FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[hazzben]

MIAC Tier 2 looks a bit better IMO coming out of this weekend. Monmouth didn't look any different from a Carleton, GAC, or Concordia. I'd put Tier 2 just behind Coe and honestly probably similar to Central, the Dutch with a better D but better offenses on the MIAC side. GAC played a competitive game with Whitworth and would have been in the thick of things in a down NWC.

Wheaton looked really good. Passing efficiency, a mobile QB, and really solid Oline play are a pretty good recipe for post-season success. I think they'll beat DePauw and if so that'll make for a fascinating offensive matchup with the winner of UWRF and SJU.

SJU v UWRF ... can't wait to dig into this matchup a bit. Early thoughts before I watch the UWRF's game, which D can tip the scales against an elite scoring O?

[Mister36]

I hope the Bethel coaches are emphasizing special teams a bit this week. Slow punts leading to a block and some leaky return coverage will be heavily exploited by better teams. Obviously some of it could have been elements - but truth is they don't have much punting experience this year

[CHUBBS PETERSON]

MIAC Tier 2 looks a bit better IMO coming out of this weekend. Monmouth didn't look any different from a Carleton, GAC, or Concordia. I'd put Tier 2 just behind Coe and honestly probably similar to Central, the Dutch with a better D but better offenses on the MIAC side. GAC played a competitive game with Whitworth and would have been in the thick of things in a down NWC.

Wheaton looked really good. Passing efficiency, a mobile QB, and really solid Oline play are a pretty good recipe for post-season success. I think they'll beat DePauw and if so that'll make for a fascinating offensive matchup with the winner of UWRF and SJU.

SJU v UWRF ... can't wait to dig into this matchup a bit. Early thoughts before I watch the UWRF's game, which D can tip the scales against an elite scoring O?

Agree about Wheaton. That said, watching what NCC did to them makes for sobering viewing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHmthw2EOzU

[hazzben]

There's a reason NCC had a better than 50% chance to win the Stagg against the entire field    A healthy NCC is still the favorite in this tourney.

[gobigred425]

UWRF has forced 33 turnovers this year, good for #1 in the country and 3 turnovers per game. If the Johnnies turn it over 3 times, they certainly won't win.

Coincidentally, the one game they lost the turnover battle this year, they took the L. They have also only trailed in the 2nd half of one game, the L. If the Johnnies can go into halftime with the lead, the Falcons will be in full panic mode.

[sjujohnnie]

Apparently no one's giving St John's a chance whatsoever. I hope the team is aware of that & proves the naysayers wrong!