FB: Midwest Conference

[Pat Coleman]

Pat

I know your feelings on the topic---but he put up worthy numbers in an offense where you share the ball with 3 other backs--plus he led the MWC in rushing---lead your conference--again worthy of recognition. 

Well, it's a shame it wasn't real recognition, then. All this is is a marketing ploy to get Hansen's name out.

[Hawk Sighting]

Any news from any of the other schools about everyone returning for camp?  I did hear that Ripon had EVERYONE return and report, which might be the first time in a long time that this has happened.  I dont know about the rest of you, but from the looks of it i might be the only one, I am getting pretty excited about this upcoming season. 

Monmouth is going to have a hell of a first game, but would not rule them out.  I hope for the MWC they beat Wartburg, to give us MWCer's alittle more credit.  Since I have been down here working and watching the IIAC I have started to realize that it is a stronger conference.  I dont know if it's the style of recruiting that is used in the IIAC (off campus) vs. MWC (on campus).  The style of the game is a lot different also in the IIAC.  So no matter who your team is lets get a little bit of a cheer going for the Scotts to beat Wartburg!!  As for the rest how about alittle cheer for Ripon to give Oshkosh a run for their money!   

[fightintitan2006]

Hawk Sighting, like yourself, I am getting very excited for the season

They have the radio broadcast schedule posted on the MWC football page. According to that, every game in week one will be streamed. I was thinking of starting my day in Oshkosh and ending it in Waukesha, but it may be a better afternoon/evening to sit by the computer...will you make it back for Ripons game Hawk? Going to an IIAC contest instead perhaps?

Does anyone have any reports out of any team camps? There was some good offseason gossip....some old SNC studs possibly returning, LU's QB possibly not being able to play....can anyone confirm or deny any of this stuff?

Some week one thoughts...

I really hope that Monmouth plays well against Wartburg as well. It seems like there are a lot of elements in place for them to pull an upset. New coach & new QB for wartburg, although MC has to replace their QB as well and you can't help but lose confidence after looking back at that St. Johns score.

Hawk, do you think Ripon will have a chance against Oshkosh? Is staying within 20 a moral victory here? if they can run the ball effectively and milk the clock, they may be able to stay in the game and if you stick around, you never know what might happen.

I can't recall in my days ever seeing a UAA team play, so I am interested in the Lake Forest vs. Washington game. I took a peek at Washington and Chicago's schedules the past few years and didn't come away with any answers. It seems like they played some really good teams closer than expected and got blown out by some teams you would expect them to beat. Maybe it's the travel, who knows...can anyone say what conference UAA ball is on par with?

SNC should also be interesting...never know what to expect from NAIA schools

MWC site says the coaches poll comes out Monday...what is everyones projected order of finish

[Hawk Sighting]

fightintitan,

   I am hoping to make it to the Ripon/Oshkosh game, but it looks like i might have to settle for the Wartburg/Monmouth game.  Either way i will see a MWC team play.  After talking with a coach or two from ripon, they feel that a moral victory would be scoring between 21 and 28 points.  As for the final score I dont know what they consider a moral victory.  I do know that they will be playing for the W, and the offense that ripon runs could make for an interesting game, expesially since Oshkosh does not face the Triple option in regular season in their league. I know the def. coordinator for oshkosh pretty well and i know that he has spent the majority of his summer watching film and planning a defense to stop this.  I will be back for the Ripon/Illinois game for sure.  I am now split between my alma mater (spelling?) which is Ripon and the IIAC school that I work for, Coe.  Titan, thanks for the information on the streaming of the games, i might have to make sure to bring the lap top to the wartburg game if I am unable to make the Ripon game.  And since Coe is gone that weekend, i will won't feel as bad traveling to wartburg.

