FB: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Pat Coleman]

How was your listenership for that barn-burner Saturday night?

[Sabretooth Tiger]

Of course the pool of potential players to choose from in Southern California is giant compared to most other locations around the country.  You swing a dead cat around in So. Cal and you hit quality football players...you swing a dead cat around in Collegeville and all you'll hit is a toothless guy named Max drinking Hamms.

Interesting recruiting techniques you northern guys use . . . I'd rather take a kid to the beach than play whack-a-mole on his head with a departed feline.

8)

Of course, 'cat whackin' might work for the Dawgs.

And shouldn't we stop stereotyping Swedes as toothless alcoholics named Max?

Can't we think of toothless drunk Swedes as "Gunnar," "Emil," or "Sven?" 

And why exclude drunk and dentally challenged Norges, Danes and Berserkers? 

Can't we stop the politics of exclusion?

Can't we all be toothless drunks?

[Fear the Poet]

No bitterness whatsoever, JS. You played a fantastic game against Oxy, and the Poets deserved to win the other night. At Whittier's present rate of winning one out of every seven against the Tigers, I'll be pleased to congratulate you again in 2014.

OxyBob
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in 2014 you'll be unable to type anymore. Maybe your nurse at the time will be able to assist you?

[Gray Fox]

you swing a dead cat around in Collegeville and all you'll hit is a toothless guy named Max drinking Hamms.

Tooth,
  Stay out of Collegeville.  Those wild swinging cats don't just get guys drinking Hamms.  It would be a shame for you to have to change names.

[EastCoastStag]

Scurlock11,
Nice job on the win. You had an excellent career as a player. Well done. And well done to the program as well.
The same to FtP. Your son I would assume had a pretty good start to his career. I hope you enjoy these next three years. I know the games when my parents visited were special to me, esp since due to distance, they only made 2 games a year at the most.

In all the fun preparing for the playoffs, I almost forgot. GO STAGS. Way to bring the Peace Pipe back home!!
Well done to the entire team. Despite hard times, what a way to finish off, beating Pomona.

A. Clark is one hell of a linebacker. Should have played himself into contention for at least a 2nd team spot.

[DuffMan]

We've seen enough WC football to know that it's not all it's cracked up to be...

2003 SJU over Linfield
2002 SJU over Redlands
2002 SJU over Linfield
2001 SJU over PLU

Send us some competition this year, please.

Allow me to complete your list...

2004 Occidental 42, Concordia-Moorhead 40

OxyBob

Bob, the discussion was about SJU versus the West Coast, not the MIAC versus the SCIAC

[DuffMan]

TC,

Thanks for the breakdown!  Playing at Redlands I understand what its like to be undersized...I played DL around 245...and thats what makes the D3 game so great...the players use technique!!!  I think it will be a good one...I just didn't like the comment that the SCIAC had no player like Nick Gunderson...OxyBob can help me out..but Oxy had a DL (forget his name now) in 2002 and 2003 who was a stud...I think he had a shot with the Patriots at some point...we also breed legit talent here!

Did you play last time the Pups visited Collegeville?  Sounds like you might be the DuffMan of Redlands, except you had about 10 pounds on me

[TC]

Hey, Johnnies fans, before you start busting out the SoCal surfer-dude, quiche/sushi eating, we-all-hang-out-with-Paris-Hilton stereotypes, you should know that Redlands, though picturesque and a nice place to live, is hardly the center of all things steretypical LA.  It's 63 miles and about a two-hour drive (in normal traffic) to the heart of Hollywood.  So, it's about like busting out all the New York stuff on someone from Poughkeepsie. 

That said, enjoy a Hamms on me in the ice-fishing shack.

Actually, that isn't a stereotype at all--we listen to Paris Hilton at all of our tailgates.  I thought everyone did.

And be careful, there are a lot of icefishermen at St. John's and quite a few of them might hold you to that.

[DAW]

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Thank you for the support this year Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox, wish you guys could have been around for all four .
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It was our pleasure Josh.  We had so much fun watching all of you play.  It was quite the experience for us coming from HS to College ball!  I'm not sure how many mondays I showed up to work without a voice (which my husband was very greatful for!! ) We wish you the best in all your future endeavors...whatever path you take we are sure that you will be a success!   What a way to end the season...

[TC]

TC,

Thanks for the breakdown!  Playing at Redlands I understand what its like to be undersized...I played DL around 245...and thats what makes the D3 game so great...the players use technique!!!  I think it will be a good one...I just didn't like the comment that the SCIAC had no player like Nick Gunderson...OxyBob can help me out..but Oxy had a DL (forget his name now) in 2002 and 2003 who was a stud...I think he had a shot with the Patriots at some point...we also breed legit talent here!

