FB: Midwest Conference

[blu thru n thru]

I wake up this AM and what do I find?  A referendum on l'il ol' me?  I teared up.  This is is # 3.  #'s 1 & 2 were the birth's of my children.  And today, a poll of my very own...  

Now, I'm no expert on polls, but I see some decending votes. I'm gonna find out who you are and it's gonna cost you some K's...  Further, I've put my campaign team directly on this.  We're gonna make reinstatement happen. We're not beyond demanding a recount.

[blu thru n thru]

T- I hear ya about the Horns' fans.  Let me tell you, at 49, I've mellowed.  I went to my first UT/OU game 2 weeks ago,  It will also be my last.  Great game! The stadium is charged!  I've never been part of anything like it.  I go to about 4 UT games per year.  With my daughter graduating in December, and the belief that my son has a chance to play next season, that number should dwindle.  I have grown weary of some of the abhorrent behavior I have witnessed at the games.  But the Red River Rivalry experience was at a whole other level.  I would have to say that, with no bias, the ridiculous behavior was 55/45 in OU's favor.  That measurement was taken before the outcome.  Needless to say it was 90/10 OU after the game. 

As a coach and fan, I have no tolerance for fans screaming negatives from the stands.  I don't even yell at the officials when I'm on the sidelines.  I don't mean there can't be disapproval expressed.  Just the nasty, hateful, and frankly, embarrassing stuff.  It's one of the things I love about HS football.  It's what I've come to love about D3 football.  It's just not the place for profanity, stupidity, and hate.  There's an expectation of sportsmanship.  Wins are fun.  And while losses suck, there's a lot less "life or death" reaction. 

I've always heard great things about Nebraska's fans.  I envy them that.  I know the Huskers were pretty geeked up to end the series on a positive note.  Perhaps too much so.  It's gotta stick in their craw like nothing else that we've owned it (9-1).  Lincoln remains one of the places I must see a game before I die.  Nebraska can count on me pulling for them at least once/year.  And that's when the play Ohio State.  Should you have a chance to experience that, you may find the OSU fans to be a bit tough to take. I know I did. 

Statements regarding Ohio State's fans do not reflect the opinions of D3  Football, it's management, or it's sponsors.

[gbpuckfan]

I wake up this AM and what do I find?  A referendum on l'il ol' me?  I teared up.  This is is # 3.  #'s 1 & 2 were the birth's of my children.  And today, a poll of my very own... 

Now, I'm not expert on polls, but I see some decending votes. I'm gonna find out who you are and it's gonna cost you some K's...  Further, I've put my campaign team directly on this.  We're gonna make reinstatement happen. We're not beyond demanding a recount.

I woulda voted for your return earlier, but it wasn't an option!

[bleedpurple]

HELP WANTED:

Looking for Pollsters for a "soon to be unveiled" D3 TOP 25 FAN POLL.

Publishing site: www.uwwfootball.blogspot.com

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Commit to submit a ballot ranking the D3 Teams 1-25 by stated deadline. I'm thinking that will be midnight on Mondays.
2. Research the teams and try to be as unbiased as possible in ranking them.
3. Think through your own philosophy as to how much to weigh previous ranking, won/loss record, your sense as to who would win head to head, national performances in recent years, quality wins, and whatever reasonable criteria you care to choose.   
4. Submit a ballot EVERY WEEK by the deadline. Missing a deadline will be cause to forfeit your spot. Create and submit your ballot BEFORE viewing the D3football.com poll. You can look at previous weeks polls to get you started if you are having a hard time filling out the last few slots.

PURPOSE OF POLL

This poll is to promote meaningful and fun discussion on d3boards.com.  It is simply something that will be fun to contrast with D3football.com's poll. D3football.com's poll is the one legitimate poll we have in D3 football in my opinion.  This poll is not even intended to become #2. I just think it would be an interesting point of comparison and discussion. 

HOW TO APPLY

Send me a private message. In your message indicate:
1. you are applying to be a pollster.
2. What team/conference you follow.
3. Whether you can submit a poll as early as this Thursday. (That is not mandatory, if everyone can we may do one this week).

WHO WILL BE CHOSEN?

The first 25 respondents will be our initial group of pollsters.  This group will remain the D3 FOOTBALL FAN POLL TOP 25 pollsters unless they resign their position or miss a deadline.  Pollsters, I will never post your names on the boards.  If you choose to, that is fine. If you are beyond the first 25 responses, your name will be placed on a "waiting list".  If there are fewer than 25 respondents by midnight on Wednesday, we will go with what we have and continue to have "open" slots to be filled.

Remember FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! 

[badgerwarhawk]

T- I hear ya about the Horns' fans.  Let me tell you, at 49, I've mellowed.  I went to my first UT/OU game 2 weeks ago,  It will also be my last.  Great game! The stadium is charged!  I've never been part of anything like it.  I go to about 4 UT games per year.  With my daughter graduating in December, and the belief that my son has a chance to play next season, that number should dwindle.  I have grown weary of some of the abhorrent behavior I have witnessed at the games.  But the Red River Rivalry experience was at a whole other level.  I would have to say that, with no bias, the ridiculous behavior was 55/45 in OU's favor.  That measurement was taken before the outcome.  Needless to say it was 90/10 OU after the game.  

