Been a long time since i've looked at this page, but i figured that there would be some chatter about the Pontiac Game Changing Performance nomination.

Yes D3 is getting screwed by the commercials, we can all agree with that. But it is still good that at least we're on there, can't fight that.

My concern is about the scholarship. IF Trinity was to win the award, there is a $100,000 scholarship gift to the winning school. What are the stipulations for the scholarship? If it's athletic, is a D3 school even eligible to win?

If TU does win, does the money go to the athletic program as a whole to be used for improvements? or does it go into a "leadership fund" (a.k.a. the secret athletic scholarship  )?

Just some thoughts of mine. I hope TU does win, I think it would be amazing to have a D3 school win, but to have one from the SCAC win would be great. And regardless it'll be good to see the team on tv during the championship game.

p.s. part of me does have to hope that they don't win. Because if TU gets all that money, how is Rhodes supposed to compete with that??? 

Quote from: MajorAlum80 on November 21, 2007, 04:01:59 PM
I think some guys have hit on a few points about the Hendricks/Younger debate.

You also have to remember that you cannot compare stats for a DT and LB.  A linebacker has many, many more chances to make tackles.  There's no comparing Hendricks' and Younger's stats but in terms of who played their position the best, I think you could say they were fairly equal. 

If anyone has a gripe about that award, it is Hay from Centre.  If you didn't get to see him play this year, you missed out.

well I knew that the retaliations would come from Mississippi, and everything that was said, i agree with. You can't compare stats on an even keel between a DT and LB. Younger probably didn't play all of every game due to being subbed out either for depth reasons, or preserving the starters in a big lead (not a reference to the beginning of the season). I agree that Younger had a great season with a great team D and it's a shame how the playoffs turned out.

My issue is that when you talk about the difference makers and leaders and big play makers etc., I can't come up with another name on defense that comes close to Hendricks. Even if you say that a LB has more chances for tackes, either solo or assisted, you can then look at TFL and sacks, where a DL have the most opportunity because they don't have to drop into coverage nearly as much as a LB. And Hendricks still shows up more in the stats in those categories while having "less" chances. As an outside LB, those TFL are coming from reading the play, getting into the backfield and stopping the run in the open field. It's done by out hustling the RB to the sideline and not giving up yardage, by getting off the block by a tackle or TE when you're not trying to get off blocks every play. I think it's harder for a LB to get the TFL and sacks that Hendricks did. Having watching him play, his effort was never questioned, often chasing down RB or WR from behind and never giving up on a play. His strength to get in with the big guys and fight through just like they do, and still come out on top more often.

I know the question is whether Younger would have done the same if he had more chances, and we don't know. I don't know, nobody knows. But in the chances that were given, which seems to be the theme of the season, who was better on the field? Who never quit on a play? Who made big plays? In my opinion, whether slightly biased or not, Hendricks did that more so than any other player this year.

Give credit where it's due, and award both players (and Hay as well, I don't want to leave him out) with 1st Team, but as far as POTY awards, I think it's a cop out to award a tie. Two players both deserve first team, great. Give it to them. But as for the "Player of the Year" it should be one, and I think it should have been Hendricks.

p.s. I really hate being the only Rhodes supporter here... I gotta work on that. 

I'm not trying to start a fight, let me just say that first. 

But... the pick for SCAC Defensive POTY is a little frustrating to me. Desmond Hendricks in my opinion should be without a doubt (or a tie) the D-POTY hands down. He leads the conference in tackles for loss and sacks this season, and ranked in the top 16 in each of those categories nationally. His stats are in the top in almost every defensive category possible for the conference. I don't understand the tie...

For contrasting purposes:
                                 Hendricks                       Casey Younger (co D-POTY)
sacks                            10.5                                       7
TFL                                19                                        11
solo tackels                     44                                        23
assisted tackles               25                                        22
total tackles                    69                                        45

Hendricks also has 2 FF and 3 FR on the season, one for a TD.

These are the stats taken directly from the SCAC release for the voting. Hendricks leads in all categories, and the one that jumps out the most is the comparison in total tackles. Younger had 45 total, Hendricks had 44 SOLO! That's a big comparison in my mind.

Like I said, I'm not trying to start a fight, but this is a little frustrating that a player can be snubbed (for lack of a better word) because his team does not succeed even though he has obviously done his best and been successful at playing this season.

I'm asking for other opinions politely, and apologize in advance if this rubs the wrong way for some people. Just a little frustrated and surprised.

Congrats to the rest of the players voted to All-SCAC.

Like I said before, I'm not the most informed, but I'm learning.

