Just watched back the broadcast
Of that first punt return. Pretty blatant block in the back. Tough

The two players taunting in the end zone were the Hill brothers.

Sorry- 9 turnovers in 3 games. 7 INTs

I think trying to control the clock and stay in front was exactly the game plan for UMHB. They could not have drawn it up better. I think people underestimate the HSU defense and you might overestimate how dynamic you are on offense. The 3-3-5 is very tough to pass on if the defense keeps run lane integrity. HSU has great athletes and when UMHB took chances this year more often than not it didn't work out for them, it actually led to over 10 turnovers in 3 games. Getting ahead was the best case scenario bc you could play agressive on defense to take some things away. This is the only path for UMHB again tough opponents.

I was disappointed that early in the game the amazing punt return was aided by what looked to be a block in the back right in front of the ref. That play and an amazing pass by Wright were the difference and your defense played amazing to keep HSU out of rhythm all afternoon offensively. 2 missed fg's hurt but they were long ones because of your defense.

Well done Cru. Third time was a charm. You played a great game.
Really disappointing to see HSU lose yet again in the playoffs.


Also I talked with a neutral party connected to an ASC teamright before the game who said UMHBs best path to a win was an early turnover and an early big special teams play allowing them to play ahead. His exact words were this is their only shot.

At the end of the first quarter that's exactly what we had.

Absolutely. It's awful. Hope he is ok as well.

What happened to Johnny?

That finish has interesting implications for ASC tiebreaker rules if UMHB were to beat HSU big next weekend.

Faunch- How much does it cost?

Been a long time since I posted but thought I would jump back into the fray.

Excited to see what Hardin-Simmons brings back today. Especially anxious to see what Landry Turner is able to do at QB for them this year. That to me will be the biggest factor in whether or not they can make a push for the conference title & a playoff run.  Also if you guys aren't aware they have finally upgraded their video & are supposed to have 3 camera angles for their live feed so look for a much improved viewing experience!

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Quote from: Toby Taff on November 09, 2015, 05:19:03 PM
minni, I agree with DFWCrufan. Ramos was the difference in the UMHB game and that quagmire in east Texas  knocked the turbos out. The cowboys just need to tcb against LC and all will be right with in HSUworld, and UMHB putting a beat down on ETBU to make sure everyone gets a ring will make that case stronger.

IF UMHB really hammers ETBU right after ETBU took down HSU, I wonder if that will override the h-to-h in the Pool B selection committee's vote?

Mr. Yipsi I saw in the Pool C conversation someone say  that they usually honor H-to-H but I was curious about this as well.


Also in another interesting note(might only be interesting to me) former HSU QB Jordan Neal is the OC at Hendrix. If they win this weekend and Centre beats Berry they will get in the playoffs in only their 3rd year and have the potential to set up a matchup with either HSU or UMHB in one of the first 2 rounds. I'm assuming most likely round 2 if they were to face Huntingdon in the 1st Round. His last game on the field was for HSU against UMHB in the 2006 playoffs. Sure would be fun if they could get through to face either of these teams.

I am curious about this weekend. I honestly have trouble seeing ETBU hang w/ UMHB in decent conditions. I think the weather played right into what ETBU needed to pull off a win like they did. It doesn't make the win any less valid because they did what they needed and controlled the game but both HSU & UMHB rely on explosive plays to put opponents away and they do it often. That was neutralized for HSU saturday but for the Cru this weekend I predict a 3 TD win. I could be wrong but I just don't see them being a problem for UMHB after watching the game the week before.
I will say I was shocked at how well Roberson was able to run compared to everyone else. It looked like everyone else was skating yet he was as sure footed as one could hope for in the conditions. He was a beast.

There is now another HSU fan on the board. I follow the board regularly but haven't posted in years. Minni good to see you put us back in the game. I didn't want you to be lonely so I thought I would join the conversation.

I think this is the year for HSU to get back on top. They are much more balanced than in years past and I think most well suited to do so. The biggest hurdle for a team that clearly is much more talented, mature and disciplined than in years past is getting over the hump mentally and eliminating those mistakes. UMHB has basically owned us for the last 10 years with a few close matchups sandwiched in there. Some have mentioned that TLU only lost by a TD to us but that UMHB won by 4 TDs. The biggest difference to me in these games is that UMHB knew how to put the game away and made the right plays to do it with a few huge Special Teams plays as well as the 56 yarder to Wimby.

If you look at the TLU-HSU game HS went up 26-14 in the 3rd Quarter and then on the next 3 possesions fumbled, turned it over on downs in TLU redzone, and then threw an INT and then had to score a TD on their last drive to retake the lead.  UMHB was up 28-17 at the end of the 3rd Quarter. UMHB clamped down and made big plays to take over the game. This is what teams who know how to win do.

I think obviously UMHB has great athletes and is coached well but to me there is a difference in teams who know how to win and know how to close out games and those who don't. I think UMHB did just that last Saturday. HSU (in wk 2) won but struggled to put the game out of reach.

I think HSU is learning this year once again what expecting to win and preparing to win looks like. It seems they match up much better than in years past but will need to play a near perfect game and force UMHB into some uncharacteristic mistakes to really have a chance to win. I am confident it will be close but to win they will have to bring a little something extra to the table.

I think this conference is better when there is a legitimate fight for the championship. Heres to hoping for a great game Saturday in Abilene!