FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[HScoach]

^ somebody needs to get a job and move out of Mom's basement.  Way too much time on your hands to look all that stuff up.

[bluejay4ever]

Oh just throw ghost and I a couple positive karma points and we will release our research staff to go home to their families.

[Naperick]

If, and it will NOT be easy, the Bluejays beat IWU on Saturday, they should be in no matter what NCC and WC do.  But what amazes me is they have a decent chance of hosting a 1st round game. 

Strange year in the CCIW!
Strange year in D3 football!

[bluejay4ever]

No game is easy in this conference, ever!

[Naperick]

I read what Pat and Keith wrote earlier and thought maybe the CCIW had a chance to get all of the DuPage teams in.  After the regional rankings were posted, it does not look good even if all 3 win their games.  Getting two teams in looks difficult now.

[USee]

If all 3 win NCC and Elmhurst are locks.  Elmhurst will host and NCC will travel.  Irony of ironies.

[K-Mack]

+k for quoting me ... twice on this page!

But seriously, I was a little surprised at where CCIW teams fell in the rankings. Then again, 9-1 is usually golden in Pool C and 8-2 is out.

[Mugsy]

This week reminds me of why I love D3 sports, especially football!  The insanity of results from this year, the debate, the "what-if's"...  Yes, there are still flaws, but I would take the D3 playoff system over the bogus BCS ANYDAY!!!!

[Titan Q]

IWU article...

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-wesleyan/titans-could-help-determine-cciw-winner-playoff-spot/article_f0290116-2953-11e2-934a-001a4bcf887a.html


Just an incredible amount of injuries to key players:

Injuries pile up: Strong safety Stephen McGinnis, the team's leading tackler with 55, is nursing a hip injury and is questionable along with defensive tackle Andrew Biggerstaff (ankle/hip).

Sophomore linebacker Connor Klein tried to play last week with a bum shoulder, but had to be taken out. Klein is now awaiting surgery and won't play Saturday. Linebacker J.J. Marren (ankle) is definitely out for the second straight week, while tackle Bert Blodgett (ankle) is doubtful.

Eash doesn't expect junior tailback T.J. Stinde (shoulder) to play, either. Offensive tackle Matt Siegert (foot) is questionable.


And obviously add starting QB Rob Gallik, who was having a great year.  This is just not the same IWU team as the one that played well for 6 games.

[Mugsy]

 "Tale of the Tape" - Wheaton vs. North Park

Records:
   Wheaton:       7-2, 5-1
   North Park:     1-8, 0-6

Stats from CCIW games only.

Statistical Category	Wheaton	North Park	Comment
Offense Scoring	37.2	9.0
Defense Scoring	20.5	39.3
Off Pass Efficiency	161.8	72.8
Off Pass Completion %	67.5	40.5
Off Pass YPG	348.7	61.3
Off Pass TD's	19	2
Off INT's	6	6
Def Pass Efficiency	116.0	173.3
Def Pass Completion %	52.5	67.7
Def Pass YPG	193.0	216.0
Pass TD's Allowed	8	12
Def INT's	5	4
Kick Return Ave	21.7	18.3
Punt Return Ave	5.9	5.3
Punting Net	34.4	28.5	Wheaton 12 punts, NPU 34
Turnover Margin	+2	-8
Off Rush YPG	170.0	193.3
Off Yards Per Carry	4.4	4.0
Off Rush TD's	8	4
Def Rush YPG	134.3	248.3
Def Yards Per Carry	3.9	6.7
Def Rush TD's Allowed	8	18
Total Offense	518.7	254.7
Total Defense	327.3	464.3
Sacks By	12	1
Sacks Allowed	20	16	Wheaton: 240 pass attempts, NPU: 79
1st Downs	157	95
1st Downs Allowed	103	129
Penalty YPG	65.0	43.8
Red Zone Offense	70.0	57.1	Wheaton 15 TDs, 7 FG's : NPU 6 TDs, 2 FG's
Red Zone Defense	70.0	80.6
Off 3rd Down Conv %	56.2	37.6
Opp 3rd Down Conv %	28.2	56.5
Field Goals	7 of 10	2 of 4
PAT's	28 of 28	6 of 6
Time of Pos	33:23	32:04

[Langhorst_Ghost]

Long Post, but definitely worth a read.  This first appeared in a 1999 college student newspaper.  My Dad had sent me this a while back, while i was playing, and i have always kept it close.  I hope you all find it as impactful and as truthful as i have over the years....

Why We Play Division III Athletics   
   
It's not about getting a scholarship, getting drafted, or making SportsCenter. It's a deep need in us that comes from the heart.

We need to practice, to play, to lift, to hustle, to sweat. We do it all for our teammates and for the student in our calculus class that we don't even know.

