FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[repete]

Didn't the MIAC used to do a coaches poll? Was wondering what they might have thought about GAC.

It seems the MIAC site is a bit thinner these days.

[gobigred425]

Didn't the MIAC used to do a coaches poll? Was wondering what they might have thought about GAC.

It seems the MIAC site is a bit thinner these days.

GAC is a bit of a sleeper I think. Their OC is returning after a couple years as the OC at Winona. He was the OC at GAC when they upset SJU a few years back and had some All Americans on offense. Him along with the returning QB who is the obvious #3 best QB in the MIAC. Wouldn't be shocked at all if they went 8-2 this year.

[art76]

GAC dominating Central wasn't something I had on my bingo card. That's good news for the MIAC, Cobbers also with a nice win over NWU. Olaf losing to Loras isn't what I expected, but a really solid win for Novak to start his tenure.

Bethel hosts GAC and then travels to SJU in the next few weeks, some early sorting of the top of the MIAC.

Interesting to watch how NCC does on the road at Wartburg, Walston Hoover isn't an easy place to play. UWL hosts Hardin Simmons on Saturday too.

Oct 10 is NCC vs Wheaton and UWL vs UWW.

Late last week I tried to stir up some discussion on how the MIAC would do last week - but like Hazz has already said - I didn't think the MIAC would end the week at .500 - uff-da!

And isn't it crazy how after a single week of non-conference games, we're already counting chickens...?

Seriously though, it is good for the conference if there are more teams contending - just look at the WIAC for proof in that pudding.

[OzJohnnie]

Great content from the Johnnies.  The boys look focused.

[hazzben]

@SJUJohnnie did you go to the NWC vs Morningside game on Saturday? I watched online. Interesting to see how both teams finish down the stretch. Duncan at QB was wild to watch. Not sure if they can run him that much all year. Hough looked really solid for the mustangs. He took over the 3rd quarter for a stretch.

[sjujohnnie]

@SJUJohnnie did you go to the NWC vs Morningside game on Saturday? I watched online. Interesting to see how both teams finish down the stretch. Duncan at QB was wild to watch. Not sure if they can run him that much all year. Hough looked really solid for the mustangs. He took over the 3rd quarter for a stretch.

I would've loved to have, but did not. Settled for streaming it. My wife has two cousins who have sons playing at Morningside. One was the starting OLB until an injury derailed his season. Thinks he'll be back in time to contribute if the team makes the playoffs. Stings because he's a 5th year senior and came back to use up his remaining eligibility. The other is a freshman.

I had also wanted to go to the Morningside/Benedictine game, but had a wedding reception out of town. Good to see Morningside challenged! My wife, as a Morningside alum, would disagree with that sentiment, but they haven't had any conference competition for the vast majority of their time as an NAIA member. As you're aware, in recent years, Northwestern and Dordt have stepped up.

Comparable dynamics to the MIAC with St John's and Bethel. While I think competition raises all boats, I'm not thrilled that St John's could lose to your Bethel Royals. We'll see in a few weeks how both squads perform. Regardless of outcome, I would like to see both make the playoffs and both make some noise!

Is Wartburg going to get smoked by North Central?

[hazzben]

Is Wartburg going to get smoked by North Central?

I doubt it. It's at Wartburg, they play well at home. I'll be interested to see how Wart compares up front.