I owe an apology to Coach Rome and the CSU team. I was expecting blowouts similar to what Lincoln suffered last year. They have been competitive in most of their games this year. Congrats to the young men on the team.

(10-17-2026 07:19 PM)AssKickingChicken Wrote:  I owe an apology to Coach Rome and the CSU team. I was expecting blowouts similar to what Lincoln suffered last year. They have been competitive in most of their games this year. Congrats to the young men on the team.

Honestly next season will tell us more about the actual state of the program. If they are able to start fixing things and winning against other FCS programs, then we know they're on the right track.

(10-17-2026 09:54 PM)chargeradio Wrote:  

(10-17-2026 07:19 PM)AssKickingChicken Wrote:  I owe an apology to Coach Rome and the CSU team. I was expecting blowouts similar to what Lincoln suffered last year. They have been competitive in most of their games this year. Congrats to the young men on the team.

Honestly next season will tell us more about the actual state of the program. If they are able to start fixing things and winning against other FCS programs, then we know they're on the right track.

Yea, I think most figured this was a learning year. They at least seemed to not be blown out every game. If they beat Ft Lauderdale and Virginia Lynchburg then it would be nearly even prediction minus the Roosevelt loss. I'm hopeful for next year to hopefully build in the right direction.

(10-17-2026 07:19 PM)AssKickingChicken Wrote:  I owe an apology to Coach Rome and the CSU team. I was expecting blowouts similar to what Lincoln suffered last year. They have been competitive in most of their games this year. Congrats to the young men on the team.

I don’t feel like I owe anybody apologies, but, yeah, they are doing a lot better than I was expecting. I thought they’d basically get their doors blown off the rest of the way, but those boys are fighting.

(09-27-2026 07:40 AM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(09-24-2026 09:55 PM)46566 Wrote:  

(09-24-2026 08:33 PM)UIWElite2 Wrote:  

(09-24-2026 07:44 PM)Todor Wrote:  

(08-07-2026 06:15 PM)46566 Wrote:  To be fair most consider any wins a successful first season. Most have them penciled in for 4 wins this season. Assuming they can beat non FCS teams. I can see Roosevelt as a permanent D2 game on their schedule as a cheap game for Chicago State.

(09-24-2026 07:11 PM)LaLaLand Wrote:  Sports are political by nature, especially college sports. It's a disservice to the people that a school with a 10% graduation rate is allowed to start a D1 football team, let alone operate.

Ah, so UIW2 isn’t going to say anymore except about scores.

Then another one of his sock puppet accounts chimes in about the all the other garbage.

Anyone seeing how this works?

LaLaLand randomly creates an account a month ago, doesn’t post ever. Claims to support NJIT, but has only ever posted about Chicago State. Right on the heels of UIW comments about Chicago State

That must be what’s called a “real coincidence…”

Lots of accusations in this thread, none are accurate. Just two guys upset about “negative” posts about Chicrapo St.

This thread has turned into something else, all because two guys don’t like me picking on Chicrapo St. Deflect, deflect, deflect.

I actually haven't deflected anything. I've stated the only reason Chicago State is in the NEC is because they mentioned they'd add football. I've also stated to wait 2-3 years to paint Chicago State football as a success or failure. The whole purpose was to draw people into the school. It's been bad since they left the MCC. Great West failed and WAC just needed a warm body.
Uiw and Chicago State are basically on the same rung in college sports. Unless you're a die-hard can nobody cares. I Doubt any casual Fan knows where UIW is or what conference Chicago State is in.

Me Me Me

Chicago St is in the NEC, why? both parties were desperate.

UIW: It used to be called IWC (Incarnate Word College). I used to live just north of it San Antonio (Alamo Heights). If you are a male you'll be outnumbered like 2 to 1 there.

Is that a threat or a promis? ;*

Chicago State University quarterback Ashton Pannell was named to the Jerry Rice Award watch list, which honors the top freshman in FCS Football.

Pannell (QB, 6-3, 190; Fr., Long Beach, Ca.) has been one of the Northeast Conference's top players this season. He is second in the conference in total offense (234.9 ypg), passing yards (1,564), passing yards per game (223.4), and passing TDs (13). Pannell leads the NEC in completion percentage (62.0%) and is fourth in passing efficiency (129.0).

(10-22-2026 12:47 AM)Todor Wrote:  Chicago State University quarterback Ashton Pannell was named to the Jerry Rice Award watch list, which honors the top freshman in FCS Football.

