Looking back: The University of Chicago Maroons not only ended the 38-game regular season winning streak of Case Western Reserve last year, they also ended the Spartans three-year reign as University Athletic Association champions. The Maroons then went on to win a conference title of their own, as they finished unbeaten in UAA play at 3-0. No UAA team, however, advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs.
Looking ahead: With Case, as well as Washington University from St. Louis looking to challenge Chicago for this year's title, don't expect the Maroons to sneak up on anybody.
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Predicted order of finish (2010 overall record in parentheses)
1. Chicago (8-2): The Maroons face two tough non-conference games long before they begin their defense of their UAA title; a September 10 contest at suburban archrival Concordia (Chicago), followed by a home game against Wabash two weeks later.
2. Case Western Reserve (8-2): The Spartans hope to bounce back, and return to the top of the UAA after finishing 1-2 in conference play last season.
3. Washington (Mo.)--(7-3): The Bears hope to win their first UAA title since 2004.
4. Carnegie Mellon (4-6): The Tartans and their faithful experienced something they hadn't experienced since the mid-1970's: a losing season. They hope to get back to their winning ways in 2011, but it won't be easy.
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