FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

aufb05 · October 02, 2005, 05:44:41 PM

falcsfb-

I quess we all saw the game differently- you, me and the Refs. The point I was trying to make is that Cur(w) can't beat Lakeland with its present offense.

Unless AU takes Lake at the end and creates another '04 - Lake wins conference and represents. Our game went to the wire - we throw, you run - Lake does both.

Cur(w) Lake and AU are dying in this conference. As much the IBC has given us these teams the opporunity to play musical conference leaders - it hasn't given them the opportunity to get better. They need to play teams like themselves each week. I thought the game was good, the reviews slanted and it's a pity it will take another year before they meet again.

fishguy · October 02, 2005, 07:11:56 PM

Boy you said it aufb - the balance of this league just kills the decent teams. Aurora took steps forward to that first IBFC playoff win last season, and hopefully someone can break through this season. That's not to pretend that LC, CUW and AU are nationally contenders - but programs like CURF and Eureka are among the worst in the nation, and pounding them week after week each doesn't help anyone. The switch to the Lake Michigan Conf can't come soon enough. Unfortunately it's still two seasons away after this year.

Big_Uns · October 03, 2005, 12:25:57 PM

Unfortunately I don't think that's going to help much. I'm not sure if it's exactly a huge step going from Eureka to WLC and Maranatha.

aufb05 · October 03, 2005, 12:50:34 PM

Who else makes up the rest of the conference?

Gomer Pyle · October 03, 2005, 01:31:30 PM

The IBFC has no parity. Like i said before ," one and done". Meaning one loss and your season is
over............most of the time.
After every game there is a rush to get the would-
a, should-a, could-a, weather related, refs were "homers", reasons why a certain team lost .
As far as i can tell it`s still who has the most points at the end of the 4th qt. OT included.
It makes for good reading but that`s about it.
Maybe blaming the loss on the above reasons
feels better.
The winner gets the "W" and the loser gets to
lament about the would-a, could-a theory.
One school in particular uses the " Theory" win or lose. Go figure.
Picks for this saturdays games will be up on wednesday. So far i think i`m right at 100%. Not gloating by any means as all the games played out as expected. Here`s a good spot for the, One and done thing or the no parity thing. IMO.
Just some thoughts, as usual not ment to ruffle
any feathers.

aufb05 · October 03, 2005, 02:40:51 PM

Gomer-

Lake over MAC - Can't imagine this being close. Lake wants this conference all by themselves.

AU over BEN - Coaching will be interesting. Some new AU numbers might be seen due to injuries. AU has gone through three TB trying to develop a running game. Wonder who will get the call this week.

Con(W) over Con(I) - Blow out of the week. Con(W) running game may break IBFC rushing records this week or they might try to establish a passing game. My bet is on the rushing record.

Green over Eureka - GRN defense will dominate the bottom IBFC four for the rest of the season.

and its only Monday.

Gomer Pyle · October 03, 2005, 03:39:34 PM

auFBo5: Now what am i going to do?
Your "picks" are so noted.
This week will be easy by that i mean no biggies
playing each other.
Wednesday is the day for my picks. Maybe a
commentary of sorts.

aufb05 · October 03, 2005, 03:56:26 PM

Gomer-

Don't you wish they made BEN pay Mondays (in their new stadium) under the lights. It sure would break up the week.

Gomer Pyle · October 03, 2005, 04:26:41 PM

Quote from: aufb05 on October 03, 2005, 03:56:26 PM
Gomer-

Don't you wish they made BEN pay Mondays (in their new stadium) under the lights. It sure would break up the week.

Is that a municpal stadium and or Bu`s only?
I thought i saw somebody on here mentioned that. Just wondering.
If they have lights (for night games) makes you wonder why they don`t.
Win or lose , people like night football games.
Here`s another thought as to why not, in direct
competition with HS games. Most HS`s charge
for tickets to help their athletic programs. I`m talking saturday night`s here.
Forget mondays. that`s a recover day after the week-end.

footballfan05 · October 03, 2005, 08:13:37 PM

Gomer,
Ben did have 2 night games this year against carthage and elmhurst and they have two games at 3 oclock but it is probably hard to get teams such as LC, Greenville, MacMurray, Eureka to schedule night games because these teams dont have the money to stay an extra night in a hotel and most coaches would proally like to be home on late sat night than sunday afternoon. Plus i doubt the players from these schools would appreciate an all night bus ride after a game. But you are right night games are def better. I'm suprised they arent playing AU at night.

Big_Uns · October 04, 2005, 02:27:56 AM

I couldn't agree more with the night games. Went down to Lakeland and Carthage and not only saw a great game but it was under the lights too. Can't ask for much more than that.

If you got lights, I'd milk it for all it's worth if I were you.

D3Somebody · October 04, 2005, 06:14:00 PM

Benedictine does not play under the lights much because it is not their decision. In fact, they do not have first priority. The Village of Lisle owns the field...and they decide who plays. Lisle High School has first priority.

By the way, why has Benedictine not updated their stats in 3 weeks on their website?

aufb05 · October 04, 2005, 06:56:20 PM

D3Nobody-

We thought you got lost. Nice to hear from you again. I know the Mayor of Lisle - you won't mind if I verify your post, will you?

D3Somebody · October 04, 2005, 11:24:19 PM

You are so clever with your nicknames...D3Nobody...

I know Joe also...verify my post? It's a fact...what...did you think Benedictine owned the field? But again...we know that you know it all...

baseman201 · October 04, 2005, 11:50:18 PM

I would like to comment on the CURF Mac matchup this past week. I live near CURF (and also thinking about going to school there), so I decided to attend a game or two this year. It was 14-14 halfway through the 3rd quarter before Mac started to pull away, I thought CURF was actually going to pull it out for awhile there. 14-7 before halftime with a chance to go up 21-7, they played well

It was ashame that Mac pulled away on two huge plays, I thought CURF may pull an upset for 3 quarters there.

Anyhow, I agree that next week could be an ugly game, maybe 60-70 points being put up on CURF, CUW will probably win conference in my opinion........but then get slaughtered by 30-40 points in the playoffs of course, don't forget about my prediction.