Backing Up Wins in Great Midwest

Illinois State bonced back from last week's loss to beat a tough Loyola side this week in Great Midwest Conference action.

Meanwhile, Marquette won their second in a row, taking down Northern Michigan 29-17.

Will Shakeups Keep Coming in Great Midwest?

The Great Midwest Conference already had a shakeup after the first weekend of competition, and it's likely we'll see some more of that as the season progresses.

Marquette beating Wisconsin-Whitewater was, of course, the most notable result.

Wayne State Win Highlights Women's CRC Day One

Lindenwood and Life look the business in the Women's CRC Saturday, with both teams winning comfortably as they rolled through the first day of competition.

Life shut out Allegheny 45-0 and Iowa State 46-0 to make it to the semifinals. Life was very physical in contact and it was often their defense that produced their scoring opportunities.

Does CRC Women's Tournament Have a Dark Horse?

The Women's CRC in New Orleans may well be a foregone conclusion in terms of who makes the final, but we could have a dark horse or two.

All-Time American List: Paul Emerick

Paul Emerick is one of the greatest American outside backs.

Generally playing at outside center, the former University of Northern Iowa All American and later Chicago Lions was a favorite with fans because he never, ever backed down, was brutally honest about his performance good or bad, and was just plain fun to watch.