FB: Midwest Conference

[Pat Coleman]

Exactly. And the part listing the conference champ is not in quotes, so clearly it is not as fulbakdad tried to pass it off -- not that "he doesn't recognize" Lake Forest.

[fulbakdad]

Damn, are you two gonna get a room tonight?

LOL!

[fulbakdad]

Awwww.  I was 1 vote from goint into positive Karma, or plus K's.  but tonight I went down two.  i guess Mav and Pat read what I posted and can't take a joke!  I was just about to tell all my friends how good I was doing....

[Maverick]

Awwww.  I was 1 vote from goint into positive Karma, or plus K's.  but tonight I went down two.  i guess Mav and Pat read what I posted and can't take a joke!  I was just about to tell all my friends how good I was doing....

Lol, first time I've checked the boards since my Saturday post--so I can't take credit for the karma fbdad.  I'll even give you a +1 just for the heck of it.

[Gaegerlaw75]

Whats up board,

I am an old user activating a new account.  I was wondering if anyone had some inside scoop for me regarding Lamont Williams at CU?  The pre-season hype for him was unlike any other I have seen in school history, and since the start of camp all has been quiet.  First, not one picture on the Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram features our all-american hopeful.  Next, the roster on gopios.com doesnt list good old #47.  Does anyone know if this is cause for me to put an end to my "This is the year Carroll gets over the hump" rants that I was going on all winter? If anyone knows would you be so kind as to spread the word.  Thanks.

[fulbakdad]

But what adds to the question is they have another player listed at #47.....

[fulbakdad]

So what do you guys have to say about your teams and their starts this weekend?

I think Lake Forest is in a question mark!  The return almost all of their defense 9 of 11 starters, but have lost their QB (Pete Scaffidi) and the MWC Offensive player of the year running back (Al Mitchell) on offense.

At the QB position, they put Mike Lewis under center who is far from a newbie.  He was competing with Scaffidi for the starting spot two years ago and has some good game experience the last couple years.  At running back I think they are actually pretty comfortable.  Joey Valdivia was a blooming freshman prospect last year.  Fast and very strong, he's tough to take down.  Behind him is another strong runner Alec Howe.  Then recruiting brought in 4 strong Freshman prospects.....

They also return all of their starting O line which could be a big help this year.  The line had some growing pains early last year, but gelled together well as the season went on.  I believe this will help the Offense build momentum.....

At receiver the biggest lost was last years big time go to guy Austin Sobey.  There are a couple guys that were in the wings, Mike Peters and couple others but this is where a big question mark is.  There is a D1 transfer that has been showing promise, so we'll see as the season progresses.

On D a great return was having D Tackle Jake Rotkvich come back. He returns under a redshirt ruling and tore it up on the D last year.  But where they should really shine is their Linebacker corps.  They return all 4 starters.  These guys should dictate how the team ends up.  The big change from two years ago to last year was how they attacked the other teams offense.

Looking forward to finally watching them perform this weekend.  I look forward to hearing how you guys think your teams will do and watching the season unfold!

[jjwalsh7496]

From what I have heard #47 will not be back

[Gaegerlaw75]

Boy is that a let down.  Without him I predict a middle of the pack finish.  The idea going into the season would be an offensive running game that kept the ball away from the opposition though the effective running of one of the most effective players in the league.  Without Lamont, I see the offense struggling with average quarterback play and the lack of a "big play" threat.  Losses on defense will also show though.  This is a real shame for a program that I thought was on the brink of a return to relevancy.  Too bad all the way around.  I say around 6 or 7 wins and a lack luster finish.  That being said Go Pios and there is always hope when the records are 0-0

[Redhawk Sighting]

Hello Board.  It's been a long winter and now it's time for some fun.  Been to a few RC practices and am excited for this year (as everyone says for "their" team).  Ripon starts out with a 7pm game against WLC at WLC on Saturday.  I predict a big win, considering the outcome last year.  Wish everyone luck Saturday to start out the season 1-0.  For some that could be their only win this season, so play hard!!!   

[Maverick]

Here's what I got for this week.  Feel free to ridicule away!

Week 1 Games
Lawrence @ Cornell - CC
Beloit @ Chicago - UC
Lakeland @ Carroll - CU
Grinnell @ Carleton - CC
Illinois C. @ Hanover - IC
Knox @ Eureka - EC
Lake Forest @ Concordia - CU
Coe @ Monmouth - MC
Ripon @ Wisconsin Lutheran - RC
St. Norbert vs. John Carroll - JC

Hope to see alot of wins for the MWC this weekend!  Good luck Fighting Scots!

[Captain_Joe08]

Here's what I got for this week.  Feel free to ridicule away!

Week 1 Games
Lawrence @ Cornell - CC
Beloit @ Chicago - UC
Lakeland @ Carroll - CU
Grinnell @ Carleton - CC
Illinois C. @ Hanover - IC
Knox @ Eureka - EC
Lake Forest @ Concordia - CU LF
Coe @ Monmouth - MC
Ripon @ Wisconsin Lutheran - RC WLC
St. Norbert vs. John Carroll - JC

Hope to see alot of wins for the MWC this weekend!  Good luck Fighting Scots!

Fixed 

[scottie]

Good luck to the Good Guys tomorrow against one TOUGH opponent.  (Mav, I hope you're right!)   

For the rest of the conference: I have not received word if the presidents all voted to forfeit against LFC, but I guess it did not happen.  So give it your best try this fall and hire extra training staff for the week after your LFC game.  Word has it they're still going to keep running in-bounds and play each down until the whistle blows.  White Flag Alert!!! 

[fulbakdad]

You got it Scottie!  Game day!  Good luck to everybody today!  Last day of civility.....

[Redhawk Sighting]

So the real question is who comes in last place with 1 win or possibly shut out all season???