FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[D3_DPUFan]

Good luck, Grizzlies...I know you'll represent.

[propower64]

Any Franklin fans who would like information about places to stay, eat or anything in general feel free to ask.  I'll be more than happy to answer any of your questions about the area.  I look forward to our meeting and playing a program whom we've never seen before. 

Badgerwarhawk,
I am the head of tailgating for our Alumni / Parents Group Called the Touchdown Club.  I would be interested in hearing about the tailgating environment at Whitewater.  We travel with a nice size group and look forward to coming up Wisconsin.  As far as hotels we are staying in Janesville the night before and plan a night before activity at the Fuddruckers right next to our hotel.  Please feel free to stop by our tailgate and try some of our grub.  This week we will be feeding our group chicken and noodles, chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, green beans, burgers and dogs. 

[badgerwarhawk]

The tailgating is great at Perkins Stadium.  It's a tradition in Wisconsin and we've got lots of people that do it in the lot adjacent to the stadium and across the street behind the gymnasium/field house.  There are a few rules. 

1.  You can start three hours before the game.  You can also tailgate for two hours after the game.  The lot tends to fill up fairly quickly so it's a good idea to get there early.  Parking is $4 unless they change it for the playoffs.
2.  No open fires.  Only grills are allowed. 
3.  There is no ban on alcohol so bring whatever you wish to drink.  However you can't have a keg.  It has to be bottles, cans, etc.
4.  You can only tailgate in the area immediately behind your vehicle and you need to keep the driving lane as open as possible. 

That's about all I can remember regarding the tailgating rules. 

It's a good idea to stay in Janesville.  Whitewater is a small town and lodging is limited to a couple of hotels only one of which has a pool.  Most of our visitors stay in Janesville or Fort Atkinson.   It sounds like you are probably at the Holiday Inn Express which is near Fuddruckers.  You're only a few blocks away from the Janesville Mall which offers plenty of shopping.  There is also a Hooters behind the Farm/Fleet store if you're into that.  A good place to eat in Whitewater is Randy's Fun Hunters which is located on Milwaukee St on the east side of town.  It is also a brew pup with several different selections.  If you like beer you'll like Randys. 

Let me be the first to welcome you to the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and the Whitewater community.  We've got terrific facilities and we're glad to have you in town.  You're a little less than a half hour drive in Janesville.  I'll try to swing by your tailgate and greet you personally. 

Game on, it should be a good one.

[dc_has_been]

First of all, congrats to Franklin for winning the HCAC crown!  Hopefully they can make some noise and knock of the defending champ in the first round.  Whether you're playing "The Mount" or Whitewater, to be the best you need to beat the best and IMO and probably everyone elses (except the NCAA's) Whitewater is the best.  Second and finally, here's to a great first round of DIII football playoffs.  Everyone has it right IMO except the Bowl subdivion.  Playoffs are the best way to determine the true Champ.

[badgerwarhawk]

For Franklin fans unable to attend Saturday's game there will be live video streaming of the game (free of charge).  Kickoff is noon CST.  There will be a link to the video streaming added on the athletic department website.  It should be on the daily calender.

[panthersfan]

Thanks for the info badgerwarhawk

[propower64]

The tailgating is great at Perkins Stadium.  It's a tradition in Wisconsin and we've got lots of people that do it in the lot adjacent to the stadium and across the street behind the gymnasium/field house.  There are a few rules. 

1.  You can start three hours before the game.  You can also tailgate for two hours after the game.  The lot tends to fill up fairly quickly so it's a good idea to get there early.  Parking is $4 unless they change it for the playoffs.
2.  No open fires.  Only grills are allowed. 
3.  There is no ban on alcohol so bring whatever you wish to drink.  However you can't have a keg.  It has to be bottles, cans, etc.
4.  You can only tailgate in the area immediately behind your vehicle and you need to keep the driving lane as open as possible. 

That's about all I can remember regarding the tailgating rules. 

