FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[baseman201]

Maddog and I usually never agree, but I have to go with the big guy on this one.

Lakeland by at the least 3 - 4 TDs.

They aren't the same team as last year, but they roll in this one.

[Big_Uns]

Maddog and I usually never agree, but I have to go with the big guy on this one.

Lakeland by at the least 3 - 4 TDs.

They aren't the same team as last year, but they roll in this one.

How are they not the same team? Last year they beat Greenville 20-13, this year they did 28-13, so maybe they're not the same team, maybe they're better.

[maddog8]

I think they have the possiblity of being better over time but not at this time they have a ways to go. I know they have the talent, White, Royal were on last yrs team, Homer, Phal were there too, Lee and Barrie as well as Schremp, washington, warner and on and on. Really the only major change is Wilk and I think he is as good as Ryan if he sets his mind too it. Time will tell.

[lovethegame]

Not to change the subject, but the Mac football program does have a few bad "eggs". But if my memory serves correctly the Mac and Lakeland game last year there was a fight.  The lakeland allamerican special teams player was walking through the line at the end of the game calling everyone a B$TCH, F#G and other names that should never been said on sunday. That is correct, and lakeland is just better at gettting away with trash talking and cheap penalties. Remember when the WHITEWATER GAME MADDOG, ALOT OF PERSONEL FOULS ON THE MUSKIES. I also believe that Lakeland is the dirtiest team in the conference. In my opinion.

[d3ftball1]

Hey Maddog How's Ryan doing? Hope his season is going well!! Have you been able to go to any games? Quite a bit farther than Lakeland. Also I haven't been on for awhile so Happy Belated birthday!! Glad you made it back from skydiving.

[FatalImpact]

Maddog and I usually never agree, but I have to go with the big guy on this one.

Lakeland by at the least 3 - 4 TDs.

They aren't the same team as last year, but they roll in this one.

How are they not the same team? Last year they beat Greenville 20-13, this year they did 28-13, so maybe they're not the same team, maybe they're better.

They just aren't no team is thats what Im saying is that nothing is definite....ON ANY GIVEN SATURDAY....Anything can happen......Who knows.....Also I dont think this lakeland team is as good as last year...given there are a lot of returning players but....but Ryan is not playing QB.....WHen some one that is that vital to their teams success is gone your chances of winning....like previous years depletes.....I think it is possible that this LC could get upset by anyone

[maddog8]

FatalImpact, No doubt Wilk is no Ryan, BUT what Wilk is, is a great drop back passer. He is more of a pocket passer verse Ryan's (Mike Vick) style QB. With Wilks targets he has the potential to pass for 3,000 yrds. Remember he leads the IBFC in passing at this point, I do believe. Further he has a great backfield, the same as last yrs. The reason I am harsh on the OL, is because, yes they competed well against the Whitwaters and Oshkoshes but I truely think the DL from CUW will be there biggest test. There aren't to many Langstons and Allens out there. These 2 are the equevalent too Zeck and Benton from Lakeland last yr. And there will be no upsets from Lakeland Coach "Z" is to smart to let that happen, he prepares very well during the week. There aren't too many coaches I know that stay up all hours of the night every day of the week preparing his team for battle like Z does. During football this guy is a work-a-holic, so he will have his team ready every week bank on that. Good luck to all this weekend, "GO MUSKIES". lOOK FOR LAKELANDS "OL" TO PUT UP OVER 600 YRS TOTAL OFFENSE THIS WEEK.

D3football1-good hearing from you, Mark seems to be doing quit well for Greenville this yr. I have been following him. Should be 1st team DB this yr. Ryan had a great season in Germany, not t mention he has seen the world. Last sunday he had the opportunity to play against his former team-ate Ryan Van do loo in the Semi finals of the German Super Bowl. They (Ryans) team lost to (Van do loo's) team. But the 2 had the time of there lifes togather afterwards. He should be back in mid Oct. just in time for Lakelands homecoming. Keep in touch hun and keep me posted on Mark.

[FatalImpact]

I wasnt challenging Coach Z's work ethic.......nor did I seriously say that BU would win.....I said it was possible on any given day......Actually I know a lot of coaches that do that.......They went on to have succcessful seasons....

[Gomer Pyle]

   Gomers picks for saturdays games, 9/30.
   
