FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Ralph Turner]

Thanks, Wes.  I hope that you can get the policy published on the message board.

[HunterT]

I see that everyone is conceding the winner of next week's game in Jackson as the SCAC champion.  Does no one agree with my presumption that the final two weeks will be tough for both teams?  I think either one could go down hard for either being flat or looking ahead to playoffs. 

I don't think we are conceding the winner of the game just yet. I just think most people are on the bandwagon that the Majors will pull it out. It's going to be a great game, we all know that, but I simply think that the Majors will win.

As for th playoff situations, that's all they are now. POSSIBLE situations.

I talked to some of the Lynx yesterday and they have the right mindset for their situation right now. They know it's a tough few weeks coming up, but they won't get excited about a possible tie for the title or a tiebreaker situation that would benefit them. They're focused and excited about the game ahead. They know that they haven't been playing the best ball or the most consistent, but they're aware of it and working hard to keep the momentum going. I think they'll do well for the remainging 4 weeks.

[etg]

(El Tea Gray---re: TU JV vs. UMHB JV)

For what it's worth (probably not much, but IMHO still interesting) the Tiger JV and the Cru JV have played two full games this season: Game 1--TU JV  14  at  UMHB JV  13; Game 2--UMHB JV  7  at  TU JV  6.  Combined score (??) for 120 minutes of football was TU JV  20  vs  UMHB JV  20. Both of these JV squads work during the week with their respective varsity squads, and they run basically the same offensive plays and defenses as their varsities. Obviously there are other players participating, but no runaways were seen here.

                                                                         

[Ralph Turner]

Congratulations to the Majors, who have debuted at #24.

You always have to check the home page! 

[frank_ezelle]

Well, at least the new ranking for Millsaps gives the game the added status as a battle between top-25 teams. 

Of course, with Trinity sitting 5 slots higher at #19, I guess they would still be considered the favorite for the game unless home field advantage is worth 5 or more slots in the poll.

[Pat Coleman]

Good question. I think that's on the borderline of where I would tend to assign home field advantage.

We have a take on that in the ATN podcast in the morning.

[KentATM]

hmm, you Trinity folk had better watch out.  The Roos are gonna mess up your season....

[HunterT]

Kent aren't you jumping a little ahead? AC has to get past Depauw first.

[Ron Boerger]

Kent aren't you jumping a little ahead? AC has to get past Depauw first.

Kent doesn't care, he just doesn't like Trinity. 

[Ron Boerger]

SCAC Players-of-the-Week (10/22/07)
Football - Offensive

JEREMIAH MARKS OF DEPAUW UNIVERSITY, a 6-0, 207-pound senior running back from Glen Ellyn, Ill., has been selected the SCAC Football Offensive Player-of-the-Week for games played Saturday, October 20.

Marks rushed for a DePauw school-record 211 yards on 34 carries as the Tigers out-lasted Colorado College 41-40 in double-overtime. Marks scored five rushing touchdowns, which tied both a DePauw and SCAC single-game record. It was just the sixth time a player from the conference has rushed for five TDs in a single game with Marks having accomplished the feat twice. His other 5-TD performance came on Oct. 8, 2005 against Sewanee. He also set a new SCAC career record for rushing touchdowns, extending his total to 49 - breaking the old mark of 47 held by Tim McDaniel of Centre College (1988-1991). For the season, Marks has rushed for 580 yards and nine touchdowns, despite missing three games to injury.

Football - Defensive

ALEX FITCH OF DEPAUW UNIVERSITY, a 6-2, 230-pound sophomore defensive end from Long Grove, Ill., has been selected the SCAC Football Defensive Player-of-the-Week for games played Saturday, October 20.

Fitch blocked an extra point in the second overtime which helped the Tigers to the eventual 41-40 win over Colorado College on its ensuing overtime possession. Fitch also forced a fumble which the defense recovered at the DePauw 39 with 19 seconds left in regulation and the game tied 27-27. Fitch totaled six tackles on the afternoon, including three for losses of 10 yards and a six-yard sack. He also broke up one pass.

[exmajor]

Ron, your pick on the South Region Fan Poll Board surprises me 

I'll be at the game in Jackson this weekend for my first live look at the Majors (and Tigers of course).  I'll reserve comments about the game this weekend until after, not much to say except should be a great one!

[rookie11]

How much longer is the guy at Depauw going to coach Football and Baseball? Arent't both programs suffering due to this arrangement?

[DPU3619]

How much longer is the guy at Depauw going to coach Football and Baseball? Arent't both programs suffering due to this arrangement?

Don't expect any changes.

And I would answer your question with a "no".  That would be strictly my opinion, however.  Both sports had terrific recruiting classes this season.  A couple of players have raved about the high caliber of the baseball recruits.  He's got great support and coaching staffs in both sports.  I suppose you're entitled to your own opinion on the situation, however.  I'd love to know what gives you that impression other than simple conjecture.

[Ralph Turner]

Ron, your pick on the South Region Fan Poll Board surprises me 

I have followed Ron's picks for the last 6 years on the ASC Pick'em contest.  You have just witnessed the trademarked "Bonzo Reverse Inside Double Whammy" maneuver.

This pick will throw most other posters off, not knowing what he really meant.

Bonzo has sworn me to secrecy, but now I know how the game will turn out.  Ron only uses this maneuver about once or twice a season, and the Millsaps game was the right time for him to use that one.  The impact that this maneuver has is incredible.

I agree with his decision to use it this week.  Without my knowledge of that pick,  I just went with Millsaps' home field advantage, especially with Trinity's vulnerability on the road.

I look with even greater anticipation to the TU-'Saps game!   

[HunterT]

[I agree with his decision to use it this week.  Without my knowledge of that pick,  I just went with Millsaps' home field advantage, especially with Trinity's vulnerability on the road.

I think that sums it all up right there. With Millsaps at home, even if both teams play well it's hard to pick against them this year. If the Trinity team that showed up at Memphis shows up in Jackson, then definately the Majors. But if the Trinity team that showed up at Depauw comes back, it's going to be a great game.

I agree with exmajor though, not much to say bout this one. we've said it all season. it's going to be a great game.