FB: Midwest Conference

The Roop · August 24, 2009, 06:28:24 PM

That's nice Scottie but I'm just waiting until 9/12/09 so I can get "Ole Painless" out of the case and start playing some string music again.

ahig · August 24, 2009, 09:33:14 PM

Hey Roop,

From my perspective, your perspective was wrong. Don't care about gossip. That was my way of poking fun at the media and their sometimes outlandish reporting. Unfortunately, when conversing like this, no one truly understands one's tone. Thanks for the scolding though, Chet.

Warthog, awesome idea. But how "in depth" can that publication really get? Not enough for me to purchase it. There are two things in this world that I won't pay for...ok, one, and that's info on my team, my conference..."no ordinary conference" mind you. I do and will check d3 football.com often.

In closing, I check area newspapers every day and this time a year, with d3 camps open all around, there is no mention of anything. Go on midwestconference.org and there's no "A word or two with Coach So-and-so." I'm just curious (about the teams mind you and the football players and their football player-ness) and want to learn more.

scottie · August 24, 2009, 11:38:16 PM

Ahig: Once the season starts, you'll get more out of this site than you ever dreamed of. The New Roop Order guarantees it!

(Monmouth Guy) "You can't catch me!"

(Knox Guys)

SNCOLDAD · August 25, 2009, 09:03:58 AM

ahig, I believe I know what you are talking about. This is my 3rd year on this site. Glad I found it when I did. If the information would come only from the coaches or a designated representative of the coaches, that would probably be enjoyed by a lot of us.

I just do not want this to expand into what D1 and Pro have turned into. It seems like those guys are under the microscope way too much.

There will be a lot of information on this site mixed in with a fair amount of chit chat. The Roop will keep us all up to date on the powerhouse Beloit and how they will sweep the MWC.

scottie will remind us of all the great things that Monmouth has or will do with that offense they have put together.

I probably will not provide much insight to SNC as I would get severely pounded on by a group of guys, but I will be very partial to the Green Knights. The last thing you need from me is that this player was seen in a bar the night before a game, or that player developed a sore toe from water skiing. Or maybe another one put a fish hook into his finger and may be out for 3-5 weeks. We don't need that sort of stuff.

Would I like to know who has filled in that hole in the secondary, or came to camp in outstanding shape and will be a force? Yes. That is information that we would all like to hear. I just don't think that the majority of the coaches are going to share that info for a couple reasons. 1. Do not give away any info to the other team you do not have to. 2. Do not give a player the opportunity to let up on their drive to be better.

We are under 2 weeks away. I am getting very excited to see these guys play again. The answers are coming on the field. I am also looking forward to the camaraderie of parents at the tailgating. What a great time of year.

GO GREEN KNIGHTS

The Roop · August 25, 2009, 12:32:34 PM

67 days until Spatula Bowl II

scottie · August 25, 2009, 05:28:42 PM

sncOLDad: Each post of mine is completely objective.

SNCOLDAD · August 25, 2009, 05:55:24 PM

Just like mine scottie. Just like mine.

Pat Coleman · August 25, 2009, 10:16:32 PM

Quote from: ahig on August 24, 2009, 09:33:14 PM
Hey Roop,

From my perspective, your perspective was wrong. Don't care about gossip. That was my way of poking fun at the media and their sometimes outlandish reporting. Unfortunately, when conversing like this, no one truly understands one's tone. Thanks for the scolding though, Chet.

Warthog, awesome idea. But how "in depth" can that publication really get? Not enough for me to purchase it. There are two things in this world that I won't pay for...ok, one, and that's info on my team, my conference..."no ordinary conference" mind you. I do and will check d3 football.com often.

In closing, I check area newspapers every day and this time a year, with d3 camps open all around, there is no mention of anything. Go on midwestconference.org and there's no "A word or two with Coach So-and-so." I'm just curious (about the teams mind you and the football players and their football player-ness) and want to learn more.

You don't need info on your own team, no doubt. You should know that better than we do, though I would hope that there's at least one nugget that you didn't know in your own team's capsule.

But where does your team stack up in Division III? Where does your conference? (Hint, perhaps the MWC got a jump in our rankings since last year.)

If you want quality info, you're on the right site. You may not be able to get it for free, though. We need to keep the lights on and advertising doesn't fully cover the server bills, costs of covering games, etc.

http://www.d3football.com/kickoff/ -- $9.95, $5.95 if you have a .edu email address.

The Roop · August 25, 2009, 10:44:20 PM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on August 25, 2009, 10:16:32 PM
But where does your team stack up in Division III? Where does your conference? (Hint, perhaps the MWC got a jump in our rankings since last year.)

I'm pretty sure that this "hint" means that Pat already knows that UW-Whitewater and Mt. Union will be on the same half of the bracket this year, opposite the MWC Champion, to set up the ultimate showdown in the title game.

You heard it here first.

scots fan · August 26, 2009, 08:09:10 AM

roop ,Intresting perspective on the title game . i must agree i like it though it all boils down to monmouth,s defense can they step up and get a few critcal stops when they need them.

The Roop · August 26, 2009, 12:24:31 PM

We need another undefeated MWC Champion for my theory to be realized. A regular season loss by Mt. Union wouldn't hurt either; and by my calculations they are due for one. So as they say on Mythbusters, this is plausible.

SNCOLDAD · August 26, 2009, 12:37:39 PM

scottie, I don't think you are on the right track. I believe it comes down to St. Norbert's Defense getting those few critical stops, not Monmouth's.

Other than that, I agree.

GO GREEN KNIGHTS

The Roop · August 26, 2009, 01:04:56 PM

You might want to check that post again SNCOLDAD because Scots Fan, not scottie, mentioned Monmouths defense.

SNCOLDAD · August 26, 2009, 03:55:24 PM

I stand corrected Roop.

Sorry scots fan for the error.

MWCfan787 · August 26, 2009, 04:27:27 PM

Was just wondering for conversation........who does everyone think gave St. Norbert the two votes for first place in the conference this year?

I almost think Coach Bell might've voted against his own team to keep a "we ain't done sh*t yet, it's us against the world" attitude on the team. I guarantee there has been many statement practices thus far to prevent the Scots from getting big heads or becoming complacent.