FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[SaintsFAN]

Most of the games finished as expected. Defiance hung with Albion for a while mostly through calisthenics and then they kicked off.  I watched about a quarter and a half and it was painful both lines were dominated by Albion...could have been a lot worse than 55-0

Thats not good.  I'm not sure which is worse, losing 55-0 or losing 13-6 in OT on the road at St John Fisher when you have 130 yards of offense.  By all accounts of the SJF fans on this website, TMC defense played very well in forcing 4 TO's and holding SJF to an opening drive TD and a final play in OT TD.  They have a week off -- then its onto the PAC schedule. 

[70_dc_alum]

I was surprised when I saw that score come in. Not The offense we are used to seeing from TMC for several years. You looked good on FSN Ohio last night almost as good as the pitching!

[SaintsFAN]

I was surprised when I saw that score come in. Not The offense we are used to seeing from TMC for several years. You looked good on FSN Ohio last night almost as good as the pitching!

Yeah thanks.  I thought there was a chance I'd be on the TV.  Too bad they got too much of my expanding waistline.

TMC had their QB get dinged up, lost a starting WR and their top two TB's to injuries.  QB and RB's should be fine... but the WR is out -- they didn't move the ball very well without them, but its a new system and they'll be alot better a week from Saturday.  Oh yeah, and the SJF defense was pretty darn good too.  Really big and a few 5 year guys.  It was a tough gig to start the year with up there.

[GrizzlyGrad08]

As I was reviewing the conference results from the past weekend, I saw that Hanover posted they lost to #13 Illinois College. I looked at the d3 poll and saw Illinois College is only receiving votes. What poll are they looking at?

[wally_wabash]

As I was reviewing the conference results from the past weekend, I saw that Hanover posted they lost to #13 Illinois College. I looked at the d3 poll and saw Illinois College is only receiving votes. What poll are they looking at?

I believe that is a Lindy's preseason ranking. 

[panthersfan]

As I was reviewing the conference results from the past weekend, I saw that Hanover posted they lost to #13 Illinois College. I looked at the d3 poll and saw Illinois College is only receiving votes. What poll are they looking at?

I believe that is a Lindy's preseason ranking.

Wally_Wabash is correct...  http://www.illinoiscollegeathletics.com/news/2012/8/15/FB_0815122205.aspx?path=football

D3 doesn't give them that much credit but make no mistake this is a good football team.  Number 13?!  I don't think so (at this time) but they'll move up the ranks.

[GrizzlyGrad08]

As I was reviewing the conference results from the past weekend, I saw that Hanover posted they lost to #13 Illinois College. I looked at the d3 poll and saw Illinois College is only receiving votes. What poll are they looking at?

I believe that is a Lindy's preseason ranking.

Wally_Wabash is correct...  http://www.illinoiscollegeathletics.com/news/2012/8/15/FB_0815122205.aspx?path=football

D3 doesn't give them that much credit but make no mistake this is a good football team.  Number 13?!  I don't think so (at this time) but they'll move up the ranks.

Great, thanks for helping the new guy!

[Pat Coleman]

Yes -- you can count on a school to tout the best possible ranking, even if that ranking has no credibility whatsoever. I'm still waiting for Lindy's regular season poll.

[GrizzlyGrad08]

Good Luck to the Grizzlies today against Butler. Should be a fun environment playing in a night game in the Butler Bowl. I'll be in South Bend watching the Irish. Go Irish, Go Griz!

[panthersfan]

... I'll be in South Bend watching the Irish. Go Irish, Go Griz!

Awesome....  Go Irish

[footballfan413]

To fans of D-3 football everywhere.  I am honored to have been asked to spread the word regarding a new cancer fund that has been established to help Tom Pattison, UW-W sports broadcaster and founder of www.warhawkfootball.com    I and my family know, all to well, how a cancer diagnosis can be devastating to a families daily lives and finances. Please, consider making even the smallest donation to Tom.

The following is an open letter by Retired UW-W Coach Bob Berezowitz:

Team Tom Cancer Fund Drive established

Once a Warhawk, always a Warhawk are the often spoken words by Tom Pattison, longtime "voice" of the Warhawks. Over the many years of broadcasting UW-Whitewater football, basketball and baseball games on KOOL 106.5 (and prior to that (940 WFAW), Tom has "bled purple" during each one of his broadcasts.

Unfortunately, on May 28, 2012 Tom was diagnosed with advanced stage 2 colon cancer. He underwent colorectal cancer surgery in Fort Atkinson and in the process has developed astronomical hospital and medical bills.

Tom has already gone through the first phase of radiation treatment at the UW Cancer Clinic along with chemotherapy with phase two starting later this month.

Tom has given his heart and soul to Warhawk athletics over his 25 years of living here in southern Wisconsin. He served six years as the president of the UW-Whitewater Quarterback Club and still serves on the club's board of directors.

In 2003 Tom founded Warhawkfootball.com where Warhawk fans, players, former players and parents have been able to view up-to-date Warhawk football news and information 365 days a year. Nearly 1.5 million visitors have clicked onto the Website over the years.

The Website that has been funded entirely by Tom has been a popular "voice" for Warhawk football fans not only locally but around the world.

Well now Tom needs your assistance in his battle with cancer.

With the help and leadership of UW-Whitewater Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Paul Plinke and former Warhawk football coach Bob Berezowitz and KOOL 106.5 Radio a team has been set up to lead a campaign to raise funds for Tom.

The "Team Tom Cancer Fund" has been established through Commercial Bank in Whitewater and is now accepting donations.

Donations may be sent to: Team Tom Cancer Fund, c/o Commercial Bank, 200 South Freemont St. Whitewater, WI 53190

The fund raising drive will also include Tom Pattison Day at Perkins Stadium on Oct. 6, 2012. More details will be announced shortly.

"I have known Tom for many years while coaching and now in retirement," Berezowitz said. "There is not another person who has given more of himself to help promote UW-Whitewater football. He is always writing articles for both past and present players that are published on his Website.

It is now our turn to say "thank you" for his efforts by considering making a donation to the to assist Tom in his time of need.

Go Warhawks,
Bob Berezowitz
UW-Whitewater Football Coach/Retired

[70_dc_alum]

Decent game brewing in Adrian. 9-7 Adrian with 3min  left in half. DC playing with a little attitude.

[SaintsFAN]

Yes -- you can count on a school to tout the best possible ranking, even if that ranking has no credibility whatsoever. I'm still waiting for Lindy's regular season poll.

Curious what your opinoin is of team's pregame notes saying a team is taking on the 34th ranked team, etc.  I saw that some in a couple previews this week.

[SaintsFAN]

... I'll be in South Bend watching the Irish. Go Irish, Go Griz!

Awesome....  Go Irish

Good Lord, they are going to give me a heart attack. . . Rees hadn't played at all this year and leads them down the field at the end.  Just hope they have #5 back for MSU next Saturday.  I dislike Michigan State a bunch, since they pulled their shenanigans at ND Stadium a few years back. 

[70_dc_alum]

It will be interesting I don't see ND taking out MSU next week.  I thought Purdue was going to give them fits.

Defiance showed a lot of improvement. While they did not get the W they had a lead halfway in the 4th before an Adrian WR made a great play on a 45yd TD.  The lines played with a little attitude which was not there last week.  Adrian is a good ball club and was predicted to win the MIAA (my money is doubled down on Albion)