FB: Midwest Conference

[The Roop]

Maybe if they solve the fence problem Monmouth could agree to a split session and empty the stadium at half time to boost sales revenue.

[scottie]

The Roop:  This isn't MWC tourney basketball!   

By and large, Monmouth DOES have fencing.  Beautiful, ornamental fencing at that.  And, they have enclosed enough of the "stadium" that they could easily charge admission to get into the place - if you'd like to watch the game from the home and visitors stands.  But, there are also boundaries beyond the venue that still provide decent-to-great views of the game for the "thrifty" fan. 

Regardless, this fan says that if Monmouth deserves to host a game, then......

L E T   T H E M   H O S T   I N   2 0 0 8 ! ! !

[MWCfan787]

Predictions for an unexpected wild Saturday:

St. Norbert at Beloit - SNC needs a blowout to make themselves feel better and I think they'll get it.......until Beloit comes back from 35 pt 4th quarter deficit inspiring the publication of "Out of the Comfort Zone II"

Lake Forest at Knox - Knox wins in a barnburner 2-0 with the safety coming on the opening possession of the game

Grinnell at Ripon - Maloney breaks the single game tackle record and then plays qb  in the second half for a comeback win

Lawrence at Carroll - karma game...LU gets in the win column and gets Carroll for ruining the chance for SNC to have 3 straight conf. losses after winning however many in a row they had

Monmouth at IC - IC did take Monmouth to OT last yr, but the Scots leave no doubt this yr (won't do it, they are the only team I don't wanna be apart of a possible jinxing)

[The Roop]

Don't get the Norbert folks, or is it Norberts folk, too riled up. They know where I'm parking and I want to make a clean get away after Beloits 35th point in the 4th quarter. Scoring differential vs. common opponents is much closer than many would think and +7 for home field advantage puts Beloit within two scores at 36-20. 4 turnovers and a 15 minute advantage in time of possession should give Beloit a 27-24 win.

Having said that would anyone care to hear how a 6-4 Beloit team will host Whitewater in the first round ??

[scottie]

Grinnell at Ripon - Maloney breaks the single game tackle record and then plays qb  in the second half for a comeback win

OR.....Grinnell's honorary head coach, David Arseneaut, devises a new offensive scheme: Go for the 3, no matter how close to the goal you are...Allow uncontested drives on defense to get the ball back for another 3 attempt...lather...rinse...repeat.  Final Score: Ripon 140, Grinnell 3

[SNCOLDAD]

  I go out of town for one day. To South Dakota no less, and look what happens to the board. 

Yep ROOP. You will not leave until the ST NORB1 machine says so.    You better hope the score is the right way.

I like all the other predictions. The Grinell one is great. Around today and tomorrow but as usual there is some catching up after traveling.

And remember, scottie says  GO GREEN KNIGHTS and so does ROOP!!!

[The Roop]

Enjoy it while you can SNCOLDAD. Word has it that BC is in the running for some prime recruits next year. The only hint I'm giving is that one of them sounds like a CCIW school. He's the ___________ for the undefeated ____________ High School. One of the premiere D1 programs in the WIAA.

[scottie]

Say it aint so, The Roop....  I don't know about the rest of you, but now I'm shaking in my boots!   

[MWCalum]

this thing is getting outa hand.. haha

SNC vs. Beloit: The Bucs hang around till the 3rd then SNC gets it going.. 38-17

Grinnell vs. Ripon: If Ripon shows up and doesnt play down to Grinnell's level its a 50-7 game..

Lake Forest vs. Knox: The Foresters cant put out the Prairie Fire and Knox rushes for 398 yards and 7 tds while giving up 450 yards through the air but squeak out a thriller 62-61

Caroll vs. Lawrence: surprise! LU comes out in the bone and runs the option all over the pio's and wins 28-21 to get into the W column

Monmouth vs. IC: jinx pick.. Monmouth wins by 78 points IC actually doesnt play any of their regular starters as they play the JV team in hopes of preparing for next year and Tanney rushes for 200 by himself

[Scots4]

SNC v Beloit- The Buc stops here....SNC 42-10

Grinnell v Ripon- Gross....Ripon 44-0

Lake Forest v Knox- After watching LFC v Monmouth, SOMEONE has to be better than this team...Knox 27-17

Carroll U v Larry-.....Carroll 38-10

Monmouth v Illinois College-....Mitch Niekamp is no Alex Tanney...Monmouth 54-17

[fightintitan2006]

Regional rankings out...Monmouth gets way more respect then expected or probably deserved.

Wilmeatte appears to have undefeated regular-season wrapped up, but Oxy could still falter. I think UWSP will lose again and I assume UWW jumps MC at some point if they win out. Thus, MC likely a 3 or 4 at worst and should have a home game all but wrapped up...am I wrong

Oh and I was shockd that Northwestern made it over Aurora

WEST REGION
1. Willamette 7-0 8-0
2. Occidental 6-0 6-0
3. Monmouth 8-0 8-0
4. UW-Stevens Point 3-1 6-1
5. UW-Whitewater 5-1 6-1
6. Cal Lutheran 5-1 5-1
7. Redlands 5-1 5-1
8. Northwestern (Minn.) 5-1 7-1
9. Concordia-Moorhead 4-2 5-2
10. St. John's 5-2 6-2

[d-train]

Regional rankings out...Monmouth gets way more respect then expected or probably deserved.

Wilmeatte appears to have undefeated regular-season wrapped up, but Oxy could still falter. I think UWSP will lose again and I assume UWW jumps MC at some point if they win out. Thus, MC likely a 3 or 4 at worst and should have a home game all but wrapped up...am I wrong

Oh and I was shockd that Northwestern made it over Aurora

WEST REGION
1. Willamette 7-0 8-0
2. Occidental 6-0 6-0
3. Monmouth 8-0 8-0
4. UW-Stevens Point 3-1 6-1
5. UW-Whitewater 5-1 6-1
6. Cal Lutheran 5-1 5-1
7. Redlands 5-1 5-1
8. Northwestern (Minn.) 5-1 7-1
9. Concordia-Moorhead 4-2 5-2
10. St. John’s 5-2 6-2

Aurora isn't in the West Region.

Fill me in on the situation with the NCAA and Monmouth's home field. Was their field deemed unfit for a playoff game at some point or is that speculation? What's changed? etc.

[Scots4]

Wow, the MWC getting respect. Hmmm

[piopride10]

I was gonna come on here and make some completely sarcastic remark about how LU stands a chance against Carroll.  Not to my surprise, members on this board with delusional thoughts from fantasy island actually think LU can win their first game over Carroll?!?!?!?!  Whoever predicted that, thanks for the laugh.  You know it's been a long season when someone thinks that's a legitimate pick.  Senior day for the Pios and a chance to finish the season with 7 wins (which would be one of the best season in a long time).... I think the Orange and Blue have a big day and Lawrence goes home with their 0-win season still in tact.  The victory goes to Carroll in the first ever "Battle of the U".

[Scots4]

Maybe they make those predictions just to see you throw fits like that.



Congrats Monmouth, you get to host the defending champion Warhawks.