FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[matblake]

Andy Studebaker signs with Tennessee.
http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Sign-LB-Andy-Studebaker-Waive-WR-Clyde-Gates/dbcfa3f6-1975-41a5-9f92-d441fd488242

[Mugsy]

Wheaton 2015 Roster:

http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2015/8/17/FB_0817155324.aspx

[AndOne]

Current 2015 North Central Cardinals football roster:

http://www.northcentralcardinals.com/roster.aspx?roster=258&path=football

However, in light of the following, I'm questioning whether or not the above list won't be subject to some changes/additions in the short term. 

http://www.northcentralcardinals.com/sports/2015/5/5/FB_05052015.aspx?path=football

[kiko]

Current 2015 North Central Cardinals football roster:

http://www.northcentralcardinals.com/roster.aspx?roster=258&path=football

However, in light of the following, I'm questioning whether or not the above list won't be subject to some changes/additions in the short term. 

http://www.northcentralcardinals.com/sports/2015/5/5/FB_05052015.aspx?path=football

I count 62 names on that list... wish it listed height and weight, so we could count linemen and better understand if the Cardinals are also hoarding guards... 

(Yes, I know... wrong board...)

[bleedpurple]

Expectations are high everywhere, of course, since preseason is the time of year when every coach raves about his team and every fan dreams about a season that improves upon last year (unless you're a fan of Purple One or Purple Two, of course, in which case you're dreaming about the same old, same old). North Park is certainly no exception, and therefore there's no point to me hyping this team in terms of where it could finish. But the feeling at Foster & Kedzie is that, even with a tougher schedule than last season's, the Park expects a significant improvement over 2014.

As far as UW-W is concerned, I don't believe this to be true except for our Nervous Nellie fans (you know who you are!).  Those involved with the program and, I believe most fans, are looking forward to improvement.  Coach Bullis addressed this very issue when a program supporter suggested there is no room for improvement:

"Can't get any better? That is so foreign to how we think.  Every single day is getting better.  That's what every day is, that's what life is, an opportunity to get better." - UW-W Head Coach Kevin Bullis.

[USee]

Expectations are high everywhere, of course, since preseason is the time of year when every coach raves about his team and every fan dreams about a season that improves upon last year (unless you're a fan of Purple One or Purple Two, of course, in which case you're dreaming about the same old, same old). North Park is certainly no exception, and therefore there's no point to me hyping this team in terms of where it could finish. But the feeling at Foster & Kedzie is that, even with a tougher schedule than last season's, the Park expects a significant improvement over 2014.

As far as UW-W is concerned, I don't believe this to be true except for our Nervous Nellie fans (you know who you are!).  Those involved with the program and, I believe most fans, are looking forward to improvement.  Coach Bullis addressed this very issue when a program supporter suggested there is no room for improvement:

"Can't get any better? That is so foreign to how we think.  Every single day is getting better.  That's what every day is, that's what life is, an opportunity to get better." - UW-W Head Coach Kevin Bullis.

A sign of the apocalypse: North Park and UWW football mentioned in the same post. 

[Gregory Sager]

Current 2015 North Central Cardinals football roster:

http://www.northcentralcardinals.com/roster.aspx?roster=258&path=football

However, in light of the following, I'm questioning whether or not the above list won't be subject to some changes/additions in the short term. 

http://www.northcentralcardinals.com/sports/2015/5/5/FB_05052015.aspx?path=football

I count 62 names on that list... wish it listed height and weight, so we could count linemen and better understand if the Cardinals are also hoarding guards... 

Expectations are high everywhere, of course, since preseason is the time of year when every coach raves about his team and every fan dreams about a season that improves upon last year (unless you're a fan of Purple One or Purple Two, of course, in which case you're dreaming about the same old, same old). North Park is certainly no exception, and therefore there's no point to me hyping this team in terms of where it could finish. But the feeling at Foster & Kedzie is that, even with a tougher schedule than last season's, the Park expects a significant improvement over 2014.