[rome]

from www.midwestconfernce.org

http://www.midwestconference.org/FB_PrePoll_2006.pdf

Monmouth 1--SNC--2


I don't know what I am more shocked about--Beloit @ 8 or the Spread Offense being used by the Bucs

[kiltman85]

I think the most suprising is the 7 spot that Lawrence took.  They will be a top 5 conference team this year

[rome]

from  www.beloit.edu



ESPN Radio 1380 to Broadcast Beloit College Football
August 22, 2006



BELOIT, WI – The Beloit College Athletic Department and ESPN Radio 1380 "The Jock" have agreed to broadcast all ten Buccaneer Football games for the 2006 season, beginning with the September 2 season and home opener against Macalester College at Strong Stadium in Beloit.

The games, which will include nine live broadcasts and one tape-delayed broadcast, will air in the Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois area on WTJK (1380 AM). In addition to the live broadcasts on WTJK, the games will also be available through web broadcasts on the ESPN Radio 1380 web site (www.espn1380.com). A schedule of the games and broadcast times can be found at the website as well as at the Beloit College Athletic website (www.beloit.edu).

"Our partnership with ESPN Radio 1380 will greatly increase the promotion of our Football program, as well as the Beloit College Athletic program and the entire college," said Kim Chandler, Beloit Director of Athletics. "We see this agreement as a very positive step forward in bringing the mission of Beloit College to a larger audience. Our plan for these broadcasts is to include other aspects of our Athletic program as well as the workings of our dynamic campus life."

Each broadcast will include a 25-minute pre-game show as well as a post-game show. The broadcast team will feature local media member Andy Gannon on play-by-play along with Kyle Jacob as the color commentator. Gannon and Jacob also team up for Hononegah High School Football and Basketball, as well as Beloit Snappers Baseball and Rock River Raptors Football on WTJK.

ESPN Radio 1380 "The Jock" General Manager Keith Williams said that "as the Stateline's only full-time sports station, ESPN Radio 1380 is proud to be a part of such a great tradition in Beloit. Beloit College alumni, parents and faithful fans will be able to hear the action all season long."

ESPN Radio 1380 is also the home of NASCAR, Marquette University Men's Basketball, the Chicago Bulls and Major League Baseball as well as the regular ESPN Radio line-up of Mike and Mike in the Morning, Colin Cowherd, The Jim Rome Show and The Dan Patrick Show.

ESPN Radio 1380 "The Jock" is owned by Good Karma Broadcasting, LLC, which owns and operates eight radio stations and the FLATO.com website in Wisconsin, Illinois and Florida.

[fightintitan2006]

Looks like I found this board a year to late 

It was very lively a year ago this time, time to start calling people out!

where are...
xsnd47
meachscribe
maverick
sncfb74
ticker
Old Fighting Scot
Go Hawks

[larry_u]

Not official, offical, but from a good source...

Eric Aspensen is not at school for practice.  He is at home, and will not be attending Lawrence University this year. 

No Aspensen means a very unsettled QB situation for LU, and maybe that 7th place finish is warrented.

[kiltman85]

No Aspensen means a very unsettled QB situation for LU, and maybe that 7th place finish is warrented.

Fair enough.  I think without their QB Lawrence could finish down that far.  I know that you can count them out of the top 4 in the conference

[kiltman85]

so with camps wrapping up and the football season just a week away, any standouts at the camps or any predictions on people gonna have some big seasons

[JUSTINTYEM]

Lawrence will be just fine this fall.The QB position will not be as heavily realied upon as it was last fall.Dont get me wrong the qb is the most important position on the field from a game managment standpoint,but there will be many playmakers for whoever is under center to get the ball to.

[fightintitan2006]

JUSTINTYEM,


Any idea who the new QB will be?

[JUSTINTYEM]

In my opinion this young man(Tyler Ankney, QB, Lindenhurst, Ill., Carmel High School)
is the most talented Qb Lawrence has on their roster and will take the reigns of LU's spread offence.

[ScotsR BetterThanU]

Tyler Ankney, QB, Lindenhurst, Ill., Carmel High School

Someone remind me what offense Carmel High School runs.....oh yeah double wing pound the rock and throw once every two years.  Yeah he will be a great spread offense QB. I could be wrong but when a team typically puts up 300-400 rushing yards a game you don't see much passing. 

Go Scots!