FB: American Southwest Conference

[Bill McCabe]

Ron, Any other contenders or do you think Sellers is a lock?  I'm anxious to see him play.

[CruGuy]

I think still not having played three big games and two of them being against the conference leaders nobody on the McMurry team could be considered a lock...if he plays like that against UMHB and HSU though and leads McMurry to a conference championship tie, he has got to be the player of the year.

[Stephen1452]

This is in reply to the comments about the brown shirts being worn by the UMHB students at the HSU game. The shirt goes along with one of the chants that we have, plus UMHB and HSU colors are the same, so we decided to do something different to distinguish ourselves from HSU. Basically it was something random and fun.

[cruprez]

Congrats Cru on a well earned victory over HSU....I have no doubt the two teams will meet again later next month!   Speaking of kudos----the Cowboy Band was very good Saturday, as usual. 

Stay focused, CRU

GO CRU
and for what it's worth---I liked the brown shirts and LOVED the signs!

[cruprez]

On the issue of size....it wasn't just the physical size of the players--it was the size of their desire.....

[Bill McCabe]

Stephen1452,  Maybe I'm too much of a traditionalist, but I like it when people wear the school's colors.   The spirit was great, but next time wear purple!   Although, I'm also superstitious, so if we meet up with HSU again, wear the brown shirts!!!!  Don't want to mess with the karma.

[Bill McCabe]

Crukid,  If Sellers leads McMurry to a tie of the conference championship, he is a lock for MVP!

[proudmcmdad]

Kickhoe, I am with you.  HSU band is what D3 bands should be like, having fun - being unique - and not a bad band either.

I think the entire McM team responded to a new coaching staff and philosophy.  Sellers kick started the transformation to a good football team, but the whole team is playing with renewed confidence.  I got slammed by a few for calling Sellers an Adam King lookalike after the 1st game, but he plays much the same way as King did in his sophomore and junior year.  King was more polished but Sellers has a strong arm and tremendous quickness and speed for a quarterback.  HSU and MHB may be able to contain Sellers a little but I believe the McM team will deliver on offense and it is going to be how many points can HSU and MHB score to see who wins and by how much.

[Toby Taff]

Kickhoe, I am with you.  HSU band is what D3 bands should be like, having fun - being unique - and not a bad band either.

I think the entire McM team responded to a new coaching staff and philosophy.  Sellers kick started the transformation to a good football team, but the whole team is playing with renewed confidence.  I got slammed by a few for calling Sellers an Adam King lookalike after the 1st game, but he plays much the same way as King did in his sophomore and junior year.  King was more polished but Sellers has a strong arm and tremendous quickness and speed for a quarterback.  HSU and MHB may be able to contain Sellers a little but I believe the McM team will deliver on offense and it is going to be how many points can HSU and MHB score to see who wins and by how much.

You may be right, but from McMurry's scores over the course of the season, it seems like the D has some issues.  A D with issues against either offense when clicking will lead to a very high scoring output.  HSU is now up against the proverbial wall.  One loss could cost them the championship.  I'd expect a gunslinging demonstration on Saturday, and if MCM can't stop QJones at the line, he could go for a ton of yards.  Same thing against MHB.  If you can't stop the run, they have some hosses that will gut your d-line.

[CwbyFann]

First of all, great job by the UMHB football PLAYERS and COACHES!!!

I would also like to remind all of the HSU fans and alunmi that if and when we win out we will still be in the playoffs, and hopefully we will have a chance to reconcile the unfortunate events that took place on and off the field Saturday.  It seems if everyone has forgotten that HSU dominated UMHB last last season and then was defeated in the playoffs.  I also apologize for the actions of some of HSU fans.  However, I have watched a few UMHB and HSU football games and played in many.  I assure you that the UMHB fans are no angels.  I and my wife (as a cheerleader) have been called every thinkable obscenity by UMHB fans.  I remember one particular incident in Belton where a group of girls (you could smell the booz coming off them on the field ) called me things that are illegal in 49 states. 
It is entirely unfair to judge the entire University and Alumni by the actions of a few.  I also recall running out of gas in Abilene the night before a game against UMHB and the one person who stopped to help was the sister of a UMHB player who had stayed in Abilene to watch the game. 

