FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[iwu4ever]

Congrats to Stanek, Dansdill and Devonte Jones for weekly CCIW honors.  Jones had an explosive first half, running for 166 on 10 tries, but got the award for his nearly 160 return yards, including a long one in the fourth Q.  He's leading the D3 national stats chart in the kickoff return category, averaging about 47 yards per return. 

Titans to Carthage now -- then the run of upcoming big games:  IWU vs. WC, IWU vs. NCC and NCC vs. WC.  Some great games upcoming, no doubt.

Gallik was again very effective and accurate, with many WR and TE options.   Titans are deep, have a great corps of receivers.  By the way, Stinde played well, too, and had 99 yards on Saturday, so almost 2 100 yard RBs for the Titans. 

Another big, good, loud Homecomin crowd.  The IWU Pep band is the best in the nation, IMHO.  Really makes for a great D3 football atmosphere.  Thanks to all the musicians, too.

IWU70

Yes congrats to the trio. I was surprised to read your comment about Devonte's 4th qtr. KOR...Why do we have our stud in the game for a return, late in the blowout game vs North Park?!? So I go read the play by play and see that we are also throwing in the 4 th qtr to our starting stud fullback, Conley. I would like to have our guys healthy and playing in the BIG games coming up, rather than winning the Special Teams POW!

[AndOne]

iwu4ever,

Seems like your question would best be answered by the IWU head coach who was responsible for having him in the game in that situation. I'm sure he would respond to your e-mail asking that very question. Perhaps the coaching staff is trying to run up his stats and build support for his possible selection as POY? 

Your question certainly has merit. You do have to wonder why the star RB is returning kicks in a blow out game.   

"Stud" fullback Conley? In 5 games he has run the ball 15 times for 62 yards and has 7 catches for 57 yards. This qualifies him for stud status?

[USee]

"Stud" fullback Conley? In 5 games he has run the ball 15 times for 62 yards and has 7 catches for 57 yards. This qualifies him for stud status?

To be fair, there aren't many FB's with big stat lines. Look in the NFL, none of them have stats but they play a long time. That said, with Jones emeergence and Stinde's occasional appearances, it does appear Conley is a little further down the depth chart when it comes to carrying the ball so not surprising he gets some work late in games.

[ExTartanPlayer]

"Stud" fullback Conley? In 5 games he has run the ball 15 times for 62 yards and has 7 catches for 57 yards. This qualifies him for stud status?

To be fair, there aren't many FB's with big stat lines. Look in the NFL, none of them have stats but they play a long time. That said, with Jones emeergence and Stinde's occasional appearances, it does appear Conley is a little further down the depth chart when it comes to carrying the ball so not surprising he gets some work late in games.

Was going to say the same.  The value of a fullback is not always in his statistics; in some offenses the fullback's blocking is as crucial as another offensive lineman.  I understand both sides of this argument - you may want to let your fullback get a little work with the ball for practice in case you need him to carry it down the line in a crucial situation, but also don't want to expose the starting FB to needless hits and risk of injury with the victory secure.

[oldnuthin]

A little his late with this but for general consumption. I thought these kind of injury bugs only hit Wheaton and IWU, at least over the past few years.

http://herald-review.com/sports/college/millikin-hurting-on-defensive-side/article_ab3829ca-33c4-11e3-a66c-0019bb2963f4.html

[AndOne]

Congrats to the CCIW Players Of The Week:

Offensive---------->Spencer Stanek, North Central QB
Defensive---------->Adam Dansdill, Wheaton LB
Special Teams----->Devonte Jones, IWU RB

* This is Stanek's third POW award.
* Jones was the offensive POW last week.

http://www.cciw.org/news/2013/10/14/FB_1014134734.aspx

After his (15/16 for 221 and 3 TDs) performance last Saturday, NCC's Spencer Stanek has thrown for a CCIW best 1,394 yards and 15 TDs so far this season. 

