FB: Midwest Conference

Moncolfan · September 28, 2011, 03:48:02 PM

How do you get two scores out of 31-27? Guess you are counting on a few safeties. I don't know about the education at MC but where ever you got yours has a heck of a math department. Here I figured you were a genius with they way you take everything literally. Since your obviously a lost cause in math, why not try some vocabulary- you can start with the word sarcasm. Keep posting too while I'm killing you, you are entertaining the heck out of me.

sncfballfan · September 28, 2011, 04:42:38 PM

28+3 = 31
21 + 3 + 3 = 27

In football, a 3 stands for a field goal.

Don't be getting all personal on me here MonCol as your high priced education didn't even teach you about properly using contractions in your last post.

Now back to the important item of the week, who else has predictions? Can MC fans handle two weeks in a row of getting beat by a WI football team after the Bears choked yet again? SNC's game preview: http://www.snc.edu/athletics/pressrelease/?i=1469

SNCOLDAD · September 28, 2011, 10:08:47 PM

Amazing how this game, more than any other Midwest rivalry, sparks heavy handed conversation. I will be at the game. Even though my player is gone, I had to see Tanney again. Since he stuck around for an extra semester just to play, I figure I have to see this.

I don't think I did much predicting the previous 4 years on this board. A few here and there so this game will not be different in that respect. I will say this, Neither team has the same offense or defense they had last year. That game was a huge win for SNC and a crushing blow to MC. Period. But that was last year.

I do believe that MC has a better offense this year. They better with Tanney back. But let's not overlook the fact that MC does not have the receivers Tanney used to have or the O-line he once had.

This next comment I may hear from some people on but SNC does not have the same defense they had last year. This is a better all around defense. I have seen it in 2 games and I will say that it is definitely improved overall as a team defense. It has been asked many times how many returners on the defense. I do not know the number but I also do not care. What MC will find out is that the defensive coach is different than last year, or the year before, or the year before that.

Now onto the MC Defense. I don't know. Who have they played this year that they have stopped or held to a respectable score that has any sort of offense? I just don't know.

SNC offense on the other hand I have seen. Are they the offense of last year. Nope! But don't sell them too short. What I saw in the first half of the St. Thomas game was very impressive and surprised me. There are always" ifs and coulda shoulda woulda" situations in this game, but I will say this. If both teams show up with what they are capable of, I will enjoy the game and I will enjoy an SNC victory. But as is the case many times, both teams do not usually play their best on the same field.

One thing I do want, and that is for the referees to not be noticed. If you do not realize they are there, then they are doing a good job. Make the calls that are required. Keep it simple and let the boys play some good football.

God I Miss This. But mine had his run and I am happy for him and proud of his accomplishments both on and off the field.
scottie, hope you are well. Roop, greetings, Pat, nice talking with you, and all the rest, have a great weekend.

Good Luck and for old time sake:

GO GREEN KNIGHTS

Maverick · September 28, 2011, 10:40:14 PM

Well it may be alot of smack talk concerning who is superior at math or who uses contractions better than others or even the annual calling Monmouth the skirts--very original, never heard that one before (that's sarcasm for you SNC fellas out there)

...but at least the board is going to turn over a couple pages between weekends!

Still saving my predictions for now.

Redhawk - Shouldn't Ripon have beat Carroll if they wanted to be assured of first place following the earthquake in Green Bay this Saturday?

Moncolfan · September 29, 2011, 12:09:39 AM

The only crushing blow MC had last year was losing Tanney. MC was not a playoff caliber team last year and neither was SNC as evidenced by their performance in the playoffs. last year a freshmen QB was yanked for a kid who saw his first college action which resulted in the outcome. The line of scrimmage play was not nearly as lopsided but SNC did have the advantage.MC's oline basically has everyone back and are playing great, the D line lost one all con player but has much more depth this year. looking back at this series over the past few years the real only crushing blow was delivered by MC two years ago. That blowout probably cost SNC an at large bid. if they don't get beaten so soundly they just might have gotten in.

Redhawk Sighting · September 29, 2011, 09:31:36 AM

Quote from: Maverick on September 28, 2011, 10:40:14 PM
Well it may be alot of smack talk concerning who is superior at math or who uses contractions better than others or even the annual calling Monmouth the skirts--very original, never heard that one before (that's sarcasm for you SNC fellas out there) ...but at least the board is going to turn over a couple pages between weekends! Still saving my predictions for now.

Redhawk - Shouldn't Ripon have beat Carroll if they wanted to be assured of first place following the earthquake in Green Bay this Saturday?

Yes. That is correct. Missed opportunities was what kept Ripon from coming out with a W.. But that is why you play the game. Ripon wins out and wins conference even with this lost to Carroll.

sncfballfan · September 29, 2011, 10:20:03 AM

Yes!!!! SNCOLDAD is back!!!

You hit it dead on that SNC is a completely different team this year on both sides of the ball. Their d coordinator has the boys flying around which is great to see. The offense concerns me a bit as they haven't put up big numbers yet this year.