The Lady Lynx are looking strong this year at the start. A close 3 point loss to the University of Memphis (yes, that D1 school down the street from us), followed by two fairly impressive wins (68-55 over Westminster, 76-21 over Rhema). I think beating a team by 50 pts really shows how the defense has stepped up this year. I know nothing of Rhema, so I will also assume they don't have the best team ever, but still... over 50! that's impressive any way you slice it.

Tomorrow night starts the real part of the season for the girls. Mississippi College at home, then Hendrix. Then on the road for the first SCAC games. I know it's still early, but I think if we get a good start, the girls will feel good and start to play even better. I'm kinda excited. not gonna lie about it. 

Oh I support the tigers.... now. I hope they do represent the SCAC and show the rest of the DIII world that we deserve to be there, and that we deserved to have 2 teams there. I hope TU wins and makes a run. but it's going to be tough, and my comments only were saying that because of a bad game to Rhodes, their path is that tough instead of easier.

good luck to them.

Quote from: Pat Coleman on November 15, 2007, 03:57:13 PM
The Rhodes game might say something.

I agree that this could be a big reason for why the Tigers are sitting where they are in the bracket. You take that game away and suddenly you have a whole different scenario. It shows how important every play is, since that game was won on big plays alone in my opinion.

sorry my boys had to be spoilers... kinda. 

Frank,  very well said. If I could give you points for it, I would. It's been interesting reading all this, and since I have no real position on it since my team is sitting at home, I'll refrain from making comments.

I just want to agree withs Pats profile, "Discuss football in a positive way." not immature banter that in the long run does nothing but make yourself look bad.

I told you guys that the Rhodes game would be closer than people thought. It's never an easy game, and the rivalry is always strong. Glad to see that we came out with the win.

Impressive win by millsaps today. wow. good luck to them tomorrow.

lots of big games this weekend. good luck to every team.

input from certain people about their games?

As for Rhodes/Sewanee (since I seem to be the only poster for each school), I think Rhodes should be able to walk away with this one. Sewanee seems to be having it's worst year in recent memory, while Rhodes has shown signs (at times) of being a high caliber team. I think the Rhodes defense wins this one, probably with a score of their own. I don't see the Sewanee offense putting up many numbers or points, but I don't see the Rhodes offense, which has been questionable and inconsistant this year, putting that many of their own. I see a strong running game for the Lynx and a dominant defensive performance. That added with it being in Memphis for the last game of the season and a rivalry will make this a great game to watch or listen to. Rhodes 17 - Sewanee 3

Kent, go for it. the louder the better. and if you're looking for more of a bass sounding drum, use the 5 or 10 gallon paint cans. If you can find some empty ones they make a good bass drum. Then Austin College would turn into the South American soccer fans. That would be impressive.

the louder and more energetic the better.

Kent,  I think that there are a lot of people hoping that your Austin over Trinity upset talk the past few weeks comes true. There is a lot of anticipation for the last week, as there always is.

My attention is focused on the Rhodes/Sewanee game in whole. This is the rivalry for both schools. There is no real liking for either team from the other, just a good hard fought hard hitting battle every year. This is a toss up game every year because of how either team could come out and play.

This could actually be the "Rivalry Week" for the SCAC. Monon Bell Game, Edmund-Orgill Cup. And I think there are some geographic rivalries that could take shape with the new teams in the conference. Austin/Trinity, as already talked about by Kent, and Millsaps/BSC. The latter maybe not the best of games or closes geographically, but I think this could shape up to be a good game for both teams in a few years. Maybe if the schedule stays the same, it could make the last week of each season a little more fun to look forward to, other than just seeing who is going to the playoffs.

I love the video. "If you hold the ball for more than 1 nanosecond, you owe me 80 push ups!" Spoken like a true coach.

I especially like the entire drawing of the play at the end. "ok next we're going to work on our trick plays. Now everybody take a lap!"

quality. good job on finding that one. I was actually curious to see if somebody would draw it up and follow each players movements throughout the entire play. That last drawing is about what i expected it to be.

Wow Ralph. Now we all know what you do during the day.... not sure I wanted to know that though. 

well my embarassment from this weekend has subsided, and I'm back in town finally. Can't really say anything about this game other than I'm glad it's over. Rhodes couldn't move the ball and had mental mistakes all over the field.

and once the defense is on the field for that long, they're bound to bend some late in the game, which is what happened. Credit to the D for not breaking though, they still were able to put up some stops on the Depauw offense and keep it from getting way out of hand.

The offense had better wake up this week though. Even though Sewanee is not the best team in the conference (literally now), they always come to play when the Cup is on the line. I'm not going to lie about this one, it could be a very interesting match up this weekend in Memphis.

Frank, if I could give you Kudos, i would. Very well said, not taken as sour grapes at all. i i'm just hurt that you had to bring up my senior season as the only reason Millsaps didn't finish last in the SCAC. Thanks.