118th Monon Bell Classic

[DPU3619]

I agree with that about Chamblee.  If DePauw can't get it past their own 20, they won't win anyway.  There's going to be some punting.  I can assure you of that.  Can't let the Wabash special teams be what beats you, though.  Chamblee is too good.

As far as Belton goes, you've got to pick your poison.  That Wabash O has spent a little time stuck in the mud this year.  Not much, but we've seen them have to grind occasionally.  Either make Hunt beat you running it or Belton beats you throwing it.  Can't give them 200 yards each.  That's how you beat this system.  Take something away.  Personally, I want to take Chamblee and Horn away.  No giving up big pass plays.  Let Belton and Hunt run it just well enough that they keep going to the well, if it's my call.  Maybe they run for 230 yards, but if you can shorten the game, you're even better off.  DePauw cannot get in a shootout.  They can't keep up.  We all realize that.

If you really believe in your secondary, which would take some fortitude after last year, load that box and make Belton throw 40 times and hope you get a pick or two. 

[Danny Boy]

I agree DPU can't get in a shootout but the ground game probably won't have the luxury of burning the clock.  Coburn and Steward will need to continue to make the most of their opportunities.  Coburn especially.  Defensively, Wes is right.  Better to contain the the deeper threats and have the wallies chew time on the ground.

Seaman should be fine for Albion so he'll have another chance to sync with his receivers.  Say what you want about momentum, but DPU needs to stop Albion and carry the win streak over to Nov 12 (I am worried about this game).  I have no idea whether Wagner's playing this weekend but he should be good to go by Bell time. 

[smedindy]

DPU needs to play 'keep away', but will their offense against the Wabash D allow for that?

As for the punting game - Wabash also has a knack for blocking kicks, so showing a 9 or 10 man rush won't be unusual either.

[wally_wabash]

This thing has to be 2004 for DePauw to win. 

This is probably about right.  It's got to be uh-gly for DPU to win next weekend.  The problem I see is that this Wabash team is juuust a skosh better than the 2004 team and isn't likely to go along with that plan. 

[DPU3619]

This is probably about right.  It's got to be uh-gly for DPU to win next weekend.  The problem I see is that this Wabash team is juuust a skosh better than the 2004 team and isn't likely to go along with that plan.

Yeah, but.

I think DePauw's defense is better than that game, too. Possibly to a similar degree as Wabash's offense. I'll agree that good Trinity & good WI-Stout aren't on the schedule, though.

Honestly, we can argue and analyze that particular matchup all we want, but we all know that it won't matter if DePauw can't score it. I do believe if they can find a way to get the offense moving, the defense can keep them in it. DePauw was in it near half last year - 12-0 with the football & a couple minutes to go in the first half. They just can't fall apart again.

[smedindy]

Using a 4th string QB, though, that's a pretty tough road to victory. Think of all of the snaps he hasn't had in practice with the regular offense. How did he look in the JV games? Mind you, that's a pretty stiff leap from JV to Varsity.

I would not want to see what the money line odds are on a DPU outright win. Not that I'm a betting man, and I'd never encourage anyone to bet on DPU in any circumstances.

[DPU3619]

I did say they may need some Monon magic to win. I'm on the record with that. It does exist and we've all seen it in person.

[Breckenridgebear]

I did say they may need some Monon magic to win. I'm on the record with that. It does exist and we've all seen it in person.

There is no question that we are going to need some Monon magic this year, but isn't the possibility of that Magic happening the reason this game is what it is?

[Schwami]

Seaman should be fine for Albion so he'll have another chance to sync with his receivers.  Say what you want about momentum, but DPU needs to stop Albion and carry the win streak over to Nov 12 (I am worried about this game).

Yes, it will be interesting to see if DPU can build on the OWU game against Albion.  If DPU can get a win tomorrow and avoid further injuries, they potentially set themselves up for a chance at Monon magic.  I do think they need to beat Albion first though.  I'll certainly be paying attention.

[DPUIrish1]

Seaman should be fine for Albion so he'll have another chance to sync with his receivers.  Say what you want about momentum, but DPU needs to stop Albion and carry the win streak over to Nov 12 (I am worried about this game).

Yes, it will be interesting to see if DPU can build on the OWU game against Albion.  If DPU can get a win tomorrow and avoid further injuries, they potentially set themselves up for a chance at Monon magic.  I do think they need to beat Albion first though.  I'll certainly be paying attention.

always worry about the game in front you.  I know debash isn't looking past wittenberg.  we need to beat albion.  we'll focus on all that is next week, beginning sunday.

in the meantime, leave next week to those of us that have been discussing it since last year's game ended.

[Danny Boy]

Seaman should be fine for Albion so he'll have another chance to sync with his receivers.  Say what you want about momentum, but DPU needs to stop Albion and carry the win streak over to Nov 12 (I am worried about this game).

Yes, it will be interesting to see if DPU can build on the OWU game against Albion.  If DPU can get a win tomorrow and avoid further injuries, they potentially set themselves up for a chance at Monon magic.  I do think they need to beat Albion first though.  I'll certainly be paying attention.

Unfortunately that game is bigger than I expected.  Albion is on a roll and a loss takes away any chance DPU finishes above .500.  A win tomorrow makes next week slighty more interesting. 

[DPUIrish1]

Seaman should be fine for Albion so he'll have another chance to sync with his receivers.  Say what you want about momentum, but DPU needs to stop Albion and carry the win streak over to Nov 12 (I am worried about this game).

Yes, it will be interesting to see if DPU can build on the OWU game against Albion.  If DPU can get a win tomorrow and avoid further injuries, they potentially set themselves up for a chance at Monon magic.  I do think they need to beat Albion first though.  I'll certainly be paying attention.

Unfortunately that game is bigger than I expected.  Albion is on a roll and a loss takes away any chance DPU finishes above .500.  A win tomorrow makes next week slighty more interesting. 

i'm not saying anything about the quality of opponent, but this isn't the Albion squad of the mid-90's by any means

[DPU3619]

Happy Monon Bell week, gentlemen!

[Schwami]

Happy Monon Bell week, gentlemen!

Likewise Wes, game on!

How many snaps over our punter's head would you like us to spot you?

[BashDad]

You too, Wes. That's a pretty good win for you guys.