      (1) AU vs GC........  Both teams are 1-2 (over-all). One would think AU
      has the better team but i like GC. Those boys are due so i`m going with
       GC.
     (2) BU vs LC..... Conventional wisdom tells me LC (1-3) should win this game as they have played some really good teams, lossing all but as some have said," gaining experience." BU is 2-2 over-all and would like nothing better than to take LC and get instant bragging rights.
   I would like to see that happen but not this week. LC gets the "W".
    (3)   EC vs CU-C....  EC is 0-3, CU-C is 1-3. Really no difference between
    the two so this is my "pick-em" game.
   (4) Mac vs CU-W.........  Mac is 0-3 and fading fast. Could end up 2-8 for the season.  Coach set down for a game and other issues don`t help.
      CU-W, (4-0) on the other hand seems to have gotten off on the right
   foot and i believe will  be the IBC champs when the smoke clears. 
    Seems like they`ve gotten experience with-out lossing.
    Mac has nothing to stop CU-W so the score could be....................
    CU-W in a cake walk!!
 
   *****  all wins and losses are.......over-all.
   
       
   
     

[Genius]

Do people in this room what film, look at stats or do you simply look at the final score and past history b/4 commenting.

Lakeland- no where near as good as last year. GC- defense is not as good as last year, seems like they had retention problems.

GC- 5 times inside the redzone vs Lakeland. Missed FG, 2 fumbles, 1 T.O on downs, 1 score. Last year GC barely moved the ball vs. Lakeland. They had 2 scores on the final 2 drives to make it close.

Stats from the game was pretty even. Neither defense could stop each other's offense. Offensive mistakes stop them both.

Lakeland ran back a KO. They scored 3 tds last year on GC's defense and scored 3 td's this year.

3rd down- 8 of 15 for Lakeland. GC couldn't stop #1. That was the real difference in the game on 3rd down.

Lakeland couldn't stop GC's option. GC couldn't stop fumbling the ball on the QB, FB exchange. It wasn't even hits that cause the fumble, just exchange problems on the option.

Lakeland won and they outplayed GC overall. But do some homework by looking at the stats and play by play. The game was much closer than the score indicated. And GC was in scoring position (inside the 20) a lot more than Lakeland.

AU beating mac wasn't impressive. Mac has the one of the worst offenses in the conference. I said way back in the summer that their offense was crap because of the oline. I said thier TB was over rated. Nobody believed me.  If AU beats GC this week they are good. GC has to prove it can get to the next level by beating a quality opponent. THis is a big statement for AU and GC's programs.

[Twisted2]

AU, historically, hasn't been beaten by GC... ever.  Never ever.. not once, in all these years, the Pathers have never stolen one from the Spartans.  Spartans create some TO's and get another W.

The line on the BU vs LC game has changes to 5 td's?!?!  LC is giving 30 points!!!?  Sign me up Maddog, I'll take some of that action.  BU covers by 3 TD's and lose by 2 scores. 

I would like to see that CUW outfit really crush a team.  Lets go CUW over MAC by 60.

[TruCountry95]

AU vs GC is a must win for GC. I think they can do it.  They have a good scheme set up and it should be a great win.   Statistically GC is 1st in the Conference on Defense and 2nd in the Conference on Offense and that says alot. (well not all the much considering Lakeland got the crap knocked out of them against Ranked opponents) But still ranked ahead of CUW.  2nd also on total offense.  
Here's what it's gonna come down too in the conference. Lakeland gets beat by CUW in a close one, I think Lakeland will stop up when they need too, but still get the loss. Now right after Lakeland, CUW plays GC and I think GC will stop the run, stop Gillipsie and you've handed yourself better field position and you've prevented 3 touchdowns, I would rather take my chances with CUW through the air, than watching Gillipsie run 400 yds. I think Greenville beats CUW to close out the IBC conference with a 3 way tie.

1. CUW        
2. Greenville  
3. Lakeland    
4. Aurora  
5. Benedictine  
6. CUC
7. MacMurray
8. Eureka  

[FalconsFootball]

If GC had trouble stopping White on 3rd downs when you know a pass is coming,  how do they plan to stop Collier or Siolka or Meyer or Levy from CUW?  CUW has some great weapons who can all make plays.  I agree GC will do well but this is at CUW where GC does not get any of their home feild advantage.  I pick CUW by 17.  But lets not count eggs before they hatch.  Good luck on getting the W this weekend against AU this will be the early test for those two teams that will have on impact on the rest of the year.

[Twisted2]

Nice thought TrueCountry95 but this is what is going to happen; CUW will win all their games and give the IBFC a solid rep. in the playoffs.  End of story.

[79jaybird]

If CUW  wins the conference and gets the AQ, I think it will be interesting where they get seeded and if they will get to host a 1st round game.  You might see a rematch of the CUW vs. (CCIW's champ).  CUW has already proven that they can fly with and beat a CCIW foe,  so if this were to happen, the odds of the first IBFC Playoff win would be higher.