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emma17

Congratulations to UWW players for a great season and semifinal appearance. The seniors have gone through a lot and given a lot. Thanks for the memories.

UMHB played championship caliber football. Whatever will be said about the UWW game plan, the fact is UMHB caused critical turnovers that really changed the game. In addition, they didn't panick when the momentum clearly changed to UWW in the third. Miller's running style especially in the second half was very impressive to watch. From our perspective, it looked like he'd take the handoff and would start toward the called hole, but it's like he recognized the hole was going to close on him so he'd stop/pause, stutter, allow the UWW defense to converge where they thought he was going, and then he'd slide left or right around the defensive pileup. To be honest, i found myself admiring his style after a bit.

WW

Quote from: emma17 on December 08, 2018, 10:55:47 PM
Congratulations to UWW players for a great season and semifinal appearance. The seniors have gone through a lot and given a lot. Thanks for the memories.

UMHB played championship caliber football. Whatever will be said about the UWW game plan, the fact is UMHB caused critical turnovers that really changed the game. In addition, they didn't panick when the momentum clearly changed to UWW in the third. Miller's running style especially in the second half was very impressive to watch. From our perspective, it looked like he'd take the handoff and would start toward the called hole, but it's like he recognized the hole was going to close on him so he'd stop/pause, stutter, allow the UWW defense to converge where they thought he was going, and then he'd slide left or right around the defensive pileup. To be honest, i found myself admiring his style after a bit.

That's demoralizing. The guys up front basically win the play and they still get 8 on you.

retagent

TD of Cru player (Thomas?) flipping into the endzone is #9 on ESPN'n Plays O' the Day.

02 Warhawk

Quote from: retagent on December 09, 2018, 11:04:14 AM
TD of Cru player (Thomas?) flipping into the endzone is #9 on ESPN'n Plays O' the Day.

Thanks for letting us know. We appreciate it.

D O.C.

Thank-you, 02, that started my day with a laugh.  :D

umhb2001

Quote from: WW on December 08, 2018, 06:20:47 PM
Al Groh might have a concussion

Literally LOL'd. Unfortunate that they don't get someone who can give critical analysis and who can actually say the names of the players.
Watch out for the wreckingCRU defense!!

bleedpurple

Thank you Warhawk players and coaches for a great year! You brought us all the way back to the door of the Stagg Bowl. Next year we knock it down! Keep Pounding that Rock!

Go Hawks!

badgerwarhawk

Quote from: bleedpurple on December 09, 2018, 07:07:54 PM
Thank you Warhawk players and coaches for a great year! You brought us all the way back to the door of the Stagg Bowl. Next year we knock it down! Keep Pounding that Rock!

Go Hawks!

What he said.
"Just think twice is my only advice."

MUC57

Quote from: badgerwarhawk on December 09, 2018, 09:16:36 PM
Quote from: bleedpurple on December 09, 2018, 07:07:54 PM
Thank you Warhawk players and coaches for a great year! You brought us all the way back to the door of the Stagg Bowl. Next year we knock it down! Keep Pounding that Rock!

Go Hawks!
I
What he said.

What he said that he said!  ;D
I'm old! I get mixed up and I forget things! Go Everybody! 🏈 ☠

stoutguy

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Quote from: MUC57 on December 10, 2018, 08:44:05 AM
Quote from: badgerwarhawk on December 09, 2018, 09:16:36 PM
Quote from: bleedpurple on December 09, 2018, 07:07:54 PM
Thank you Warhawk players and coaches for a great year! You brought us all the way back to the door of the Stagg Bowl. Next year we knock it down! Keep Pounding that Rock!

Go Hawks!
I
What he said.


What he said that he said!  ;D

thanks you guys for continuing to make the WIAC look so good

MUC57

Quote from: stoutguy on December 10, 2018, 10:01:38 AM
Quote from: MUC57 on December 10, 2018, 08:44:05 AM
Quote from: badgerwarhawk on December 09, 2018, 09:16:36 PM
Quote from: bleedpurple on December 09, 2018, 07:07:54 PM
Thank you Warhawk players and coaches for a great year! You brought us all the way back to the door of the Stagg Bowl. Next year we knock it down! Keep Pounding that Rock!

Go Hawks!
I
What he said.


What he said that he said!  ;D

thanks you guys for continuing to make the WIAC look so good

The WIAC looks good without any help from anyone else. Good luck next year! 😃
I'm old! I get mixed up and I forget things! Go Everybody! 🏈 ☠

emma17


For those saying UWW is back- are they really Stagg Bowl back?
UWW had a great defense this year, they lose 8 seniors.
UWW's 2018 offense with a third year starting QB? Pretty good against weaker teams, struggled mightily against better teams like UWO, Bethel and UMHB. They lose the QB and a great center. The rest return, but who will QB in 2019? The first back up was Oles and the second was Demark, I don't recall either of them seeing any game time with the number 1 units.

I'm confident the D will regroup and be pretty good, not sure about dominant.
As for the O, we are now four years beyond a game (2014 Stagg) where UWW demonstrated its offense can compete with the best. We just witnessed two playoff games where the O was unwilling to "take a chance" (at least in the first half w UMHB). I get the conservative approach if the staff doesn't have confidence. I do have to wonder if an offense that needs to be so heavily insulated from risk is "Stagg Bowl Back".


Ralph Turner

Quote from: emma17 on December 10, 2018, 12:43:21 PM

For those saying UWW is back- are they really Stagg Bowl back?
UWW had a great defense this year, they lose 8 seniors.
UWW's 2018 offense with a third year starting QB? Pretty good against weaker teams, struggled mightily against better teams like UWO, Bethel and UMHB. They lose the QB and a great center. The rest return, but who will QB in 2019? The first back up was Oles and the second was Demark, I don't recall either of them seeing any game time with the number 1 units.

