FB: Midwest Conference

scots fan · September 10, 2009, 01:19:16 PM

rankings are great but injuries play a big factor in the performance of a football team . the real good football teams are the teams with depth and that is something i dont see in the mwc this year. that is not saying Monmouth is a really good football team but a few key injuries and they go from being a real good football team to a real average football team.

MWCfan787 · September 10, 2009, 03:24:06 PM

agreed....a Tanney injury is my worst nightmare

but with that not happening...is it arrogant for me to already be worried about a letdown week oct 17th at Ripon?

SNCOLDAD · September 10, 2009, 03:45:51 PM

Go right ahead and think what you like. I won't complain about it. Some may say you are suffering from delusions of grandeur, so be prepared.

But I am sure in your mind that a let down could surface against Ripon when you realize 2 losses in a row is a distinct possibility!

GO GREEN KNIGHTS

SNCOLDAD · September 10, 2009, 03:56:17 PM

scots fan, boy are you right about injuries. It really played a part with SNC last year I believe. And yes, you need to be deep at all positions to really feel safe. SNC had 2 QBs last year, but when O-Line injuries, secondary injuries and others start piling up, it takes a toll in what you can do.

I do not want Tanney injured. I don't want anyone injured. These guys all work too hard to have an injury keep them from playing.

The Roop · September 10, 2009, 04:32:03 PM

Yes it appears the trap is set. The question(s) now is where and when will it be ??

MWCalum · September 10, 2009, 08:42:13 PM

Hey guys... sorry I was gone for so long

week one was sure interesting eh? kind of embarrassing minus a couple good things.. knox.. cmon thats awful, and north park is pretty awful too.. havent seen them play in 2 years but Im not sure the last time they won a conference game... People i talked to at Ripon said they've never seen a team play more flat in a quarter.. 1st half was really close? oh well..

Week 2:
IC vs Knox- IC.. knox may be the new lawrence
Monmouth vs Lawrence- Lawrence continues its 1 game win streak and upsets the scots! jk, monmouth HUGE
Ripon vs Lake Forest- Ripon figures their stuff out and wins by 3 scores
St. Norbert vs Grinnell- Green Knights get another
Carroll vs Beliot- Beloit wins...?

tm343407 · September 10, 2009, 10:28:40 PM

Beloit might be starting 2-0. I don't think Carroll is the favorite here.

Footballfan99 · September 10, 2009, 10:48:10 PM

I know Carroll laid an egg against North Park, but how can you say Beliot is the favorite in this one. Playing MacMurray does not make anyone around you better. I know North Park has not been good in the past, but they looked pretty good last Saturday. I would say Carroll is the favorite even though last years games was a bit of a nail biter at times.

tm343407 · September 11, 2009, 12:01:24 AM

I know this isn't an exact science, but Beloit improved by 7 pts over MacMurray from a year ago. Carroll blew out North Park by 41 in 2008 and now lost by 7. The Pioneers only beat the Bucs by 10 last year.

Last season Beloit was a young team and still is, but seems to be a bit improved while Carroll lost the Defensive POY and six other starters on a very talented defense that carried them.

Obviously either team can win, but in my opinion Beloit's the favorite.

MWCfan787 · September 11, 2009, 12:15:11 AM

just checked....vegas has it as a pick em game

you're both wrong

as much a I hate to say it I like the aura around Beloit right now much more than Carroll, 5-5 last yr...Baratti is great player (only a junior), got young players who already have experience

alright Roop tell us the spell you put us all under now

comedy will ensue now though if the Bucs lose big

The Roop · September 11, 2009, 04:27:30 AM

Beloit was without their #1K/P and #1 RB last week. The running game made due with the "by committee" approach but the kicking game left a lot to be desired; although the punting game wasn't too bad. This could be a huge factor in a close game however. I haven't heard the status of either player for this week but since it's a 7:00PM start we can all watch on MWCTV and find out together. I know Mt. Union will be watching

scottie · September 11, 2009, 11:11:16 AM

September 19 at MC is taking the nod for early MWC G.O.Y.

SNCOLDAD · September 11, 2009, 11:20:00 AM

I thought the game that same week in De Pere would be G.O.Y.

scottie · September 11, 2009, 11:35:54 AM

If the Vikings pick off the Scots (6-4), you could be right.

Maverick · September 11, 2009, 12:09:52 PM

Picks for Week 2:

Illinois C. @ Knox - IC
Monmouth @ Lawrence - MC
Ripon @ Lake Forest - RC
St. Norbert @ Grinnell - SNC
Carroll @ Beloit - CU

Kinda scary going with all road teams, but that's what I'll stick to for now. Hopefully my picks turn out a little better this week than last with some of those surprising non-conference results. And scottie, I never saw you around at the Monmouth game last Saturday...what's up with that?

Good luck Fighting Scots! No letdown on the first road trip of the season!