FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Adam Sayer]

In my opinion, and it has always been my opinion, the TMC game wasn't a rivalry to me. I think many other MSJ players have expressed the same thing. I always saw it as another game, another chance to put on the pads and play football, and another opportunity for a win. If you start thinking about it in a different light, you start trying to play "outside" yourself. Treat it like it is...just another game to win to achieve your goal.

[SaintsFAN]

propower,

thats typical.  its a reason I don't believe in the afca poll.  Not enough people pay attention like the D3football.com poll.  

one day, you might understand what I mean.


adam and hurler,

The Bridge Bowl didn't have to be very pretty because it never moved during the 1990's. . .

I'm sure I was full of ****, but it had value to those TMC guys that had won it.  Thats why we took it from the Conner Convocation Center back in 1998....
By the way, it only showed up because we were done drinking with it.  

[SaintsFAN]

In my opinion, and it has always been my opinion, the TMC game wasn't a rivalry to me. I think many other MSJ players have expressed the same thing. I always saw it as another game, another chance to put on the pads and play football, and another opportunity for a win. If you start thinking about it in a different light, you start trying to play "outside" yourself. Treat it like it is...just another game to win to achieve your goal.

Adam, they do say its not a rivalry until both teams have won in it. . . maybe thats what you mean?  It meant more your last year, I'm sure.

[Adam Sayer]

You were probably the one who dropped it off at the field full of Tootsie Rolls with a note signed by the "Legion of Doom." That was funny stuff.

[SaintsFAN]

That wasn't me. . . but THAT guy was from Elder.  I was very close to him back in the day.

I couldn't believe he did that either.  But honestly, that year....the Saints were superior.  He was trying to get you guys fired up.  .  . I couldn't believe what he said about the totsie rolls though. .  that probably went too far.

I'm laughing my ass off about it now though. . he is a very creative cat.

[hurler]

I dont think of the "Bridge Bowl' as so much rivelery- This will be for the most part the LAST organized game for some of them guys. Some will graduate in December, Some in May, those  in May wont be able to do spring ball, after this we will be Thanksgiving touch football guys! Well those of us who can walk, let alone run. few beers will lube the ol' bones!
  FC alum is going to be PO'd when he sees the poll rankings, PLEASE know we on the board didnt vote, its called a "coaches Poll" (kiddin)
  This will be a good game, It is Sr. day at the Mount, parents will be pretty Emotional, the Srs. will be pumped.
  I will say this I am going with MSJ by 14! Maybe more if i can get some info on a couple players.

 

[StillMSJ]

The Bridgebowl meant more than just another game when we knew we didn't have playoffs to look forward too..

Funny because the only two Bridgebowls I won were when we knew we had another week of football to follow.  The first two years we tried to define our 'mediocre' seasons by taking the Bridge Bowl back, only to get trounced once and then lose via missed tackle by a freshman after a blocked punt in "the shootout at Mariemont."

That's why my Junior year -  the Bridgebowl really meant something.  Not just winning a rivalry game, but so many bigger things.  It mean redemption for the last two losses, it meant recruiting tools in the area, it meant bragging rights, it meant taking that ugly ass ceramic pos back home for the first time ever in the rivalry series.

But most of all, it meant completing a perfect 10-0 season with an away win against our rival school - something so few will ever get a chance to do ever, if even all in one single game.

The Lions pounced the Saints on the muddiest field in Kentucky that day and it was glorious.  Probably the one game I'll remember the most of, honestly.


My senior year, due to high expectations, we kinda overlooked the Bridge Bowl game, looking deeper into the playoff picture than just one week.  We kept the Bowl in place but our playoff dream was definately not to be...

To the seniors of both MSJ and TMC, I say this: The Bridge Bowl has more history than any of you or us were ever a part of, so respect it and go out there and support your school by getting after it - no matter what your season was like.  The Bridge Bowl is in a way, as Sayer says, just another game, but being the last game of the season makes it more special than just a rival game - it may not define you but it will put a nice stamp on a college football career that you'll remember, if you care.  It will mean something other than just some ugly ceramic over-sized Bowl.  At least that's the way I see it.

