115th Monon Bell Classic

[bashbrother]

Weather this time a year can change drastically, (UW-W mess)  When I got on the plane in Florida last year the forecast was for a 20% chance of snow in Whitewater.  Many of us know how that tuned out.)

But here is what I am seeing for C-Ville, as of today.
   
Saturday

Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and snow. Highs around 40.

[wally_wabash]

He's not going to beat them.  That hasn't been the plan at any point this season.  I don't understand why that's not abundantly clear.

There's a reason DePauw's thrown for 4000 yards, but feel free to ignore that at your own leisure.  Ellis probably won't win or lose this football game.  Spud probably will.

I think it's on DePauw's defense.  There's only so much Dick can do.  The Tiger defense will need to play a very good game.  Stop the run, force some turnovers...that's the key.

[BashBacker#16]

DePauw's rush D:  They give up 144.9 yards per game & 3.9 yards per carry...BUT they played Millsaps (kind of)  

[D3_DPUFan]

Great stat line from Ellis.  I'm sure Coach Gilbert is pulling his hair out this week trying to figure out how he's not going to let that guy beat him.  

Why are some of you guys (not all) so insecure? You're making fun of Ellis' stat line? Come on, man...that's high school stuff. What stats have the Wabash backs put up against a schedule full of weak sisters? The only competitive game you had this year was against an injury-riddled Witt team...how many yards did you grind out in that one?  

Back to a more mature level of discourse...regarding the DPU rush D, wabco...it started out very strong...then became a bit of a concern in the middle of the season...has looked much better the past couple of weeks, including against a good rushing team in Austin...part of it, I think, is they've been banged up...the Tigers will obviously need to play their best game of the season defensively Saturday to be in the game...

[old wabash]

Good luck with that by the way.  Haven't mentioned that.  That was kind of a dick thing for you to say, but I do sincerely mean my well wishes. 

He's not going to beat them.  That hasn't been the plan at any point this season.  I don't understand why that's not abundantly clear.

There's a reason DePauw's thrown for 4000 yards, but feel free to ignore that at your own leisure.  Ellis probably won't win or lose this football game.  Spud probably will.

ok...i'm confused. from a danny perspective is dick good or bad?

[WAF78]

Bashbro...As long as it doesn't rain/snow/sleet, I think we'll be ok. Are you making the trek up from Florida...or are you waiting for playoff time to come?

I agree Wally...I think it'll be whichever D steps up to the plate is who will win. What I like about the Little Giants is the fact that we are not one dimensional. Hudson's numbers are down for passing this year...because we actually run the ball. However, when we do put it up...I'll take Hudson over most anyone...including Dick. And those DPU boys will have their hands full with our receivers, should we decide to throw. It's going to be a lot of fun Saturday in C'ville.
Wes...too bad you aren't going to be there.

[BashBacker#16]

Yikes, the Dannies gave up 296 yards to Austin College.  243 to Colorado College...

J-MO & Co. will be ready to roll.  He has had a great senior season.

I hope its a nice day for football but if its a factor to the passing game, I think that is another big obstacle for DePauw.

[BashDad]

What stats have the Wabash backs put up against a schedule full of weak sisters?

You mean the four backs who average 5.1, 4.6, 7.4, and 6.4 yards per rush? The four backs who have 1600 yards and 24 touchdowns? You mean those four backs. That backfield. You mean them.

[bashbrother]

Hello there little fella! Let's Dance.

J-MO

Maybe one of the best to ever play the position at Wabash.

(Another Great shot from the Wabash SID Dept.)

[D3_DPUFan]

You mean the four backs who average 5.1, 4.6, 7.4, and 6.4 yards per rush? The four backs who have 1600 yards and 24 touchdowns? You mean those four backs. That backfield. You mean them.

Didn't mean to send you scrambling to the website for stats to validate... 

[BashDad]

I hope your d-line's that clever and quick witted.

