great thing that comes from the State Fair of Texas, is Longhorn victories over the dirt burglars...

[SNCOLDAD]

blu

The entire conference seems to be pretty good with the tailgate scene for the most part. Each school seems to have a location for visitors as well as the home tailgaters. But Grinnell is a little thin on tailgating and have a couple of rules that they will let you know about. Knox was OK if I remember correctly. Chances are you will find the Wisconsin schools to have the larger tailgate sessions.

The sign at the old stadium at St Norbert read "No Kegs Beyond This Point."  We all have to sacrifice I guess.

[blu thru n thru]

SNC- I checked out your website.  Looks like y'all are getting a nice new place. It's no Bruner Center, but it's damn impressive. Congrats!  I assume it's much larger than the old.  Was this to allow for kegs?

[The Roop]

Roop, sorry to hear that deer season is a bust.  It's religion here.  Politicians would be voted out if similar restrictions were enacted, here.  From 11/1-1/16, I must schedule my sub-contract installations around it.  I don't hunt, but my freezer is always full of the many varieties of venison.  So that's cool.

I've got friends in Katy that own a place down in Carrizo Springs. I've hunted there and it's nice to see that land owners in some states still have rights.

[blu thru n thru]

Katy, now there's some HS football.  Have you been down in the fall to see it?  That's a machine. 

[The Roop]

You might want to sit down for this and take a deep breath...........................

I live 2 blocks away from a 7 time state champion (D.C. Everest) so I really don't see the need to pay much attention to TX high school football. Especially when Katy has only won 6 

[blu thru n thru]

7!  That's cool.  I'm sure all the folks who lined the field with their lawn chairs were really proud of each one.  Did the celebrate with orange slices and juice boxes for all?

[The Roop]

I think they've out grown lawn chairs a while ago. 

Here's a link for you, followed by the "real answer"

http://www.astroturfnews.com/americanfootball/americanfootball.htm

Truth be told economics didn't factor as much into getting FieldTurf as did getting upset a few years ago in a rainy play off game known locally as the MudBowl. Boosters paid most of the expense etc.

[blu thru n thru]

Yeah, I was just playin'.  I need to better utilize the available emoticons...  But after all, I'm just a JV poster. 

Not that you care, it being only Texas HS football, which doesn't receive nearly the acclaim of Wisconsin HS football, but I think (6) Texas 5A state titles measures up pretty well to (7) Wisconsin titles.  BTW- I'm not a Katy fan, but I gotta respect the program.  As I said, it's a machine.

Last season, my son's team only played on 1 natural turf field.  It was kinda like "What the heck is this stuff?  It's getting my uniform dirty!"  If I can borrow from a previous poster, here's a little sample of the venues we play in.  We played 2 games here last year.

http://www.berrycenter.net/S_0042.png

That's what I'm talkin' bout!  

Just for my info, who's your team in the Midwest Conference? 

[The Roop]

Americas Team. The Beloit College Buccaneers ! ! !

[blu thru n thru]

Americas Team. The Beloit College Buccaneers ! ! !

Awesome! That is IC's game before our march to the national championship begins.  It is at your place and our plan is to attend.  And let me apologize now for the shoddy treatment your boys will be receiving on the field that day.

[Pat Coleman]

Americas Team. The Beloit College Buccaneers ! ! !

Awesome! That is IC's game before our march to the national championship begins.  It is at your place and our plan is to attend.  And let me apologize now for the shoddy treatment your boys will be receiving on the field that day.

I wasn't aware the 2013 schedules were out yet. 

[Moncolfan]

Hello Blue- I know they always do things bigger and better in Texas, and from what I read you claim to have a pretty good appetite! Believe me you are going to need it to digest all of the crow you're going have to eat the next few years. Then again I'm sure you have a couple of recipes for that too! Anyway good luck to your son at IC- what is their QB situation like? 

[blu thru n thru]

Bigger & better in Texas...  You are correct, sir!

No doubt I've eaten my share of crow.  But what fun would it be if I came on and said "We've historically been a doormat.  It'll probably stay that way"?  I keep saying I've seen what y'all haven't.  It's the new attitude and talent this coach is bringing.  Get ready.  It's the dawn of a new day in the Midwest Conference.  Will the change be evidenced this year?  Can't say.  But it's coming.

Over the coming 4 years, I hope to attend games at every conference school. I've been particularly intersted in the tailgating scene.  I anticipate that there'll be a little crow at every tailgating event.  I imagine I'll eat some, but I know I'll serve some. 

The senior QB starter is returning and the coach is understandibly committed to him.  Just as was the case at MC, they were recruiting 2010 to replace him.  My son will compete for whatever opportunities come.  Can't speak to all the competition at the position, but I do think Jamie's well equipped to compete anywhere. 

[The Roop]

Americas Team. The Beloit College Buccaneers ! ! !

Awesome! That is IC's game before our march to the national championship begins.  It is at your place and our plan is to attend.  And let me apologize now for the shoddy treatment your boys will be receiving on the field that day.

Both teams excel at giving up the big play so the last few years it has been Arena League type scoring. Were Beloit and Jacksonville a little closer to each other it might be a rivalry in the making.