IIAC 2013

[Puerco Espin]

Couldn't watch most of the game, but did catch the goal from JoJo Schmidt. Absolute beauty.

Also heard that after the Simpson players were announced at the beginning of the game, they walked off the field while the Loras players were being introduced. Has anyone seen something like this before?

Not sure if there was intent, but good luck trying to convince people that the entire team "accidentally" or "mistakenly" walked off the field.

Whatever. Duhawks 2-0. Next up, Wartburg.

[KICKIN95]

I turned on the match as they were beginning to announce the Loras players and yes Simpson did walk off the field after being introduced.  They are 1 of 2 things, absolutely classless or completely ignorant.  After watching the replay of the team announcements again they had this planned from the get go, because several of the players kept turning around and looking at their bench as if they were waiting for a sign to go through with it.   Either way they got throttled from whistle to whistle and were gifted the mystery PK of the season.  I think it was the only time the Storm put a ball in the 18 and was easily headed out with no one being ran over, so I am not sure where the foul occurred.  I will go back and review the replay.
   October 19th 2011 was the last time Loras was scored on in conference by anyone (Luther) let alone Simpson who hadn't scored on Loras since the 2009 season.

[KICKIN95]

I went back and watched the throw in from Simpson that led to a PK  about 20 times and cannot see a single push, pull, or trip that would warrant a foul let alone a PK.  I reviewed the Laws and cannot find an incident that would result in a PK, obstruction is an IFK, obstruction with contact is a PK but their was neither of those in this incident.  I know I am beating a dead horse and they aren't overturning anything regardless, but it burns my arse to see such a crappy call ruin a otherwise perfect match and clean sheet.

[Madhatter5]

Absolutely classless. The goalie does something with his hand before he runs off, don't know exactly what though. Team is undefeated for the first time in a long time and they obviously don't know how to act like they've been there before. Would like to see the conference do something about that, don't know what exactly but still isn't something a coach should allow a team to do.

Looking back at the replay the first goal the cameraman fell asleep and you couldn't see what happened to bring the ball to Lenke but it was a beaut of a shot. Then before the second goal happens (47:35 min mark) the ball rolls out for a Simpson goal kick and the goalie tries to act tough to the Loras forward, class act in this kid. Nonetheless, JoJo's goal should shut him up.

That PK call was horrible. During a time when everyone is complaining about flopping this ref awards a PK for it. If that was a foul then there were 15 other times the ref could have called a foul on both teams. But what's done is done. Onto the next one.

[OriginalStorm]

I did catch some of the game and I did see Loras put together a few decent segments of play with some good build-up.  Their athleticism was very noticeable at times as they closed down the ball quite well and were physically superior in challenges.

I did not see this walk-off by the Storm, but I think we need to temper our response.  Granted this is a Loras heavy message board, but  let's not call in the officials from the IIAC to make a ruling.  I am sure you all felt slighted by the gesture.

I believe it would be nice to hear about other teams in the IIAC board.  As many of you are proud alumni of Loras and stick up for your college and team, I will do the same for Simpson and say that until proven otherwise the walk-off could have been a mistake. 

Giving some credit to a previously unbeaten Simpson team would be nice from time to time.  Do I think they at the top of the IIAC?  No.  If they continue to get some of the best talent in the DSM, they will be able to provide some competition at the top of the IIAC.

[Puerco Espin]

http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/loras.portal# > On Demand > Watch Now

Looks pretty intentional to me. Where in the world of soccer does any team run off the field after their names are called? I know I've never seen it.

Unless I'm mistaken, we (meaning the collective Duhawk Faitful) have never sworn off discussion regarding other IIAC teams. There's usually very little discussion because their alumni are non-existent here on the boards.

[GarbageGoals33]

After watching the intro I would agree the move by the Simpson players shows a lack of class.

1st Loras goal was crushed.

2nd Loras goal was pretty sick.

Horrendous PK call.  Guy falls over after two Loras players try and head a long throw in.  Terrible officiating.

[KICKIN95]

I did catch some of the game and I did see Loras put together a few decent segments of play with some good build-up.  Their athleticism was very noticeable at times as they closed down the ball quite well and were physically superior in challenges.

