FB: Midwest Conference

[02 Warhawk]

I thought blu thru n thru was fun to have around and livened up an otherwise ho-hum message board.  But really, if he's that sensitive, that he has to take his ball and go home, then so be it.  I guess Texans aren't as tough as they say.

+K

I guess when his son becomes an All-american and IC become Stagg Bowl threats, like blu projects, Pat and the rest of D3football.com just blew their chances at an exlcusive interview  .

[badgerwarhawk]

I thought blu thru n thru was fun to have around and livened up an otherwise ho-hum message board.  But really, if he's that sensitive, that he has to take his ball and go home, then so be it.  I guess Texans aren't as tough as they say.

Darn, now how will I know how good IC looks moving into the dorms?      that's just a joke blu don't take it personally

[Moncolfan]

Well I have to defend Blu on one point.  Even though he is a bit delusional at times and his assessment of talent may seem a  bit skewed to some of us, not to mention his chili is sure to suck, one thing he has never done that he has been accused of is brag about his kid or say that he was going to an all american or was the savior for the IC program. I like many on this board have exchanged some barbs with him but there is no need to drag his kid in this or make up things and attribute them to him. One thing I will say for the MWC fans on this board is that we show up even when our teams have had a bad game or even a poor season. We are not bandwagoners or jump to other conference boards bashing their teams or conferences.  Lets see how many Warhawk fans show up in the event they are soundly beaten some day.

[rome]

I once ate 10 tacos in 7 min on a bet in my beloved Belwah...college kid has to eat after he has spent his 6 dollars of travel money on barley and hops

I real issue is when will Btown return to its glory days of the early/mid-90s?

Roop--will the admissions/aid office help bring in a roster of 80+---I see Grinnell and Kalamazoo  College (big brain schools) getting their rosters in order...time to kick this pig and get it rolling again....

Side-note-- what is up with the "little general" up at Albion West Campus? Dude owned the Chicago Land Catholic School recruiting scene when he first arrived--now they are getting punched in the mouth again--reminds me of the times of the man with the tie roomed the green and white sidelines---holding his illegal scrimmages while having his team on the wrong side of the stadium--too funny

Side-note II--hey Augustana insiders--which Coach Barnes leaving--will we see a return of Bob Reade's Augie Wing-T---I can see the championships rolling in again...

[The Roop]

Their roster was 34 just a few years ago so it has been getting better. For every 10 valedictorians recruited they let one 3.75 student sneak through the door. If you're an art student a 2.7 usually gets you in but if you're an athlete 3.9 is the usual cut off point.

[warthog]

Bring back blu thru and thru, I miss him already.  We haven't had anyone with this much blind faith in their team since Lance Harbor disappeared off the IIAC board a few years ago.

[MWCfan787]

I am a Monmouth fan. I am a bandwagon poster.  Monmouth had its struggles this year, so I barely posted this year compared to last.  I still read though, in fact I've probably read every post on this board this year.

With that being said, I feel the blu situation is worthy of me coming out of a personal hibernation.  (Hopefully I'm back to bandwagon posting next year when MC is back on top)

How it was handled in a word: poorly.

So much of an overreaction, that it makes me believe there was personal feeling behind it.  That feeling being "I'm sick of seeing this guy posting so much for someone who obviously doesn't know anything about d3 football because he believes what he believes about a middle of the pack MWC school, doesn't he know the MWC has two playoff wins ever and they're not even impressive ones!  Let's look for something to shut him up a little.............'It's not who you lost to, it's who you beat'"

Now I think blu is insane for believing that IC can compete for our "lowly MWC" title in the near future, with their current coach (he's had enough time, I'm not a believer, check how long it took Bell and Purtill), and especially by the end of his son's remaining 3 years.

But...........the guy great for the board.  He kept things active and entertaining, and got along with everyone pretty much.  If you ask most of the regular posters on this board I'd say most would tell you they've enjoyed a harmless banter with him and are glad he was here.  I miss him already and hope he comes back.

Big thing too, as those of you who follow other boards know.  More professional moderators would have definitely handled that with a personal message or email.  You would never see a moderator post a message like that publicly.  It's not even that Pat scolded him bad (because he didn't), or how thick blu's skin is.

Do I think these boards and the site could be run better?  Hell yes.
Do I have a choice of where to go for coverage for the d3 football that I love? Hell no

So I'll keep coming back to try and improve my limited knowledge.

^^^^^^^
Look what happens when I'm board and can't sleep.

[The Roop]

Gorilla: Roop has scottie locked in a sleeper hold right now
Jessie: Here comes Hulk Hogan with a steel chair
Gorilla: I don't believe it, Hulkster just hit The Roop
Jessie: It's over Monsoon. 1 2 3 scottie got him, scottie got him.
Gorilla: Miscarriage of justice if I ever saw it.

That pretty much sums up my feelings on blu's exit.

[scottie]

Hey everyone.  Happy belated Thanksgiving.  Sorry I've been out of the roop-loop.  So....have I missed anything on here lately???      

[rome]

....Gorilla: That was the worst sneak attack since Pearl Harbor!
The Brain: All of you Ham and Eggers out there have finally seen scottie's and the Hulkster's true colors
....Gorilla:Wait just a minute, is that...it is...that's Duggan's music! Hacksaw Jim Duggan is running down to save the Roop from this savage beating!

Sorry couldn't resist

[Pat Coleman]

You would never see a moderator post a message like that publicly.  It's not even that Pat scolded him bad (because he didn't), or how thick blu's skin is.

Probably not, but that is how I have moderated this board since opening it in 1999. I find that using the "moderator" username ends up chilling the entire conversation more than it needs to be, and in addition, I'm not going to give up my right to be a Division III football fan and not post on the board.

[scottie]

Don't make me go all Superfly Scottie Snuka on you!      

(Oh, oh....we've had a few consecutive posts with no mention on the sport of football.  Termination warnings forthcoming.....) 

H E R E  C O M E S  S C O T T I E  F R O M  T H E  T O P  R O P E . . . . K A B O O M ! ! ! !

[The Roop]

Gorilla: scottie wasn't paying attention and Roop has him in a small package.

1 2 3

Jessie: This is terrible Monsoon
Gorilla: Like it or not Jess. Roop has regained his Intercontinental Title.

[The Roop]

-5 in two days, that's fine. I still have 185 to go

[Maverick]

+K to almost everyone involved here!!!