FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[PIROLLO9]

MISTAKE FREE FOOTBALL!!

[baseman201]

I played in the IBC and I honestly do wish the IBC would win a playoff game.  But after watching other schools play at their competition level, reality kind of sets in and I realize it just won't happen.

Honestly, if you live near a D-III that's not in the IBC go ahead and catch a game, the difference is amazing.  Like Cougswillwin said, he is from Minnesota, the competition up there is amazing.   Which is more then I can say about the Twins, but that is a different subject right???

Everyone knows my prediction so I won't even worry about saying anything else.

CougsFB-

Who are you??
I have been called a pimp on many occasions, 

Keeping it Civil....

[FalconsFootball]

The unfortunate thing is, is that was the type of football played in this conference for in the years leading up to the last couple.  Even last year CUW had a great competative team beating Simpson and North Central. 

It is the desparity between the good and bad teams that has made this conference weak

Beating teams by 30 - 70 points on a regular basis does nothing for you.  As any coach will tell you competition is what makes you better.  Every player knows that.  If you have someone pushing you hard at your position, or on the other side of the ball, whether it is practice or a game, it makes you compete which makes you better.  Half of the teams in this conference don't require you to compete because they are terrible. You simply show up and you can practically win at some places.  I hate that about this conference, that is why it is weak, lack of competition, or at least good competition. 

[TruCountry95]

I'm interested in who people think is the conference player of the year?
Best team?
Biggest suprise?
worst team?
Most underated?
Most over rated?

Conference player of the year I'm going to have to go with Dominic Kegal at GC. The stats all prove it and he proved it. Every game it was said, "control Kegal you control the game."

The facts why he should be Conference Player of the Year............
- GC is 1st in Offense in the IBC
- Dom is tied for 1st in Passing Efficiency with 114.5 yds/game
- Dom is 1st in Rushing with 110.5 yrds/game
- Dom is 1st in Scoring with 9pts/ game
- Dom is 1st in Total Rushing Yards with 1105
- Dom is 1st in Total Offense with 266.8 yds/ game
- Dom is 2nd in Total Passing Yards with 1563
- Dom is 3rd in All Purpose yds with 108.7 yds/game
- Week 9, Week 7, Week 2  Offensive Player of the Week Honors

I would think that would wrap up Player of the Year

[CougsFB]

CougsFB-

Who are you??
I have been called a pimp on many occasions, 

Keeping it Civil....

I am Billy Bob from the Trailer Park of Eureka College. I am kidding. You know who this is...I lived on your floor your last year....HAMSTER RACES!!!! hahaha


Looks like the running back from Bethel has made the front page...interesting statistic.

[Cougswillwin]

FalcsFB...
You are absolutely right. The competition sucks in this conference. That is a big reason why the conference champ hasn't won a playoff game yet, they are used to the soft competition. When all teams can compete at a higher level and compete for a whole game, then the conference will become better. Now it is too late for that to happen with the IBFC, but hopefully it will happen with the NAC and SLIAC.

Baseman...
Dont you start talkin crap about my Twins. They just went out and signed Craig Monroe. You know...the underacheving 30 year old who's stock went down making him affordable for the Twins to sign. It seems like Deja Vu...First Rondell White and Brett Boone...Then Sydney Ponson and Ramon Ortiz...Now Craig Monroe...expectations arent too high in the Land 'O Lakes.

[Gomer Pyle]

Something for the "D" line for The Boys from Mequon to ponder.
   The entire offensive line for Bethel made the Div-3, Team Of The Week
   for this past week-ends performance.
   

[mac_grad]

Hey Gomer,

I was at Mac over the weekend, couldn't make the game but I will say one thing....



I heard cowbells all the way across campus   

[cudub]

Something for the "D" line for The Boys from Mequon to ponder.
   The entire offensive line for Bethel made the Div-3, Team Of The Week
   for this past week-ends performance.
   

If there is one aspect of the concordia team is a legitimate force, (not just a force in the IBFC) it is there defensive line, IMO.  You would be hard pressed to find a better NT than big wilbur.  And if they're d-line coach got ahold of the same information you just posted, i guarantee that is just more motivation.  Even if CUW gets stomped, that d-line will have a decent game.

