FB: American Southwest Conference

[Jerry Bawcom]

Thinking about "whether the numbers work" for D II is not the consideration for UMHB.  The primary matter is indeed the athletics philosophy for D III sports.  UMHB made a definitive change from D II to D III because it fit the overall philosophy of the university better.

I agree that many of the coaches in classes 1A -3A would feel that their football players would be excited to play in a first class stadium on a small college campus.

[Bill McCabe]

A nice stadium may bring some players to a school, but a winning program will bring a lot more. 

[TxFight]

A nice stadium may bring some players to a school, but a winning program will bring a lot more. 

and you put those 2 together and its got a chance to become a Monopoly 

[etbu27]

Id agree with most. Bill's point is a bit unnerving as well. I have a hard time imagining the stadium being valuable because I did go to a large 5A school and we easily averaged 10k at games. My transition to D-1 FCS the crowd sizes didnt even affect me. Then again these kids coming from towns that most havent heard of playing infront of that many could be a monster draw.

How long before the conference follows suit?

MC has a decent stadium, McM doesnt count...HSU is still a smaller and slightly awkward stadium. Other than that???
ETBU has plans of adding a new visitors locker room/training facility and a visitors grandstand...but thats tough.

[Kelly Boggs]

I will not begin to comment on any other ASC program because I don't know enough to be considered ignorant. I will reserve my comments to that which I know and that is LC. That said, IMO the Cat's are reloading. They are stocked at wide receiver and have a couple of QB's that can get the job done. One was granted a medical red-shirt this past season. The other will be a sophomore and is athletic as any QB in the conference (he needs to mature in the decision making department, if he does he will be dangerous). The O line and backs will also be solid. LC's offense will be just fine and give everyone fits.

The defense will once again be the key for LC. The Cats only lost a couple of players off of a very porous D. They will need much improvement over last year if the Cats are to compete with the upper echelon of the ASC.

[etbu27]

Thanks Kelly, Its nice to have a different view in here finally. LC can be kind of mysterious.

No offense to the HSU, UMHB or other ETBU fans.

[Toby Taff]

Thanks Kelly, Its nice to have a different view in here finally. LC can be kind of mysterious.

No offense to the HSU, UMHB or other ETBU fans.

you do know that Kelly is a UMHB alumnus, right? While he does offer the view from LC now that his son goes there and plays ball, he offers quality thoughts on the Cru as well.

[badgerwarhawk]

That's a hell of a nice looking stadium planned at UMHB.  I particularly like how they're incorporating the union building in with it.  Very unique venue.  Should help in recruiting.  Good luck with the project.

[etbu27]

I love this conference and I hope to be tied to it for the foreseeable future!

Maybe get a few rings in my house by the time im 50. 

And heck ya badger, the student center integration is my favorite part.

[etbu27]

Speaking of UMHB when are they planning on releasing the 2011 schedule?? Their non-conference opponents ought to be strong.

[crufootball]

UMHB typically does not release its schedule very early on this website or their own but unless something changes it will be the exact same schedule as last year just reversed. So our non-conference games will be UW-La Crosse and Southern Oregon.

[etbu27]

Oh wow... so both non conference games are at home....
Thats tough to beat.

[reve3389]

Former HSU Cowboy & ASC Defensive Lineman of the Year Hank Hornsby has qualified for the National Combine in Indianapolis coming up on April 15th & 16th.

[etbu27]

Great news for him, HSU and the ASC!

[crufootball]

UMHB has released it's schedule, going to be an awesome year with 6 home games and the only really long trip being to Mississippi.

9/10/2011     University of Wisconsin-La Crosse        Belton, TX              6:00 PM
9/17/2011     McMurry University                                Belton, TX              6:00 PM
9/24/2011     Hardin-Simmons University                    Abilene, TX             TBA
10/ 1/2011    Louisiana College                                  Belton, TX               1:00 PM
10/8/2011     Mississippi College                                Clinton, MS             6:00 PM
10/15/2011   Southern Oregon University                  Belton, TX              1:00 PM
10/22/2011   East Texas Baptist University                Belton, TX              2:00 PM
10/29/2011   Howard Payne University                      Brownwood, TX      2:00 PM
11/5/2011     Sul Ross State University                       Belton, TX               1:00 PM
11/12/2011   Texas Lutheran University                     Seguin, TX              TBA

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