FB: Midwest Conference

Redmen09 · September 14, 2009, 10:06:42 AM

Its always good to get away with a W. I do feel bad for LU though as SNC will be making this a statement game, showing that they are for real now.

And always excited for the triple option showdown, in Ripon this week, as Knox does their best to imitate the Ripon O

Redmen09 · September 14, 2009, 10:09:17 AM

And we still have two teams in the top 25 spotlight. Nice move for Monmouth and SNC still getting votes.
Monmouth smelling top 10 after this week

The Roop · September 14, 2009, 10:11:17 AM

Early season must win situation for Carroll this week as we have the annual Pioneer Bowl in Waukesha.

SNCOLDAD · September 14, 2009, 10:59:35 AM

The problem with Monmouth or SNC in the polls, or more importantly in the playoff selection, is the weakness of the conference overall. It would be great to see 2 teams from the MWC get a tourney bid, but....

We need other schools to step up in football on a consistent basis. I also feel that having the opportunity to play only one non-conference game hurts us since we only have that one chance to show off our talent to others.

It is a tough situation for the conference to be in but until we see strong improvement in the MWC Football teams, we will probably only get one bid. That is what they play for ultimately.

larry_u · September 14, 2009, 11:06:14 AM

LU is going to get absolutely destroyed this weekend. I love my school, but we are not good at football....

Only about 2 months till basketball season though!!

The Roop · September 14, 2009, 11:13:35 AM

Last year proved that an 8-2 MWC team isn't going to make the play offs. This year however we can still have a 9-1 runner up and the chances of two getting in are much better.

SNCOLDAD · September 14, 2009, 11:24:16 AM

We want Loras and Wartburg to have VERY good seasons the rest of the way.

The Roop · September 14, 2009, 11:29:10 AM

Is it just me or does SNCOLDAD sound more nervous than a non-legacy trying to get into Yale.

scottie · September 14, 2009, 11:29:14 AM

Kinda hard for two or three teams to have sparkling-enough W-L records to be considered for post season and not have the bottom half of the league (and perhaps the conf. rep) suffer as a result.

SNC's win over Wartburg may certainly help their case, as long as they don't continue to play like the team that beat Grinnell 14-11.

And watch out for Beloit.

The Roop · September 14, 2009, 11:45:53 AM

So when Beloit blocks the go ahead PAT and returns it for 2 in the final seconds, you won't be surprised with the 47-45 Buc win this week.

scottie · September 14, 2009, 11:54:40 AM

What's that saying about kissin' your a$$ on the town square and giving you two hours to draw a crowd....?

SNCOLDAD · September 14, 2009, 12:04:07 PM

Brutal. You are all Brutal.

Roop, I am just not going to say too much. My opinions might be misinterpreted by others lurking in the background of this site. And it would not be fair to those that could pay for a mis-statement by me.

I know you understand my reasoning.

I repeat, Grinnell played their hearts out. SNC had a MAJOR let down.

But I am extremely confident that I will enjoy the SNC game this week.

On that note I make one final statement:

GO GREEN KNIGHTS

The Roop · September 14, 2009, 12:05:03 PM

Doesn't say anything. I think you're just giving the Scots bulletin board material and attempting to trick the pollsters into more Monmouth votes when they win. LOL.

SNCOLDAD, the 14-11 score was a surprise but Grinnell has had two good recruiting years in a row so a close game wasn't shocking. I wouldn't worry about it.

basil991 · September 14, 2009, 12:19:46 PM

Ripon V LFC. Ripon won by three scores playing a consistent game. I think that was the key to win and the undoing of LFC. LFC did not play consistent football, although there were some flashes of very good things on both sides of the ball for LFC they just could not sustain them. I was impressed with the way Ripon mixed it up, option, draw, screen. LFC's O seemed a little one dimentional, there is some definate talent there just finding the best way to use it will be the key. Still early in the year and I think in the second half of the season they will be tough to beat. Congrats to Ripon on a solid performance.

Go Foresters!

bballer1280 · September 14, 2009, 12:27:19 PM

Quote from: The Roop on September 14, 2009, 12:05:03 PM
SNCOLDAD, the 14-11 score was a surprise but Grinnell has had two good recruiting years in a row so a close game wasn't shocking. I wouldn't worry about it.

I pointed out earlier during the summer that I expected Grinnell College to become a good football team in the months and years ahead as Coach Hawsey begins recruiting more of his players to the team. As Coach Hawsey recruits players that fit his "recruiting profile" over the several years, I believe that you will see winning football come back to Grinnell and become the norm instead of an exception. Saturday's game between Grinnell and St. Norbert was an early indication of what I meant by that summer prediction.

Although the Pioneers lost to St. Norbert 14-11 on Saturday afternoon, everyone who watched the game was treated to a hard hitting and entertaining game. I believe that it is safe to say that no one expected the game to be in doubt and that Grinnell would have a chance, with less than two minutes to play, to win that game with a successful offensive drive. St. Norbert may have come into the game looking past Grinnell. But, Grinnell teams from the recent past would not have had the players capable of causing St. Norbert any anxiety. Improved Pioneer football players was needed to create that potential upset bid this past Saturday by Grinnell. Again, Saturday's game is an early indicator of how I expect Grinnell College football to improve in the next few years and I believe that the Pioneers will begin challenging for a MWC championship in the near future as well.