I did not see this walk-off by the Storm, but I think we need to temper our response.  Granted this is a Loras heavy message board, but  let's not call in the officials from the IIAC to make a ruling.  I am sure you all felt slighted by the gesture.

I believe it would be nice to hear about other teams in the IIAC board.  As many of you are proud alumni of Loras and stick up for your college and team, I will do the same for Simpson and say that until proven otherwise the walk-off could have been a mistake. 

Giving some credit to a previously unbeaten Simpson team would be nice from time to time.  Do I think they at the top of the IIAC?  No.  If they continue to get some of the best talent in the DSM, they will be able to provide some competition at the top of the IIAC.

This forum has never excluded anyone from posting.  In years past there were several Wartburg and Central faithful who regularly commented.
The walk-off was not a mistake and in poor taste.
Simpson did have a nice record and still does, that being said the level of competition was lacking any substance.  Teams can go 3 routes, pick an easy schedule to pump up your record (Simpson's ranking is 252nd for SOS), schedule a ferocious gauntlet (UD at 7th toughest) and temper your squad for the future or go for a schedule that mixes quality opponents and expected wins.

[Puerco Espin]

The Spartans come out of the cellar and pull out a win over Central. Crazy match if you take a look at the box score. UD almost blew it in the end.

Wartburg, 2-0 winners over Buena Vista. I'll repeat that. Wartburg, 2-0 winners over Buena Vista. Maybe an off knight (sorry, couldn't pass on that pun).

Luther cruised to a 5-nil win over Coe. Maybe the Kohawks are giving BVU a run for last place...yikes.

[doolittledog]

The Spartans come out of the cellar and pull out a win over Central. Crazy match if you take a look at the box score. UD almost blew it in the end.

Wartburg, 2-0 winners over Buena Vista. I'll repeat that. Wartburg, 2-0 winners over Buena Vista. Maybe an off knight (sorry, couldn't pass on that pun).

Luther cruised to a 5-nil win over Coe. Maybe the Kohawks are giving BVU a run for last place...yikes.

Without looking at the box score...let me guess.  UD goes up 2-0, gives up 2 late goals, but instead of losing in OT like they typically do they win in OT.  Am I close? 

And I will take this as karma that the UD football team will also get a win against the Dutch this weekend.   

[ldahoSoccer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UoG8enTXpMc

DuHawk goals against Simpson.  They start at :44. Nasty angle.

[gustiefan04]

2nd goal was quite spectacular.

[Madhatter5]

@OriginalStorm- I would actually like to hear more from other alumni's from the IIAC rather than read Peurco, Kickin, Idaho and I talk up the Duhawks. One can only toot their own horn so many times, obviously we have not found that max number yet  . The main reason I'd want the conference to get involved is to insure that this doesn't happen again to a team outside of the IIAC. IIAC has a poor skill rep as it is, no need giving us a poor sportsmanship rep either.

Good to see BV only lost by two to Wartburg, tough for those bench players though who saw that as a game they would see time though.

Maybe UD is just trying to make their highlight tape exacting with game changing plays....

[OriginalStorm]

@Madhatter5

I will do my best to take part in the board and add some flavor from other members of the IIAC.  I can imagine it does become a bit redundant without any other schools posting opinions and views on the conference. 

I still have not seen the issue we spoke about concerning Simpson.  I will let it lie and trust that changes have been made within the Simpson program to ensure this will not happen again.

I do believe the conference has more quality players than the other conferences give us credit.  As a former player, we traveled to California, Colorado, and spent all fall in MN beating teams and reminding them we could play.  It is easier for the people in the MIAC to say we are a one or two team conference and preach on about the strength of their conference.

Looking forward to a competitive weekend in the IIAC.  Coe and BV need to get it sorted to add the depth necessary to keep IIAC in the conversation.   Wartburg has some quality young players (2 players from CR/IC area) that could cause a shake up in the conference.  I just hope Wartburgs coaching doesn't get in the way.

[KICKIN95]

Loras definitely not playing like they want to be here in the 1st half, letting all the 50/50 go to Wartburg. Down 2-0 halfway thru the 2nd.