FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[drucker]

Gomer  you are such a Smart Ass and I love it.  You make me laugh when you post.

The only thing I want to see this last year of the conference is for the represenitive to win ONE playoff game!

[footballfan413]

Marcus Ellwood:
     Don`t let this negative carma thing get under your saddle.
     It`s kind of like, the more your scratch it the worse it gets.
     Look at .....negative carma......as Tommy Touch Down does   
     or maybe these guys are just rattling your cage and your giving them
     what they want.   Just a thought.
 
    One other thing. When you call out Pat Coleman, make sure you have an
      escape route planned.        
     

Really good advice!   +karma to you and for the rest of the board, even Ellwood, although I try to make it a policy to not reward negative behavior.    

[Fartcus Smellwood]

22 more days until Cougar Camp begins

This will be an exciting year for the Cougars!!!

BOOM!

[Fartcus Smellwood]

Sorry in advance Pat Coleman...as stated before, my cage was rattled and I got fired up. Didn't mean to take it out on you.

Thats really the only escape route I have is a true apology....I just want to talk about football, no more karma crap.

[Pat Coleman]

I survived.

[footballfan413]

Sorry in advance Pat Coleman...as stated before, my cage was rattled and I got fired up. Didn't mean to take it out on you.

Thats really the only escape route I have is a true apology....I just want to talk about football, no more karma crap.

Best escape route there is!!  And that will get you a karma boost again from me when the 24 hour restriction is up! 

[Gomer Pyle]

   Marcus Ellwood is back among use................Hallelujah! 
       
   

[Cougswillwin]

Marcus Ellwood??

More like Fartcus Smellwood........You know what I'm talking about.

BOOM

[formerd3db]

Not being a regular on this IBC board, I may have missed this and if so, my please forgive me.  Anyway, my question is what happened to all the Eureka assistants?  On their website, HC Sullivan has listed only two (one recently hired earlier this year) and a open position advertized on Pat's D3site for coaching positions.  Seems like they are "leaving the ship in waves"  Since last year's bios are obviously removed from the Eureka site, from last year's team photo it looked like they had about 7 assistants.  I realize that not all were full time, however, I thought Sullivan was starting to put together a good staff that might stay for awhile.  Too bad, as a "revolving door" for coaches and players is tough on attempting to build a program to its next level - it used to be that way for many years at Olivet in our MIAA (or perhaps look at McMurray's situation as some of you have already discussed).  However, not impossible to do, but everyone (administration, admissions, athletic administrative and coaching staffs) all have to "be on the same page".  Any insights on this anyone?  Just curious.  Thanks.

[Gomer Pyle]

Formerd3db:
      Did a search on Eureka and found they have an interesting history for a school of less than 500.
     Did find that an Ass`t football coach at Eureka College K. Barth, is now
     the Head football coach at Eureka HS.  Hope that`s correct.
     Reason`s they can`t retain football coaches? Maybe as a program and not a good one by any means,( no offense ment)  their won/loss record just doesn`t look good on a coaches resume. 
   Eureka`s record form 2000-2006:  9-51 overall.  8-41 IBFC.
   
   
 
   
   
   

[neweraibfc]

Since the season previews aren't out yet.  How are the teams looking, any breakout players, what are the strengths and weaknesses within the teams vying for the IBFC title this year?

[cougarqb4]

this year the conference i feel will be alot closer with all of the teams how are the other teams looking??? things are looking good in cougar land and we are ready to compete this year... only a couple more weeks then we get after it....
go cougars!!!

[Reddevilpride]

Not being a regular on this IBC board, I may have missed this and if so, my please forgive me.  Anyway, my question is what happened to all the Eureka assistants?  On their website, HC Sullivan has listed only two (one recently hired earlier this year) and a open position advertized on Pat's D3site for coaching positions.  Seems like they are "leaving the ship in waves"  Since last year's bios are obviously removed from the Eureka site, from last year's team photo it looked like they had about 7 assistants.  I realize that not all were full time, however, I thought Sullivan was starting to put together a good staff that might stay for awhile.  Too bad, as a "revolving door" for coaches and players is tough on attempting to build a program to its next level - it used to be that way for many years at Olivet in our MIAA (or perhaps look at McMurray's situation as some of you have already discussed).  However, not impossible to do, but everyone (administration, admissions, athletic administrative and coaching staffs) all have to "be on the same page".  Any insights on this anyone?  Just curious.  Thanks.

Formerd3db:

All of the assistant coaches leaving does raise some questions.  Unfortunately, Gomer I do not think that the 9-51 record has anything to do w/it.  In the Crouch era, the assistant coaching staff never changed.  However, just being a spectator @ a few games over the past two years; it appeared that Sullivan did not treat his assistants very well.  On numerous occasions, you could hear him say things that were just completely inappropriate in front of the players (i.e. i will "expletive deleted" fire all of you).  Aww, the beauty of having those bleachers so close to the sideline. lol.   Lastly, the feeling from the alumni is that he knows his x's and o's, but needs to build better relationships w/his assistants, administration, and players.

[Gomer Pyle]

Reddevilpride:
   Differering opinions are always welcomed.
     I`m thinking there are other reasons coaches leave beside the
      occasional expletive used on the side=-line.   Like nobody has used
    bad language before?  Even at Eureka?
   My reason for pointing out the win/loss record  does have a liitle more
  validity as a "possible" reason than the HC using some 4-lettered words.
   When coaches move on their resume is pretty much all they`ve got.
   I really don`t think he would say, reason for leaving, occasional bad language or would they want to show 9-51 for 6 years efforts.
   Most schools looking to hire want a proven coach not one coming from a program that is and has been floundering. I`m not picking on Eureka at all but the facts speak for them selfs.
   Eureka is one of if not the smallest college playing D-3 football. With no established program,recruiting good players is a tough sell. With out good players.......no conference title. No ring! No shot at an NCAA playoff game.
   Eureka certainly has a rich history (as a college) but why coaches stop by for a cup of coffee (figure of speech) could be attributed to just that.....................no sustainable program.
   
   

   
   

       

[catch22]

Gomer, you are right, the administration, staff, and coaches must be on the same page, and have some stability, and a committed administration, back in the early to mid 90's Eureka was the top team in the conference.  If the administration cares and support the coaches good things will happen, look how MacMurray went down hill when the support left, and when Coach Gay retired, and the brought the other AD in.  It is not just coaches but everyone must be on the same page.