FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[ExTartanPlayer]

New to the boards, love the site. Played at Aurora and hope that the new coach (Ponx) can get us back to conference contenders and elevate the program to new heights. Below is a list of the 2014 Spartan recruiting class, and the way the roster looks now, wouldn't be surprised to see a few of them contribute from day 1. A few recruits to look out for: Alex Cowan (on film looks undersized but he has speed  aurora's new OC can utilize) and  Jaumaureo Phillips (with his size could be a space eater on the D-line if he gets more physical). I know division three recruits are hit or miss, but Aurora needs to rebuild and from what I've been able to watch on tape from these kids, this could be the class to start from. Get excited, football season is around the corner! Go Spartans!

http://athletics.aurora.edu/news/2014/6/9/FB_0609144031.aspx

I know it's been awhile since you first posted this, but welcome to the boards.  Things tend to be kinda quiet in the offseason, but it's fun to have former players of recent vintage around.  The chatter will pick up more in August. 

[CUW2014]

I agree. It is nice having former players contribute. Last year was my senior season at CUW, so it'd be cool to get this forum full of former players and supporters.

[Captain_Joe08]

Yeah been kinda wrapped up in other side projects. Any thoughts about how the NACC should play out?

Here's what I see now:

1. Concordia Wisconsin: Damaschke is back and the offense should be flying in the clouds. Defense needs to be shored up if they want to give the NACC their first playoff win.

2-4 (no particular order)

Wisconsin Lutheran: Miller is back on the sidelines to take charge of a Warriors team that had all the bounces that go against them (four losses by a combined 23 points including two in overtime).

Benedictine: Can't really count them out. Should have a solid season behind a big offensive line that will open things up for the offense.

Lakeland: While WLC had tough luck in close games, Lakeland had all the bounces go their way. They won't be sneaking up on anybody this year.

5. Aurora: Could very well be in the mix but they very well could underachieve.

6. Concordia Chicago: Year Two of rebuilding is ahead of them. Offense showed that they can hang with anybody within the NACC but the defense has nowhere to go but up after giving up 47 points per game in conference play.

7. Rockford: What will it take for the Regents to get out of the NACC cellar? Haven't won more than one conference game since the first year that the NACC sponsored Football (went 2-5).

[Captain_Joe08]

Anybody want to do an NACC Football pick 'em thread this season? I'll set it up!

[Rhythm21]

Anybody want to do an NACC Football pick 'em thread this season? I'll set it up!

Thanks for the warm welcomes ExTartanPlayer and CUW2014! First off, I am interested in the Pick 'Em thread.

2nd) Congratulations on winning the NACC conference championship, CUW2014. I was a sophomore on the Aurora '08 championship squad, and it is one of my most cherished memories.

3rd) ExTartanPlayer, did you play at Carnegie Mellon? The reason I ask is that my brother is a junior DB in high school and Carnegie started recruiting him a few weeks ago. Any insight you have about the school and/or football program would be greatly appreciatted.

[WLCALUM83]

2014 NACC Pre-Season Poll is now out:

naccsports.org/sports/fball/2014-15/releases/20140812egmaqm

[Captain_Joe08]

2014 NACC Pre-Season Poll is now out:

naccsports.org/sports/fball/2014-15/releases/20140812egmaqm

Here is the predicted order from the poll.

1. Concordia Wisconsin (12)
2. Benedictine (2)
3. Wisconsin Lutheran
4. Lakeland
5. Aurora
6. Concordia Chicago
7. Rockford

[WLCALUM83]

Rockford 7, Lawrence 0,  (Regents scored after a fast first drive)

[Gregory Sager]

North Park's game this evening at 6 pm against Concordia (WI) will carry both live audio and video, as will all Vikings home games. Road games will be audio only. The voice you'll hear doing play-by-play is mine.

http://athletics.northpark.edu/index.aspx?path=football&tab=football

[Captain_Joe08]

Rockford 19
Lawrence 0

2nd

Carroll 6
Lakeland 0

2nd

[WLCALUM83]

Half:  Rockford 19, Lawrence 6.

[WLCALUM83]

Rockford 34, Lawrence 6  8:53 left in 4th 

     (Regents were just able to  get a pick-6)

[WLCALUM83]

The NACC will not take an O-fer for Week 1--

Final:  Rockford 34, Lawrence 6

          Lawrence had an opportunity to get within 6 late in the 2nd Quarter, but failed to score.

       3 interceptions cost Lawrence big-time 
           Regents win despite getting nailed for 16 penalties for 108 yards.

[WLCALUM83]

Final:  Concordia-WI 31, North Park 28

          (Whew!)

[WLCALUM83]

Concordia-WI/Augsburg up shortly: