CCIW

[Gregory Sager]

Shaking cobwebs, I think the football team lost at home to NC Wesleyan in the post-Liljegren era.

Nope. Perhaps you're thinking of Northwestern (MN), which beat NPU in Chicago in Liljegren's last season (2000) and in Minnesota in Cooper's first season (2001).

[mr_b]

That's a good question. I'm inclined to say "yes", because I don't remember a North Park team ever traveling to North Carolina before, and I also don't remember any team from that state ever traveling to Foster Avenue for competition.

I'd say that, if there ever was a contest between an NPU/NPC squad and an opponent from North Carolina, it must've taken place in a really obscure context, such as a volleyball tournament on a third party's campus.

or a spring training game in softball or baseball

The baseball team played Lenoir-Rhyne College from Hickory NC, in 1985, losing 16-15. 

[Gregory Sager]

That's a good question. I'm inclined to say "yes", because I don't remember a North Park team ever traveling to North Carolina before, and I also don't remember any team from that state ever traveling to Foster Avenue for competition.

I'd say that, if there ever was a contest between an NPU/NPC squad and an opponent from North Carolina, it must've taken place in a really obscure context, such as a volleyball tournament on a third party's campus.

or a spring training game in softball or baseball

The baseball team played Lenoir-Rhyne College from Hickory NC, in 1985, losing 16-15. 

Wow! The Vikings actually started the '85 baseball campaign by playing three schools based in North Carolina: Gardner-Webb University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and St. Andrews Presbyterian College. Excellent detective work, Dr. B!

[mr_b]

That's a good question. I'm inclined to say "yes", because I don't remember a North Park team ever traveling to North Carolina before, and I also don't remember any team from that state ever traveling to Foster Avenue for competition.

I'd say that, if there ever was a contest between an NPU/NPC squad and an opponent from North Carolina, it must've taken place in a really obscure context, such as a volleyball tournament on a third party's campus.

or a spring training game in softball or baseball

The baseball team played Lenoir-Rhyne College from Hickory NC, in 1985, losing 16-15. 

Wow! The Vikings actually started the '85 baseball campaign by playing three schools based in North Carolina: Gardner-Webb University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and St. Andrews Presbyterian College. Excellent detective work, Dr. B!

Sorry I don't have the locations of the games played -- I'd hazard a guess at Gardner-Webb (Boiling Springs NC), but I'd have to do some more research on  that point.

[Jim Matson]

Greg, I'm late on this, but kudos for using the word "desultory" on a soccer board. In fact, kudos for you even posting on this board - and posting well, I might add. Then to see Dennis? Mark? What's next? Nationally televised soccer matches in prime-time?!

[Gregory Sager]

Greg, I'm late on this, but kudos for using the word "desultory" on a soccer board. In fact, kudos for you even posting on this board - and posting well, I might add. Then to see Dennis? Mark? What's next? Nationally televised soccer matches in prime-time?!

Oh, the horror!

[Mr. Ypsi]

Greg, I'm late on this, but kudos for using the word "desultory" on a soccer board. In fact, kudos for you even posting on this board - and posting well, I might add. Then to see Dennis? Mark? What's next? Nationally televised soccer matches in prime-time?!

Nationally televised D3 soccer matches in prime-time, no less!

[soc4life]

What is going on with Wheaton this year? I know they have played a bit of a rough schedule, but play a little defense boys.

I haven't kept up like in years past, but the usual Wheaton supporters are pretty quiet these days... I would love to hear what's going on over in the Thunder's camp?

[Gregory Sager]

I usually count upon Jim to give us a read on Wheaton, but he hasn't said anything about his alma mater's side yet. The only eyewitness comments I have read on d3boards.com about Wheaton came from Loras supporters after the Wheaton vs. Loras match, and they were loaded with overwhelming Duhawk bias and plenty of tomfoolery about the refs.

Have you been able to witness any Wheaton matches yet, Jim?

[Gotberg]

Greg,

Any word on Lindmark's return?

[Gregory Sager]

I heard secondhand from one of the veteran players that Lindmark will make his season debut on Saturday night at home against Illinois Wesleyan.

That was John Born's long-term plan: Make sure that Lindmark is healthy and ready to go when CCIW play begins.

[Gregory Sager]

According to the NCAA website, North Park freshman forward Jonas Pettersson is currently ranked second in D3 in goals scored with ten, one behind the national leader (the magnificently-named Eros Olazabal of Manhattanville College). Pettersson, who was this past week's CCIW Offensive Player of the Week, is also third in the nation in total points, seventh in goals per game, and ninth in points per game. He's so far out in front of the competition in every CCIW scoring category that it's not even worth mentioning. NPU has an extremely solid cadre of freshmen this year, but Pettersson in particular among the frosh has really filled a hole. He's provided a much-needed scoring spark for the Vikings, what with Kris Grahn and Sehten Hills not playing at 100% and Filip Lindmark being out all season to date with an injury.

[DIIIdad]

What is going on with Wheaton this year? I know they have played a bit of a rough schedule, but play a little defense boys.

I haven't kept up like in years past, but the usual Wheaton supporters are pretty quiet these days... I would love to hear what's going on over in the Thunder's camp?

I can hardly believe my eyes, but in the latest NSCAA regional ranking, Augustana is ahead of Wheaton.  I wonder if that has ever been said before.  I haven't seen either team play this year, but I've seen them both plenty in the last several years, and I didn't see this coming.  Personally, I won't believe it until Augie beats Wheaton, but hey - it's still fun to say.

By the way, Augie has finally added live video of both Men's and Women's soccer for home games from new Thorson-Lucken Field. http://www.augustana.edu/x12786.xml

I'm not sure which of the above is more shocking. 

[Jim Matson]

Greg, I was at the Wheaton/Loras match and it was a physical contest; lots of pulling, tugging, and some aggressive tackling. I thought Wheaton responded well to a bigger, faster team. As to the recent performance by the Thunder, I can say nothing. I hope to see more in the next week. Maybe you and I can share notes when your boys come out to the 'burbs?

[Gregory Sager]

Looking forward to it, Jim.