FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Boss]

I would have loved to watch this game!  It sounds like it was a good one!  I thought that AU would maybe win this one but as somebody said turnovers just won't get it done!  Congrats to BU in beating a tough team today!

Lots of league games left...looking for some more excitement from these teams!  Still some good match ups left in this already fun year!   

[Pat Coleman]

I've heard that a Rockford College football player needed to be airlifted from the game at Lakeland.  Sounds like he may have collapsed postgame.  Anyone witness or have any information on the incident?

Found a newspaper story yesterday in my news wanderings and added it to What We're Reading.

http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20101010/SHE0101/10100405/Rockford-player-airlifted-after-Lakeland-football-game

[d3fan1515]

Great game between AU and BU this weekend it definitely could have gone either way. AU's defense is pretty solid and BU had to earn every yard. Offensively for BU was not their best game yardage or point wise, but it's understandable seeing AU has the best D in the conference. BU also had a few dropped balls that couldve tilted the score board even more so in their favor but were unable to convert on those plays. Borsellino had a big game rushing (150 yards and 3 scores) n Austin had a good game receiving as he caught I think 2 or 3 3rd down conversions as BU was draining the clock on AU. Defensivey BU still has to force more three n outs n just has to play better each week. The D did take a few steps foward this week by forcing 4 turnovers! But as I said before they need to b more consistent and force more three n outs, they are still giving up to much yardage and teams are sustaining long time consuming drives! After the loss to NPU an AU fan had said BUs roster is loaded with turds, I think you are finding out that that is far from the case n it's funny how words can come back to bite ya hahaha... I give the AU players credit they played hard until the end.

As for this coming week BU plays CUW I kno nothing about them this yr except that they beat Rockford and Maranatha... I never count out CUW as they are a contender for the championship every year. BU is going to have to play fundamental, mistake free football to win this weekend n I see this game being a good game. Any thoughts?

[d3fan1515]

My prayers go out to the Rockford player, family, and team. You hate to hear things like this n I hope he has a speedy recovery.

[old 40]

d3fan1515

Looks like CUW struggled  in their 3 rd game against Carthage as they gave up big yards versus the pass. CUW is always in most games and I see their D has shut out RC and MBBC. I would suspect their D is like the AU D, maybe not as good in the secondary as AU IMHO.  BU should win be 2 touch's as CUW struggles on O.

BU played well against AU. I was impressed with your passing. Having that back really put pressure on the AU team. It's hard to shut both down. Maybe the best game of the year to watch for a fan.  BU and AU could run the table and tie. (BU would win the tie breaker).  CUC and WLC will also have a shot.

Good Luck

[Boss]

I just wanted to wish my best to that Rockford player!  I hope it is nothing serious!  My prayers are with him and his family!   

[wlcalum]

http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/201010120402/SHE0201/10120397?odyssey=mod_related_topix Good news!

[dizzle52]

Week 7 Picks
BU over CUW in a close game
WLC over LC in a tight game
CUC rolls RC
AU gets past MBBC:  If AU comes ready and is not distracted by the weird environment at Maranatha, then AU rolls, but it could be much closer then most would think (at least for the first half)

[BU--QB--5]

d3fan1515

Looks like CUW struggled  in their 3 rd game against Carthage as they gave up big yards versus the pass. CUW is always in most games and I see their D has shut out RC and MBBC. I would suspect their D is like the AU D, maybe not as good in the secondary as AU IMHO.  BU should win be 2 touch's as CUW struggles on O.

BU played well against AU. I was impressed with your passing. Having that back really put pressure on the AU team. It's hard to shut both down. Maybe the best game of the year to watch for a fan.  BU and AU could run the table and tie. (BU would win the tie breaker).  CUC and WLC will also have a shot.

Good Luck

If BU runs the table, there won't be a tie...they would be 7-0....

[d3fan1515]

WAUKESHA, Wis. – The weekly Northern Athletics Conference Player of the Week awards have been announced and two of the Benedictine University football players have been selected. Senior Mike Hatfield received Defensive Player of the Week honors and sophomore John Borsellino was honored with the Offensive Player of the Week award.

Hatfield had an impressive game in the Eagles 28-21 win over rival Aurora University on Saturday afternoon. The Madison Heights, Mich. native had seven solo tackles and 12 assists to combine for 19 total tackles. The senior safety also had two forced fumbles, one which came late in the game to help secure the Eagles victory.

Borsellino scored three of the Eagles four touchdowns in the game with 30 carries and 153 yards. The Oak Brook, Ill. native leads Benedictine in rushing with 112 attempts and 482 yards for an average of 90.6 yards per game.

The Eagles win over Aurora marks the first time since 1988 that BenU has defeated the Spartans on the road. The win also keeps the Eagles undefeated in NAC play. Benedictine returns to action this weekend when they host Concordia University-Wisconsin at 1:00 p.m. at the Sports Complex.

Congrats to these players!

[bleedblue]

This weeks picks:

AU over MBB--For some reason, I feel a statement game coming on here.

CUC over RC-- see above!!!!

WLC over LC-- This one is going to be real close. I would have taken LC if they were playing in Sheboygan

BU over CUW--- I would love to pick CUW here but I just can't bring myself to do it. BU showed alot last week at AU and they are better then most thought they were.

[d3fan1515]

AU vs. MBB- AU

CUC vs. RC- CUC

Runner Up:
BU vs. CUW- The only two undefeated teams in the NAC, this is going to be a close game.  I mentioned before that I don't know much about CUW this year but they are always tough.  BU can not get caught sleeping this week after their two BIG opening wins in the NAC, a win here puts them one week closer to a conference championship.

Game of the Week:
WLC  vs. LC- WLC, a close game but I think WLC has what it takes this yr to shut down lakeland.  I know lakeland has a pretty good wideout so if they can shut him down, I like their chances. 

[old 40]

My guesses for this week;

AU@MBBC- AU bounces back after the lost and wins big. 28-0.

CUC@RC- RC plays hard for their injured player but falls to CUC 54-12.

LC@WLC- WLC bounces back with authority and handles LC. Big running game by their big 2 big backs, 200+ yards and some pinpoint passing by their QB racks up big yards and a 31-14 Win for WLC.

CUW@BU- Could be a tough game for BU. CUW is out to prove they are better than their record says. They still have a real tough D and their O is improving. Their tough non-conference schedule should begin to pay off. The Big question is, can BU be up again this week and play a another great offensive game. BU wins in OT18-12.

[Boss]

I don't see too many surprises this week boys!  Here's how I see the week unfolding:

AU over MBBC  (AU is probably steaming after their close loss last week & I see them taking that anger out on MBBC!  I think AU bounces back in which will be their best played game to this point)  AU 42 - MBBC 7

BU over CUW  (I don't know if CUW has enough to take BU out?  I do see BU playing down a bit this week after their tough game last week but in the end they have too much offense!  As long as BU stays focused they should win this one but not by a large margin!)                     BU 28 - CUW 14

CUC over RC  (There is only one way to go in this one & I think CUC can name the score!)  CUC 35 - RC 7

GAME OR THE WEEK:

WLC over LC  (I see this game being close with WLC winning the game in the 4th Qtr with some good defense & a seperation TD in the 4th to hold LC off)  WLC 24 - LC 10

Note:  Right around weeks 4, 5 & 6 teams start to get a little tired & beat up as the season starts to wear on the players bodies!  This is when things become a bit of a challenge for coaches & players alike!  I think we will see some teams this week that will be a little flat & a few that will be catching their 2nd wind for the stretch run!

Good luck to all the teams & everyone be safe!   

[dizzle52]

Where is Rusty Shackleford?