Quote from: Tex on September 17, 2009, 12:13:13 PM
Frank,

With all due respect to you and AC, the only win of note in that list above was Rhodes.

Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.


I can't remember where I read this recently, but some coach was saying that "let other team get their moral victories, I'll take the W."  (to paraphrase)

Should be a whale of a game at the end of the year.  I can't wait to make the drive to Sherman! 

I don't believe anyone here thinks AC is a top 5 team nationally...however, it is not absurd to see them as a dark horse in the SCAC.  

Taking into consideration the small margin of their losses from last season and an offensive scheme that is hitting its stride with experienced athletes like Hasten and Braly, it is possible to see them pull off some upsets this year...possibly this Sat against MC.

If you want a good preview of the AC offense, watch Georgia Tech tonight...similar schemes...and AC finally has a QB to run that offense.  Braly ran the exact same offense at Air Force before transferring to AC, so they have the experience...not to mention the best running back in the SCAC.

Quote from: INS_Major on September 15, 2009, 11:02:36 PM

Quote from: McM Fan on September 15, 2009, 08:23:34 PM

Quote from: d3scout on September 15, 2009, 02:23:39 PM
I do know some about the kid, but not enough on the football field...just curious what you guys thought??

Here are the career totals for Ross Hasten #5, HB from Austin College, going into Saturday's game against Millsaps...

2,221 yds rushing
18 rush tds, 2 rec tds
6.0 yards per carry for career

3,034 all purpose yds
1411 all purpose yds in '08 alone (led SCAC)
19.5 KR avg. in '08 

Two time all SCAC
Gene "Duke" Babb Award for most outstanding football player @ AC
Starting his 33rd consecutive game Sat against MC

He leads the SCAC with 122.0 ypg and 4tds after two games in '09.  He only needs 990 yds to become AC's all time leader in rush yds.

Thats about all I can dig up on him.  Hope that helps!  Watched him last week here in Abilene...the run you are referring to was the real deal.  Hes def their go-to guy.  Man, I should be an SID!

refs
http://www.scacsports.com/sports/fball/2009-10/stats/confldrs.htm#conf.wi2
http://www.austincollege.edu/Category.asp?764

He might want to bring his "A" game Saturday vs. the Majors.

In three career games vs. Millsaps, Hasten has 21 carries for 49 yards (2.3 avg) and 0 TDs.

Very true, MC returns good experience at LB at DL...But as Ralph said, the AC offense is coming into fruition and should have just as good a chance on Sat as ever.  

Should be a great battle between AC backfield and MC linebackers.  Good luck to both teams!

Quote from: rooski on September 15, 2009, 09:11:35 PM
Howdy and welcome McM fan. That's a heck-of-a first post. Welcome!

Wondering if you saw the whole game vs AC? ...And if you saw the McM/Trinity game? ...And if you could/would compare/contrast the two SCAC teams from what you saw in back-to-back early-in-the-season weekends?

How do you think McMurry will fare against the rest of their schedule?

Yes, I did see both games, and thanks for the kudos.  Here is the assessment of both Trinity and Austin College, from their respective games with McM...

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Trinity:

has some unanswered questions at QB.  Sr Jeremy Staska made his first start for the Tigers against McM going 6 of 14 with 1 td and 1 int.   He gave way to Robert Davidson in the second half who went 4 of 10 with 1 td.  Although both controlled the offense, neither seemed to stand out as a clear offensive leader (neither had considerable experience in '08)...Returning starter and YouTube sensation Riley Curry was limited to 5 catches and 1 td.  However DB Evan Reville was very impressive racking up 10 tkls and 2 ints.

Trinity only led 10-7 at half and escaped with a 31-26 victory despite a costly mistake in the final minute.  QB Robert Davidson fumbled on McM's 36 which was recovered by McM LB Andrew Wallace who began to take it the other way for the game winning score only to fumble later at midfield which was recovered by Trinity RB Al Furlow.

