FB: Midwest Conference

tps040580 · September 14, 2005, 04:24:52 PM

This matchup might be a bit overrated. The final score of the Beloit game was deceptive. SNC was comfortably ahead going into the fourth quarter and just didn't put it away. I have to believe that the SNC QB will get better as the season goes on, and that MC would have to mistake free to win the game. SNC might not be as dominant as previous years, and I think losing Howard and some of the staff to LU might be part of the reason for the early season lull, but until they lose I can see it happening.

If somehow Monmouth does win, opportunities open up for LFC, Carroll, and IC to sneak into the picture and try to get at very least a chop of the crown. It would make for a much more interesting October and November to say the least.

Old Fighting Scot · September 14, 2005, 04:34:14 PM

MC can score, they have shown that. from the last few games i have seen vs. SNC the problem has been stopping the run. if MC can stop the run, we could be seeing a change of the guard this weekend. in their last 5 games, MC has given up on average 250 rushing yards. If you cant run the ball, you have to throw it, and if you throw it a lot with a young QB, you have more chances to turn it over. We Shall See.....

PapaSmurf · September 14, 2005, 09:23:55 PM

As far as SNC's defense is concerned they have some areas where they need to do better. The corners are getting burned for big plays including a fifty yard td in the Beloit game when they were in cover three. This is a problem they had much of last year but to go along with that they have no sacks which puts even more pressure on the dbacks. The give away/take away ratio is 8 to 1 so along with the offense cutting down on turnovers the defense needs to start creating some.

Early · September 15, 2005, 08:57:21 AM

Is anyone else excited for Ripon vs. Lawrence this weekend? It may not be a match considered "playing for the MWC champ" but it still is one of the oldest and best rivalries in Wisconsin.

ScoutTeamHero · September 15, 2005, 09:37:01 PM

Did SNC posters all go on vacation at the same time. Sure you were beat down by WW but this game against MC will make or break your season. Anything can happen.

Lines

Ripon -13
Carrol -18.5
SNC -2.5
BC/LFC Even

FloridaScot · September 17, 2005, 12:51:28 AM

Hey Punter,
Hows the mid western life treating ya?
All is hot and humid down here in sunny Fla. So I'm hoping the Scoties can get it done against Norberts tomorrow. I know it would make this alumni pretty dang excited. I'm sure Steve, Chad, and Dave will have them fired up. I've been meaning to call Ragone and tell him my special forces down here are averaging a blocked punt a game. Can you tell me how Bushy has been doing. I miss that little fella.
Well lets hear it for those Fighting Scots
I'm starting to feel that good ol Scotitude.
The Rooster

Maverick · September 17, 2005, 12:25:39 PM

Quote from: FloridaScot on September 17, 2005, 12:51:28 AM
Hey Punter,
Hows the mid western life treating ya?
All is hot and humid down here in sunny Fla. So I'm hoping the Scoties can get it done against Norberts tomorrow. I know it would make this alumni pretty dang excited. I'm sure Steve, Chad, and Dave will have them fired up. I've been meaning to call Ragone and tell him my special forces down here are averaging a blocked punt a game. Can you tell me how Bushy has been doing. I miss that little fella.
Well lets hear it for those Fighting Scots
I'm starting to feel that good ol Scotitude.
The Rooster

Florida Scot,
Great to see another Fighting Scot back here on the board along with myself and Old Fighting Scot! The Midwestern life is ok these days. Still had been fairly hot and humid around here until a few days ago when I think fall finally arrived with some cooler weather. Good to hear your special forces are bringing it again like they did last fall. As for Bushy--he's started both games, made a few tackles, and even recovered a fumble last week against Ripon. Off the field, I've seen him around a few times and he seems good.

On to today's game... You know the 3 amigos will have the Scotties fired up and ready to go. I'm hoping like you that they can play their game and come away with a win. It would make this alumni (and lots of others) pretty excited as well. Just a couple hours til kickoff, can't wait to listen to it on the radio. PMS!!!

Old Fighting Scot · September 17, 2005, 04:44:47 PM

I need an update on the SNC vs MC game, im way out in cali and the audio feed isnt working. Help me out maverick!!!

Maverick · September 17, 2005, 05:13:35 PM

FINAL SCORE:
Monmouth 28 - St. Norbert 20

Way to go Fighting Scots! Great job to keep fighting back after being down for alot of the game. All of us MC alumni are proud of you!

PMS!!!

ballhawk42 · September 17, 2005, 05:25:29 PM

Norbert who????Norbert what???

FloridaScot · September 17, 2005, 05:49:13 PM

Way to go scoties,
It's a great day to be a scot.
All of the Fighting Scots down here are Damn proud of you guys. Coaches great job and congrates. I've been saving my pennies for a ticket up for the Turkey Bowl. I need a nap.
PMS, The Rooster is crowin

Old Fighting Scot · September 17, 2005, 06:00:44 PM

way to go scotties!!! yes, it definitely is a great day to be a SCOT!!

wnc52 · September 17, 2005, 06:50:37 PM

Hey, I'm an IC guy and I'm still thrilled Monmouth won today. Considering how quiet this board has been since the Whitewater game, I'm guessing the Norbert guys will be extremely quiet now!

ps. Any IC updates today?

sncla42 · September 17, 2005, 07:56:37 PM

appearently you guys dont know us Norbert's guys so well. It is nearly imposible to shut us up. It has probably been quiet on the board from the SNC guys because we were not into this game as much as everyone else. I know I did really pay to much attention because for the last several years we had been hearing that monmouth may knock us off. But had not got it done against SNC and it wasn't even close several of those years. BUT I was wrong. The SCOTTS got it done. Congrats to those guys. Keep fighting knights. IT has been a tough year with a tons of destractions especially on the Defensive side (not to said that is why they lost, no disrespect to the Scotts) Keep it up fellas the season is not over. All this means is that the title will be decided alot later than normal.

warhawkalum · September 17, 2005, 11:42:54 PM

Finally it happens,
The mighty Green Knights are knocked dowqn in the great Midwest conference.
Congratulations Monmouth, Hopfully this will not detract the Green Knights too much,as they will hopefully win a share of the title again.As thats what they have been doing since Purtil showed up.
I am glad too see that the warhawk destruction of the Green Knights was not a fluke,and we just put a small dent in their armor. Which The scotts took advantage of.
Good luck to everyone in the Midwest conference the rest of the way and hopefuylly the WIAC will see one of your teams in the playoffs at their stadiums.

FB: Midwest Conference

warhawkalum