FB: American Southwest Conference

[Bill McCabe]

hpudad,  We were new to d3 football 2 years ago.  Our son transferred to UMHB and it was an incredible experience.  We soon learned about the d3football web site and I've learned a great deal from it.  Hope your experience at HPU will be as much fun as ours at UMHB.

[IRONHAND]

NEW TO TO THE MESSAGE BOARD AND D3 FOOTBALL. MY SON IS A FRESHMAN AT UMHB AND REPORTED FOR FOOTBALL MONDAY. MY DAUGHTER TRANSFERRED TO UMHB FROM TARLETON WHEN WE FOUND OUT THAT'S WHERE HER BROTHER WAS GOING. THIS LOOKS LIKE A GREAT WAY TO KEEP UP WITH WHAT'S GOING ON. THANKS TO ALL WHO GOT IT GOING.

GO UMHB!!!

[Toby Taff]

Kelly,

So, when it comes time for college for the kids which way do you push...

MHB or Linfield?

[Kelly Boggs]

I first became acquainted with DIII when UMHB entered the fray. However, Linfield has been my training ground (though I do listen to at least part of every UMHB game via the Internet). We moved from Austin to McMinnville 6 years ago. The Cat's have a rich tradition and a great following. The atmosphere at the games is wonderful. When in Austin, I had season tickets to the University of Texas. Today, you couldn't give them to me. I will take the DIII experience and my Wildcat tickets over DI every time.

HPU... I think you will enjoy the DIII experience at Brownwood.

I have to add that I think D3.com adds to the experience. Whether you post or not, the site makes it easy to follow your team and track all the DIII conferences.

GO UMHB! GO LINFIELD!

[Kelly Boggs]

Toby,

We hope the kids will choose UMHB. Even though when the time comes we could still be a long way from Belton, both sets of grandparents will be nearby, so I think we could all survive the separation.

I will need to write more - and sell more of what I write - wherever they choose to go. Given the fact that few students finish their degrees in 4 years these days, there is a distinct possibility that I could have four in college at the same time. Most assuredly, I will have three. Can you say, $$$ka-ching$$$?

[cover2]

Alum in Cat land:  I'm a huge D3 fan also but I'll take your UT season tix!!

[Kelly Boggs]

Hey cover,

They weren't the greatest seats in the house. While they were on the 40 yard line, they were in the upper deck. If you know anything about DKR-Memorial Stadium then you know that most punts never got high enough to make to our level!

[kickhoe]

I like the new forum......

DIII football is awesome!!!  I was attending HSU back in 1990 when they brought football back to the 40 Acres.  Back then it was NAIA.....a poor man's version of DIII....I am so glad that HSU moved up to DIII.  The competition has been great and it is nice to see the ASC become more and more competitive nationally every year. 

It looks like HSU and UMHB are going to fight it out again this year.  TLU and ETBU could also make it interesting.

GO COWBOYS!!!!

[jyoung]

Good looking board, not that I had a ton of post, however would you check and reset.

Thanks

Let's  play football!

[Zmotion10 out on 2]

Hello all!  I'm also new to this board and to D-III.  My son transfered to HSU from a D-II school and he was a late transfer so we just barley made it.  I hope that he can be one of those impact players the other HSU posters mentioned.  They have so many over there it is amazing.  Ok well I'll be a regular on here and like most of you I can't wait to get this thing going.

I'll also be on hand to watch practice on Friday and the scrimmage on Saturday!

Go Cowboys!

Z~

[CruAlum39]

How is everyone out there? I know most of you by what u post as i have been a constant reader of this ASC message board, but never replied.  Now that i can no longer play D III football, i figure this is the next best thing.  I am really looking forward to this upcoming season and cannot wait to watch my first UMHB game from the stands (although i would rather watch from the field!)  I have a lot of respect for all teams in this conference and look forward to talking football with all of you for the 2005 season.  GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

GO CRU!!!

[imad3fanatic]

39

Sure will miss you in the middle of the Cru defense. You were fun to watch for the three years I saw you play.

Pat

Congratulations on a great addition to the site!!

[CruAlum39]

i posted a message earlier in the evening, however i do not see it on the main ASC message board.  Excuse the noobie but why is that?

[dsc]

Welcome to all the new posters.  Z-10, you'll have to keep us posted on the Cowboys...some of us live a l-o-n-g way from Abilene...e.g. Washington, DC...we need a "reporter."

Cru-39, did you "find" your first posting?  This is new to all of us, but here is a suggestion.  Look up at the top and you'll see a "baby face/profile."  Click it.  Then on the left are some options.  Click on "Look and layout preferences."  Then on the right there are more options and squares to check.  Click on:  "Show most recent posts at top."  Click  the update...lower right and then the next time you open the ASC Board, the posts will be in descending order with the newest one listed  FIRST.  I have found this works for me.  Also, remember to click on the "preview" ...check it over, then click on the "post".  Once you do that, your posting is launched.

I hope this helps.  It is only a start...you can experiment further on your own.

For "moving" banners, highlight what you want, then click on "M" =Marqueedsc

[CruAlum39]

ahhhh... the noobie gets it, new posts are at the end now, not the beginning...

IRONHAND--- i think your son and daughter will thoroughly enjoy their experience at UMHB.  I graduated in May and  had a great four years there.  The coaches there are phenomenal and i am sure your son will love to play for them.  What position does your son play???

As far as Cru football goes... I think they have a chance to go a long ways again this year.  We are returning many of our starters and also a large group of freshmen that got significant playing time last year.  They are definitely a very talented bunch.  However, The ASC is getting tougher and tougher each year and i think that fact may play a role in a key loss to a ASC powerhouse such as UMHB or HSU.  TLU gave the Cru a scare early last year and is definitely on the rise.  Their defense was young and if they have improved it will make them a lot tougher of an opponent this year.  ETBU can never be counted out... they have too much talent that just needs to be tapped and if it is, we could see the 2003 season all over again.  

I am getting my fix of football now that i am coaching linebackers for the Harker Heights Knights, and loving it.  But i still cant wait to get back and watch a good ol' DIII football game!

GO CRU, GO KNIGHTS!!!