FB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[muzzman]

Final 37-7 Lakeland

[old 40]

Congrats to BU on a win over WLC. They are finishing strong.

How does a team who lost to CUC and struggled with MBBC destroy CUW? Congrats to Lakeland for the big win. They face the top Offense, Defense and special teams team in the league next week. Too much AU. Coach Duncan has them where they can't lose. They are walking over everyone. From what I saw today at CUC they have way to much offense for anyone in the NAC, IMHO. Their defense held the Cougars to one score and when Lakeland played them their defense gave up 35 points. Looks like Lakeland may have played their best game. Do they have anything else left. If I was a betting man I would say AU by 17-21 points next week.

Congrats to AU for putting up the huge numbers on CUC. Sparty is a scoring machine.

Did anyone catch the Rockford MBBC score? Did anyone see the CUW game? What happened in the game?

Well it's one week left to the Forst NAC Champion. AU on a roll and at home is the big favorite.

[fishguy]

Lakeland's defense completely dominated Concordia WI today - only 25 yards rushing yards from the NAC's top rushing team coming into this week. This isn't close to the same defense that stumbled to a loss at CUC. Next weekend's game at Aurora should be a good one. Aurora will have to win through the air. It will come down to the team that makes the fewest mistakes.

[old 40]

fishguy;

To hold CUW to 25 yards rushing is a big accomplishment, IMHO. Sound like next week should be a good one. You are right mistakes/turnovers will be a big factor as will special teams. Good Luck to your fish team next week.

[WLCALUM83]

Benedictine came back from 10 points down to get the win yesterday. (Boy, those interceptions keep killing WLC!)

[old 40]

Nice blurb for AU and Lakeland in around the region section, Midwest, regarding this Saturdays game for the first NAC championship.

Some facts on AU and LC. Accoring to the NAC web site AU leads most of the stat catergories based on conference stats. Biggest edge seems to be points scored and rushing offense. AU is certaintly the statistical leader in most offensive catergories and defensive catergories. AU has the top Offense and the top Defense, a very long day for LC.

Since the 1999 season, AU is 5-4 against LC. Under the Coach Scott era there were some blowouts.

AU's non conference foes W/L record to date is 12-17.
LC's non conference foes W/L record to date is 16-11.

This game should be a good one. There is alot at stake and the team with the fewest mistakes will win. AU leads the nation in turnover margin. The NAC site has LC throwing 20+ picks. Looks like the AU secondary will be busy picking balls out of the sky.

I hope the weather will be good but early reports are for snow/sleet/rain mid 30's.

Good Luck to everyone's team this week.

[muzzman]

Not too many teams have had success running the ball, and the weather will be a factor if LC falls behind they may be forced to go to the air.  They do lead the NAC in passing, but it will be a difficult day with the weather and facing the top team in take aways

AU 31 LC 13

[muzzman]

Old 40

AU now ranked #10 in the Northern Regio. It is good to see AU get some recognition even the conferance coaches did not think they would do as well as they have.  The faithful knew better!

[old 40]

muzzman;
Thanks for the heads up on the AU region ranking. Congrats to AU. Maybe they will get a playoff win (will be tough) and help get some recognition to the NAC.

My Guesses for the last week of the season for conference games. Haven't done to well. Maybe at best 50%. Teams pretty even this year.

RC at CUW- CUW big 38-7. The Falcons rebound and finish at 5-5.

WLC at MBBC- WLC in a close game 24-21. They have not been playing well. MBBC scores but runs out of gas late. MBBC has done very well this year despite the low numbers.

CUC at BU- BU gets this one 28-14. BU wins their last 3 games. Building for next year. CUC has no defense. CUC has faded since they beat LC.

LC at AU- " The big one" Blow out central. AU 28-LC 0. AU Offense (Rush and Pass, leading NAC rusher and QB, best in the league, does it all) to much for the LC defense to handle. AU defense tops in the NAC, shuts down the rush and pass. AU national leader in turnover margin. LC is alright but not in the same class as AU ( I have not seen them play but their stats and past games show they are up and down). AU wins the AQ, the first playoff appearance since the 2004 team, who almost pulled off the upset of highly favored Wooster.Saturday's weather is suppose to be lousy. Cold with rain, sleet and snow. Good Luck to both teams.

Good luck to everyones team this week.

[WLCALUM83]

WLCALUM83's picks:

Concordia-WI over Rockford

WLC over Maranatha

Aurora over Lakeland

Benedictine over Concordia-Chicago

[old 40]

Just read the Daily Dose on Pat's Playoff projections. IMHO, it was  apretty good look at what the brakets look like.

I would think moving MUC east as the #1 and NCC the #1 in the North. It would give us IMHO the top 4 teams as #1. No Offense to Cortland State.

Pat's scenario has AU going to Wabash an interesting match up. This would be a very good game. I hope it works out like this.

Anyone else have any comments?

Pat, you realize you are in a no win situation with the pick. Some will question you and others will see your genius, as I do.

[muzzman]

Old 40
It really depends what happens this weekend.   # 1, 2 and 3 of the top 25 are as of now are also in the top 3 in the North region, but as D3 has the field of 32 I like the possibliltuy of AU at a #7 SEED, it will be interesting AU will need a covincing win over Lakeland.

PS if you plan to be at the game your are welcome to join us for brunch. Mr Budz and I extend our invitation.  Look for the White Trailer at the south end

[old 40]

muzzman;

Thanks for the invite. I will try to get there early.

I think more than one North team gets moved. The region is very stacked. The WIAC will be interesting if one of their teams lose. I think there will be some upsets Saturday.

[old 40]

Pat, it looks like my post counter is not working. I am stuck on 181 on each post for this page. Did I break something from my spelling?

[muzzman]

Old 40

See you then, game tiem is noon we will arrive 9:30 0r so