FB: Midwest Conference

[SNCOLDAD]

blu, no matter whether you are joined by others or not, I again will say welcome. You have made this board WAKE UP from its nap.

For that I thank you.

But I still think that you need to make a trip to Green Bay in early October. The leaves will be starting to turn, a chill in the air, and possibly a snowflake or two could make an appearance. 


GO GREEN KNIGHTS

[blu thru n thru]

No.  Seriously.  I'm getting a headache and will claim no knowledge of the last post if we don't win the conference in the next 3 years

[blu thru n thru]

You do realize that I'm not only from Texas, but Houston, Texas.  Not Dallas!  Heck that's just the southern part of Oklahoma.  And you don't wanna get me started on Oklahoma!  Leaves turning? What is this of which you speak?  I dunno, but I suspect it happens when the pine needles collect on my still green lawn.  Chill in the air?  We get that here when we're golfing in Jan-Feb and it gets into the 40's.  Snow?  We did our visit to J-ville & Monmouth in February.  Saw all I needed... 

Kidding aside, I will give your invite very serious consideration.  If my kid is playing, this year or any other, I'll be there!  That will likely not happen this year.  And I am assuming nothing for the following (other than he'll compete for it, and he's well equipped for the competition).  But when I make my trips, all will know.  Do y'all cook brats like I hear about?  I love those things!  Lastly, you (and the rest of the posters) gotta return the favor and make a trip to the thriving metropolis of Jacksonville, Il.  Don't know the tailgating scene yet, but I'll figure a way to get a BBQ pit staged there and I'll hook up some real Texas BBQ, chili, Mexican (fajitas), and Cajun speciaties.  It's well known in the area that I can cook.  And when we meet in person, you'll have little doubt that I can eat, too.

[scottie]

  Thanks for the backhand, Pat.  They must have liked him last year for all of the opposite reasons than why you like him this year. 

Who is the "they" behind the Melberger award? What's the national committee? It's just a bunch of people in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., handing out an award. It's no surprise that it went to a Wilkes running back twice and to two Hartwick quarterbacks who were never All-Americans, AFCA or D3football.com.

I compared the lists over the past decade and they seem to be generally acceptable (ie. agreeing with Pat Coleman) about half the time.  Not Tanney's fault that their system was a little localized a few years ago.  But thank you for blowing whistles and throwing sand.   Of course, I'm sure you'll have the last word.....

And when we meet in person, you'll have little doubt that I can eat, too.

I'm picturing a man of rather impressive proportions wearing an IC jersey with BIGGEN' across the back and a blue/white ten gallon hat!       Blu, you are just what this board needed.  Can't wait until The Roop gets off of his deer stand (I know the season doesn't begin until Sept. 18, but do you think The Roop cares about rules?) and gets involved in the conversation. 

[blu thru n thru]

And as previously expressed, the board is just what I needed.  Texas HS ball sets the bar pretty high in terms of its ability to satisfy the football crazed masses her in the state.  2 years ago when my kid was ranked in Rivals Lone Star 100 (admittedly at # 100), a pretty prestigious list considering the talent in the state, and as our mailbox filled up with invites, etc., I'd have never imagined anything but D1.  Until recently, it did not appear that good fortune was not on our side. But we've come to believe that all things happen for a reason.  And that reason is that IC was/is where Jamie is supposed to be.

I've had fun the past several days getting acquainted with everyone.  I'm here for the long haul and looking forward to meeting folks at the games!  My kid wants to make a difference at IC.  Though that difference will be far more pleasing to Blueboy Nation, that the rest of y'all.

Oh, sorry to disappoint.  No 10G hat, no boots, no big buckle (that's for those posers in Dallas).  Ball cap (IC), shorts, and sandalls.  But impressively proportioned, oh yeah! Who's Roop?

[doolittledog]

Hey btnt,  I think this high school stadium isn't too far from you.



A little different world in the MWC from what you will find in Texas HS football, but you should be able to have some fun road trips over the next few years.  And your son will get a great education along with his opportunity to keep playing football.  And he will gain some friends he will keep for a life time. 

