Now it's over, really
Around the Nation Permission to speak freely? Sure. Permission to close the book on the 2007 Division III football season? Yeah, we can do that as well. That's because the final chapter in the epic saga known as Around the Nation's 2007 Year in Review has finally hit the virtual bookshelves. In this installment, Keith McMillan explains where we missed. Preseason predictions came more than five months ago now, and at some publications, writers probably hope those guesses were forgotten. But we believe in 20-20 hindsight, taking blame where blame is due, while perhaps handing out just a little bit of credit. Credit for: • Being the only poll to have UW-Whitewater debut at No. 2. • Having one predictor name the national champ and defensive player of the year ... in August. Plus, some interesting moments that didn't quite get public attention, as well as some thoughts about why we drive all night and fly in turboprops and zigzag all over metropolitan areas and crawl up icy interstates. It's to hear speeches like the one Whitewater running back Brady Pittz gave at the Stagg Bowl luncheon, see fans tailgating at a regular season game three hours before kickoff, get some good barbecue or heck, figure out a crazy conference tiebreaker. So, yes, 2007 was a blast, but that doesn't mean we shut down for the offseason. Seriously, 2008 schedules are beginning to come in, there are still coaching hires to be made and who knows what else might break between now and Kickoff 2008. | ||
| Permalink | Jan 29, 2008 | ||
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