FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[iwu70]

Pretty sure Devonte Jones will get his record.  Hope Gallik has a big day too -- he's had a great career at IWU.  Simms too.  Let's hope the seniors can keep it going a few more weeks. 

Ypsi, I'll be there, got an extra game this visit as a bonus -- but it is to be about 12 degrees in the morning, so probably 20-25 F by kick-off.  My thin Hong Kong blood is not up for this freezer!  Yes, I admit I'm a wimp when it comes to such temps.

IWU70

[Gregory Sager]

Thanks, bleedpurple. But it'd be hard to honestly answer a question about what drives Mike Conway and what makes him able to motivate his players without bringing his faith into it, because that's where it all starts for him.

[Stagg Again!!]

I'll say NCC over Albion 48-7 and IWU over Wartburg 31-17.  I'm hoping the CCIW will rock and roll this weekend.  Good luck to North Central in the first round.

USee, thanks for the analysis, your sense, your appraisal of Wartburg.  Their probably pretty solid, so could be a closer game than my prediction above.

It's gonna be real cold, clear and no rain at all, likely 20-25 F at kickoff.  Even colder up at NCC.

We can all go inside and get warm, for a great game -- women's basketball -- IWU vs. WI-SP, at 4 p.m. after football @The Shirk.  Point is currently #23 in the D3hoops national ranking.

GO TITANS!

IWU70

IWU, I generally like your spreads, but would trim it by a couple and take the under on total points in the IWU v. Wartburg game... IMO. I think that matchup will be fun to watch.

Cardinal weather in the forecast for B-W on Saturday!!

[CardinalAlum]

Some IWU players who could break school records in the Wartburg game:

Rob Gallik, career passing yards - needs 155, is averaging 214.9
Devonte Jones, season rushing yards - needs 74, is averaging 100.6
Chris Simms, season solo tackles - needs 4, is averaging 6.3

Gallik already holds the career record for pass completions; if they win Saturday, he may have an outside chance at the season record for passing TDs against Bethel (he needs 6 to tie, is averaging 2.4).

Or he could break it Saturday if Norm is up big in the 2nd half!    . Good luck, Titans! 

[formerd3db]

Gregory:

Thanks for the reply and, yes, further insight.  From what you say, I can understand why.  Sometimes it just takes someone like that to change the attitude.  And yes, I do believe in that kind of Faith too, which is, IMO, more than applicable to such situations (I agree with you that others might not agree with us on that, but...so be it).  

Anyway, what a great feeling it must be for you guys at NPU to have a new enthusiasm heading into the off-season and a great new attitude for next year (even though you lost to us i.e. Hope this year! - Just a little levity there course. )   

[NCCAlum48]

Score predictions are up on Atomic.... http://www.knology.net/jashburn/football/archive/af_predictions_All.html#III

[ncc_fan]

Score predictions are up on Atomic.... http://www.knology.net/jashburn/football/archive/af_predictions_All.html#III

...and on Massey, for what it's worth:   http://www.masseyratings.com/pred.php?s=cf&sub=11620

[iwu70]

Interesting lines . . . not too too far from mine.  I have IWU a bit more over Wartburg -- guess it's my Greenie glasses.

Good weekend all -- some great D3 sports on tap.

IWU70

[AndOne]

NCC release on CCIW all-conference kicker Nick Dace:

http://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2013/11/21/FB_1121133250.aspx

[AndOne]

CONGRATS TO NORTH CENTRAL QB SPENCER STANEK WHO HAS BEEN NAMED A 2013 ALL-AMERICAN BY THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION. 

http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/sports/fbl_ncc-NAP-11222013:article

I was unable to find the entire team list anywhere.

[AndOne]

Info on NCC's first round playoff game with Albion:

http://northcentralcardinals.com/sports/2010/11/15/FB_1115100127.aspx?id=662

[iwu70]

Congrats to Stanek.  A truly outstanding year.

Go CCIW, Go TITANS!

'70

[Naperick]

Best wishes to the Titans & Cardinals tomorrow!!
Stay warm!

[Stagg Again!!]

Hey, I'm perfectly fine with ending that particular discussion.

Anybody want to make some guesses about the All-CCIW team, and/or does anybody disagree with the idea that Stanek and Dierking are locks for OPOY and DPOY?

When I cast my votes, they will be for Stanek and Dierking.  I also would think that both should get some consideration for All-American status... IMO

My votes have counted.

[Titan Q]

On the Wartburg/IWU game...

http://wartburgcircuit.org/gameday-wartburg-at-illinois-wesleyan-ncaa-first-round/

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/football/titans-first-round-foe-rich-with-playoff-history/article_3f09ea66-5400-11e3-8363-001a4bcf887a.html

http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/story/welseyan-waiting-for-wartburg/d/story/sObmdrVPmU6D2bjtr_qFAA


Looking forward to watching...good luck Titans!!