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Are there any transfers of note to the CCIW

[Mugsy]

Junior DE Aaron Reyes is a transfer from Air Force and if you look at the Wheaton season preview, he is expected to see some playing time.  Problem for him is that he is behind All-American Andy Studebaker and Ben Kuenzle (who is a 6-5, 250+ lb Junior and is expected to have a strong year).

Biggest transfer of note is probably QB Kniss for the "Naperville" school from Eastern Illinois University, but I'll let them gush about him.

[formerd3db]

DIIIinVa:

Good comments.  Many have discussed this on the various boards in the past.  I would add one additional "anecdotal" if I may.  A similar comment "historically" in the past analogous to the "...isn't any accomplishment" uniformed statement (as no doubt many others have heard) is that DIII football is nothing more than "glorified hs football".  As you have related, that is not the case - there are many very, very good hs football players who don't make the grade at this level.  To what you shared in your discussion, I would add one additional "anecdotal" if I may.  My last collegiate game of my career, my hight school coaches came to my game.  They were coaches from a big hs and also staunch "big-time" college football fan, going to Michigan games, etc.  We were playing Kazoo College and there were some other "area" players from my home region at Kazoo.  At any rate, after the game, my coaches made the comment that it was one of, if not the most, hardest hitting games they had ever seen including Michigan and other Big Ten games they had attended in the past.  They were very impressed for DIII.  And this was just...Kazoo vs. Hope, not even an MIAA title game.  Needless to say, that has stuck in my memory ever since, and will for my lifetime (while I'm perhaps a bit biased, it was indeed a very, very hard hitting game).  Anyway, thanks for sharing your opinions, observations, discussion, etc.  Very interesting regardin the Oklahoma observations by those players.

[formerd3db]

Mugsy:

I can understand your dilemma, but indeed you have worked extremely hard for the marathon.  With all the support you give to your school, I'm sure they'll overlook you missing that game.  I wish you all the best in your run - I think that is fantastic.  Have a great time.  Please let us know how you did later on after the race is finished when the time arrives.

Best,
formerd3db

[FormerCard]

Allright,

Lets talk some football ladies and gentlemen   

Who are the new freshman to look at coming in??   Anyone that is going to make an immediate impact?

Will Augie begin passing more so they can score with NC or just get shutout in the biggest game of the year again?

Why does it seem Elmhurst can never make it over the hump?  is it the coaching or the lack of effort from players when it counts?

Is Studebaker going to break 17 1/2 sacks this year?

How many picks will ittersagen have?

Is Sulo going to rush for 1500 yards?

What the heck was the running back from St. Johns thinking?  Who cares how cute she is?  She just became a teenager a few months ago!

[Titanwatcher]

Allright,

Lets talk some football ladies and gentlemen   

Who are the new freshman to look at coming in??   Anyone that is going to make an immediate impact?

Will Augie begin passing more so they can score with NC or just get shutout in the biggest game of the year again?

Why does it seem Elmhurst can never make it over the hump?  is it the coaching or the lack of effort from players when it counts?

Is Studebaker going to break 17 1/2 sacks this year?

How many picks will ittersagen have?

Is Sulo going to rush for 1500 yards?

What the heck was the running back from St. Johns thinking?  Who cares how cute she is?  She just became a teenager a few months ago!

It will be interesting to see if the Rooney kid can break the line up in Bloomington. If he is anything like his Dad he could  have a significant impact. I understand that he is very fast also, in the 4.5 range. From a personal  view, carthage got a kid named rowland from Willowbrook. I loved watching this kid play. All heart, just don't know where he will fit in up there. I saw him will his team to victory with a big play on defense followed up with a hard run for the winning touchdown. Fun kid to watch.
can't comment on Elmhurst, have not seen enough, but unless evvery team uses Orlando Pace at LT, 20 looks like a good number for Studebaker. If Kniss2 is as good as his brother i cant see Sulo going that high, but close. Asfor the kid from St John's .........

[NCC_alum62]

Allright,

Lets talk some football ladies and gentlemen   

Who are the new freshman to look at coming in??   Anyone that is going to make an immediate impact?

Will Augie begin passing more so they can score with NC or just get shutout in the biggest game of the year again?

Why does it seem Elmhurst can never make it over the hump?  is it the coaching or the lack of effort from players when it counts?

