FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[CardinalAlum]

What 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!

[Cardinal773]

Johnson and Ellison's father's were teammates at NCC in the 90s.  Shane Ellison had the NC single game rushing rushing record for a long while.  Brian Johnson was an all American in track... 400 hurdles, go figure!

The offense had trouble setting the edge on outside runs.  I'm assuming the new players are getting the scheme.  That and UWO's D was quick and strong.

Can't wait to see our D gel some more.  They really looked good.

[Gregory Sager]

Elmhurst edges Rockford, 34-30, at Langhorst Field. It's a win, but if you're a Bluejays fan it's not a particularly encouraging one.

[CarollFan]

Elmhurst edges Rockford, 34-30, at Langhorst Field. It's a win, but if you're a Bluejays fan it's not a particularly encouraging one.

I caught some of this game.
Elmhurst SR QB #7 John Odom threw for 400 yds, 4 TD's, 2 ints.
SO RB #26 Mason Leach had 83 yds rushing and 122 yds receiving, 2 TD's.
They had a total of 502 yds of offense.


Where they struggled is turnovers, 2 Ints, 2 fumbles and pass D.
They gave up a total of 425 yards and 409 were passing yards.

CCIW goes 7-3 in non-conference games.

[Gregory Sager]

Elmhurst edges Rockford, 34-30, at Langhorst Field. It's a win, but if you're a Bluejays fan it's not a particularly encouraging one.

I caught some of this game.
Elmhurst SR QB #7 John Odom threw for 400 yds, 4 TD's, 2 ints.
SO RB #26 Mason Leach had 83 yds rushing and 122 yds receiving, 2 TD's.
They had a total of 502 yds of offense.


Where they struggled is turnovers, 2 Ints, 2 fumbles and pass D.
They gave up a total of 425 yards and 409 were passing yards.

Rockford always either brings up the rear in the NACC standings, or close to it. No CCIW team should be up by less than a touchdown, with the game thus still undecided, in the final few minutes of the fourth quarter against the Regents -- especially when that CCIW team is at home. And giving up 30 points and 425 offensive yards to the Regents? Yikes.

Every team has first-game kinks that have to be worked out. But it appears that the problems with the Bluejays go deeper than first-game kinks, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.

CCIW goes 7-3 in non-conference games.

That's a good finish. It's realistically what should've been expected, although I know that Carroll fans were hoping for a more competitive game at UWEC. Augie, Carthage, and Elmhurst fans might've been hoping for less, shall we say, interesting performances from their respective teams, but the outcome is ultimately what matters.

[USee]

I'm feeling even more optimistic about Wheaton's season after watching Mt Union v Grove City yesterday. Grove City is widely believed to be a top 15 team and handled Cortland quite easily in week 1 after losing yesterday to Mt Union 45-14. Wheaton was more competitive with Mt Union in just about every way. I feel much better about our talent on the OL and DL. Big challenge this week with Augie's transfer QB, who can spin it. Then we travel to Carroll before the Bell game in Naperville in a few weeks.

[NCC2010]

I was under the impression we would be able to watch archived games now with the CCIW Network, but I am not finding anything but live or upcoming games.  Anyone know if you can rewatch games like the NCC game yesterday?

[Gregory Sager]

The CCIW Network only facilitates easier access to all of the livestreams coming from CCIW schools. It doesn't have the power to enforce any rules as to what will or won't be archived for public viewing. The individual schools each still control their livestream libraries.

[ncc_fan]

Example: Of the three football games played at CCIW stadia in weeks 1 & 2, only Elmhurst's 9/13 game is available. The IWU & NCC games are not. 

[CarollFan]

I'm feeling even more optimistic about Wheaton's season after watching Mt Union v Grove City yesterday. Grove City is widely believed to be a top 15 team and handled Cortland quite easily in week 1 after losing yesterday to Mt Union 45-14. Wheaton was more competitive with Mt Union in just about every way. I feel much better about our talent on the OL and DL. Big challenge this week with Augie's transfer QB, who can spin it. Then we travel to Carroll before the Bell game in Naperville in a few weeks.

Mount Union looks really good.
I think the key for Augie to stay in the game is can they keep the Wheaton DL off their QB.
Augie has some WR's too. They had 2 with over 100 yds in first game.

I was at the Wheaton vs. Carrol game is 2023 when our passing game was humming and Wheaton brought the pressure from the first play all day. We couldn't do anything.
I'm pretty sure Wheaton is going to try to make it uncomfortable for the QB back there.

[CarollFan]

Example: Of the three football games played at CCIW stadia in weeks 1 & 2, only Elmhurst's 9/13 game is available. The IWU & NCC games are not. 

Not the game but highlights.

[CarollFan]

HansenRatings has projections for this week:

NCC 41
UWO 14
95% for NCC win

Mr. Hansen, I will never doubt you or your algorithm.

[Gregory Sager]

That's as good a cue as any to post what Logan's algorithm foresees for this coming Saturday:

Wheaton 47, Augustana 18	(WC 97%, AC 3%)
Washington MO 35, Carroll 15	(WUSTL 90%, CU 10%)
North Central 63, Carthage 0	(NCC 100%, CC 0%)
Illinois Wesleyan 44, Elmhurst 14	(IWU 97%, EU 3%)
North Park 32, Millikin 18	(NPU 82%, MU 18%)

Home teams are in bold.

https://hansenratings.github.io/2025%20Week%203.html

[Gregory Sager]

In deference to Carthage fans, I must point out that I round off the Hansen Ratings predicted scores, so therefore Logan's algorithm actually thinks that the Firebirds will be good for 0.3 points on Saturday.

[Cardinal773]

That's as good a cue as any to post what Logan's algorithm foresees for this coming Saturday:

Wheaton 47, Augustana 18	(WC 97%, AC 3%)
Washington MO 35, Carroll 15	(WUSTL 90%, CU 10%)
North Central 63, Carthage 0	(NCC 100%, CC 0%)
Illinois Wesleyan 44, Elmhurst 14	(IWU 97%, EU 3%)
North Park 32, Millikin 18	(NPU 82%, MU 18%)

Home teams are in bold.

https://hansenratings.github.io/2025%20Week%203.html

CCI Double Ya.  Back at it again.  Ouch.