Did you play last time the Pups visited Collegeville?  Sounds like you might be the DuffMan of Redlands, except you had about 10 pounds on me

Mystery solved, Duff, check your PMs.  Also, another difference between you and him is that he didn't get trap blocked by FrankRickard.

[Sabretooth Tiger]

Too Little, Too Late as Tigers Lose Season Finale, "The Shoes"

Whittier, Calif. (November 10, 2007)

As the perfect fall Southern California day turned to evening the focus of two teams began to unfold. For one team the mission was to win and be crowned Tri-SCIAC Champion, for the other is was win and not only end the season on a glorious note, but be labeled as an upset "spoiler."

In addition to the SCIAC standings, the tradition of "The Shoes" were on the line tonight. Dating back to 1946 the Tigers and Poets have played for the right to display a pair of Bronzed Shoes on campus until the following meeting.

This was the setting as the Tigers travelled to Whittier for the final game of the 2007 regular season.

The stakes were set earlier in the day as the University of Redlands (8-1, 6-1 SCIAC) defeated California Lutheran University (5-4, 5-2) 38-17 at Mt. Clef Stadium in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Temporarily the two teams were crowned co-SCIAC Champions with the final fate of the standings on the field at Memorial Stadium.

Entering the game the Tigers knew that a victory would allow them to join the Bulldogs and Kingsmen atop the league.

Despite junior quarterback Justin Goltz throwing for four touchdowns and senior QB Danny Southwick throwing for an additional pair, Oxy came up short, losing 67-61. Goltz was picked three times, once returned for a touchdown, and Southwick was brought down in the backfield a pair of times for a loss of nine total yards. Goltz and Southwick finished the game 16-for-38 and 10-for-18 respectively.

Whittier's senior quarterback Josh Scurlock finished his collegiate career with a record performance, throwing seven touchdown passes, accumulating 443 yards in the air, and adding 105 yards on the ground including a rushing touchdown. Scurlock was 25-for-40 passing with two interceptions and carried the ball 22 times.

Oxy got on the board first. Goltz found Joey Coverson for a 37-yard completion and Neil Martin finished off the play.

Whittier stormed back on the ensuing possession, but an extra point attempt was no good, leaving the Tigers with a slight edge at 7-6.

A quick Oxy possession forced the Tigers to punt, putting the ball back in Scurlock's hands. The Poets gained 76 yards and a touchdown on six plays. The two point conversion was good as Scurlock hit Chris Delgado to put Whittier up 14-7.

Occidental responded on their next possession with a 33 yard TD pass from Goltz for Chris Washington. Martin again finished the play, tying the game at 14-14 with 1:58 to go in the first quarter.

Within the first four minutes of the second quarter Scurlock found John Ollison for a pair of touchdowns. The first 11 yards and the second an 80 yard completion, giving the Poets a 27-14 advantage. On the second touchdown Oxy sophomore Jarred Salha blocked the PAT attempt.

The Tigers again responded, scoring on their next possession when Goltz again found Washington, this time for a 16 yard score. Martin's kick was good, cutting the deficit to 27-21.

Just over five minutes from halftime Alex Groh punted the ball 56 yards. It was downed at the WC2 yard line. Oxy's defense limited Whittier to just eight yards, forcing the Poets to punt.

With 1:26 to go in the half Goltz found Coverson for a 34 yard touchdown pass, tying the score at 27-27. Martin gave the Tigers the edge 28-27 entering the locker room.

On Whittier's second possession of the second half they picked up three consecutive first downs before capping the play off with a 10 yard TD completion from Scurlock to Ollison. Again they failed on a PAT, but the Poets regained the lead for the final time of the night.

Whittier tacked on two more scores in the third quarter, the first a two yard run by Scurlock. The second was a 56 yard pass to Shawn Briggs, giving the Poets a 47-28 lead entering the final quarter of regulation.

Clary Jeffrey rushed the ball a yard into the end zone for Oxy with 13:34 to play.

Coverson kicked off 60 yards and Whittier returned the ball 18. On the next play Scurlock threw a 72 yard completion to Alex Pomponio, increasing the lead to 53-35. Just 16 seconds later WC scored again when Sean MacNeil intercepted Goltz, running back 35 yards. Scurlock finished off the play running into the end zone for two more points, giving Whittier 61.