Pannell (QB, 6-3, 190; Fr., Long Beach, Ca.) has been one of the Northeast Conference's top players this season. He is second in the conference in total offense (234.9 ypg), passing yards (1,564), passing yards per game (223.4), and passing TDs (13). Pannell leads the NEC in completion percentage (62.0%) and is fourth in passing efficiency (129.0).

Except Chicago State is an independent this season. They have not played a single NEC team. Claiming a CSU player is leading the NEC in offense is like saying that Notre Dame's C.J. Carr leads the ACC in passing.

That Chicago State's own web site posted this is unprofessional.

(08-07-2026 06:15 PM)46566 Wrote:  To be fair most consider any wins a successful first season. Most have them penciled in for 4 wins this season. Assuming they can beat non FCS teams. I can see Roosevelt as a permanent D2 game on their schedule as a cheap game for Chicago State.

(10-22-2026 06:07 AM)DFW HOYA Wrote:  

(10-22-2026 12:47 AM)Todor Wrote:  Chicago State University quarterback Ashton Pannell was named to the Jerry Rice Award watch list, which honors the top freshman in FCS Football.

Pannell (QB, 6-3, 190; Fr., Long Beach, Ca.) has been one of the Northeast Conference's top players this season. He is second in the conference in total offense (234.9 ypg), passing yards (1,564), passing yards per game (223.4), and passing TDs (13). Pannell leads the NEC in completion percentage (62.0%) and is fourth in passing efficiency (129.0).

Except Chicago State is an independent this season. They have not played a single NEC team. Claiming a CSU player is leading the NEC in offense is like saying that Notre Dame's C.J. Carr leads the ACC in passing.

That Chicago State's own web site posted this is unprofessional.

Chicago State is not an independent this season. They are in the NEC, regardless of what their schedule looks like.

You are confusing two separate issues.

Chicago States website is correct.

Here, does the NEC’s website showing Chicago State football is in the NEC make you feel any less confused? Or do you not trust the NEC to know who its members are?

You should probably do some research or at least have some knowledge of the situation before calling correct information “unprofessional.”

https://necsports.com/sports/football

And here is the NEC release conveying the very same information.

https://necsports.com/news/2026/10/21/tw...-list.aspx

Seems like “hate Chicago State” schtick has even the hopelessly uninformed chiming as experts on things of which they know little.

(10-22-2026 07:11 AM)Todor Wrote:  Here, does the NEC’s website showing Chicago State football is in the NEC make you feel any less confused? Or do you not trust the NEC to know who its members are?

You should probably do some research or at least have some knowledge of the situation before calling correct information “unprofessional.”

Here's the issue: if a school does not play in that conference this year, nor play any members in the conference in 2026, it should not be claiming leadership in conference statistics.

Its opponents in 2026:
Roosevelt (Division II)
Tennessee-Martin (OVC)
Kentucky Christian (NAIA)
Butler (Pioneer)
Norfolk St. (MEAC)
Tarleton St. (UAC)
North Carolina A&T (CAA)
Lindenwood (OVC)
Fort Lauderdale (NCCAA)
Virginia University Lynchburg (NCCAA)
Southern Utah (Big Sky)

Chicago St doing Chicago St things!

The ACC page doesn’t list Notre Dame or any of their players on the stats page of the conference website.

I get they are joining next year in football but to claim one of their players is ridiculous given they are playing a number of non-FCS teams. No wonder Lemoyne wants out.

Chicago State players have been eligible for and receiving NEC conference awards all season long.

Don’t be mad about it.

https://necsports.com/news/2026/10/15/FB...19_26.aspx

https://necsports.com/news/2026/9/24/FB_...28_26.aspx

Why is this guys nomination for a national award any different?

The ACC page doesn’t list Notre Dame or any of their players on the stats page of the conference website.

I get they are joining next year in football but to claim one of their players is ridiculous given they are playing a number of non-FCS teams. No wonder Lemoyne wants out.

Chicago St loses 44-9 to previous 2-4 Lindenwood

Up next, Ft Lauderdale. Not even sure what division or association they’re in

I don’t really care what Chicago St and the NEC say— the Cougars are playing an FCS independent schedule and don’t face a single NEC opponent—they aren’t the best or leading the NEC in anything.

