Actually didn't hpu absorb DBC, at least athleticly? Well anyway, they will always be the hpu hillbillies to me.

Correction: DBC was financially backed by Southwestern University in 1946. Its buildings were taken over by hpu in 1952.

Nice comeback. And the pigeons? Are they dinner for the Hillbillies?

Dballa,

Have they paid the light bill in Brownwood Coliseum lately? Last time I was there, you could not make a half court pass, because it got too dark to see the other side of the court. Secondly, the wind currents throw off a deep 3-pointer and watch out for the pigeons... I guess anything to help the Hillbillies.

Maybe this is a stupid question, but isn' Dallas Houston bringing the game back to Brownwood? Doesn't HPU put their games on TSN?

I am the biggest fan of anyone that plays hpu (and beats them). There should be a rule that outlaws playing the conference tournament in that dungeon in Brownwood. Go Sul Ross!

Josh, your Karma is dropping faster that Southern Cowboy

Quote from: Josh Bowerman on October 11, 2005, 02:54:09 PM
From whom, Trent?  Or is that a joke that I obviously missed.   

I am just messing with you. Lighten up Francis.

Quote from: Josh Bowerman on October 11, 2005, 01:45:04 PM
Just out of curiosity, what level poster do you have to be to have karma privileges, Pat?

I head you were banned from Karma point privileges.

Pat,

I am not making a personal attack, but an observation. This site is the center of the universe for Division III sports. It is a needed commodity. It is not about splitting hairs, but as a former SID you know that you would have used any poll if it puts CUA in a positive light. Valid or not, it is positive. I think you do a great job of promoting it, but at the same time, like you said, AP does not distribute it like it should. If you ask me both should be sent out, just like the AP and Coaches polls in DI. In your search did you notice that it primarily circulated in the east? Don't you also work for the subsidiary of USA Today? Why is it not utilized there? I know I am going to take a karma hit for this post, but what is in the national newspaper?

Quote from: tripled14 on October 10, 2005, 10:39:44 AM

Quote from: Josh Bowerman on October 10, 2005, 08:36:21 AM
What I meant to say is "why don't you kiss my ass, punk?"

Josh I thought you were a classless individual then you posted and removed all doubt.  Hey Pat I didn't know we could cuss on this site.  I know that you and Bowerman are tight but that comment he made is rediculous.  By the way I am not associated with ETBU as a fan or any other way.  I just thought it was necessary to take up for an SID who does one hell of a job.  Some people do not know how much work most of the SID's in ASC do on a daily basis.

If you want to get on Josh about grammar, then work on your own. The word is ridiculous. You can look it up.

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=ridiculous

As far as the SID situation, my take is this: Whether it is the "official" ranking or not, if it has added value to the release then use it. But what the SID must do is use it in its proper context and note the source. If you want to be honest, the "official" ranking is what comes out of the AFCA, because realistically, it is what is published in newspapers across the nation. It has the most mass distribution. Though, I agree that the D3football.com ranking is more accurate, it is not published in newspapers across the nation. The average fan is going to read its paper, but not everyone comes to this web site. Don Hansen's poll is not scientific or voter-based. It is one publication's opinion. But if I were at that school, I could see using it. The purpose of the SID is to disseminate information and accentuate the positive of the university's athletic program.

There. I have said my peace. Both sides have a semblance of being right, it is just all in the perspective isn't it?

Quote from: Norman on September 27, 2005, 10:52:02 AM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on September 26, 2005, 08:49:01 PM
Minni,

Back in May, there was an announcement you might want to look at.

This was also posted in a message on this board mere hours ago. Try to keep up.

All you had to do was answer the guys question.  You guys that spend your lives on here talking down to everyone that asks questions or posts comments.  I am not referring to everyone, but you know who you are.  Cut out the sarcasm and just answer questions.

You are funny Norman. That made me laugh hard. Dude, I asked you to stop the all caps and you appologized and I accepted. Lighten up Francis.

Quote from: Josh Bowerman on September 27, 2005, 08:44:48 AM
I'm pretty sure my Latin is correct, Trent--at least for the organizational purposes that it's there for.   

You did get the translation right, though.

From my latin/english Bible. It was driving me crazy to know what it said.

I found a Psalms translator on the web as well.

http://members.tripod.com/~gunhouse/psalmstxt/ps61.htm

Josh, I think your latin is off. It should read: "Spes Mea in Deo Est" which translates to "My Hope Is In God" -- Psalm 61:8

Dude, Four years of Bible College paid off on that one.


Question to you ASC'ers:

What is your school's biggest and most important major?  It does not have to be the same. (i.e. Sul Ross -- Agribusiness and Animal Science).

ASC'ers with football only. I could care less about Trinity and the SCAC and what have you. I have nothing against Trinity, I have been there plenty and I think it is a great school, but I want to learn something about LC other than it is in Pineville and MC other than it looks like a plantation. Those are just two examples. Thanks.

PS -- Austin College is leaving? Just kidding. Damn no more trips to the mayonaise factory. The stadium upgrade was nice, but why did they not put in new visitors bleachers?

No. He is a senior.

Beat me to it...

HSU Announces Its Schedule. This has to be one of the toughest in the nation next season. The brackets indicate the team's Dunkel Index Rating.

09/02  [20] Wisconsin-Stevens Point
09/16  [1] Linfield
09/23  at [155] Louisiana College
09/30  [212] Mississippi College
10/07  at [4] Mary Hardin-Baylor
10/14  [97] East Texas Baptist
10/21  at [103] Howard Payne
10/28  [150] Sul Ross State
11/04  at [66] Texas Lutheran
11/11  [123] McMurry

Thanks.