I'm confident the D will regroup and be pretty good, not sure about dominant.
As for the O, we are now four years beyond a game (2014 Stagg) where UWW demonstrated its offense can compete with the best. We just witnessed two playoff games where the O was unwilling to "take a chance" (at least in the first half w UMHB). I get the conservative approach if the staff doesn't have confidence. I do have to wonder if an offense that needs to be so heavily insulated from risk is "Stagg Bowl Back".
After Friday night, we will know how the brackets should have been drawn...

WW

Quote from: emma17 on December 10, 2018, 12:43:21 PM

For those saying UWW is back- are they really Stagg Bowl back?
UWW had a great defense this year, they lose 8 seniors.
UWW's 2018 offense with a third year starting QB? Pretty good against weaker teams, struggled mightily against better teams like UWO, Bethel and UMHB. They lose the QB and a great center. The rest return, but who will QB in 2019? The first back up was Oles and the second was Demark, I don't recall either of them seeing any game time with the number 1 units.

I'm confident the D will regroup and be pretty good, not sure about dominant.
As for the O, we are now four years beyond a game (2014 Stagg) where UWW demonstrated its offense can compete with the best. We just witnessed two playoff games where the O was unwilling to "take a chance" (at least in the first half w UMHB). I get the conservative approach if the staff doesn't have confidence. I do have to wonder if an offense that needs to be so heavily insulated from risk is "Stagg Bowl Back".

After seeing Wilber's late-game attempt to throw downfield I can see why they were unwilling to "take a chance". From what I saw both of those backups throw it downfield better than Cole and that's a dimension either could bring that they didn't have this year. Whoever it is just needs some reps to get comfortable. I think it was you who pointed out earlier this season their tendency to tuck it away and run instead of trusting the pocket. That's inexperience. They'll just need reps to get past that.

The other dynamic is you just never know in D3 who's coming in and who's coming back. What disgruntled D2 or D1 QB is looking at his future on the bench or with a loser and saying, ya know, playing for a D3 national championship just looks like a lot more fun than this? Shramski, for example, came from a D2 to play at UWL. There are kids out there with Wiscosnin ties. Conor Blount at Oregon State announced he'll be transferring... Might he consider joining old HS teammates and playing in front of his family and buddies his last couple years? No inside info there, but just saying there are kids like him out there every year. Lot of em land at D3s.


emma17

Quote from: WW on December 10, 2018, 01:08:57 PM
Quote from: emma17 on December 10, 2018, 12:43:21 PM

For those saying UWW is back- are they really Stagg Bowl back?
UWW had a great defense this year, they lose 8 seniors.
UWW's 2018 offense with a third year starting QB? Pretty good against weaker teams, struggled mightily against better teams like UWO, Bethel and UMHB. They lose the QB and a great center. The rest return, but who will QB in 2019? The first back up was Oles and the second was Demark, I don't recall either of them seeing any game time with the number 1 units.

I'm confident the D will regroup and be pretty good, not sure about dominant.
As for the O, we are now four years beyond a game (2014 Stagg) where UWW demonstrated its offense can compete with the best. We just witnessed two playoff games where the O was unwilling to "take a chance" (at least in the first half w UMHB). I get the conservative approach if the staff doesn't have confidence. I do have to wonder if an offense that needs to be so heavily insulated from risk is "Stagg Bowl Back".

After seeing Wilber's late-game attempt to throw downfield I can see why they were unwilling to "take a chance". From what I saw both of those backups throw it downfield better than Cole and that's a dimension either could bring that they didn't have this year. Whoever it is just needs some reps to get comfortable. I think it was you who pointed out earlier this season their tendency to tuck it away and run instead of trusting the pocket. That's inexperience. They'll just need reps to get past that.

The other dynamic is you just never know in D3 who's coming in and who's coming back. What disgruntled D2 or D1 QB is looking at his future on the bench or with a loser and saying, ya know, playing for a D3 national championship just looks like a lot more fun than this? Shramski, for example, came from a D2 to play at UWL. There are kids out there with Wiscosnin ties. Conor Blount at Oregon State announced he'll be transferring... Might he consider joining old HS teammates and playing in front of his family and buddies his last couple years? No inside info there, but just saying there are kids like him out there every year. Lot of em land at D3s.

In defense of Cole's last attempt and other interception as well:

-I'm not sure if you could tell from home how windy it was. The last attempt was thrown into the wind while under duress, and it was more of a desperation heave/near Hail Mary throw at the end of a game getting out of hand. I don't consider this particular throw indicative of his ability at all as he has a strong arm.
I don't think this was an example of why the staff was unwilling to "take a chance". To clarify my point, I'm not saying "taking a chance" means throwing the ball deep. I think UWW attempted only 6 passes in the first half -with one sack. It seems to me "taking a chance" to the coaching staff means "throwing the ball at all, at any distance". I just don't think a team that wants to play for national championships can be so risk averse to throwing the ball (even slant routes, crossing routes, tight end routes, etc.).   

-His first interception of the second half bounced off the shoulder pads of a UWW receiver.

He ended up 13-18 with two drops. He was sacked twice, so I think he attempted roughly 13 passes in the second half and completed 10 with one drop/interception.

to your point about transfers. We were in an Austin bar Friday night wearing UWW gear. A couple gals approached to talk about Wisconsin as they used to live there. One of them told me about her brother is currently looking into transferring to UWW to play QB.