FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Rhythm21]

Nice comeback by the Spartans, from 9 pts down late to get the win--

What a wild week 3 in the NACC, huh?
But the good news is every single team has benefited from this abbreviated schedule and gotten some experience that will be an asset come the fall.

[WLCALUM83]

According to the NACC Football Standings page, WLC is listed as the #2 seed in the North  (WHAT??)

[Rhythm21]

According to the NACC Football Standings page, WLC is listed as the #2 seed in the North  (WHAT??)

Are we gonna get an AU - WLC matchup in round one of the playoffs next week!?

[WLCALUM83]

That's the way it looks on WLC's football schedule page- (I still don't get how the Warriors got the #2 spot in the NACC North)

[Rhythm21]

I'm excited! Going to do a deep dive on WLC and see what we're up against

[WLCALUM83]

Got to wonder about WLC's squad from a psychological standpoint, though. The potential is there, but how will they respond, given the roller coaster they've been on in their last 2 games? Fortunately, from what I've seen, Coach Treske is an upbeat, encouraging type of leader.

[Rhythm21]

Got to wonder about WLC's squad from a psychological standpoint, though. The potential is there, but how will they respond, given the roller coaster they've been on in their last 2 games? Fortunately, from what I've seen, Coach Treske is an upbeat, encouraging type of leader.

Today's game for WLC is one of those where you take the best 10 plays from the game for WLC, play them in film review and burn the rest of the film. No matter how bad you get beat, it only counts as one loss. If they leave it behind them and get back to work, I think they'll be able to move forward from it.

[WLCALUM83]

WLC, CUW and Rockford all 1-2

WLC  beats Rockford 28-14, loses to CUW by 1  (point differential from those 2 games alone, plus 13)

Rockford beats CUW 20-14, loses to WLC 28-14  (point differential from those 2 games alone, minus 8)

CUW beats WLC by 1, loses to Rockford by 6       (point differential from those 2 games alone, minus 5)

I'm figuring the results against Lakeland didn't count in the determination. Unless I miscalculated, the above is the only way I figure WLC gets in. 

[Rhythm21]

WLC, CUW and Rockford all 1-2

WLC  beats Rockford 28-14, loses to CUW by 1  (point differential from those 2 games alone, plus 13)

Rockford beats CUW 20-14, loses to WLC 28-14  (point differential from those 2 games alone, minus 8)

CUW beats WLC by 1, loses to Rockford by 6       (point differential from those 2 games alone, minus 5)

I'm figuring the results against Lakeland didn't count in the determination. Unless I miscalculated, the above is the only way I figure WLC gets in.

I think you're right. That makes sense, the point differential of the 3 tied teams games was probably the tie break. Good call, WLCALUM! +k (if I was a veteran enough poster to give karma)

[MUC57]

WLC, CUW and Rockford all 1-2

WLC  beats Rockford 28-14, loses to CUW by 1  (point differential from those 2 games alone, plus 13)

Rockford beats CUW 20-14, loses to WLC 28-14  (point differential from those 2 games alone, minus 8)

CUW beats WLC by 1, loses to Rockford by 6       (point differential from those 2 games alone, minus 5)

I'm figuring the results against Lakeland didn't count in the determination. Unless I miscalculated, the above is the only way I figure WLC gets in. I'm

I think you're right. That makes sense, the point differential of the 3 tied teams games was probably the tie break. Good call, WLCALUM! +k (if I was a veteran enough poster to give karma)

I gave him a +k for you. You're welcome! 🏈 🍺(And a +k for Yourself)

[Rhythm21]

WLC, CUW and Rockford all 1-2

WLC  beats Rockford 28-14, loses to CUW by 1  (point differential from those 2 games alone, plus 13)

Rockford beats CUW 20-14, loses to WLC 28-14  (point differential from those 2 games alone, minus 8)

CUW beats WLC by 1, loses to Rockford by 6       (point differential from those 2 games alone, minus 5)

I'm figuring the results against Lakeland didn't count in the determination. Unless I miscalculated, the above is the only way I figure WLC gets in. I'm

I think you're right. That makes sense, the point differential of the 3 tied teams games was probably the tie break. Good call, WLCALUM! +k (if I was a veteran enough poster to give karma)

I gave him a +k for you. You're welcome! 🏈 🍺(And a +k for Yourself)

Haha, I appreciate it, MUC57!

[Rhythm21]

So after some research on WLC's spring squad (I basically ignored the Lakeland game), these are my takeaways:

1. Nick Yockey is a top QB in the NACC. He's only a Sophomore, but he spreads the ball around like an upperclassman and can make plays with his legs if needed. WLC goes as he goes.

2. Youth and talent at the Offensive skill positions. Jewell, Green and DuPree are all underclassmen, but they are capable of getting separation and creating after the catch. Jewell especially seems to have that competitive fire that can bring energy to the entire offense. Diedrick provides solid Senior leadership and can be a security blanket for Yockey. WLC's run game has struggled this spring, and the passing game will probably have to continue shouldering the load against a stacked Spartan defense.

3. Orlando Nicksion, Sophomore H-back, is the X factor on the Warrior offense. He has the size and athleticism to be a matchup nightmare. He'll have some size advantages if he can get matched up with AU's young safeties.

4. The strength of the WLC defense is their front 7 and ability to get after the passer. They have 2 guys in particular who have absolutely lit it up this season. Senior LB Mykael Ignaszak is always around the ball. He's played in over 30 games for the Warriors over his career, and his experience shows. The second guy is Nathan Ewaskowitz, Jr. DE. One of my favorite matchups to watch this weekend will be #97 in green going up against the Spartan Offensive Tackles.

Good luck to both teams this Saturday and, as always, go Spartans!

[Rhythm21]

History of NACC football champions --
( ) indicates shared title that year:

Lakeland: 09, (14), 15, (16), 17
Aurora: 08, (16), 19
Benedictine: 10, (11), (14)
CUC: (11), 12
Eureka: 18
CUW: 13
WLC: (14)
Rockford: -
Maranatha: -

*Lakeland leads with 5 total, 4 in a row during the Michael Whitley era.

*Aurora and Benedictine are tied with 3 each (2 outright for AU, 1 outright for BU)

*CUC has back to back titles from 2011 to 2012 (2012 being the outright champion)

*Was surprised to realize CUW has only one NACC championship to their name which came in 2013.

*WLC's title came in 2014 amidst a 3-way tie with Lakeland and Benedictine.

*Eureka surprised everyone (except maybe Eureka) and won the title in their inaugural NACC season.

*Rockford has struggled to get back on track since the NACC's inception, but their program is headed in the right direction.

*Maranatha dissolved their football program before winning one.

[WLCALUM83]

The only NACC action on the docket tomorrow now is:

Rockford/Eureka and
CUW/Ripon

BOTH playoff games have been scratched due to COVID protocols.

[WLCALUM83]

CUW/Ripon:  Falcons should win this one (they want to make a big-time statement after their 6-turnover game vs Rockford last week.)

Eureka/Rockford:  This could go either way, these teams are that evenly matched. Bradford and Manno (sp) vs. Regents' Owens and then the running game (Hughes vs Johnson)-a track meet-like score wouldn't surprise me.