IIAC 2013

[Cheesehead Henry]

Not bad for predictions Durantula but do you think Wartburg will get 4 first team all conference mentions? More than Loras? I don't know.

[Durantula]

Loras plays so many players that their stats get spread around a lot more. Defense gave up goals vs. simpson central and 2 to wartburg so im not sure if they'll have anymore besides figura.

What do you think?

[Cheesehead Henry]

Ah, you're probably right on that one in terms of many guys playing. Do you think Shatzer will get first team over Milkent? I see you had Shatzer as first team. Elaborate.

[Durantula]

You gotta look at head to head and shatzer got the win. I think that's ultimately why Wartburg will have more first teamers as well. Maybe the people picking also want the goalie to take his own goal kicks............tiebreaker

[Cheesehead Henry]

This is such a complicated comparison because they are two VERY competent GKs! Hahaha I was waiting for someone else to see my point about Milkent and him not taking his own goal kicks! That must be the tiebreaker

[KICKIN95]

This is such a complicated comparison because they are two VERY competent GKs! Hahaha I was waiting for someone else to see my point about Milkent and him not taking his own goal kicks! That must be the tiebreaker

I actually watched Wartburg and Luther this past week and they both had defenders taking their goal kicks at one point or another in the match sooooo...

[Cheesehead Henry]

All Conference Honors came out tonight! Not surprised at all actually. A good year for the IIAC.

Shatzer would be the 3rd string keeper at Loras without question.

You have to assume I'm bringing this comment out again. Durantula, you were right in terms of Shatzer being first team. The fact that this quote was even said by someone is quite comical.

[KICKIN95]

Sports supporting each other at Loras College.  Here is a clip of the DuHawks basketball team taking down #5 ranked Wheaton Thunder (seems to be our thing with the Thunder) and near the end 2 time IIAC MVP and 1st team All American Kevin Cavers is seen in the mixed mob giving props to his fellow gladiators in white.  It was a bit easier to pick him out since he was wearing a yellow Loras Soccer shirt with his number on it (#20).  That image brought me back to when I was about 4 or 5 and we would watch college and pro sports and I wondered if the players always had uniforms on or just at their games.  Well I think this proves my initial theory that they do actually wear their uniforms all the time.
Actually spotted Dan Figura and about 5 other DuHawk soccer players after watching this again!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvmUSkyEUkw

[Ambush004]

Shatzer would be a second string keeper at Loras

[Ambush004]

Kickin that video is awesome.  Shows how some fan power can influence the game. 

[Puerco Espin]

Loras - 3
Westminster - 0
Once the Duhawks get one, the the Blue Jays will open up and expose themselves.

Wartburg - 1
Trinity - 2
2OT
Trinity scores early, but can't put away the Knights resulting in a late goal.

Loras - 1
Trinity - 0
In a full out battle, the combination of Berkowitz/Figura/Burgmeier/Milkent keep the potent Tiger offense off the board, sending the Duhawks back to San Antonio.

[duhawk]

I know it's cold every time Loras hosts this late, but it's going to be unusually cold this weekend.  Having never played soccer, I'm wondering what effect that kind of cold will have on play.  I'd like to see the actual talent of these teams and not just who can stomach being out there.  Trinity especially will feel like they're in the Klondike.   It could be 15 degrees at the start of the Warty/Trin. match-up.  Just wondering out-loud to those who have played in anything like this.

[Madhatter5]

I know it's cold every time Loras hosts this late, but it's going to be unusually cold this weekend.  Having never played soccer, I'm wondering what effect that kind of cold will have on play.  I'd like to see the actual talent of these teams and not just who can stomach being out there.  Trinity especially will feel like they're in the Klondike.   It could be 15 degrees at the start of the Warty/Trin. match-up.  Just wondering out-loud to those who have played in anything like this.

At least it won't be raining and that cold, cross your fingers, that's when your feet get frozen and the first few kicks of the ball sting a bit. This weather is a good advantage for Loras and Wartburg against Trinity considering it's in the 70's down there right now. Not that it will make it night and day for them but it will help.

[ldahoSoccer]

Is it Saturday yet or what?

DuHawks, a million; SLIAC, 0   Simpson is scratching their heads about this one.  What could have been.

Wartburg, 0; Trinity, 2    The great (and surprising) season comes to an end for the Knights on the Rockbowl.  Does Trinity even have long sleeve jerseys?

DuHawks, 1; Trinity, 0    DuHawks score one late on a set piece. 

Assistant Coach of the Year: Hands down Matt Pucci from Loras.  He does the intangibles.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybSnuejwTy0

[Medicated Pete]

  Its GAME DAY IIAC... Letzz Go Duhawks!!

Duhawks 2-0 Westminster
Wartturd 3-1 Trinity

Duhawks 3-2 Wartturd

San Antonio..43 degrees and rainy.. Final Four Moves to Rock Bowl