116th Monon Bell Classic

[old wabash]

wes,

i hope spud is ok for your playoff game.
i would hate for you to lose your first playoff game.
cause thomas more hopes to win, not just have dpu lose!

[wally_wabash]

I'm not sure that it's fair to pass judgement on Wabash's offense or DePauw's defense based on the first half alone.  Both were on the field for about a total of 98 seconds.  Not exactly a large enough sample size to draw meaningful conclusions from.  Wabash's 4 drives in the first half ended at the DPU 7 (missed FG), the clunker that ended at the Wabash 18 (punt), Wabash 49 (punt), and then obviously in the endzone for the TD before halftime.  Two drives into the red zone and one to midfield out of four possessions isn't terrible offense by any stretch.  

[D3_DPUFan]

That's not what I said.  I don't think he was right after that hit.  I just don't.  That obviously had nothing to with that interception inside their own 20.  That's a freshman throw right there and he'd probably be the first to tell you that. 

Freshman throw? He was hit as he threw it, Wes.

[Schwami]

That's not what I said.  I don't think he was right after that hit.  I just don't.  That obviously had nothing to with that interception inside their own 20.  That's a freshman throw right there and he'd probably be the first to tell you that. 

Freshman throw? He was hit as he threw it, Wes.

And if he doesn't throw it, it's probably a safety.  I'm sure Spud didn't want to have a second one of those in a Monon Bell game 

[DPU3619]

I saw the play.  I've seen it several times now.  I didn't like the decision.  If you're under pressure, just get rid of it, and not in the middle of the field when you're deep in your own end.  Look, I'm trying really hard to not be too negative about this whole thing, but that was one of the worst halves of football I've ever seen DePauw University play in about 10 years across 5 head coaches, 6 QB's, and two Presidents.  '02 Bell game first half was worse.  '05 first half against Wesley was worse.  '08 first half against Millsaps was worse.  I think that's about it.

[bashbrother]

Matt Hudson -

2008 Bell -  25-43-4 ints  262 yards 0 td's 

2009 Bell (1st 29 min.)  5-13-0  66 yards - 0 td's

2009 Bell (next 31 min.) 14-17-0  259 yards - 3 td's - 28 yards rushing (1 QB sneak  )

(2009 #'s) against the same defense...same game plan.....

This is a kid that was in the hospital on October 10th & 11th with a collapsed lung and cracked rib.  He also got to prepare for the Bell Game with games (1st half only in each) against an Oberlin and a Hiram defense.  I'll give him some time to get adjusted.

He may not always be pretty, but he is a WINNER!

give credit where credit is due, that is all I am saying.

[wab64]

Gentlemen of Wabash-I just realized that if DePauw should happen to win its first game against Thomas More, there is the possibility they would play Hampden-Sydney in Round 2. Just think--the bear and his pals can start up another thread and dust off all their remarks about "boyzz schools" and the rest of their innuendos, slanders, etc. He can get away with it because most Wabash men have heard that s**t for so long, it's like water off a duck's back. In short, it don't mean nothing. Now, Virginia gentlemen might be a completely different story. I think they still subscribe to the Code Duello in those parts (Correct me if I'm wrong, Mr Tipps). Maybe just a rap in the mouth!

[Ryan Tipps]

Gentlemen of Wabash-I just realized that if DePauw should happen to win its first game against Thomas More, there is the possibility they would play Hampden-Sydney in Round 2. Just think--the bear and his pals can start up another thread and dust off all their remarks about "boyzz schools" and the rest of their innuendos, slanders, etc. He can get away with it because most Wabash men have heard that s**t for so long, it's like water off a duck's back. In short, it don't mean nothing. Now, Virginia gentlemen might be a completely different story. I think they still subscribe to the Code Duello in those parts (Correct me if I'm wrong, Mr Tipps). Maybe just a rap in the mouth!

Our all-male brethern down here in Va. have heard the same jokes for years that we hear at Wabash.    And like Wabash, they've gotten good at laughing it off and saying what they have to say on the scoreboard

[smedindy]

Well, so much for my theory about DPU's playoff march to Siberia Whitewater. Thomas More is a fine team, but they're no Whitewater.

The PAC is even more meh than the NCAC - the 'signature' win against John Carroll turned to ash when the Blue Streaks went 3-7 (and lost to 1-9 Wilmington!!!). And even though I have some good professional friends that work at W&J - I swear some money changed hands to get them into the playoffs.

I totally wish Wabash was thrown into the Wesley bracket. Even as a 5 seed there's a good chance they'd be rolling toward Alliance.

DPU can beat Thomas More - no doubt about it. And it's a short trip, not a long ride to Vladivostok.

[wally_wabash]

Where's the Bear?? 

[Breckenridgebear]

I just got back to God's Country and it looks like I have been missed.

Although the game did not turn out how I would like, it was still a great weekend.

I would first like to say, what a day for football. Clear, no wind, warm. Saturday was exactly the type of day you think of when you look back at your playing days. What a day for the seniors.

It was also great to spend some time with the player's families. Fripp52, it was great to meet you Friday night in the lot. Maybe next year you will actually stay in the R.V.  I hope you and your family made it home in one piece. The Mulligans, Dicks, and Vogels, it was great to see you, and meet some of you for the first time. Best of luck in the playoff, bring the wood, and I will see you again next year. DannyBoy, glad you made it, say hi to your mom for me.

The tailgate scene was great this year. It was wonderful to see the old alumni making the rounds and I was glad that Coach Hill and Nick stopped by. As always, McMurffey, Baker, Spruce, and McCracker, you guys make the weekend. 

As for the game, there is not much to say. Like all Monon games, you can throw the stats and records out the window.  However, DePauw simply got out played. We had one of the softest displays of defense I can remember. Dick had a great game (except for 3 mistakes I can remember), and had our D played better, I think there would have been a better outcome.

As for all you Dabash Boyzz who talk about being classy and then are classless, take off. I never lost the bell, got all 4. Nothing you say can take that away.

Great weekend, I can't wait for next year. DePauw, good luck in the playoffs.

[wally_wabash]

As for all you Dabash Boyzz who talk about being classy and then are classless, take off.

[WabashOline09]

As for all you Dabash Boyzz who talk about being classy and then are classless, take off.

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!

[Breckenridgebear]

As for all you Dabash Boyzz who talk about being classy and then are classless, take off.

Yawn!
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!

[wally_wabash]

Amazing...the A-1 mouthpiece of all things classless and tasteless for the last 4 months on this board has a problem getting faced when his boys didn't back up his trash talk.  

Sorry, ace.  Nobody's taking off.  It's Bear season.  You brought it on yourself.