FB: American Southwest Conference

Bill McCabe · October 10, 2005, 02:53:46 PM

Ron, I agree with your point. I read in the Temple paper that Coach Fred said the team was not playing well, but you hope to get out of that type a game with a win. From what I heard, HPU played very well, particularly on defense. If UMHB makes the 1st down at the HPU 7, the game is over. Great play by the HPU defense and an even greater drive. I hope that propels them to a good finish for their season.

dballa · October 10, 2005, 02:59:23 PM

Bill there were a lot of if's in that game. If Bolden would have interecepted a pass late in the game he would have scored a touchdown and it would have been UMHB having to make the comeback. If HPU didn't have 12 men on the field on an UMHB punt late in the game they wouldn't have been able to run down the clock as much as they did. If PJ Williams wouldn't have dropped a wide open pass it would have been a touchdown. There were a lot of if's in that game but only one result.

proudmcmdad · October 10, 2005, 03:18:40 PM

Josh, you seem to take everything I say way too seriously.

Main part of the post was that the ASC is getting stronger top to bottom.

Several posters were saying if ETBU and MHB won out they could get into the playoffs. McM is in the same position and probably has the same chance as ETBU, who over the last couple of years is the most inconsistent team in the conference. They have a lot of talent, just don't come to play every week.

McM has won 4 games this year after only 2 all of last year. They have 1 of the most exciting players in the league and a team that is beginning to believe that they can win ever week. McM is going to show up and play hard every week and the overall level of talent has improved. We might not win out the season but the opposing team is going to know that they were in a ball game.

Josh Bowerman · October 10, 2005, 03:27:23 PM

I don't actually disagree w/ you, proud. In fact, I think that you are probably right on the money. I was just pointing out that UMHB may have slipped a notch as another possible explaination. If they come back and win out, then your original post would be spot-on.

As far asMcM goes, their across-the-board talent is noticeably upgraded--I can tell just by looking at the guys in their uniforms. Bigger and more athletic-looking. Also faster. And, I assume, have worked out several of the kinks from the Austin College game I saw.

Uniforms are cool looking, too.

hsuposse · October 10, 2005, 03:57:34 PM

One thing that everyone needs to remember about ETBU or UMHB winning out is the fact that HSU is playing both of them at home. Actually, HSU is playing the next 4 out of the last 5 games in Abilene. We all know that it's pretty hard to pull off a win at HSU, especially two years in a row.

Bill McCabe · October 10, 2005, 03:58:36 PM

dballa, I agree with you. From what I can gather, HPU played the better game. My point was UMHB still had a chance to win the game, but they didn't. HPU made the plays.

Bill McCabe · October 10, 2005, 03:59:49 PM

hsuposse, Beating HSU is the point in winning out. That is the only chance either team has in my opinion to get into the playoffs. I think HSU has to win one of the two.

minni · October 10, 2005, 05:46:03 PM

Dont worry about da boys in Abilene, just bring your team to us and we will be ready to play them.

That sucka from ETBU that has been talkin trash to everyone, come to Abilene this weekend watch the game and then get on here and talk trash. IF ETBU can find a way to win I will hush, but we lost one time on our home field during conference during my four years of playing. Also you are coming to Abilene on homecoming, being the second best team in the conference (according to records, i didnt say talent cause you still havent played anyone), and when you start talking trash on here you better have something to go behind it. Ive got 3 conference championships, 2 trips to the playoffs, and a Band of Brothers like you wouldnt believe! Not that Im a veteran or anything, but dont come on here as a rookie and start bashing the veterans.

Oh by the way our rings dont say three-peat anywhere on them but i dont wear that ring. Ive got a couple others I wear. And three-peat is not something we hang our hats on. In fact we have a little saying around the fieldhouse that some who live in the past should adopt: Hats off to the past and sleeves up to the future!

News Flash: The injury bird came to my shoulder today and told me the wreckin ball they call Q will be ready this weekend. We shall see. The three headed monster will be back in the backfield. Watchout now!!!