Chicago St pulled a Chicago St and spouted off without thinking. The NEC decided to be gracious publicly to allow them to save face but I wouldn’t be shocked if there wasn’t a very stern private rebuking of the athletic department and its 1 unpaid intern sports information department.

(10-24-2026 08:03 PM)UIWElite2 Wrote:  Chicago St loses 44-9 to previous 2-4 Lindenwood

Up next, Ft Lauderdale. Not even sure what division or association they’re in

The University of Fort Lauderdale is one of those loosely accredited for-profit colleges who, like North American University and Lincoln University before them, have embraced athletics as an enrollment driver. It currently has 350 students at a 33,000 SF campus which resembles a former shopping center in Lauderhill.

https://tinyurl.com/UFTL2026

It joined the National Christian College Athletic Association, home to similarly situated colleges such as Virginia University of Lynchburg. Here is the 2026 Ft. Lauderdale schedule to date. I expect CSU to win this one handily.

Aug. 29: Webber International (NAIA) 55, UTFL 6
Sep. 5: St. Thomas of Florida (NAIA) 58, UTFL 14
Sep. 19: Ave Maria (NAIA) 22, UTFL 3
Sep. 26: Southeastern University (NAIA) 45, UTFL 14
Oct. 3: Hardin-Simmons (NCAA Div. III) 58, UTFL 0
Oct. 10 vs. Daytona Beach Christian, no score listed by either team
Oct. 17: UTFL 28, Atlantis University (no association, may be a club team) 12
Oct. 24, Faulkner AL (NAIA) 55, UTFL 0

(08-07-2026 06:15 PM)46566 Wrote:  To be fair most consider any wins a successful first season. Most have them penciled in for 4 wins this season. Assuming they can beat non FCS teams. I can see Roosevelt as a permanent D2 game on their schedule as a cheap game for Chicago State.

(10-24-2026 08:31 PM)Fighting Muskie Wrote:  I don’t really care what Chicago St and the NEC say— the Cougars are playing an FCS independent schedule and don’t face a single NEC opponent—they aren’t the best or leading the NEC in anything.

Chicago St pulled a Chicago St and spouted off without thinking. The NEC decided to be gracious publicly to allow them to save face but I wouldn’t be shocked if there wasn’t a very stern private rebuking of the athletic department and its 1 unpaid intern sports information department.

The NEC even went back in time and started giving Chicago State players NEC weekly awards to help Chicago State cover their mistake, because Chicago State is clearly not in the NEC.

https://necsports.com/news/2026/10/15/FB...19_26.aspx

If Chicago State was a member, they’d be included in the conference standings.

But just look at the conference standings…

https://necsports.com/sports/football


Something sinister must be happening here.

I bet Chicago State got a “stern rebuking” for republishing the press release the NEC issued. I wouldn’t be surprised if they get expelled from conference over this. Imagine the unprofessionalism of using the home office as a source! The unmitigated gall those unpaid athletics assistants have on the Southside!

It really is a huge scandal…

The NEC must have gotten it wrong, because their website says

“Two from NEC Football Selected to Jerry Rice Award Watch List”

https://necsports.com/news/2026/10/21/tw...-list.aspx

I expect "hope" Chicago State should win the next 2 non FCS games. I had them being 4 wins going into the season. They've beaten almost everyone I thought they would minus Roosevelt. I don't mind them claiming to be part of the NEC as they are. I consider it mostly a selling point for both the conference and school. I just view it as a "hey we play football to" nomination.

It gives the NEC something to try and hype up for next year. Chicago State can use the numbers and state as a potential recruiting tool. Everyone knows Chicago State is upgrading it's schedule next season. They'd have a 8 game conference schedule and potentially remove 3 of the non NCAA teams next year. On paper next season they might have 3 "winnable" conference games. Wagner, New haven and Mercyhurst. I'd assume 3 non conference games are a FCS payday away game, Non D1 team and either a hbcu or Pioneer team

Chicago St 80
Ft Lauderdale 17

They actually trailed early and were tied at 14 at the end of the first quarter. Scored 35 points in the fourth quarter.

Let's put this in perspective. Chicago State has 2 wins vs. non-FCS teams:

vs. Kentucy Christian, a NAIA school with an enrollment of about 500 students
vs. Fort Lauderdale, a NCCAA school with about 300 students

These opponents are closer to an AAU or YMCA teams, not FCS or even D2 or D-III programs.