118th Monon Bell Classic

[Danny Boy]

Though we had more wins, kind of reminds me of 1998 when DaBash simply needed just 1 more win to complete an undefeated storied season and cruise into the playoffs.  How'd that work out??  Stunned at the half...35-0, crushed by a final of 42-7.  Let's assume nothing in this game, nothing in this rivalry.  Looking forward to seeing you ladies in mid-November

Yeah, that afternoon sucked.  Probably didn't suck quite as bad as having your undefeated season blow up 47-0.  Wabash has never taken a beatin' like that in this game, so we wouldn't know what that kind of embarrassment is like.

The flaw of '98 was being considerate and letting the wallies on the board instead of cranking it up to 49.  I suppose the fans made up for that overpayment of consideration immediately after the game. 

[Mr. Ypsi]

Though we had more wins, kind of reminds me of 1998 when DaBash simply needed just 1 more win to complete an undefeated storied season and cruise into the playoffs.  How'd that work out??  Stunned at the half...35-0, crushed by a final of 42-7.  Let's assume nothing in this game, nothing in this rivalry.  Looking forward to seeing you ladies in mid-November

Yeah, that afternoon sucked.  Probably didn't suck quite as bad as having your undefeated season blow up 47-0.  Wabash has never taken a beatin' like that in this game, so we wouldn't know what that kind of embarrassment is like.

Really? Just look in the mirror.

As an outsider (who visited both campuses before going to IWU), this is my early nominee for 'lamest comeback of the year'.

Come on, bear - I enjoy the hell out of this thread.  You can do better than that!

[Breckenridgebear]

Though we had more wins, kind of reminds me of 1998 when DaBash simply needed just 1 more win to complete an undefeated storied season and cruise into the playoffs.  How'd that work out??  Stunned at the half...35-0, crushed by a final of 42-7.  Let's assume nothing in this game, nothing in this rivalry.  Looking forward to seeing you ladies in mid-November

Yeah, that afternoon sucked.  Probably didn't suck quite as bad as having your undefeated season blow up 47-0.  Wabash has never taken a beatin' like that in this game, so we wouldn't know what that kind of embarrassment is like.

Really? Just look in the mirror.

As an outsider (who visited both campuses before going to IWU), this is my early nominee for 'lamest comeback of the year'.

Come on, bear - I enjoy the hell out of this thread.  You can do better than that!

Mr. Ypsi,

Thank you for making sure that my posts are according to your standard. I was going to type the same response to wally_dabash that I did back on October 14th (See, Reply #16), but he already knows that stuff.

Just to satisfy you:

Wally_dabash, you have experienced that kind of embarrassment many time during your life. Let us recap:

1. Birth.
2. The day you realized that Morgan and Pat were your parents.
3. Each and every day in Pre-school, elementary, middle, and high school.
4. The day you chose to attend Dabash Technical Institute of Animal Husbandry.
5. The day you received your degree from Dabash in Interpretive Dance with a minor in Wedding DJ Technician Studies.
6. The day you meet Alex and settled down.
7. Every day you wake up.

Mr. Ypsi, I hope that withdraws my comment from 'lamest comeback of the year' nomination. If you would like, I can send all posts to you before they are posted.

[wally_wabash]

Sweet Jesus, not only is that still lame and reprehensible, you've already used that same post.  This year.  You are just awful at this. 

[Breckenridgebear]

Sweet Jesus, not only is that still lame and reprehensible, you've already used that same post.  This year.  You are just awful at this.

Let me catch you up Wally_dabash. You ready? You got someone with you to help you figure this out? Want to take notes? 

So you make some comment about blah, blah, blah, Dabash, blah, blah, caveboyzzzz, blah, embarrassment. In response, I try to help you understand what embarrassment feels like by telling you to look in a mirror. Why? Because mirrors are everywhere, even in doublewides, and this is possibly the easiest way for you to understand the concept.

You still there dabash, or do I need to slow down? 

Mr. Ypsi apparently didn't like the help I was trying to provide, so he commented on my simple post. In order to satisfy Mr. Ypsi's need for a cheap thrill, I provided him with information I had previously posted about your life.

Still got you dabash? Any problems with any of the bigger words?

