FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[mac_5_seven]

I'm pretty excited about the season kicking off this weekend.  It should be a much tighter run to the top of the conference than we have seen in recent years.  Does anyone have any predictions for this weekend? 

My only prediction:

Auggie = a lot
Mac = not a lot

Very sad, but very true....

[baseman201]

PREDICTIONS:  Weekend of September 1st

Macmurray Vs. Augustana:
Ouch, this one is going to be bad, like Mac_seven said, Auggie - alot, MAC - not alot.

Auggie - 57
MAC - 14, (get a score against the 2nd stringers)

CUC Vs. Blackburn:
I think this is going to be a very lopsided game as well.  CUC has alot of new transfers in that are going to step it up big time, I don't see Blackburn having a chance.

CUC - 45
Blackburn - 10

CUW Vs. Simpson:
Don't know much about Simpson, but they were pretty decent a few years ago.  Haven't done very well as of late though.  I will give this one to Simpson though on a last second field goal.

CUW - 17
Simpson - 20

UW-Whitewater Vs. Lakeland
Uhm, I don't even need to say anything

UW-Whitewater - 1,000
Lakeland - 14 (They are at home)

Eureka Vs. Knox:
Again, a non conference team most of us know nothing about, but looking at last season they seem to be pretty well matched.  Since I am an IBC fan I give this to Eureka and their 1-0 start.

Eureka - 14
Knox - 10

Aurora Vs. Wisconsin Lutheran:
Aurora always has a good team, no different this year, Aurora rolls.

Aurora - 38
Wisconsin Lutheran - 3

Elmhurst Vs. Benedictine:
I hear good things about benedictine, but I always hear good things about Elmhurst.  This could be a good game, but I go with Elmhurst.....but not by much.

Elmhurst - 21
Benedictine - 17

Greenville Vs. No One
Greenville easily takes this one without even lifting a finger, but still remains at 0-0 for the season.....

Well that's it, I hope to see other predictions for this weekend.

Can't wait to see that Cougar statue!!!!

[TruCountry95]

Predictions for Sept 1st. 

Augustana vs MAC :  63-12
CUC vs Blackburn : 38-15 
CUW vs Simpson : 35-20
UW-Whitewater vs Lakeland : 72-17
Eureka vs Knox  : 20-17
Aurora vs Wisc. Lutheran : 34-13

GAME OF THE WEEK
Elmhurst vs Benedictine : 28-21

[NCC_alum62]

Predictions for Sept 1st. 

Augustana vs MAC :  63-12
CUC vs Blackburn : 38-15 
CUW vs Simpson : 35-20
UW-Whitewater vs Lakeland : 72-17
Eureka vs Knox  : 20-17
Aurora vs Wisc. Lutheran : 34-13

GAME OF THE WEEK
Elmhurst vs Benedictine : 28-21

Many in the IBC have predicted the BU vs Elmhurst game to be tight.  Some things you should consider: last four years Elmhurst has rolled BU by an average score of 48-8.  Benedictine has not played well against Elmhurst and Elmhurst got to hit this spring since they went on a trip to Europe.

I think the Eagles have really improved the last two years.  But this game is not going to feature defense. The score is going to be in the high thirtys-mid fortys.  Not saying BU will loose 48-8, but the game isn't goint to be 28-21 or 21-17.  Its going to be a barn burner IMHO.

[RedmenBigD]

Question for Lakeland posters, What is the feeling towards the new coaching staff after watching the scrimmage?

[Timewilltell]

Good luck to all IBC teams this weekend.

[baseman201]

Sweet post man.......

[madfrog]

Predictions for Sept 1st.

