FB: Midwest Conference

[sncla42]

Very few thing will cause me to post I am more of an observer of the board but I must say something even if it will be drowned out by all the SJU posts.  I just feel very disrespected as a SNC football play 2000-2003 and playing in both St. John's games.
First of all there have been refference to the snc program's classlessness and unpopularity.   St. Johns hates us because of one talented but young player who lost his head and flipped off the crowd (not bench)  which is not exceptable.  Several Senior including myself said something to him after that.  Get over it SJU is was a long time ago plus you won and evenually became national champs.  Dont get me wrong i hated it too but people make mistakes move on.  I have moved on that Blake and several others never shook my hand after my last game of my career.  I think any football player that has ever made it through all you must go through to be a football player at the college level for 4yrs deserves that.  I also recall mention of cheap shots.  I was on the field for both games and did not see any cheap shot in fact I just recently watched my copy of the tapes of the game and there wasn't anything to cry over.  Both teams playing very hard and hitting hard to the whistle.a
By the way one of the SJU posters mentioned that some of the Monmouth fans didn't like us either.  The reason the conference hates us is because we have been champ for so long (till this year, Congrats Scotts).  It is very lonely at the top.  By the way SJU I have talked to the St Thomas (a team I respect a ton) and they dont like you either WOW what a revolation.
One last comment, The MWC is not the strongest conference that is true.  One reason would be the restrictions that are placed on us by the conference.  Also many of our teams are competing with the WIAC for recruits.  WIAC is not restricted and has larger school.  Not excuses just facts.  I would just like a little respect for how far the conference has come (largely to do with SNC).  SNC has never been blown out of a playoff game.  We always are very competative.  Even against SJU.  I believe our playoff proformance is impressive since we always have been bracketed against big name school on the road (except simpson which we beat).  We took Augustana to the wire in 1999, 2000 were up at half against #4 Central, the next year gave SJU a scare.  In 2003 we won a the first row game and then ran into the National champ and still did get blown out.  If you look at that game the first half we played the pretty tough and shut down alot of their bread and butter but SJU has too much fire power and had some other thing up there sleeves to open us up.  hey all the respect in the world for that.  that was a great team.  I just dont understand why we don't deserve respect.  Even last year we had LaCrosse dead but gave it back to them.  None of the teams we lost to are bad teams.  All have fantastic traditions and are always a threat to go deep into the playoffs.  Bottom line SJU GET OFF OUR BOARD if you wont even respect that.

Monmouth fans one word of advice.  Dont expect national respect untill a MWC team goes deep into the playoffs.  We will not get seated well nor will we be ranked all that high.  just learn to live with it.  SNC did and we are slowly getting more respect I believe.

Sorry about the novel fellas.  I am going to try and make it to the SJU and UWW game seeing that it is 40 mins away from were i live.  Good luck SJU, UWW is stacked

[sncla42]

oops i posted twice sorry

This is why i dont post alot

[johnnie_esq]

Snydz- in regard the Monmouth player down and the SJU student section, and though I am not a SJU student, from my vantage point (end zone Palaestra side), I couldn't see the tackle nor the ensuing event-- the O-line was blocking my perspective, and it wasn't clear to me why it was taking so long for the play to wrap up.  If there were SJU students wisecracking about an injury, I would agree-- totally unacceptable and uncalled for-- but it may have just been somebody who didn't see what happened, as it was for me.  When the EMTs ran toward the Palaestra to get a backboard, I finally figured it out. Regardless, prayers in the hopes for a quick recovery.  Any new updates as to his condition?

[DustySJU]

Snydz;  In all my years of competion I don't think I gave it two thoughts whether or not someone shook my hand or not.  Given the fact you are still brooding about an incident 2 years ago tells me someting....

Why would you base your experience, your desire or your state of satisfaction on someone else.  It's personal development 101.

Done.

[DustySJU]

Monmouth;  It was a pleasure to meet you yesterday.  Your fans, your celebration of life and overall attitude was tops!  You brought it all, including the piper.  Congratulations on a successful season!

developing....

[Jester76]

Well concerning that D-MO (injured player) he was released and taken home.  He had an acute concussion.  He is doing well and is being woke up once every hour.  That is all I have heard.  My prayers are with him and his family.

[Snydz822121]

Snydz;  In all my years of competion I don't think I gave it two thoughts whether or not someone shook my hand or not.  Given the fact you are still brooding about an incident 2 years ago tells me someting....

Why would you base your experience, your desire or your state of satisfaction on someone else.  It's personal development 101.

Done.

PLease inform me on what happened 2 years ago...and the fact that you didnt care if someone shook your hand or not just says one thing to me  you=selfish

[repete]

Glad to hear Morrison was released and headed home -- as tough as it is to travel with something like that. Here's hoping he's back to normal soon. As rough as it is to see something like that (and I've seen all too many), it was rough to hear on the radio as well.

[AnotherJohnnie]

Well concerning that D-MO (injured player) he was released and taken home. 

That's great news!  Good luck to the Fighting Scots next year.

[ruggerrat]

Ditto that AJ, good news for the Scots contingent... well played this year Monmouth, good luck with next year as well.

[War Pig]

I hear you loud and clear Dusty SJU.  Who cares about shaking hands after the game.  If you want to congratulate some guys from the other team afte the game that is fine.  If you don't, it's no big deal.  If you want to shake each and every gusy hand, then knock yourself out.  Any pansy that is worried about shaking hands after the game shouldn't be in the game. 

[Maverick]

Just wanted to throw in a few final words on the Monmouth - St. John's game from this weekend.  Pretty much agree with everything that Snydz said in his post from Sunday 12:07 pm.  He still should've brought the Roush though, ha!

Congrats to the Scots on this season and finally knocking down the door to the playoffs.  All of us alums are proud of all of you guys!  Get well D-MO!

Collegeville was about what I expected; a great atmosphere for a college football game and plenty of good people hanging out at the tailgates.  It was nice to meet and talk with some of you fellow posters.  Overall (in my opinion), a very classy program and the same with the fans except for the one student who decided to yell at an MC player while he was lying on the ground going into convulsions (sp?).  Good luck the rest of the way in the playoffs--like OFS said, you guys keep winning and it takes some of the sting out of a loss like that.

[D-Rock2400]

This is a young Monmouth College fighting scot freshman here. Just adding a few things. The Johnnies Proved that they were way better than we expected by dominating us. Their speed was unmatchable, watching film even worried me. I wish them luck with the rest of the playoffs. Oh, and another thing, Mitch Tanney is not overrated at all, you must see the man play more than one game to understand his talent. Its sad we had our season end so abruptly. And yes this whole season we were taught to play with class. Hope you get better D-MO.  I am open to any questions, just no pricks. - Young Scot

[xsnd47]

Mr Rock,

You might want to consult your team captain, probably Mr. Tanney or Mr. Zigler before posting on here.  I am guessing your team has a policy about guys who are currently playing, coming on here and posting messages.  Perhaps Monmouth doesn't, or perhaps you didn't get the memo.  I am guessing, only guessing, Mr. Tanney doesn't need his freshman o-lineman stroking his ego on the net.  Just a thought, perhaps I'm wrong.

I know that I for one am grateful the freshman o-lineman from Monmouth is open for questions, regarding what, I am not sure.  If I think of anything, I'll get back to you.  I also know that if I was an upperclassman and some freshman was making statements like "watching film even worried me" I would be looking for soap and a sock.

Is this a press conference?

Well done Gomer!

Respectfully,

A Prick

[xsnd47]

My apologies everyone.  I know I'm supposed to be retired, but he just set it up so nicely.

Nice season Scots.