Monday, November 10, 2008

Paper Tigers

It’s Bell week, and though we all know that records don’t mean a thing, Tom Kilbane has been busy eagerly crunching some numbers on this week’s matchup:

Here’s a quick stats table comparing the two teams through 9 games…I’ve bolded the numbers where one team has a distinct advantage. 

Stat

Wabash

Wabash Opp

DePauw

DePauw Opp

Points

411

107

278

246

Pointspergame

45.7

11.9

30.9

27.3

FirstDowns

215

125

183

182

RushYPG

208.1

79.9

102.8

144.9

RushYPC

5.0

2.7

2.9

3.9

TDsRushing

28

4

13

12

PassYards

2409

1474

2743

1976

Att-Comp-Int

243-165-6

291-144-15

327-216-12

307-175-10

TotalOffense

4282

2193

3668

3280

KickReturnAvg

27.8

19.0

17.7

21.5

PuntRetrunAvg

6.6

6.3

7.7

4.7

Fumbles-Lost

13-8

21-6

17-12

18-12

Penalties-Yards

71-578

56-498

69-627

60-563

Punts-Yards

23-805

56-2034

38-1327

39-1391

TOP

31:25

28:25

29:10

24:10

3rdDownPct.

51%

28%

42%

41%

4thDownPct.

54%

39%

57%

52%

Sacks-Yards

18-114

5-24

14-103

12-61

TDsScored

57

15

37

35

RedZone

45-52

16-23

28-36

21-38

1stQPoints

92

10

51

45

2ndQPoints

138

39

99

83

3rdQPoints

95

10

66

43

4thQPoints

86

48

59

75

Wow.  If you’re a DePauw fan, it’s a damn good thing that these games aren’t played on paper. 

Thanks, Tom. For me, I want to see how strength of schedule comes into play in Saturday’s game. Wabash has played one of the weakest schedules in recent memory. U. of Chicago, Kenyon, Oberlin, and Hiram are not exactly strong programs…and I’m being polite. It’s nothing against the mettle of our Little Giants, but 7-2 DePauw will be a much stronger opponent than we’ve seen in weeks.

Wabash headed to the playoffs and undefeated. DePauw playing their last game of the season with nothing to lose but the Monon Bell.

We’ve heard this one before. And one thing’s for sure.

WABASH ALWAYS FIGHTS!

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Sunday, November 9, 2008

The Demise of the Delt Chapter

Marty Tuohy and Mark Kosior sent me the following e-mail, confirming our worst fears in the wake of the tragic death of a Delt freshman and suspension of the chapter.

November 6, 2008

Dear Mr. Tuohy,

This morning, Dean Mike Raters, Associate Dean of Students Rick Warner, and I informed the students living in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity that the College has decided to withdraw its recognition of the Beta Psi chapter and terminate the lease of the property at 603 West Wabash Avenue. Further Delta Tau Delta activities of any kind are strictly prohibited.

This decision was reached after considerable investigation and conversation. From recruitment to the beginning of pledgeship and through traditions and ritual, we have discovered at Delta Tau Delta a culture and practice of ungentlemanly behavior and irresponsible citizenship, which are inconsistent with Wabash’s Gentleman’s Rule, mission, and core values.

Effective immediately, we shall use the property at 603 West Wabash Avenue as a College residence hall.
We have decided that students living in the facility who are under the age of 21 may continue to reside in the residence hall, move into alternative campus housing, or seek off-campus housing. Two residence hall advisors will move into the facility immediately.

Students who are 21 years of age or older will no longer be allowed to reside in the facility. We have arranged for them to live in alternative campus housing and we will assist them in their transition.
All students will now take their meals at the Sparks Center.

We understand and value Delta Tau Delta’s storied history at Wabash, and I hope you will realize that we have made these decisions based on the best interest of the students and after painstaking review.

Sincerely,
Patrick White
President

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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Monon Bell Tailgate - Update

Well, so far we have eight classmates and guests planning to tailgate before the Monon Bell game. It’s a week from Saturday. November 15, 2008 to be exact.

If you’re planning on coming, please give us an RSVP. We’ve received some regrets from some of you who  can’t make it:

George Valaika

Sorry, I’ll be in Buenos Aires that week. I’ll look for the game on satellite TV @ Francisco’s Sports Bar & Grill or some other place showing a million soccer games. . . Go Wabash.

Brian Deleget

Hugh, Thanks for the invite but I’ll have to pass this year. My 1st child is going to be born on 10-24 so we’re quite busy. All the best.

Michael Crowder

Will be out of town that weekend on business. Go Wabash!

Mike Troman

Baby is due this weekend so I won’t make it this year. Thanks for putting this together and hope to see you next year with a Little Giant or Giantet in tow.

Steve Reedy

Won’t make it this year; I will be watching it on TV. One of my neighbors is a Danny (in Austin, go figure) so we’ll be watching at the approved Austin location.

Dom Mazzone

My best to you all. I wish I could make it this year, but hope to make it next year.

Kim Jackson

I regret that I will not be able to make it from Atlanta. I will be watching on TV though. Go Wabash!

Jeff Marlett

DePauw to Hell, bring back the Bell! WABASH FOREVER.

Keep in mind that the game will be broadcast on HDNet, so be sure to find a Telecast Party in your area or a bar with satellite that will let you change the channel.

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