FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[uamusme]

Final score

Lakeland 58 - Aurora 0

so much for a tiebreaker...

[fishguy]

late in the third quarter Lakeland had nearly 400 yards of total offense, and Aurora had 30 and only one first down. it could not have been more dominating. the Aurora kids seemed scared of Lakeland's defense today. it was pretty amazing to see. clearly the IBC is sending its best team to the playoffs this season - good luck Muskies!

[Big_Uns]

That game was downright scary. Lakeland held Aurora under 100 yards of offense until the last drive of the game. Does this answer any questions about whose defense is the best in the league?

[superstar]

i just have to hand it to lakeland although its very hard.  its an embarrassing day to be a spartan.  i think its time to get some players that want to play real au football.

[Fluffypuppy]

I agree, players like Nick "Thunderpants" Buffano

[aufb05]

Maddog-

Nice meeting you, your son is one hell of a player. Congrats to LAKE. I stopped at the casino in Milaukee on the the way back - it had the same outcome as the game. Casino 250 - me 0.

So what do you do after College FB?

[Pat Coleman]

Come join us on D3hoops.com?

[Gomer Pyle]

 Congradulations to Lakeland.   

[maddog8]

AUFB05, likewise it was a preasure meeting you also. Thanks for the compliment , my son will appreciate hearing that, let me also say that without the rest of his teamates/family he would not be standing out like that. He know's it takes a brotherhood of players to be that successful. I would like to say that althought the game was one sided, the AU players never gave up. my hat is off to them. As for the MUSKIES DON'T look past Greenville, which I am sure you won't, they would love nothing more than to have you SHARE that title you fought so hard for. They can make a spolier of this game. We need that 7 game win streek going into the playoffs. Maddog doesn't really know what he will do next year after football, probably spend more time with my daughters. I do know that Greenville is my MOST IMPROVED TEAM of the YEAR, without a doubt. MacMurry the bigest DISAPPOINTMENT of the YEAR. I will say with the addition of the (2) Saginaw coaches Mac will be much better next year. The reason I know this is because (hear you go baseman101) my son redshirted there his freshman year. Saginaw is ranked 4th nationally in DII. You had asked me in the beging that is your son was so good why didn't he play DII, Well he did. He left for Lakeland to play rather than sit til his time came up. Besides since going to Lakeland he has met a GREAT bunch of guys that are like real BROTHERS to him. If you asked him I bet he would tell you that he would not have changed a thing knowing he would have probably been the starter there. I prsonally am glad he went to Lakeland because of these kids. You can saee that all of them were raised very well by their parents. A GREAT bunch that are WELL coach by a TRUE LEADER of the GAME. Coach "Z" and company. This guy is DEFINATELY a D-I coach.

[formerd3db]

maddog:
Good comments.  I just wanted to commend you and your son for the sentiments and commeraderie you expressed among the players and parents.  Unfortunately, not every college team has such support among the players, parents, and fans, including those who are reserves.  It is a great situation to experience and/or see when it does occur.

As for Saginaw, it is interesting to see that they were still ranked in the Top 20 despite being demolished by Grand Valley State a few weeks ago.  While I admit that I haven't followed DII as closely this year, from a superficial observation, I am not sure that there are as many powerful teams in DII this year as compared to recent years.  It will be interesting to see what happens in their playoffs this season.  I was slightly surprised to see that Michigan Tech has taken a dip this year, although Wayne State appears much improved (still a long way for them to go as yet, but not impossible as Mich Tech has shown).  Back to Saginaw:  it is good to hear that there are a couple of good coaches from there.  My college roommate's son went there for a year, but was not impressed (and it is my understanding he was not treated very well; he plays two sports).  Like your son, he transferred to a DIII school (although for slightly different reasons obviously) and is enjoying it very much and while not yet a starter in football, he is getting decent playing time.

Anyway, just thought I would add a few comments to your discussion.  Good luck to your son and team the rest of the way.

BTW, I'm sure you'll find something to do next season regarding football after your son's career is completed.  I would venture a guess to say that you'll probably still follow DIII fb in some capacity or another, just like the rest of us DIII "has beens".

[maddog8]

Formerd3db, thanks a million for your thoughts, I will tell you this if FORD (where I work) does not pick up in sales I may be looking for a new job, possibly coaching football, ya right. Luckly Randy Awery was Lakelands former coach and enjoyed Ryan to help him come to Lakeland without penalizing him one year due to transfering. He is really a good coach from our experience. I just enjoy the game so much that you can bank on me watching all the IBFC teams next year even though the conference will be broken up. As for DII, Grand Valley is always up there so is Saginaw problem is they are both in the same conference and unfortunately they have to play 2 times a year. If seperated I think they would meet in the finals very often. Both have great programs. which is why I think Mac will be BACK. As for Tech, my partner here at FORD said it was just a fluk last year. He is probably right, he played on 2 of Grand Valleys Championship teams. Look for Grand Valley to win it all in DII, my heart is with the SVSU cardinals though. Winner of that game will win it all. I will say that DIII football has improve greatly over the years. Again thanks for your thoughts.

[formerd3db]

maddog:
You're welcome and I appreciate the follow-up info.  Best of luck regarding the job situation.  Keep the Faith!  See you around the board(s).

[d3ftball1]

Maddog

I have seen posted that the ibc is breaking up. I know your son is at Lakeland but do you know where the other schools will be playing? In our media guide for 2006 it shows we will be playing the same teams next year. Do you know when the breakup is suppose to happen? Maybe our schedule for next year is incorrect.

[footballfan05]

I'm pretty sure the IBFC will be around one more year but the NIIC conference and the conference that is combining with it will combine next year in all other sports and football will follow in the 07' season.

[d3ftball1]

footballfan05
Thanks for the response. Will all the ibc teams be in the same conference or will they be split up?