FB: Midwest Conference

[MWCfan787]

Part of the problem with MWC schools scheduling WIAC schools is not only having only one non-conference game but there is only one week to play it in, Week 1 since I doubt any WIAC school would be willing to play a non-conference opponent on the final week. My idea is move the Midwest Conference season back a week. Start it week 3 and have it end the same week as everyone else. Then you would have two legitimate weeks to get a non-conference game in. I don't know why we don't do this unless there is some reasoing the Presidents have for not allowing this, I would love to hear it of they do.
Also if you move the schedule back a week you could allow conference schools, by mutual agreement of the teams, to move their conference game up to week 2 so they could have a bye to rest up somewhere in the middle of the season.

I like this suggestion and it makes sense.

Either that or the IIAC could take in Grinnell who is not a football school but has very good overall athletics, and since they are the only team from the MWC that is in Iowa.  That would then give MWC teams another non-conference game and more of a chance to schedule legitimate opponents to get their rep up.  To be honest, the top 4 MWC teams or so (Monmouth, Ripon, SNC, and Carroll) already are pretty respectable, it's just that the lower half is so bad.  In the WIAC or CCIW you can't take a week off except North Park, and in the MWC you can against about half the teams

and if Grinnell left the MWC could then take over the name of CCIW since the current CCIW only has one school in Wisconsin and the MWC would then have 5 in Wisconsin and 4 in Illinois making them more fit of the name College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsinn

[footballfan413]

Part of the problem with MWC schools scheduling WIAC schools is not only having only one non-conference game but there is only one week to play it in, Week 1 since I doubt any WIAC school would be willing to play a non-conference opponent on the final week. My idea is move the Midwest Conference season back a week. Start it week 3 and have it end the same week as everyone else. Then you would have two legitimate weeks to get a non-conference game in. I don't know why we don't do this unless there is some reasoing the Presidents have for not allowing this, I would love to hear it of they do.
Also if you move the schedule back a week you could allow conference schools, by mutual agreement of the teams, to move their conference game up to week 2 so they could have a bye to rest up somewhere in the middle of the season.

I like this suggestion and it makes sense.

Either that or the IIAC could take in Grinnell who is not a football school but has very good overall athletics, and since they are the only team from the MWC that is in Iowa.  That would then give MWC teams another non-conference game and more of a chance to schedule legitimate opponents to get their rep up.  To be honest, the top 4 MWC teams or so (Monmouth, Ripon, SNC, and Carroll) already are pretty respectable, it's just that the lower half is so bad.  In the WIAC or CCIW you can't take a week off except North Park, and in the MWC you can against about half the teams

and if Grinnell left the MWC could then take over the name of CCIW since the current CCIW only has one school in Wisconsin and the MWC would then have 5 in Wisconsin and 4 in Illinois making them more fit of the name College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsinn

Don't you love the irony, the present CCIW should have an asterick after it at all times.

*  Only one Wisconsin team and refuse to play any!  *   

[hickory_cornhusker]

Part of the problem with MWC schools scheduling WIAC schools is not only having only one non-conference game but there is only one week to play it in, Week 1 since I doubt any WIAC school would be willing to play a non-conference opponent on the final week. My idea is move the Midwest Conference season back a week. Start it week 3 and have it end the same week as everyone else. Then you would have two legitimate weeks to get a non-conference game in. I don't know why we don't do this unless there is some reasoing the Presidents have for not allowing this, I would love to hear it of they do.
Also if you move the schedule back a week you could allow conference schools, by mutual agreement of the teams, to move their conference game up to week 2 so they could have a bye to rest up somewhere in the middle of the season.

I like this suggestion and it makes sense.

Either that or the IIAC could take in Grinnell who is not a football school but has very good overall athletics, and since they are the only team from the MWC that is in Iowa.  That would then give MWC teams another non-conference game and more of a chance to schedule legitimate opponents to get their rep up.  To be honest, the top 4 MWC teams or so (Monmouth, Ripon, SNC, and Carroll) already are pretty respectable, it's just that the lower half is so bad.  In the WIAC or CCIW you can't take a week off except North Park, and in the MWC you can against about half the teams

and if Grinnell left the MWC could then take over the name of CCIW since the current CCIW only has one school in Wisconsin and the MWC would then have 5 in Wisconsin and 4 in Illinois making them more fit of the name College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsinn

Don't you love the irony, the present CCIW should have an asterick after it at all times.

*  Only one Wisconsin team and refuse to play any!  *   

A couple of years ago Carthage had T-Shirts that said "We put the W in CCIW."

[UWWFan]

http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/37100359.html

St. Norbert got another $1million donation towards the new athletic conference. Jsonline, here says that donation makes it a total of $7.4m raised. It seemed to me that they were farther along. Is that where they are? I hope they get it soon cause De Pere is a great city, but no offense, that FB stadium kinda blows.

