Congratulations Milsaps fans.  From the updates LA Major proided, it seems that TU was simply out done.  I wish I had been there to be with the kids and coaching staff on the TU sideline on a day like today.  

I know those kids, so I know they played the whole game.  Like I said, it's part of their identity.  I hope and pray that a one loss TU team can still make the play offs if they show strong throughout the remainder of the schedule.  

Well done Majors.

LA Major:  From the bottom of my heart, thanks for the updates.  You're a true gentleman.   Gotta get back to work, as we are in the middle of an excersize.  Will check back later.

Any updates from San Antonio?  I'm at sea.  No bandwidth to speak of.  I'l watch and refresh as often as possible.  Thanks guys.

May God bless all competitors with an injury free day in the SCAC.

Quote from: TigerDad on October 31, 2008, 05:54:57 PM

Quote from: wabashcpa on October 31, 2008, 05:18:20 PM
That disparity really surprises me - it would be interesting to see the composition of those voters.

The disparity would not surprise you if you knew how the Trinity faithful respond to an invitation to vote in an Internet poll!  We can be very determined ...

  Well said.  Well said indeed.

LAMAJOR:

   You'd be surprised at how much the Lord blesses the Tigers.   

But, I understand your sentiment, and will hopefully give you a thoughtful, respectful rebuttal.

The improvements the Majors have made year to year have not been lost on the TU coaching staff, and really, coach Mohr and the staff predicted these days would be upon us when Mike Dubose was hired at Milsaps.

You've got great coaching, great kids, and having been there at Harper Davis Field, during the 07 game AND the 06 game which was significantly less joyful, we know that you've got great support from administration, your fans, alumni, and the student body.   It's a great atmosphere, and "we" (as if I were still there) enjoy going there.

I too am glad that this game has become the important SCAC rivalry that it has.  It's good for both schools, the SCAC, and D3 at large.

I think it will be close--and I think Trinity's capability for playing in (and winning) the close game is a product of years and years of quality coaching and winning. X-factors aside, TU has done it for years.  At home and on the road.  I find it Ironic that people talk about TU's home record with a raised eyebrow; while 3 of the five TU losses I experienced were at home.

Azuza Pacific, UMHB (2004) and UMHB (2005). 

I don't have the Stats in front of me, so forgive me if I mis-quote a detail or two but....

The TU Tigers were behind with 9 seconds to play, facing fourth and goal to go (In Greencastle) vs. the Depauw Tigers a couple years ago.   We know how that ended.

TU was behind with less than two minutes to play in Redlands.  A few plays later, Desplains to Kremmers, and TU wins again.

Sewanee (or was it Rhodes?) Had us on the ropes at their place back in 04 or 05 and the pulled it off again. 

There are so many more examples, that I really can't remember just the ones that happened while I was privileged to be part of Coach Mohr's staff. 

My point is that from what I can tell in the little bit of the TU Tiger football I've been able to catch on line, the Tigers are better than last year. 

In addition to the improvement in the quality of play, I firmly believe that the TU Tigers have a competitive character that is part of their team identity.  Instilled by the coaches, and carried by the players, and passed from one graduating class to the next.  As a TU Tiger, you are expected to fight to the final whistle. 

When other teams are down by 8, with just over two minutes on the clock vs. a very strong, ranked Milsaps opponent at Harper Davis Field, lots of teams fold up emotionally and pack it in.  Especially after not getting a 2-point conversion to tie, and most especially after not covering an onside kick, and watching the number one scoring offense in the SCAC come out to possess the ball, and use up all but 2 seconds on the game clock.

If that were Trinity's only example, I could see why anti-Tigers would look back on last year's once-in-a-lifetime moment, and call it a lucky fluke.  But in having first-hand knowledge of how Coach Mohr and his staff groom and train those kids, I say, although last year's special moment was a miraculous blessing to be sure, this TU team expects to win, and they'll fight you for that "W" all the way.

I believe chalking everything up to home field advantage really minimizes the efforts of Coach Mohr's very capable and dedicated staff, the great, great kids who play at TU, year in and year and the self-sacrificing parents in the PAWS organization that really make being a part of Coach Mohr's program a special joy. 

Last year's once-in-a-lifetime moment is not the reason I think TU can z(and will) win.   It's all the reasons I stated before that. 

Best of luck to the TU Tigers in this biggest of big games.  I wish I could watch online, but it won't be possible right now.  May the Lord bless you all.  

Thanks, Tiger Dad.   I was suffering until you started posting updates.

Sick to think of Chris standing on the sidelines, but it looks like the kids picked up the slack well.  Before I lost the feed, and during a couple of breif periods where I had it back I saw Al Furlow rip off a couple of long ones.  This game was a good one to get him some good quality playing time.  We haven't run the ball this well in ages.

Being able to do so--especaially in TUs two back sets--might require the majors to play the run a little tighter than they've had to in some of the most recent contests.  I really wish I could be in San Antonio next week.   This game between TU and the Majors is really shaping up to be a storied rivalry--that's good for everyone, I think.

I also hear Bob on the Audio feed talking about Danny Rad. I was happy to see that he made the trip, and that his parents where there.  Please tell them I miss them too.

Brian

can someone catch me up?  Trinity was all over Sewanee like a cheap suit while I had the feed.  Were there some turn overs?  Big plays?  what's been the tipping point to bring the score so close?

Lost the feed--scoreboard says 17 13 at half...is that still where we are?

Anyone from TU on the Mountain tonight? 

I was going to try to make the game, but my schedule got rearranged and I'll be doing training ops instead.  I'm sick about it.  How are the boys looking?

Had to qet a quick download on the final score from my wife via phone when the TX tigers had about two minutes left to claim the game in San Antonio.

Well done TU Tigers.  I kind of got caught up on the action through all your posts...thanks for those. 

Let the nay sayers talk about the points given up, but I tell you, it takes a tough kid to keep playing in the face of adversity and to keep punching in the later rounds after the shots the Indiana Tigers got in.  Again I say, well done against a good opponent.

Good job!  I miss you guys!

Battle of the Tigers in San Antonio looks like it will be an exciting one.  C'mon TU!

Less than 30 seconds to play, TU intercepts the ball at about mid-field to secure the win and TU's second shut out of the year.

Feed restored:  about 7 minutes left in the game, TU with the ball facing 4 and about 4 from about the +24.  Score remains 17-0. TU goes for it on 4th and converts!

Trinity turns over close to the goal line, but no harm done as D holds.  Trinity driving again just over mid-field.

And I just lost the feed again.