IIAC 2014

[casualfan]

As for his academics, he'll most likely enroll for another semester and can choose to either lighten his course load this spring or take a regular semester and then have the option to enroll in either 3 or 6 credits in the fall of 2015.

Puerco, you must be enrolled in 12 credits to be considered full-time, therefore eligible for NCAA athletics. I would imagine he'll find a way to either lighten up both Spring 2015 & Fall 2015 or look into one of the graduate programs at Loras. Depending on the drop dates, another option could be to drop a class or two this semester so those are available to take in the coming semesters.

[gustiefan04]

You hate to see someone go out with a season ending injury like that, even if he is from Loras.

Knees are tricky business, its pretty rare that an athlete ever makes a full recovery from a torn ACL, esspecially when their game relies so heavily on their dynamic and explosive movement; i.e. D. Rose, RG3, Torres. Hopefully Rummelhart can get back to his old form.

I'd be curious to know how the Redshirt process works with a mid-sesaon injury like this. Does he have to miss any games next season due to playing in a handful of contests this year? Unless his academic path already had him returning for a 5th year or he has legit interest in a post-grad degree, does it make sense to return for a partial season next year?

Not trying to stir the pot here, just kind of unique situation. While I'm sure its not unheard of in D3, its certainly got to be less common that a player comes back for a 5th season compared to other divisions.

[Puerco Espin]

You can play up to a certain percentage of your team's games before you can no longer request a medical redshirt. I'm not sure what the exact percentage is, but he will not have to miss any games next season.

[GarbageGoals33]

After playing against four MIAC teams, how would the Loras fans who attended each game rate the teams they played? (UST, St. Olaf, SJU, and CarlEton)

Which teams gave them diffculty (and why?)?  What were their weaknesses, etc.?

[Puerco Espin]

The MIAC teams just beat the crap out of each other...Very physical games.

Skill wise, here's how I would rank them:

1. Carleton
2. SJU
3. UST

I didn't see Loras vs. St. Olaf

Despite Carleton being shutout, I thought they had the most consistent attack, just couldn't break through.

The SJU GK has an powerful boot that, if used correctly, can spring forwards free. Their problem on Sunday was hitting frame...they created plenty of chances just couldn't find a way to put them on frame.

UST ... They got lucky. If the Loras GK doesn't drop the cross in the 5', they don't score then, and I don't believe they score the rest of the day. They played well with the lead. They hunkered down and with a little bit of luck, almost kept Loras off the scoresheet.

[Gregory Sager]

You can play up to a certain percentage of your team's games before you can no longer request a medical redshirt. I'm not sure what the exact percentage is, but he will not have to miss any games next season.

It's 30%. Rummelhart competed in five matches this season, which is 28% of the Loras schedule (not including postseason). He's therefore eligible for a medical hardship waiver, aka a medical redshirt, pending the completion and approval of his documentation.

[Ambush004]

#8 Calbert did this exact move when he was injured in the Wheaton match in 2011 and came back in 2012 to lead the Duhawks to the Final 4.  #saltnpeppa

[Medicated Pete]

Duhawks v. Chicago tomorrow..any thoughts? Chicago's results this year have been against some pretty weak teams so far.. 4-1 Win over Benedictine, 6-2 Win over Knox, 5-1 Win over Aurora. Add a bad loss to Kalamazoo 0-1 and I'm not sure what to expect from them.

[Puerco Espin]

I think we'll know in the first five minutes what the game will be like.

If Loras comes out fast and swarms the Chicago backline, I could see it being a 3-0/4-1/5-0/etc decision. However, if we're five minutes in and Chicago has moved into the attacking third and earned a long throw/corner, it'll play out to be a 2-0/2-1/1-0 decision.

Obviously, I'm hoping for the first option, but with how Loras has come out these last four games, who knows.

[KICKIN95]

What seems to be a pattern anymore is Loras giving up another early goal to Chicago.  The D just isn't on the same page.

[KICKIN95]

Now down 2-0, time to reset.

[KICKIN95]

Loras does reset in the 2nd half and tallies 2 quick goals to tie it up.

[mjan]

Best offense is the long throw in the 2nd half.

[Ommadawn]

Duhawks win 3-2 in 2OT....

[Midwest Soccer]

"Best offense is the long throw in the 2nd half" ....the long throw seems to be a go to for Loras. The times I've watched them they've always been very direct with that and free kicks. They certainly have the individual skill to break teams down, why settle for long throws and dumping it in the box?