IIAC 2013

gustiefan04 · November 05, 2013, 01:40:40 PM

Wartburg's schedule was pretty tough...but it only ranks 5th overall in the North Region by the NCAA regional ranking criteria.

In general, its very tough for GK's who faces so few shots to get the nod when it comes to end of season honors. Its one of the pitfalls when playing for a team with such a strong backline.

We saw this at GAC 2 years in a row, 03 and 04. We had 2 keepers who split time through the regular season, finished were 1 & 2 in the nation in GAA, and neither got much in the way of post season awards, despite being very deserving.

I do find it a bit odd that Milkent doesn't take his own goal kicks, I noticed this at Wheaton. But ultimately, the GK's job is to keep the ball out of the back of the next. Taking goal kicks is not something most would consider when evaluation a GK...

Puerco Espin · November 06, 2013, 09:30:18 AM

Predictions for tonight?

Loras 4 - Simpson 0
Luther 2 - Wartburg 1

Madhatter5 · November 06, 2013, 10:15:49 AM

Loras 3 - Simpson 0
Luther 2 - Wartburg 3 (2OT)

KICKIN95 · November 06, 2013, 10:33:07 AM

Loras 3-0 Simpson

Wartburg 3-1 Luther, I don't think the DuHawk faithful are giving Wartburg enough respect. Keep your eyes on their forwards they are speedy and their mids like to creep when you turn your head.

When Loras meets Wartburg in the finals it will be a good match. Loras has to play their match and remember how they didn't give enough respect to Wartburg the first time around. Let that stew in the DuHawks minds and I think the mission will be clear. Take the match by the balls and play how only Loras knows how. The Rock Bowl is the Sacred Acre and defeat is not an option!

PaulNewman · November 06, 2013, 11:55:15 AM

Love you Loras guys. Actually now a Loras fan which makes no sense at all.

Quote of the year -- "Take a bow Tommy."

Madhatter5 · November 06, 2013, 12:54:49 PM

Quote from: KICKIN95 on November 06, 2013, 10:33:07 AM
Wartburg 3-1 Luther, I don't think the DuHawk faithful are giving Wartburg enough respect. Keep your eyes on their forwards they are speedy and their mids like to creep when you turn your head.

Even though I am choosing Wartburg to win, it is hard to pick them considering they just got beat by Luther at home 1-0 in OT a week ago. But it is difficult to beat some teams twice. Also, you have to look at their outcomes against some of the bottom dwellers of the IIAC. 2-1 against UD, 2-0 against BV, 2-1 against Simpson. Not the kinda of offensive onslaught that one would like to see from their forwards.

Cheesehead Henry · November 06, 2013, 04:28:50 PM

I think one of the main differences in tonight's game between Luther and Wartburg will be the welcoming back of Nadeau for Wartburg after his game out from 5 yellows. Nadeau creates a lot in the attacking third for Wartburg which they missed last Tuesday. I'm calling a Wartburg 1-0 win.

As for Loras and Simpson, I think Simpson is going to find a way to shut down Loras' attack for the first half, but the duhawks will be too much for them. Assuming Simpson's attack hasn't changed since the last time they played at the rock bowl, they won't get near the goal. 2-0 Loras.

KICKIN95 · November 06, 2013, 09:58:10 PM

The Duhawks ring the crossbar for the 3rd time in the match. Still leading 1-0. Simpson has had1 chance worth mentioning and that was when Millkent went down.

KICKIN95 · November 06, 2013, 10:24:55 PM

Wartburg wins on double OT in a closely fought battle.

KICKIN95 · November 06, 2013, 10:28:58 PM

Well it's the match up everyone was predicting. Loras v Wartburg. These 2 teams will be in for sure. I am predicting a Loras victory 2-0.

Puerco Espin · November 06, 2013, 11:07:20 PM

Milkent ended up with a golf-ball sized lump on his cheek from the punch he received in that pile up.

