Mac played pretty well yesterday, only losing by 12 to Aurora 30-18.  They have made a huge jump already from last years team.  Keep workin hard Mac, you'll get that win.

So.........

Seems like nothing in the SLIAC is going on seeing as no one has posted for like 3 days.  Any updates out there on anything?  Anything at all.

I know Mac starts their camp on the 14th I believe.  Should be interesting to see what they are going to do this year and how they make the transition from last year.I heard they are bringing in some pretty good talent.

Any news on greenville, or any other schools. 

Quote from: TX-MLB on July 28, 2008, 09:23:36 PM
i think the top 4 teams will be huntingdon greenville westminster and eureka
since it is new conference there is no telling the order of those top four i think it could be pretty close

Wow, Been a while since I've posted on D3.  Anyway, for Eureka to finish in the top 4 is a longshot, not saying it can't happen, but not a very high probability. In the past four years they have only won 6 games, and that was playing in a weak IBFC conference.  However, again I could be wrong and they could surprise some people.   As for me, Not too familiar with many of the teams in the new conference except for the old IBFC teams. However, if I had to make a guess. I would say it would be a two team race with Greenville and Huntington competeing for the title.  I also believe Westminister will make some noise as well, but in the end I think Huntington will take everything. 

The Mac schedule is up and this is what ity should look like for next year.....

9/6/2007
1:00
Beloit College
Beliot College


9/13/2007
1:00 PM
Aurora University
Home


9/20/2007
1:00 PM
Haskell University
Lawrence, KS


9/27/2007
1:00PM
Lagrange College
Home


10/4/2007
1:00 PM
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL


10/11/2007
1:00 PM
Westminster College
Home


10/18/2007
1:00 PM
Greenville College
Home


10/25/2007
1:00 PM
Eureka College
Eureka, IL


11/1/2007
1:00 PM
Blackburn College
Home


11/8/2007
1:00 PM
Principia College
Elsah, IL

Does anyone know anything about Haskell U.  And just by looking at the schedule, is there even a preseason favorite out all these teams.  Not too familier with any of them except for a couple for the old IBFC conference.

Quote from: baseman201 on November 16, 2007, 03:43:23 PM
Even if CUW plays mistake free football (which is ridiculious to even say because even the best teams out there make mistakes ALLL the time) they still get waxed by 40. 

Maybe it's a good thing this is the last year for the IBC.  We have been known as the worst conference in D-III football for who knows how long.

But no more, it's time to start fresh and new in the new conferences.

The NEFC is pretty bad as well.  I think they have a worse playoff record than us, even though it's only by 1 game.

Quote from: baseman201 on November 15, 2007, 09:25:50 PM
cudub-

Yeah, they said it's the "easiest game", but most of us knew that already with exception of a few are are picking CUW to win.

Who's picking CUW to win.   

Quote from: Gomer Pyle on November 14, 2007, 03:22:27 PM

Quote from: mac_grad on November 14, 2007, 01:57:48 PM
Hey Gomer,

I was at Mac over the weekend, couldn't make the game but I will say one thing....



I heard cowbells all the way across campus   

   mac_grad:
              If you heard them and I don`t doubt it for a minute. They were
              being rung by Blackburn.
             Those cowbells are part of their fight song.   

Sorry Mac_Grad, I have to back Gomer on this one.  I was at the game, Macs fans were pretty quiet the whole game except in the first three minutes that we had the lead.  after that, Blackburn dominated, rushing for about or over 400 yds on mac. 

Anyway, i have to agree with most of the comments about CUW.  Pirrilo 9, you are right, they do have to play mistake free football to have a shot, but even with that, it is still a dim chance CUW wins in my opinion. 

we have to put the size factor in the game as well.  many of the teams in the ibfc were undersized compared to many other teams in division 3 football.  this is no exception for CUW.  even if they do play mistake free football i think in the end Bethal just overpowers CUW.  plus they are quick.  this could be a long game for the Falcons.  However, I hope they keep it close and it would be nice to see the ibfc get their first and only win.

but, probably won't happen

Bethal 49 CUW 20 

One more thing, just wanted to say congrats to CUW in making the playoffs, (little late), but job well done.  Good job BU, you guys exceeded some peoples expectations this year, good luck next year, and good job to all the seniors who played their last games in the ibfc.  good luck in life, and to CUW's seniors, good luck in the playoffs.

Quote from: cudub on November 11, 2007, 07:39:20 PM
the following is a quote from the MIAC message board.  I asked them to tell me a little bit about Bethel and what they are all about, this is what i got..



Bethel...they are a smash mouth football team happy with a 3 to 4 yard gain on every play...their offensive line is relentless, their quarterback is a playmaker complemented by a very quick runningback, you don't just play Bethel, you play the clock as well.   Their passing game is not a strong suit, in fact they really only hit one pass play against the J's all day, but it was the biggest play of the game...

Defensively, they stunt, blitz and try to cause havoc from the first down you are on offense...they are quick and hit hard.  You can pass on them, because you really can't run on them...at least very well

To sum it up...they are the best team you will play this year, to get by them would be quite the achievement and to be honest I don't see it happening.

Thanks for the info

Wow, CUW got a lucky bid not having to play Mount or Whitewater in the first round.  dont know too much about Bethel, could the ibfc get its first playoff win in its last year?

Blackburn 33  Mac 20

Mac goes 0-10 for the first time in school history.

Word to the freshmen, stay around, teams never get better when they have players leave every year.

