FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[FatalImpact]

There's a lot of them for a reason....no offense just sayin' that CUC needs to prove it self and at least come close.......but who knows

[Gomer Pyle]

 Week 2 of the season is upon us and the prognosticators thus far have done a nice job. Sensible picks with sound comment, at least in the posters view. The "believers " are excited and rightly so.  Some teams with high expectations have fallen- Con,Wis for one. Others have been trampled.
  This year, unlike years past, may see a totally different pecking order.
   Is it parity or will the cream rise to the top as suggested in the Coaches Poll (IBFC) 2007 with CU_W taking the title? 
    I`m thinking:
     (1)  Eureka: They have a bye this week but are looking forward to Sept 29th when they get Con,ILL at their house.
     (2) Lakeland at Carthage:  Lakeland was over their head last week but
      at least they scheduled a top notch team. It may help build team
      character but it goes as a "L" in the ledger. Home team, home crowd.
       Carthage should come out on top.
     (3) Chicago at Con, Ill : All the "believers" say it`s so ( a victory that is)
      Why not?  Don`t want to rile up anybody.
       Nope can`t do it.....................Chicago takes it.
      (4)  Rockford at MacMurray: What can you say? After the worst loss in school history (points) which some have attributed that to a freshmen
     ladden team this week won`t be any different.
       Rockford isn`t in the "AUGGIE" class but they will surely beat up on the
       MacMurray Freshmen  squad.
      (5) Coe at Aurora : The Kohawks (Coe) of the IIAC usually field a sound team finishing 3rd in their conferenc last year.  Add to that they blew up Aurora last year to the tune of 45-0.  Steady as she goes......COE.
      (6)Bendictine at North Park: First game of the season for NP. You know their ready.  Bu has already been in battle and got creamed by Elmhurst.
       Walking wounded ( BU) take the Vikings.
       (7)  Blackburn at Greenville: Greenville will make a statement with a
         big win over Blackburn. This could be their year (GC) so they need to show all who`s the boss!
       (8)   NorthCentral at Con,Wis.: The Falcons get the Cardinalsat home for what turns out as the rubber game.  They played twice year with each team winning one. CU-W took the first game in double OT but lost when it counted to NC in the NCAA play-off game.  So, it`s a home game for the Falcons, should have a big crowd, lots of noise plus they get to see a good game................................North Central smiling after the fat lady sings.
     
       
     

         
 
 

[KickerEC99]

We're more looking forward to when North Park University comes to our house. On September 15!

[Gomer Pyle]

We're more looking forward to when North Park University comes to our house. On September 15!

I`m sure you are and good luck with that.  As Eureka has a .........BYE this sat, That comment was ment "for" the Con-C followers ( The Believers).
   Nothing like getting them jumping up and down as there`re prone to do
   when their cage is rattled. 
   They have a team they expect big things of as CU-C hasn`t been on the
    anybodies radar for quite some time. Winning games will cure that. 
       
   
   

[baseman201]

Everyone is talking about MACs website being horrible.

What about the IBC website?  It still has the standings at 0-0 for everyone and absolutely no updates.  They still have the players to watch and the coaches picks (which have been up for like a month) on the front page. 

Gotta wonder who runs that because they aren't doing a good job.

D3football.com does a better job and they have 240 schools to deal with.

Ah well, just ranting.

[old 40]

Mark Walsh, the AD at Aurora, is the commioner of the IBFC but I don't know if he manages the web site. The new NAC conference is much better their is no football because that does not start until next year. www.northernathleticsconf.com

It would be nice if someone could focus on keeping it updated. Many other conferences have great web sites. I would suggest you e-mail your schools SID to see if they can find the person in charge of updating the site. Have them encourage them to keep it updated.

[baseman201]

Yeah, the NAC website is fantastic, I wish the IBC one would be kept up like that.  But I guess next year we won't have to worry about it. 

[NCC_alum62]

Everyone is talking about MACs website being horrible.

What about the IBC website?  It still has the standings at 0-0 for everyone and absolutely no updates.  They still have the players to watch and the coaches picks (which have been up for like a month) on the front page. 

Gotta wonder who runs that because they aren't doing a good job.

D3football.com does a better job and they have 240 schools to deal with.

Ah well, just ranting.

Actually it is updated. Teams are 0-0 in conference, but the scores and "standings" are up there.

[Gomer Pyle]

baseman201:
   Ref: Mac`s horrible web-site. I sent an "E" to the SID 2 days (8/30) before they played Auggie telling him he was still showing last years game schedule. all be it a Partial one.
   Thought as this was 2007 he might want to up=date.
    I noticed today it was changed.  If I`m not mistaken(it`s not dated) they `ve even  included the 2007 roster. They show 94 players.
   Strange thing though, they still have the picture of Larry Pirollo who has
    graduated.  Just like Mac. One step forward, 2 steps back-ward.

[gc_fan]

Gomer.....I just looked at the Mac roster for this year after you pointed out that it is now posted.  Yes, the numbers go to #94 however I also noticed that not every number is used, with several numbers skipped so when you actually count the names, I came up with 53

[Fartcus Smellwood]

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this is what is hopefully running through the Cougars heads...get pissed and get ready. Gomer, I like when you try getting us "believers" (I would prefer followers and/fans of the team) all rattled. I get some laughs out of your comments and I get some anger out of your comments but overall, its cool to read what you write because it actually makes some sense more than others on this board. I would like to know why you think UofC is going to beat CUC, unless you were just doing that to get us fired up.

The way I see it is UofC has a very small d-line and the Cougars have increased their running game significantly from last year by having a more powerful and quicker offensive line and having 3 outstanding runningbacks that bring speed, mobility, and power to the backfield. When the Cougars O-line comes to play on Saturday the backs will as well and it will be another good rushing game. Copeland (#8) will have another amazing game and I will agree with Baseman that this FRESHMEN will have a 1,000 yard season. He is quick and could move...from what I saw 70% of the time he makes the first guy miss, which is a huge plus because last year the runningback for CUC couldn't do that.

I am excited for the home opener this weekend and I know baseman and cougswillwin are excited as well...55-0 will mean nothing after Saturday.

[Fartcus Smellwood]

Gomer.....I just looked at the Mac roster for this year after you pointed out that it is now posted.  Yes, the numbers go to #94 however I also noticed that not every number is used, with several numbers skipped so when you actually count the names, I came up with 53

but he said Larry Parillos pic is still in the roster...does someone else have his number and they put his picture there?

[gc_fan]

according to the roster I saw, nobody is wearing #9 this year

[gc_fan]

speaking of rosters......the Greenville roster is now posted on their website, I counted 93 players on it.

[baseman201]

Damn, 93 players.

Is that the biggest roster in the IBC?