FB: Midwest Conference

[CCAlum23]

What is everyone predicting for this weekend?  I think Carroll will come out on top against Carthage!  The last 2 years it has been soo close..  If everyone can stay healthy they will be in the top 3 for sure!

[mwcfbdad]

Hey CCalum is Carroll healthy going into this weekend?If they can play like they did two years ago they will have a good shot at a Carthage team that lost a lot to graduation.
It looks like Monmouth and Ripon have their hands full this week.Lfc and Illinois games are a toss up.I think everyone else should win.

[mwcfbdad]

I might have underestimated the team Grinnell is playing.I think they beat Grinnell last year and will probly do the same this year.

[CCAlum23]

Actually Carroll played Carthage tougher last season.  Carthage only had 87 yards of total offense but luckily Carthage blocked a punt for a Td in the fourth quarter.  Carroll has almost everyone healthy. QB Chris Rogers is a stud and look for big TE Josh Gould to have a big game.  The defense will be tough too.  Im predicting 24-14 Carroll WIN!

[CCAlum23]

As for the rest of the conference:  Here are my predications

Ripon will lose to UWO.  42-21
Monmouth will lose to Wartburg. 31-10
St.Norbert will win-close game. 24-17
IC will win a close game. 21-17
Lake Forest will lose 14-10
Grinnell will lose
Knox will lose

Im not trying to offend anybody and there team.  But from recently playing in the conference I kinda have an idea of whats going on.

Any other thoughts?

[mwcfbdad]

You forgot Beloit.
I still think Knox will win and I think LFC will get the victory.
Good luck to all MWC teams.Stay healthy and play hard.

[CCAlum23]

What are MWCFBDad and I are the only one who have opinions?  People need to get in gear!!!!!!!! 

[SNCOLDAD]

Hey. I'm new. All I know anything about is SNC and maybe a couple of past records. But I will read your posts. Especially when you say SNC will win.    I am so psyched about this season. I can harly wait to make the drive tomorrow and enjoy a great afternoon watching college football. 

[Maverick]

I've been around here for awhile, so I guess I can throw out some guesses too...

GC at Kenyon - Kenyon scores a bunch in a big win
BC at Macalester - BC continues their domination over Macalester
IC at Millikin - Millikin won a tight one at IC last year, wins this one at home by a couple TD's I think
KC at Eureka - KC wins, hurts to say that but Eureka just isn't good at all
UW-Oshkosh at RC - UWO wins but not as big as that 57-0 from last year
Wartburg at MC - Scots' D leads the way and MC pulls one out in a low-scoring defensive battle
Olivet Nazarene at SNC - SNC wins big again at home
CC at Carthage - CC finally gets over the hump and gets a win against Carthage
LFC at Washington (MO) - LFC defense looks strong in a tight game
LU won't lose this week...no matter what, book it! 

[kiltman85]

GC at Kenyon - Grinnell lost their qb to graduation, therefore they lost their only shot at scoring

BC at Macalester- Beloit played a good defensive game last year and they do it again and win a close one

IC at Millikin- Offense for IC should be good, but they don't return a lot on D.  Milikin wins at home in a close game

KC at Eureka - I'm with Maverick and it hurts me to say it, but Knox beats Eureka easily

UW-Oshkosh at RC -  Oshkosh wins in a game not much closer than last year

Wartburg at MC - This one is tough because I hate to go against my scots.  Tanney shows signs of being a star and the D shines for both teams.  It will be close. The game will be decided by less than 7 either way, but my gut says the Scots will pull it out at home

Olivet Nazarene at SNC - SNC wins easy

CC at Carthage - The return of Rogers to the lineup helps CC beat Carthage and put their name in the running for the MWC title this year

LFC at Washington (MO) -  Lake Forest plays tough D year end and year out.  THey will do it again and win

[fightintitan2006]

Heres my picks...I want to pick Monmouth, but Im just not sure, although I think there D will keep them in that game.

Kenyon 45, Grinnell 21
Beloit 24, Macalester 7
Illinois College 24, Millikin 13
Knox 21, Eureka 7
Oshkosh 42, Ripon 0
Wartburg 17, Monmouth 3
St. Norbert 28, Olivet 14
Carroll 14, Carthage 13
Lake Forest 17, Washington 2

[fightintitan2006]

fmrredwarmer,

In regard to your previous post on freshman classes in the MWC, after looking at IC's roster on their website, it is their 2007 roster, but is mislabeled 2006. I count 40 frosh on the team.

[Walston Hoover]

Wartburg fan here. I loved the Internet video your conference offers. I'm a HS football coach and was able to get out to Ill to watch today, so that was a great feature.
Quick question-I was expecting a low-scoring battle today since I was under the impression that Monmouth had several starters returning on D. Was Wartburg that good today or will it be a long year for the fighting Scots?

[fightintitan2006]

Bad day for the MWC...is it basketball season yet?

[warthog]

Walston Hoover:

Knights had too many weapons.  Defensive group was all over the ball.  Swarming like a bunch of gnats.  The announcer was having a tough time deciding who should get the credit for tackles on lots of plays.  The D should keep us in most games.  Offense will be fun to watch if the Knights can remain consistent with line play.  Lots of options including a young running back from St. Louis area that may make the Suckow transfer look irrelevant.  The kid is a punishing runner.  So many pass receivers including last years qb who it appears has found new life as a wideout.  I liked how well the ball was distributed to more than one receiver.  Sorry you used up all your NCAA playing time.

Our favorite prognosticator called it 35-0 when we met for breakfast this morning.  He was right up until the Knights gave up a late inconsequential score.  When he had an inside information I wasn't very impressed with his ability to call 'em, but now I'm impressed.