Quote from: PIROLLO9 on November 08, 2007, 11:57:47 AM
Hey you all....just got on and been reading alot of things.....first off, congrats to CUW....hope you all do good in the playoffs...One thing i will say for you'all is that you MUST play mistake free football to take one from Mount Union.....Good job john wagner....heard you did good this season...keep trucking man, still dont think your the pain train bc i didn't feel any pain but i go respect for you and i think your a good LB!!

        Now to my old team, Rucker...please...we got your message loud and clear...you LOVE MAC, good, thats great and i am glad your a fan....but stop making excuses for these boys, i knew they werent going to win alot of ball games this year...lost alot of oline...all conference QB, Running backs....and recievers...not to mention rodney payne...which alot of people thought was a monster and scotty gregory as well as key losses on the DLine.....Come on..Now with the transition to new coaches...thats tough too... you can say what you want about me but i am saying that i am not the only one to think that mac was not going to win a game....
       Now for my boys at mac...I am proud of Dimitric hightower.....man was a complete gamer....Atwain jones even though he wasnt used correctly...probably the best DB i had ever played with.....and ricky hamilton...i know it was tough but i know you tried hard every game....Blakemore...You improved from what i saw and i was very proud of you!!! Your a winner in my book......
       to the freshman..if you stay...keep your heads up and beleive in each other bc people are going to say what they want to say in that small town...dont get caught into the BS of macmurray....be caught into each other and beleive that your going to get better and become ONE...not individuals....I am very impressed with your efforts and i wish you all luck...
       Hope my old football buddies are doing good....JR, MASK, Gillespse, Parker, WR from CUW, Poe(didnt forget about ya) Kid was a monster, and anyone who i forgot..you know i gots love for yall and if you all are in ORLANDO...LET ME KNOW...i take you all out!!!

I'm OUT later........

You did play with Woodrow, right, probably one of the best db's i've ever seen play here at mac.  the kid could shut down one whole half of the field.  just thought i'd point that out.......

CougsFB,

Its ok, I understand the frustrations one may have had playing on the field, just be thankful you only had to play on it a couple of times.   

it would be nice to get better facilities, and im guessing cuw, aurora, cuc, benedictine also have great alumni support to help get these new additions and facilities to better the program.  it would be nice if the same thing could happen at mac.

Quote from: CougsFB on November 06, 2007, 03:50:03 PM
CUC has one of the top 3 fields in the IBFC....if I had to rank the fields/stadiums in order it would be:
1. Benedictine
2. CUC
3. CUW (new field)
4. Aurora (best natural)
5. Greenville
6. Lakeland
7. Eureka
8. MAC

MAC and Eureka shouldn't even be placed on the list because the fields are just plain ridiculous for a college team. Benedictine has the nicest stadium but....its so big it never gets filled. But if any of the other schools had pro/semi pro teams playing at their schools, they would have the same type of facilities. Aurora has amazing grass to play on but the stands suck and I hated playing there all the time because there is no separation between the away team and home fans...you could hear every remark being made.

The reason I posted this is because facilities are a huge deal when you bring in recruits. Recruits see a field such as BU, CUC, or CUWs and they will love it. A lot of the teams are less fortunate than others.

I agree with your list as well.  the problem with Mac's field is simple.  when it was just built, the rumor was they wanted to take a year still to play on the old field while the new field was "under construction"  the problem was, they wanted to play on the new field so much, they played on it a year too early and ever since then they have had every problem in the book with it.  they always have trouble keeping grass on it every year, the sidelines flood, etc.  However, they have tried to make improvements.  they have actually gotten new wieght room equitment, its only like 2 years old now, and they are trying to make make the field as well as possible.  its just going to take time.  at least mac is trying to make improvements here and there, it is just finding the money to get them done. 

Quote from: Gomer Pyle on November 01, 2007, 07:10:11 AM
NCAA Football:
   Always nice to see "Picks" with some thought. 
   0-8 Mac winning? I`ll have to get back to you on that one. 

Thanks Gomer......

You never know, Mac might just pull it off.

Well, it is midweek, and I have nothing better to do right now, so I thought I'd throw up my picks for this weekend.

Lets start off with CUC and Greenville.  Greenville has been playing the type of football that they should have been playing all year.  I don't think they can really be stopped this weekend, especially with the inconcistencies that we have seen with CUC this year. 

Sorry Believers, but Greenville takes this one big 49-14

Next we have the toilet bowl game for the conference.  Mac gets to play at home against the Red Devils from Eureka.  With both qb's being healthy this week for Mac, who knows what we will see from them, let alone which offense.  Don't really know too much about Eureka other than they play like Eureka.  I think this will be a high scoring game, considering niether teams have stellar defenses. 

But, I'm gonna go with the home team this week, thats right, Mac gets their first win of the season with a score
of A lot-Just a little less.

now, on to the two most important games of the week.  Can't wait to hear what happens on Saturday, but hear we go.......

Aurora at Lakeland.  As previously stated on the board, Lakeland doesn't have the greatest run game in the ibfc right now.  that being said, Aurora can win this game, but they have to control the ball by running it.  i don't see this to be a high scoring game, but in the end there won't be a four way tie for first. 

Lakeland gets it in a close one 24-20

now lets get to the Game of the Week. 

CUW at BU

Here we go BU, time to prove everyone wrong this week.  BU plays well at home, and they play pretty good defense.  We all know that CUW can play defense too.  If BU is going to win, they have to force turnovers and keep that CUW defense on the field.  This one is gonna be close, especially since BU has the homefield advantage........

I want to see some mix up in the conference....

BU stirs things up by getting the win 17-10