As far as UW-W is concerned, I don't believe this to be true except for our Nervous Nellie fans (you know who you are!).  Those involved with the program and, I believe most fans, are looking forward to improvement.  Coach Bullis addressed this very issue when a program supporter suggested there is no room for improvement:

"Can't get any better? That is so foreign to how we think.  Every single day is getting better.  That's what every day is, that's what life is, an opportunity to get better." - UW-W Head Coach Kevin Bullis.

A sign of the apocalypse: North Park and UWW football mentioned in the same post. 

Some apocalypses are more pleasant than others.

[wally_wabash]

Expectations are high everywhere, of course, since preseason is the time of year when every coach raves about his team and every fan dreams about a season that improves upon last year (unless you're a fan of Purple One or Purple Two, of course, in which case you're dreaming about the same old, same old). North Park is certainly no exception, and therefore there's no point to me hyping this team in terms of where it could finish. But the feeling at Foster & Kedzie is that, even with a tougher schedule than last season's, the Park expects a significant improvement over 2014.

As far as UW-W is concerned, I don't believe this to be true except for our Nervous Nellie fans (you know who you are!).  Those involved with the program and, I believe most fans, are looking forward to improvement.  Coach Bullis addressed this very issue when a program supporter suggested there is no room for improvement:

"Can't get any better? That is so foreign to how we think.  Every single day is getting better.  That's what every day is, that's what life is, an opportunity to get better." - UW-W Head Coach Kevin Bullis.

I think there's a difference between the motivational, life coachisms about getting better every day (which is fine- I'm not poo-pooing that) and the notion that there's not room for improvement.  You can't go 16-0.  There's not another trophy to win past the NCAA Championship.  I think both things can be true. 

[Captain_Joe08]

Current 2015 North Central Cardinals football roster:

http://www.northcentralcardinals.com/roster.aspx?roster=258&path=football

However, in light of the following, I'm questioning whether or not the above list won't be subject to some changes/additions in the short term. 

http://www.northcentralcardinals.com/sports/2015/5/5/FB_05052015.aspx?path=football

I count 62 names on that list... wish it listed height and weight, so we could count linemen and better understand if the Cardinals are also hoarding guards... 

Expectations are high everywhere, of course, since preseason is the time of year when every coach raves about his team and every fan dreams about a season that improves upon last year (unless you're a fan of Purple One or Purple Two, of course, in which case you're dreaming about the same old, same old). North Park is certainly no exception, and therefore there's no point to me hyping this team in terms of where it could finish. But the feeling at Foster & Kedzie is that, even with a tougher schedule than last season's, the Park expects a significant improvement over 2014.

As far as UW-W is concerned, I don't believe this to be true except for our Nervous Nellie fans (you know who you are!).  Those involved with the program and, I believe most fans, are looking forward to improvement.  Coach Bullis addressed this very issue when a program supporter suggested there is no room for improvement:

"Can't get any better? That is so foreign to how we think.  Every single day is getting better.  That's what every day is, that's what life is, an opportunity to get better." - UW-W Head Coach Kevin Bullis.

A sign of the apocalypse: North Park and UWW football mentioned in the same post. 

Some apocalypses are more pleasant than others.

I can't imagine what will happen when the NACC finally wins a playoff game.

[badgerwarhawk]

I can't imagine what will happen when the NACC finally wins a playoff game.

The team will advance to the second round. 

[thunderdog]

To say I'm excited about the upcoming season would be an understatement. Couple of questions for my fellow Wheaton fans. First, just noticed that Keegan Kemp is not on the roster. He was only a JR last year and an obvious huge playmaker for the team... Any word on if he transferred? Decided not to play? Etc. That's a big loss IMO. Second, besides Kemp, were there any other players that were expected to return that didn't? Third, are there any newcomers or underclassmen that are ready to compete for a starting position or regular playing time? The 3 freshmen that stood out to me (on video) were Spielman (DT), Frazier (SB), and Watson (RB). Just wondering what players, other than the returning starters, are ready to take their game to that next level and become a consistent contributors?

