114th Annual Monon Bell Game

[WAF78]

Congrats to DPU...you dominated our vaunted D line all day...you played with more heart...and you out coached us...at least your offense coaches outcoached our defensive guys. You deserved this one.

[joepieters]

Well that was thoroughly depressing.

Congratulations to DePauw.

Let's go beat the tar out of the Olivet Comets!

[Ralph Turner]

Well that was thoroughly depressing.

Congratulations to DePauw.

Let's go beat the tar out of the Olivet Comets!

Not so fast...
The loss to DePauw was "in-region".  The committee will re-evaluate your ranking and probably knock you down 1-2 places.  Olivet probably goes to Franklin and Wabash can play the CCIW winner. 

[WAF78]

Ralph,
No...the loss to DePauw was NOT in region...DPU is in the SOUTH region. Though...the playoffs are a moot point to me now...just wanted to let you know.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Ralph,
No...the loss to DePauw was NOT in region...DPU is in the SOUTH region. Though...the playoffs are a moot point to me now...just wanted to let you know.

No, Ralph is correct both by the 200-mile rule and by the administrative regions rule.  It is an in-region game.

[joepieters]

So, Wheaton?

I'm hoping that the boys take out the frustrations of this loss and "wood shed" their first round opponent.

But, Wheaton???

[Mr. Ypsi]

So, Wheaton?

I'm hoping that the boys take out the frustrations of this loss and "wood shed" their first round opponent.

But, Wheaton???

While there are still 43 seconds left, I think IWU has just knocked Wheaton clear out of the playoffs, 18-14.

[WAF78]

I stand corrected

[cave2bens]

Excellent game plan by DePauw today - classic PTR and some well-timed deception plays - especially the direct snap to Marx while Dick was walking toward the sidelines.  Mulligan was terrific on the shallow outs, and the O-line just whipped the LGs D at scrimmage.

Heck, the Dannies were actually quaffing pints instead of Wine Coolers in Atlanta  Excuse, now, for some creative shenanigans, ala Operation Frijoles!

[DPULefty22]

Congrats to DPU...you out coached us...

I'm going to go ahead and save that one for posterity, thanks. Should put the 'Creighton-vs.-Walker' comments to bed, at least for 358 days or so.

About a month ago I was back in my hometown of Denver, and I was at Coors Field to see the Rockies win the National League pennant. I thought I'd never get as great a thrill from a live sporting event. I was wrong. My radio call may not make it on SportsCenter (though the "Homer Call of The Week" segment on Dallas sports radio may be a likely destination) but I'll never forget it. What a thrill, what a finish, WHAT A GAME!

Hats off to Wabash - Pynenberg and Russell were FABULOUS and I'm glad the Tigers won't ever have to deal with them again. But DPU did exactly what they had to do to win that football game - they almost played themselves out of it, but they came through in the end. The better team on this day won the football game.

Now, if you'll excuse me... I'm off to ring the Bell.

[Li'l Giant]

Just back from the game. The only I can say is congratulations to DPU. That last drive was masterful and that kick was incredible. It always hurts to see us lose, which, unfortunately, seems to happen every time I'm in the stands, but it was a great effort by you guys and you flat out deserved to win this game.

I'm going to skip next year's Bell game, so hopefully we'll win it back from you guys.

[DePauw05]

Here's to DePauw and a great victory fitting of the rivalry.

Kudos to Ken Owen (DePauw '82) for his great work in sharing these videos of THE KICK and the game.

http://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=20365

[gobash]

What a hell of a game.

Congrats DPU.  This one stings a bit, but I don't feel like we (either the team or the Wabash crowd) came with the A game today.  You guys wanted it, and that's what makes this rivalry thrive.

Again congrats, and I look forward to winning it back from you guys next year.  If you'll excuse me, I need to have a long conversation with Basil Hayden.

Go Wabash....

P.S.  There are few things that are absolute certainties in life, but this I feel secure in.  Your kicker is so getting laid tonight 

[wally_wabash]

Tonight's destination is oblivion but before I set out on that trail in earnest and come back and post something completely stupid, I want to congratulate the Tigers on today's win.  The better team on the field today won the game and it probably shouldn't have come down to a last second field goal.  Helluva game, despite the result.  Games like this are what the whole thing is all about.  Again, congrats and well played by DePauw...you earned it. 

Oblivion awaits....

Wabash Always Fights!

[wally_wabash]

Ralph,
No...the loss to DePauw was NOT in region...DPU is in the SOUTH region. Though...the playoffs are a moot point to me now...just wanted to let you know.

DPU is technically in region because they are close enough mileage wise.  This loss hurts big time.  Probably doesn't take us out of hosting next weekend, but definitely takes Wabash out of hosting two games if seeds hold up.  Not to mention we go from hosting the MIAA team to playing Franklin or Wheaton.  The game is tougher on Saturday and not just because Wabash is bouncing back from a L.  The LGs have their work cut out for themselves.