FB: Midwest Conference

Moncolfan · October 30, 2011, 09:53:18 AM

Well Fulb if I make it back to MC next year for the LF game I will look you up. I'm assuming Kilts was right when he said you were the Dad yelling for that first down. Better yet I'll just wait till u play Knox next year at least you'll have a chance in that one. btw what did you think of Tanney's record? I missed it because i left the game disgusted because he ran out of bounds earlier in the game to avoid a hit.

fulbakdad · October 30, 2011, 10:30:36 AM

Wasn,t at the Monmouth game. Watched it in the livingroom.
Hope you had a beer after you left.

The Roop · October 30, 2011, 11:58:36 AM

So on to this weeks games and upcoming beat down of Illinois College by Americas Team.

I'm glad Monmouth made it *official and hope that they can win on the road in the playoffs. Sorry scottie but I don't foresee a home game unless there are a lot of upsets in the first round.

*I'll explain why this weeks game made it official after the season.

fulbakdad · October 30, 2011, 12:11:01 PM

Roop, Would that be because of the stirrings at IC?

Woodsy76 · October 30, 2011, 12:51:02 PM

Quote from: Moncolfan on October 30, 2011, 07:32:50 AM

Good to hear from you too woodys. Are you coming to the Turkey Bowl?

I will be there this Saturday. Excited about about the football alumni reunion. So maybe I will see you around. What about you Maverick, you going to be there?

scottie · October 30, 2011, 02:28:18 PM

The Roop: I will patiently await your seeding/location predictions after next weekend. When do the regional rankings come out, anyway? Perhaps Pat can answer that.

By the way, Pat, since you somehow made it to Dubuque yesterday to personally cover the receiving record, you certainly must be heading to Monmouth next weekend where Mr. Tanney goes for his second NCAA record in two weeks. Correct?

Pat Coleman · October 30, 2011, 02:58:19 PM

Quote from: scottie on October 30, 2011, 02:28:18 PM
The Roop: I will patiently await your seeding/location predictions after next weekend. When do the regional rankings come out, anyway? Perhaps Pat can answer that.

By the way, Pat, since you somehow made it to Dubuque yesterday to personally cover the receiving record, you certainly must be heading to Monmouth next weekend where Mr. Tanney goes for his second NCAA record in two weeks. Correct?

Monmouth is two hours further from me than Dubuque is. I definitely considered it but can't swing it, sorry. It's too far to drive and the budget doesn't have flights in it this year -- Keith and I have each stayed within driving distance all season.

The Roop · October 30, 2011, 04:54:30 PM

The fact that Monmouth is within 2 hours drive of anything is a surprise but I'm thinking, scottie sans Pat, that you should pack your west coast attire for the first weekend. Somebody will have to make a trip so why not the first round bye MWC Champ. And FYI they don't make seeds, they just fill out the brcket and assign numbers to names. But to keep it real, Monmouth will be a 7 or 8. Thus sayeth The Roop.

scottie · October 30, 2011, 06:34:27 PM

One extra hour for each NCAA record by a pre-season All American, in addition to the opportunity to witness one of the oldest rivalries in the country, would probably be a good application of journalistic ethos....but call me old fashioned. Would it help if I covered the per diem and two tanks of gas for you or Keith?? You could probably have access to the president's suite as well, but that's Maverick's territory - not mine.

p.s. My Roop Vegas money is on a trip to the Twin Cities.

The Roop · October 30, 2011, 07:18:25 PM

It's RoopVegas, tm, not Roop Vegas scottie. Keep it straight.

Pat Coleman · October 30, 2011, 07:23:14 PM

The problem is my metaphorical tank of gas is empty, although I appreciate the offer. I'm feeling the effects of the trip today. Pretty burnt out. And $487 RT to fly to Bloomington, then drive.

I agree it's a place we should be, but I just can't get there.

Phred · October 30, 2011, 09:39:25 PM

Quote from: scottie on October 30, 2011, 02:28:18 PM
The Roop: I will patiently await your seeding/location predictions after next weekend. When do the regional rankings come out, anyway? Perhaps Pat can answer that.

By the way, Pat, since you somehow made it to Dubuque yesterday to personally cover the receiving record, you certainly must be heading to Monmouth next weekend where Mr. Tanney goes for his second NCAA record in two weeks. Correct?

Glad you were at Dubuque to see Mike Zwiefel (sp?) break the record. He is an outstanding athlete/scholar and a humble young man. What D3 should be all about.

scottie · October 31, 2011, 09:28:08 AM

OK, Pat. We at the MWC understand.

On a "totally unrelated" note: It must be purely coincidental that after Dubuque gets the VIP guest treatment on Saturday, they've suddenly hopped over Monmouth in the receiving-votes section of the Top 25. I guess beating a 2-5 team 45-0 makes a much bigger statement than beating a 6-2 team 69-14.

warthog · October 31, 2011, 10:43:21 AM

Quote from: scottie on October 31, 2011, 09:28:08 AM
OK, Pat. We at the MWC understand.

On a "totally unrelated" note: It must be purely coincidental that after Dubuque gets the VIP guest treatment on Saturday, they've suddenly hopped over Monmouth in the receiving-votes section of the Top 25. I guess beating a 2-5 team 45-0 makes a much bigger statement than beating a 6-2 team 69-14.

Perhaps it has more to do with IIAC vs. MWC, than Dubuque vs. Monmouth.

scottie · October 31, 2011, 11:53:22 AM

Yeah, cuz the IIAC is all over the Top 25 right now. Good point.