Bill McCabe · October 10, 2005, 05:56:12 PM

minni, why are you so angry?

minni · October 10, 2005, 11:36:55 PM

well there are a couple reasons. I dont get to play the game i love anymore. I have to play Intramural Flag football. Also, this fella coming on here talkin mess about SID's and them beating the 14th ranked TLU Tigers is crap. Come beat the third ranked HSU Cowboys and you can put that in an article. TLU is not even in the top 50 in the nation. Dont get me wrong they are a good team and I am not taking anything away from them but they are just not quite there yet. Also, what happened two years ago is just that two years ago. Field goal or not we beat them but that is in the past. We went there last year and beat them again on their homecoming. They are coming here to Abilene this year and we will see what they are made of. Come beat us and put that in article. Sorry Bill I just get frustrated when someone comes on here and just disrespects people. But dont expect to come here and talk trash and not expect someone to fire right back at you. Ok Im done with this post. Go Cowboys!!!!

crualum04 · October 10, 2005, 11:38:05 PM

UMHB has beaten HSU the last two times they played in Abilene. Saturdays game reminded me of the stagg bowl game. To much of one play and not enough of others. Hopefully the crusaders will use this win as a motivator and not a let down. Let's go cru!!! Go to work this week and bounce back strongly against SRSU. You have to play SRSU first then you can worry about HSU.

tripled14 · October 10, 2005, 11:39:35 PM

Quote from: minni on October 10, 2005, 05:46:03 PM
Dont worry about da boys in Abilene, just bring your team to us and we will be ready to play them.

That sucka from ETBU that has been talkin trash to everyone, come to Abilene this weekend watch the game and then get on here and talk trash. IF ETBU can find a way to win I will hush, but we lost one time on our home field during conference during my four years of playing. Also you are coming to Abilene on homecoming, being the second best team in the conference (according to records, i didnt say talent cause you still havent played anyone), and when you start talking trash on here you better have something to go behind it. Ive got 3 conference championships, 2 trips to the playoffs, and a Band of Brothers like you wouldnt believe! Not that Im a veteran or anything, but dont come on here as a rookie and start bashing the veterans.

Oh by the way our rings dont say three-peat anywhere on them but i dont wear that ring. Ive got a couple others I wear. And three-peat is not something we hang our hats on. In fact we have a little saying around the fieldhouse that some who live in the past should adopt: Hats off to the past and sleeves up to the future!

News Flash: The injury bird came to my shoulder today and told me the wreckin ball they call Q will be ready this weekend. We shall see. The three headed monster will be back in the backfield. Watchout now!!!

Has the issue of steroids in d3football been discussed here? Sounds like roid rage!

minni · October 11, 2005, 12:32:16 AM

Crualum, you are correct one was a conference game and one was a playoff game. If you read my post you will see i was talking about conference games. But you are correct the last two times you have played at Shelton Stadium you have walked away with a win.

tripled14, Roid rage no. You havent seen that yet, but maybe i should be tested. Upset with people who think they are better than they are, yes. Just come to Abilene and see how they play football in West Texas. None of that stuff you do out in East Texas. So I open up an invitation to our tailgate party and you are welcome to bring your own meat. Then enjoy a football game. We will be starting around 11:30 with kickoff @ 2:00. We will be in the parking lot of the fieldhouse.

tripled14 · October 11, 2005, 01:16:13 AM

Minni, I appreciate the offer. but I am not an ETBU fan nor am I in East Texas. I was just simply taking up for the ETBU SID becuase he does a great job. So does the HSU SID. My beef is not with you or HSU, just that idiot Bowerman.

Pat Coleman · October 11, 2005, 04:06:30 AM

Quote from: tripled14 on October 10, 2005, 11:39:35 PM
Has the issue of steroids in d3football been discussed here? Sounds like roid rage!

Quote from: tripled14 on October 11, 2005, 01:16:13 AM
My beef is not with you or HSU, just that idiot ...

Rage, indeed.