As a coach and fan, I have no tolerance for fans screaming negatives from the stands.  I don't even yell at the officials when I'm on the sidelines.  I don't mean there can't be disapproval expressed.  Just the nasty, hateful, and frankly, embarrassing stuff.  It's one of the things I love about HS football.  It's what I've come to love about D3 football.  It's just not the place for profanity, stupidity, and hate.  There's an expectation of sportsmanship.  Wins are fun.  And while losses suck, there's a lot less "life or death" reaction.  

I've always heard great things about Nebraska's fans.  I envy them that.  I know the Huskers were pretty geeked up to end the series on a positive note.  Perhaps too much so.  It's gotta stick in their craw like nothing else that we've owned it (9-1).  Lincoln remains one of the places I must see a game before I die.  Nebraska can count on me pulling for them at least once/year.  And that's when the play Ohio State.  Should you have a chance to experience that, you may find the OSU fans to be a bit tough to take. I know I did.  

Statements regarding Ohio State's fans do not reflect the opinions of D3  Football, it's management, or it's sponsors.

I traveled to Columbus to see the BADGERS play OSU during Ron Dayne's senior season.  It was a great game.  WISCONISIN came from behind to score 31 unanswered points and beat the Buckeyes.  We were going wild chanting RON DAYNE everytime he touched the ball and by the end of the game half the Buckeye fans in our area had cleared out.   Afterward we hit the bars around the stadium and I was a little worried because we were wearing BADGER gear.  But I was amazed how gracious the Buckeye fans were.  Several of them complimented us, as if we had anything to do with it, on the game and some even bought us drinks.  All in all in was a great experience and I didn't meet a single Buckeye fan who was anything less than gracious.

[blu thru n thru]

Hawk- I am glad that was your experience.  I did the UT/OSU game back in 2005.  Your experience wasn't anything like mine.  I was harrassed before the game and all I was doing was wearing a Longhorn shirt and hat.  No provocation whatsoever.  I went to great lengths to conceal my celebrations during the game.  I was genuinely fearful as I walked to the car.  I was verbally abused the next morning at the airport.  And, I don't mean the fun way.  Even the OU fans two weeks ago were more gracious (and that is not intended to insult OU fan as Longhorn fan really doesn't have a leg to stand on).  I'm not trying to make this a discussion on Ohio State football. I was just relating an experience in response to tmerton's comments on Husker fan.  The whole OSU experience soured me toward a team I, at one time, really liked.  The Big 10 is actually my 2nd favorite conference.  I follow Northwestern for personal reasons.  I want to make games in almost all the stadiums. I'm done on the subject, as this really isn't the place for extended dialog on it.   

[bballer1280]

As a coach and fan, I have no tolerance for fans screaming negatives from the stands.  I don't even yell at the officials when I'm on the sidelines.  I don't mean there can't be disapproval expressed.  Just the nasty, hateful, and frankly, embarrassing stuff.  It's one of the things I love about HS football.  It's what I've come to love about D3 football.  It's just not the place for profanity, stupidity, and hate.  There's an expectation of sportsmanship.  Wins are fun.  And while losses suck, there's a lot less "life or death" reaction. 

I completely agree with this statement and I appreciate it being expressed.

[The Roop]

Now, I'm no expert on polls, but I see some decending votes. I'm gonna find out who you are and it's gonna cost you some K's...  Further, I've put my campaign team directly on this.  We're gonna make reinstatement happen. We're not beyond demanding a recount.

When you look at all the options in the poll there is really only one vote against you blu. I know who was logged in when that one was cast so what's this information worth to you ?? I don't look at it as extortion, rather a consultation fee. And if said voter wishes to remain anonymous I will call it a security fee. Win - win for The Roop 

[blu thru n thru]

Name your price.  If it's fair, we can strike a deal.  No real plan for retribution.  It's just a "Keep your friends close, and your enemies, closer" kinda thing.

I may also wish pay to ascertain who took my K's.  I took a 15% hit this AM.  What?  Is it something I said???

[SNCOLDAD]

Don't know about the bad k's or the no vote, but a plus your way for losing to Ripon. 

Hey, we all know Roop can be bought. I figured I would try you also.



GO GREEN KNIGHTS

[The Roop]

Name your price.  If it's fair, we can strike a deal. 

It sure would be nice to have a pizza at Domenicos some time that weekend and have somebody else buy......... Reasonable enough ?? I'm cheap but I'm not free.

[Redhawk Sighting]

Blu ~ I voted no... Figured there was no reason for  you to lose your voice at all.....  Does that sound like a good excuse? 

[The Roop]

That response isn't consistent with the wording of the poll, so don't believe him blu. Probably just another attempt by Ripon fans to keep Beloit fans down 

[blu thru n thru]

Name your price.  If it's fair, we can strike a deal. 

It sure would be nice to have a pizza at Domenicos some time that weekend and have somebody else buy......... Reasonable enough ?? I'm cheap but I'm not free.

Reasonable enough.  Don't get much good pizza down here, anyway.  Besides, I don't think the tailgate theme is gonna be chili that weekend.  

[blu thru n thru]

Blu ~ I voted no... Figured there was no reason for  you to lose your voice at all.....  Does that sound like a good excuse? 

I hear ya, Roop.  I gave the K just for the logic applied.  Of course, this weekend, he'll be cryin' the blues (no pun intended) for the shoddy treatment of his Red Hawks at the hands of the Blueboys.  There's still time to join Blueboy Nation.