Quote from: hazzben on February 10, 2026, 07:54:31 AMBethel @ NCC
Mount @ Wheaton

Sept 5 is serving up some really good football in the Chicago suburbs. My son's varsity game is on Thursday that week. Might have to see about making a trip down and doing a few campus visits on Friday and Saturday!

Love that we are seeing great noncon games like this. Tip of the cap to Wheaton last year showing 2 top NPI losses were not something that kept a team from the field, or from making a run.

Come join the tailgate fun in Naperville!

Quote from: The Third Division on January 05, 2026, 06:37:25 PM

Quote from: CarollFan on January 05, 2026, 06:32:35 PMhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/02/north-central-college-naperville-name-change/

Article discussing possible name change for NCC. Its behind a paywall but  I think you get a free view, at least I did.

Is "we're very good at football" College one of the options?

Go away.

Quote from: GusD on December 20, 2025, 09:10:33 PM

Quote from: CCIWFan69 on December 20, 2025, 06:51:11 PMThis NCC team is definitely not as explosive as last year.  They are only up 38-7 after 3Q in the semifinal versus 63-0 after 3Q last year.  Hopefully, they can get some better players next year.

Yep, they definitely need some better players. I mean they're only in the Stagg Bowl for the SIXTH year in a row. Underachieving laggards.
I think what did explode, CCIWFan69, is your brain. 🤯

Pretty sure that was sarcasm....

Congrats to Bethel! Classy organization for sure!  I will agree the officials completely dropped the ball at the end of the half with the lack of a whistle,the ruling and review.  Unfortunate for a game of that magnitude.  I will disagree that a coach was in the review tent. Our AD? Yes. That's his duty to get the officials to the booth and make sure it's working.  The other guy everyone kept screaming about was the Ground supervisor making sure all was in working order!

So happy for the Thunder win today over Wartburg!  Congrats and way to represent the CCIW!  Keep it rolling!  NCC game had the worst field conditions I can recall for a turf surface at BW stadium!  Kudos to everyone doing their part shoveling, including the President of NCC!  Cards wore Hanover down eventually but the field conditions made for a crazy day!  Happy with the win and ready for a great opponent in LaCrosse next week!

Quote from: NCC2010 on November 15, 2025, 04:01:18 PMNightmare scenario for NCC fans like myself with Johns Hopkins losing. Likely means UWRF in the quarters and if they get by them then a trip to Alliance in the semis...

UWRF showing as the 6 wouldn't match up with NCC. Road trip to Canton for the semis will be fun again!

Quote from: Gregory Sager on October 18, 2025, 04:58:31 PMNorth Central 75
North Park 0

No surprises there.

Millikin was competitive in the 3rd quarter, but couldn't hang around with IWU and lost their Homecoming game to the Titans, 49-27.

Carthage was right with Wheaton for a half, but Wheaton pulled away in the second half and won at McCully, 47-21.

Elmhurst @ Wash U was delayed by inclement weather.

The one close game was in Rock Island, where Augie came from behind to beat Carroll, 31-24.

Great work on the broadcast of the game! 

Quote from: Cardinal773 on September 12, 2025, 11:55:02 PMWhat ever happened to The Red Zone on NCTV?

The previous, way in over their head, "President" made the decision that The Red Zone was not worth the money.  Another reason she was absolutely awful!

Quote from: 79jaybird on February 17, 2025, 08:59:01 AMI like the hiring of Mike Heffernan.  Mike is a veteran, good family man, and a trustworthy sole.   I got to know Mike and his father a little better when I was still calling the games for EC.   I like that Elmhurst chose a true blue Bluejay to knows what it means to play for the blue & white, our traditions, and the culture both at EC and the community.   I wish Mike all the best.   

Glad to see an Alum get that job. Hoping he can get the Bluejays in a better place. Need the conference to get back to a stronger top to bottom conference. 

Quote from: devildog29 on January 13, 2025, 07:33:57 PMMike Murray leaving Elmhurst to return to IWU as DC. 

Now that's an interesting move....

Congrats to Luke Lehnen on his back to back Gagliardi trophies!!

Quote from: devildog29 on January 01, 2025, 11:17:29 AM

Quote from: CardinalAlum on December 31, 2024, 04:32:09 PM

Quote from: devildog29 on December 31, 2024, 01:34:01 PMThe bad man is gone.  Let it go Elsa. 

No hints?  High school guy? College guy? IWU Alumni?

I'll just say that everyone's #1 choice was unfortunately not available due to the structure of the Illinois retirement system. 

That was the one I was wondering about as I thought he would've been a great hire.

Quote from: devildog29 on December 31, 2024, 01:34:01 PMThe bad man is gone.  Let it go Elsa. 

No hints?  High school guy? College guy? IWU Alumni?

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Quote from: OLCoach99 on December 17, 2024, 01:52:34 PMMillikin Named Billy Riebock as their next head coach

https://www.wandtv.com/sports/billy-riebock-named-millikin-head-football-coach/article_e5b9b4a0-bbf9-11ef-ba71-df77c5083eb7.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHOpPtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHf8o4lILswaSNmPptK3mwvGrLS72zLXAT-kg4wHcdBUz0wAe65L_qdoQxg_aem_KXZrCxrDIVncpzoPBkQoQA

"It is an honor and privilege to be the head football coach at Millikin University, the premier university in the CCIW," said Riebock.

Yikes, not sure what he was told or the extent of his research but this statement represents a significant perception vs reality gap. Welcome to the league Coach!

I saw this as well and thought Lou Holtz had taken the job! Looks like he grew up in Decatur so he is well aware of what he's going to have to sell recruits on. I'm really curious how the IWeenie coach hunt is going. 

I have applied if that's any indication.....

Lack of quality candidates is evident then....

Quote from: USee on December 17, 2024, 02:49:45 PM

Quote from: OLCoach99 on December 17, 2024, 01:52:34 PMMillikin Named Billy Riebock as their next head coach

https://www.wandtv.com/sports/billy-riebock-named-millikin-head-football-coach/article_e5b9b4a0-bbf9-11ef-ba71-df77c5083eb7.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHOpPtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHf8o4lILswaSNmPptK3mwvGrLS72zLXAT-kg4wHcdBUz0wAe65L_qdoQxg_aem_KXZrCxrDIVncpzoPBkQoQA

"It is an honor and privilege to be the head football coach at Millikin University, the premier university in the CCIW," said Riebock.

Yikes, not sure what he was told or the extent of his research but this statement represents a significant perception vs reality gap. Welcome to the league Coach!

I saw this as well and thought Lou Holtz had taken the job! Looks like he grew up in Decatur so he is well aware of what he's going to have to sell recruits on. I'm really curious how the IWeenie coach hunt is going.