FB: American Southwest Conference

[@d3jason]

Haha funny guys. No picks?

Well, just off the top of my head. At quarterback the conference does lose some talent in Feaster (HSU), McLaughlin (LC) and Morales(SRSU).

There are several experienced guys returning in Mullin (Mc), Bailey (UMHB), Harris (ETBU) and Reyer (MC). Bunger showed some diverse skills for an improving TLU. I assume Taylor Byrd will start for HSU after doing so a couple of years ago when Feaster went down.

Having seen five of the six and not putting down the others, I'd have to go with Mullin for his mixture of size, athleticism and accuracy.

[Bill McCabe]

Typo, I apologise.

Just kidding with you.  Great question.

[Ralph Turner]

Typo, I apologise.

And then you tweak us with a British spelling of the word!   

[Warren Thompson]

Typo, I apologise.

And then you tweak us with a British spelling of the word!  

I bet he does remember to rotate the tyres on his 4-door saloon. Let's hope he recycles his empty aluminium beer and soda cans rather than tossing them in the nearest dust bin -- the latter would clearly be dishonourable.    

[etbu27]

I mean I did share a quick banter on the subject with my neighbours...half past last hour. haha 

[Ralph Turner]

I mean I did share a quick banter on the subject with my neighbours...half past last hour. haha 

+1!   

[hasanova]

I mean I did share a quick banter on the subject with my neighbours...half past last hour. haha 

+1!   

Saw a video the other day with a British singer (sorry, his name escapes me) talking about being honoured to "chuck out" the first pitch at a Major League baseball game.  He said 18.44 meters is farther than you think when you're actually out on the pitch. 

[Ralph Turner]

For some reason, "27.432 meters between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." as written by the English version of Red Smith just doesn't seem to be close to perfection.

[baddog]

One of my old Bible professors at HSU shared this reflection on England:
Funny thing -- if you are poor, inbred, and in the Unites States, you are a redneck. If you are rich, inbred, and in England, you are royalty!

I recently caught a rerun of the old "All in the Family" series in which Archie Bunker said something like, "England is a country in which the only person who is not a queeen is the Queen."

Oh, well, since England was in the conversation . . .

[reve3389]

I think Koby Parker has to be considered 1 of the top O-lineman for the ASC this year.

[Ralph Turner]

Final Directors' Cup Standings

58   American Southwest Texas Tyler 278.50
73   American Southwest McMurry (Tex.) 232.25
109 American Southwest Mary Hardin Baylor (Tex.) 182.00
147 American Southwest Hardin-Simmons (Tex.) 125.00
152 American Southwest Texas Lutheran 118.00
157 American Southwest Louisiana 114.00
232 American Southwest Concordia (Tex.) 55.00
236 American Southwest Howard Payne (Tex.) 50.00
236 American Southwest Mississippi College 50.00
276 American Southwest East Texas Baptist 25.00
276 American Southwest Texas at Dallas, University of 25.00

East Division teams in Bold.

Ozarks and LeTourneau, and Schreiner and SRSU did not have a team compete in the NCAA post-season events this season.

[etbu27]

Aside from UTT the east looks pretty pathetic. 

PS I hope everyone had a fantastic Fathers Day!

[etbu27]

Read today that LC is picked to finish 2nd in conference despite losing their QB and having a somewhat questionable defense. McM to finish 3rd which is quite possible but considering their schedule I cannot see them doing this. After @SFA-@UTSA-@UMHB to open....followed by their home opener against us. Who return more starters and played a tight game last year. Will they be healthy enough? I doubt it, but there is no denying it will be a great game. I see them coming into their home opener 0-3 with at least 3 starters out with injury. Then late in the season the other 2 big games they have are also back to back. HSU then @LC. Idk about this. I thought this was a little high for their final D3 year. Then again....Who am i?

Thoughts?

[Bill McCabe]

Read today that LC is picked to finish 2nd in conference despite losing their QB and having a somewhat questionable defense. McM to finish 3rd which is quite possible but considering their schedule I cannot see them doing this. After @SFA-@UTSA-@UMHB to open....followed by their home opener against us. Who return more starters and played a tight game last year. Will they be healthy enough? I doubt it, but there is no denying it will be a great game. I see them coming into their home opener 0-3 with at least 3 starters out with injury. Then late in the season the other 2 big games they have are also back to back. HSU then @LC. Idk about this. I thought this was a little high for their final D3 year. Then again....Who am i?

Where was HSU picked?  I agree with you, I think McM could very easily start 0-3.  Why in the world are they playing SFA?

Thoughts?

[Ralph Turner]

Read today that LC is picked to finish 2nd in conference despite losing their QB and having a somewhat questionable defense. McM to finish 3rd which is quite possible but considering their schedule I cannot see them doing this. After @SFA-@UTSA-@UMHB to open....followed by their home opener against us. Who return more starters and played a tight game last year. Will they be healthy enough? I doubt it, but there is no denying it will be a great game. I see them coming into their home opener 0-3 with at least 3 starters out with injury. Then late in the season the other 2 big games they have are also back to back. HSU then @LC. Idk about this. I thought this was a little high for their final D3 year. Then again....Who am i?

Thoughts?

Where was HSU picked?  I agree with you, I think McM could very easily start 0-3.  Why in the world are they playing SFA?

HSU is picked 4th.