Nationally, he ranks 2nd in completion percentage (76.6), and 3rd in passing efficiency (193.3).

His per-game average of 319.4 yards of total offense is more than the total output of 60 NCAA Division III teams.   

[USee]

Congrats to the CCIW Players Of The Week:

Offensive---------->Spencer Stanek, North Central QB
Defensive---------->Adam Dansdill, Wheaton LB
Special Teams----->Devonte Jones, IWU RB

* This is Stanek's third POW award.
* Jones was the offensive POW last week.

http://www.cciw.org/news/2013/10/14/FB_1014134734.aspx

After his (15/16 for 221 and 3 TDs) performance last Saturday, NCC's Spencer Stanek has thrown for a CCIW best 1,394 yards and 15 TDs so far this season. 

Nationally, he ranks 2nd in completion percentage (76.6), and 3rd in passing efficiency (193.3).

His per-game average of 319.4 yards of total offense is more than the total output of 60 NCAA Division III teams.

Looks like the Cards are unbeatable! The rest of us should just take the rest of the year off. Good luck in the playoffs NCC. 

[NCF]

Congrats to the CCIW Players Of The Week:

Offensive---------->Spencer Stanek, North Central QB
Defensive---------->Adam Dansdill, Wheaton LB
Special Teams----->Devonte Jones, IWU RB

* This is Stanek's third POW award.
* Jones was the offensive POW last week.



http://www.cciw.org/news/2013/10/14/FB_1014134734.aspx

After his (15/16 for 221 and 3 TDs) performance last Saturday, NCC's Spencer Stanek has thrown for a CCIW best 1,394 yards and 15 TDs so far this season. 

Nationally, he ranks 2nd in completion percentage (76.6), and 3rd in passing efficiency (193.3).

His per-game average of 319.4 yards of total offense is more than the total output of 60 NCAA Division III teams.

Looks like the Cards are unbeatable! The rest of us should just take the rest of the year off. Good luck in the playoffs NCC. 

raising the white flag already?

[ExTartanPlayer]

Congrats to the CCIW Players Of The Week:

Offensive---------->Spencer Stanek, North Central QB
Defensive---------->Adam Dansdill, Wheaton LB
Special Teams----->Devonte Jones, IWU RB

* This is Stanek's third POW award.
* Jones was the offensive POW last week.



http://www.cciw.org/news/2013/10/14/FB_1014134734.aspx

After his (15/16 for 221 and 3 TDs) performance last Saturday, NCC's Spencer Stanek has thrown for a CCIW best 1,394 yards and 15 TDs so far this season. 

Nationally, he ranks 2nd in completion percentage (76.6), and 3rd in passing efficiency (193.3).

His per-game average of 319.4 yards of total offense is more than the total output of 60 NCAA Division III teams.

Looks like the Cards are unbeatable! The rest of us should just take the rest of the year off. Good luck in the playoffs NCC. 

raising the white flag already?

Reminds me of an absolutely great movie scene...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Li65P_3lvM

Although now that I think about it, this isn't quite the same joke.

[CardinalAlum]

A little his late with this but for general consumption. I thought these kind of injury bugs only hit Wheaton and IWU, at least over the past few years.

http://herald-review.com/sports/college/millikin-hurting-on-defensive-side/article_ab3829ca-33c4-11e3-a66c-0019bb2963f4.html

I wonder if Etherton had fun?   .  He didn't appear to be having any fun when I saw him!

[CardinalAlum]

Congrats to the CCIW Players Of The Week:

Offensive---------->Spencer Stanek, North Central QB
Defensive---------->Adam Dansdill, Wheaton LB
Special Teams----->Devonte Jones, IWU RB

* This is Stanek's third POW award.
* Jones was the offensive POW last week.

http://www.cciw.org/news/2013/10/14/FB_1014134734.aspx

After his (15/16 for 221 and 3 TDs) performance last Saturday, NCC's Spencer Stanek has thrown for a CCIW best 1,394 yards and 15 TDs so far this season. 

