FB: Midwest Conference

[CCAlum23]

Just like the guru expected all of my pics were right again!  Carroll looking good again and ready for the Green Knights to roll into "The Sha" this weekend!  Believe me Carroll will be ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last time the Green Knights came into "The Sha" the Pio's took it to them! Yes, they did win by a point in a last minute come back but Carroll has always played tough at home!

We have some very good match ups this weekend which will help determine which directions teams are going!  Im excited!

Duck Duck- I dont appreciate you hating on my cousin Benny!!  His blogs are hilarious and he is a beast (Not to mention his big cousin is too! ) 

What are people thinking about this week?

Oh yeah SNCOLDAD there is always tons of tailgaiting at Carroll, and there is decent room for your fans too! But one rule No Kegs!

[mwcSNC]

CCALUM23

Is there still that parking lot at the top of the hill above the endzone.  Can you tailgate up there?

IF so,  SNCOLDAD that is a good place to go.  Unless CCALUM23 can suggest any other places.

[SNCOLDAD]

CCAlum, First trip to CC and their field. Which parking lot is preferred for tailgating? I will honor the keg rule even though I find it hard to believe that a rule like that exists in Wisconsin.  

So CCAlum23, are you picking Carroll over St. Norbert? You seem to be beating around the bush here. Hmmm???

I just hope th weather will NOT be like it was in Monmouth this past Saturday.  

[CCAlum23]

MWCDAD & SNCOLDAD- Yes, I do believe you can still tailgate on the hill parking lot which overlooks the field! 

And SNCOLDAD you must be crazy if you think I am going to pick St.Norberts to beat Carroll!  Its my b-day Saturday and I think Carroll will suprise everyone with a win!!!! I do have respect for St.Norberts but the guys know how important this game is! (For them and the program)  Carroll's defense if tough! Carroll wins!!!!!!!!!!!! and Carroll's facilities and field are the best in the conference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mwcSNC]

whoah buddy.... no kids for me.

its mwcSNC.

[CCAlum23]

mwcSNC-  I apolize for this mistake!!!!!  You going to make the game?

[mwcSNC]

Ill def will be making the game.  Usually get to the games around 11:30 or 12pm.  Just enough time to tip back a few before the game.

It goes without question, im sure you wouldnt miss it.

[bball312]

There has been a lot of talk this year about the games, how bout we talk about the best players in the conference at the positions. I will talk abotu the oline/dline/backers/secondary as a unit for each team. What does everyone think? Here is what i think:

QB: Cody Craig, easy answer.... however, Tanney showed a lot this past week against Norbs. Jennings seems to struggle against the good teams.

RB: Bryce Crocker is leading the conference in rushing, Scott Perkins is more of a fullback, but those two are very talented. I believe the back from Norberts, AJ, is a terrific back as well.

O line: St Norberts, Carroll. I would think about Ripon's, however, they run the ball 90% of the time.

D Line: This is a close one to me, and I would go with Monmouths. They always seem to be a tough defense, along with norbs, but monmouth is my pick here.

Backers: Same as dline, with norbs/monmouth. However Carroll seems to have some good backers as well.

Secondary: To me, Ripon has the best. They have two first team all conferece safety's back in Kellet and Kraemer. There corners are young, but Their FS has come into his own this year. Issac Hamilton alone carries Carroll.

WRs: IC has terrific recievers, and Cody Craig has some studs in his basket as well.

What do you guys all think?

[The Roop]

O line: St Norberts, Carroll. I would think about Ripon's, however, they run the ball 90% of the time.

It kills me as a Beloit fan to say this but maybe Ripon runs it 90% of the time because their line is so good. Why get fancy if you don't have to ?? Here it is stop it, etc.

[CCAlum23]

I beg to differ!!!!  I dont think Ripon's line is that impressive!!  Obviously there going to run the ball because thats all there boring offense does!!!  Although as a Linebacker I loved playing Ripon because more action for us!  Carroll's and Norberts line is definately tougher!

[The Roop]

No need to beg as I've differed, free of charge, with pretty much everybody that has posted long enough. 

I haven't seen Carroll or Norberts (and won't have a convenient chance) so I can't proclaim anybody to have the best line. All I was saying is that Ripon has a very good one. Would be interesting to see how they faired in a down pour however. I'm sure they could still run it up the middle but if the backs can't make clean cuts it's hard to gain the corners.

[Once a Pio always a Pio]

I would have to say that the rankings posted have been pretty much spot on.  However, I do have a few minor tweeks


Defensive Backs:  Not to be a homer yet again, but I would have to say that Carroll's DB's deserve a little more credit.  First, While Issac Hamilton is in my opinion hands down the most gifted athlete playing D Back in the conference, there are players around him.  Brock Linde was named to the D3football.com national team of the week already and John Cosrow is a three year starter whos numbers are not astronomical becuase of his strong one on one ability (limiting throws to his side)

Offensive Line:  Here is where I will flip the switch and go against the Pioneers.  Carroll's rushing numbers are outstanding.  However, I think it has more to do with having the most tallanted rusher in the backfield and not the play op front.  I am not saying they haven't played well, but I think it is more of a case of playing over their heads.  It will be interesting to see how good the Norbert O-Line truely is this weekend, however, they have the size and their record shows that they may be best.

[fightintitan2006]

What does Carroll nation think about their wide receiver's letter?

http://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/midwest/2007/Falcons+back+on+soaring+path

[bball312]

once a pio... I understand your bias towards Carroll.. However this is why, in my opinion, their secondary isnt the best. They have played 3 good teams so far, carthage/monmouth/ripon. We can basically throw out ripon, due to the fact of their offense. In the Carthage/monmouth games, specially the carthage game (Which i was at) the secondary got torched. Now they didnt have terrible stats against monmouth, but Tanney for monmouth was very effective. Hamilton is a terrific dback, however, as a secondary I dont think they are the best. Those are my thoughts. However, the O line play can def be debated with multiple teams throughout the conference, I just wanted to hear people's throughts.

[CCAlum23]

Bball- It comes down to Carroll's DB's are talented!  This week will be a good test for them. 

For such a big week chatter on here has been very poor!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What is everyone thinking about the games this week?