Is Studebaker going to break 17 1/2 sacks this year?

How many picks will ittersagen have?

Is Sulo going to rush for 1500 yards?

What the heck was the running back from St. Johns thinking?  Who cares how cute she is?  She just became a teenager a few months ago!

1. I don't know much about Freshmen, NCC has a couple tall (but thin) DL comming in 6'5 215 and 6'7'' 250 the 6'7'' kid is from Naperville North...Anyone know anything about him?

2.  Augustana discovered the forward pass?

3. Niether, getting beat doesn't always mean its the coaching or the effort, they just got beat.  While I don't consider them more than a middle of the pack team for next year they could pull off an upset against someone that doesn't take them seriously.

4. Probably, I haven't heard alot of noise about Tackles around the CCIW that have the speed and strength to stop him.

5. Depends on how healthy he is comming back from injury, full strength he will lead the DB's in the CCIW.

6. I doubt it considering the Carindal's offense is pass first.  He would have to have some monster games averaging about 50 yards more per game than he did last year.  I don't see Wheaton or Auggie giving up that much on the ground.

7. What is this about the St., John's RB?  I have no idea what you're talking about.

[Ralph Turner]

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7. What is this about the St., John's RB?  I have no idea what you're talking about.

Front page news last week... and a big topic on the MIAC message board.

[79jaybird]

FormerCard, 

If you were to look at where Elmhurst is today compared to where they were just 5-6 years ago, the difference is night and day.  Coach/Ad Krohn and Coach Journell are doing a great job of establishing some consistency and (hopefully) getting EC into the big picture of the Conference.  I think most players/coaches would agree that building up a program that is a perennial stalwart is hard to do and doesn't happen overnight.

Augie has been passing a lot more of late.  With more teams able to shut down the running game more consistently (than they used to be able to) Augie has been incorporating more passing into their arsenal.  I know the game in RI vs. Elmhurst 2 years ago had a few passing plays.

Mugsy, I did not know you were a Marathon runner.  Best wishes with that!  I am nowhere near Marathon distance, but I do run about 10K 2-3 times a week.

[Mugsy]

Mugsy, I did not know you were a Marathon runner.  Best wishes with that!  I am nowhere near Marathon distance, but I do run about 10K 2-3 times a week.

As a short, undersized, former LB I am NOT a marathon runner... Prior to the start of my training in January, I had never run more than 5 miles.  Just something that has always been at the back of my mind as a challenge to take on. 

Running a 10K a few times a week is excellent.  Slowly extend that a bit over time and you would be ready for a marathon in no time.

Reaching 40 and being essentially at my playing weight (which there is a huge difference between playing weight at 22 vs. 40) became enough of a motivating factor for me to attempt this.  It has been beneficial as I am now at the weight I was when I turned 18 (loss of 24 lbs).  That said my motivation is not solely for personal benefit.  I plan to raise money toward autism research and treatment.  My brother has an autistic son and I want to run to raise money on his behalf.

[lakeshore]

Are there any transfers of note to the CCIW

The Vikes brought in Ismael Alvarez a 6'2" 290 OL from I-AA Murray State.  Also a couple solid JUCO kids from what I hear.

In regards to the level of D3 football.  I have watched many, many athletes transfer into D3 programs and have to wait their turn to play.  The difference between D2 and D3 is very minimal and has been brought up on this board b4.  We are blessed to be fans of the CCIW so we do get to see top caliber competition week in and week out.

[Carthage Fan]

Mugsy, I did not know you were a Marathon runner.  Best wishes with that!  I am nowhere near Marathon distance, but I do run about 10K 2-3 times a week.

As a short, undersized, former LB I am NOT a marathon runner... Prior to the start of my training in January, I had never run more than 5 miles.  Just something that has always been at the back of my mind as a challenge to take on. 

Running a 10K a few times a week is excellent.  Slowly extend that a bit over time and you would be ready for a marathon in no time.

Reaching 40 and being essentially at my playing weight (which there is a huge difference between playing weight at 22 vs. 40) became enough of a motivating factor for me to attempt this.  It has been beneficial as I am now at the weight I was when I turned 18 (loss of 24 lbs).  That said my motivation is not solely for personal benefit.  I plan to raise money toward autism research and treatment.  My brother has an autistic son and I want to run to raise money on his behalf.

