FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[USee]

Wartburg and Coe were definitely solid running teams (#22 and #21 respectively) and Bethel held Wartburg to 115 yds and Coe to around 80. North Central's only foe with a reputable run defense was Hope (#8 vs run) and they ran for 272 yds. North Central had 44 runs and 18 passes. While Lehnen will absolutely hurt you throwing the ball, the run game powers this offense and they are totally committed to it. Lehnen is the leading rusher as well.

Both teams have big games to win this weekend but that matchup, which has some history, would be great.

[wally_wabash]

It's not a secret how to defend NCC, yet no one seems to be able to do it. You have to stop the run and try to keep Lehnen in the pocket to face 2nd/3rd and long as a pocket passer. NCC's defense has been stout up front (top 20 against the run) and they get off the field on 3rd down (4th nationally). Much better defense this year vs last in the playoffs (healthier) and an equally potent offense. They continue to be the strong favorite IMO

It's one thing to know what to do, it's another entirely to not get repeatedly knocked on your keister by that Cardinal offensive line.  Those guys put you where you don't want to be more often than not. 

[Cardinal773]

Congratulations to all of our CCIW student athletes recognized in Region 5!

Offense           
Pos.   Player   School   Yr.   Hometown
QB   Luke Lehnen   North Central   Sr.   Chatham, Ill.
TE   Reed Breckheimer   Carroll   Jr.   Hilbert, Wis.
WR   Ben Bonga   Wheaton   Sr.   Brentwood, Tenn.
T   Jeske Maples   North Central   Sr.   Moweaqua, Ill.
G   Sam Pryor   North Central   Sr.   Sugar Grove, Ill.
C   Brendan Mayo   Washington U.   Sr.   Merritt Island, Fla.
RB   Mike DiGioia   Augustana   Sr.   Schaumburg, Ill.
RB   Giovanni Weeks   Wheaton   Sr.   Kent City, Mich.
K   Joren Clem   Augustana   Sr.   Columbus, Ohio
RET   Breyden Smith   Augustana   Jr.   Arlington Hts., Ill.
QB   Mark Forcucci   Wheaton   Jr.   Winfield, Ill.
RB   Joe Sacco   North Central   Sr.   Bartlett, Ill.
WR   Jereme Ombogo   North Park   Jr.   Houston, Texas
TE   Bobby Behmer   North Central   Sr.   Rockford, Ill.
G   Nick Fehrle   North Central   Sr.   Rockford, Ill.
T   Aidan Kingsbury   Wheaton   Sr.   Roseville, Minn.
RET   Jahari Scott   Illinois Wesleyan   Jr.   Lake Bluff, Ill.
               
Defense           
DE   Peter Johanik   Wheaton   Jr.   W. Chicago, Ill.
DT   John Sullivan   North Central   Jr.   Lake Villa, Ill.
LB   BJ Adamchik   North Central   Sr.   Raleigh, N.C.
LB   Luca Torti   Wheaton   Jr.   Carlsbad, Calif.
LB   Zack Orr   North Central   Sr.   Mokena, Ill.
CB   Rahmareon Roby   North Central   Jr.   Lena, Ill.
DT   Cortez Jones   North Central   So.   Lansing, Ill.
CB   Max Wilson   Wheaton   Sr.   Wheaton, Ill.
S   Brayden Garrigan   North Central   So.   Lemont, Ill.
P   Noah Streveler   Carroll   Sr.   Stevens Point, Wis.
ST   Matt Hansen   Illinois Wesleyan   So.   Chicago, Ill.
DT   Josh Hlavacek   Illinois Wesleyan   So.   Plainfield, Ill.
LB   Jaydin Miller   North Park   Sr.   South Bend, Ind.
S   Ben Butler   North Park   Jr.   Kenosha, Wis.

[Pat Coleman]

And if you want to find out what team they're on, here's the page:
https://d3football.com/awards/all-region/2024/2024-d3football-all-region-5

[USee]

Some great recognition and very worthy pics. D3FB staff always does a great job on these across 6 regions, which is tough. Only quibble I have is Max Wilson not on 1st team All Region. I didn't see a better cover corner this season. Wheaton's defense wasn't great, but they had 2 premiere players in Peter Johanik (DPOY) and Max Wilson.

Sullivan was a worthy recipient as DPOY and I especially loved seeing 3 NPU players on here in Miller, Butler and Ombrogo.

Thanks to Pat and the team for their work to put these together.

[SpartanHouse4]

Any candidates for the IWU job yet?

[USee]

I'd nominate Shane Dierking. His shot is coming.

[robertgoulet]

I'd nominate Shane Dierking. His shot is coming.

Quiet you

[NCC_alum62]

I am having fleeting memories of an NCC playoff game vs a team that ran the option but my mind is gone enough that I can't remember if it even happened, let alone who/when it would have been.

2006 Season, CUW upset the Cardinals Week 1 and then in the first round NCC won 35-6. They ran some triple option.

[ncc_fan]

I am having fleeting memories of an NCC playoff game vs a team that ran the option but my mind is gone enough that I can't remember if it even happened, let alone who/when it would have been.

2006 Season, CUW upset the Cardinals Week 1 and then in the first round NCC won 35-6. They ran some triple option.

Let's hope 14 year old Shane Dierking was taking notes.

[CarollFan]

NCC's Zack Orr was interviewed on In The D3FB Huddle podcast.
Interview starts at 9:50 mark. Guys gave their breakdown of the Springfield vs. NCC game for a couple minutes before the interview.

https://www.facebook.com/D3Huddle/videos/1100884765062142/

[New Tradition]

NCC's Zack Orr was interviewed on In The D3FB Huddle podcast.
Interview starts at 9:50 mark. Guys gave their breakdown of the Springfield vs. NCC game for a couple minutes before the interview.

https://www.facebook.com/D3Huddle/videos/1100884765062142/

Yeah, absolutely.  Fun interview!

[GusD]

We've heard a lot about the vaunted Springfield rushing game, and it's certainly impressive. But it needs to be remembered that NCC also has an impressive rushing attack of their own. They just don't run as often because they also have a QB who is familiar with the word "pass," and has even had a mild degree of success in doing so.

Also, if you know the difference between a 🏈 and a hockey puck, you know you can't beat NCC without a pretty effective passing attack. So there's that.

[robertgoulet]

Rough call against NCC. NCC online push got an extra 5 yds with a rugby scrum push of Sacco but ball came out at the end and Springfield given the ball. On replay looked like Sacco was down. Springfield threatening.

[robertgoulet]

17-3 NCC at half. Unsportsmanlike (right call) on Sullivan when NCC would have gotten the ball back with about 1:30 left after a 3 and out leads to Springfield FG. They will receive to start the 2nd half, so a chance to cut it to a one score lead.