FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[oldnuthin]

I watched Aurora last week and came away very impressed. Very good line on both sides of the ball. The offensensive line needs to be more consistent in their runnblocking  to take pressure off a qb who likes to throw and is good at it. I saw lakeland scrimmage Carthage and think Aurora can handle them, but know nuthin about CUW

[old 40]

oldnuthin;

You are correct. I was also at the AU game and was very impressed with their QB. IMO, he is the best in the conference and one of the best in a long time in this league (old IBFC).

M.Baptist concerns me because of the size of their roster. Their web site states they have 28 players. They start the conference with CUW, then AU and then BU. I hope they can have enough healthy players left. IMO, everyone needs to approach this game with that in mind and look to make it a JV game for 2-3 quarters. Good Luck to M.Baptist, I want you guys to survive and be able to build your roster up to the 50's or 60's. Good Luck.

[CU Alum]

Old 40 --

In regard to the treating of players -- Lakeland's is not the only staff in the confernece that has suffered from crass unprofessionalism --

[old 40]

CU Alum;

Not sure if I understand your post. It was some one else talking about the lakeland coaches, but I agree it happens all the time. My son plays for another school in the conference and I wish someone would yell at him besides me. Unfortunately they (coaches) Ill. D3 school in the NAC do not care if he does good or bad.

What's ypur thoughts on the conference race this year? Have you seen the Falcons play? Can they repeat for the 3rd time? I thought their QB from last year was pretty good along with their RB's.

[WLCALUM83]

Slow weekend for the NAC this week. The week before conference action opens.

BU has an opportunity to get a win this year against a CCIW team. This will be a close game with Special teams and Defense being the keys. BU over North Park 10-7.

Now that the non conference games are about over any thoughts on who is looking to take the 1st. NAC Crown? IMO, from what I have seen, AU should walk through the conference. They have the top Defense in the league so far and their QB is a slinger and return last years leading rusher who no one could stop. They are going to be tough to beat. CUW is still the champ until someone beats them, they play AU on the road. Rockford, BU and Lakeland most likey will fight it out for 2-4. Or does CUC come from the depths and pulls the upset, they have talent and will be dangerous if overlooked.

Good weekend to all.

Travel safe.

I'll also go with Benedictine over North Park. I think the Eagles will want all the more to make a statement after being blown out last week.

[WLCALUM83]

Benedictine/North Park on deck:

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Benedictine 3, North Park 0,  4:21 left in 1st Qrtr.

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North Park 7, Benedictine 3   1:49 left in 1st Qrtr:

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North Park 7, Benedictine 3  End of 1st Qrtr:

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North Park 14, Benedictine 3  Just less than 8 1/2 minutes left in 2nd.

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North Park 21, Benedictine 3  Approx 7 minutes left in 2nd Qrtr.

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North Park 21, Benedictine 3, Half

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North Park 28,  Benedictine 3    Approx 9 1/2 minutes left in the 3rd Qrtr.

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North Park 35, Benedictine 3   14:51 to go in 4th Qrtr.

(IL Eagles commit another turnover a minute or so later--good night!

[old 40]

Glad the non conference schedule is over. BU was disappointing in their lost. After the double reverse pass they looked as if they were giving up. I would expect them to come to play next week against their rivals AU.

Having seen a couple of the teams play this year I think it's a 2 team race. AU and CUW. AU is clearly playing very well and look to have everything going, Good run and psaa offense with a tough hard nose defense. I think Rockford, BU and Lakeland will battle for 3rd, 4th, or 5th.

What does everyone else see for the NAC race this year?