115th Monon Bell Classic

[BashDad]

And that Amidon quote is pretty lame. More examples of that devastatingly clever and overpoweringly witty Wabash humor, I presume? The kind of stuff that made Boys Town oh-so-irresistible?

Yes, actually. Stuff like that.

That and that their football program didn't feel like high school II, which your flat-lining, lackluster, paw-printed program did and does.

[cave2bens]

Have only seen two items with more kitty spoor than a DPU football program:  1) a cheetah-killed, springbok carcass in Krueger in '83  , and 2) my grand niece's flannel, crib (the bed, not your "dress for success" notes) sheets. 

[ChiefChiefChief]

Sometime reader, first time poster.

The Greatest Time of the Year has finally prompted me to join the discussion.  I will embark at 8 am tomorrow morning on an annual pilgrimage.  It is one many of my peers here in the great frozen tundra of our nation do not understand.  "Wait," they say.   "You're going to drive ten straight hours to watch a division III football game?"  I could try to tell them.  I could outline the tradition.  I could paraphrase the passion.  I could explain the emotion.  It wouldn't matter.  They wouldn't understand.  They wouldn't comprehend the difference between black and red.  They wouldn't understand that a 300 lb piece of molded metal carries far more weight than that.  They wouldn't understand coming off the bus ready for war, both as a player and as a fan.   They'd rather watch the B(C)S.  We're a few days from the greatest day of the year and I for one am ready to plant a black and gold flag in the ground, shotgun some domestic, and let the the good times roll.

Also, are there any Wallies on here that aren't on the AARP mailing list?  I feel a little bad about hurling insults at guys who hear Walker and think "mode of transportation" instead of "coach who will beat me on Saturday".

[wally_wabash]

It seems like a lot of you Da'Bash boys are concerned about the playoffs. Yes the Playoffs. You need to focus on Monon first. Without winning the bell, do the playoffs even matter?  

Ignoramus.  Yes, the playoffs matter.  The "playoffs" is a general term for the "Division III Football Championships."  Wabash will have the opportunity to, and will, win the Bell again.  We get that chance every single year.  We do not get the chance to win a national championship every year.  In fact, there's no guarantee that we get that chance in any year.  So, yes the playoffs matter.  If, for some reason unbeknowst to your diety of choice, that Wabash doesn't win the Bell this year and goes on to win a national championship, then all things in the universe are right.  Wabash will win that Bell again.  Probably on Saturday, but if not then it will be on this Saturday next year or the year after.  But a national championship....you don't get that chance every year.  Or if you're DePauw, you don't get that chance in any year. 

So, yes, the playoffs matter.  In a way that you as a DePauw fan cannot possibly understand because the playoffs are still a dream and a myth to you all.  All you understand is that you're going to take your yearly arse kicking from Trinity and now Millsaps as well, and that your entire season boils down to the Bell.   Wabash has evolved...our seasons now happen in three stages.  Regular season...Monon Bell...Playoffs.  Maybe someday you'll join us.  But it's doubtful.   

[ChiefChiefChief]

Maybe someday you'll join us.  
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You mean there's a chance we too could join a relatively weak conference that would allow us to build sugarplum delusions of superiority before being beaten in the playoffs each year?

[Duster72]

You mean there's a chance we too could join a relatively weak conference that would allow us to build sugarplum delusions of superiority before being beaten in the playoffs each year?

That's the best you can do?  We suck because you can't win your own conference?  Surely you can do better than that. 

[Fripp52]

I hate to break up the banter.

I have a handicapped aunt who will be attending the game on Saturday.  Does anyone know what the handicapped seating accommodations are at the stadium ?  Thanks

[Joe Wally]

Also, are there any Wallies on here that aren't on the AARP mailing list?  I feel a little bad about hurling insults at guys who hear Walker and think "mode of transportation" instead of "coach who will beat me on Saturday".

No.  Actually, when I hear Walker, my first thought is of Johnny Walker Blue.  Which I plan to be enjoying after the succesful recovery of the bell on Saturday afternoon.  Then, on to the playoffs.

You boys enjoy your offseason.

[1837Tigers]

Can we focus on the great thing we share (these 114 games) and away from sniping that makes us look like two small town, small time high schools?

On November 13s past:

For DP fans (watch Wiethoff "take it to the house"):

http://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=14918

For our W pals:

http://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=13703

[Joe Wally]

I hate to break up the banter.

I have a handicapped aunt who will be attending the game on Saturday.  Does anyone know what the handicapped seating accommodations are at the stadium ?  Thanks

Fripp, with all the modifications made to the stadium for this game, it's hard to tell what the accomodations will be.  I'd contact Brent Harris in the Athletics Administration.  His e-mail's harrisb@wabash.edu.  

[1837Tigers]

Lest we forget Operation Frijoles, and the game played 43 years ago today:

http://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=18863

[wabco]

Joe Wally

Not sure exactly concerning handicap accomodations for this game.  Suggest you email Tom Bambrey.  While he is obviously very busy, I am sure not so busy as to fail to take care of this need.  If temperature is an issue, I suspect you can sit in the Allen Center.  Not the best view but a warm one.  I know there is a golf cart which I think is used to assist in transport of those needing a little assistance.  As for seating, regretably, I believe we (like DePauw) are not as adequate in accomodation as we should be.  That, in fact, is something I am going to try to work on in the off season ... anyone who wishes to join my merry band (of one so far) in the to work toward this end is welcome.  

And - for you Dannies out there: no I am not walker bound - except - to drink it a little later on Saturday, and do think Walker is better suited for baseball, and do wonder where Dannie Boy Quayle is these days especially when you umbrella carriers need a speller like him for the hard words like "potatoe" on the SAT.   Hmmm bet he was one of the "Rector" Scholars.  

[Fripp52]

Thanks for the response on the handicapped situation.  I did email Bambrey and he responded.  There are accommodations in the West endzone with a ramp.  Thanks for the idea on the indoor option.

Carry on...............

[wabco]

Morrison, Long, Neymeiyer, Morris, Liska, Rode, Lemond, Graham, Hudson, Sobecki, Kinp, Yoder ...... can you Danny Quayle Boys spell F-O-O-T-B-A-L-L T-S-U-N-A-M-I?  (Go ahead ... if it makes your all more comfortable, add an "e" at the end.)

[DPULefty22]

Morrison, Long, Neymeiyer, Morris, Liska, Rode, Lemond, Graham, Hudson, Sobecki, Kinp, Yoder ...... can you Danny Quayle Boys spell F-O-O-T-B-A-L-L T-S-U-N-A-M-I?  (Go ahead ... if it makes your all more comfortable, add an "e" at the end.)

Can you spell J-O-R-D-A-N H-A-V-E-R-C-A-M-P?

Seriously, Dan Quayle smack is still fresh? Dan Quayle and Zima jokes? Do you cackle to yourself while typing those on your Apple IIe before taking a satisfying swig of Crystal Pepsi?

Edit: Upon further review, I'm not even sure why you're asking us if we can spell if you can't even get Bobby Kimp's name right.