FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[zorbadagreek]

Does anyone know where Todd Black from CURF went??

[formerd3db]

gomer pyle and pitbull:

While I certainly understand your point which is legit (i.e. why a I-AA coach would go to Concordia), indeed, there are some circumstances in which that occurs, such as family issues, regional location, and perhaps just plain opportunity.  Another current example is Scott Pethal who just took over the North Park job.  He was a stellar athlete at Adrian College, and was coaching at the Univ of Buffalo in Div I MAC the past few seasons.  It happens all the time.  Many DI coaches go to smaller schools for similar reasons, albeit most in the latter portions of their careers (ex. current NDSU coach, new LB assistant coach at Lake Forest (former NFL player), current Findlay Univ (DII) head coach, etc., etc.).  Just depends on the circumstances and what is right for that person and his family.


gman:
Thanks for the update info of your coaching staff.  It is always interesting to see where coaches move on to, especially you young coaches!  Certainly a lot of opportunities arise for many each year - everyone has to make their own choice.  I remember Coach Braun from the '80's.

I agree with you that it is a tough sell for some schools to field a program, even at the DIII level.   You are correct that administration has to make the commitment for recruiting student-athletes, financial aid, and certainly coaching salaries.  The latter is indeed difficult for most small schools.  However, these are not impossible challlenges to overcome as many small schools have proven it time and time again.  At least Concordia and similar schools continue the programs and they should for many reasons which I'll not go into here as many of us have had similar discussions regarding all this in past years (i.e. we won't revisit the Swarthemore debacle ).   But there is a place for some student-athletes at a school like Concordia.  Let's hope the new staff, with some new support/direction from the administration and alumni will be able to improve it to a next step.

BTW, where are you coaching at presently?   

[maddog8]

IBFC CONF. PLAYER OF YEAR, RYAN MAIURI, LAKELAND COLLEG SIGNS PRO CONTRACT WITH HAMBURG BLUE DEVILS, HAMBURG GERMANY

[Cougswillwin]

thats cool man

[Cougswillwin]

In regards to Todd Black, I dont know what happend to him.  He was a great coach, I loved having him as a coach.  I would like to keep in contact with him and probably should be, but I am slacking in doing that.  Anyways, he is a great guy and I was really sad to see him go.

[baseman201]

Yeah, Todd Black was an amazing person, and really made football fun to play.  I assume he teaches at Oak Park River Forest High school. 

Maddog8-

Damn, congratulations to your son, that's a pretty cool.  What league are they in?  Is it the big European league?  I don't know much about leagues over there, all I know are NFL, CFL and AFL.  Also they take their soccer to damn seriously.  Anyhow, congrats to Ryan again. 

Cougswillwin-

Yeah, I can't wait to see what you guys look like this year.  I see coach Pries with quality recruits coming in it seems like everyday, Conwell never did anything like that.  Hopefully you can pull off some wins, and have a succesful season.  Pries and the rest of the new coaches look like they care so far, maybe he can stay around for more than a year and actually build a succesful program.

GO COUGS!!!!

[maddog8]

Baseman201, its the EFL (Europian Football League), they play 20 games and are aloowed to only recruit 4 American players per team. They are the feeder team to the NFL Europe Hamburg Sea Devils, who just signed Brock Berlin from the University of Miami. They play 20 games then their super bowl which is called the Euro Bowl against the top NFL Europe team. So exposure will be very high for him.  They are making him a Cornerback because of his speed and agility. They have not ruled out QB, just have a need for Defense, so we shall see how it goes. Like I told Ryan, worse senario is you will see all of Europe which many of us will never see, not a bad contract either. First game is in Italy April 16th. Will be a rough weekend seeing he fly's out Friday the 14th, then fly's ti Italy the 15th. He is projected to be the starting Cornerback, but the head coach said he will play receiver and running back and backup QB. He will also be running kicks and punts retirns.

Bobby Langston if you are ot there contact me about your future, I project YOU  as the conference player of the year and think that if anyone can make the NFL!! email me on personal web site maiurimartin@yahoo.com

[baseman201]

I see, so it's like the minor leagues in baseball pretty much, or AFL D-III or D-II.  Then hopefully work his way up to the NFL Europe league. 

I was actually wondering where Berlin went, and I guess know I now.

[gc_fan]

Maddog - Kyle Krober former Greenville QB who graduated from GC in 2002 and then coached for 2 seasons (2004) his last season coaching there, played in the same league in 2003.  He played for the Tyrolean Raiders.  http://www.raiders.at

[fishguy]

From the UWEC Blugold athletics website, regarding the head coach vacancy:

"The search and screen Committee has tabbed Lakeland College head coach Jim Zebrowski, Marietta College head coach Todd Glaser, University of Nebraska-Omaha associate head coach Lance Leipold and University of North Dakota associate head coach Chris Mussman as finalists. Those four will be on campus next week for interviews with the search and screen committee, team members, athletics staff and university administrators."

[maddog8]

Fishguy, how's it going, It's great to see Coach "Z" getting the opportunities. The guy is a D-1 Coach and won't be long before he gets there. TOO MUCH TALENT at COACHING. He served Lakeland well and if he stays look out IBFC again. Personally I want to see this guy on the top. He has been the best thing that ever happen to Ryan and his development. This guy can COACH, TEACH, TRAIN and GET YOUR BUTT ON THE RIGHT TRACK. He's a Coach first but also a friend, father and most of all an INSPIRATIONAL LEADER. I personally would like to see him at the greatest D-1 school around "MICHIGAN" good luck coach "Z"
 

[formerd3db]

fishguy and maddog:

Oh my.  Some of those guys (Glaser and Zebrowski) have just been getting their current programs upward bound and toward the next level!  It must be difficult to consider "pulling up stakes" again so soon and moving elsewhere (I'm sure their wives will perhaps not be overly enthusiastic, but then again, most coaching wives are understanding, supportive and "know the stakes" when they say "I do" ).  It will be interesting to see who UWEC picks.

BTW, remind me please as I forgot or missed this - how did the UWEC hc postion become open?  As I recall, their prev hc took a DI assistant coaching position?

[youknowit]

rumor has it that Joe " I ve been in school longer than most doctors" Sergo, has some how gotten another year of athletic eligibility.  This would be his fourth year of playing football at BU, he played one year at illinois wesleyen, then he played at harper.  How can this be?  Is he going to be back?  Normally he comes on here and makes a fool out of himself and his school anyway, but does anyone have any idea if this rumor is true? please explain

[FBfan01]

Just curious, Mad Dog and everyone out there, who do you think the best kicker in the IBFC is and why? Just trying to get a handle on it for next year. I was a college kicker and i like to know who is good and who is not. Also, if there were nay great performances, let me know. Thanks guys.

[baseman201]

Joseph Sergo has been playing football for 6 years eh?? 

I never knew. 

Damn, he's been in school for so long, what in the heck is he majoring in?