FB: Midwest Conference

[blu thru n thru]

While he CAN run, let's just say he's not gonna make anyone forget Vince Young...  Americas Team, eh?  Them might be fightin' words...  Where have I heard that before?

[Moncolfan]

Thanks for the info guys on where to tailgate. Sounds like it will be fun. As a big of fan as I am of the Scots I have to admit their tailgating area is a bunch of crap. For the few years I have been going to games I never witnessed any problems with the people tailgating at MC.   Let me ask any of you guys that have visited there.... have you? I almost feel sorry for parents or fans of the other team when they come to Monmouth because that setup makes hard to feed the players after the game. Despite my affection or should I say near addiction for malt, barley, and fermented hops, I would delay the inevitable  for a few hours if thats the issue. Then again I might be mistaken but I'm pretty sure there are other events at the college that have alcohol. 

[Redhawk Sighting]

Big games tomorrow.  I have figured out how to hook my computer to flat screen so I will be watching the IC vs RC game in style tomorrow.  This weekend will put a lot of the standing in perspective.  Safe travels to all!!  Blu, we'll have 3 more games were we might be able to meet up, you'll either have to make the trip to Ripon, or I'll have to make a trip to IC.. 

http://www.midwestconference.org/poll.aspx?poll=2

Monmouth at Beloit - I have to go with Beloit! BC by 3
Carroll at Knox  - Carroll by 21
Grinnell at St. Norbert - I have to go with Grinnell! GC by 3
Lawrence at Lake Forest - The really pains me to choose this team, but LU by 10
Ripon at Illinois College - RC by 14

[blu thru n thru]

Gonna be a little out of pocket for the balance of the day, so here goes:

Monmouth at Beloit - Beloit!  24-17 There's no happiness to be found in Rooptonvilleburg
Carroll at Knox  - Carroll takes over in 2nd Qtr.  runs away 35-14
Grinnell at St. Norbert - SNC at home.  28-21
Lawrence at Lake Forest - When a tree falls in the forest....  LF 2-0
Ripon at Illinois College - IC shocks the world, but should it be a shock?  31-28

[KnoxOnTheRise]

Carroll at Knox (Homecoming!!!!)-------------------Knox 21-14
Grinnell at St. Norbert------------------------------SNC 49-14
Lawrence at Lake Forest--------------------------LFC 38-35
Ripon at Illinois College-----UPSET SPECIAL!!!------IC 27-24

Game of the Week
Monmouth at Beloit------------------------------MonmNOPE! Beloit 28-27

[The Roop]

With a win Ripon would eliminate 4 of the remaining mathematically alive teams but may still control it's own destiny with a loss. I'm only considering a two team tie breaking scenario but the big 3 could wind up knotted at seasons end.

Grinnell @St. Norbert is an elimination game as is Monmouth @Beloit. Carroll and Illinois College have to win to stay in the hunt.

[scottie]

With a win Ripon would eliminate 4 of the remaining mathematically alive teams but may still control it's own destiny with a loss. I'm only considering a two team tie breaking scenario but the big 3 could wind up knotted at seasons end.

Grinnell @St. Norbert is an elimination game as is Monmouth @Beloit. Carroll and Illinois College have to win to stay in the hunt.

In a week of mostly ridiculous banter, this is a +K post!   

[SNCOLDAD]

scottie, where have you been.?  There are 2 key games. The biggest IMO is the Ripon - IC game. This has to be the GOW. Everyone knows, or can figure out who I am cheering for. As Roop said, this has the potential biggest impact.

2nd game is the one I will be at. It looks to be a rain filled day in De Pere. Figure since it is homecoming. It also is stated as a SRO game. That would be interesting in the rain too. God help the person that puts an umbrella up in front of me.

What is important to note here, is at the moment I believe IC controls their own destiny. Ripon also. Not sure but I believe they are the only 2 teams that can say that.

However, if Ripon wins, SNC is now back to controlling their own destiny. Of course every team in the hunt has to win out. Right now no team has the option of losing and still maintain control.

So that is my rant for now. I do need someone to text me scores of the Rip - IC game as it is occurring. If interested please let me know. I will send my cell number.

One more thing. blu, you are once again the topic of conversation up here. I am sitting across the room from our punter's dad and he is laughing at some of your posts. We want to party with you!!


GO GREEN KNIGHTS

[blu thru n thru]

We want to party with you!!

And that day will come.  However, I'm affraid you'd find the actual event to be not the equal of the anticipation.

I will be at IC today.  I've been keeping it a secret from my son cuz I wanted to surprise him.  He has a JV game tomorrow at IWU.  I will post the score ongoing.  I will stick to just the scores as to avoid, as best I can, any hint of irrelevance, or banter.

[Redhawk Sighting]

We want to party with you!!

And that day will come.  However, I'm affraid you'd find the actual event to be not the equal of the anticipation.

I will be at IC today.  I've been keeping it a secret from my son cuz I wanted to surprise him.  He has a JV game tomorrow at IWU.  I will post the score ongoing.  I will stick to just the scores as to avoid, as best I can, any hint of irrelevance, or banter.

Thank you for finally admitting you are coming...  It was killing me to make sure when I was bantering with you to make it sound like you'll be at home, knowing that you were actually attending.  Blu, I'll be watching on the flat scree today........... All I have to say is safe travels and hope your son has a good JV game, but as for the Varsity game, GO RIPON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blu thru n thru]

Thanks for keeping it on the DL. Just arrived on IC campus. Let's just say it IS NOT the Chamber of Commerce weekend last weekend was. Just goes to show that God really is a Blueboy fan. He brought the rain to slow down the Ripon running game. Just checked out the field. It appears that IC has grown out the turf too. 

I gotta buy a friggin' jacket.   

[The Roop]

I spent some time looking at scenarios this morning and discovered that Carroll could win it outright and not need any breakers. They need help, obviously, but have the easiest remaining schedule in my opinion.

St. Norbert @Ripon next week may prove to be even more telling than the results of todays games. My advice for the Red Hawks is to win out and then they won't have to worry about anything. Their chances would only be fair in a two way tie but if there are more than that it goes south for them in a hurry.

[Redmen09]

I spent some time looking at scenarios this morning and discovered that Carroll could win it outright and not need any breakers. They need help, obviously, but have the easiest remaining schedule in my opinion.

St. Norbert @Ripon next week may prove to be even more telling than the results of todays games. My advice for the Red Hawks is to win out and then they won't have to worry about anything. Their chances would only be fair in a two way tie but if there are more than that it goes south for them in a hurry.

Thats what I was thinking. 

Is it 1:00 yet?!?!

[gbpuckfan]

any one else having issues getting SNC game on video?

[Redhawk Sighting]

anyone else having IC RC issues?