FB: Midwest Conference

[gbpuckfan]

School     Conf    Overall

Carroll      2-0     3-0
Lake Forest    2-0     2-1
St. Norbert    2-0     2-1
Illinois Col.    1-0    2-0
Monmouth    1-0     1-1
Cornell        1-1     1-1
Lawrence     1-2    1-2
Beloit      0-2    0-3
Grinnell     0-2    0-3
Knox      0-2    0-3
Ripon      0-2    0-3

this week:
Carroll @  St. Norbert
Monmouth @  Cornell
Grinnell @ Beloit
Knox @ Lake Forest
Ripon @ Illinois Col.

The biggest game has to be Carroll at SNC. Should be a big crowd at Schneider, as admission is free because of a big event on campus. SNC hasn't looked particularly impressive in either of its wins. Both played Knox, with the Pios more effective against them than the Knights were.

Lake Forest should be able to keep pace with whichever teams wins that game, as the Foresters host the Fire. And either Grinnell or Beloit will fall to 0-3, 0-4.

[Maverick]

I'm most interested in the Monmouth at Cornell game and seeing how the Scots fare in their first trip to Mt. Vernon in a long time (obvious reasons )...but as gbpuckfan said, Carroll at St. Norbert looks to be the biggest game of the week.  Both have beaten Knox, but both have also needed last-minute TD's to beat Ripon--which makes me think that should indicate a close game for all 60 minutes in De Pere.  Speaking of the Redhawks, I think it will be interesting to see how they and their rushing attack respond after those 2 near misses in their long road trip down to Jacksonville to visit IC this weekend.

[hickory_cornhusker]

I'm most interested in the Monmouth at Cornell game and seeing how the Scots fare in their first trip to Mt. Vernon in a long time (obvious reasons )...but as gbpuckfan said, Carroll at St. Norbert looks to be the biggest game of the week.  Both have beaten Knox, but both have also needed last-minute TD's to beat Ripon--which makes me think that should indicate a close game for all 60 minutes in De Pere.  Speaking of the Redhawks, I think it will be interesting to see how they and their rushing attack respond after those 2 near misses in their long road trip down to Jacksonville to visit IC this weekend.

Fixed for you. The Pioneers-Green Knights game is in De Pere again this year thanks to a new schedule rotation.

[Maverick]

I'm most interested in the Monmouth at Cornell game and seeing how the Scots fare in their first trip to Mt. Vernon in a long time (obvious reasons )...but as gbpuckfan said, Carroll at St. Norbert looks to be the biggest game of the week.  Both have beaten Knox, but both have also needed last-minute TD's to beat Ripon--which makes me think that should indicate a close game for all 60 minutes in De Pere.  Speaking of the Redhawks, I think it will be interesting to see how they and their rushing attack respond after those 2 near misses in their long road trip down to Jacksonville to visit IC this weekend.

Fixed for you. The Pioneers-Green Knights game is in De Pere again this year thanks to a new schedule rotation.

Insert Homer Simpson "Doh!" here.   Thanks for the edit hickory!

[Ash Park]

School     Conf    Overall

Carroll      2-0     3-0
Lake Forest    2-0     2-1
St. Norbert    2-0     2-1
Illinois Col.    1-0    2-0
Monmouth    1-0     1-1
Cornell        1-1     1-1
Lawrence     1-2    1-2
Beloit      0-2    0-3
Grinnell     0-2    0-3
Knox      0-2    0-3
Ripon      0-2    0-3

this week:
Carroll @  St. Norbert
Monmouth @  Cornell
Grinnell @ Beloit
Knox @ Lake Forest
Ripon @ Illinois Col.

The biggest game has to be Carroll at SNC. Should be a big crowd at Schneider, as admission is free because of a big event on campus. SNC hasn't looked particularly impressive in either of its wins. Both played Knox, with the Pios more effective against them than the Knights were.

Lake Forest should be able to keep pace with whichever teams wins that game, as the Foresters host the Fire. And either Grinnell or Beloit will fall to 0-3, 0-4.

Cornell is actually 1-0 in conference...unless I missed something and Coe is back in the MWC as well! Obviously I am most interested in the Cornell game this week, but will be keeping a close eye on that Carroll vs SN game.

[fulbakdad]

So after 3 games, I'll give this review of Lake Forest.

After watching or attending all of last years games, I couldn't think of anything except the team would continue to find a way to lose games.  Last year, they seemed like they had moments of awesomeness, but then would follow that by a play or two of failure.  That doesn't seem to be happening this year.  I think you can relate that to the Head Coach now actually being firmly in place.  I questioned the interum tag placed on him last year.  How do you try to recruit with that hanging over your head.  Now that is off and they have the largest Freshman recruiting class in memory and the largest roster ever.  What that has brought to the field is compitition for every spot.  They are still very young, but getting better every game.

There are a couple veterans that are KEY players bringing them forward.  Scaffidi is the top of the list.  Having a Senior Qb at the helm was big in the first three games.  Last game after sputtering for the first half, when they got ahead in the second, he showed great poise slowing everything down, using every second of every play. 

On the Defensive side of the ball, they are young and hungry.  I watched games last year and hated the fact that most tackles seemed like just guiding the player to the ground.  I know, it's like watching recievers catch a ball and run out of bounds!  Disgusting!  This year it's been refreshing to see the defense attacking the other teams offenses.

Offensive line has been a pleasant surprise.  Only one player has any significant playing experience from last year.  I thought that was going to be the big concern.  But they have really stepped up and done well.

On the negative and positive side is the kicking game.  They have a new kicker who is doing both punting and kickoff/field goal duties.  He is really kicking the hell out of the ball on kickoffs and has been very effective on punting.  But they are struggling with PAT's.  There hasn't been a field goal try yet.  Hopefully this will get fixed.  It hasn't been all his fault with a couple blocks thrown in.