[warthog]

Oh, sorry to disappoint.  No 10G hat, no boots, no big buckle (that's for those posers in Dallas).  Ball cap (IC), shorts, and sandalls. 

The shorts and sandals may work from early to middle September, but I think you should invest in some Carhart gear for the rest of the season.

[SNCOLDAD]

blu, you are in for a REAL TREAT when you meet The Roop!  I actually am surprised he has not jumped in yet. Must have lost his broadband signal from the deer stand or fishing boat.

D1 sure sounds great until.... you become part of D3.. I love it and recommend it to anyone I know.

Brats are always on the menu. Cheese curds, beer and bloddy mary's.

Oh, and so you know. I am not a cheesehead. I am a FIB or a flatlander as my friends from the north say.


GO GREEN KNIGHTS

[blu thru n thru]

Now I gotta ask.  How'd you know about "The Berry"?  We played there twice last year. It's 20 minutes from the house.  It's truly the Mecca of HS football. Seatbacks and cupholders, jumbotrons!  Are you kidding me?  Even for here, that's impressive.   More and more school districts are creating these type places.  It's crazy.  They are in the process of remodeling our stadium with a 2 story pressbox, expansion to 10K capacity, and other upgrades, but it's nothing like The Berry

All the reasons you mention are to what I was referring when I mentioned our new perspective on why things happened the way they did and we found ourselves at IC.  Thanks! 

[Pat Coleman]

I compared the lists over the past decade and they seem to be generally acceptable (ie. agreeing with Pat Coleman) about half the time.  Not Tanney's fault that their system was a little localized a few years ago.  But thank you for blowing whistles and throwing sand.   Of course, I'm sure you'll have the last word.....

If half the time they are not even "generally acceptable" (your words), then how credible can it be? That's all I'm trying to say.

A national award should have a national selection committee. The Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club Player of the Year award lacks that.

[blu thru n thru]

Had to Google Carhart. Don't know what flat lander's or FIB's are. I gotta admit "cheese curd" scares me a bit. But then again, I don't imagine "mud bugs" or tripe sound too apetizing to those less familiar. For that matter, I didn't know what Blueboy was and now I'm wearing the t-shirt.

[blu thru n thru]

Dang, Pat! I didn't realize I was in the presence of greatness. So here I am reading my copy of the USA Today's College Football Preview, and who do I see as one of the major contributor???  Nice work!  A fellow Longhorn fan bought it for me. What a great read! Of course, there was a minor oversight as the Blueboys failed to make the list of ranked teams. I'm sure that ommission you not occur next year...   

[gbpuckfan]

Oh, and so you know. I am not a cheesehead. I am a FIB or a flatlander as my friends from the north say.


GO GREEN KNIGHTS

If we like you, like SNCOLDAD, then you can be a Flatlander! 

A "FIB" is Wisconsin slang for "f***** Illinois bast***." It's the short-handed way to refer to a Bears/Cubs fan from the place with those stupid tolls and corrupt politicians.

Flatlanders refers to that great expanse of flat space between Chicago and anywhere else (ie that interstate drive to St. Louis or Memphis). It may not be as flat as Kansas or Nebraska, but compared to Wisconsin - where we have some bumps for skiing - it is indeed pretty flat.

Us "cheeseheads" - those from Wisconsin - think these terms are very funny, but also have absolutely no problem going to Chicago for the museums (Shedd, Field, S&I), shopping, Great America, etc. ... 

Actually, despite the name calling, the Cheeseheads, FIBs and Puddlejumpers (that would be the folks from Minnesota) are a lot more alike than different. Even if we don't admit it.

[blu thru n thru]

Thanks for the explanation. Down here we have only one name for all of the above. Yankees. A yankee is anyone from Dallas, north.

I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as quick as I could...

[Just Bill]

My friend from Crystal Lake always told me that FIB meant "Friendly Illinois Buddy".  Lying sack of ****.