121st Monon Bell Classic

Breckenridgebear · September 12, 2014, 10:50:03 AM

Ding Dong!

Can you feel it?

Breckenridgebear · September 12, 2014, 01:34:32 PM

Tickets are already on sale.

http://www.depauw.edu/news-media/latest-news/details/31170/

Wabash Hokie · September 13, 2014, 01:30:16 PM

Quote from: Breckenridgebear on September 12, 2014, 10:50:03 AM
Ding Dong!

Can you feel it?

Coming out of your hibernation a little early this year Bear? Global warming? or are you just a glutton for punishment?

Breckenridgebear · September 15, 2014, 02:30:04 PM

Quote from: Wabash Hokie on September 13, 2014, 01:30:16 PM
Quote from: Breckenridgebear on September 12, 2014, 10:50:03 AM
Ding Dong!

Can you feel it?

Coming out of your hibernation a little early this year Bear? Global warming? or are you just a glutton for punishment?

The times are a changing at DePauw. I think the Boyzzz might be in for a surprise this year.

Wabash Hokie · September 15, 2014, 04:51:42 PM

Bear:

The game with Witt this weekend will give us all an indication of the degree of improvement in the DPU football program. The last visit to Witt in 2012 was a 52-14 loss. Last year, Witt beat DPU on its home turf 45-0. No place to go but up.

Breckenridgebear · September 15, 2014, 06:52:59 PM

Totally agree. DePauw has had a few lean years since Walker was ousted. I think that with the new coaching staff, the fantastic additions to the athletic facilities, and a University that is finally understanding the value of athletics in the "whole student" experience, there is only one way to go. Will it be this year or next before DePauw is the caliber of program it was in the late 90's - early 2000's? Only time will tell.

It will be interesting to see how DePauw competes for players now that it has some of the best athletic facilities in the region. You add that to a top-notch education, an amazing campus and an unparalleled social experience, and you would have to be a caveman not to choose DePauw.

If anything, for selfish reasons, it makes my trip back for the Monon Bell that much more enjoyable when DePauw is competitive.

Ryan Tipps · September 15, 2014, 11:52:49 PM

B-Bear, I think that might be the most unantagonistic post you've ever made

Breckenridgebear · September 16, 2014, 10:44:06 AM

Quote from: Ryan Tipps on September 15, 2014, 11:52:49 PM
B-Bear, I think that might be the most unantagonistic post you've ever made

Ryan, it is early, the caveboyzz have yet to get my Irish up. That, and I truly believe that DePauw has righted the ship and has turned the program around. Only time will tell.

wally_wabash · September 16, 2014, 10:56:54 AM

The bear is mellow. Amendment 64 kicked in on January 1. There's no way these two things are unrelated.

bashbrother · September 16, 2014, 12:30:21 PM

Quote from: wally_wabash on September 16, 2014, 10:56:54 AM
The bear is mellow. Amendment 64 kicked in on January 1. There's no way these two things are unrelated.

Tremendous post.

firstdown · September 16, 2014, 12:56:50 PM

B Bear - it is a bit early this. Certainly DePauw had a nice win in game one, but it is a long way to go to the Monon Bell Game. This Saturday's game with Witt will be a much better measuring stick as to the amount of progress achieved. Coach Lynch is both a gentleman and a quality coach, but there eight games to be played before the Monon Bell Game. By then the crystal ball won't be as hazy as it is today. Remember what Hemingway said about for whom the bell tolls.

Breckenridgebear · September 17, 2014, 12:36:16 PM

Quote from: bashbrother on September 16, 2014, 12:30:21 PM
Quote from: wally_wabash on September 16, 2014, 10:56:54 AM
The bear is mellow. Amendment 64 kicked in on January 1. There's no way these two things are unrelated.

Tremendous post.

Amendment 20 has been around since 2000. We are a little more progressive out here.

Quote from: firstdown on September 16, 2014, 12:56:50 PM
B Bear - it is a bit early this. Certainly DePauw had a nice win in game one, but it is a long way to go to the Monon Bell Game. This Saturday's game with Witt will be a much better measuring stick as to the amount of progress achieved. Coach Lynch is both a gentleman and a quality coach, but there eight games to be played before the Monon Bell Game. By then the crystal ball won't be as hazy as it is today. Remember what Hemingway said about for whom the bell tolls.

By no means do I think DePauw can go from the bottom to the top in one season, although that would be nice. I do think that with the new enhancements in Greencastle, the days of Dabash winning the arms race are coming to an end. What possibly can Dabash offer that DePauw can't? That list is getting smaller and smaller.

firstdown · September 17, 2014, 01:46:02 PM

Dear B Bear

Once again, as impressive as DePauw's opening game win was, the results from this weekend's game will provide a better measuring stick as to the extent of the progress. Coach Lynch is both a very good coach and a true gentleman, and will no doubt continue to make strides forward. This discussion needs to be put on hold to Monon Bell Week to really be meaningful.

Breckenridgebear · September 18, 2014, 11:17:54 AM

http://www.sfgate.com/news/nation-world/article/Playboy-Magazine-names-top-party-schools-in-the-5759630.php#photo-6578523

Breckenridgebear · September 22, 2014, 05:23:05 PM

I take it from the lack of talk that Dabash was surprised how well DePauw played.

Positives:
Tied at half. Outgaining Wittenberg in yards (427 to 349, with a an average of 6.7 a play). Hunt going 14-26 for 296 with an average of 11.4 yards per pass. Matching Wittenberg in rushing. Out punting Wittenberg. Statistically, almost matching the Wittenberg Tigers across the board.

Negatives:
Turning the ball over 7 times. Not winning.

Using this game as an indicator (As the Caveboyzz like to do), I think it is safe to say that DePauw has made some major changes to the program and it is on the right track. No matter how good of a team you have, you can not turn over the ball that many times and expect to win.

You boyzzz scared yet?