Never sure about WLC. They have a 35 man roster and I think they expect about 30 incoming freshman. So when its all said and done they should have about 45 players going into the first game. They have some good talent but zero depth.
They have good back in Larry Hairl who will probably be the center of the offense.  On defense they have several good young players including Makepeace and Rosenburg. I don't have any idea what Murphy is going to run as the new DC but Miller always seems to prefer a 3-4
With questions at QB, OL, WR,  a total lack of depth, and a new DC right out of his GA year they will struggle quite a bit this year.

Anyone planning on going over to Concordia to watch the Rams practice? I think they report Thursday, anyone know for sure?  It should be good for the falcons to have those guys around. I went to Point after the Jags were there and they left a ton of stuff behind, clothes, shoes, equipment.

Well I guess if thats what it takes to stir the pot around here I will continue to express my opinion.  Believe me when I tell you, I don't need a history lesson when it comes to D3 football. I know there have been great games in the early rounds. I know that everyone who plays wants to compete against the best.
Since you mention it, lets look at Lakeland. Probably the best team in the NAC. However, in the past 3 years they have lost to Whitewater 3 times and have been outscored 189-33. I understand that is against one of the best teams in the country. Then again they have not been able to beat Carthage in that 3 year span either. So if this is the best team in the NAC ,  what does that say about the rest of the league.
So I don't believe that the NAC should recieve a AQ. A team like Stevens Point, who would destroy any team from the NAC, might not get in get in because they play in an elite conference. How is it fair to those kids? Should they go play for weaker teams because they might have a better shot at the playoffs?
Anyway thats my opinion and you can like or not like it.

MAN THIS IS FUN, you guys are great.

I suppose it is nice to get an automatic bid. However, being an 8th seed and having to play Mt or Whitewater doesn't seem like much of a reward. Personally, I would like to see D3 use a ranking system like D2  instead of an giving automatic bids. That way good teams from really good conferences would still have a chance. I just hate to see the little sisters of the poor get beat by 50 in the first round.

How does Miller manage to be the head coach as well as dean of student affairs? That sounds like 2 full time jobs. Probably why they can't recruit, even with that great field. Plus from what I hear, the football team still gets some resentment from the older faculty.

Predictions:
Lakeland
CU WI
Rockford
Benedictine
Aurora
CU IL
WLC
Maranatha

Well isn't this exciting, WLC hopes to turn around the football program by hiring a GA. No offense to the new guy, but I guess we can count on yet another losing season for the Warriors this year.  Even in the NAC, which I believe is the about the worst Division 3 football conference. Take out Lakeland and Concordia WI and what is left? A bunch of teams that probably couldn't beat Hartland Arrowhead H.S.
Not to say it isn't fun to watch the Warriors get blown out everyweek but maybe they should just shut it down and save some money and dignity.
Anyway, Good luck WLC, I'll be there with a paper bag over my head New Orleans style. At least that way I have something to puke into at halftime.