FB: American Southwest Conference

[Stephen1452]

At UMHB we have always had our students behind the end line. HSU has also been doing it for a long time.

[Toby Taff]

UMHBalum-n-Catland

That's what I said, but you know how seminary profs are when it comes to writing. 

[Bill McCabe]

UMHB and HSU students make a lot of noise.  I think it makes a great atmosphere.  Hope a lot of the UMHB fans make it to Brownwood for HPU and to Abilene in a few weeks for HSU.

[Josh Bowerman]

umhb8904--

Tell nabhi that we miss him in here, and that I missed him in Abilene.  Maybe if there's a game over Thanksgiving...

[minni]

hpudad,
Dont know the rule, didnt know the rule existed.  Before the game we as spectators were asked to back up some and we backed up to where the referee told us to move to.  Im not sure about the playoffs, and maybe some UMHB fans can help but they set out do not cross signs, or something like that.  But as far as the regular season, the referee's and the NCAA seem to be a little lax with that stuff.  Still i think whether we are 12 or 2 feet the players still hear what is being said.  I do know for a fact that the couch crews of both HSU and UMHB do not exist during the playoffs.  Some rule about noise makers in the playoffs or something queer like that.  It just takes away from the atmosphere to me.

[baddog]

minni -- Doesn't the NCAA rule have to do with artificial noisemakers? Maybe if we all ate plenty of bean burritos at La Popular before the game . . . Well, the noisemakers would be "natural" and it would add the "atmosphere" you like.

[sthrncwby]

I have seen referees inforce the rule only when opposing coaches complain.  Teams come to Stormy Shelton Stadium (HSU) and the couch crew is annoying.  If coaches complain the refs will move 'em back, but not totally off.

[Josh Bowerman]

The carne asada burritos at La Popular are better, baddog!   

[Bill McCabe]

What's the thought on TLU - ETBU?  Is ETBU the team of 2 years ago?  I thought TLU wouldn't lose another game going into HSU

[eagle]

TLU has a good chance to run the table until the last game, they have the talent and hopefully the hunger. They are getting bit by the injury bug a little though. I don't think that ETBU is the team of 2 years ago yet, however I think they are getting better. TLU has to go into ETBU's house and be hungry and ready to play or their season could backslide. You gotta walk the walk as well as talk the talk. I know this will start a big stink but I don't think it is not out of the realm of possibility for TLU to knock off HSU at home IF they go undeated up to that game. Let the hits begin from HSU supporters.

[cgmatch]

Here is an article on LC's Desmond Pittman from today's The Town Talk.  He spent all last year on the practice squad and constanly made plays on the defense.  I am glad to see him doing good for himself, and for the wildcats.....

http://www.thetowntalk.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051005/SPORTS/510050322/1006

[minni]

im not going to hit you hard, but just know coach k will have the boys ready especially if they win against UMHB.  coming to your house undeafeted, oh yea the cowboys will show up, you better believe that.  you have you opinion and i have mine, nah this year is still not the year of the bulldogs, not yet.  go boys!!

[eagle]

Love the word if in your post minni.

[sthrncwby]

It would depend on the UMHB game.  If HSU beats UMHB, TLU wont have a chance.  The cowboys would be riding a high that would take them deep into the playoffs.

[Josh Bowerman]

Very nice article about Willamette coach Mark Speckman on the front page of today's edition of USA Today.  Pat references it on the front page, but here's a link if you'd like to check it out:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2005-10-04-willamette-speckman_x.htm

Thought it might be of special interest to the UMHB fans who have played the Bearcats each of the last two years.