FB: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Gray Fox]

Anyone have any news on the new OC at Redlands?  I sent in my resume but haven't heard anything yet.

Did your resume indicate the starting quarterback?

[dawg gone it]

What do you think?   You are so sly....like a fox!  Merry Christmas GF.

[DawgHeaven]

I wish Ken Miller would come back, but I think they might stay in house and promote Jeff Thomas.  He played QB under Miller and seems to have a knowledge of the game.  Watching him play DB showed that off.  He had something like 15 picks in one year. 

[dawg gone it]

DH,
I have a feeling you are right.  I think he would be a great choice.  My impression of him is that he has the respect of the players and, they like him.  If I dont get the job,  I hope he does.

[Sabretooth Tiger]

From Oxy's website:

Collins Named to Aztec Bowl Squad

Los Angeles (December 6, 2006)

Occidental College quarterback Andy Collins '07 has been named to the American Football Coaches Association Division III all-star team and will represent the United States against Mexico in the 2006 Aztec Bowl December 16 in Aguascalientes, Mexico.  Kickoff is scheduled for 5pm Pacific at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes.

Collins, a senior from Zillah, Wash., earned Offensive Player of the Year honors for the third consecutive season, becoming the first three-time Offensive POY since the award's inception in 1981.   Mike Bryant '06, a member of the 2005 Aztec Bowl roster, was the SCIAC's first three-time Defensive Player of the Year.

Collins ranked 12th in NCAA Division III total offense (273.1), 14th in passing efficiency (153.7) in 2006 and directed an offense that scored 37.6 points per game, 8th in Division III.  He led an impressive 20-point fourth quarter comeback Nov. 11 vs. Whittier and broke a 77-yard touchdown run against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Sept. 30.

Collins is one of only two quarterbacks on this years' squad (Kam Kniss, North Central).   Former Widener, Delaware Valley, and LaSalle head coach Bill Manlove will coach this years' team.   Collins and Linfield offensive lineman Rob McCullough are the only student-athletes from schools on the West Coast.

The Aztec Bowl is the traditional season-ending game of Mexico's college football season.  The game has been played 35 times since 1947 with the last eight contests featuring the United States vs. Mexico match-up.   The United States defeated Mexico 53-15 in the 2005 game in Toluca and holds a 7-1 record all-time in the series.

Chitwood Sports Media of Jefferson, Texas will again provide a live webcast of the game.    In addition, Chitwood will produce a 90-minute preview show on December 12, 14, and 15.   The preview shows will originate from the TEAM USA hotel and will begin each night at 4:30 PST.

The preview shows and game webcast can be accessed via the AFCA website and the Aztec Bowl website. Postgame results will also be available on the AFCA website.

Two Aztec Bowl alumni, London Fletcher and Clint Kriewaldt, are currently playing in the National Football League.

"I'm proud that we've had a player named to the Aztec Bowl the past two seasons,"  stated head coach Dale Widolff.   "It is a tremendous honor for Andy and a chance for him to compete alongside some of the top talent in NCAA Division III."

[Ralph Turner]

This week's edition of SI features a former Pomona College Left End/Rhodes Scholar-elect/Rugby Player/Golden Gloves boxer/Sports Editor/outstanding ROTC Cadet/San Mateo, CA native on page 64.

From the March 31, 1958, "Faces in the Crowd", we see the citation for Kristoffer Kristofferson.

[dawg gone it]

There is a great article on USA today on the Stagg Bowl

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2006-12-13-focus-salem_x.htm

[Gray Fox]

dawgs, et.al.,

If Salem loses out to Coppell, Texas as the host, I will be able to meet most of you in person.

Coppell is about fifteen miles from my home and just north of the DFW Airport.

[dawg gone it]

GF....the dawgs should be in the Stagg just about the time that Coppell gets it,    I will need two rooms and expect a Texas rib dinner, on you of course!   Maybe Ill buy the longnecks!

[Gray Fox]

Congratulations to Andy Collins for his MVP in the Aztec Bowl.  Collins threw one TD pass and caught another.
It doesn't get much better than that.

Andy - you deserve to celebrate, but  don't drink the water.

[Tiger Shark]

Here is a write up about Andy being named MVP:

http://www.oxy.edu/x10137.xml

[dawg gone it]

Congrats to Andy Collins....nice way to cap off a great career....now graduate and go find a job ....please!

MERRY CHRISTMAS  to everyone and a HAPPY NEW YEAR....

Looking forward to some SCIAC baseball...maybe Ill see a few of you at one of the games.

[OXY Oswald]

Great news for Andy, Congratulations.

[Browneagle64]

Wow,Awesome job by Collins and Team USA at the aztec bowl.
It's going to be sad to see all these seniors leaving their respective schools. THey all deserved the invite to represent the best of d3 football.

As for Mr. Collins, thanks for the memories.

[Gig Harbor Cat]

Just thought I would drop in and say

Merry Christmas to everyone in So Cal

Phone it in

GHC