I had no need to retell you these things, because you already know Wally_dabash. I was merely helping Mr. Ypsi get up to speed on your embarrassments, i.e. your life.

Got it? Probably not, and here comes the standard blah, blah, same old tired playbook, blah, blah, blah, reprehensible schtick, blah, blah, Dabash. 

[smedindy]

Cripes, if you have to make it personal about one person, then you've got no material. That's so sad...

[Danny Boy]

Join the Movement. We Fight in White on 11/12/11 in Greencastle. #occupydepauw

http://twitter.com/#!/OccupyDePauw

This is a fantastic idea!  Just wear the red caps and you'll really resemble the tampons you are!

On another note, it's interesting that the plays we seem to despise the most occured in the same decade.  Maybe this thread needs some more old-timers.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Brb, a rerun does NOT satisfy me.  After your great post #38, I was counting on more!

(And you have the temporary advantage - Wally_Wabash has my Titans losing to NCC by 16.5!  With that margin, pickers are streaming to IWU; personally, I have IWU winning even straight up.)

Don't blow it while you're ahead!

[Danny Boy]

Though we had more wins, kind of reminds me of 1998 when DaBash simply needed just 1 more win to complete an undefeated storied season and cruise into the playoffs.  How'd that work out??  Stunned at the half...35-0, crushed by a final of 42-7.  Let's assume nothing in this game, nothing in this rivalry.  Looking forward to seeing you ladies in mid-November

Yeah, that afternoon sucked.  Probably didn't suck quite as bad as having your undefeated season blow up 47-0.  Wabash has never taken a beatin' like that in this game, so we wouldn't know what that kind of embarrassment is like.

Really? Just look in the mirror.

As an outsider (who visited both campuses before going to IWU), this is my early nominee for 'lamest comeback of the year'.

Come on, bear - I enjoy the hell out of this thread.  You can do better than that!

Mr. Ypsi, good to have you on this thread.  Bear means no harm (to you), he sometimes gets agitated b/c a handful of wallies attempted to sexually assualt his brother.  And of course we harbor the utmost disdain for anything in red and white -- the aftermath colors of a rape scene.  I've seen your posts in the past and always respect your insight.  Outsiders are certainly welcome here as we can appreciate a non-biased voice.  However, should you elect to be biased, the Dannies appreciate your support    All propaganda aside, what made you choose IWU over DePauw University and the Crawfordsville Home for Misunderstood Boys?

[DPUIrish1]

this is the first time since 1995 that DePauw is headed for a record under .500 - so the comment that 'congrats on the Oberlin-esque record' - whatever....

what's lost here is that both of these teams have come into the Monon Bell game with outstanding the records the past 15 years.  Several factors make the Monon Bell the country's most unique game, but the success of these teams, with playoff berths on the line, etc., have added to the intensity, both in the stands and on the field.  There are no excuses for DPU's 1-4 record, none.  Quite honestly, it makes me sick.  The only comparison between DePauw and DeBash is that Robby Long is DePauw's version of former DeBash coach Greg Carlson.  Having some issues in the big games....

The playoffs are fantastic - don't get me wrong, but it's ALL bout the Bell.  Neither of these teams can't match the talent of Mt. Union or Whitewater. 

However, all of this being said, any of you Wallies who think that the Bell is automatically headed back to Crawfordsville simply based on records, then you haven't been fully introduced to what makes this a rivalry. 

[wally_wabash]

The only comparison between DePauw and DeBash is that Robby Long is DePauw's version of former DeBash coach Greg Carlson.  Having some issues in the big games....

I'm going to suggest you take Greg Carlson's name out your mouth.  He won 112 games at Wabash, is in the Hall of Fame, and had just one single losing season (4-5 in 1990) in 18 seasons.  When Robby Long gets anywhere near those kinds of accomplishments, then you can draw comparisons. Not before. 

[Wabash Hokie]

Irish:

No need to remind us that the records don't mean anything in this game.  One of the consistencies of this rivalry has been the fact the underdog seems to have won an inordinate number of times. This year, however, is not going to be one of those times.  It is important to remember that this year's Senior class were Freshmen in 2008 and they experienced first-hand what it feels like to lose to DePauw after coming in with very high expectations.  Additionally, IF Wabash comes into the game undefeated, the Little Giants will be playing for a home field playoff game as well as the Bell. Having lost their first playoff game two years ago at Illinois Wesleyan, they know what is at stake.

