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[old 40]

Baseman

sorry for the mistakes. I new the QB was from Calif., just not sure what school. He is one of the best I have seen in awhile. Spelling is not my forte. No harm intended.  Did your team win this past week?

Gomer;

Any news from the Mac faithfull on the lost? Were there any injuries? Based on the coaches comment that he wants to return to the days of the championships, is a good comment but may take a light year or two to get there. IMO the school admin will not allow that to happen because of what they must do to get there, more financial aid and the ability to get kids in school who don't test well. Your comments appreciated.

Tru Country;

Good Luck to your Greenville team this week. Did they have a warm up scrimmage this past week? If they did who did they play and how did they do? What was your thoughts on the first weeks action? Did the Aurora and CUW scores surprise you?

[Macinsidelady]

I agree with Rucker... I am not surprised by Mac's loss, especially since they were playing one of the best D3 teams in the nation their first time on the field this season. I am HOPEFUL, like the new Coach (re-read his quote... Sweeney wasn't being over-confident, he was sending out a positive message for his players) that they will be a winning team this year.

Gentlemen, from what I see on the inside, MacMurray's team is primed for a Renaissance experience. The new Coach is young, vibrant and smart. The players have heart and determination... the new President and administration are standing behind them all. My vote is, you won't recognize this team or their record by the end of the season. I hope you enjoy the show as much as I plan to from my bird's eye view...

[Mr. Ypsi]

Mac...lady,

I like your spirit! +k

[I fear you're in for disappointment (Augie is not THAT good!), but good luck to you and your team!]

[mac_grad]

Hey, I agree with both Rucker and lady.

As a recent alum in May, I know a bunch about the non-football side of things, the campus atmospehere if you will, and can tell you all about that stuff.

There has been a lot of harping on Mac administration, and for good reason.  In the past, the people from the top to the AD and SID just had little support for everyone.  The AD started out well and was pushed into some tough situations, but he also made some poor decisions.

I know that people are raving about this new President, and I believe she will make a lot of changes.  I hear she is very pro-active.

Also, in terms of cash, while Mac isn't rolling in dough, they have seen increased donations through alumni in the last two years, way over their goals.

So, while Mac has had hard times, the future does look bright, which can only mean good things for all its athletic programs.  The new coach for football is also stressing academics and responsibility, so hopefully the "dirty play" that everyone has complained of in the past will go down as well.   

[mac_grad]

I will add, on behalf of the SID, that she has many jobs besides that so that is not totally her fault either.  SID wasn't her main job.

[Gomer Pyle]

I will add, on behalf of the SID, that she has many jobs besides that so that is not totally her fault either.  SID wasn't her main job.

On the official web-site of MacMurray Athletics, Dave Urbanek is listed as the current SID. Who are you referring too?
   On the ladies softball coaches bio( Ms Whitaker) it says she is the SID.
    How many SID`s does Mac have?    
   
   
   

[mac_5_seven]

On the official web-site of MacMurray Athletics, Dave Urbanek is listed as the current SID. Who are you referring too? On the ladies softball coaches bio (Ms Whitaker) it says she is the SID.  How many SID`s does Mac have?

Obviously not enough to keep their athletics website halfway updated.. 

I don't know anything about Rockford, but it'll be interesting to see how the youngsters respond to a good whipping.  Hopefully Sweeney has managed their expectations well enough for them to get past it and get back to work for this week.  I look for an improvement from last week.  Lets face it, it can't get much worse!

[Gomer Pyle]

Old 40:
    A couple of the old-faithful wanted to puke, guys(starters) who were  on those championship teams of 2001 and 2002. 
    I wonder how many of those freshmen will want to come back to a bottomed out program that next year will be in that other conference with no chance at an NCAA play-off game. That being due to the new conference start up.  Down the road they will be eligible though.
  If and when Mac posts a football Player roster (2007) then "all" can see what the make up is of their team. Wonder when that will be as it the OLD one was still up this morning. Same old Mac.
    Mac plays Rockford at home this sat and they (Rockford) also play a lot of freshmen. I wonder what the Mac folks will come up with when They (Mac) get beat by a "team that also plays a lot of freshmen?"
   
