FB: American Southwest Conference

[Ralph Turner]

I examine the impact on NCAA playoff possibilities if the ASC were to split into 2 conferences, what it would take and some of the possible outcomes.  Two Distinct Conferences

[Olinemom]

Thought it might be time to catch all my D3 friends up on the latest with RooCru:

[Page says he'll retire on June 30]

Athletic director worked to improve CCISD facilities
   JAVIER BECERRA, Caller-Times
    Published: January 23, 2007


Corpus Christi Independent School District athletic director Rick Page announced his retirement Monday, a tenure that won't officially end until his contract expires June 30. Before then, Page said he plans to carry on the duties he took over from Richard Avila in 2004.


"I will continue to be the athletic director and make all the necessary decisions," the 57-year-old Page said.

Once his time is up, Page will go to work for AssistantCoach Systems, a web-based athletic management software company based in Austin. Page said officials from ACS approached him about a position in December at the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association's national conference in Anaheim, Calif.

A week after returning home, Page received an offer.

"It's just one of those things that come up sometimes," he said. "I want to be clear that I was not looking for a job. I was fully intent on coming back. They made the offer, one I couldn't turn down. That's the way I'm going for now."

Page arrived in Corpus Christi after spending 12 years as an assistant athletic director in Bryan and immediately went to work on improving the district's facilities.

"One of first things we talked about when I got here were the scoreboards at our central sites," he said. "By the end of this year, we will have a new scoreboard and sound system at all six of our central site facilities, Buccaneer Stadium, Multipurpose Stadium, the baseball, softball and soccer fields and the natatorium."

Page also helped firm the district's transfer policies, which he said tightens up the transfer policies in CCISD and will prevent families from "school shopping" based on athletic programs.

Middle schools are now running the same schemes and systems as the high schools they feed into in all sports.

He signed the Aramark Corporation to do concessions at all central site athletic facilities which improved the revenue sources for the district and signed Titus Sports Marketing to research possible other revenues for the district including naming rights and scoreboard signage among other possibilities.

On a personal note, Page was especially happy to see the growth of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes presence in the district during his tenure.

Page didn't do it alone.

"I would not have been able to do anything without the support of the coaches, staff and administration, which is evidenced by the things we have done," he said. Page said the district has opened the position for applications.

Congrats!!!  You can have a no commute job for a change.  That'll be swell!  But you need to keep the Stagg Bowl weekend free!!  We need you there for the big party!!   Crualum39 too unless, of course, he's with his team in the throes of the championships in Texas!!

[Zmotion10 out on 2]

UNT picks up a very good Hardin-Simmons coach.

http://www.meangreensports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=9058&SPID=562&DB_OEM_ID=1800&ATCLID=798884

[Bill McCabe]

After seeing the videostream of the men's basketball tournament, I hope that becomes a part of the football programs.

[Josh Bowerman]

Me too, Bill.  It was really cool.

[HSWho2007]

So is it just me, or does it seem that the ASC is just a one horse race?

[kickhoe]

Hey Roocru,
I just wanted to tell you that I was down in Corpus this past weekend.  My daughter was swimming in Junior Olympic meet at the CCISD natatorium.  You all have a very nice facility!!!  We really enjoyed the weekend there!!!

[roocru]

Hey Roocru,
I just wanted to tell you that I was down in Corpus this past weekend.  My daughter was swimming in Junior Olympic meet at the CCISD natatorium.  You all have a very nice facility!!!  We really enjoyed the weekend there!!!

My office is at the other end of the big parking lot on the other end of the football/track stadium.  You should have stopped by.  It is a nice facility but the last phase of the three year facility improvement program will add a new video scoreboard  and a new diving/water polo board as well.  I hope to get back some time next year and see it !  Thanks for the kind words. 

[Ralph Turner]

roocru, please put in a good word for McMurry for your swimmers!

[HSWho2007]

Is there any truth that TLU isnt having a JV program?

[roocru]

roocru, please put in a good word for McMurry for your swimmers!

Ralph,

I will be sure to do that,,,  right after I extol the virtues of the vastly superior opportunities that await them at Austin College !!   

[minni]

Just wanted to drop a line and say hello to the football community.  Hope everyone's Spring is going well and no big injuries so far.  All the D-1 guys start their Spring ball today.  Sure wish we had the opportunity to strap on some shoulder pads during the spring time.  I mean you take away the red shirts atleast let us knock each other around a little.  I mean crap!!!!

[hsufollower]

How is everybody? How is recruting look for all the schools. HSU has picked  up some nasty o linemen and some good offensive and defensive backs. .. I cant wait till season

[HSWho2007]

Looking at the playoff records since 2002 only three texas teams have playoff victories... ETBU, Trinity and UMHB.... Where does that leave HSU? 

Bill McCabe Rules!!!

[minni]

unfortunately for you they have been keeping records for longer than the past 4 years.