Each week the coaching staff has been posting a highlight film on thier blog of the past weeks games.  If anyone want's to see them I can post links.

One things for sure and I think the rest of the league will see in the upcomming weeks.  This isn't the same team from the last couple years.

Looking forward to the rest of the season!

The Gunny says!

[gbpuckfan]

School     Conf    Overall

Carroll      2-0     3-0
Lake Forest    2-0     2-1
St. Norbert    2-0     2-1
Illinois Col.    1-0    2-0
Monmouth    1-0     1-1
Cornell        1-1     1-1
Lawrence     1-2    1-2
Beloit      0-2    0-3
Grinnell     0-2    0-3
Knox      0-2    0-3
Ripon      0-2    0-3

this week:
Carroll @  St. Norbert
Monmouth @  Cornell
Grinnell @ Beloit
Knox @ Lake Forest
Ripon @ Illinois Col.

The biggest game has to be Carroll at SNC. Should be a big crowd at Schneider, as admission is free because of a big event on campus. SNC hasn't looked particularly impressive in either of its wins. Both played Knox, with the Pios more effective against them than the Knights were.

Lake Forest should be able to keep pace with whichever teams wins that game, as the Foresters host the Fire. And either Grinnell or Beloit will fall to 0-3, 0-4.

Cornell is actually 1-0 in conference...unless I missed something and Coe is back in the MWC as well! Obviously I am most interested in the Cornell game this week, but will be keeping a close eye on that Carroll vs SN game.

hmph. I just cut and pasted the standings from the league website.... thanks

[TitanPride]

So after 3 games, I'll give this review of Lake Forest.

After watching or attending all of last years games, I couldn't think of anything except the team would continue to find a way to lose games.  Last year, they seemed like they had moments of awesomeness, but then would follow that by a play or two of failure.  That doesn't seem to be happening this year.  I think you can relate that to the Head Coach now actually being firmly in place.  I questioned the interum tag placed on him last year.  How do you try to recruit with that hanging over your head.  Now that is off and they have the largest Freshman recruiting class in memory and the largest roster ever.  What that has brought to the field is compitition for every spot.  They are still very young, but getting better every game.

There are a couple veterans that are KEY players bringing them forward.  Scaffidi is the top of the list.  Having a Senior Qb at the helm was big in the first three games.  Last game after sputtering for the first half, when they got ahead in the second, he showed great poise slowing everything down, using every second of every play. 

On the Defensive side of the ball, they are young and hungry.  I watched games last year and hated the fact that most tackles seemed like just guiding the player to the ground.  I know, it's like watching recievers catch a ball and run out of bounds!  Disgusting!  This year it's been refreshing to see the defense attacking the other teams offenses.

Offensive line has been a pleasant surprise.  Only one player has any significant playing experience from last year.  I thought that was going to be the big concern.  But they have really stepped up and done well.

On the negative and positive side is the kicking game.  They have a new kicker who is doing both punting and kickoff/field goal duties.  He is really kicking the hell out of the ball on kickoffs and has been very effective on punting.  But they are struggling with PAT's.  There hasn't been a field goal try yet.  Hopefully this will get fixed.  It hasn't been all his fault with a couple blocks thrown in.

Each week the coaching staff has been posting a highlight film on thier blog of the past weeks games.  If anyone want's to see them I can post links.

One things for sure and I think the rest of the league will see in the upcomming weeks.  This isn't the same team from the last couple years.

Looking forward to the rest of the season!

The Gunny says!

Looks like they are building some confidence in Lake Forest.  I think this is the team to watch within the conference.  LF should win big this week against Knox.  Then things get interesting:  @ Carroll, vs. Illinois College, and @ Monmouth.  Should be a fun conference race.

[Maverick]

Not alot of chatter this week.  I think we all must be in awe of fulbakdad's 3-game assessment.   Anyways, here we go!

Week 4

Carroll at St. Norbert - SNC
Grinnell at Beloit - GC
Knox at Lake Forest - LFC
Monmouth at Cornell - MC
Ripon at Illinois C. - IC

Good luck Fighting Scots!

[fulbakdad]

Showed up at the airport and while in the tsa security line I realized i didn't have my drivers license in my wallet.  After my 5 minute panic attack I thought to see if my state id's might get me through!  Thank god they did.  Otherwise there wouldn't have been a 4th week assesment! Lol.  Go Lake Forest!

[fulbakdad]

Mav.  I'm gonna go with Beloit.  With you on the others

[TitanPride]

Week 4

Carroll at St. Norbert - Carroll
Grinnell at Beloit - GC
Knox at Lake Forest - LFC
Monmouth at Cornell - MC
Ripon at Illinois C. - IC

[Redhawk Sighting]

Week 4

Carroll at St. Norbert - Carroll
Grinnell at Beloit - Beloit
Knox at Lake Forest - LFC
Monmouth at Cornell - MC
Ripon at Illinois C. - RC - First win of the season, starts the climb back to the top, Ripon finishes the season with only the 3 losses they have right now!!!!

[CyRam]

I am going with Cornell beating Monmouth in Mt. Vernon. Happy Tailgating everyone...should be another beautiful day for football!

[Maverick]

Mav.  I'm gonna go with Beloit.  With you on the others

Well at least you'll get 4 out of 5 right then.

Ripon at Illinois C. - RC - First win of the season, starts the climb back to the top, Ripon finishes the season with only the 3 losses they have right now!!!!

You may be onto something--with the road upset at IC (not the part about finishing the season with only the 3 losses they have right now, the Scots are still ahead on the schedule! ).  Back to RC vs. IC...picking the Redhawks was something I had considered also, but decided to play it safe and stick with the Blueboys at home.