FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[d3fan1515]

BU opened the newly renovated rice center, I spoke to a few people who had gone through it and they said it absolutely blew them away! They are very impressed with the dedication that the BU administrative staff has shown to better BU's athletic programs. I was told that it is a, "Division 1 caliber facility!"  I'm hoping I can get out there soon, if anyone has any observations about the new rice center, please share! Zeus51 have you been there?

P.S. If anyone is interested in seeing a sneak peak of the new rice center, you can "like" Benedictine Eagle Athletics, and there is a very short video of the project.

[d3fan1515]

BU wins 28-19

[d3fan1515]

I would definitely consider WLC over CUW an upset, was anyone at the game? What is the story with WLC, are they better then their record shows or was this just a rivalry game and they were amped up to play?

[WLCALUM83]

I would definitely consider WLC over CUW an upset, was anyone at the game? What is the story with WLC, are they better then their record shows or was this just a rivalry game and they were amped up to play?

Caught the tail end of the game, and from what I heard, the Warriors got a big lead and then withstood a late Falcon rally to get the win. More than likely they were amped because this was the annual "Luther Cup" game. As far as being better than their record, they had CUC on the ropes late before losing. The WLC announcers indicated last Saturday's game was the most consistent the Warriors had played all year (Falcons' last ditch rally not-withstanding).

This poster would be more than happy if they managed to somehow win out (not expecting that, however.)

[RFMichigan]

I was certainly surprised that WLC put up 35 on CUW as it seemed that CUW was holding down conference opponents' scoring.. WLC must have put it all together on Saturday. As for this week, I'm curious as to what CUC will do with CUW's defense. (They're going to have to do better than five turnovers and 150 yards worth of penalties.)

[d3fan1515]

Thanks for the input RF, congrats to the cougars on another win! CUW is pretty tough defensively, but I don't think they will be able to match up athletically with the CIRF receivers, especially the slot wide receivers on their linebackers. CUW has good linebackers, but they are more run-stoppers then they are cover guys.  BU was up on them 20-0 before they decided to let down and give up 14 points with about 7 minutes to go in the game. Good luck to this weekend.

[d3fan1515]

Im sorry, WLC, thanks for the update! Congrats on the Warriors win!

[Sporty0917]

Benedictine has def. proven that they are the best team out there and I can't wait to see them put it all together for a full 4 quarters. The offense has started out great and kind of leveled off but they know how to score when they really need to and as for the defense, the had me worried at first but are in my eyes the best in the conference now. They just need to play all 4 quarters and stop letting up in the 4th. They will have the same success next year I believe also with Johnny(#2 in the nation for all purpose yrds.) and Shultz coming back at WR. defensivly they have Lockton (1st in nation TFL and also ranked in tackles and sacks) Alteri, and Buonavolanto all there of these eagles play a key role in the defense fighting for the most tackles in every game.

[d3fan1515]

Welcome to the board sporty, great to have another BU follower on here! I think you hit the nail right on the head, when this team puts 4 quarters together they are a very very good team, the best game they played this year was at CIRF, but even that game they were sloppy at times. I would love to see them put two complete games together to end the year!

[WLCALUM83]

WLCALUM83's 11/5 guesses:

Lakeland
CUC
Benedictine
Aurora

[old 40]

Guesses for the week

MBBC@LC- LC wins but could be closer than it should LC 28-21

BU@RC- BU clinces a playoff spot. BU38-18

"Games of the week"
AU@WLC- If AU is to win the D must do it (Contanin the running backs and keep alot of pressure on the QB) and the O can't make turnovers. AU wins 28-27

CUW@CUC- This should be a Great one, I plan on going. CUW is coming on strong and will give the cougars everything they have.  CUC wins a tight one 36-31.

Good Luck to everyones team and safe travels.

[d3fan1515]

LC wins big!

BU beats up Rockford, BU has to much to lose by not playing their best game of the year!

I'm going to take WLC in a tight one, AU's D will keep them in the game, but AU's O has really struggled since they lost their QB.

I think CUC beats CUW, although i can see CUW pull of an upset.

[Sporty0917]

Maranantha -lakeland .. Lakeland in a blow out there coming of 2 losses and are craving another w 49-0
Bu-rock ... Bu wins but still doesnt play to their full potential 37-14
Au-wlc ... aurora squezes by a close one 24-21
Cuw-cuc ... extremely close game may see an overtime or two but cuc comes out on top 14-21

[Zeus51]

Guesses for the week

MBBC@LC- LC wins this one

BU@RC- Playoff bound BU beats up Rockford

AU@WLC- Ill take WLC, they are at home and playing which AU quarterback? Who Knows?

CUW@CUC- Should be a good game, but not as close as everyone thinks, LUC pulls away

Good Luck to everyones team and safe travels.

[RFMichigan]

My picks for this week:
Maranatha @ Lakeland - Lakeland just too strong on defense - and offense.
Aurora @ Wisconsin Lutheran - Wisconsin Lutheran. I think that they have lost about three games against some good teams which they could have won.
Benedictine @ Rockford - I'm not sure Benedictine has played a complete game against anyone except maybe CUC. Unfortunately for Rockford, Bennie puts it together this week.

And finally:
CUW @ CUC - Here goes the diatribe - or something:

For the longest time CUW had a run of the conferences (new and old) and just ruled CUC in the process. They had better athletes, better coaching, and, uh, better athletes.
In the last two years they seemed to have slid somewhat. Now I can't believe that their athletes are worse than in the past (although they don't seem to have the recruiting pipeline from the western states that they used to have many years ago). From what I've heard their coach knows the game. Is the conference that much better? Is this a blip on the radar for them? Have they had key injuries the past two years? I'm just curious. They have a great campus and I think have good university leadership. If anyone can tell me about CUW athletics in general and CUW football in particular, I'd like to know. (PM me if you'd like.)

Having said that: CUC's penalties and turnovers cost them big time. CUW (There - I hope I jinxed them with that pick.)