FB: Midwest Conference

The Roop · August 05, 2011, 01:48:35 PM

Blu is alive and well. His comeback however is dependent upon IC beating Beloit. Since covering the spread is far fetched at best, he'll likely remain in voluntary exile.

On an akedemik note..................... The top 4 schools in Wisconsin are Lawrence, St. Norbert, Beloit and Marquette. Not a bad showing for the MWC.

The Roop · August 06, 2011, 02:11:18 PM

I took the time to run through the entire Forbes List and here is where the MWC schools stand in the Top 650

Lawrence 63
Grinnell 68
Knox 79
St. Norbert 84
Beloit 163
Lake Forest 169
Ripon 238
*Cornell 271
Illinois College 350
Monmouth 388
Carroll 396

*Former and soon to be a member again.

Other colleges of interest include..........................

Texas A&M 178
Oklahoma 453
Texas 600

If that doesn't bring somebody out of hiding, I don't know what will.

fulbakdad · August 06, 2011, 02:52:01 PM

The week has finally arrived. Tuesday we start our long 19 hour drive out to my sons new school and team for camp to open. Although I don't look forward to the drive, I can't wait for his college career and season to begin. I also look forward to hearing from/meeting you guys that have been following the MWC much longer than me.

Woodsy76 · August 13, 2011, 12:32:16 AM

So does anyone know when each school is reporting for camp? Also when the MWC is going to release their coaches rankings for the teams? Hope everyone is doing well and ready for some great football action from the MWC.

The Roop · August 13, 2011, 12:29:36 PM

Most players should be on campus by now, when each school starts practice is likely up to each school. The poll usually comes out two weeks before kick off but it's not an exact science. Perhaps sncsid could chime in and help us out.

Woodsy76 · August 13, 2011, 01:56:59 PM

Thanks Roop for the insight.

The Roop · August 17, 2011, 01:47:19 AM

Was I wrong by picking Illinois College 2nd in the conference ?? Word out of camp is that this team could be loaded. Short on experience but long on talent. scottie needs to stop writing Tanneys Heisman acceptance speech now.

Weather permitting there could be a Roop sighting in Jacksonville this year. I will of course provide crying towels for the home team as they will have been beaten like rented mules. Sing the blues is one thing, crying Blueboys is another.

scottie · August 17, 2011, 09:33:50 AM

Quote from: The Roop on August 17, 2011, 01:47:19 AM
Was I wrong by picking Illinois College 2nd in the conference ?? Word out of camp is that this team could be loaded. Short on experience but long on talent. scottie needs to stop writing Tanneys Heisman acceptance speech now.

Weather permitting there could be a Roop sighting in Jacksonville this year. I will of course provide crying towels for the home team as they will have been beaten like rented mules. Sing the blues is one thing, crying Blueboys is another.

If that doesn't get BTNT back on the board, I'm not sure what will.....

scottie · August 17, 2011, 11:38:34 AM

Maybe this will get him....

T E X A S B B Q S U C K S ! ! !

larry_u · August 17, 2011, 03:55:42 PM

Poll's Out

1    St. Norbert (5)    76
2    Monmouth (3)    74
3    Ripon (1)    68
t4    Carroll    51
t4    Illinois C.    51
6    Beloit    42
7    Grinnell    37
8    Lake Forest    23
t9    Lawrence    14
t9    Knox    14

http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2011/8/17/FB_0817113634.aspx

Mr. Ypsi · August 17, 2011, 04:35:02 PM

Quote from: scottie on August 17, 2011, 11:38:34 AM
Maybe this will get him....

T E X A S B B Q S U C K S ! ! !

Don't know if it will get BTNT back, but it may get you a nasty note from Ralph Turner!

The Roop · August 17, 2011, 08:37:09 PM

While not exact, the coaches poll certainly resembles what I posted on page 468. For Monmouth folk that's the page between 467 and 469.

scottie · August 18, 2011, 11:06:39 AM

Quote from: The Roop on August 17, 2011, 08:37:09 PM
While not exact, the coaches poll certainly resembles what I posted on page 468. For Monmouth folk that's the page between 467 and 469.

BOO Thru N Thru!

scottie · August 18, 2011, 12:43:01 PM

Quote from: larry_u on August 17, 2011, 03:55:42 PM
Poll's Out

1    St. Norbert (5)    76
2    Monmouth (3)    74
3    Ripon (1)    68
t4    Carroll    51
t4    Illinois C.    51
6    Beloit    42
7    Grinnell    37
8    Lake Forest    23
t9    Lawrence    14
t9    Knox    14

http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2011/8/17/FB_0817113634.aspx

Anyone surprised, based on this, that the Green Knights are not receiving any votes in the top 25? Is this the year that the MWC could/should have two teams receiving votes? Monmouth is currently unranked with 10 votes. Hopefully they skyrocket after the Wartburg game.

hickory_cornhusker · August 18, 2011, 01:32:39 PM

Quote from: scottie on August 18, 2011, 12:43:01 PM
Quote from: larry_u on August 17, 2011, 03:55:42 PM
Poll's Out

1    St. Norbert (5)    76
2    Monmouth (3)    74
3    Ripon (1)    68
t4    Carroll    51
t4    Illinois C.    51
6    Beloit    42
7    Grinnell    37
8    Lake Forest    23
t9    Lawrence    14
t9    Knox    14

http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2011/8/17/FB_0817113634.aspx

Anyone surprised, based on this, that the Green Knights are not receiving any votes in the top 25? Is this the year that the MWC could/should have two teams receiving votes? Monmouth is currently unranked with 10 votes. Hopefully they skyrocket after the Wartburg game.

It won't matter for St. Norbert. They'll have an early season loss after the St. Thomas game. It will be a good loss so there is a chance they could climb into the Top 25 if they rack up a bunch of wins with the only loss being to a Top 5/10