The biggest thing in Wabash's favor this year is DePauw's complete collapse on the football field.  It has been many years since either team has come into this game with such a dismal record and repeatedly poor on-field performance.  While the statistics alone don't determine a winner, the numbers below speak for themselves:

DEPAUW TEAM STATS - Year to Date (2011 NCAA rank)
Per-Game Category for DePauw
Scoring offense             12.8 (221)
Rushing offense           113.6 (183)
Passing offense            190.0 (121)
Team Pass Efficiency      88.77 (215)
Total offense                303.6 (180)
Scoring defense              21.6 (92)
Rushing defense            120.8 (66)
Passing defense            208.2 (155)
Pass eff. defense          127.15 (151)
Total defense               329.0 (93)

Despite the above, the Bell Game has and, I hope, always will bring out the best in both schools.  That being said, I am hoping for a good game and expecting a Wabash win.

Lastly, what is it with DePauw and your school's obsession with "the Bell" series?  Who gives a flip which team has won the Bell more times? The series is 117 years old.  Just because we play for a bell now does not mean that either school has been trying harder to win since it was introduced back in the 30's.  Wabash leads the overall series and will extend that lead in a few weeks.  Soon, even the worthless title of leading "The Monon Bell Series" will no longer be yours to crow about and the dust will continue to collect on the shelf high on the wall of the Lilly Pad where the bell once stood so long ago.

DePauw to hell, we'll keep the Bell.

[Danny Boy]

Lastly, what is it with DePauw and your school's obsession with "the Bell" series?  Who gives a flip which team has won the Bell more times? The series is 117 years old.  Just because we play for a bell now does not mean that either school has been trying harder to win since it was introduced back in the 30's.  Wabash leads the overall series and will extend that lead in a few weeks.  Soon, even the worthless title of leading "The Monon Bell Series" will no longer be yours to crow about and the dust will continue to collect on the shelf high on the wall of the Lilly Pad where the bell once stood so long ago.

I believe that when Irish mentions "the Bell," he's referencing the rivalry in it's entirety as that is what the game is now called.  Beating dabash is always DePauw's top priority regardless of the trophy.  But yes, us Dannies do possess a sense of ownership as we provided the Bell it's first and most frequent home.  I'm sure IF dabash ever takes the lead in that particular stat, they will certainly "give a flip."  Oh, and that Lilly shelf has already been collecting dust for about a decade as the Bell's DePauw accomodations were upgraded long ago.

Obviously the trophy itself doesn't make DePauw/dabash the best rivalry, but I would argue that a locomotive bell is a much better prize than a jug or a pair of clogs.  It's makes a sound that can be heard 1000 yds away (love that sound) and makes beer taste even better.  No disrespect to RPI or Union, but I can't imagine talking trash about "the Shoe" game.

[DPUIrish1]

In regards to the comments about obsessions with the Bell series - DannyBoy was right.  The mere fact that that is what it is referred to and called is where I was going.  We don't have to play for a thing.  The fact that I see the boys in pink lined up across from me with the W on the helmet is all I need.  However, the Bell, as previously mentioned, is just another one of the 100 ways that makes the game and the rivalry unique.

Hokie - thanks for reminding me of how dismal and flat our offense has become.  I can care less that the senior class lost the Bell game and it cost you a first round home playoff game.  Over the last even 5 years, we've ended your threat of having a 10-0 season, I believe on 3 occasions without specifically checking.  So, pick a year, this game can crush dreams on either side - I'd prefer it'd be yours.

[Breckenridgebear]

Cripes, if you have to make it personal about one person, then you've got no material. That's so sad...

Personal? You boyzz are all the same. Your #occupydepauw and white out are just recent examples. Just look around your all white, chocked full of boyzzz stands on the 12th and tell me there is no difference between you smedindy and wally_dabash.

I am just amazed that your subpar institution of Pool Cabana maintenance didn't think it through before it decided to send a bunch of pseudo-privileged technical institute boyzzz in pickups and trailers to head south in an effort to "WHITE OUT the dannies", who will be wearing the traditional Monon Black uni. Am I the only one that thinks this is wrong? This is 2011 Dabash, time to pull it out of the dark ages.