FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Pat Coleman]

Hmm, yeah, I'm thinking we don't need the homosexual comments on here.

[Goal Line Stand]

Wow, he just keeps digging himself in deeper, doesn't he?       So much for my idea to cut him a little slack.   

[Knightstalker]

Jose took it easy on him too.  The LLPP and E8 heavyweights didn't even weigh in on this one.  Maybe if we ignore it, it will go away.

Gay jokes are usually the last resort of someone who has been pwned.

[JQV]

CUC will probably be better than 2-8 thanks to a significant upgrade at Left Guard from the 2005 team.

OK...sorry that was a cheap shot.  I thought I could take the high road but I failed.  Back to the East Region for me.  You IBFC guys should come visit the Empire 8 and Liberty League.

wow are you bitter, get over it, do you have some sort of gay attraction to me or something. Go takecare of yourself and rub one off and relax!

You sound like a gay

[old 40]

Elmhurst-Lakeland scrimmage today;

IMO, two fairly similar and even teams. Elmurst has a good QB, mobile and good arm. Lakelands QB has good arm and throws a good deep ball.

Elmhurst has the better running game. Outside zone was very effective. Looks like their line will be good.

Lakeland was unable to constuct any long drives, some big plays via the air. Lakeland has good speed and height at receiver, they caught alot of balls.

Elmhurst QB's were very explosive on the runs, outside and their running backs are pretty good. Lakeland is skinny on running backs, just a couple who are not hurt. Lakeland could not run inside for any yardage to speak of.

Lakelands defense was able to hold up pretty good by getting a good pass rush. They gave up some runs via the ouside zone.

Elmhurst has two big safeties who really bring it and are pretty good in space versus the pass. They filled fast versus the run and were very good hitters. I would think they may be a couple of the better safties in the CCIW.

Lakeland has several areas they need to shore up and they have to get healthly. 15+ out due to injury. IMO, they can have a good year if they stay healthly and shore up their run game. IMO, they will present some matchup problems with opposing teams corners because of the height factor. It will be an interesting year. Good Luck to everyone's teams.

[superman57]

wow 7400's karma has dropped faster than mine ever has... I wonder how long it will take him to get to -1000

[FatalImpact]

seriously.....football, not 7400 ok

[Pat Coleman]

seriously.....football, not 7400 ok

I don't think your post follows your own rules ...

[FatalImpact]

True.....Good point

[Fartcus Smellwood]

Since this is the IBFC board....I will give you a short follow up on the CUC Cougars inter-squad scrimmage today. To start things off, the offense...

Quarterback- Both Qbs came out strong in this scrimmage facing the first and second string at defense. When it comes to it, these two quarterbacks will have each others backs. If one has a weakness, the other has that strength and this will come in handy as the season goes on.

Runningback- with 4 guys competing in this position, it was hard to pick out who was the best as each of them showed their own unique abilities. However, each back showed a great amount of speed unlike the runningbacks in the past and will surely do some damage when the run game is needed. I don't want to give much away as I am sure some "scouts" read this board and don't want to give away strengths and weaknesses.

Receivers- These positions are wide open but at the same time there seems to be 4 WRs who have already broken out of their shells, 2 of them being freshmen. They are able to make plays down field and will be a great use in the Cougar offense.

Offensive Line- Well, as we all know...the Cougar line has suffered here and there. This year, it is a different story. This offensive line is pretty solid and allows the quarterback the time to find the open receiver. Suprisingly, the run game looked solid with the amazing blocking and speed of the offensive line and running backs.

Overall, look forward to this offense being a high scoring offense as it seemed they settled for nothing less. There were some sore spots in the offense but this could simply be improved as the season goes on......for an early predicition I say they score 40+ on Blackburns defense.

To the defensive side of the ball....

D-backs- The defensive backs look very solid and seem to sniff a lot of the offensive plays out quickly. They are quick to the ball whereever it goes and they are a lot stronger than last year.

Linebackers- By far, the strongest part of the defense. These guys will carry the defense throughout the season and make some great plays. They are young at this position but for being so young, they hardly make any mistakes and hit the gaps hard. Very excited for this part of the defense.

D-line- This is the youngest part of the defense and could be a challenge on defense. The fact that there are no returners at this position could hurt the Cougars. However, there were some shining stars on the d-line as freshmen who could stand out. I look forward to seeing the defensive ends having a solid season as they are quick and strong.

Special teams overall are looking great. The Cougars are looking quick and strong as well on returns.

I will not use names or numbers as I do know a few of them...I do not want to show what the Cougars have in store for this season. I wish everyone else good luck and I hope you all enjoy reading this post.

LETS GO COUGARS!!!!

[baseman201]

Smelly Fart-

I definately enjoyed reading that post.  I kind of figured that maybe the LBs will be a strong bunch this year, got alot of talent in from FL it seems at this position.  At WR I hope at least one of those 6'5 guys from FL can produce.

Their first true test will be week 2 September 8th against University of Chicago (which I am attending).  Chicago is a pretty good team, but definately not the best.  So I think how that game goes will determine how they do against the "top" teams in the IBC.

Anyhow, only one week left until the season starts, I hope all IBC teams win their non-conference games.......though a couple have a tough test their first week (Macmurray Vs. Augustana and Lakeland Vs. Whitewater) those could be pretty ugly games, but other then that all IBC teams have a pretty good shot.

good luck to all, I hope to see some predictions this week.

[Fartcus Smellwood]

Captains named for the 2007 Cougar Football team:

WR #11- Dan Meier (Senior)
CB #6- Jerin Davis (Sophomore)
LB #52- Steve Malok (Junior)
OL #73- Sean Yerkes (Senior)
QB #4- Jason Weeks (Senior)

Baseman, the 6'5 receiver you speak of from FLA is on and off. Good feet and good speed and he seemed like he was able to break off the defenders jam very well. Hopefully he could continually catch the ball though when it is hanging in the air...his height should always come into factor on the fades.

Anybody else have any news on other teams??? Captains named? Some stand outs on some teams that we haven't heard about yet?

The new Cougar statue looks amazing outside the field @ CUC by the way.

[baseman201]

Fartcus-

I thought there were two 6'5 WRs from florida, did the other get moved to another position?

I will have some predictions for this week soon, I hope everyone else will as well.

[NoNeedToHideMyName]

I'm pretty excited about the season kicking off this weekend.  It should be a much tighter run to the top of the conference than we have seen in recent years.  Does anyone have any predictions for this weekend? 

[Mr. Ypsi]

I'm pretty excited about the season kicking off this weekend.  It should be a much tighter run to the top of the conference than we have seen in recent years.  Does anyone have any predictions for this weekend? 

I like the ironic self-contradiction of your handle: +k!