[USee]

To say I'm excited about the upcoming season would be an understatement. Couple of questions for my fellow Wheaton fans. First, just noticed that Keegan Kemp is not on the roster. He was only a JR last year and an obvious huge playmaker for the team... Any word on if he transferred? Decided not to play? Etc. That's a big loss IMO. Second, besides Kemp, were there any other players that were expected to return that didn't? Third, are there any newcomers or underclassmen that are ready to compete for a starting position or regular playing time? The 3 freshmen that stood out to me (on video) were Spielman (DT), Frazier (SB), and Watson (RB). Just wondering what players, other than the returning starters, are ready to take their game to that next level and become a consistent contributors?

The only thing I can add is that Spielman is a soph, he transferred from Toledo. I don't know anything about the newcomers yet. I am hoping to make it to the Wabash scrimmage this coming weekend (assuming they still scrimmage Wabash).

[wally_wabash]

To say I'm excited about the upcoming season would be an understatement. Couple of questions for my fellow Wheaton fans. First, just noticed that Keegan Kemp is not on the roster. He was only a JR last year and an obvious huge playmaker for the team... Any word on if he transferred? Decided not to play? Etc. That's a big loss IMO. Second, besides Kemp, were there any other players that were expected to return that didn't? Third, are there any newcomers or underclassmen that are ready to compete for a starting position or regular playing time? The 3 freshmen that stood out to me (on video) were Spielman (DT), Frazier (SB), and Watson (RB). Just wondering what players, other than the returning starters, are ready to take their game to that next level and become a consistent contributors?

The only thing I can add is that Spielman is a soph, he transferred from Toledo. I don't know anything about the newcomers yet. I am hoping to make it to the Wabash scrimmage this coming weekend (assuming they still scrimmage Wabash).

They do.

[BashDad]

If anyone cares to PERISCOPE ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/periscope/id972909677?mt=8 ) the Wabash/Wheaton scrimmage, I would be forever grateful.

[Gregory Sager]

NPU hosted a controlled scrimmage last night at Hedstrand Field against Rockford. Controlled scrimmages are useful for coaches, but a little frustrating to watch as fans, given that drives are always reset to the 40 or 50 after an unsuccessful third down or a turnover or score, and there's no kickoff or punt returns. It also obviously worked in Rockford's favor, as the Regents are pretty dreadful and a full dress-rehearsal scrimmage would've eventually turned into a blowout win for North Park. Nevertheless, Rockford was a good opponent for this particular situation, inasmuch as the Vikings are still very young (only 11 seniors and 11 juniors) and are only one week deep into practice, so this: a) was a confidence-building exercise; and b) afforded the Vikings youngsters a good opportunity, since the much smaller roster of the Regents meant that their starters faced NPU's second-, third-, and fourth-teamers for much of the night.

For the most part, the Vikings looked like exactly what you'd expect from a team that has only been practicing for a week. T.D. Conway looked like he's still scraping off the off-season rust, although he completed a couple of nice long passes to Jordan Turner and Anthony Burton and rifled a beautiful over-the-shoulder touchdown pass to Devin Childress on a diagonal route. Unfortunately, he also threw a pick at the Rockford goal line. But, quite frankly, he's the last thing I worry about. Everyone in the NPU camp expects a big season from him, and for good reason. Freshman QB Jace Bankord actually moved the offense a little better than T.D. did; he looks like he's going to be the real deal somewhere down the line as CCIW quarterbacks go. He was one of a number of freshmen who stood out last night. Among the others were RB Kvante Spearman (9 rushes, 76 yards, including a 21-yard TD run); CB Franz Dorcely, who shut down his man and defensed a pair of passes;  DE Brock Howes, a kid with a great motor who spent much of his portion of the night in the Rockford backfield; and S Uati Pati, who was all over the field and made a bunch of tackles during his stint.

The Vikings are a long, long way away from being ready for the opener against CUW, so I'm pretty sure that they'll be putting the next two weeks to good use. But it was fun just to see them in action again after nine long months.