IIAC 2015

KICKIN95 · September 09, 2015, 04:13:33 PM

Quote from: Sir Victor on September 09, 2015, 01:59:10 PM
A Du Hawk isn't even a real animal. Boom. Roasted.

Didn't know that was a prerequisite? There actually is a hawk that makes it nest on campus every year and can be seen flying around during matches quite often. I have henceforth title it the DuHawk!

D3soccerwatcher · September 09, 2015, 08:26:00 PM

I'm not an expert in your conference, but this banter is fun to read.

To weigh in, I am impressed with Loras so far. But it is early.

Homegrown Harry · September 10, 2015, 08:37:10 AM

Yes, it is early, but...
Johnny R was out last year both time Loras faced Wartburg.
Johnny is back and not missing a beat.
His speed and engine will create problems for Wartburg.
From what I've seen last year and the few minutes I watched this year of Wartburg, I don't see them being able to contain him.
And even if they do, they still have Bradely and Simon to contend with let alone other guys who have already stepped up not named Rummelhart, Simon or Bradley.

PickettStreetParty · September 10, 2015, 10:38:42 AM

The DUHAWK is the most majestic creature known to man.

John Boy and The Big Brit are great players that teams have to keep an eye on. Anyone who has been close to the Loras soccer program knows that all problems are created by the SWARM!!!! When a bunch of Iowans are running full speed at you, bad things start to happen. Rothert and Pucci have the formula.

Medicated Pete · September 10, 2015, 09:27:36 PM

Pucci... Pucci....Pucci...Pucci

Homegrown Harry · September 13, 2015, 02:10:09 PM

Nil, Nil with the Johnnies?
Caught the score late last night (I confess, I'm a hugh Oregon football fan), but what happened for those of you who saw the game?

KICKIN95 · September 13, 2015, 02:22:26 PM

For some reason regardless of the Johnnie's record or position in the MIAC they seem to play Loras tougher than any of the rest of the northerners.

repete · September 13, 2015, 03:38:03 PM

Two posts for SJU.

MinnesotaSoccer10 · September 14, 2015, 12:20:48 AM

St. Johns plays very similar to Loras and maybe that's why they've been successful against Loras? The game was all kick ball and was a slug fest, not pretty but as seen with Loras it works. Maybe fighting fire with fire is the way to beat/tame Loras?

Homegrown Harry · September 14, 2015, 01:46:22 PM

Wartburg saga continues, split results in CO; 3-0 over Dallas, 1-3 to Colorado College.
Looking like Loras might be the only IIAC representative to the Big Dance unless someone not named Loras can get the AQ bid.

Sir Victor · September 22, 2015, 12:06:58 PM

Wartburg appears to be back in good form (fingers crossed) and sweep the IIAC Men's Soccer awards.

Loras receives it's first losses of the season from Deauw and Westen Illinois. No Rummelhart against Western either. Injury?

Homegrown Harry · September 22, 2015, 12:18:08 PM

Wartburg beat who this weekend?
Thank you.

Wisco21 · September 22, 2015, 12:24:48 PM

I'm thinking it was more or less just to get rested, both he and Bradley did not play. Both have had injuries and I'm assuming surgeries. Packing 17, 18+ matches along with routine training sessions in from mid August until end November is very demanding on an athlete, rest and recovery are vital. Especially with the type of injuries Alex and Johnny had, the best rehab is just to take the day off. Smart move by Rothert, he's going to need both players as close to 100% as possible heading into October.

Cheesehead Henry · September 25, 2015, 11:59:22 PM

Well with IIAC conference play starting tomorrow, I thought we could get some predictions going for our first round of conference play.

Games:
Coe vs. Luther
Central vs. Buena Vista
Wartburg vs. Dubuque
Simpson vs. Loras.

I'll start.
Coe vs. Luther ------------->0-3
Central vs. Buena Vista ----> 2-1
Wartburg vs. Dubuque ------> 2-0
Simpson vs. Loras ------------> 3-1

What do all of you think? Interested to hear your scores.

Cheers.

-Henry

KICKIN95 · September 26, 2015, 08:10:44 AM

Quote from: Cheesehead Henry on September 25, 2015, 11:59:22 PM
Well with IIAC conference play starting tomorrow, I thought we could get some predictions going for our first round of conference play.

Games:
Coe vs. Luther
Central vs. Buena Vista
Wartburg vs. Dubuque
Simpson vs. Loras.

I'll start.
Coe vs. Luther ------------->0-3
Central vs. Buena Vista ----> 2-1
Wartburg vs. Dubuque ------> 2-0
Simpson vs. Loras ------------> 3-1

What do all of you think? Interested to hear your scores.

Cheers.

-Henry

I think your picks are pretty accurate except for the Loras v Simpson tilt. I don't see Loras losing to anyone in the IIAC and especially not Simpson 3-1.
Loras 4-0 Simpson.