FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[RLW]

I just wanted to post this so everyone going to Alpine Tx to play Sul Ross would know how you will be treated as an opposing team. When TLU arrived at the stadium for warm ups the gates on the visitor side for the team entrance were locked and the team had to stand out side in the 95 plus heat until someone came and unlocked the gate (about half hour). Then in the middle of the 3rd quarter the sprinklers on the visitors side of the field came on and caused a 15 minute rain delay when it did not rain. Then after the game the football locker rooms were locked (visitors side)so the team had to again wait 10 to 15 minutes till we got it opened so the team could shower before the 6 hour ride back to Sequin. Poor sportsman ship. What a disgrace, no respect at all. If you do not want to play a particular team do not put them on your schedule. I drove over 500 miles ( one way) to witness this welcome for our team. I can only hope that the rest of teams scheduled to play Sul Ross this season gets a better reception.

[Pat Coleman]

Disorganization doesn't necessarily mean disrespect. It's opening week for everyone and I daresay Sul Ross State is a pretty bare-bones athletic department.

[RLW]

I think it was mischievous, and disrespectful.
 

[jekelish]

I've dealt with some of the folks at Sul Ross personally in the past. I'd be shocked if it was malicious. As Pat said, it's probably more a case of disorganization and being short staffed.

[Coolrey]

I tend to agree that it was more insufficient if not incompetent administrative support rather than an intentional "strategy" to gain an advantage.  The bigger issue is that responsibility should be placed on the administration and board of regents for what seems to be neglecting the athletic facilities and programs as a whole while allocating what appears to be a great deal of resources on the campus plant itself.   The campus looks incredible.  If SRSU is ever going to consistently attract quality student/athletes and maintain competitive athletic programs, they need to make a sincere effort to upgrade their facilities.  I'm sure it's hard enough to get kids from across Texas to attend and stay in Alpine when they are asked to play in sub-par facilities and on deficient athletic grounds.  Very unfair to their coaches and the kids.  TLU has done an outstanding job in this regard and is beginning to see the return. 

[Ralph Turner]

I will appreciate other inputs, but I believe that funding for athletics at state schools comes partly from a student fee that is more "visible" than the "activity fees" charged at private schools.

Were UT-Tyler to add football, the increase in the student fee would be "very noticeable".

[Coolrey]

Ralph..you are correct.  Most athletic programs are funded by student "intercollegiate athletic" fees and this could certainly be impacting the situation at SRSU.  However, fundraising methods and other creative means of raising funds should be pursued..and maybe they are.  It looks like the field house on the north end of the stadium is relatively new, so maybe they are progressing that way.  Not sure this has anything to do however with the glitches that occurred at the game on Saturday.  More of someone not taking care of business by making sure things were ready to go.

[Ralph Turner]

Ralph..you are correct.  Most athletic programs are funded by student "intercollegiate athletic" fees and this could certainly be impacting the situation at SRSU.  However, fundraising methods and other creative means of raising funds should be pursued..and maybe they are.  It looks like the field house on the north end of the stadium is relatively new, so maybe they are progressing that way.  Not sure this has anything to do however with the glitches that occurred at the game on Saturday.  More of someone not taking care of business by making sure things were ready to go.

I think that the field house (a capital improvement, Pete C Gallego Center) was the work of a legislator who could "bring home the pork, so to speak" as an all-events center for the univeristy. Kokernot Field, where baseball has been played since the late 1940's, is a piece of Texas Baseball history. Several major leaguers played baseball in Alpine, the Alpine Cowboys, including Jim Fregosi, Norm Cash, Gaylord Perry and Don Schwall

Imagine the bus trips those were.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_Cowboys


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokernot_Field

[roocru]

I just wanted everyone to know that I am still around.  I am not helping Ralph or doing any predictions due to the fact I will miss three weeks of the season due to a much anticipated three week vacation to Southern Africa during the latter part of the season.  I plan to be back in full participation mode for next year.  Once again, I will post when I think I can contribute to these boards.

[Ralph Turner]

I just wanted everyone to know that I am still around.  I am not helping Ralph or doing any predictions due to the fact I will miss three weeks of the season due to a much anticipated three week vacation to Southern Africa during the latter part of the season.  I plan to be back in full participation mode for next year.  Once again, I will post when I think I can contribute to these boards.

How 'bout them Roos!

[tigerguy]

Anybody know what happened to Trinity's QB, Blaschke? I didn't see him go down with an injury but they took him out in favor of the junior Austin Grauer in the 3rd. I didn't know if the coaches were trying to jump start the offense by giving Grauer a chance after Blaschke had some troubles connecting with receivers or if it was something I missed.

Neither QB had much success through the air but I'd much rather prefer to have Blaschke in because of his wheels.

[roocru]

Anybody know what happened to Trinity's QB, Blaschke? I didn't see him go down with an injury but they took him out in favor of the junior Austin Grauer in the 3rd. I didn't know if the coaches were trying to jump start the offense by giving Grauer a chance after Blaschke had some troubles connecting with receivers or if it was something I missed.

Neither QB had much success through the air but I'd much rather prefer to have Blaschke in because of his wheels.

I must say it was fun to see that much offense by the Roos.  I hope that they continue to improve!!

[Ron Boerger]

Anybody know what happened to Trinity's QB, Blaschke? I didn't see him go down with an injury but they took him out in favor of the junior Austin Grauer in the 3rd. I didn't know if the coaches were trying to jump start the offense by giving Grauer a chance after Blaschke had some troubles connecting with receivers or if it was something I missed.

Neither QB had much success through the air but I'd much rather prefer to have Blaschke in because of his wheels.

Unfortunately, this week's SAEN preview of the Willamette game says Blaschke is out for the season with a knee injury.   What a shame - it looked like he was getting his passing game on toward the end of the first half last week.   That means Austin Grauer (who got a lot of snaps in the scrimmage. but was clearly the #2 QB) gets his first career start this week. 

Gotta feel for Mason - second time in three years his season has been over before the end of the season-opening Howard Payne game.   I was at the game in 2013 where TU lost not just him but the second string QB.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/college_sports/local_colleges/article/College-football-Williamette-at-Trinity-6498195.php

[TLU02SA]

I am going to be in Seguin at my alma mater watching the Bulldogs take on Hardin-Simmons tomorrow.  Really looking forward to it.  Big game for both teams and I am predicting a close and hard fought game.  Go Bulldogs!!!  Can't wait!

[Ron Boerger]

Austin Grauer is showing a nice passing touch so far as Trinity leads Willamette 21-6 at the half.