[Gomer Pyle]

Hey Gomer,

I was at Mac over the weekend, couldn't make the game but I will say one thing....



I heard cowbells all the way across campus   

   mac_grad:
              If you heard them and I don`t doubt it for a minute. They were
              being rung by Blackburn.
             Those cowbells are part of their fight song.   

[NCAA Football]

Hey Gomer,

I was at Mac over the weekend, couldn't make the game but I will say one thing....



I heard cowbells all the way across campus   

   mac_grad:
              If you heard them and I don`t doubt it for a minute. They were
              being rung by Blackburn.
             Those cowbells are part of their fight song.   

Sorry Mac_Grad, I have to back Gomer on this one.  I was at the game, Macs fans were pretty quiet the whole game except in the first three minutes that we had the lead.  after that, Blackburn dominated, rushing for about or over 400 yds on mac. 

Anyway, i have to agree with most of the comments about CUW.  Pirrilo 9, you are right, they do have to play mistake free football to have a shot, but even with that, it is still a dim chance CUW wins in my opinion. 

we have to put the size factor in the game as well.  many of the teams in the ibfc were undersized compared to many other teams in division 3 football.  this is no exception for CUW.  even if they do play mistake free football i think in the end Bethal just overpowers CUW.  plus they are quick.  this could be a long game for the Falcons.  However, I hope they keep it close and it would be nice to see the ibfc get their first and only win.

but, probably won't happen

Bethal 49 CUW 20 

One more thing, just wanted to say congrats to CUW in making the playoffs, (little late), but job well done.  Good job BU, you guys exceeded some peoples expectations this year, good luck next year, and good job to all the seniors who played their last games in the ibfc.  good luck in life, and to CUW's seniors, good luck in the playoffs.

[baseman201]

If you take a look at the bracket capsules, D3 isn't giving CUW much of a chance either, take a look.

But they are right, it's where the IBC ends, unfortunately.

NCAA Football-

Your 49-20 seems like a realistic score and that may be close to what it ends up being....Still say AT LEAST 56 though.

CougsFB-

Ahhhh yes, my hamster was undefeated in hamster races, took home the coveted pringles can trophy every time. 

Ah the memories....

[CougsFB]

THE WHOLE O-LINE WAS PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR BETHEL???

I will agree with you on some aspects of your comment cudub in that CUW has a good D-line. However, the only good aspect of the d-line is Wilbur. Why do the other guys look good??? The run has to be bounced around outside almost 90% of the time making it easier for the d-ends to make plays. Big props to Wilbur because when teams are changing their running game because of one person, it sure does say something about that person and their abilities. Now, don't get me wrong...I believe the numbers are 98 and 95 on the d-line and those are some decent sized guys. I would take #40 out of this game because he is waaayyyyyyy undersized and speed isn't going to work in this game for him. put 95 and 98 on the ends and let Wilbur clog the middle to try and prevent anything from happening between the hashes.


Baseman-
We all know you hamster was on roids and that is illegal...the Pringle Cup is a disgrace to hamster racing all over the world and I am not taking that back.

[TEX07]

First I would like to say congrats to CUW!!!! I think that cuw has a great chance in winning this game and it will come down to their d-line and linebacker play. CUW has a very good d-line with #40 he is a fast and strong guy but lacks it in height, numbers 98 and 95 are big and can move well, and then the defensive player of the year in Big Wilber allen, no need to say more.  Bethel depends a lot on their run game and CUW front seven feeds off a team when they try to run the ball, Statistically they have proved all year long you can't run the ball on them and it looks like their pass defense is getting a lot better as well.  It's going to be exciting to see If CUW can get the IBFC their first playoff win, good luck to both teams!!!!!

[Timewilltell]

I stood and watched GC RUN were ever they wanted too on CUW. Includeing right up the middle of the defense. If Bethel has the running game you all say, It will be a long day.

Bethel- 45
Cuw 17