Quote from: WAHOO3 on November 20, 2006, 06:04:47 PM

Quote from: Tommy1 on November 20, 2006, 05:33:46 PM
If it hasn't changed, I believe the MIAC awards are all agreed upon by the coaches. I think they actually have a coaches meeting to decide who is what. It could be the SID's are involved too, I am not 100% sure.

Carr and Johnson were good choices.  The others were not.  I'm not certain the Bethel DE was the best lineman in the league.  Was he the most dominant individual lineman in the MIAC?  What about Wassink (Bethel), Gunderson (SJU) or Rouse (UST) - check the stats.  Plus, it is hard to believe that 7 of Bethel's 11 defensive players were worthy.  They were good, but come on.

Being a Tommie fan, it's hard for me to believe that one of the top defenses in the league (St. Thomas) only had 3 all-conference players.  I saw them play a few times this year and the freshman LB Petterson was really good (3rd in MIAC tackles).  Their safety and two corners were really good - they were tops in the conference pass defense and held St. Olaf in check.  Where's the love?

You're telling me St. Olaf had 4 All-Conference players on that defense?  The awards are political and they are a joke.  If the coaches do decide who gets what, then maybe we need an independent committee.

Anyhow, good luck to SJU.  Beat Whitworth and give UWW a run.  Looking forward to next season...

Regarding the Oles, that is a little inflated because both Ensley and Fortman are on there twice, but regardless none of the Ole first teamers are Seniors. Hopefully next year those guys figure out how to make it happen in the big games.
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Disappointed to see the MIAC All-Conference teams - they seem to be parting gifts for seniors and consolation prizes for the Oles.  Do the media or the coaches vote for these?  Who organizes this list?  

If they are based on conference stats, a few of the top players aren't recognized.  Aren't the awards based upon the accomplishments of an individual or of their off/def?