115th Monon Bell Classic

[old wabash]

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.

i think sometimes the team with the fire surprises the "better" team.
having seen about 25 bell games, i'm not sure the better team always wins.
certainly the team that plays better ON THAT DAY usually wins that game.

[Joe Wally]

What I think really favors Wabash this weekend is the sense of mission at getting even for last year.

Agree with that wholeheartedly.  Also think that Raeburn is going to want to make a good impression in his first bell matchup.

[smedindy]

The Cortaca Jug has about 19,148 implications to it this year. Lots of interested third parties. Here, it's just a team that has met and exceeded some expectations against a team that has fallen short a bit. Frankly, I thought this game would be against two playoff contenders this season. I know DPU is 7-2, but going to OT to beat an 0-fer team at home, well, that's not stellar.

[Mr. Ypsi]

The Cortaca Jug has about 19,148 implications to it this year. Lots of interested third parties. Here, it's just a team that has met and exceeded some expectations against a team that has fallen short a bit. Frankly, I thought this game would be against two playoff contenders this season. I know DPU is 7-2, but going to OT to beat an 0-fer team at home, well, that's not stellar.

VERY reasonable, except I haven't seen many 'interested third parties' - it's almost all just Ithaca and Cortland guys going hammer and tongs!  Can't 'umbrella-wielders' and 'cavemen' keep up with 'em?

[Joe Wally]

The Toughest Day

I attempt to maintain a certain sense of professional decorum in my office at all times, but the Friday before the Bell game is without question the day I find it most difficult to keep it together.  So many sophomoric opportunities, so little time!

Luckily, I don't have any meetings with any Dannies today.  That wouldn't be very productive today.

I do have a fairly contentious meeting this morning with a broker who I am going to assume was "educated" in greendingle.

After I've put his head on a pike outside my office,  I think I'll head home, crank up the fight song, and begin drinking heavily.

Cold with flurries tomorrow.  Great day to run the ball right up the black and gold gut.

GO WABASH!   BEAT DEPAUW!!!!

[cave2bens]

The forecast for tomorrow appears a bit blustery.  It might be a challenge for the well-coiffed, linen-slacked, chablis (with a twist)-sodden, canape passers from Greendingle to maintain lit chafing dishes, properly aligned silk cravats, and spotless stemware.    

Safe travels to all, and for those of us stuck in "Sodom on the 'Hooch", we'll be yelling in Georgia - if only to keep the UGa-Auburn trolls at bay like last year.  SEC football-factory fans didn't know what to make of the Bell or the fanaticism. "Where's Indiana?"

"Impede them - Impede them!  Make them relinquish the ball."

Eat Zucchini!  We need the Band and "the Head" as in 1971 @ Blacksnot!   WAF.

[Sturdybeggar]

God Almighty, how does any Wabash (or the occasional DPU) fan get anything done at the office today?! Nobody here has an inkling of the importance of this game, so I feel like I'm about to burst wanting someone to chew the fat with over the match-up! I can't wait to get to the telecast party tomorrow. (Anyone else in the Philadelphia area going to Conshohocken?). Only wish I could make the trip back to dear old Wabash!

Come on, LGs! Bring it home!

WAF!!

[Li'l Giant]

God Almighty, how does any Wabash (or the occasional DPU) fan get anything done at the office today?

I've been as worthless as tits on a bull so far today at the office. I'm glad there are no deadlines I need to meet.

Also, had Old Wabash in my iPod playing in the car on the way here. I can't wait for tomorrow.

[wally_wabash]

Today??  I've been pretty worthless all week.  A couple of years ago I decided to do the company a favor and just take Thursday and Friday off before the game. 

Monon Stag was a great time last night.  It's good to see the two sides come together for some good natured ribbing and roasting in anticipation of our game and a celebration of the rivalry. 

24 hours until kickoff!!!

[wabndy]

Anybody have stag highlights from last night?

- from those of us who live too far away

[Joe Wally]

Yeah - I believe that my day is effectively over.

[wabndy]

From: http://media.www.thedepauw.com/media/storage/paper912/news/2008/11/14/News/Four-Hundred.Monon.Tickets.Left-3544726.shtml

The forecast for Saturday calls for snow and rain, and DePauw sophomore Mara Weber explained that both the cold weather and the location of the game affected her decision to go to the game.

"I don't feel like driving 45 minutes and paying $15 to sit in the cold," she said.

[Joe Wally]

The forecast for Saturday calls for snow and rain, and DePauw sophomore Mara Weber explained that both the cold weather and the location of the game affected her decision to go to the game.

"I don't feel like driving 45 minutes and paying $15 to sit in the cold and lose," she said.

Fixed it for ya!   

[BashDad]

This is great:

http://media.www.thedepauw.com/media/storage/paper912/news/2007/11/13/Opinion/Dear-Wabash.I.Hate.You.Love.Depauw-3097367.shtml?reffeature=recentlycommentedstoriestab

[BayernFan]

That really is typical of Dannies.  They are simply not as into the Bell Game as Wabash fans are.  To this day, I don't know of a single Dannie who actually goes to, or even cares about, the Bell Game.