JD Ciasulli  picked off Scurlock at the WC20 with 9:40 to go. A Whittier penalty started the Tigers at the WC10. Freshman running back Bryan Fioritto found his way into the end zone for the first touchdown of his college career. Martin made it an even 42 Tiger points.

Whittier came back with their final score of the game when Scurlock again found Briggs for 18 yards.

The game was not over yet, though. Aaron Stanton recovered a Whittier fumble on the WC25 yard line with 3:12 to play. On the next play  Southwick found Jason Lehman for a 25 yard TD pass. A two point conversion failed, leaving the scoreboard reading 67-48.

Martin's onside kick attempt was successful, giving the Tigers the ball on the Whittier 43 yard line with 3:08 remaining. A minute and 13 seconds later Fioritto rushed five yards for his second TD of the game. Again a two-point conversion failed, and Oxy trailed 67-54.

Occidental forced Whittier to punt from their own 30 yard line a minute later. Washington returned the punt 18 yards, setting up the drive from mid field.

After two incomplete passes, Southwick hit Coverson for a 50 yard TD. Martin's kick was good, cutting the deficit to 67-61.

Then it was like déjà vu.

With 18 second left in regulation there was still hope as the Tigers' Mike Jorgenson recovered a second on-side kick at the Oxy41.

Coverson caught an 11 yard pass from Southwick, getting into Whittier territory, with 12 second remaining.

A three hour and forty minute marathon came down to the line. Oxy took a timeout with four seconds left, which allowed the Tigers to solidify their game plan.

Although Coverson was deep and got a hand on Southwick's pass at the three yard line, the Whittier defense did not surrender, knocking the ball to the ground. Unfortunately the Tigers came up just short.

Coverson finished his collegiate career with seven catches for 143 yards and three touchdowns. He also averaged 61.4 yards on seven kickoffs.

Washington led all players with 212 all purpose yards, including 121 on kickoff returns. Lehman tallied 130 receiving yards for the Tigers tonight.

Defensively Trace Wallace led all players with 9.5 total tackles (nine solo). Patrick Sarkissian finished with 7.5 including one for a loss of five yards. Salha had 6.5 tackles and broke up a play while Daniel Tromello contributed 5.5 tackles and had an interception in his final collegiate game.

Groh punted six times for an average of 46.2 yards per punt. Martin was perfect, 7-7, on PAT attempts.

Oxy picked up 27 first downs. They converted 7-of-16 third down conversion chances and were 1-for-3 on fourth down conversion attempts. In the red zone, they scored on four of six opportunities.

The Tigers recorded a season high 61 points but the Occidental record books indicated that this would be the most points ever recorded in defeat.

Yes, 61 points, six touchdown passes, 588 total yards on offense, two recovered on side kicks yet still it was not be enough on a cold evening when the high hopes of a championship would become an usual statistic in the record book.

The loss drops the Tigers to second place in the SCIAC with a 5-2 record. They finish the season 7-2 overall.

Sixteen senior athletes have appeared in orange and black for the final time. With a strong core of players returning to the gridiron next fall, the Tigers look to regain the SCIAC title in 2008.

[Fear the Poet]

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thanks tooth..got chills reading that.

[stealth]

Nice. Could have made it shorter. Simply "Cal Lu screws itself and Oxy piles on in a strange way to screw Cal Lu once again" 

thanks tooth..got chills reading that.
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[Scurlock11]

Hmm OB.. Whittier is now losing by 5 games in a series that has been going on for 70 years or so... Now that my poets have got hold of the shoes (and possibly have drank celebratory ale out of them) we plan on being very stingy with them.


As far as the Redlands vs Johnnie game the SCIAC is going home with some respect for Cali and west coast football....  that defense was the toughest defense I've played against in four years.


Tooth- how come the oxy paper couldn't mention my 2 play defensive debut with 10 seconds like or so.... haha now that was something I wont forget.

Nice. Could have made it shorter. Simply "Cal Lu screws itself and Oxy piles on in a strange way to screw Cal Lu once again" 

I would rather chalk it up as Whittier finally finds a way to stick it to Cal Lu (whom kicked our ass for four years I know)

[Sabretooth Tiger]

Tooth- how come the oxy paper couldn't mention my 2 play defensive debut with 10 seconds like or so.... haha now that was something I wont forget.

That was in the original draft but OB and I used our enormous reach to cut that part out . . . thinking of you . . . didn't want any potential agents to be misled . . .

10 second defense debut?  Funny, that's about how much time I got in my three years as well . . . of course, I was a DB.



Let me add my congrats to you on a great year and for being a total pain in Oxy's rear . . . don't let the door hit you on the way out.