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OK, enough BS, there's a game Saturday between two powerful MVFC teams: one, a traditional year-in, year-out conference leviathan, and the other, an up-and-coming perennial FCS and Valley powerhouse-to-be.
The talk between the two camps has been very civil, respectful and cordial. Our fanbases observe neither the arrogant, "glory-days" whining of those goons from the north, nor the over-the-top chauvinism of the Neanderthals of Carbondale.
The game must be played and will figure positively for either team, no matter who is victorious.
The Cap'n has a big soft spot for the Jacks, due heavily to the behavior of her fans - friendly, open and positive. He thrills at the excitement put forth over the last four years and the way they all have embraced this wonderful FCS phenomenon, very much unlike the pinheads in Fargo.
The Panthers are going to come into Brookings with a big chip on their shoulder and I know their coach, a former teammate and co-captain in 1985, is going to have blood in his eyes. The Jackrabbits are on the precipice of great success and stare longingly at their first FCS playoff berth (which I think will happen this year, especially after the Jacks beat Southern Illinois).
Nevertheless, I need to call the game as I (hope to) see it. And that is:
UNI 31
SDSU 16
No matter the outcome, I have become and will remain a Jacks fan and know they will be one of the two or three teams who, with Northern Iowa, will battle each season for the conference crown and playoff positions.
Go Jacks!
Go Cats!!!
The talk between the two camps has been very civil, respectful and cordial. Our fanbases observe neither the arrogant, "glory-days" whining of those goons from the north, nor the over-the-top chauvinism of the Neanderthals of Carbondale.
The game must be played and will figure positively for either team, no matter who is victorious.
The Cap'n has a big soft spot for the Jacks, due heavily to the behavior of her fans - friendly, open and positive. He thrills at the excitement put forth over the last four years and the way they all have embraced this wonderful FCS phenomenon, very much unlike the pinheads in Fargo.
The Panthers are going to come into Brookings with a big chip on their shoulder and I know their coach, a former teammate and co-captain in 1985, is going to have blood in his eyes. The Jackrabbits are on the precipice of great success and stare longingly at their first FCS playoff berth (which I think will happen this year, especially after the Jacks beat Southern Illinois).
Nevertheless, I need to call the game as I (hope to) see it. And that is:
UNI 31
SDSU 16
No matter the outcome, I have become and will remain a Jacks fan and know they will be one of the two or three teams who, with Northern Iowa, will battle each season for the conference crown and playoff positions.
Go Jacks!
Go Cats!!!
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