FB: Midwest Conference

[gbpuckfan]

I guess it's no surprise... no MWC team even gets votes in the preseason poll...



http://www.d3football.com/top25/2014/preseason

[fulbakdad]

No surprise.  Last years champ limped out of league play into the playoffs and lost....

[gbpuckfan]

Although SNC lost in the playoffs to UWW by less than Mount Union or Franklin did.  And the MWC team losing in the playoffs happens more often than not.

[MasterJedi]

Although SNC lost in the playoffs to UWW by less than Mount Union or Franklin did.  And the MWC team losing in the playoffs happens more often than not.

In the post game news conference the UWW players said they took the game for granted and that lead to the tighter score. Obviously watching that game though St. Norbert brought the best they could and were putting up a good fight, so it was a combination.

[grboob]

Monmouth made it to the 2nd round Playoffs in 2008 and 2011.  Lost a close game to Wartburg in 2008 --one they should have won. 

In 2011 the Scots beat a Norm Eash's IWU in triple overtime in Bloomington/Normal, Il and played and lost to St. Thomas in St. Paul-- in freezing rain

The MWC can win in the playoffs, if the best team gets there

Go Scots!!

[MasterJedi]

Monmouth made it to the 2nd round Playoffs in 2008 and 2011.  Lost a close game to Wartburg in 2008 --one they should have won. 

In 2011 the Scots beat a Norm Eash's IWU in triple overtime in Bloomington/Normal, Il and played and lost to St. Thomas in St. Paul-- in freezing rain

The MWC can win in the playoffs, if the best team gets there

Go Scots!!

Aka the Alex Tanney show. Those teams went as far as his arm would take them, he was a real beast.

[fulbakdad]

The times they are a changing.......

[Mr. Ypsi]

Odds are that Monmouth will NEVER see another Alex Tanney.  On the other hand, the MWC will probably NEVER see another Alex Tanney.

As an IWU guy, that 2011 game is one of my most painful memories.  I still think we were overall a better team, but we had a sophomore QB, you had a senior Tanney.

[scottie]

As an IWU guy, that 2011 game is one of my most painful memories.  I still think we were overall a better team, but we had a sophomore QB, you had a senior Tanney.

I'm not sure you would have wanted to go up against Tanney during his sophomore year either - arguably more impressive than his senior season in several key statistical categories (including 50 TDs, I believe).

[grboob]

We'll see about that ---Monmouth will probably surprise you in the future.   

[grboob]

Ypsi,

Monmouth beat IWU on 3 straight running plays by Try Yocum in the 3rd OT  --not passing!!!!

[Mr. Ypsi]

Ypsi,

Monmouth beat IWU on 3 straight running plays by Try Yocum in the 3rd OT  --not passing!!!!

True, but without Tanney's passing, Monmouth loses big time in regulation.

[badgerwarhawk]

Tanney threw for over 350 yards and 2 touchdowns in the game.  His second touchdown pass tied the score at the end of the first OT.  Monmouth took the safe route and ran the ball in the third overtime because their defense had forced a fumble and held IWU scoreless so they would only need a field goal to win.  Don't mean to take anything away from Yocum though. 

Tanney was an incredible talent.  His trick video is one of the best I've ever seen.   

[scottie]

Good memories to rekindle during the off-season. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=monmouth+iwu+football&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=4PHPU6qXNMKL8QHl8oCABw&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg&biw=1280&bih=969#facrc=_&imgrc=E_5HCyU7ubzJcM%253A%3BE72OYeScSooyyM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fbloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com%252Feditorialmatters.lee.net%252Fcontent%252Ftncms%252Fassets%252Fv3%252Feditorial%252F8%252F52%252F852a872a-1aab-11e1-a7c3-001cc4c03286%252F4ed50f795db0c.image.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Feditorialmatters.lee.net%252Fimage_852a872a-1aab-11e1-a7c3-001cc4c03286.html%3B620%3B399

[grboob]

Scottie,

Thanks for excellent photos.  It is an a little known fact that Monmouth has always had a 100 yard a game  back in  Coach Bell's balanced offensive scheme.