FB: American Southwest Conference

Spirit_of_66 · September 14, 2005, 11:07:20 AM

Have you guys seen McMurry's new uniforms? I think that the uniforms are the best that they have ever had, ever. It is a classic look. But the helmet decals are horific. I like the Alabama look better. That is a cheesy arrowhead logo. It is not a clean look.

Edited to fix really long link

Stephen1452 · September 14, 2005, 11:13:35 AM

For all of you going to the UMHB/TLU game this weekend there is going to be a tailgate party at the Walmart in Belton.

You get either a sausage wrap, chips, and a drink or

A turkey leg and a drink for $2.

The party will start at 3 pm and end at 5:30.

There will also be tshirts on sale along with face painting!

Spirit_of_66 · September 14, 2005, 11:15:33 AM

Quote from: Josh Bowerman on September 14, 2005, 10:18:44 AM
I might be able to rustle up a Shiner or two!

Thanks for the compliment, 66. I'd still like to know who I'm typing to, though.

Josh her is a riddle:

The room had a glass door, but the window faced Parramore.

It was three high, but the letters were five across.

It is here that you know me, but it is Wilford Moore that is my legacy.

Figure it out.

eagle · September 14, 2005, 11:40:40 AM

My picks
MISSISSIPPI College
HSU
TLU by 3 (Can't go against my team)
McMurray
ETBU
Rhodes
CNU
Mount Union
Linfield

Josh Bowerman · September 14, 2005, 11:44:55 AM

I already had it down to that office. I just didn't know if it was Hatcher, Hilburn or El Guapo himself!

Josh Bowerman · September 14, 2005, 11:46:11 AM

Actually, I wondered when you would join in here, TH. You in El Paso still at the Sun Bowl?

Ron Boerger · September 14, 2005, 12:32:27 PM

GF, your avatar is busted

Spirit_of_66 · September 14, 2005, 12:41:49 PM

Been busy dude. I am still in the FWT (Far West Texas) and Sul Ross still sucks. The best running back ever was Bobo Comacho. Get you some of that.

I figured I had to eventually check in to this party.

Did you understand the riddle? And how are CH and RS?

Josh Bowerman · September 14, 2005, 02:22:02 PM

Yup. Understood the riddle. Don't know about CH & RS--haven't seen either of them in probably 7 years.

Josh Bowerman · September 14, 2005, 02:43:33 PM

Ron, that avatar slaying is the funnies thing I've seen in quite some time! LMAO when I saw it!

Bill McCabe · September 14, 2005, 03:08:49 PM

Ron, what is your take on UMHB-TLU? How much differenct did Trinity look against TLU than AC?

Ron Boerger · September 14, 2005, 03:46:10 PM

Quote from: Bill McCabe on September 14, 2005, 03:08:49 PM
Ron, what is your take on UMHB-TLU? How much differenct did Trinity look against TLU than AC?

Trinity looked better, still room for improvement, but played a better game overall against a more dangerous opponent. As I said in this week's ATR, Trinity had a lot of drops in the deep passing game that could have increased the final margin by a TD or two. They were able to get some pressure on Sean Salinas, who like most QBs is not as effective running from linemen as he is sitting in the pocket.

MHB is more of a power running team. TLU was fairly effective against TU's run, especially early. UMHB is a better team on the ground so that is going to be a key area. I think MHB's secondary is probably more athletic and don't expect to see TLU's receivers get as open against UMHB as they did at times against TU.

TLU plays with a lot of heart and they are getting better talent. They already have fine coaching. It's still a year too soon to expect them to take one from UMHB, especially on the road. I think last week's game showed us that the Crusaders are well ahead of where they were this time last year.

baddog · September 15, 2005, 08:23:59 AM

Ron -- Thanks again for the help with the avatar.

From one who has seen neither TLU nor UMHB (nor any college football so far this season

) -- it sounds like UMHB is playing with a lot of confidence and TLU with increased ability and spirit. My "money" remains on UMHB (not in the Pete Rose sense)
However, it also appears that TLU is good enough to win if UMHB's confidence deteriorates into cockiness. I know that that kind of thing is always possible, but especiallly so with a team on the rise and with something to prove --such as TLU.
But, as I noted in my picks, UMHB is on another crusade and I do not see the above scenario happening.

Bill McCabe · September 15, 2005, 08:51:07 AM

I saw on the UMHB website that Anthony Johnson, CB, is not listed on the 2 deep roster. That is a significant loss for the CRU. TLU is going to throw the ball around. If UMHB gets a good pass rush, then I think they will be fine. Plus, they will need to control the ball with their running attack. Last year, I think UMHB had several turnovers. They can't do that again.

Ralph Turner · September 15, 2005, 08:54:17 AM

The McMurry press release is on the McM web site.

http://www.mcm.edu/sports/football/McMurryFBRelease9-14-05.pdf

Austin College is McMurry's 3rd most frequent opponent, having played the Roos 63 times since their first meeting in 1934. On that same list are HPU at 67 and SRSU with 75 contests.

Trinity and AC have played each other 69 times coming into this season.

http://www.trinity.edu/departments/athletics/football/ACpreview.htm

Are there any other series in the ASC in which more games have been played?