Trinity squeaked by despite allowing 479 yds and 3 tds by McM's Mullin.  With the unstable play at QB and questionable defense for Trinity, it is reasonable to see Trinity struggle in league play and the SCAC title is once again up for grabs.

Austin College:

controlled the game clock holding onto the ball for 38:57 compared to McM's 21:03.  RB Ross Hasten and QB Andy Braly each hit the century mark going for 156 yds and 137 yds, respectively.  Hasten had 2 tds on the ground and Braly threw for 1 td on 10 of 18 passing...Defensively AC held Mullin to 360 yds and got 2 ints from DB Evan Coachmen and 8 tkls from DB Matt Finke...

In a game that saw 5 lead changes in the 4th qtr, Coach Gage's offense proved to be its best defense...McM had the ball just 1:17 in the 3rd qtr.  Austin College is a polished run team now under Coach Gage and McM couldn't stop the run all night giving up 409 yds on the ground and 528 total yds.  The play of Sr. HB Ross Hasten and QB Andy Braly was the difference in the 30-27 win for Austin College.

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In the two games vs. McM, both Trinity and Austin College looked impressive.  Trinity's bench is deep, but there are many questions at QB and in the secondary.  Austin College has a firing ground game and a staunch defense which is why they would be my pick as a dark horse to upset Millsaps and Trinity and win the SCAC.

refs
http://athletics.mcm.edu/News/football/2009/9/12/091209fb.asp
http://www.austincollege.edu/NewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1990&ItemID=6984
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/athletics/Football/game_summaries/FB01.htm

Quote from: McM Fan on September 15, 2009, 08:23:34 PM

Quote from: d3scout on September 15, 2009, 02:23:39 PM
I do know some about the kid, but not enough on the football field...just curious what you guys thought??

Here are the career totals for Ross Hasten #5, HB from Austin College, going into Saturday's game against Millsaps...

2,221 yds rushing
18 rush tds, 2 rec tds
6.0 yards per carry for career

3,034 all purpose yds
1411 all purpose yds in '08 alone (led SCAC)
19.5 KR avg. in '08 

Two time all SCAC
Gene "Duke" Babb Award for most outstanding football player @ AC
Starting his 33rd consecutive game Sat against MC

He leads the SCAC with 122.0 ypg and 4tds after two games in '09.  He only needs 990 yds to become AC's all time leader in rush yds.

Thats about all I can dig up on him.  Hope that helps!  Watched him last week here in Abilene...the run you are referring to was the real deal.  Hes def their go-to guy.  Man, I should be an SID!

refs
http://www.scacsports.com/sports/fball/2009-10/stats/confldrs.htm#conf.wi2
http://www.austincollege.edu/Category.asp?764

Ross Hasten 5'7" 195 lbs.

Quote from: d3scout on September 15, 2009, 02:23:39 PM
I do know some about the kid, but not enough on the football field...just curious what you guys thought??

Here are the career totals for Ross Hasten #5, HB from Austin College, going into Saturday's game against Millsaps...

2,221 yds rushing
18 rush tds, 2 rec tds
6.0 yards per carry for career

3,034 all purpose yds
1411 all purpose yds in '08 alone (led SCAC)
19.5 KR avg. in '08 

Two time all SCAC
Gene "Duke" Babb Award for most outstanding football player @ AC
Starting his 33rd consecutive game Sat against MC

He leads the SCAC with 122.0 ypg and 4tds after two games in '09.  He only needs 990 yds to become AC's all time leader in rush yds.

Thats about all I can dig up on him.  Hope that helps!  Watched him last week here in Abilene...the run you are referring to was the real deal.  Hes def their go-to guy.  Man, I should be an SID!

refs
http://www.scacsports.com/sports/fball/2009-10/stats/confldrs.htm#conf.wi2
http://www.austincollege.edu/Category.asp?764