One glance at the newest D3Football.com Top 25 poll will tell you everything you need to know about the lackluster nature of the Johnnies’ 21-10 victory over UW-River Falls. The Johnnies were the only winning team to fall in this week’s poll, dropping from #3 to #4. Alas, it could be worse—at least [...]
Week 2: @ UW River Falls Falcons Johnnies win, 21–10
Johnnies Win—The Razor’s Edge by Barrister Burns
It was like watching two different games today in River Falls, Wisconsin—the first half and the second half. Those of you who have been reading my game recaps over the years have heard me say how crucial halftime adjustments are such a key to SJU’s success. OK, I was just kidding about my game recap [...]
Johnnie Gameday Predictions: UW-River Falls
There was the distinct feeling of uncertainty in the pre-game air outside Clemens Stadium as the Johnnies prepared to take on Marietta last weekend. A presumably talented group of unknowns had made the trip from their Ohio power-conference, steeled by their annual match up with the Mount Union Machine, looking to build on their [...]
United by Our Differences–The Wisconsin Perspective
The border battle between Minnesota and Wisconsin is as well defined as it is heated. Minnesota has the Vikings, Wisconsin has the Packers. Minnesota’s culinary delights are varied—fresh walleye, lefse, hotdish, SPAM—while Wisconsin counters with what it knows best, beer and cheese. Minnesota has attractive, personable, intelligent young women while Wisconsin has… [...]
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Johnnies versus Falcons: A Preview
Saturday, September 8th marks the second consecutive year that Saint John’s University will take on the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Although the Johnnies handed the Falcons a 41-9 thumping last year, UW-RF looks to be much improved in 2007, handing Hope College (Michigan) a 54-24 loss last Saturday. The visiting Falcons limited Hope to 344 [...]