FB: Midwest Conference

[gbpuckfan]

All finals

Lawrence 17
Carroll 67

Ripon 17
Monmouth 42

Knox 35
Grinnell 43

Lake Forest 27
Beloit 17

St. Norbert 34
Illinois College 48

[warthog]

St. Norbert 34
Illinois College 48

Break up the Blue Boys!

[Kilts and Bagpipes]

Well...looks like that outcome of the SNC/IC shows that the best TEAM on the field didn't win again.

Or maybe since MC beat the daylights out of IC, it really shows how poorly the offense played up in De Pere.

Carroll made a statement though this weekend.  Could be a tough game when MC goes to Carroll.

[Maverick]

Carroll made a statement though this weekend.  Could be a tough game when MC goes to Carroll.

I agree that it will be a tough game when MC goes on the road to face Carroll, but I think the basic statement that was made is that Lawrence gives up points by the truck load regardless of who they're playing.

[Moncolfan]

Wow anyone that traveled to IC to see the best defense in the conference if not the nation had to be as disappointed as Dad was the week before in not seeing the best player. Even though they have the best team in the conference they could be looking at a 5th place finish with a loss next week. If they can somehow rally after being upset two weeks in a row they will all but seal the deal sending the Scots back to the playoffs. I'm just wondering now if the Scots don't have the best defense in the conference?   

[Woodsy76]

Well from my previous life experience Carroll was always a tough road win.  The couple times I made that trip they matched us score for score but lacked the distance in the end to pull out the victory.  Monmouth knows that they will go in their focused and ready for a fight.

Also, Maverick I agree with you comment on how Lawrence is just giving points away.

[Redhawk Sighting]

So no one is talking about the RC MC game?  I believe that the score doesn't show how good of a game it really was.  RC's offense did a great job of moving the ball on MC, but had some issues pulling through in the Red Zone.  It's also hard to win a game when it only takes MC's offense 3 minutes to score.  Ripon takes anywhere from 6-12 minutes of the clock and then gets to rest for about 3-4m and has to go back out and do it again.  The offense didn't take advantage of the 2 stops that RC's defence had, before the half.  If they could have capitalized on those it might have been 28-7 at half RC..  But it was a great game and MC is a true competitor.  Being an RC fan and always hoping they win, I will say I came into that game thinking it was going to be a thrashing, and was impressed when RC moved the ball and scored on their first two series, with one of the series taking 12 minutes off the clock. 

On a side note, I watched the game via the computer and the guy that is doing the play by play on the internet does not understand football at all.  It got to the point were I had to mute the sound because of how horrible he was.  Never had the down and distance correct, didn't know that it's called the option not a QB pitch.

Why do I have -1 in karma, is it because I made fun of LU's 1 fan?   

[gbpuckfan]

I just wondering now if the Scots don't have the best defense in the conference?

If you go by yards allowed per game (which is how the NFL ranks defenses, I believe), no, the Scots don't. It's Carroll. Monmouth is 4th.

Monmouth is first by fewest points allowed...

[badgerwarhawk]

Monmouth is first by fewest points allowed...

The only defensive stat that means anything.

[Moncolfan]

Another thing to consider is that the Scots D is bound to give up a few yards considering time of possession. Whether its a three or out or a TD MC's offense is seldom on the field very long.  You ask a lot of your defense when you play like this.  In my opinion its not always a good strategy especially when you go up against playoff caliber teams. BTW Redhawk c'mon are you saying you guys could have been up 28-7 at half??? Hey if your QB doesn't pull that third down scramble out of his rear end on your first possession you could have been losing by that score.    Granted Ripon played a great half (that first drive was impressive) and you could make the argument for a 21 or 17- 14 lead but thats about it. This game was over after the first possession of the second half. I'm still waiting to heard from the Green Knight's fans what to expect out of their club this weekend.  They could certainly do the Scots a big favor and make the Carroll game meaningless in a couple of weeks.  Sorry to look ahead but I just can't see LFC, Beloit, or Knox on the Rise even coming close to MC.

[SNCOLDAD]

Boy! What a disappointment. 

It is obvious and very evident that I was totally wrong about SNC and the best team on the field.

You can call it a let down after a great game or you can call it travel issues after a long trip.

I have to call it BAD!

When you are down 21-0 and tie it up before half at 21, you cannot say it was a let down or tired from travel.

I feel bad for the seniors on the squad and all others that really put forth the effort. I hope this shows that you cannot let up against any team in the MWC.

So with that said, Monmouth, Congrats. I agree that I do not see any other defense out there that can stop you in your quest of the conference title.

To the SNC players, go out like champions that you are.

So, where is the CROW???   

[badgerwarhawk]

Enjoy 

[sncfballfan]

I'm still waiting to heard from the Green Knight's fans what to expect out of their club this weekend.  They could certainly do the Scots a big favor and make the Carroll game meaningless in a couple of weeks.  Sorry to look ahead but I just can't see LFC, Beloit, or Knox on the Rise even coming close to MC.

I'm still sick to my stomach after the letdowns the last two weeks and have seen enough of a team that has a lack of desire, confidence, discipline, and execution. This program has fallen flat on its face as they've won a total of 1 championship since 2007 when the run of looking down from the top ended. Last years conference championship was with a 4 loss team and clearly showed they weren't explosive with the first round playoff beatdown.

A multi-million dollar stadium, rich tradition, etc, etc means nothing when you can no longer produce. This program is settling for 2nd best and I feel it needs a major shakeup. Purtill can't keep a D coordinator for more than one year (nearly 10 different DC's in 10 years) let alone keep recruits connected for 4 years as the numbers don't lie....look it up.   I strongly feel its time for him to cut his ties and move on as this program has not achieved anywhere close to the goals that were set. Look at what the new head coach at St Thomas did in 4 years with a terrible program and now a legit Stagg contender. To the rest of the league, props where deserved for putting your foot down and handing it to the no-longer bully of the league.....I'm open to thoughts

[Moncolfan]

Could it be the predictions of the prophet Blu are coming to fruition? If they finish 10-1 and alone in second do they even have a remote chance at Pool c consideration? If this doesn't bring Blu back nothing will. Who would win the tie-breaker if IC, MC, and Carroll all finish with one loss in conference?

[The Roop]

Such a tie would be broken by quarters led. I'm not looking that stat up as it isn't likely to happen. The WIAC figures to only get 1 in this year so that might open up a spot for a 9-1 IC but the strength of schedule probably won't impress the committee enough to get them in.