FB: Midwest Conference

fulbakdad · August 27, 2012, 06:24:30 AM

Titan
After working in Law Enforcement for 21 years, I've come to fully realize that when someone is prosecuted and found guilty, there's usually much more they were guilty of. It's called discretionary prosecution. They don't have to prosecute everything. Sometimes it's the easier road, sometimes it's because it would take too much time to investigate everything, sometimes because tracks are covered up enough. But it doesn't mean that they aren't guilty of more!
But that's a good defense for you. Ignore what was found to be true, and continue to lash out at others. In my mind though it's like measuring who's closer to being a virgin at a house of ill repute! Face it, I guess it's like Nascar, if you're not cheating, you're not trying.

CaliRamRL6 · August 27, 2012, 09:40:21 AM

There's a lot of excitement on the Cornell campus. I had a chance to drop in on their intrasquad scrimmage. It's nice to see more athletic players out there on the field. I'm looking forward to the season starting.

TitanPride · August 27, 2012, 01:42:25 PM

Quote from: fulbakdad on August 27, 2012, 06:24:30 AM
Titan
After working in Law Enforcement for 21 years, I've come to fully realize that when someone is prosecuted and found guilty, there's usually much more they were guilty of. It's called discretionary prosecution. They don't have to prosecute everything. Sometimes it's the easier road, sometimes it's because it would take too much time to investigate everything, sometimes because tracks are covered up enough. But it doesn't mean that they aren't guilty of more!
But that's a good defense for you. Ignore what was found to be true, and continue to lash out at others. In my mind though it's like measuring who's closer to being a virgin at a house of ill repute! Face it, I guess it's like Nascar, if you're not cheating, you're not trying.

Ignore it? Lash out at others? I'm pleased that the punishment won't have a material impact on the team's current players. They did nothing wrong. That said, I think it is an embarrassment for the program overall, especially the coaches who lied after they were caught.

scottie · August 27, 2012, 04:04:23 PM

Well, as bad as these IC revelations are (and they are really bad), we all know that the top story on the minds of MWC fans is the status of Alex Tanney with the KC Chiefs. You'll be happy, but probablyl not surprised, to know that he has survived the first round of cuts.

TitanPride · August 27, 2012, 08:07:10 PM

Quote from: scottie on August 27, 2012, 04:04:23 PM
Well, as bad as these IC revelations are (and they are really bad), we all know that the top story on the minds of MWC fans is the status of Alex Tanney with the KC Chiefs. You'll be happy, but probablyl not surprised, to know that he has survived the first round of cuts.

That means they've got to play him in the final preseason game, right?

sncsid · August 27, 2012, 08:52:12 PM

Quote from: scottie on August 27, 2012, 04:04:23 PM
Well, as bad as these IC revelations are (and they are really bad), we all know that the top story on the minds of MWC fans is the status of Alex Tanney with the KC Chiefs. You'll be happy, but probablyl not surprised, to know that he has survived the first round of cuts.

Looks like he'll be playing in his third different football stadium in Brown County then.

Ash Park · August 27, 2012, 10:00:04 PM

Quote from: CaliRamRL6 on August 27, 2012, 09:40:21 AM
There's a lot of excitement on the Cornell campus. I had a chance to drop in on their intrasquad scrimmage. It's nice to see more athletic players out there on the field. I'm looking forward to the season starting.

I've been hearing the same Cali....lots of excitement around there about the direction of the program. Not only are there more athletic players on the field...there are just flat out more players on the on the roster too

. I'm not sure what to expect because they are fairly still a young team with a lot to prove. I can't even try to predict a record for this team....I just don't know what to expect besides I know they will be a much improved team but I know little to nothing right now about the MWC teams besides what I have read on here.

Very excited for this weekend. Go Rams!

wnc52 · August 28, 2012, 08:24:57 AM

As an IC alum, my attitude towards the sanctions is kind of "meh." It is embarassing, but since there's no postseason ban attached to it and since MWC coaches are used to not being able to recruit off campus, I think it's totally possible the program won't be effected by this at all. In fact, the rule that was violated is no longer a rule so Coach Campbell can keep recruiting in that manner if he so chooses.

In terms of the spring practice issue, I'd like to make two points. One, you must remember that because of the trip to play a Canadian university, there was one spring where IC was allowed to practice in the spring. Two, I've heard IC players refer to the spring conditioning sessions that every school does as "practice". My guess is the IC coaching staff calls them this to emphasize the importance of them. But, from what I've seen and heard, these spring "practices" are conditioning sessions that every good program does during that time of year.

CyRam · August 28, 2012, 07:36:56 PM

New to the MWC but ready for some tailgating and football! We are headed up to Lawrence this weekend any advice welcome!

fulbakdad · August 29, 2012, 06:46:18 AM

Welcome to the board!

gbpuckfan · August 29, 2012, 10:19:30 AM

Coverage of SNC leaving for Ireland:
http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/sports/snc-football-team-heads-to-ireland

As for Lawrence... I always park at the top of the hill, instead of driving down to the bottom and parking there. There are grass spots up there and an entrance. It means a longer walk to the concession stand during the game, however.

Redhawk Sighting · August 29, 2012, 02:55:42 PM

Quote from: CyRam on August 28, 2012, 07:36:56 PM
New to the MWC but ready for some tailgating and football! We are headed up to Lawrence this weekend any advice welcome!

Enjoy the "bowl", it's a nice field and enjoy Cornells first MWC win!

I agree, park at the top of the hill easy to get out at the end of the game. And if you get there early enough look for JD's Burger shop, it's great food at an amazing price.

Go Redhawks! On a side note, Ripon is ranked pretty low, but again rankings mean nothing, still need to show up and play each week.

gbpuckfan · August 30, 2012, 08:08:02 AM

Video blog a SNC player is doing for a GB television station. Installment 1:
http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/sports/college/video-blog-st-norbert-fb-in-ireland

BoBo · August 30, 2012, 09:58:02 AM

Quote from: gbpuckfan on August 30, 2012, 08:08:02 AM
Video blog a SNC player is doing for a GB television station. Installment 1:
http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/sports/college/video-blog-st-norbert-fb-in-ireland

They need to cut that grass on that rugby practice field...it was nearly up to their ankles!!

Looks like a great experience, though.

OhIowa · August 30, 2012, 11:35:12 AM

I may have missed this discussion, but I didn't realize that St. Norbert was playing John Carroll in Ireland. Seems like that would be hectic with the travel and getting back for classes/practices/etc and recovering from any jet lag.

Excited to finally watch some football and see what the MWC has to offer. Good luck to everyone this weekend.

GO RAMS!