The arch-rival Tommies come to Collegeville this week. I’ve noticed less and less anticipation for the Tommie/Johnnie game in recent years. The outcome of the game appears to be a foregone conclusion and the predictions are not who will win but rather how many points the Johnnies will put up. This raises an important question [...]
October 2007 Archive
Inside the Numbers: Hamline Recap
With next week’s rivalry game against St. Thomas and the chance to avenge last season’s only regular season loss against Bethel looming, it’s possible the Johnnies overlooked perennial weak-sister Hamline. For the 3rd time in 4 road games, the Johnnies allowed their opponents to score first as the Pipers took a 7-0 lead. [...]
451, Stiftungsfestivities & Johnnie vs Tommie!
Here it is folks, following a season full of extreme anticipation with crucial matches vs. Concordia and St. Olaf and insipid predictability vs. The Carleton Knights and The UW River Falls Falcons, it’s the weekend all fans of the “Mother Church” have been waiting for! Not only are the Jay’s in the midst of an eight game winning streak by virtue of a sound victory over Hamline U, its time once again for men, women and children to head west on I-94 and back home! Following two successful years on the Cretin Avenue campus the Johnnie/Tommie tilt moves its caravan back to the rightful staging ground in Collegeville. Believe it or not the Johnnies are heading into week number nine with only UST and Bethel University remaining on the calendar.
Hamline Photos
The Johnnies roll on another beautiful fall Saturday. I hope there are a few more left.
My first time at Klas Field. A very nice facility. A couple of gripes. The field is a mile from the seating. The feeling on the field was way different versus the closeness at GAC last week. No visitor stands. Lack of foresight that there is not a heated and covered facility for the visiting team at halftime.
I would estimate the crowd to be 2/3 Johnnie fans at the beginning of the game. When the 4th quarter started it was up to 75% as at least 50% of the Piper fans decided to enjoy the glorious afternoon doing something else.
Charlie Welsh hauls in the pass from Jordan Hansel for the sixth Johnnie touchdown in the 46-7 victory
Tailgating: The Choices To Be Made For Your Party
When you are planning a tailgating adventure prior to the next big game there are many choices to be made. Planning ahead will guarantee that you and your tailgating group enjoy your next gathering to the fullest.
One of the key choices to be made is what type of grill will you be using, charcoal or [...]
A Victory on the Midway
On this sun-drenched after-noon at old Norton, alongside the rail yards and switching stations, the number 6 left the dock.
The iron horse careened across the landscape, amidst the silver-capped bullets, it’s white-and-red striping gliding clear of any obstacles that dared cross its path.
Three times it would deliver its cargo to the end zone, racking up [...]
Johnnie Gameday Predictions: Hamline
Here are three signs that this week’s game has the entire MIAC feeling rather bored:
No one from Hamline wrote a “View from Snelling Avenue” preview.
TC handed over the prediction compilation task to me of all people.
I’ve got a grand total of five predictions to present. There will be a whopping six if Dusty adds his [...]
Top Ten Remaining West Region Impact Games
Mary Hardin-Baylor v. Wisconsin-Whitewater on Oct. 27: Currently #2 and #3 in the country. If everyone takes care of business this is setting up to be a clash of the titans. This contest has all kinds of West Region playoff implications.
St. John’s v. Bethel on Nov. 10:This game is likely to determine the MIAC conference [...]
Johnnie Gameday in Manhattan!
The staff at JFC is overwhelmed by the incredible response we’ve received from Johnnie fans around the world and throughout the United States. Thank you Johnnie fans! As a result of this ever expanding Johnnie network we’ve received contributions from some very talented and creative SJU alumni and friends. In this our latest guest entry, [...]
The Fall Dilemma
Autumn is here, and with the cool nights and falling leaves comes the collision of two pursuits. All year long I know it’s coming as I toil at work, while away the hours staring down holes in the ice, and watch the ups and downs ofTwins baseball. Then, like a cold wind in my face, fall is here, and suddenly I feel like an astronaut with two girlfriends.
