FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[mac_grad]

Hey all,I have two comments and a question.

First, good luck Mac vs. Blackburn.  I honestly do think this is a game Mac can win.  Granted, Blackburn can put up points, but Mac obviously showed they can too wtih 27 vs. Eureka, so at least there has been improvement.

Second, the statements about Mac's field are right on.  From what I was told, they rushed the creatoin of the new field so they wouldn't have to play on the old one- in turn causing the new one to have bricks, glass, etc.  I know they have been working on it.  There is also a rumor/grassroots plan to move all of Mac's fields around except the softball field, but obviously that would be years in the future.

My question is about the new conference.  I knew teams were moving but I guess I am still confused: Can someone give me a break down of the two conferences the teams from the IBC will be in and other teams that will be in both conferences?

[matblake]

MacMurry, Eureka, Greenville, have signed up with the SLIAC

Aurora, Benedictine, CUC, CUW, and Lakeland are with the NAthCon

Modified to Remove Blackburn. 

[baseman201]

EC should be above Lakeland and GC on the best field list.  EC just got new grandstands and the field is nicer than both of those

Yeah Hester, I agree with Cougswillwin and cudub....are you kidding me?

You also forgot to mention Billy Bob in the trailer park who catches the PATs and field goals.

Saying that EC has a better field then Lakeland or Greenville is just plain wrong.  That's like me saying, "Carrie Underwood is ugly".  Just isn't right, and so was your comment. 

I guess if you like running uphill for half the game it's a good field.....stupid.

But yeah, I agree with the stadium list as well.

[Hester23]

Yea the trailer park does make it look like crap but the field itself, like the grass is in pretty good shape

[cudub]

I played at EC while it was raining, with the poor drainage and slope of the field it was like a mud slide.  I think the only field its better than is Mac.  I will say tho, for as poor as the EC program has been as of late, the fans are pretty supportive in that town.  Especially the endzone crew.  There aren't many teams in the IBFC who have the constant support of "superfans".  And if they do have some, there are not very many of them.

For those of us who are heading to the NathCon, is anyone else really anxious to see the outcome of the AU vs Rockford game?  I was checking the stats, and RC has had a pretty decent team the last few years, competing for the UMAC.  However i dont know what the competition is like in that conference.  I think the game will be a very good measuring stick for who is going to be competing for the NathCon championship next year.

[CougsFB]

Hester--When I put the teams' fields/stadiums in the order, I was talking about all around (field, stands, sidelines, maintenance). Eureka's field does not top Greenville and Lakeland's field overall. Greenville has just put in a track around the field (again, saw pictures) and it looks amazing. The grass is always in great condition and even when it rains, it is not like playing in a mud pit. Playing at Eureka was difficult. The field goes uphill...and its not a tiny slant, it is harder to run towards the North endzone. Grass is usually nice when it is thick but Eureka makes sure to keep their grass nice and long, which when it rains out becomes a ridiculous mess.

Baseman-- Eureka has a kicking net now ...blocking the football from hitting good ole Billy Bob's finely tuned trailer.

cudub--I am also excited about the new conference next year. It will be good to have new blood in the conference and to also not go below Chicago to play a conference game. It will be interesting to see how these new teams fair in the NAC. I hope for the best with all teams in the off season.  I am already pumped for the 2008 season.

Cougswillwin--Hey there friend...good to see you.

[Gregory Sager]

For those of us who are heading to the NathCon, is anyone else really anxious to see the outcome of the AU vs Rockford game?  I was checking the stats, and RC has had a pretty decent team the last few years, competing for the UMAC.  However i dont know what the competition is like in that conference.  I think the game will be a very good measuring stick for who is going to be competing for the NathCon championship next year.

It's relevant to note that Rockford College has been on the verge of closing its doors for the past couple of years due to financial troubles. Who knows if the Regents will even be in the NAthCon next year?

[Gomer Pyle]

 Play-Off Projections as per D-3:

   Mount Union Bracket:
    #1 Mount Union vs #8 The Boys from Mequon.
      "Generally speaking the #1 seed plays the #8 seed................"
       " But the committee also reserves the right to juggle first round
          pairings................."
      Just a couple of notable facts about The Purple Raiders. Out of 9 games
       played so far they have recorded 6 shut-outs. They score almost 54
      per game.
      Their "D" must be pretty stout as they only give up 2+ points per game.
      There are other factors but I think you get the picture.
      CU-W  will be nothing more than a speed bump in Mount Unions
      quest for  the D-3 National Championship.
      To those who think CU-W even has a chance of beating MU...........
      You can join Drucker in counciling as he thought Eureka ran up the
      score( winning by14 points) on MacMurray.   
     
     
     
       

[baseman201]

Ahhhh, they have a net now?

What is Billy Bobs job now?  Saddening.

Gomer-

Yeah, I saw the projections and pairings too.....ouch, this will not be pretty if it stays this way.  Though I don't see Mount running up the score since CUW does show sportsmanship and respect.