I have thought about running a marathon but I found I don't have a way to keep my beer cold for 26.2 miles.    

OK seriously, Mugsy, my best wishes to you and hope for great success in your goal!  Is there someway we could contribute to your cause?  Give us a link or address to send contributions to.  Plenty of CCIW guys on here would help out I am sure. 

[CardinalAlum]

Mugsy, I did not know you were a Marathon runner.  Best wishes with that!  I am nowhere near Marathon distance, but I do run about 10K 2-3 times a week.

As a short, undersized, former LB I am NOT a marathon runner... Prior to the start of my training in January, I had never run more than 5 miles.  Just something that has always been at the back of my mind as a challenge to take on. 

Running a 10K a few times a week is excellent.  Slowly extend that a bit over time and you would be ready for a marathon in no time.

Reaching 40 and being essentially at my playing weight (which there is a huge difference between playing weight at 22 vs. 40) became enough of a motivating factor for me to attempt this.  It has been beneficial as I am now at the weight I was when I turned 18 (loss of 24 lbs).  That said my motivation is not solely for personal benefit.  I plan to raise money toward autism research and treatment.  My brother has an autistic son and I want to run to raise money on his behalf.

I have thought about running a marathon but I found I don't have a way to keep my beer cold for 26.2 miles.    

OK seriously, Mugsy, my best wishes to you and hope for great success in your goal!  Is there someway we could contribute to your cause?  Give us a link or address to send contributions to.  Plenty of CCIW guys on here would help out I am sure. 

CF,

I'm with you!  How about we take a golf cart down there and time his miles!  I'll run it with you if you move that decimal over 1 or 2 spots to the left!  On a serious note, Mugsy, I would also be more than happy to contribute to your cause.  Send me an e-mail or post something here if you wish with any info.  Is our dinner bet still on for the Bell game if you won't be in attendance??

[usee]

Mugsy, I did not know you were a Marathon runner.  Best wishes with that!  I am nowhere near Marathon distance, but I do run about 10K 2-3 times a week.

As a short, undersized, former LB I am NOT a marathon runner... Prior to the start of my training in January, I had never run more than 5 miles.  Just something that has always been at the back of my mind as a challenge to take on. 

Running a 10K a few times a week is excellent.  Slowly extend that a bit over time and you would be ready for a marathon in no time.

Reaching 40 and being essentially at my playing weight (which there is a huge difference between playing weight at 22 vs. 40) became enough of a motivating factor for me to attempt this.  It has been beneficial as I am now at the weight I was when I turned 18 (loss of 24 lbs).  That said my motivation is not solely for personal benefit.  I plan to raise money toward autism research and treatment.  My brother has an autistic son and I want to run to raise money on his behalf.

I have thought about running a marathon but I found I don't have a way to keep my beer cold for 26.2 miles.    

OK seriously, Mugsy, my best wishes to you and hope for great success in your goal!  Is there someway we could contribute to your cause?  Give us a link or address to send contributions to.  Plenty of CCIW guys on here would help out I am sure. 

CF,

I'm with you!  How about we take a golf cart down there and time his miles!  I'll run it with you if you move that decimal over 1 or 2 spots to the left!  On a serious note, Mugsy, I would also be more than happy to contribute to your cause.  Send me an e-mail or post something here if you wish with any info.  Is our dinner bet still on for the Bell game if you won't be in attendance??

Mugsy told me that if the Naperville school wins vs Wheaton this year he will buy the whole board dinner.

[Mugsy]

I have thought about running a marathon but I found I don't have a way to keep my beer cold for 26.2 miles.    

OK seriously, Mugsy, my best wishes to you and hope for great success in your goal!  Is there someway we could contribute to your cause?  Give us a link or address to send contributions to.  Plenty of CCIW guys on here would help out I am sure. 

Thanks for the well wishes and offer the support the cause.  I'm still working out the details with the non-profit organization to ensure those who wish to offer support can receive tax credit for contributions to a charitable organization.  Once I have the details I can let those who are interested know...  I also need to make sure I honor the rules of this website.  More than likely I'll work it out where those who want to give a donation can send me an email and then I reply with the details.

Thanks again.