FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Rev. Kelly James Leary]

Im at CU... being an alum and former player --

more objectively...

I saw CU v Bethel in 07 in the playoffs and I thought CU hung in physically with Bethel

with a new offense I believe that the game will be very competitive -  8)

[Rev. Kelly James Leary]

picks for the week

AU over Lake Forest
CU sneaks by Bethel 
Central over Lakeland
Martin Lutheran over MBC
Dubuque  beats Rockford
Elmhurst over BU

CUC over St. Scholastica
WLC over Northwestern

[WLCALUM83]

Looks like all results held to form: St. Scholastica and Lake Forest kept things interesting early before CUC and Aurora respectively took control late, Benedictine didn't get blown out like last year, and WLC gave NW MN more of a tussle than last year.

[RFMichigan]

Any details on any of the previous weekend's games? Thanks!

[WLCALUM83]

Box score off of CUC's website indicated that St. Scholastica led the Cougars on 2 occasions early before Concordia-Chicago's passing attack went into high gear.

Aurora/Lake Forest was a game the defenses stood out in.

WLC led NW MN 20-17 at one point in the second half, and (per NW MN release) the road squad's QB wasn't on his usual game, throwing several interceptions. The Warrior kicking game also was off, too. Still. WLC put in a better showing than last year.

[Rev. Kelly James Leary]

While CU still needs to grow to be on par with powerhouses like Bethel - the real story was too many turnovers -- you cant give a BU easy chances

CU is young and will benefit from playing teams like BU and Valpo --

anyone see the CUW JV game?  any thoughts on the younger of the young team?

[NuTS]

While I agree CUW is young and made too many mistakes this past weekend, I'm not so sure that playing 3 non-conference teams of this caliber is doing them any good.  One game - yes, it will show your team what you need to aspire to.  But, Bethel was probably the "easy" game of the three!  They still have Valpo (DI) and then travel to Wheaton.  I know Coach Etter walked into this schedule but, I hope he can make some changes starting next year.  Last year these three games took a physical toll on the team.  Let's hope that doesn't happen this year.  Hang tough!  I'm sure the coaches and Seniors will pull them through.  Go Falcons!

[old 40]

NuTS;
Great points on the CUW non-conference schedule. The one thing playing these teams, that is helpful is the speed of the game. It is much faster than most of the NAC schools play at. It helps also getting used to the speed of the game when playoffs roll around. I think if you look at AU, Lakeland and CUW, who have been playing way up in the non conference, these tough games have made them conference champs each of the last many years.

I agree that playing 3 tough games may be a bit much. I see AU went easy, not so easy and tough in their 3 non-conference games this year.

I think Wheaton will be a much tougher test for CUW. I see CUW playing Valpo really tough.

[Rev. Kelly James Leary]

thanks for the insights guys -- you are probably right about all three non conf games as maybe too much but I am certain they will perform well in conference

[Rev. Kelly James Leary]

Here's my take on the weekend

Mount St. Joe over Lakeland
Kalamazoo beats up Rockford
CUC goes 2-0
CUW goes 0-2
Luther tops WLC
St. Scholastica overcomes Maranatha
Aurora easy over MacMurry
North Central takes Benedictine


I am photographing the Lawrence v Monmouth game in Appleton -- what game are you going to attend?

[old 40]

Guesses for week 2

AU at home vs MacMurray- Big win 48-7
CUC over Eureka in a tight one. 28-21
CUW vs Valpo. Close game and Valpo hangs on 21-20
LC at MSJ- Maybe closer than one would expect MSJ 31-LC 28
St Scholastca wins first game over MBC- 31-13
RU vs Kalamazoo. Kazoo wins close game 21-16
Luther all over WLC- 42-14
North Central rebounds over first loss big. NCC 46- BU7

Some interesting results in week one.

I thought CUW would play better against Bethal. CUW can get Valpo if they cut the turnovers.

I was shocked at the LC stats on Central, at least passing, compared to last year. They may have something if their defense ever shows up.

BU should be better than anyone thinks this year. They played Elmhurst very close and will be a factor in the NAC. If you do not prepare for them they will beat you.

CUC has all the weapons on Offense again this year and should be better in the NAC. Olivet will be a big test for them, especially from a physical nature.

WLC looks to be the real deal as they played Northwern (MN) much closer than last year. They also will be a tough game for everyone in the NAC.

Good Luck to everyones team this week.

[old 40]

Rev

I am going to check out BU and North Central game.

You will see one of the premier QB's in the Tanney kid from Monmouth. He is real good.

It's been very quiet from some of the AU, LC, CUC and BU fans that use to be on here. I hope you come back. We all enjoyed your comments.

[Rev. Kelly James Leary]

thanks for the heads up on Tanney --

[WLCALUM83]

WLCALUM83's picks:

Aurora
CUC
Valpo
MSJ
Maranatha
Kzoo
Luther
NCC

[baseman201]

Nice win by CUC over Eureka today, 34-21

Next week is the real test though to see how far they have come against Olivet.