FB: American Southwest Conference

[Ron Boerger]

I'm going to be at the TLU-Trinity game on Saturday - does anyone know if Matador Stadium has wireless networking available?  I'd be happy to post a few in-progress reports from the game if so.

I can use the cell phone if not, but since it doesn't have a real keyboard it's painful.

[golden_dome]

Since there aren't any other MC posters on here, some thoughts on the 47-44 MC-Millsaps OT game and the conference.

MC dominated the first half leading 24-3 and was driving late in the 3rd quarter to potentially go up 31-10. MC fumbled a pitch that Millsaps picked up and ran back for a TD to make it 24-17. MC answered with a couple scores to go back up 34-17 midway through the 4th.

MC was driving again with 5:34 left to potentially go up 41-24 or 37-24 before another fumble around the Millsaps' 30. Millsaps drove the field to pull within 34-31. MC stopped Millsaps and forced a punt with 2:14 left, then picked up a 1st down that should have ended the game.

After the 3rd down play there was about 42 seconds on the game clock when the 40-second play clock was set, but MC's tailback was slow to get up and the official blew the whistle. The kid jumped up and ran off right after the whistle went off, but the play clock was reset to 25 on the dead ball adding 7-8 seconds to the game. Then MC had a bad punt snap that allowed Millsaps to kick the tying field goal with a couple seconds left.

Just an odd ending to an odd game. I was impressed to see MC win in OT because Millsaps had all the momentum and I'm sure the MC guys were stunned. Shaffer was 5-5 for 44 yards and 2 TD's in OT.

Neither team played a clean game although it was a great game, lots of mistakes and penalties. MC had 3 fumbles to no turnovers for Millsaps and still won. Adam Shaffer completed 26-33 with 4TD's and no picks. It was an impressive showing because I think Millsaps is good again and is going to win that league. They lost a lot but they 10 total starters back and the new guys were impressive physically. They will be good and I just don't see them losing to Depauw or Trinity. That will be a very good win for the ASC when the season is over.

I don't think there's any question MC is improved but made too many mistakes and again gave up too many big plays that almost lost the game. The Millsaps' QB completed 3 passes for 121 yards and 2 TD's in the final 9 minutes. Up until then, MC was very good on defense holding the Millsaps offense to just over 200 yards offense.

Overall, a good opening weekend for the ASC. HSU gets a big win over a good Whitworth team, MC picks up a big win over Millsaps, LC was impressive and McMurry almost beats another one of the SCAC favorites in Trinity. ETBU was down 14-13 to UW-Lacrosse heading into the 4th quarter. A good start to the season.

[drinkxs.com]

did anyone see the MHB scrimmage against the mexican team

[used2b]

Chris Brooks,

     Congrats on the awesome stat site and pictures that were taken on the MC/Millsaps game. That website MC has is great!

[Toby Taff]

Here's an article that may be a little scary for us Crusader fans.

http://www.tdtnews.com/story/2009/09/08/60478

[etbualum]

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2123936

ETBU Coaches show on ustream from last night.

Tigers also had about 750 people here for a jv game yesterday.  Junior Tigers beat Austin College 28-17.

[crufootball]

Here's an article that may be a little scary for us Crusader fans.

http://www.tdtnews.com/story/2009/09/08/60478

I will admit that does not make me jump for joy however I am hopeful our offense will be good enough that our defense does not have to be perfect to start the season.

[Bill McCabe]

Tucker was a very good defensive player and his return should strengthen the defense.  They must be comfortable with their running backs.  The loss of the kicker is a concern.

[cowboyfan]

WOW!!! The loss of the KICKER is a big Deal for UMHB. It affects all aspects. You Beat HSU twice last year by less than a FG 1 game and a FG the next. I like our chances with the "Indefinite Suspension" Tough blow possibly for Cru fans though. Hard to imagine coach Fred being nervous about the start of the season.

[D O.C.]

Interjecting between the Crusader woes.........

Alright you Cowboys, before you come West again, I've got to know!
        Bob Wills       or       Ernest Tubbs?
        Janis Joplin      or      Big Momma Thorton?
        Clint Black    or      George Strait?
        Fever Tree      or      Sir Douglas Quintet?
        Buddy Holly   or      Roy Orbison?
        Willie  Nelson   or       Kenny Rogers?
        Joe Ely      or      Don Henley?
        Blind Lemon Jefferson    or      Stevie Ray?
        Freddie Fender      or      The German Polka All-Stars?

   

[wildcat11]

Cowboy fans headed out to Oregon this week:  Catdomealumni.com's blog "ADvantage Catdome" just posted up your one stop shop for all of your game time needs for this Saturday.  There are links to some great spots to get your grub on after the game and a the location of the Tailgate area at Linfield games.

Catdomealumni.com's ADvantage Catdome: Week 1: Linfield Vs. Hardin-Simmons Google Map

[Ralph Turner]

Interjecting between the Crusader woes.........

Alright you Cowboys, before you come West again, I've got to know!
        Bob Wills             
        Janis Joplin      
   George Strait
           Sir Douglas Quintet
        Buddy Holly   
        Willie  Nelson   
   Don Henley
           Stevie Ray
        Freddie Fender   

   

[Kelly Boggs]

LC pounds Bacone, 59-21: http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20090906/SPORTS09/909060319/1050/Louisiana-College-pounds-Bacone--59-21

[crudbdad]

did anyone see the MHB scrimmage against the mexican team

I was there. Somewhat hard to tell the outcome. The Mexico team was huge across both lines. Some of their players looked to have D1 size. Our 1st teams played them even, but the 1's played 2 series in the 1st half only; more in the 2nd half. 2nd and 3rd defense struggled as the other team played their starters the entire game. I thought the 1's moved the ball efficiently on offense with Daniels looking like his old self. First D only gave up one score on a busted scramble leading to a long pass that one of the db's stopped his pursuit. A big concern I have is with the kicking game. If Munoz is out "indefintely" we may have a big issue. The kid that kicked struggled, but hopefully he was nervous being under the bright lights for the 1st time. Hopefully the suspension won't be for the entire season, but you never know with those things.

[cowboyfan]

Alright you Cowboys, before you come West again, I've got to know!
        Bob Wills       or       Ernest Tubbs?
        Janis Joplin      or      Big Momma Thorton?
       Clint Black    or      George Strait?
       Fever Tree      or      Sir Douglas Quintet?
       Buddy Holly   or      Roy Orbison?
       Willie  Nelson   or       Kenny Rogers?
       Joe Ely      or      Don Henley?
       Blind Lemon Jefferson    or      Stevie Ray?
       Freddie Fender      or      The German Polka All-Stars?

   

Bob Wills
Janis Joplin
King George
Neither
Buddy Holly
WILLIE
Joe Ely
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Freddie Fender