FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[scottie]

Congrats to the Spartans on a good season.  I thought the AU fans would have traveled a little better than they did, since it was an "in-state" game for them.   But I applaud the fans who did come down for the game.  They cheered really hard for their team, even after there was no doubt in the outcome of the game.

[au dad]

Congrats to our Spartans on a great season. Although the results weren't what we hoped for, the class shown by the team and the fans were oustanding. If you were there, you completely understand that. Monmouth is a great team and they played very well. Too many mistakes contributed to the lopsided score. Coach Duncan and the Spartans should be proud of what the accomplished this year.

[muzzman]

Congrats to the Spartans on a good season.  I thought the AU fans would have traveled a little better than they did, since it was an "in-state" game for them.   But I applaud the fans who did come down for the game.  They cheered really hard for their team, even after there was no doubt in the outcome of the game.

Yes Scottie, thank you for your kind words.   We did cheer hard, however it was nort enough to overcome our mistakes.  Congrats to the Spartans, a lot of the naysayers didnt think they would make it this far.  MC has had a great year good luck on your journey

[FatalImpact]

For anyone who hasn't seen the list yet

http://northernathleticsconf.com/sports/football/all-conference/

[muzzman]

I see the All region awards are out, my link to the site must not be working properly, any selections from the NAC

[ausid]

NAC members of the North All-Region teams are as follows

First-Team
G Collin Smith, Sr., Aurora
DT Marcus Goedken, Sr., Aurora
CB Matt Meyer, Sr., Aurora

Second-Team
WR Matt Pawlyk, Sr., Lakeland
K Dan Winsey, So., Concordia (Wis.)
LB John Wagner, Sr., Lakeland

Third-Team
RB Ryne Reder, Jr., Aurora
DE Pat Funk, Jr., Aurora
LB Mike Budzinski, Jr., Aurora
CB Tony Musaraca, Jr., Aurora

[ausid]

Congratulations to all members from the NAC who were named to the D3football.com North All-Region Team

[WLCALUM83]

Here's an article on WLC's 2009 footbal schedule:

http://wlcsports.athleticsite.com/article.asp?articleID=655

[old 40]

WLCALUM83

It is nice to see that WLC added Luther to their schedule. That type of competition will help them in the NAC. The IIAC is a very good conference. I see Lakeland also plays a member of that conference Central Iowa.

I know its early and all the schools are on the recruiting roads. Any feedback from any of the teams as to how they are going to weather the poor economic picture facing everyone? I think our economy may hurt some of the D3 teams. Parents only have so much money and the loan situation is not good.Any Thoughts?

[muzzman]

I would encourge anyone that has family attending any DIII school to use the finacial aide office as a resource, and apply for any grants and scholarships that are available.  I know that AU just came out with a new needs based grant. I think the availability and source change every year.  Seems the Govt wants to bail out just about every Tom Dick and Harry.  Looking for a quick fix when these young minds may one day man the ship.  The Govt should do more, like put a cap on the runaway cost of tuition and the book scams.  Good Luck

[old 40]

muzzman;

Very good advice and points. The next few years will be a challenge for all of us parents and students. I have heard that in some states the non D1 state schools are trimming athletic budgets, raising tuitions and cutting staff. These are do to loss of state revenues. This will make Athletic departments be self funding as is most D1 schools. For the state schools not D, this situation could help even out the cost at some of the private schools out there. It's going to get ugly and folks are going to have to get creative.

Muzzman, it looks as if AU will be the heavy favorite next year. I think they reload and will walk away with the title again.

[old 40]

Has anyone heard any discussions about any of the NAC non-football playing schools considering adding football? I hope we see some of them add football. It may help with their enrollments. If this happened they could split the conference to North and South divisions like Basketball. This might help in non conference scheduling. Any thoughts.

Yes it is slow out there for football info.

Everyone have a Great Holiday season and Good Luck to everyone's team next season.

[lil sparty]

Congrats to AU's Matt Meyer for 2nd Team selection to the AP Little All-American Team.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/36398489.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUjc8LDyiUiacyKUU

[muzzman]

muzzman;

Very good advice and points. The next few years will be a challenge for all of us parents and students. I have heard that in some states the non D1 state schools are trimming athletic budgets, raising tuitions and cutting staff. These are do to loss of state revenues. This will make Athletic departments be self funding as is most D1 schools. For the state schools not D, this situation could help even out the cost at some of the private schools out there. It's going to get ugly and folks are going to have to get creative.

Muzzman, it looks as if AU will be the heavy favorite next year. I think they reload and will walk away with the title again.

[muzzman]

muzzman;

Very good advice and points. The next few years will be a challenge for all of us parents and students. I have heard that in some states the non D1 state schools are trimming athletic budgets, raising tuitions and cutting staff. These are do to loss of state revenues. This will make Athletic departments be self funding as is most D1 schools. For the state schools not D, this situation could help even out the cost at some of the private schools out there. It's going to get ugly and folks are going to have to get creative.

Muzzman, it looks as if AU will be the heavy favorite next year. I think they reload and will walk away with the title again.