FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[CU Alum]

thanks for the reply --  I am looking forward to the season --

[WLCALUM83]

An update on an Aurora football player here:

http://www.northernathleticsconf.com/releases/2008_07/20080701a.html

[old 40]

I hope evryone on our board signs up for the 2008 Kickoff. I  just signed up and I hope we can all afford $9.95 to help support D3 Football. This board is the only means for this level to discuss our teams, Pick weeky winners and follow all the conferences and all D3 Football issues. There is no coverage on ESPN, USA Today or any other National outlet. There are occasional blurbs but not the up to date info as the D3Football site.  Let's start our new conference off with us fans and support the 2008 Kickoff with 100% participation from all the contributors.

The season is very close as most teams report around August 14. I hope everyone one of you voice your thoughts on your team. Let's catch the fever.

[lakelandfootball]

So i was just wondering what it takes to get people to start posting and replying on this board

[old 40]

lakeland football;

Nice to see that you are catching the fever. What do you hear about the fish? They should be there at the finish along with CUW,AU and Benedictine. Rockford may also be a big surprise. They have a very good QB coming back. CUC, and CUW also have very good QB's returning. I hope you can give us some thoughts on the fish.

I hope more will catch the fever.

[WLCALUM83]

Here's an update on some coaching changes at Aurora:

http://www.northernathleticsconf.com/releases/2008_07/20080715a.html

[Just Bill]

So i was just wondering what it takes to get people to start posting and replying on this board

Irresponsible smack talk usually does it. 

[lakelandfootball]

well the muskies obviously lost some great players this year one being Mac White but  i feel that they will be able to contend again this year.  Their defense was young last year and they will again be anchored down by John Wagner in the middle.  Their defense will improve considerably from last year finishing i believe 5 in the conference in defense.  I don't know if that stat is correct but it is somewhere around there.  The question mark this year will be the offense as it is every year.  they have a core group of very young players.  if these players step up then the offense i believe will flourish.  The oline is anchored by a junior and a sophomore both who are returning starters from last years Co conference team.  The runing backs are also very young.  Antonio Humphrey should really open up eyes this year in the conference.  If he stays healthy he is top 3 running back in the conference.  Quarterback not exactly set on one yet but from the looks of things Coach Doherty is going to go with Billy Hughes the kicker but things can obviouslly change.  Billy has a great throw so we will see what happens there.  The recieving core is anchored by Matt "sunshine' Pawlyk and Isiah Calhoun.  so as the season moves closer this is the muskies as of now!  what are  other teams porojected starters? any new faces that are going to be stars in the NAC?

[Warrior4life]

Anyone planning on going over to Concordia to watch the Rams practice? I think they report Thursday, anyone know for sure?  It should be good for the falcons to have those guys around. I went to Point after the Jags were there and they left a ton of stuff behind, clothes, shoes, equipment.

[FatalImpact]

Oh wow it's been a while but Fatal Impact is back, I'm curious to see how these recent coaching changes will affect AU, it shouldn't in my opinion, I think this season will be a good one and I can't wait to see how it turns out

[baseman201]

That's awesome for CUW.  Not only is it good for them, but it's good for the Concordia name to get out to the nation.

There are 10 Concordias affiliated with eachother out there, so this is great....of course the best for CUW though.

Anyhow, haven't heard much from anyone with exception to Lakeland.

Let's hear it, camp is coming up in less than a month!!!!

[Warrior4life]

Never sure about WLC. They have a 35 man roster and I think they expect about 30 incoming freshman. So when its all said and done they should have about 45 players going into the first game. They have some good talent but zero depth.
They have good back in Larry Hairl who will probably be the center of the offense.  On defense they have several good young players including Makepeace and Rosenburg. I don't have any idea what Murphy is going to run as the new DC but Miller always seems to prefer a 3-4
With questions at QB, OL, WR,  a total lack of depth, and a new DC right out of his GA year they will struggle quite a bit this year.

[WLCALUM83]

"The scoop" on NAthCon Football Media Day can be found here:

http://wlcsports.athleticsite.com/article.asp?articleID=371

[old 40]

I drove past the new AU stadium and field and it looks very nice. A big improvement from the past. The stands are small but the whole thing looks good. This new complex should help their recruiting in the future. I think they will be very good this year. Could be their year to capture the title. They return most of their defense and have one of the top DLineman in Markus Goedkin (spelling) back. Their LB's are very good and have a solid secondary. They return the leagues to rusher from last year and their QB has a year of experience under his belt. In addition they play CUW, Benedictine and Lakeland at AU. IMO they are set to make a big run.

I also understand from a couple of AU folks that they are bringing in a big freshman class (50+) with transfers. Is this their breakout year?

[WLCALUM83]

NAthCon Preseason Football Coaches' Poll is here:

http://wlcsports.athleticsite.com/article.asp?articleID=374

On first reaction, the only difference I'd have with the poll (with apologies to Warrior4Life and all other pro-WLC posters), I would have put WLC 7th, below Concordia-Chicago.

If I end up eating crow, at least I'll be eating it with a smile.