I have a few more closing comments: Jordy wasn't running for his life he was holding the ball too stinkin' long when he had people open.  You sit in the pocket for 5 seconds and not get sacked.(He will get better)
UMHB trash talkers go ahead and take your shots,  but trash the team or the institution.  If you live in a glass house you should not throw stones.\
Pottsy (EAD)

[CwbyFann]

Sorry I meant do not trash the team or institution.  My bad

[CwbyFann]

I may be wrong but I don't think there is a restriction on how many players can travel in the ASC, except in the playoffs. (52)

[Norman]

I think that the MCM and HSU game this week will be a great one!  In my opinion, these 10 factors should make for a great game:

1.  First time since 99 that MCM is playing for something other than town respect, or as a spoiler.

2. Solid coaching from both sides.

3.  First time since 2000, that MCM has an offense that can actually put points on the board.

4.  New rejuvinated leadership for MCM.

5.  8:00 game "UNDER THE LIGHTS" (great for both teams)

6.  First time in who knows when, that HSU is playing MCM after a big loss. (MCM beware, Def better get ready)

7.  Playing at Shotwell stadium (this brings more people, media, etc...)

8.  HSU best passing efficiency vs the #1 team in the ASC in int. (although MCM throws their fair share).

9.  Both good defenses vs the run

10.  Ty Sellers......When will Jorden Neal be ready, or will he redshirt again?

[CwbyFann]

I'm pretty sure Jordan is taking his medical.

[minni]

No excuses!!! I have been avoiding this for as long as possible.  

I talked smack and was told it would be backed up, and was let down.  But I have no excuses.  We didnt play good and just didnt show up to play.  Yes we got beat by a better team on staurday.  If both teams were to line up and play their absolute best I am not completely sure who would win.  Both teams are excellent football teams and my dream would to have them play in Salem against each other.  Just my BIG dream.

I have been thinking though about all the classless converstaions, and about students and stuff.  It happens at both institutions.  I havent attended a game in Belton in the stands.  Always on the field.  Not real sure what goes on other than the things being said to players as the Warm up in front of the UMHB couch cru.  Lets just say Pat would ban me from the site.  As players you hear things but just learn not to turn around and acknowledge them.  You only fuel the fire.  Also as fans are departing the game Saturday I was flipped off numerous times bu UMHB fans because I was wearing my HSU PurpleOut shirt.  So just know it happens at both "BAPTIST"(if you want to label them that) universities.  So this crap about people being harassed or whatever Im sorry it happened, but just know that neither schools are perfect schools.  

A post earlier talked about not being on top forever.  True you are not on top forever, but you know we still havent been knocked off the top of the totum(spelling?) pole just yet.  True we did get beat this last weekend but we still are in the drivers seat for the conference championship and we still have the Automatic Qualifiers position if we win out.  So say what you want but we win we are in.  We dont have to wait and see come selection sunday.  True UMHB did help their cause and it would be a tragedy if they dont get it but, we win we are in.  Your reign at the top sometime will end, im not arguing that, but just know we are still at the top of that pole for now.

This week I would expect some differences at practice and some differences on the field and probably even in the locker room.  Sure the coaches can do things but if the seniors do not do something about what happened this past weekend then HSU doenst deserve the Stagg bowl they so desire every year.  As a cowboy it is time to nut up and play.  Our backs are against the wall and every game for here on out is a playoff game and should be treated like so.  Lose and go home.  that is just something that should be on the minds of the team.  It is time to step up and show everyone and not rely on the jersey you put on every week.

Pottsy I agree with Cwbyfann  EAD