One thing I'm looking forward to is actually 2012 when both MC and SNC have a lot of fresh faces, especially at QB. Will be one of the best opportunities for the rest of the league to not suck and make a run for a championship. Yes, Ripon, that means you have your first realistic chance in nearly 10 years....next year....

scottie · September 29, 2011, 10:59:22 AM

Greetings, DAD. I hope the board recovers quickly from the recent lowest common denominator of whose edumucation is better or worse.

I haven't checked the composite schedule, but guess that we're talking about the GOW - correct? (Who is Beloit playing, just in case??)

May this game be a LOT closer than last year's contest and may the better team win. I'm sure the SNC folks will understand everyone outside of Green Bay is cheering for the Good Guys.

p.s. For those who didn't see the highlight:

HOSTE

blueboy 1

blueboy 2

blueboy 3

Redhawk Sighting · September 29, 2011, 11:37:42 AM

Quote from: sncfballfan on September 29, 2011, 10:20:03 AM
Yes!!!! SNCOLDAD is back!!!

You hit it dead on that SNC is a completely different team this year on both sides of the ball. Their d coordinator has the boys flying around which is great to see. The offense concerns me a bit as they haven't put up big numbers yet this year.

One thing I'm looking forward to is actually 2012 when both MC and SNC have a lot of fresh faces, especially at QB. Will be one of the best opportunities for the rest of the league to not suck and make a run for a championship. Yes, Ripon, that means you have your first realistic chance in nearly 10 years....next year....

10 years? I'm pretty sure that Ripon has always had a Realistic chance to win every year, more so then the rest of the league, so that is an interesting comment. But I understand how you can get confused, only being a fan and not on the field can sometimes make it hard for someone to really understand. I forgive you for a bad comment, we all make them

sncfballfan · September 29, 2011, 12:47:15 PM

Red duck, I love the optimism that you present and glad that you're not too down after coming up short year after year. I love your assumption about never seeing the field as well considering my graduating class lost 1 conference game in 4 years at SNC. Just stop and think about that for a minute red duck, you won less conference championships in the past 12 years than we had conference losses. Like I stated earlier, it's been the SNC/MC show (will give Lake Forest their props as well) for the past 12 years so 2012 will be interesting....

Monmouth's preview of the clash: http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/athletics/news/story.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fSports&WorkflowItemID=fdc70ed8-9899-4d54-9dfd-5084c388fcf4

Redhawk Sighting · September 29, 2011, 01:11:28 PM

Quote from: sncfballfan on September 29, 2011, 12:47:15 PM
Red duck, I love the optimism that you present and glad that you're not too down after coming up short year after year. I love your assumption about never seeing the field as well considering my graduating class lost 1 conference game in 4 years at SNC. Just stop and think about that for a minute red duck, you won less conference championships in the past 12 years than we had conference losses. Like I stated earlier, it's been the SNC/MC show (will give Lake Forest their props as well) for the past 12 years so 2012 will be interesting....

Monmouth's preview of the clash: http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/athletics/news/story.aspx?Channel=%2fChannels%2fSports&WorkflowItemID=fdc70ed8-9899-4d54-9dfd-5084c388fcf4

It's only been the MC show for the last 4 maybe 5 years and I do have a conference championship ring, which was won in the last 12 years, so again there you go spouting off information that you don't have a clue about. Again, I don't expect much from a SNC grad, it doesn't take much to get into that school.......

sncfballfan · September 29, 2011, 01:36:49 PM

It was an indirect rip at MC's sports writer buddy (read the link) as they stated nobody has shared since 2002 other than LF. I knew you got your share in 2001 as I split it with you.

Redmen09 · September 29, 2011, 04:29:14 PM

In 2008 Ripon was 4 points from going 9-0 in MWC play, so I am going to note that as a realistic shot at winning conference.

Redhawk Sighting · September 29, 2011, 04:54:43 PM

Quote from: sncfballfan on September 29, 2011, 01:36:49 PM
It was an indirect rip at MC's sports writer buddy (read the link) as they stated nobody has shared since 2002 other than LF. I knew you got your share in 2001 as I split it with you.

I didn't read the link, I usually don't.

Redhawk Sighting · September 29, 2011, 05:25:26 PM

Quote from: sncfballfan on September 29, 2011, 12:47:15 PM
Red duck, I love the optimism that you present and glad that you're not too down after coming up short year after year. I love your assumption about never seeing the field as well considering my graduating class lost 1 conference game in 4 years at SNC. Just stop and think about that for a minute red duck, you won less conference championships in the past 12 years than we had conference losses. Like I stated earlier, it's been the SNC/MC show (will give Lake Forest their props as well) for the past 12 years so 2012 will be interesting....

Just to prove a point, the below years and records are years that we beat MC, however as you will see SNC has always been an issue. each year listed we were in a realistic shot at winning conference:

2000 - 8-1 Lost to SNC
2001 - 8-2 (7-1 Conf) Lost to SNC
2002 - 7-3 (7-2 Conf) Lost to SNC and LF
2007 - 7-3 (7-2 Conf) Lost to SNC and Carroll
2008 - 8-2 (8-1 Conf) Lost to MC by 4

Just saying.....