[SNCOLDAD]

I do not have the info at hand but they have been very forthright on what it will take to build and when they will start. It comes down to having a certain percentage in hand and a certain percentage committed in donations. They are getting very close.
There are rumors (maybe just wishful thinking by us parents) that they may be able to break ground this spring. If so that could mean the 2010 season might be possible.

But remember, this is a parent talking that realizes that is his sons last season and wishing does not make it so.

UWWFan, you don't like SNC's football facility? Come on! How many other D3 facilities have "Fly Overs" before, during and after the game?    Dropping gifts for the opposition!   

[UWWFan]

But remember, this is a parent talking that realizes that is his sons last season and wishing does not make it so.

UWWFan, you don't like SNC's football facility? Come on! How many other D3 facilities have "Fly Overs" before, during and after the game?    Dropping gifts for the opposition!   

Tousche, sir, tousche..... I know Oak Creek has those same flyovers before, during and after the games. Allways fun to coach there. But, you're right, as spacious as their 'locker rooms' are, I don't know what I'm complaining about.

[SNCOLDAD]

You're all right and someone that understands my warped sense of sarcasm. 

I just might have to drive by and salute the next time I head for Delavan. 

All the hunters take out their imaginary shotguns whenever there is a flyover. MMMmmmmmm. Meat!!!!

[footballfan413]

You're all right and someone that understands my warped sense of sarcasm. 

I just might have to drive by and salute the next time I head for Delavan. 

All the hunters take out their imaginary shotguns whenever there is a flyover. MMMmmmmmm. Meat!!!!

Many years ago, the QB on my son's youth football team had a habit of licking his hands right before he took a snap under center.  We would always cringe watching him whenever we played against the opponent who had their field located right next to a pond where flocks of geese resided.      

[MWCfan787]

good feelings for Monmouth in 09 in the final ATN column

"Remember which team will play the role of Franklin in 2009
Gordon Mann figured it out: "Last year, Franklin had a heartbreaking loss to North Central in the first round of the playoffs, when the Cardinals scored in the closing seconds. Given the HCAC's lack of playoff success, I was surprised Franklin hung that close to North Central but the Grizzlies showed they were for real. Then-junior Chad Rupp threw for 400 yards.

Consider the parallels between 2007 Franklin and 2008 Monmouth. The Scots, champions of a conference without much playoff success, lost in the closing seconds to Wartburg. Their quarterback (Alex Tanney) had a big game in defeat with 313 yards and three touchdowns. He'll be back. And, if the parallel holds up, so will Monmouth."


Scots will probably be ranked in the preseason for the first time.....Tanney passed for 50 tds and 8 ints as a sophomore, so as a junior does he go for 60 and 4.....70-2 as a senior?

Scots return their entire offense next year so that might be his best chance for crazy numbers...his senior year he will lose some receivers and have an entirely new offensive line

[SNCOLDAD]

Interesting. OCTOBER 10th is circled. And I feel a celebration coming on! 

[bluenote]

Hey Guys!....Lawrence is going to kick some POON this year.....you wait and see. Plus they have a great Library!

[MWCfan787]

Joking aside though.....I am curious to hear from other fans how many returning starters teams have coming back and the key returners

Monmouth
Offense - everyone back, all lineman back, all receivers from a deep group back, rb back, and most importantly alex tanney back
Defense - they lose all linebackers, and 3 out of 4 db's but the one returning is sean wells who is a key playmaker, and they lose one d-lineman that being wes levy but goranson and lefler both return i believe

please everyone report similar basic info on their respective teams

[SNCOLDAD]

Interesting 787,
They are going to have a strong offense again it appears. I certainly hope they do not have the injury bug hit them as hard as it hit SNC last year. It was amazing how many and the types of injuries that hit.

As far as who is coming back and who is staying, I would say head for the SNC website for that info. 2 deep roster should give you an idea. But then again, that will not have the injured players listed that will be starting or were starting.

I an just a dad so I really cannot answer your question. I will leave it for others that are knowledgeable in the subject. 

[The Roop]

Beloit should be set for backs and wide receivers. They graduated most of their O-line so that is an issue; as is the secondary and D-line. LBs should be good to go. QB, hmmmmmmmmmm. Matt Davis was the running quarterback, Joe Davis (not related) was the throwing quarterback. Joe had off season surgery so he wasn't an option at that position last year.

Then again a new "Roop-cruit" may be in the mix. Should Beloit land him he would be a 4 year starter and would put Tanney on the MWC HM team. They just need to lure him away from UW-Blank, where he would likely sit a couple years.

[mcwaterboy]

a little late but actually Monmouth loses one offensive lineman.  It's not the end of the world but yet Matt Wardell's legacy should not be forgotten!