Nationally, he ranks 2nd in completion percentage (76.6), and 3rd in passing efficiency (193.3).

His per-game average of 319.4 yards of total offense is more than the total output of 60 NCAA Division III teams.

Looks like the Cards are unbeatable! The rest of us should just take the rest of the year off. Good luck in the playoffs NCC. 

Nice try!  But if you need me to, I'll swing by Wheatieville and grab the Bell!   

[AndOne]

Congrats to the CCIW Players Of The Week:

Offensive---------->Spencer Stanek, North Central QB
Defensive---------->Adam Dansdill, Wheaton LB
Special Teams----->Devonte Jones, IWU RB

* This is Stanek's third POW award.
* Jones was the offensive POW last week.

http://www.cciw.org/news/2013/10/14/FB_1014134734.aspx

After his (15/16 for 221 and 3 TDs) performance last Saturday, NCC's Spencer Stanek has thrown for a CCIW best 1,394 yards and 15 TDs so far this season. 

Nationally, he ranks 2nd in completion percentage (76.6), and 3rd in passing efficiency (193.3).

His per-game average of 319.4 yards of total offense is more than the total output of 60 NCAA Division III teams.

Looks like the Cards are unbeatable! The rest of us should just take the rest of the year off. Good luck in the playoffs NCC. 

Well, no one man makes a team but, thanks USee.
Will your Crusaders, er Thunder, be joining us in the playoffs? 

[hazzben]

Congrats to the CCIW Players Of The Week:

Offensive---------->Spencer Stanek, North Central QB
Defensive---------->Adam Dansdill, Wheaton LB
Special Teams----->Devonte Jones, IWU RB

* This is Stanek's third POW award.
* Jones was the offensive POW last week.



http://www.cciw.org/news/2013/10/14/FB_1014134734.aspx

After his (15/16 for 221 and 3 TDs) performance last Saturday, NCC's Spencer Stanek has thrown for a CCIW best 1,394 yards and 15 TDs so far this season. 

Nationally, he ranks 2nd in completion percentage (76.6), and 3rd in passing efficiency (193.3).

His per-game average of 319.4 yards of total offense is more than the total output of 60 NCAA Division III teams.

Looks like the Cards are unbeatable! The rest of us should just take the rest of the year off. Good luck in the playoffs NCC. 

raising the white flag already?

Reminds me of an absolutely great movie scene...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Li65P_3lvM

Although now that I think about it, this isn't quite the same joke.

Fun tidbit from that movie and the real life history that no doubt interests only me. My relatives (paternal grandfathers uncles and cousins) hid many allied troops caught behind enemies lines in Operation Market Garden. When the movie was made, their kids got to be Dutch extras as a tip of the cap for their service to the allies.

[ExTartanPlayer]

+K strictly for having seen A Bridge Too Far.

Very cool tidbit, hazzben.

[shepherd]

Congrats to the CCIW Players Of The Week:

Offensive---------->Spencer Stanek, North Central QB
Defensive---------->Adam Dansdill, Wheaton LB
Special Teams----->Devonte Jones, IWU RB

* This is Stanek's third POW award.
* Jones was the offensive POW last week.

http://www.cciw.org/news/2013/10/14/FB_1014134734.aspx

After his (15/16 for 221 and 3 TDs) performance last Saturday, NCC's Spencer Stanek has thrown for a CCIW best 1,394 yards and 15 TDs so far this season. 

Nationally, he ranks 2nd in completion percentage (76.6), and 3rd in passing efficiency (193.3).

His per-game average of 319.4 yards of total offense is more than the total output of 60 NCAA Division III teams.

Stanek is definitely playing very well right now.  I was impressed by the timing of the seam routes for touchdowns.  Things change week to week in the CCIW.  Hopefully Wheaton can get some of the receivers healthy before IWU in two weeks.