[dc_has_been]

MSJ just better not do what they did last year.  Even at 9-1 they are borderline on whether they get into the playoffs or not.  Ill. Wesleyan winning would help even though I don't see Wheaton losing two in a row.

[Most Known, Unknown.]

The TMC and MSJ game is a great rivalry, because it's about teams from across the bridge showcasing who has the better team; KY, OR CINCY. Its a great method for getting those last couple of recruits who are on the fence, and its raises the competitive side for both players on both teams; I don't know if they still do the Weight Lifting Competition, but its sets the bar for that as well! The game will be billed as Hillvert vs. Hubbie etc. Hillvert is the better coach. Hubbie is the better motivator! Hillvert will use this game to get his young team ready for next year; TMC will be a lot better next year. Hillvert will recruit his butt off and get some cincy kids over there, plus I hear TMC is a lot cheaper then MSJ. So that will be a selling point. MSJ will win the game Sat, but it will be a defensive game, MSJ watch out for the RB for TMC, good back. MSJ will win 21-14. I know my predications have been way off the past week or so, but hey!  TMC did some dirty stuff when it came down to Robbie Phillips, they made the man look bad, sent letters to the college, post wanted poster at gas station in Delhi, it was bad, good player though underrated!!

[fc_alum_84]

its all cool hurler. MSJ being ranked ahead of FC gives them something to crow about  haha. 

[dc_has_been]

Who cares what the AFAC poll says anyways?  The only thing that will matter will be where either school will be seeded for the North region bracket, which will have Franklin ahead of MSJ (if they get in)anyways.  If both do get in, it would be great to see each of them pick up some W's.  I still think the either school would be able to run w/ any of the schools in the north except Mount Union.  I would love to say that they could be Mount Union, but I'm going to be realistic about that.

[Pat Coleman]

Who cares what the AFAC poll says anyways?

Not I -- the reason we started our own.

[tricksnaps56]

If Franklin has to play their playoff game at CWRU then they'll get to play in a very unique stadium.  I lived in Cleveland for 2 years and my fiance went to grad school at Case.  I had the chance to scope the place out and man, that stadium is awesome.  I guess the only bad thing will be the fact that it could possibly snow a foot in the blink of an eye up there.

By the way, this Saturday marks the end of an era in Hanover football.  Here's to hoping the Panthers can pull one off for Coach Perry's last game.  I'm positive that Coach Leonard will be honored to be the opposing coach for this game, coaching against his ol' ball coach.  Thank you Coach P for all the wonderful memories I had as a Hanover Panther.

AMF

[SaintsFAN]

most unknown,

TMC does NOT cost less (not significantly) than does MSJ.  Until recently for GCL players, they've gotten money to attend MSJ as part of a grant.  THAT's over now, and the cost of schooling will no longer be in the equation....its going to come down to who wants to play for who....

especially with Bank of Kentucky Field being done this year (turf is being laid down now).


trick,

did you say fiance?  First Wells, then you.  Jesus.  Well, at least you picked one that went to grad school at Case.  Nice work.

[Adam Sayer]

The stadium is nice probably because the students designed it themselves. Smart kids....I remeber being there for my only collegiate wrestling competition. I was walking around looking at some old trophies and came to a football with CWR and Ohio State's scores on it. Case had won the game and the game ball sat in the trophy case. It was kind of cool to see a piece of history like that.

Trick Snaps made me think of a scenario that could happen (most likely not). If FC loses to Hanover and ends the season 8-2 and MSJ wins and ends the season 9-1 and both make the playoffs. Just something funny to look at. Honestly, I think FC will dominate Hanover. I know it's a rivalry, but Hanover, simply put, isn't very good right now.