FB: Midwest Conference

[Just Bill]

Whoa!  There's a shocker!    The poll initiated by the fans on the #1 team, and presented as a marketing tool for same.   A bit self-aggrandizing, I say.

Further, I cannot accept the validity of any poll that clearly lacks the insight, and is absent of the research and expertise, illustrated by the obvious omission of the Blueboys.  If you buy these results, I bet you think the MLB & NBA All-Star balloting does the best job of putting the best players on the roster...  I mean, I can see leaving Ripon and MC out.  America's team, and SNC, I get it.  But Blueboy Nation???  I'm jus' sayin'...  I think it just bastardizes the whole thing.  t's just jacked-up! 

Only a matter of time before someone said something like that...actually the posters who participated the poll are from various different conferences around the nation. We just used a UWW fan's platform to post the results.

Call me crazy, but doesn't it make eminently more sense for a D3Boards fan poll to be posted on the D3Boards?

[02 Warhawk]

Whoa!  There's a shocker!    The poll initiated by the fans on the #1 team, and presented as a marketing tool for same.   A bit self-aggrandizing, I say.

Further, I cannot accept the validity of any poll that clearly lacks the insight, and is absent of the research and expertise, illustrated by the obvious omission of the Blueboys.  If you buy these results, I bet you think the MLB & NBA All-Star balloting does the best job of putting the best players on the roster...  I mean, I can see leaving Ripon and MC out.  America's team, and SNC, I get it.  But Blueboy Nation???  I'm jus' sayin'...  I think it just bastardizes the whole thing.  t's just jacked-up! 

Only a matter of time before someone said something like that...actually the posters who participated the poll are from various different conferences around the nation. We just used a UWW fan's platform to post the results.

Call me crazy, but doesn't it make eminently more sense for a D3Boards fan poll to be posted on the D3Boards?

here you go

[blu thru n thru]

So there you go.  Another positive change at the direction of the posters of the MWC.  Our work is never complete...   I must go now.  There is much to be done in making the world a better place...  Which, coincidentally, is performed with every new addition to Blueboy Nation!

[The Roop]

Forgive him folks. He means well but is the new guy after all. 

[Moncolfan]

Please enough of this irrelevant banter! Now lets get to the importance stuff-Saturday's games! Roop what type of tailgaiting facilities is there for the visiting team and its approximate location. And PLEASE this is a serious question don't tell me something like it 4 blocks from campus behind a car dealership across the street from a grave yard.

[Kilts and Bagpipes]

Please enough of this irrelevant banter! Now lets get to the importance stuff-Saturday's games! Roop what type of tailgaiting facilities is there for the visiting team and its approximate location. And PLEASE this is a serious question don't tell me something like it 4 blocks from campus behind a car dealership across the street from a grave yard.

Ha...its funny because thats where it is at Monmouth.  What a bunch of crap...too.  Who has the best tailgating setup?

I rank Knox right up there.  Even though they don't have the best of teams.  Their tailgaiting area right next to the field is nice.  Monmouth used to be there.  It was always cool to look over from the stands and see the tents lined up.  Pretty weak that they had to move it.

Any other real good tailgating areas in the conference?

[SNCOLDAD]

You will love the tailgating facilities for the visitors at Beloit. Just one little problem. FINDING THE LOT!!!  Believe me it is tough.

Go to Google Maps and find the stadium. It is not on campus. Go to satellite view and zoom in real close to the north end of the field. At the west side of the lot the is a small residential street. get the name of it because that is where you enter. No other way.

As you turn on that street you will think this is crazy as you go down the hill in front of houses. Once you get there the visitors have their own tailgating lot on the northeast corner of the stadium. 1 port a potty. But home stands not that far.

[SNCOLDAD]

You have to rank home and away facilities for tailgating. Knox home is nice. I personally liked SNC tailgating at the OLD Minnehan stadium. Grass and close. No restrictions. Knox is not bad but the visitors are not allowed this year in the grass area east of the stadium. Monmouth this year. NO COMMENT!!!!!

SNC this year. Very close. Parking lot at stadium but they seem to be wanting to take the fun out it with all sorts of piss a$$ nonsense rules. But very handy.

Grinnell OK except hike to stadium. Same with Lake Forest. Lawrence is OK again if you can find it.

I guess I would say it is a toss up between Beloit and SNC with Beloit getting my vote if it is rainy at all, but SNC in good weather.

[scottie]

It's called Rooptownshireville.  If you actually killed what you plan to grill, admission is free!

[The Roop]

Please enough of this irrelevant banter! Now lets get to the importance stuff-Saturday's games! Roop what type of tailgaiting facilities is there for the visiting team and its approximate location. And PLEASE this is a serious question don't tell me something like it 4 blocks from campus behind a car dealership across the street from a grave yard.

LMAO. It actually is about 4 blocks from campus and you will pass a cemetery. No car dealerships however. Chapin St. dead ends at Strong Stadium and, as SNCOLDAD spoke to, it is a one lane entrance/exit. Tailgating festivities are welcome but they do police what you take in to the stands. Hint, hint. Put it in a cup and I doubt you'll be questioned.

The second option is the intersection of East Broad and Booker. Mapquest it. There is a walk in gate at the south end of the stadium by the tennis courts. The visitors bus often parks at the end of East Broad and the area is less patrolled than stadium parking. If you don't trespass on private property you shouldn't have any tailgating issues there. Grills in the street aren't that uncommon.

FYI scottie. Admission is always free so that everyone can see Americas Team.

[blu thru n thru]

Forgive him folks. He means well but is the new guy after all. 

Pardon my irrelivant banter....

You are correct that my tenure is not the equal of yours.  However, umbrage has been taken with your failure to acknowledge the well documented expertise on all topics...

Next subject, please!

[blu thru n thru]

It's called Rooptownshireville.

Are you sure that's not in Iowa?

[blu thru n thru]

Allow me to lend my consderable expertise in this area...

Kidding aside, anyone who's been to IC should acknowledge that, from the descriptions provided of other schools, we might lead the pack in this.  Blueboy Nation celebrates tailgating from several lots.  All immediately adjacent to the stadium.  RV's are welcome.  As are libations when served in the appropriate containers.  Last weekend, we had several overnighters (RV's) in a couple of the parking lots.  I remember asking about this earlier while not knowing what provisions IC had to offer.  I must say, tailgating is convenient, abundant, and well supported by the school. 

[The Roop]

Well pardon the rest of the conference for not having domed stadiums and valet parking as in Jacksonville apparently.

All I was trying to say was that tailgating space at Strong is adequate but finding it can be an issue. Newcomers 

[blu thru n thru]

Well pardon the rest of the conference for not having domed stadiums and valet parking as in Jacksonville apparently.

All I was trying to say was that tailgating space at Strong is adequate but finding it can be an issue. Newcomers 

Sir, It is I who should request a pardon.  I have apparently, and unintentionally, aggitated you...   Oh, and for the record, we don't have valet parking.