We don't practice with a future major league first baseman; we practice with a future sports agent.

We don't lift weights with a future Olympic wrestler; we lift with a future doctor.

We don't run with a future Wimbledon champion; we run with a future CEO.

It's a bigger part of us than our friends and family can understand.

Sometimes we play for 2,000 fans; sometimes 25. But we still play hard. You cheer for us because you know us.

You know more than just our names. Like all of you, we are students first.

We don't sign autographs. But we do sign graduate school applications, MCAT exams, and student body petitions.

When we miss a kick or strike out, we don't let down an entire state. We only let down our teammates, coaches, and fans. But the hurt is still the same.

We train hard, lift, throw, run, kick, tackle, shoot, dribble, and lift some more, and in the morning we go to class. And in that class we are nothing more than students.

It's about pride—in ourselves, in our school.

It's about our love and passion for the game. And when it's over, when we walk off that court or field for the last time, our hearts crumble. Those tears are real. But deep down inside, we are very proud of ourselves.

We will forever be what few can claim...college athletes.  

[NCF]

Long Post, but definitely worth a read.  This first appeared in a 1999 college student newspaper.  My Dad had sent me this a while back, while i was playing, and i have always kept it close.  I hope you all find it as impactful and as truthful as i have over the years....

Why We Play Division III Athletics   
   
It's not about getting a scholarship, getting drafted, or making SportsCenter. It's a deep need in us that comes from the heart.

We need to practice, to play, to lift, to hustle, to sweat. We do it all for our teammates and for the student in our calculus class that we don't even know.

We don't practice with a future major league first baseman; we practice with a future sports agent.

We don't lift weights with a future Olympic wrestler; we lift with a future doctor.

We don't run with a future Wimbledon champion; we run with a future CEO.

It's a bigger part of us than our friends and family can understand.

Sometimes we play for 2,000 fans; sometimes 25. But we still play hard. You cheer for us because you know us.

You know more than just our names. Like all of you, we are students first.

We don't sign autographs. But we do sign graduate school applications, MCAT exams, and student body petitions.

When we miss a kick or strike out, we don't let down an entire state. We only let down our teammates, coaches, and fans. But the hurt is still the same.

We train hard, lift, throw, run, kick, tackle, shoot, dribble, and lift some more, and in the morning we go to class. And in that class we are nothing more than students.

It's about pride—in ourselves, in our school.

It's about our love and passion for the game. And when it's over, when we walk off that court or field for the last time, our hearts crumble. Those tears are real. But deep down inside, we are very proud of ourselves.

We will forever be what few can claim...college athletes.

This is a great article-thanks for sharing! +K and big win on Saturday, please

[New Tradition]

Long Post, but definitely worth a read.  This first appeared in a 1999 college student newspaper.  My Dad had sent me this a while back, while i was playing, and i have always kept it close.  I hope you all find it as impactful and as truthful as i have over the years....

Why We Play Division III Athletics   
   
It's not about getting a scholarship, getting drafted, or making SportsCenter. It's a deep need in us that comes from the heart.

We need to practice, to play, to lift, to hustle, to sweat. We do it all for our teammates and for the student in our calculus class that we don't even know.

We don't practice with a future major league first baseman; we practice with a future sports agent.

We don't lift weights with a future Olympic wrestler; we lift with a future doctor.

We don't run with a future Wimbledon champion; we run with a future CEO.

It's a bigger part of us than our friends and family can understand.

Sometimes we play for 2,000 fans; sometimes 25. But we still play hard. You cheer for us because you know us.

You know more than just our names. Like all of you, we are students first.

We don't sign autographs. But we do sign graduate school applications, MCAT exams, and student body petitions.

When we miss a kick or strike out, we don't let down an entire state. We only let down our teammates, coaches, and fans. But the hurt is still the same.

We train hard, lift, throw, run, kick, tackle, shoot, dribble, and lift some more, and in the morning we go to class. And in that class we are nothing more than students.

It's about pride—in ourselves, in our school.

It's about our love and passion for the game. And when it's over, when we walk off that court or field for the last time, our hearts crumble. Those tears are real. But deep down inside, we are very proud of ourselves.

We will forever be what few can claim...college athletes.

Got a little misty eyed reading that one...

[79jaybird]

we used to say on the radio that you choose division III for the name on the front of the jersey and love of the sport,  not the name on that back of the jersey.

[79jaybird]

Any neutral (non Kool-Aid laden glassed) parties... how far will NC and EC (assuming these are the two CCIW reps in post season) advance this year?  I have seen (4) Elmhurst games.  At times they look like a team that could feasbily go 2 or 3 rounds in the post season.  And then there are times (Augie game i.e.) where they look unraveled and would be a one and done.