FB: Northwest Conference

[CalCat]

Watched the MHB/TLU game yesterday and was impressed how good MHB looked and how hard TLU fought to stay in the game. It was a closer contest then score reflected. Blake Jackson of MHB has got to be one of the best D3 double threat QB's out there. Jackson in two games passing is 33-53-1 for 441 yds and rushing 19 carries 262 yds. No question offense runs through him. His favorite target is WR Josey with 207 receiving yds in two games. Blake reminds me of the late great Andy Collins from Occidental from a few years ago that Cat fans will remember. Cat defense has to contain Jackson and not let him pull it down and take off for the kind of yardage he has in first two games and put some pressure on him or he will find Josey. Baylor Mullins was up to his old tricks that Cat fans will remember from playoffs in Belton two years ago by taking off on 4th down and running for 1st down. He did it against TLU yesterday at a critical time in the game running for 18 yds. He has to be accounted for as a threat to run on 4th down!  Both MHB and Linfield's offenses are potent and can score which leads me to think this game will come down to which defense can disrupt the opposing teams offense and for the Cats that challenge will be stopping Jackson from doing what he wants to do. This game sets up to be the best D3 contest until playoffs. The atmosphere will be electric in one of the top D3 stadiums where l believe the Cru has not loss a regular season home game in 10 years. Can't wait to get to Belton to watch this one !  Go Cats !

[Gray Fox]

Watched the MHB/TLU game yesterday and was impressed how good MHB looked and how hard TLU fought to stay in the game. It was a closer contest then score reflected. Blake Jackson of MHB has got to be one of the best D3 double threat QB's out there. Jackson in two games passing is 33-53-1 for 441 yds and rushing 19 carries 262 yds. No question offense runs through him. His favorite target is WR Josey with 207 receiving yds in two games. Blake reminds me of the late great Andy Collins from Occidental from a few years ago that Cat fans will remember. Cat defense has to contain Jackson and not let him pull it down and take off for the kind of yardage he has in first two games and put some pressure on him or he will find Josey. Baylor Mullins was up to his old tricks that Cat fans will remember from playoffs in Belton two years ago by taking off on 4th down and running for 1st down. He did it against TLU yesterday at a critical time in the game running for 18 yds. He has to be accounted for as a threat to run on 4th down!  Both MHB and Linfield's offenses are potent and can score which leads me to think this game will come down to which defense can disrupt the opposing teams offense and for the Cats that challenge will be stopping Jackson from doing what he wants to do. This game sets up to be the best D3 contest until playoffs. The atmosphere will be electric in one of the top D3 stadiums where l believe the Cru has not loss a regular season home game in 10 years. Can't wait to get to Belton to watch this one !  Go Cats !

UMHB got a new stadium two or three years ago.  But ten years of home games might be correct.

[CalCat]

Watched the MHB/TLU game yesterday and was impressed how good MHB looked and how hard TLU fought to stay in the game. It was a closer contest then score reflected. Blake Jackson of MHB has got to be one of the best D3 double threat QB's out there. Jackson in two games passing is 33-53-1 for 441 yds and rushing 19 carries 262 yds. No question offense runs through him. His favorite target is WR Josey with 207 receiving yds in two games. Blake reminds me of the late great Andy Collins from Occidental from a few years ago that Cat fans will remember. Cat defense has to contain Jackson and not let him pull it down and take off for the kind of yardage he has in first two games and put some pressure on him or he will find Josey. Baylor Mullins was up to his old tricks that Cat fans will remember from playoffs in Belton two years ago by taking off on 4th down and running for 1st down. He did it against TLU yesterday at a critical time in the game running for 18 yds. He has to be accounted for as a threat to run on 4th down!  Both MHB and Linfield's offenses are potent and can score which leads me to think this game will come down to which defense can disrupt the opposing teams offense and for the Cats that challenge will be stopping Jackson from doing what he wants to do. This game sets up to be the best D3 contest until playoffs. The atmosphere will be electric in one of the top D3 stadiums where l believe the Cru has not loss a regular season home game in 10 years. Can't wait to get to Belton to watch this one !  Go Cats !

UMHB got a new stadium two or three years ago.  But ten years of home games might be correct.

You are right GF and l knew that just didn't state it correctly.  I believe the 10 years is correct many of those coming at local High School that they used for home games. I think our friends from Whitewater were the last to win a regular season game on the CRU's home turf.

