FB: Midwest Conference

[KnoxOnTheRise]

Gonna be away from a computer for awhile so gonna make early predictions
Carroll @ Ripon-------------Ripon 35-24
Grinnell @ Lake Forest----GC 31-21
Lawrence @ St. Norbert--SNC 35-7
Knox @ Beloit---------------Beloit 42-14

Game of the Week
IC @ Monmouth-------------IC 28-27

[blu thru n thru]

Game of the Week
IC @ Monmouth-------------IC 28-27

You're either really stepping up your game and very insightful, or you're sucking up for the easy K!  Either way, +K!

[The Roop]

Monmouth trailed at the half last week so I don't think a close game with IC is that far fetched. The rest of the games should be self explanatory although I don't think Carroll-Ripon will be that high scoring.

[Redmen09]

Agree with the scores here, except that IC and Monmouth could go either way, it'll be close.  I think the game of the week though goes to Ripon vs. Carroll.  The last time this year two undefeated teams will play and its only week 3.  The intensity of the Ripon vs. Carroll games in the past 5 years have been crazy, so I think this will be a great game.

Grinnell(1-1) 42 @ Lake Forest(0-2) 13
SNC(1-1)35 vs. Lawrence(1-1) 14
Knox(0-2) 6 @ Beloit(1-1) 28
IC(1-1) 21 @ Monmouth(1-1) 21

Game of the Week
Ripon(3-0) 31 vs. Carroll(3-0) 21

[Kilts and Bagpipes]

Carroll @ Ripon-------------Ripon 42-10
Grinnell @ Lake Forest----GC 35-7
Lawrence @ St. Norbert--SNC 35-7
Knox @ Beloit---------------Beloit 42-3

Game of the Week
IC @ Monmouth-------------MC 31-20

I think Ripon will put itself head and shoulders above the conference this weekend.  Grinnell, Norbert and Beloit with an easy win.  Monmouth D will give up two scores, but otherwise play solid and the offense will work off of last week and put up some points, possibly three or maybe even four scores.  I think the only game that has a chance to be close is MC-IC

Hey Blue....you coming to Monmouth or is that trip up from the Nation of Texas a once a year deal.

[blu thru n thru]

Carroll 24 - Ripon 31 (tougher than expected)
Grinnell 28 - Lake Forest 10 (LF wins field pos. battle with strong punting, but loses)
Lawrence 10 - St. Norbert 35
Knox - 7 - Beloit 28

Game of the Week
IC 24 - MC 17
(IC's well coached running game gashes an unsuspecting MC D.  Adrenaline wears off of MC frosh QB as inexperienced line is overwhelmed by attacking IC D!  (4) years of IC domination of the series begins this weekend!)

Not making it to MC this weekend.  Next trip is for homecoming on 10/16.  We have Know (who is, coincidentally, on the rise) for what is sure to be a game with major implications on the MWC title!

[Moncolfan]

Sorry to hear you are not making the game Blu.  I was all set to invite you to do some tailgating. Well maybe I will catch up with you down at IC next year.  If you are watching on the net look for a guy with a couple of deep fried turkey drumsticks hanging out of his pockets.  That would be me!

[Redmen09]

Amen to the turkey drumsticks.  Any time you can eat meat right off the bone before watching football is a good day.

[blu thru n thru]

Y'know, I'd really like to be there.  And I believe will make it there someday.  If my kid were playing, I'd likely be there this weekend.  Add the possiblity of fried turkey, and you'd have to build a fence to keep me from it.

If anyone is heading to IC for the Knox game, look me up.  I think I'm cooking pulled pork.  I'll make you a sandwich you won't soon forget!

[The Roop]

Could you whip up some briskit for the Beloit game ??

[blu thru n thru]

Could you whip up some briskit for the Beloit game ??

Logistically, problematic.  I'd have to make about five of them and I need a smoker and about 12+ hours.  Chili may be in order.  Especially it being November and freakin' Wisconsin...

[BoBo]

IC(1-1) 21 @ Monmouth(1-1) 21

A tie???         

[The Roop]

The IC faithful must travel pretty well if you'd need 5. Next time I'm down there I'll ask around and may be able to hook you up with the appropriate equipment. Although chili works too.

[Redmen09]

IC(1-1) 21 @ Monmouth(1-1) 21

A tie???         

I was going to go with the 21.5-21 score but I thought a 21-21 8 OT score would be more appealing

[blu thru n thru]

The IC faithful must travel pretty well if you'd need 5. 

While the IC travel squad will continue to grow, we're not there yet.  I was figuring 2 for the IC crowd and 3 for the Beloit fans once they get a whif of Texas cooking...