115th Monon Bell Classic

[Li'l Giant]

You are assuming a lot from my posts. I merely make references to Da'Bashes lack of women, how you are awkward around women, how there is not a chance any attractive women with half a brain would ever want to spend time at Da'Bash, and how an outside observer would believe that you enjoy the comfort of being around other men.

I've assumed nothing. You've spelled out quite clearly (albeit incorrectly) what your "beliefs" are.

Keep on trollin'.

[BayernFan]

Wabash has been absolutely blowing away the competition.

Given the discussion on this thread, a poor choice of words, don't you think? 

I am beginning to think that all you Dannies think about is sex.   

For what reason, I can only speculate

[Schwami]

bayernfan, has there been a more somber day for both teams than the '80 game at Hollett that ended in a tie?  Wabash got to keep the Bell that day on a technicality.

[BayernFan]

bayernfan, has there been a more somber day for both teams than the '80 game at Hollett that ended in a tie?  Wabash got to keep the Bell that day on a technicality.

I remember as a junior wondering what was going to happen in the case of a tie.  For a few minutes there a rumor circulated that it would have to go to DPU for half the year, then Wabash!!! 

So when I found out that Bell-less team has to WIN it to get it back, I felt a LOT better!!!

And when the tie happened in 1992, one of my frat brothers was on the bell wagon, gleefully ringing the Bell as the DPU players trudged back to their locker room...... all the while yelling at them.... "That's right Dannies...... it's as good as a win.... you LOST!!!  No Bell for you!!!!"   

That was funny. 

But not as funny as the pep talk he gave the team after the '91 win the year before when he (an inebriated ALUM mind you.... older than ME)  went into the Wabash locker room with the team after their return from Greencastle.  He had all the players take a knee.... the coaches looking on..... as he climbed a table and told them how PROUD he and Wabash nation was of their effort on the enemy gridiron!!!!   It was a pretty good speech!!!  GAWD that was funny.

He'll be there, too.  His attendance streak is 4 years longer than mine.  Always wearing his Sphinx pot... as do I.

[BayernFan]

Bayern,
I hope you're right, but I can't see that point spread.  These teams are too evenly matched for a blow out of that proportion.

I understand your point. But I don't think that they are all that evenly matched.  At home this year, only one team (Wooster) has scored more than 7 points.  Wabash has scored no less than 45 points, and averages 51 points and gives up 11 points.

DPU has done OK.  They are a fine team.  However, while Wabash has been destroying its competition at home and on the road, DPU has been beating .500 and below teams by on the road by only 13 and 3 points in its two wins.  When they went on the road to play teams at Wabash's level (#4 Millsaps and Trinity), they got hammered 55-13 by Millsaps and gave up.... guess what?...... 45  to Trinity in a 45-32 loss.

Even at home against OK and sub .500 competition.... DPU has only won by 7 against 2-7 Sewanee, 10 against 3-6 Birmingham, and  3 in OT against 0-8 Colorado, and 16 against 3-6 Rhodes.  They did very well in their first game against 5-4 Anderson, beating them 55-13.  But that was their first game. 

In trying to find something comparable to this game... one can look at DPU going on the road at Millsaps and getting crushed.  Also, Wabash dominated Wash U on the road, which lost to Rhodes on the road by 18.  DPU beat Rhodes at home by 16.  So is DPU about as good as Wash U?

Or maybe Wooster, another 7-2 team (5-1 in conference to DPU's 5-2)?  A team that Wabash dominated at home..... putting 45 on the board in its worst home game offensive performance..... and giving up 24?

Either way, I think that either DPU is facing Millsaps again on the road.... or.....

Wabash is hosting another Wooster.

What I think really favors Wabash this weekend is the sense of mission at getting even for last year.  The guys know that a decent seed can be lost with a loss, just like an awesome seed last year was lost.  I just don't think that will happen this year.   They are pretty much a coiled machine with real clear goals ever since the Witt game.  The Dannies are just another stepping stone.  Remember, in 2002 DPU came in 7-2 (5-1) as well, and had their hats handed to em 35-7, and it wasn't that close.  I think Wabash is better now than then.

As for the margin...... this is the Bell Game...... and although both sides are up for it...... there have been blowouts before.  Given Wabash's offense and scoring margins this season (especially at home), I think that the Bell Game will be no different.  Look for Wabash to put not just 45 points, but over 50 on the Dannies.  That is what the Bell Game/Playoff motivation for Wabash will do.

We shall see.

[smedindy]

I can't believe I agree with a Danny on something.

Fortunately, it only was Crystal Pepsi. Mark me for the 'pro' Crystal Pepsi column!

//Zima's still stanky...

[Breckenridgebear]

Remember 1998? Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

[DPULefty22]

Remember 1998? Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Never mind '98. I'm starting to wonder if they remember '07. 

[Breckenridgebear]

As much as I have enjoyed my time with you Da'Bash boyzz and DePauw Men, I am off to catch a flight to the midwest for this weekends activities. Hopefully we can continue our conversation before and after the game. Come by the DePauw R.V. lot, I will buy you all a drink, friend and foe alike.

Go DPU

[wab64]

As much as I have enjoyed my time with you Da'Bash boyzz and DePauw Men, I am off to catch a flight to the midwest for this weekends activities. Hopefully we can continue our conversation before and after the game. Come by the DePauw R.V. lot, I will buy you all a drink, friend and foe alike.

Go DPU
             - Thank Goodness!!!!  He can hit on the flight attendants.

[old wabash]

What I think really favors Wabash this weekend is the sense of mission at getting even for last year.  The guys know that a decent seed can be lost with a loss, just like an awesome seed last year was lost.  I just don't think that will happen this year.   They are pretty much a coiled machine with real clear goals ever since the Witt game.  The Dannies are just another stepping stone.  Remember, in 2002 DPU came in 7-2 (5-1) as well, and had their hats handed to em 35-7, and it wasn't that close.  I think Wabash is better now than then.

bayernfan,

i agree 100%...
i think the team does remember 2007.
i think they are still embarassed about the bell.
i think they still have a home winning streak to protect.
i think all these things favor bash being the fired-up team on sat.
and they have performed well... especially when they played with fire in their bellies.


GET THE BELL!!!!!!!

[smedindy]

I don't think and Wally or Danny forgets Bell losses. So that's not an issue.

What is an issue is that Wabash can't lose the battle up front.

[DPULefty22]

I find the notion that any one team will be more fired up than the other for the FREAKING MONON BELL to be patently absurd.

And smed, you're right - that was exactly what happened last season, and even though DPU will be much more pass-heavy than last year, if you aren't knocking Dick in the dirt, he's going to have a big day. And as has already been stated, the Tiger passing attack almost functions like a running game in that they'll take the 4-5 yard gains and chew up clock on their way down the field.

[Mr. Ypsi]

I don't mean to alarm you guys, but the Cortaca Jug discussion is already on page 21.  You'd better step it up if you wanna remain THE rivalry game!

[old wabash]

I don't think and Wally or Danny forgets Bell losses. So that's not an issue.

What is an issue is that Wabash can't lose the battle up front.

smeds,

i did not mean to imply any one had amnesia.
i mean i think bash has had a bitter taste in its mouth since last year...
and when you corner something that "always fights" you about to have a real fight on your hands!!!
the tiggers better be ready