I still see the score being around the 60-0 though.  To be honest, it may even be more, the 3rd string of MU will probably just run the ball the whole 2nd half and may score a bunch as well.

Now don't get me wrong, I want to see an IBC team win a playoff game badly, but ouch.

[old 40]

Gomer and Baseman;

What will kill CUW at Mount will be that the Raiders will score early and often on big plays via the pass and run. Look for a 48-0 half score. Then the JV's run the remainder of the game. Mt. has a pretty good passing attack and their receivers have speed and are good.

CUW may luck out and get sent to Wabash and the MIAA champ to Alliance. Wabash is good but not in Mounts class. CUW and Wabash will be a good game, somewhat like the AU and Wooster game a few years ago. I hope they don't move CUW to the West and face UWW.  IMO, the best scenario is to go to Wabash. We will see on Saturday.

Anybody's thoughts on where the NCAA will put the SLIAC and NAC conferences. IMO, the NAC could stay in the North or go to the West. The SLIAC will probably go to the South.

[old 40]

Gregory Sager;

I think you are right on about Rockford. They have been struggling financially for some time. I hope they find their way out of the mess. IMO, they are hanging by a thread.

[PIROLLO9]

Hey you all....just got on and been reading alot of things.....first off, congrats to CUW....hope you all do good in the playoffs...One thing i will say for you'all is that you MUST play mistake free football to take one from Mount Union.....Good job john wagner....heard you did good this season...keep trucking man, still dont think your the pain train bc i didn't feel any pain but i go respect for you and i think your a good LB!!

        Now to my old team, Rucker...please...we got your message loud and clear...you LOVE MAC, good, thats great and i am glad your a fan....but stop making excuses for these boys, i knew they werent going to win alot of ball games this year...lost alot of oline...all conference QB, Running backs....and recievers...not to mention rodney payne...which alot of people thought was a monster and scotty gregory as well as key losses on the DLine.....Come on..Now with the transition to new coaches...thats tough too... you can say what you want about me but i am saying that i am not the only one to think that mac was not going to win a game....
       Now for my boys at mac...I am proud of Dimitric hightower.....man was a complete gamer....Atwain jones even though he wasnt used correctly...probably the best DB i had ever played with.....and ricky hamilton...i know it was tough but i know you tried hard every game....Blakemore...You improved from what i saw and i was very proud of you!!! Your a winner in my book......
       to the freshman..if you stay...keep your heads up and beleive in each other bc people are going to say what they want to say in that small town...dont get caught into the BS of macmurray....be caught into each other and beleive that your going to get better and become ONE...not individuals....I am very impressed with your efforts and i wish you all luck...
       Hope my old football buddies are doing good....JR, MASK, Gillespse, Parker, WR from CUW, Poe(didnt forget about ya) Kid was a monster, and anyone who i forgot..you know i gots love for yall and if you all are in ORLANDO...LET ME KNOW...i take you all out!!!

I'm OUT later........

[NCAA Football]

Hey you all....just got on and been reading alot of things.....first off, congrats to CUW....hope you all do good in the playoffs...One thing i will say for you'all is that you MUST play mistake free football to take one from Mount Union.....Good job john wagner....heard you did good this season...keep trucking man, still dont think your the pain train bc i didn't feel any pain but i go respect for you and i think your a good LB!!

        Now to my old team, Rucker...please...we got your message loud and clear...you LOVE MAC, good, thats great and i am glad your a fan....but stop making excuses for these boys, i knew they werent going to win alot of ball games this year...lost alot of oline...all conference QB, Running backs....and recievers...not to mention rodney payne...which alot of people thought was a monster and scotty gregory as well as key losses on the DLine.....Come on..Now with the transition to new coaches...thats tough too... you can say what you want about me but i am saying that i am not the only one to think that mac was not going to win a game....
       Now for my boys at mac...I am proud of Dimitric hightower.....man was a complete gamer....Atwain jones even though he wasnt used correctly...probably the best DB i had ever played with.....and ricky hamilton...i know it was tough but i know you tried hard every game....Blakemore...You improved from what i saw and i was very proud of you!!! Your a winner in my book......
       to the freshman..if you stay...keep your heads up and beleive in each other bc people are going to say what they want to say in that small town...dont get caught into the BS of macmurray....be caught into each other and beleive that your going to get better and become ONE...not individuals....I am very impressed with your efforts and i wish you all luck...
       Hope my old football buddies are doing good....JR, MASK, Gillespse, Parker, WR from CUW, Poe(didnt forget about ya) Kid was a monster, and anyone who i forgot..you know i gots love for yall and if you all are in ORLANDO...LET ME KNOW...i take you all out!!!

I'm OUT later........

You did play with Woodrow, right, probably one of the best db's i've ever seen play here at mac.  the kid could shut down one whole half of the field.  just thought i'd point that out.......

[Reeno10]

Another one i want to add to the list is JEFF CHAPMAN and JON HAMILTON

[Hester23]

I saw a list of conference standing some where on line and hey is CUC ranked higher than EC when they both have two conference wins and EC beat CUC???