Any word on who has interviewed for the CUC position?  Any speculations?

Quote from: ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE on December 05, 2012, 08:23:14 AM
Anyone word on where Pries is going? Seems like an odd time to bow out, but leaving on top as they say, might not be a bad move.

Pries has accepted the AD and HC football position at Concordia-Ann Arbor.  I believe they are NAIA.  Regardless, I thank him for what he did and wish him the best in his new positions.

I know that CUC will be losing some skill and line positions this year.  It seems that the latter is more dificult to fill for teams.

I do have to say with my limited viewing of the conference this past year the top 3 for next year, barring transfers and ineligibility, would be CUW, WL and CUC, in that order.  I would put my money on WL to have the slight lead because of their running game and those boys BRING THE WOOD!!  I was very impressed with their hitting and tackling.  Will be interesting.

Quote from: Pat Coleman on November 19, 2012, 10:23:42 PM

Quote from: lem4094 on November 19, 2012, 09:14:31 PM
Question to Pat,

Do you believe CUC earned any substancial credability (for themselves or the NATHC) with the game this past Saturday?  If CUC is able to replace the line and skill players lost after this year and make another run this or next year, will they possibly break into the D3football.com top 25 barrier?

Just wondering

Lem -- sounds like something we discussed on the Around the Nation podcast this morning.

http://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/2012/11/19/atn-podcast-when-surprise-isnt-surprise/

Thank you.  Great show.

Question to Pat,

Do you believe CUC earned any substancial credability (for themselves or the NATHC) with the game this past Saturday?  If CUC is able to replace the line and skill players lost after this year and make another run this or next year, will they possibly break into the D3football.com top 25 barrier?

Just wondering

Quote from: hazzben on November 17, 2012, 03:19:05 PM

Quote from: repete on November 17, 2012, 03:18:19 PM
Not in??

Evidently not  I'd sure like to see a replay though.

That hurts

I know this is late but I was in that endzone when that fumble occured...I saw the second effort and while twisting, a CUC defender punched the ball from behind to cause the fumble.  Now, whether or not the plane had been broken previous to the punch, I can not say from my perspective. 

Regardless, Playoff experience was the X factor of this game, in my opinion.  In playoffs, you have to make the plays when they come because they are hard to come by. 

CUC: Dropped TD pass on first drive, 2 1st qtr. INTS and a dropped INT for BU TD.

BU: 3 Big 4th down stops, TD catch off tipped ball, and defending game winning 2 pt. conversion.

Long story longer, BU made the plays earned the win, CUC let it through their fingers and may have what if's lingering.

Good luck vs. OWU.

Great game Saturday....CUC had their chances early, but when it is the playoffs, close enough will not get you a win.  Dropped TD pass, a dropped INT for BU TD and 2 INTs in the beginning of the first proved costly, although, they did not quit or come close to wavering.  I do not believe there were too many people upset for going for 2 at the end.  I personnaly thought it was the right thing to do...BU was looking a bit shell-shocked and it seemed their back was upon the ropes at the time...Give it to that BU DB for making a play when it was his time to step up, whereas, the Cougs dropped their chances.

Great year, regardless.  It is also great to have the program doing so well when only about 15 years ago, the school contemplated shutting it down.

Latest projections has CUC against Bethel...UGGGGGG!!!  Bethel is in that brutally tough Minnisota conference.  I would rather see Adrian....We played them tough last year.  Well, I guess we will have to wait until Sunday.  Good luck to all teams this weekend.

Quote from: Pat Coleman on November 05, 2012, 02:51:49 AM
Sounds like those people read our bracketology on Friday.

Yes, I plagiarized a bit.  You know imitation is the highest form of flattery.  Keep up the good work, Pat!

Now, with NCC's loss to Wheaton, CUC might keep their regional #2 rank and possibly crack into one of the other two rankings.  I think they would break through the AFCA poll before D3football mainly since d3football's poll is much more in touch with D-III in general.

Here's to hoping.  Good luck next week, Cougs and in the first round of the Playoffs.  It would be something if the Cougars get the first playoff win for the conference (easier said then done).

Quote from: Look It Up on October 31, 2012, 02:22:50 PM
The Concordia-Chicago Cougars are #2 in the North Region. http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/d3/regional_rankings

Do not get too excited about that ranking.  It does not take anything into account except record.  I feel the D3football rankings and AFCA coach's are much more accurate.  Good for the Cougars, regardless.

Quote from: baseman201 on November 20, 2009, 02:10:06 PM
I see the NAC awards were given out,

What's with the co-offensive player of the year?  How lame is that?

I understand Heinemeyer is a talented WR, but why the CO-offensive players?  It just seems they couldn't let a CUC player be up there on their own, they had to get someone else in their too.  I think Marotta should be at the top on his own with the season that he had.

I mean, Egebrecht from CUC had 1,023 receiving yards, 220 more than Heinemeyer.

It's not just the offensive player, it's CO-freshman and CO-Coaches, I just think it's kind of stupid, but my opinion,.

But, I guess I don't get to make the decisions......

One comment I would make in response, as a former coach, is a great importance of the voting is to not only protect and help your players get recognition, but also to have another coach vote for yours when you need it.  Much of the voting results looks as if there was too many solid candidates to have only one.  The other factor, of which I have no knowledge, is who was up on the list last year compared to this year?  There have been times where a 'Player of the Year" as a junior, did not even make 1st team all conference after the first vote the next.

My point is the coaches do not take this vote lightly and, in order for the recognition to be fair in tight years, as this may have been, having Co-Players seemed to be the best way.

As for the Coach of the year, historically (and this is dating back to the IBC days) the award has gone to the conference champion' coach.  I am not saying whether it is right or not, the coaches vote on it how they feel fits.  I feel it is still right that Coach Pries recieved recognition from his peers as to the job he has done and is continuing to do at CUC.

Next year will be interesting to watch how CUC goes through the season with a bullseyes on their chest.  Rest assured, there will be a great many players from other teams with bulletin board material to motivate them for the summer (i.e.- CUW-1sth loss to CUC since '87 and AU 1st loss ever to a CUC in team history, I believe).

Congrats to all conference award winners and best of luck to you all next year.  I hope you all have a safe and injury free spring and summer.

I just have to say that I am proud of my AlmaMater.  It has been forever since the CU Cougars have been doing this well.  They are, by no means, out of the woods yet (Ben., CUW, AU left).

Great job, Coach Pries, Janowsky, staff and players!!  See you at the Ben. U. game.

Keep fighting!!  Good Luck!!

While we are talking about BU, Where is all the complaining that was here earlier this year about the coaching staff?  Someone wanted Cooper's head on a plate.  Does he/she still have the same stance since the Eagles have ripped off 4 consective W's?

No worries.  I understand completely.  I was going from memory (which begins to get worse with time).