   
 
   
   

[old 40]

Gomer

I saw Rockford last year against Aurora and Rockford man handled them. They were a Senior dominated team last season. I know they run the wing t very well and play a very swarming pressure defense. Mac should be competitiuve because this is a big drop from Augie. If they are not competitive it will be a long long year.
I hope they do well.

What were your thoughts on the Aurora lost, if any?

I think Mac web site is living in the past. It would only take a little bit of time to update. This is the worst one in the IBFC. It's the little things that show everyone that they are committed.

Whats your picks for this week. I am leaning for a couple of upsets. IMO, Lakeland may catch Carthage, it should be a good game. CUW may surprise NCC. It will be a tough game but the lost will focus them on this game. I will post my picks later.

I would like all the IBFC teams win at least 50% of the games this week.

[Gomer Pyle]

Mac_5_seven

    Have you looked at the Mac Athletic web-site? If you have, what`s your 
     assessment of it ?   What about the graphics? The over all lay out?
     Being current....2007?  Remember, Mac has a computer dept.  Example,
    BU has a nice one plus their History section is very good as well. Where`s Mac`s  History Records section? Oh, I forgot, it was DELETED while under the watchful eye of an un-named SID. 25 years (give or take)
    of player football history down the tube.  Can`t be replaced because
    there was no back-up.
    To make matters worse, all involved in that fiasco are gone(except one) and nobody knows anything about anything. 
    Funny thing though, this SID started out to re-do the Football web-site
    and look at it now. You be the judge.

     
   Old 40:
      I would ask you the same question.   

    One poster is trying to say (I believe) it`s in that sorry mess because
     the SID, has/had "other" duties. Maybe Mac_ grad  will/can clarify. 
     
   

[old 40]

Gomer

Aurora has started slow the last few years but this lost was a surprise since the WL team was coming off a 0-10 year. Aurora's defense was to be their strong suit this year and they gave up some deep passes early. Looks like the offense struggled. They have Coe this week and it may be worst than last year. I hope not. They should be a contender with the athletes they have on defense but if the offense can't fire then it could be a difficult year,IMO.

[mac_5_seven]

Mac_5_seven

    Have you looked at the Mac Athletic web-site? If you have, what`s your 
     assessment of it ?   What about the graphics? The over all lay out?
     Being current....2007?  Remember, Mac has a computer dept.  Example,
    BU has a nice one plus their History section is very good as well. Where`s Mac`s  History Records section? Oh, I forgot, it was DELETED while under the watchful eye of an un-named SID. 25 years (give or take)
    of player football history down the tube.  Can`t be replaced because
    there was no back-up.
    To make matters worse, all involved in that fiasco are gone(except one) and nobody knows anything about anything. 
    Funny thing though, this SID started out to re-do the Football web-site
    and look at it now. You be the judge.

     
   Old 40:
      I would ask you the same question.   

    One poster is trying to say (I believe) it`s in that sorry mess because
     the SID, has/had "other" duties. Maybe Mac_ grad  will/can clarify. 
     
   

I think its a decent start.  My only gripe about it is that we're coming up on week two of the '07 season and still having write ups about last years games doesn't cut it.  Not to mention what you said about the roster still being from the '06 squad..  Maybe they should hire "Tornado" Tom Lenz to take over the SID reigns again.  

[old 40]

Gomer

I talked to Bob Frey last night. They are going to have a good ball club at Olivet. They will be one of the contenders this year. Look for Bob to get a Head coaching job next year. They open this week at IWU in Bloomington.

[Gomer Pyle]

Old 40:
   Aurora is a mystery to me and always has been By that I mean they always seen to have really good athletes. Year in and year out. But for some reason or another they`re always a bride`s maid and never the bride except in 2004 when they played Wooster (NCAA)  but lost in a whale of a game. 
   They open the season by losing to "The Luthern`s. "  Wis Lutheran for those who like accuracy.  Who, had a record of 0-10 last year. Go figure.

[mac_5_seven]

Gomer

I talked to Bob Frey last night. They are going to have a good ball club at Olivet. They will be one of the contenders this year. Look for Bob to get a Head coaching job next year. They open this week at IWU in Bloomington.

I still think it's hilarious that Frey is coaching O-line, especially after knowing how hard he rode us when he was at Mac..     Did he say if he had any leads in HC posts next year?