FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[reality check]

Wishing Rockford College the best of luck (and from the looks of it on Kickoff, they'll need it).  One of my former players is suiting up for Rockford this fall.  Best wishes to Mike Wadell and his new teammates from an OAC'er.

[old 40]

Pat and staff, another great kickoff. You guys out did yourself this year. Great info for the D3 programs. It makes it feel like the big time. If you have not  purchased then I suggest you do it and get the inside on all the D3 teams. Great Job, Pat and staff.

From the NAC perspective I would of thought Rockford would be higher. They have talent and they have a very good QB, maybe the best in the league. I would pick them 3 or 4. I would not have AU over them until AU can prove they can beat them, which they have not done in the last 2 years. However, IMO I think AU can be the surprise of the year. Great Defense with the top RB back and lots of Seniors. Maybe them or Benedictine gets the W versus CUW. I would of put Lakeland at 4,5 or 6 because of the number of offensive starters lost. I will make a prediction next week Game Week. This will be a Great Year in the NAC. The question is who will be the first Champ?

[79jaybird]

As the 2008 gets going I just want to wish the NAC good luck in their first year of formal existence.  I think there are 3-4 teams that could fight for the inaugural NAC title. 
I think the Elmhurst/Benedictine game is going to be interesting.  I don't know what to make of this year's Elmhurst team, and the Eagles were picking up some steam late in the 2007 season.  Elmhurst has had the upper hand in the series of late, but I think this one is going to be much closer.

[old 40]

Anyone going to post predictions this week?

Here is my guesses;

AU over Lake Forrest- 27-7 AU should gell with Tough D and running game.

Dubuque over Rockford- 31-14, Dubuque handled them last year.

CUC over Blackburn- 28-12, Blackburn will be better but not much.

Martin Luther over Mar.Baptist- 38-7, Martin Luther blew them out last year.

BU over Elmhurst- 21-20, Upset special. To many new faces at Elmhurst.

Northwestern(MN) over WLU-31-7 WLU too young for these UMAC Champs.

Central(IA) over Lakeland- 31-14, Central just reloads. The fish play with them for a half.

Bethal over CUW-31-7, Bethal loaded, The Falcons must play big on D or it may be ugly.


The NAC season starts with some teams stepping up to play really good teams and many ranked in the top 25 by D3football.com

God Luck to all the NAC teams and be safe in travels.

[WLCALUM83]

WLCALUM83's picks:

Aurora
Dubuque
Concordia-Chicago
Martin Luther
Elmhurst
Northwestern, MN
Central, IA
Bethel

[baseman201]

Wow, you guys make it easy on me.

my picks are:

WLCALUM83's picks
Old 40's picks.

NICE.

[WLCALUM83]

baseman:

Old 40 and I went different directions on one game:

Old 40 picked Benedictine, I picked Elmhurst.  Which way are you going on that one?

[old 40]

WLCALUM83;
Who is WLU starting at QB. Last years back up or the transfer from Trinity? I hear he is pretty good, maybe better than his brother.

Baseman201;
What's up with the CUC  team this year? IMO their breakout game will be the Olivet game. Whats your point spead prediction?

Good to see you and WLCALUM on the board. Maybe some more folks will catch the fever and join us. Did you guys buy the kickoof? IMO it is Great. Well worth the investment.

[WLCALUM83]

Judging from the game notes and depth chart off WLC's release, it looks like last year's back-up QB will get the start, barring the unforeseen.

[baseman201]

WLCALUM83

Well crap, ok I pick Benedictine, gotta go with the NAC team, 

We will see what happens against Blackburn before thinking about the Olivet game.  Olivet is a playoff team, if CUC manhandles Blackburn by 50 or so, then people need to pay attention.  But if Blackburn gives them a run for their money and keeps it close, could be another long year in Cougarland.

Although, they have about 80 on the roster, which is WAAAAAY more then there have been in the past.  Plus it seems they have some size on the OL for a change.

But, we shall see,

[WLCALUM83]

Here's a newspaper's reviews on the four in-Wisconsin NAthCon teams:

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=791133  (Scroll down a ways.)

[79jaybird]

FYI,  the Elmhurst vs. Benedictine game can be heard online or conventional radio at this address:   http://www.wrse.com  or 88.7 FM local radio.

[Cougswillwin]

Go Cougs!! 

[WLCALUM83]

Benedictine/Elmhurst just getting underway:

[WLCALUM83]

Benedictine 0, Elmhurst 0, end of 1st Qrtr.