Yeah, sometimes you need the brass ones to win games.  CUCs offense has definitely improved and looks good, can't complain about 51 pts, their defense on the other hand...

Watched the game on live stream and was happy to see a really good transfer sophomore QB running the offense. (The 6'11" QB freshman came in and didn't do too badly either) Hopefully they can build on all the young guys they have, as long as they stick around.

Yes I was talking about Concordia Chicago, hmmmm, maybe I need to look.again!

So, just looking at the CUC roster and I only see like 35 guys (So, Jr., Sr.).  Does anyone know if they have a bunch of incoming freshman or have seen some of their camp, because if not, it's going to be another long year them. 

The only QB listed had 8 INTs and 3 TDs last year...

QuoteNope, that's the reality -- that's how many players were left after last season. A lot of seniors on last year's team but can't really say where the rest of the non-seniors went. More than 50 letterwinners from last season are not on the roster any longer.

Yikes, could be a tough year for CUC...

So, I was just looking at some rosters and only see 31 guys on CUC's team?

Am I missing something?

QuoteOh boy.............ummmmm.....uhhhhh.....(got to remember this was asked politely, and seems sincere)...

Yes, I did ask this sincerely, like I said, just a curiosity question, nothing more.

The reason I asked is because I have seen a couple really good schools the past few years in NAIA jump to D-II, Lindenwood in MO being the other.

Skunks, I know you said that all the other sports would have to follow suit, but what about NCAA hockey?  or Lacrosse?  Johns Hopkins is usually one of the top lacrosse teams in the nation for NCAA D-I yet all other sports including football are D-III.  Colorado College plays at a high level of D-I hockey, yet all other sports are D-III.  There are also a ton of D-II schools who have just hockey at the D-I level.  I am just saying why couldn't a football team be at a higher division but still have the rest of the sports lower?  Unless there are rules against that.

Again, just thinking out loud,

Yes I agree, excellent podcast, well done,

Pat, though I do want your opinion on Mount Union, and if this is a question for another board tell me.

University of Sioux Falls was the "Mount Union" of the NAIA, they won a ton of national championships, always in the playoffs and rarely lost.  And it seems looking at the scores and how Mount Union played in the first round, they are on their way to another D-III championship.

Anyhow, Sioux Falls made the move to NCAA D-II and were 9-2 this year, so they held their own.

Any reason why Mount Union hasn't moved up to NCAA D-II?  Or even the FCS, it seems they could do well even at that level.  I mean, just looking at the scores from Mount Union this year it didn't even look fair.  Not saying there is anything wrong with that.  But as a school, wouldn't you want your dominate football team to move up and get even better and more national recognition?

Just curious,

Wow, what a finish and a great comeback.

Congrats to CUC for their season, almost pulled it off against an excellent Bethel team from an excellent conference.  Hopefully they can build on this and next year be in the same boat and maybe win a first round playoff game for the NAC.

You figure CUC has to be the favorite for next year to win the NAC!

My heart definitely wants CUC to win their first playoff game ever, I did go there, I think anyone wants their Alma Mater to win, but my head tells me differently.

I just don't think they will be able to hang with whoever the draw is, especially if it turns out to be Bethel.  NAC teams just don't have enough firepower yet.  I am hoping if CUC keeps doing what they are doing, in a few years they will be able to win some playoff games.

Now, with that being said, I hope they prove me wrong.  I do plan on attending the game and no matter the outcome, it's great to see how football has evolved at CUC since Pries took over.

Concerning CUC, when you have an offense that scores 40 pts/game, the defense better help out to get it done.  They did that with a big turnover TD like someone else said, so good to see.

Last test is Benedictine, who has had CUCs number in big games the last few years.

I am afraid I have to side with Pat here.

Though I love the NAC and graduated from CUC, I don't think really anyone in the conference is an "All American" player, whether they are playing in a big power conference or the NAC.  The competition and talent just isn't up to par with other conferences.  The Bears looked great against the Colts, Cutler looked like an MVP.   Put Green Bay out there and it obviously was a different story.

I know the NFL isn't D-III football, but I think it got the idea across.  Borselinno will put up huge numbers this year against NAC opponents, heck probably player of the year in my opinion.  But until we start winning some playoff games and going far into the post season, I just don't think anyone from the NAC will be considered.

Sheesh, CUC puts up 63 on Hope, although their D gave up 47, that should be a concern....

Either way, CUC has the best offense (in my opinion) in the conference, defense needs a little work!!

MU- 47
BU- 7

Honestly not as bad as I thought it was going to be, we may have to wait a LOONG time until an NAC team wins a playoff game.

But congrats to BU for getting there and seeing what a top team plays like.

Also CUC won their continuation game today against Lake Forest 56 - 28, so they finish 8-2 for the third year in a row.  They are getting consistent, just not winning the big games.

Mount Union......ouch

Well, keep it within 50 and it's a moral victory, so that's something to shoot for.....unfortunately it was the fate of whoever won the NAC.

It will probably be MU vs. Whitewater again, so BU is playing either the national runner up or champion, so that's cool in my opinion.

Yuck, BU whooped CUC 43-21,

Looks like the homecoming atmosphere didn't do it for them,

BU is definitely the favorite and will most likely represent the NAC in the playoffs....in my opinion of course,