FB: Midwest Conference

[CaliRamRL6]

It was good to see the Rams get a win on Homecoming. The slow start was a bit concerning, considering the team they were playing. At times, it looked like they were playing down to their level. That young quarterback is fun to watch. It's nice to see some excitement come back to this program.

[Gaegerlaw75]

A recap from a Carroll perspective... 6-0


Well, the score speaks for itself.  Carroll was able to avoid the hangover game and win in dominating fashion on homecoming. The Lawrence program is in need of a massive overhaul, but that does not take away from the historic nature of this victory.  That said, here are a few highlights that will go down in the Carroll record books.

1.  This team's 6-0 record marks the first time the school has started with 6 wins since 1936.  The '36 team went 7-0 on the season, which means that a win against Ripon this week will tie them for the best start in school history.  This is pretty astonishing considering how long Carroll University has been playing football.

2.  LaMont Williams passed Bryce Crocker and became the all time leader in rushing touchdowns in school history.  Again an amazing accomplishment considering how long the school has been at it.  This particular record being broken was a little bitter-sweet for me because I was on the field for many of those Crocker touchdowns... but the most talented back in school history now holds the record and that is the way it should be.

3.  Carroll again racks up another defensive player-of-the-week nod as Ryan Klapper takes the award again.  He played a great game, but the defense was on point as a whole.  I can't say for certain if Carroll has had more player-of-the-week nods this year than any other season, but it has to be close.

4.  The total points and total rushing touchdown numbers were bests in school history, but I think that goes without saying.

Ripon on the road next week is a major test.  Carroll is riding high, but I think that playing in front of two huge home crowds (SNC game and the usual homecoming sellout) has had a tremendous impact on the vibe of this team.  Going in to a hostile environment where the team has struggled in the past may tell the tale as to whether or not this team can run the table and advance to the title game.  Until next week...

[gbpuckfan]

historic nature? before Carroll joined the MWC the last time the two teams met looks to be about 1950... that's almost prehistoric! 

Congrats on the nice run so far...

[fulbakdad]

So the Defensive Performer of the week comes from a team that won by 69 points?  hmmmmmm

[Ash Park]

It was good to see the Rams get a win on Homecoming. The slow start was a bit concerning, considering the team they were playing. At times, it looked like they were playing down to their level. That young quarterback is fun to watch. It's nice to see some excitement come back to this program.

Yeah they definitely played down to their level at times but I think you get that every once in awhile with a younger team.

[CaliRamRL6]

True. I wish this Saturday's game was in Mount Vernon. I think this is a good matchup to watch.

[Maverick]

How about you stop picking so predictably?  Why don't you have a little fun!  Monmouth wins 31-10...no tip-toeing out of bounds and no OT necessary.   Seriously though, 5 out of those 6 games look like easy picks--IC and Cornell are no-doubters, along with the entire North division this weekend.  I think the only game that looks like it could be close is the Scots/Foresters match-up.  I guess we'll have to make that the "scottie.com Game of the Week!"

Not bad. Only off by 3 points. Might be time to put those skills to use on a lottery ticket. 

Maybe I should pick the Scots to win 31-10 again this weekend.   If it happens, maybe skip the lotto ticket and hit Vegas?!

True. I wish this Saturday's game was in Mount Vernon. I think this is a good matchup to watch.

Personally, I'm glad to see this one is in Monmouth.   Looks like it should be another good game...with hopefully a different outcome than last year.

[CaliRamRL6]

Personally, I'm glad to see this one is in Monmouth.   Looks like it should be another good game...with hopefully a different outcome than last year.

What was wrong with the outcome from last year? The good guys won and all was right in the world.

[Maverick]

Personally, I'm glad to see this one is in Monmouth.   Looks like it should be another good game...with hopefully a different outcome than last year.

What was wrong with the outcome from last year? The good guys won and all was right in the world.

Maybe in the world of you and Ash Park, but not in mine!

scottie - It would appear your trademark "Good Guys" is being infringed upon, but at least CaliRam showed enough respect to not capitalize it.  Thoughts?  That is assuming you're not busy with any bowl eligibility items right now.

[Maverick]

All quiet around here again for a couple days.  Forecast looks great for some late October football.

Week 8 Games

Grinnell @ Knox - KC
Cornell @ Monmouth - MC
Lake Forest @ Illinois C. - IC

Lawrence @ Macalester - MC
Beloit @ St. Norbert - SNC
Carroll @ Ripon - CU

f-dad - I gotta go with IC at home, but would love to see your guys pull it off.

Looking forward to a good one in the Maple City...protect the home turf!  Good luck Fighting Scots!

[scottie]

Hmmm, we may need Gaegerlaw75 to include some pro bono mediation for the board before I have a cease & desist letter drafted.   

As for the 6-0 Fighting Gaegers, where is the voting love in the top 25???    Oh, that's right....they're still in the MWC.      

 

[Gaegerlaw75]

I'd be happy to donate free legal services for the betterment of the board... As far as the top 25... D3football.com has them at 26... So a road win with strong numbers should have them cracking the top 25... Part of me never thought I'd see the day... Here's hoping

[Pat Coleman]

That's not our poll.
http://www.d3football.com/top25/2014/week7

[Gaegerlaw75]

http://gopios.com/news/2014/10/23/FB_1023143453.aspx

I'm just going off the last paragraph of the Carroll kool-aid article

[Pat Coleman]

Well, a glance at our poll should show that's incorrect.