FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Mr. Ypsi]

If tomorrow's games go as expected, I predict a rematch of CUW-NCC.

[79jaybird]

Lem4094,  I know about the NCAA wanting to minimize travel to keep costs down, and agree that it's the NCAA and strange things have happened before. (and most likely will happen again.  )
I agree with Mr. Ypsi that all the signs are pointing to a rematch of CUW/NC and possibly (not likely) a CUW/Wheaton game.

[lem4094]

I personally would like to see a CUW/NCC rematch.  Just wondering if there would be any other possibilities then the previously mentioned?

[79jaybird]

There are a lot of possibilities still up in the air.  In the CCIW 3 teams are fighting for (most likely) 2 spots.  All the "what if" scenarios are still valid.  You have Wheaton, North Central, and Augustana with their candles still flickering.
I think Concordia WI would fare better playing Wheaton 1st round as opposed to NC because the Cardinals have already seen what the Falcons have to offer, and they would have "revenge" on their minds.  Revenge and adrenaline are 2 big "ingredients" in a recipe for an upset.

[baseman201]

yeah I agree, I don't think CUW would fair to well in a rematch with NCC.

Either way, they would be in Mt. Unions bracket, so their quest would end sooner or later.  But hey, make it far enough to get pounded by Mt. Union would be worth it.

Now, I do hope CUW wins a playoff game so I hate to say this but, I think CUW (whoever they play) will get beat by 14+ pts in their opening playoff game.  I hope they prove me wrong but CUW has some good teams in their "projected" bracket.   I was correct last year in saying that Lakeland would get spanked by 25 or more by Augustana, and they did.  CUW would need to play flawless in every single category no matter who they play (NCC or Wheaton).

But like I said, Mt. Union is going to win the whole thing again anyhow so it doesn't matter too much.  But wow, to play Mt. Union and get a chance to see the talent they have would be an amazing experience.

[Pat Coleman]

The NCAA only seeks to minimize travel costs by eliminating air travel whenever possible. Otherwise, it's fair game to bus anyone up to 499 miles to play a game. They don't bat an eye at busing someone the maximum to maintain the seedings even if there's a team 50 miles away.

lem404 needs to read the playoff projections on the front page.

[formerd3db]

The NCAA only seeks to minimize travel costs by eliminating air travel whenever possible. Otherwise, it's fair game to bus anyone up to 499 miles to play a game. They don't bat an eye at busing someone the maximum to maintain the seedings even if there's a team 50 miles away.

lem404 needs to read the playoff projections on the front page.

yeah I agree, I don't think CUW would fair to well in a rematch with NCC.

Either way, they would be in Mt. Unions bracket, so their quest would end sooner or later.  But hey, make it far enough to get pounded by Mt. Union would be worth it.

Now, I do hope CUW wins a playoff game so I hate to say this but, I think CUW (whoever they play) will get beat by 14+ pts in their opening playoff game.  I hope they prove me wrong but CUW has some good teams in their "projected" bracket.   I was correct last year in saying that Lakeland would get spanked by 25 or more by Augustana, and they did.  CUW would need to play flawless in every single category no matter who they play (NCC or Wheaton).

But like I said, Mt. Union is going to win the whole thing again anyhow so it doesn't matter too much.  But wow, to play Mt. Union and get a chance to see the talent they have would be an amazing experience.

Pat's assessment is correct...and if that again holds true this weekend, it looks like Hope will get that "amazing experience"   On the other hand, sometimes some strange things can happen i.e. Rutgers the other night; yet that will be difficult for Hope and less likely to occur, it would be great (for us) to see that happen.

[79jaybird]

The one key stat that I look at is that the Illini-Badger Conference has not won a playoff game ever.  Hopefully for the IBFC and CUW's sake they can erase that stat this year!  There are some big boys and great teams in the Midwest Region but like my HS Coach said,  "Don't forget that YOU are apart of this group and YOU had to do something right consistently to get where you are today.  Don't be intimidated by your opponent."
I think some people see Mt. Union (or another perennial stalwart) and lose the game(s) in their minds before they even step foot on the field.  Playoff Football is about heart and execution, and anything can happen.

[WLCALUM83]

The one key stat that I look at is that the Illini-Badger Conference has not won a playoff game ever.  Hopefully for the IBFC and CUW's sake they can erase that stat this year!  There are some big boys and great teams in the Midwest Region but like my HS Coach said,  "Don't forget that YOU are apart of this group and YOU had to do something right consistently to get where you are today.  Don't be intimidated by your opponent."
I think some people see Mt. Union (or another perennial stalwart) and lose the game(s) in their minds before they even step foot on the field.  Playoff Football is about heart and execution, and anything can happen.

Hear, hear!

[BVHawk]

Congrats to Concordia for making the post season and best of luck!

[HOW IT IS]

I WOULD LIKE EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT MACMURRAYS OWN CAREER RUSHING LEADER PETER EREG SET AN ALL COLLEGE RECORD ALL DIVSION RECORD WITH HIS 330 PLUS RUSIHNG AGAINST BLACKBURN. CONGRATS PETE AND WAY TO WIN OUT. I KNOW THAT IT WAS A DISSAPOINTING SEASON BUT HEY THEY DID WIN THEIR LAST TWO, AND GOOD LUCK CUW HOPE YOU WIN

AND THATS HOW IT IS!!!!!!!!!!

[mac_5_seven]

WOULD LIKE EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT MACMURRAYS OWN CAREER RUSHING LEADER PETER EREG SET AN ALL COLLEGE RECORD ALL DIVSION RECORD WITH HIS 330 PLUS RUSIHNG AGAINST BLACKBURN.

Record for what, yards in a game?  I belive Dante Brown from Marietta holds that with 441..  Two unbeliveable games back-to-back for Ereg though!

[ptownhero]

i really dont see how all these crappy teams are letting macmurray run all over them.  macmurray is a sub par team.  im not sure but did macmurray get some of thier starters back from injuries.  If they did i understand because they had some good talent going in to the season opener.

[lem4094]

My fault for not being thorough in my previous reply.  I will try to be more informed next time.  I was just getting tired of the bashing and talk of the other teams when the focus should be on CUW and their first round opponent. 

I just feel the IBFC board was becoming too much of a 'trash and bash' window instead of talking present conference issues and events (the latest and most important being CUW and their representation of the IBFC in this years playoffs).

[coocooforcoekohawk]

Things are falling into place for a rematch.

North Central at Concordia Wis. first round of the playoffs.

You heard it here first!

  Can I get a witness?