FB: Midwest Conference

[The Roop]

I don't think there is any favoritism/home cooking going on but fouls are rarely the same thing twice. It seems to apply to MWC games only however. For example there was a MWC crew for the IWU-Carthage NCAA game last season and they did a fine job. Fans for each team didn't think so but as a neutral observer I thought they called a good game.

Basketball, hmm.................. I've heard they do have it in TX but your confusion is understandable. It was invented by James Naismith to give his phys-ed class something to do in winter months and is played indoors in something called a gymnasium. (or gymnasivm when at Lawrence) Originally a peach basket was used and the object of the game was to put the ball in the basket. Hence the name "basketball". It actually caught on in some places. Go figure.............................

[SNCOLDAD]

blu, I did not take anything you said as negative. It appeared that a number of people asking on the board what had happened were unfortunately not able to hear the whistle on that end zone play. I figured that would help to explain why things happened the way they did. Even if it does not explain the time it took............ oops. Slipped. 

And Roop, this thing you call basketball?!?! Where is America's team in the pre-season rankings?!?!?!       Could not resist.

Well, took a back woods drive home. Beautiful fall day and decided road rage on I43 and I94 was not interesting to me today.

I think the worst thing that happened this weekend was realizing how close it is to over. 4 regular season games left. 

[The Roop]

SNCOLDAD,

You could have resisted but chose not to. I know you In this afore mentioned basketball thing, Americas Team should be picked 5th or 6th in the MWC when the coaches poll comes out. Lower than that and the coaches don't know what they are talking about, higher than that and the "sleeper cell" cover is blown. Hush hush....................

[scottie]

SNCOLDAD, You are a gentleman, a scholar, a patriot, and, if I may channel blu for a moment, a pretty dag gum good father. 

[KnoxOnTheRise]

I also just read on a facebook status update that Knox beat Grinnell today?!?!

Wow!  I just saw another pig fly by...

No kidding...according to the Grinnell website, Knox wins 31-21.

Hey scottie, maybe we were wrong...maybe Knox really is just inconsistent rather than horrible.

I guess now would be a good time to say I told you so 
And in all honesty, we should have won by a lot more than 10. Our offense played decent, but still made a lot of mistakes, we were at least able to run the ball a little bit which was very good to see. It's a good thing our defense had 6 picks and 2 fumble recoveries because Grinnell made a pretty decent comeback towards the end. We had enough big plays and were able to take enough time off the clock so that our mistakes didn't hurt us as much as Grinnell's mistakes hurt them. I guess you could say we played Saturday like the Chicago Bears have played most of the season so far, not good, but good enough to win.
BTW 3 of our 6 picks were from Senior Linebacker Kevin Beck, who also plays baseball and is one heck of an athlete. Congratulations to Coach Eisele for his first win as Knox College's head football coach.
(Any Lake Forest alums/fans may remember Coach Eisele)

[The Roop]

Now we just need Lake Forest to get the skunk out of the boat. I've followed the MWC since 1972 and have never seen a race like this. I think it's great. It doesn't immediately help, respect wise, on the national scene but this close competition does make the conference better.

Seeding will play a role, obviously, but it wouldn't surprise me to see a 2 or 3 loss MWC team get a win in the first round of the play offs. Much better than an undefeated or 1 loss team getting beaten like a rented mule.

[blu thru n thru]

Hey Knoxie- Congrats on the big win!  I guess our meeting this weekend will be a lot more interesting a game than most would have figured at the beginning of the season.  You going? 

Gotta agree with Roop.  As a first year MWC fan, I really like the race rather than a runaway.  Better all around for the conference.

Scottie- Congrats to the Scots for doing thier part to make this season exciting for all involved.  I watched the end of your game on the web.  In watching the Ripon offense, I had to wonder, "Does the town of Ripon have a soda fountain in the local drug store and sundries shop?"

[The Roop]

OMG blu. Never ever, ever never, never ever congratulate scottie. Sooner or later (usually sooner) we'll all have to pay for it somehow. Good Guys this, Good Guys that. Blah blah blah. It would be as though I called Beloit Americas Team or something. 

But as far as Ripon goes.......... yes. No disrespect intended to the fans and/or residents of Ripon, WI. It is the birth place of Americas Party after all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJlNw0myBG4

[Redmen09]

But as far as Ripon goes.......... yes. No disrespect intended to the fans and/or residents of Ripon, WI. It is the birth place of Americas Party after all.

Its also the birthplace of the Real Americas Team 

[SNCOLDAD]

scottie, Thank you. I try.

[scottie]

blu:

While I appreciate you directing congratulatory remarks my way, and generally would have no problem accepting such praise on many many matters  , the truth is that I was busy all weekend completing certification for my Class M license  .  (I wonder if there is anyone I can call in Edinburgh to order some tartan chaps.....?)   

All of the congratulations go to Coach Bell and the crew for preparing the Scots and their freshman QB to perform at such a competitive level after a demoralizing afternoon last week at the hands of the green machine.  Should be an exciting finish to the MWC season! 

[The Roop]

But as far as Ripon goes.......... yes. No disrespect intended to the fans and/or residents of Ripon, WI. It is the birth place of Americas Party after all.

Its also the birthplace of the Real Americas Team 

Is there trash talking going on here ?? Really ?? My advice is for Ripon to come out of the locker room this Saturday and ask Beloit for autographs. No shame in forfeiting when you can't win.   Same goes for Mt. Monmouth the week after.

[SNCOLDAD]

Enough already.This conference is up for any team that wants to go to the playoffs. And I am here to make my statement on this.

St. Norbert Green Knights will share the conference title but with the head to head wins, the Knights will be in the playoffs.

There. The VoR has finally stuck his neck out. I really try to avoid these things but I think this year with the way the conference is going, I will allow myself.

So let the trash talking start. This is going to be a very fun and bittersweet 4 weeks.  

GO GREEN KNIGHTS

[Redmen09]

No trash talking (in that statement), just a history lesson on the origin of Americas Team.  

And, scottie claimed the Real Good Guys already so thats all that was left.  

[The Roop]

St. Norbert Green Knights will share the conference title but with the head to head wins, the Knights will be in the playoffs.

Considering Beloits "gimme" schedule the rest of the way I'd say that the Green Knights will need to wait for a Pool C bid.