[DPULefty22]

You mean the four backs who average 5.1, 4.6, 7.4, and 6.4 yards per rush? The four backs who have 1600 yards and 24 touchdowns? You mean those four backs. That backfield. You mean them.

Didn't mean to send you scrambling to the website for stats to validate... 

Don't worry about it, DPUFan, every year the Wabash folks have a variation on the theme: "Hey, we can really run the ball this year! No, seriously!" And hey, maybe this year they've got a bit more of a case, but every year it's Harbaugh/Huff/Hudson chucking it 30 times. And really, against a DPU secondary that was highly suspect against the two best QBs they saw this year, that would be the best move for them.

I'll say this: you are more likely to see a "Saved by Zero" ad on the HDNet broadcast of the game than a 100+ yard day on the ground for the Wallies.

That's right... you can say whatever you want, but I got the "Saved By Zero" song in your head for the rest of the day, and it's really gonna piss you off. Suck it.  

[wally_wabash]

I think the matter of the Wabash offensive line is one that deserves some attention.  I know that quarterbacks and running backs almost always deflect much of the praise they get and pass it on to their blockers as the real reason for their success...and do a degree that's fair, but sometimes I think it's overdone.  This year more than any year that I can remember, the OL for the Little Giants have been quite obviously THE difference.  I'd vote for that group as the NCAC OPOY because I don't think anybody has been better on that side of the ball. 

Here's some numbers...Allegheny was the #8 rushing defense in the nation coming into their game vs. Wabash.  Whoopsie...Wabash runs for 239 yards.  Against Wooster who came in with the 33rd ranked rush defense in the nation Wabash posts another 239.  So say what you will about running on bad teams....Wabash has put up huge numbers on some pretty good defenses as well. 

Wabash has rushed for at least 200 yards in six of their last seven games.  It's not an anomaly anymore...it's an identity. 

[wally_wabash]

You mean the four backs who average 5.1, 4.6, 7.4, and 6.4 yards per rush? The four backs who have 1600 yards and 24 touchdowns? You mean those four backs. That backfield. You mean them.

Didn't mean to send you scrambling to the website for stats to validate... 

Don't worry about it, DPUFan, every year the Wabash folks have a variation on the theme: "Hey, we can really run the ball this year! No, seriously!" And hey, maybe this year they've got a bit more of a case, but every year it's Harbaugh/Huff/Hudson chucking it 30 times. And really, against a DPU secondary that was highly suspect against the two best QBs they saw this year, that would be the best move for them.

I'll say this: you are more likely to see a "Saved by Zero" ad on the HDNet broadcast of the game than a 100+ yard day on the ground for the Wallies.

That's right... you can say whatever you want, but I got the "Saved By Zero" song in your head for the rest of the day, and it's really gonna piss you off. Suck it.  

It is different this year.  Hudson hasn't thrown 30 times in a game in a month.  In fact, he hasn't thrown 20 times in a game in a month.  I'll go ahead and say now that if Hudson throws 30 times on Saturday, that's probably a GOOD thing for DePauw...of course, that could also come straight from the "be careful what you wish for" file. 

And I watched the NFL all day yesterday...that stupid saved by zero jingle has been embedded in my brain for well over 24 hours now. 

[D3_DPUFan]

Don't worry about it, DPUFan, every year the Wabash folks have a variation on the theme: "Hey, we can really run the ball this year! No, seriously!" And hey, maybe this year they've got a bit more of a case, but every year it's Harbaugh/Huff/Hudson chucking it 30 times. And really, against a DPU secondary that was highly suspect against the two best QBs they saw this year, that would be the best move for them.

I'll say this: you are more likely to see a "Saved by Zero" ad on the HDNet broadcast of the game than a 100+ yard day on the ground for the Wallies.

That's right... you can say whatever you want, but I got the "Saved By Zero" song in your head for the rest of the day, and it's really gonna piss you off. Suck it.