FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[DuffMan]

One of my major concerns for Bethel (now I hate Bethel, so I am not really concerned  ) is how they will deal with UMHB's passing attack.  I know UMHB has some extraordinary athletes, and SJU was able to move the ball consistently through the air against Bethel.

[USee]

One of my major concerns for Bethel (now I hate Bethel, so I am not really concerned  ) is how they will deal with UMHB's passing attack.  I know UMHB has some extraordinary athletes, and SJU was able to move the ball consistently through the air against Bethel.

So was Wheaton. Bethel plays a lot of man and is pretty aggressive with pressure. MHB has an AA QB  and 2 stud WR's (along with a potent run game). So how Bethel game plan's the UMHB attack will be pretty critical.

[GoldandBlueBU]

One of my major concerns for Bethel (now I hate Bethel, so I am not really concerned  ) is how they will deal with UMHB's passing attack.  I know UMHB has some extraordinary athletes, and SJU was able to move the ball consistently through the air against Bethel.

So was Wheaton. Bethel plays a lot of man and is pretty aggressive with pressure. MHB has an AA QB  and 2 stud WR's (along with a potent run game). So how Bethel game plan's the UMHB attack will be pretty critical.

That's my concern too...sort of unlike historical BU playoff runs where they've had an extremely good defense, and the question was more whether the offense would be able to grind out enough points to compete.  I think the offense can probably score at least a bit, but I'm not sure how we'll handle their athleticism when BU is on defense.

You don't have to hide your love, Duff, this is a safe place.

[hazzben]

Ha, yeah Duff, we know you're a closet baptist and have Steve Johnson screen printed onsies you wear to bed this time of year 

This is dead on though. How do we hold up to the Cru pass rush, and is Roste finally healthy enough that we dial up some designed runs, to help offset their ability to pin the ears back. And how does the D hold up. If we can't stop the run, and they can get effective play action going, we'll be asking a lot of or secondary. QB/WR combo the Cru brings in will be a massive test.

Another game of turnover free, penalty free, sack free football for Bethel would go a long ways as well.

[D O.C.]

So how Bethel game plan's the UMHB attack will be pretty critical.

Yeah, and then execute it.

[DuffMan]

Another game of turnover free...

Turnover-free football would have the Johnnies playing this weekend, as well. 

[DuffMan]

You don't have to hide your love, Duff, this is a safe place.

Ha, yeah Duff, we know you're a closet baptist and have Steve Johnson screen printed onsies you wear to bed this time of year 

You know that is something I would never joke about!  That would be like Faunch befriending St. Glenn. 

[Ice Bear]

One of my major concerns for Bethel (now I hate Bethel, so I am not really concerned  ) is how they will deal with UMHB's passing attack.  I know UMHB has some extraordinary athletes, and SJU was able to move the ball consistently through the air against Bethel.

Ice just nearly snarfed his seal blood when reading this.

Ice Bear is in total agreement here. To Ice, the biggest piece to this game is the Royal Baptist D. Ice has watched them bend, especially through the air, and hold just enough this season for Rockin Roste and Co. to get the W. IIBHO against this mother****ing team the bend but not break **** won't work. Ice feels the Royal secondary will have to step up like the RAF and police that ****ing air space like it's war time in Europe. Ice says if the RAF can force UMHB to "have to" run the ball instead of just "wanting to" run the ball, they may create enough wiggle room for Roste to have a shot. Ice says this is one hell of a tough game for the Royals especially with that UMHB offense seemingly peaking.

Ice says these are two excellent ****ing football teams right here.

[emma17]

Really looking forward to this game and wish Bethel the best.

If UWW’s recent games vs. UMHB are indicative, imo Bethel (and fans) need to be prepared to accept there will be great plays made by the Cru. BU may have blanket coverage on Miller and Jordan, but those two make plays despite. Also, King will take off for a big/athletic run just when you think he’ll be sacked. BU must respond on offense. I guess what I’m saying is it’s unlikely BU will shut down the Cru offense, so BU needs to win primarily on offense yet still come up with a handful of defensive stops.

In the 2022 game, UWW dominated the TOP despite only a 3 yd average on 36 carries. The short/intermediate passing game for UWW kept the chains moving. UWW’s persistent offense kept the pressure on UMHB. BU should be able to do the same.

[hazzben]

If UWW’s recent games vs. UMHB are indicative, imo Bethel (and fans) need to be prepared to accept there will be great plays made by the Cru. BU may have blanket coverage on Miller and Jordan, but those two make plays despite. Also, King will take off for a big/athletic run just when you think he’ll be sacked.

Yeah, my lasting impression from watching the UMHB against UWW and NCC last year was the sheer amount of insane plays/catches made by the Cru WR corps. This won't be a Linfield type setup where we keep them in check most of the game. We'll have to make big plays and respond after they make big plays.

[Ice Bear]

Really looking forward to this game and wish Bethel the best.

If UWW’s recent games vs. UMHB are indicative, imo Bethel (and fans) need to be prepared to accept there will be great plays made by the Cru. BU may have blanket coverage on Miller and Jordan, but those two make plays despite. Also, King will take off for a big/athletic run just when you think he’ll be sacked. BU must respond on offense. I guess what I’m saying is it’s unlikely BU will shut down the Cru offense, so BU needs to win primarily on offense yet still come up with a handful of defensive stops.

In the 2022 game, UWW dominated the TOP despite only a 3 yd average on 36 carries. The short/intermediate passing game for UWW kept the chains moving. UWW’s persistent offense kept the pressure on UMHB. BU should be able to do the same.

Ice Bear says this is a great point emma, great point.

[Ice Bear]

Ice Bear says if Bethel wins the TOP they will win the game...ok, maybe not. However, Ice says if Bethel wins the TOP, they will win the TOP and that, in itself, surpassess the importatnce of oxygen.

[hazzben]

Ice Bear says if Bethel wins the TOP they will win the game...ok, maybe not. However, Ice says if Bethel wins the TOP, they will win the TOP and that, in itself, surpassess the importatnce of oxygen.

TOP feels like the Boomer version (no idea if Ice is a boomer or not) of a participation ribbon.  (no offense intended to Boomers, or their parents ... aka 57) 

[57Johnnie]

Ice Bear says if Bethel wins the TOP they will win the game...ok, maybe not. However, Ice says if Bethel wins the TOP, they will win the TOP and that, in itself, surpassess the importatnce of oxygen.

TOP feels like a the Boomer version (no idea if Ice is a boomer or not) of a participation ribbon.  (no offense intended to Boomers, or their great grandparents…. aka 57) 

Fixed that.

[GoldandBlueBU]

You don't have to hide your love, Duff, this is a safe place.

Ha, yeah Duff, we know you're a closet baptist and have Steve Johnson screen printed onsies you wear to bed this time of year 

You know that is something I would never joke about!  That would be like Faunch befriending St. Glenn. 

I think I remember you saying at one point that you had SJU pegged as a second round and out team?  Clairvoyant.