FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[CrazyHorse]

Aurora almost beat IWU, and Hope almost beat IWU in week 1. WLC beat Hope in week 2 in a close game and I would say that this means all of these teams are very similar. CUC will be a tough contest with their offensive firepower as always. The close game for them against IWU is similar to 2 years ago when they lost to IWU by 3 points and eventually won the conference. It will be a great race for the title!

[old 40]

RFMichigan

My preseasonpicks were CUC, CUW, AU WLC, LC, BU, MBBC and RC.

I making a small shuffle based on what has happened so far.

1-CUC- To much Offense and their D is improving.
2-AU- Their new QB is very good. There D looked very strong against IWU.
3-WLC- Will cause everyone to be more than readyto play them. Looks like it could be there year to get CUW.
4- CUW- Tough competition will have them ready for the NAC. They have to find their O.
5- BU- The passing wide open game has bit them and are doing good things. If they stop K-Zoo cold then they will surpise.
6-LC-Looks like they can pass but no run and no D. Will struggle to win 2 games.
RC-  Alma must be down, but the regents moved the ball each week better and better.
MBBC- They may get a win this year. The $1,000,000 question is who gets stung!

I agree with the posters that it will be a good race this year. The top 3 teams have a lot of big "MO" going for them.

PS: I wouldn't bet a dime on my guesses, even if you could.

[d3fan1515]

I think lakeland will get at W this week.

I think BU should bounce back against Kzoo, like I said when BU played Eureka, BU's strength on defense is their athleticism at the linebacker position and their experience in the defensive backfield.  I am more nervous for this defense when a team lines up and plays smash mouth football with them (North Park) due to their lack of experience on the D-Line and overall size at the linebacker position! Their linebackers are also inexperienced up front, but against a passing team they get into good drops and are athletic once they are were they need to be!  I think the offense will continue to improve upon in already good unit and they will put up some big numbers this Saturday! The O-Line is a good, but young unit (4 Sophmores and a SR I think) up front and they will continue to improve each week as they get more game experience! 

[old 40]

Slow week in the NAC. Most have a bye and getting ready for League play to begin.

This weeks guess's;

Kalamazoo@BU- Game of the week. The ball will be flying all over the field. IMHO over 100 passes. BU wins 42-38

LC@Hope-Neither school has won a non league game for a while. The stats look as though LC can pass but can't run and their D can't stop either. Hope has been suspect against the run and has a good Senior RB. Hope wins at home 24-14.

[WLCALUM83]

WLCALUM83's guesses:

Hope
Kzoo

[WLCALUM83]

Lakeland/Hope up shortly:

[WLCALUM83]

Lakeland 27, Hope 12  Final

[old 40]

WLCALUM83

That LC final was a surprise to me. Congrats to LC on the win.

Did anyone catch the BU game? I was there last night and BU has some very good receivers and maybe the best back in the league in Borsellino. IMHO he is as good as the Copeland kid from CUC but a bit faster. BU QB was a good passer.
This sets up a big game this week in Lisle. Everyone in the stands was talking about the CUC game.
The prople sitting around us did not take Kalamazoo very serious since they had not won a game. The 4th qtr was really exciting as both teams fired bombs for TD's. IMHO BU let this get away. after coming back from 10 down and going ahead with just a little left to play.
I would love to see this game next week but will be at AU to see the Spartans start their run to the championship.

[old 40]

Quite slow this week on the NAC Channel.

This weeks guesses for Opening week of the NAC:

RC@CUW- CUW wins big. The tough non-conference schedule has them ready 48-6.

WLC@MBBC-WLC wins but MBBC fights with a strong defensive effort in 1st half. WLC wins it 28-12.

LC@AU- AU begins their "run the table" against LC. AU has to much Defense and shuts down LC. AU wins 31-6.

Game of the week;
CUC@BU- Can BU keep the O going like they have in their first 3 games. A  new founded Pass O, this year, with a quick running game will keep CUC on their heels. IF BU controls the ball they win. Can't give up a come back like last week against Kalamazoo. CUC34-BU31 OT in a great game.

Good Luck to everyones team this week.

[d3fan1515]

RC @ CUW- CUW wins big.

WLC @ MBBC- WLC wins big.

LC @ AU- This will be a good game, LC played a more difficult non-conf schedule and I think it prepared them well for NAC play.  Im taking LC over AU in a close one.

Game of the week:

CUC @ BU- Two tough losses for BU so far this season, offense has been impressive and defense has played well at times but aren't finishing! If BU can put a complete game together I think they can get a W this weekend, if not then it's gonna be a long day for the eagles.  The BU D has to force three and outs and the BU O has to control the clock!

OLD40,

I was at the BU game last week, what a great game a shame it ended the way it did!! I agree with you about Borsellino, he is a tough kid and will make you miss or run u over.  I also agree with you on the passing game, they have some talented receivers and will open it up on you if u try and stack the box! I like the QB's they are both talented, but I really wish they would stop rotating the two it doesn't let one guy get into a rhythm.  Let the SR play and the other will develop nicely for next yr.   

[bleedblue]

This weeks games:

RC @ CUW---RC is improving and they will surprise someone soon....This is NOT the week...CUW  35-9

WLC @ MBB----WLC is the most underrated team in the conference....WLC 42-6

LC @ AU----This game is going to come down to if LC can stop AU's offense. If AU can run the ball, I would say  that this could get ugly. LC is going to have a tough time scoring on AU's d. AU wins 28-7

CUC @ BU---- I watched the BU game last week on the video feed...BU can score but do they have enough playmakers to stay with CUC?? No!! This game is either going to be a real close win for BU or a CUC blowout...Since everyone else seems to think it's gonna be close..I'll take the blowout...CUC 42-14

[dizzle52]

Week 5 Picks

WLC romps MBBC
      
CUC is too much for BU
      
CUW rolls terrible RC
      
AU squeaks by LC

[Boss]

CUC @ BU

In looking at this game It seems that people don't believe in the CUC Defense? I'm here to tell you that little do people know but the CUC defense has some very good players and in no shape or form would I underestimate them!  In fact, I would expect their defense to be the difference in this one!  Their defense gets a bad wrap because they have to follow a spread offense that moves the ball up and down the field fairly quick!  Their defense spends a great deal of time on the field as a result of their spread "O" which is extremely difficult on any defense!  Anyone that knows anything about defense knows what a strain a spread "O" can put on it's own defense!  CUC's offense is what it is but I tell you that if they ran more of a ball control offense you would see some great efforts out of their defense!  Either way spread "O" or not their defense has played well & the game against Chicago U the whole team got ripped not just the defense!  They were beat in all facets in that one!  That was just one game and I would expect that you will see some good efforts out of their defense during conference play!  Despite following a spread offense my prediction is that you will see the CUC defense get some important stops when needed and that is what counts!

My prediction:  CUC 42 - BU 21  (with 1 garbage TD late for BU)

[WLCALUM83]

WLCALUM83's guesses:

WLC
CUC
CUW
Lakeland

[Boss]

This weeks winners include:

CUW
WLC
AU
CUC