FB: American Southwest Conference

Bill McCabe · September 11, 2005, 02:02:25 PM

CruAlum39, Well UMHB had the right guys in there to balance it out. Seriously, I miss seeing you guys play.

cruprez · September 11, 2005, 06:29:21 PM

UMHBalum-n-Catland and friends (aka the cooks!),
On behalf of the UMHB crowd that made the trip to your beautiful state, thanks for the hospitality...the company was great...The burgers even better and, of course, the game was fantastic! Hope to keep in touch and meet up again in the playoffs! God Bless....

GO CRU!

Ralph Turner · September 11, 2005, 11:23:22 PM

For lack of a better place to post this without starting a new board, my cousin sent this email about the successful placement of 200 Katrina evacuees.

QuoteHi Everyone,
Sorry for the mass e-mail.
Our church is helping sponsor 3 families of the
hurricane. They had a long journey here. Some were
at the Superdome, then Astrodome and then to First
Baptist Church in Keller. They (all 200) have either
found their way to family or through the generosity of
2 people they are living in a house or apartment for
up to a year rent free. Our church is completely
furnishing 3 family's apartments. All of the people
who were able have found employment. The people
ranged in age from infants to 80's.
A week from tomorrow we go to the First United
Methodist in Arlington to serve meals, etc to the
storm survivors there.
Pray for our church and everyone involved. We are
still seeing the generosity of people. Hopefully, if
anyone of us were in the same position we would be
treated as well as these people are being treated.
They are everyone appreciative of the help.

That is good news!

Kelly Boggs · September 11, 2005, 11:37:56 PM

Cruprez,

You are most welcome. It was great time at the tailgate party and it was wonderful to meet you and your husband.

I will pass the compliments on to the chefs. There is no way I could have ever pulled it off without them. By the way, they were more than impressed with the talent and depth of the Cru. When they learned that three freshman were starting in the O-line in place of the starters, they were really amazed.

The game showcased the Cru's talent They were clearly the better team. Even though they were a bit sloppy in places and appeared a little lethargic at times, they won going away. When the O-line gets healthy and the intensity of conference play hits (this week vs TLU), I believe the Crusaders are going to come together and be more than tough.

I was talking to someone at the tailgater and they said, "We want to start and end the season in cities named Salem." I like that!

The Cru in 05: Start in Salem... finish in Salem!

Josh Bowerman · September 12, 2005, 01:52:55 PM

If anyone has access to last season's stats, I was curious as to how UMHB's defense played against Willamette then as opposed to now. I know Willamette runs a funky offense, but the Bearcats netted out almost 300 yards rushing vs. the Crusaders Saturday--very un-UMHB-like numbers.

Of course the scoreboard is the only number that really matters, but like I said--I am curious. Reports from the game also appreciated.

Toby Taff · September 12, 2005, 02:48:45 PM

Josh,

from the Willamette web site http://www.willamette.edu/athletics/football/records_stats/2004/amhb.htm

WU UMHB
FIRST DOWNS................... 13 19
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 54-289 55-237
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 68 130
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 10-4-0 19-12-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 64-357 74-367

Josh Bowerman · September 12, 2005, 03:24:48 PM

So it's a comprable performance. Thanks, mhb8904.

Ron Boerger · September 12, 2005, 04:06:12 PM

Welcome to "all-region" status, Josh, with some added karma to mark the occasion.

Josh Bowerman · September 12, 2005, 04:10:16 PM

Thanks, Ron. With the server switch, I've caught myself wondering how many posts I'd have if we'd been able to count all the way back to 2002 when I first found out about the site. Looking forward to the next 1,000!

Bill McCabe · September 12, 2005, 08:43:13 PM

Josh, UMHB had their hands full last year with Willamette. Double overtime and it took a dropped pass and a blocked field goal to win the game. I don't think there was any doubt early into the game who was going to win. This weekend will tell us if the Crusaders are better. It sounds like they have more speed on defense.

evacuee · September 12, 2005, 09:24:01 PM

Hey everybody.

I work for Tulane. Times are tough as the athletic building is the lowest spot on campus. For those of you that didn't hear, which I can't imagine is any of you, New Orleans flooded like never before, and the Tulane athletic department is spread all over Texas. They're going to put me in Lubbock with the baseball team, and I don't know the geography of the ASC. If there are any d3 teams out in west Texas, I was hoping I could take this opportunity to check them out if I get the chance.

Everyone here in Texas has been so incredibly nice and accommodating. I've been offered so much help that I have to come up with creative ways to say no. At this point, I'm fine except for the fact that my car is in my flooded garage. All I really need to know is whether or not I can access some non-scholarship football while I'm in Lubbock. Thanks.

Ron Boerger · September 12, 2005, 09:28:42 PM

Quote from: TU2698 on September 12, 2005, 09:24:01 PM
All I really need to know is whether or not I can access some non-scholarship football while I'm in Lubbock. Thanks.

Your closest opportunity is Abilene, where both Hardin-Simmons and McMurry reside. As Texas drives go, this one's not too bad - a little over two hours. Two games this weekend, McM-Austin at noon, HSU-Louisiana College at 2pm. Catch 'em both ...

baddog · September 12, 2005, 10:20:45 PM

TU2698 -- Welcome to Texas, but, man oh man, how tough N.O. looks! You ought to check out the Hardin-Simmons game in Abilene this coming weekend. They will be hosting Louisiana College from Alexandria.
If my memory serves correctly, HSU's president has a Tulane Ph.D. and that one or two religion professors at HSU went to a Baptist seminary in N.O. I will double-check and, if you are interested in coming to the game, I will tell one of them about you and refer them to your profile on this site. Perhaps the two of you could communicate and arrange for you to get here.

Toby Taff · September 12, 2005, 10:44:23 PM

TU2698:

If you have time, you can take the road trip I'm taking Saturday. I'm heading to MHB for the TLU-MHB game. but from Lubbock your talking 5.5 hrs. The real game to circle is October 22 in Abilene: HSU vs MHB. In most people's opinion the top tier of the ASC, head to head. It will be a great game. Neither team has won at home since MHB did it in 2002.

Ralph Turner · September 12, 2005, 10:55:57 PM

TU, while you are in Lubbock, another suggestion is to try to find a 6-man game, for something different. The Lubock Avalanche-Journal ought to help you find a good one.

In Abilene, Friday night, Abilene Cooper HS is playing San Angelo Central at Shotwell Stadium, where McMurry and Austin College will play at 12 noon on Saturday.

Lots of options and good luck while in Lubbock! And TU, don't feel like you are imposing to ask someone to show you what they consider their favorite pre-game meal and for high school football game. They will be glad to oblige!