[bluenote]

A question for whoever may know rules.....

On a punt return with 2 men back ..... standing pretty much together.... one calls for fair catch by waiving his hand in the air.... the ball goes to the other player not waiving his had..... that player catches it and runs for a touchdown.... is this a legal play?

[MonroviaCat]

A question for whoever may know rules.....

On a punt return with 2 men back ..... standing pretty much together.... one calls for fair catch by waiving his hand in the air.... the ball goes to the other player not waiving his had..... that player catches it and runs for a touchdown.... is this a legal play?

I know where you are going with this and here's what I think is the rule (based on my internet searches and no actual knowledge).  If any member of the receiving team signals for a fair catch, the ball is dead once possession is established.  That being said, I'm just watching the game now and from the video I can not see anybody making a fair catch signal---just a "get out of the way" arm sweeping to side....not saying it didn't happen, just saying I cant see it on the stream.

[speedybigboy]

A question for whoever may know rules.....

On a punt return with 2 men back ..... standing pretty much together.... one calls for fair catch by waiving his hand in the air.... the ball goes to the other player not waiving his had..... that player catches it and runs for a touchdown.... is this a legal play?

I know where you are going with this and here's what I think is the rule (based on my internet searches and no actual knowledge).  If any member of the receiving team signals for a fair catch, the ball is dead once possession is established.  That being said, I'm just watching the game now and from the video I can not see anybody making a fair catch signal---just a "get out of the way" arm sweeping to side....not saying it didn't happen, just saying I cant see it on the stream.

I dunno, maybe we should ask the refs that did the Central Michigan-Oklahoma State game this weekend.  I hear they won't be busy next weekend.

[bluenote]

You're right MCat..... I thought from the stands that one of them waived his arm like he was signaling fair catch.... I wanted to chech out the replay vid but is was a $12 question..... LoL! We should remember that trick if it is indeed legal.

[(509)Rat]

Ball is dead as soon as someone catches it if someone on the return team signals a fair catch.  I'm sure the ref did not consider whatever the guy did in your scenario a legal/adequate fair catch signal if they allowed someone else to catch it and run.

[badgerwarhawk]

Didn't see it and won't be paying $12 to watch but here's the definition of a fair catch:

To be a valid signal one player must raise one hand only clearly above his head and wave that hand side to side of his body more than once. 

http://www.scout.com/college/wisconsin/forums/2560-football-board/14314085-here-is-the-ncaa-rulebook-verbatim-about-the-fair-catch-rule

[Kelly Boggs]

[wildcat11]

A question for whoever may know rules.....

On a punt return with 2 men back ..... standing pretty much together.... one calls for fair catch by waiving his hand in the air.... the ball goes to the other player not waiving his had..... that player catches it and runs for a touchdown.... is this a legal play?

I know where you are going with this and here's what I think is the rule (based on my internet searches and no actual knowledge).  If any member of the receiving team signals for a fair catch, the ball is dead once possession is established.  That being said, I'm just watching the game now and from the video I can not see anybody making a fair catch signal---just a "get out of the way" arm sweeping to side....not saying it didn't happen, just saying I cant see it on the stream.

I dunno, maybe we should ask the refs that did the Central Michigan-Oklahoma State game this weekend.  I hear they won't be busy next weekend.

I just rewatched that play...the other returner didn't call for a fair catch...it was just a poor tackle and crappy coverage.

[MonroviaCat]

I will be there, who else?

And any recommendations for must see/do in Austin or Belton?  I'll have all day Friday to check things out!

[(509)Rat]

I should be there.

I personally would skip Franklin's in Austin, but that's because I think it's dumb to wait for BBQ in Texas when there are so many good options. Someone will tell you to go there though, I'm sure. Watching the bats fly from under the Congress bridge is sweet. I would eat some food, see the bats (or vice versa) then bar hop along 6th st. Not to drink so much as to take in some live music. It's like Broadway St in Nashville...maybe with a few less bars with bands.

I don't think you do anything other than watch UMHB football in Belton, hopefully some of the Cru faithful have some eating/drinking recommendations.

[Kelly Boggs]

Miller's Smokehouse in Belton is some of the best BBQ in Texas. http://www.wildmillers.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

[wildcatdad22]

Miller's Smokehouse in Belton is some of the best BBQ in Texas. http://www.wildmillers.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

Already on my list of places to must eat at! Thanks for the confirmation! Any other spots or things to do on Saturday morning?