It's a good idea to stay in Janesville.  Whitewater is a small town and lodging is limited to a couple of hotels only one of which has a pool.  Most of our visitors stay in Janesville or Fort Atkinson.   It sounds like you are probably at the Holiday Inn Express which is near Fuddruckers.  You're only a few blocks away from the Janesville Mall which offers plenty of shopping.  There is also a Hooters behind the Farm/Fleet store if you're into that.  A good place to eat in Whitewater is Randy's Fun Hunters which is located on Milwaukee St on the east side of town.  It is also a brew pup with several different selections.  If you like beer you'll like Randys. 

Let me be the first to welcome you to the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and the Whitewater community.  We've got terrific facilities and we're glad to have you in town.  You're a little less than a half hour drive in Janesville.  I'll try to swing by your tailgate and greet you personally. 

Game on, it should be a good one.

Badgerwarhawk,
Thanks for the information.  I look forward to a great day in Wisconsin. 

[altor]

For Franklin fans unable to attend Saturday's game there will be live video streaming of the game (free of charge).

What about Defiance fans that would like to see the game online?  Do we have to pay?

[02 Warhawk]

For Franklin fans unable to attend Saturday's game there will be live video streaming of the game (free of charge).

What about Defiance fans that would like to see the game online?  Do we have to pay?

yes, this is just for UWW and Franklin fans only.   

I'm sure it's free for everyone...even for Defiance fans.

[badgerwarhawk]

If I'm not mistaken by NCAA rules the video streaming of post season tournament games has to be free. 

[SaintsFAN]

yes, this is just for UWW and Franklin fans only.   

I'm sure it's free for everyone...even for Defiance fans.

Dude, those don't exist... once a crappy program, always a crappy (dodgin'-teams) program...


One Love HCAC..

[bleedpurple]

For Franklin fans unable to attend Saturday's game there will be live video streaming of the game (free of charge).

What about Defiance fans that would like to see the game online?  Do we have to pay?

I didn't know either of you were interested. 

[T_Unit14]

Good luck to the "Griz" this weekend from a UWW fan.  It doesn't matter how "good" you hear your team is year in and year out, when playoff time rolls around I always get nervous and like to see what the rest of the country has to offer.

Safe travels to all of you who plan on making the trek.  It looks like a brisk morning and highs in the low 40's for gametime.  Slight chance of rain later in the afternoon/night.

[dc_has_been]

yes, this is just for UWW and Franklin fans only.   

I'm sure it's free for everyone...even for Defiance fans.

Dude, those don't exist... once a crappy program, always a crappy (dodgin'-teams) program...


One Love HCAC..

You ruthless son of a......
SaintsFan,
First, I am going to go on a full scale effort to have our AD schedule you guys for the rest of eternity.  Then, I'm going to start dishing out Cam Newton money for players.  Next, I'm going to get buy out Rich Rod's contract from Michigan and get him to coach at DC.  Finally, after years of laying the smack down on TMC, I'm going to turn your college back into a convent.
or
We can just get you guys on the schedule so you can stop complaining that DC doesn't play you anymore and that you're not part of the HCAC.

[cave2bens]

You ruthless son of a......
SaintsFan,
First, I am going to go on a full scale effort to have our AD schedule you guys for the rest of eternity.  Then, I'm going to start dishing out Cam Newton money for players.  Next, I'm going to get buy out Rich Rod's contract from Michigan and get him to coach at DC.  Finally, after years of laying the smack down on TMC, I'm going to turn your college back into a convent.
or
We can just get you guys on the schedule so you can stop complaining that DC doesn't play you anymore and that you're not part of the HCAC.

- guess when Earlham was selected, the HCAC determined a second institution of alter boys abusers might be more than the stodgy prods could handle?   

Has Been - why not make it easy, divert McMaster monies ala Tri State's model, and rename the college? (Mc)Master the Moment seems so much more potent than "Defy the Ordinary" which is rather oxymoronic. 

"Oh, I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now."