Was a closer game than I would've hoped for, but at this time of year, all you need is to be in the lead when the clock strikes zero.

Looking forward to Saturday's rematch.

Prediction....Loras 2 - Wartburg 1

KICKIN95 · November 07, 2013, 08:54:22 AM

I was streaming Loras v Simpson on the TV and Wartburg v Simpson on the computer, but I looked away from the computer for about 10 seconds in the double OT and didn't get a chance to see the foul that led to the PK and to Luther's exit from the tourney. Anyone have eyes on that one, thoughts and comments. I did see a foul by Luther in the box about 4 minutes prior to the PK foul and the ref made a no call and I think it was a legit PK foul itself. Maybe the ref didn't want to end such a tight match like that, but obviously a 2nd foul was committed and could be ignored. That match was as evenly battled as I have seen in some time, both sides were attacking and disrupting each other all night.

Loras v Wartburg will be a battle, but in the end the Duhawks will reign supreme for 3 reasons. #1- the match is at the Rock Bowl and Loras just doesn't lose at the Rock Bowl, it's the home turf and will be defended to the death (or close to death) These seniors hold a 43-3-2 record at home and will be making that 44 come saturday. #2- and the most important reason, Loras is pissed that they have that one glaring zit and are on the warpath to avenge it! Oh and #3 they're going to score more goals than Wartburg, 2 to be exact, making it a 2-0 victory.

knighthawk · November 07, 2013, 10:07:59 AM

Here's video of the foul. It was pretty weak. I think it was only called because of the missed call a few minutes before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfuep52zvIM

Thunder1 · November 07, 2013, 10:43:43 AM

Quote from: KICKIN95 on November 07, 2013, 08:54:22 AM
I was streaming Loras v Simpson on the TV and Wartburg v Simpson on the computer, but I looked away from the computer for about 10 seconds in the double OT and didn't get a chance to see the foul that led to the PK and to Luther's exit from the tourney. Anyone have eyes on that one, thoughts and comments. I did see a foul by Luther in the box about 4 minutes prior to the PK foul and the ref made a no call and I think it was a legit PK foul itself. Maybe the ref didn't want to end such a tight match like that, but obviously a 2nd foul was committed and could be ignored. That match was as evenly battled as I have seen in some time, both sides were attacking and disrupting each other all night.

Loras v Wartburg will be a battle, but in the end the Duhawks will reign supreme for 3 reasons. #1- the match is at the Rock Bowl and Loras just doesn't lose at the Rock Bowl, it's the home turf and will be defended to the death (or close to death) These seniors hold a 43-3-2 record at home and will be making that 44 come saturday. #2- and the most important reason, Loras is pissed that they have that one glaring zit and are on the warpath to avenge it! Oh and #3 they're going to score more goals than Wartburg, 2 to be exact, making it a 2-0 victory.

I have no connection to either team in the Wartburg vs Loras game and I have to say that is one of the worst calls I've ever seen to end a game. Especially a game of that magnitude towards the end of the second overtime. You only make that call if it is an obvious scoring opportunity right in front of the goal. The "foul" was on the 18 on a free kick in a pile of players waiting for a ball that had been headed out. The kid that went down wasn't even close to the ball. Brutal call. Let the players determine the outcome of the game. If I was Luther I would be livid.

Cheesehead Henry · November 07, 2013, 11:36:28 AM

Definitely in that gray area when it comes to when, or when not, to blow the whistle in the box that late it the game. I was able to catch the last 15 minutes or so of the game, and the two OTs, and it seemed like Nadeau and the Luther defense were exchanging some harsh fouls and words throughout that time period. Whatever that ref saw in that PK call, it must have been an accumulation of all the others that started to add up.

KICKIN, on that previous foul in the box it looks like Nadeau might have gotten an elbow or shoulder to his face, and that was a no-call. Perhaps the ref was just trying to make up for it.

-Henry