118th Monon Bell Classic

[Breckenridgebear]

I realize that Breckinridge is distracting and working with original material but did anyone catch the 2-deep for DePauw??  Is that a misprint???  They have 2 starting O-linemen that are about 6'2 215?  WTH?  Seriously?  One is a left tackle, the other the right guard.  Again, is that right?

Hey Breck - did you play?  Were you a punter?  You should stop by our tailgate, I would love to meet you buddy, you seem really cool.

I did play dabashbacker, and although being a punter would be awesome, I can not say I ever kicked a ball. I can say I never lost a Bell in four years. Never lost to Dabash, you can't even imagine what that feels like.

I would love to stop by your tailgate. Thanks for the invite! Just let me know where and when. 

[bashbrother]

He is a tough guy on the boards....  He'll be hiding behind the tree that is 20 yards from your tailgate 16.

[Breckenridgebear]

He is a tough guy on the boards....  He'll be hiding behind the tree that is 20 yards from your tailgate 16.

Is that another invite dabashbrother? Because I would love to stop by your tailgate as well.

[wally_wabash]

I realize that Breckinridge is distracting and working with original material but did anyone catch the 2-deep for DePauw??  Is that a misprint???  They have 2 starting O-linemen that are about 6'2 215?  WTH?  Seriously?  One is a left tackle, the other the right guard.  Again, is that right?

I saw that too and did a double take.  Zeus is gonna have fun with that. 

[BashBacker#16]

Breck,

That's awesome.  Just stop by - look for a White flag that says DePauw Swallows or a Red flag with a 1 on it.  We'll be in white.  4-0 in Bell games is impressive - I'm sure you were the guy that made it happen. 

Please come by.

BB16

[Wabash Hokie]

The bell is ringing at Wabash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HspSYEAa97w&feature=youtu.be

[bashbrother]

16 - 

Hilarious,  make sure to take pictures.

[bashbrother]

The bell is ringing at Wabash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HspSYEAa97w&feature=youtu.be

Awesome!

[Breckenridgebear]

The bell is ringing at Wabash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HspSYEAa97w&feature=youtu.be

The best part of that video is that Dawally has headphones on. What, does he not like that sweet, sweet sound?

[DPUIrish1]

The bell is ringing at Wabash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HspSYEAa97w&feature=youtu.be

The best part of that video is that Dawally has headphones on. What, does he not like that sweet, sweet sound?

i literally was typing the same thing when you posted it Bear....c'mon...that's a sweet sound.  for a guy that's been taking heat, Bear, you're awfully popular with the invites to debash tailgates

[wally_wabash]

Imma guess that he can hear it over his iPod. 

How cool is it that Wabash puts the Bell out for everyone to enjoy during Bell Week?  Waaay better than keeping it locked up 24/7. 

[Wabash Hokie]

Question for the DePauw posters:

Over the years (since the 70's) it seems like the DePauw adminstration has increasingly put the screws to the tailgate before the game in Greencastle.  I know the parking in Crawfordsville sucks but at least the school and the local police let the fans enjoy themselves (within reason).  What possesses the DPU authorities to publish a two-page list of rules with the threat of arrest for violating rarely enforced ordinances?  Is it the school or the town leaders? both?   In all honesty, it makes the school (and I mean the school, not the students or alumni) look like it is hiding behind the skirt of its mother while the barbarian hordes sweep down from the north to pillage as they please and then hoping they go away for two years.  I am hoping the Casey, with his willingness to get involved with the Monon Bell Stag, will eventually bring about a change to the game-day environment outside of Blackstock.

Your thoughts?

[DPUIrish1]

Imma guess that he can hear it over his iPod. 

How cool is it that Wabash puts the Bell out for everyone to enjoy during Bell Week?  Waaay better than keeping it locked up 24/7. 

it's not locked up 24/7 during Monon Week - at least for the players.  Players do get to enjoy it during the week.  I do see your point of getting campus involved....but players definitely get a taste of it throughout the week

[DPUIrish1]

Question for the DePauw posters:

Over the years (since the 70's) it seems like the DePauw adminstration has increasingly put the screws to the tailgate before the game in Greencastle.  I know the parking in Crawfordsville sucks but at least the school and the local police let the fans enjoy themselves (within reason).  What possesses the DPU authorities to publish a two-page list of rules with the threat of arrest for violating rarely enforced ordinances?  Is it the school or the town leaders? both?   In all honesty, it makes the school (and I mean the school, not the students or alumni) look like it is hiding behind the skirt of its mother while the barbarian hordes sweep down from the north to pillage as they please and then hoping they go away for two years.  I am hoping the Casey, with his willingness to get involved with the Monon Bell Stag, will eventually bring about a change to the game-day environment outside of Blackstock.

Your thoughts?

don't disagree that the list of rules that is sent with the tickets is a bit much - c'mon.  I will say, I have YET to see any of this enforced over the last say 10 years that i've I attended as an alum.  Maybe it's because I'm a DePauw alum, but haven't noticed any kind of treatment disallowing us to have a great time with our tailgates.  And it's not just a pickup that we pull up in....it's a weekend event, RV and all.  Curious to hear if you've been treated differently or just done your thing and gone from there.

[Breckenridgebear]

Question for the DePauw posters:

Over the years (since the 70's) it seems like the DePauw adminstration has increasingly put the screws to the tailgate before the game in Greencastle.  I know the parking in Crawfordsville sucks but at least the school and the local police let the fans enjoy themselves (within reason).  What possesses the DPU authorities to publish a two-page list of rules with the threat of arrest for violating rarely enforced ordinances?  Is it the school or the town leaders? both?   In all honesty, it makes the school (and I mean the school, not the students or alumni) look like it is hiding behind the skirt of its mother while the barbarian hordes sweep down from the north to pillage as they please and then hoping they go away for two years.  I am hoping the Casey, with his willingness to get involved with the Monon Bell Stag, will eventually bring about a change to the game-day environment outside of Blackstock.

Your thoughts?

Read the tailgate regulations for any stadium (NFL/College) in this country. They have similar, if not the same, rules.  They have to put up those types of regulations because some lawyer told them it would be a good idea. The regulations are a CYA in case anyone does something stupid or someone gets hurt.

I have seen statements from the Greencastle/Depauw Police which say they are not out to bust people, but just to make sure it is a safe and fun environment for everyone.  I have also been in situations where the Greencastle/Depauw Police give you a warning/suggestion on how to fit within the regulations. Handle your stuff, act like an adult and Depauw Police will be cool, similar to the Crawfordsburg Cops. They know what Monon is about.