Augustana vs MAC :                       Augustana 54, Mac 6
CUC vs Blackburn :                         Blackburn 21, CuC 17
CUW vs Simpson :                          CuW 28, Simpson 21
UW-Whitewater vs Lakeland          UW 34, Lakeland 18   "My upset pick, lol and that is cause of the score"
Eureka vs Knox  :                           Knox 32, Eureka 18
Aurora vs Wisc. Lutheran               Aurora 36,  Wisc Luth 14
Elmhurst vs Benedictine :              Elmhurst 35, Benedictine 21

[old 40]

Looks like everyone is right on for this weeks games. Is Pat going to make us make predictions on the Pic em site?

My Picks;

CUC36/ Blackburn 12 -Blackburn has not improved that much IMO.
CUW24 /Simpson 13 - Simpson may be weekest of the IIAC.
Elmhurst 32/ Benedictine6 - Benedictines defense will wear out by 4th Qtr. No Offense.
Knox18/ Eureka8 -Ugly game.
AU 24/ Wis. Luthern 6 - To much AU defense.
Augie 72/ Mac 6 - A real fast game. Augie throws a few passes in 1st qtr. Then run,run, run.
UWW60/ Lakeland 18 -To many injuries, but will move the ball vs the 2's and 3's.

Well thats my stab at it. I would not bet this in Vegas.


RedmanBigD;

I was at the Lakeland/Elmhurst scrimmage and there were a couple of aspects that were apparent. Looks like the new staff has put in an very upbeat Offense and Defense that fits their personnel. They have some speed on both sides of the ball.  The scrimmage was one that the Offense was 60% Pass and 40% run. Looks like they want to take advantage of the speed and height of their receivers.  Defense is swarming and looks to pressure. Overall they were more discplined than teams I have seen in the past. It will take them some time but they will start slow and if they get some of their wounded back could be dangerous. There first 4 games are butt kickers to say the least.

[Fartcus Smellwood]

Good predictions on everyones part except for Madfrog...You really must have some sort of grudge/hate for CUC to put Blackburn over them. CUC beat them with a majority of freshmen last year although it was only 13-3, look for CUC to score high in this game and their defense shows up to play as well.

I am scared for MAC and Lakeland....Lakeland deserves the tough front schedule. MAC, could their heads already be down? Has anyone been watching their practices or heard any updates on what they look like?

[CornFed52]

First time poster, but read the site for a long time, I am excited for the season and hope everyteam in the IBFC does well!

Macmurray Vs. Augustana:
Mac cant handle the strong Augustana team! Augustana puts 40+ on them!!

Auggie - 50
MAC -17

CUC Vs. Blackburn:  GAME OR THE WEEK!!
Game or the week cuz of how close this will go, don't be surprised to see an overtime score!

CUC - 27
Blackburn - 21

CUW Vs. Simpson:
I like CUW because I think CUW had a good camp.

CUW - 28
Simpson - 20

UW-Whitewater Vs. Lakeland
Baseman is being a little harsh!! haha

UW-Whitewater - 42
Lakeland - 21

Eureka Vs. Knox:
Knox does pretty good in their conf. and the conf. has a little better rep the the IBFC

Eureka - 7
Knox - 35

Aurora Vs. Wisconsin Lutheran:
Aurora beats them with the run!

Aurora - 24
Wisconsin Lutheran - 17

Elmhurst Vs. Benedictine:
Another close game but Elmhurst is better coached in my view.
Elmhurst - 28
Benedictine - 20



Baseman, I used your template, I hope you don't mind, It is good to see everyone's diffrent posts for this week, Lets get ready for a great season of D3 football!!!

[baseman201]

Yeah Madfrog, are you kidding me??

[mac_5_seven]

MAC, could their heads already be down? Has anyone been watching their practices or heard any updates on what they look like?

Haven't heard on how their camp went as far as practices.  Did hear that they had about 60 kids show, 30 of which were freshmen.  Gonna be a long year for the boys in J-Ville, but hopefully this will be the start of something good..

[madfrog]

Yeah Madfrog, are you kidding me??

Well I wasn't exactly being serious.

[baseman201]

Well I wasn't exactly being serious.

So since you weren't being exactly serious does that mean you think CUC is going to win?

Only 3 days.....