FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[HunterT]

oldmoose,

it's really not that big of a deal. it's just making sure that people discuss positively what the players, coaches, and schools are doing. Just be mature about things and you'll be fine. It'll go up in time. Look at me, I'm hovering around 150 posts and i think i'm at like 12.

of course there was that one time... that probably knocked me down a few points.  jk

[Pat Coleman]

Plus-6 with just 27 posts is a fine number. Don't worry about it too much.

[frank_ezelle]

MILLSAPS WEBSITE UPDATE:

The Millsaps website is still down.  In a couple of conversations I had with folks at Millsaps this week, I know they have the same internet provider that we HAD at our office (US Wireless Online), and I have a feeling the website and internet will be down at Millsaps until they get hooked up with another provider.

As well as the website being down so you can't pull up rosters, schedules, etc., any emails sent to a 'millsaps.edu' address at this time will bounce back and they can't send any emails off campus.  Hopefully this problem will be resolved soon, but I just wanted to get this info out to anyone who might be trying to get to the website or communicate by email with someone at Millsaps. 

[oldmoose]

Old Moose,

Karma

We are glad that you found us so quickly.


Any editorials that come out of the Montgomery or B-ham papers are greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the link.  I knew I'd read that info somewhere before, but I kept looking for it under the help pages; not the FAQ's.

[TigerDad]

For those seeking realtime info/updates on the Trinity-Millsaps SCAC Showdown in Jackson tomorrow, Trinity will be (audio) webcasting the game live via phoneline-to-Internet connection. 

Here's the direct links to the .MP3 audio streams:
• HI SPEED: http://stream.krtu.org:9000/krtu-sports-ch1-96kb.m3u
• LO SPEED: http://stream.krtu.org:9000/krtu_sports-ch1-36kb.m3u

The plan to videocast the game is on hold pending an Internet connection availability at the Millsaps pressbox.  As Frank posted earlier, that is unlikely.

Trinity's SID, Justin Parker, does have Trinity's Game Notes available on Trinity's Football website here:
• http://www.trinity.edu/departments/athletics/Football/08_at_MC.pdf

Frank, if you can get ahold of Millsaps' Game Notes/Preview publication for this game (in .PDF form?), please e-mail to me and I'll find a place to post it so others can download as needed ... will upload and post a link in this topic.

I'll do my best to provide periodic in-game updates here as I'll be parked in front of my computer during the game.  When I applied logic & reason, I couldn't justify 18 hours of driving to watch a 3-hour football game.  Please don't make it worse for me by commenting on my lack of dedication ... I am aggravated enough as is.

AAAAUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHH ....

[frank_ezelle]

TigerDad--There may be hope for the internet.  I received a couple of emails from Millsaps this morning--apparently they can see out to the internet and they can now send emails out, but their website still isn't up and I don't think they can receive any emails from the outside world.

I don't know how the internet situation plays into the Millsaps broadcast, but here's the link for the Millsaps broadcast and the broadcast should start around 12:30 or 12:45.

Link:  http://www.live365.com/stations/wpbq?site=pro

(That's a different link from earlier in the year.  If that doesn't work correctly, try going to the link for the radio station:  http://www.espnradio1240.com/)

[Ron Boerger]

Looks like it is going to be a good day for football in Jackson with highs around 70, light north winds, and no clouds in the sky.  I'll be getting up early to head to DFW to catch the flight to Jackson, hope to arrive at the stadium by noon. 

Now, on to the game.  With it being in Jackson AND on turf the Majors are at least a touchdown favorite (if not ten points).  Trinity will have a chance to win but only if they play error-free football.  They need to play like they did against DePauw (excepting the last two minutes of the first half) and even then it will be an uphill battle.   Having Barmore at QB will be a help but Trinity will need to win the turnover battle AND to do something with them.  The Millsaps offense is by far the most potent the Tigers have faced this year and that guy on the Majors' sideline knows a thing or two about coaching (so too does the guy on the Tigers' side).   I would feel a lot better about this game if it was being held in San Antonio or if Millsaps didn't have two weeks to prepare.   But things being what they are, I will say ...

Millsaps 31 Trinity 24

Other games ...

CC 34 BSC 30 - CC is used to traveling long distances and are due some good luck for a change
Rhodes 24 Centre 13 - despite the fact that the Lynx haven't won there this century
DePauw 28 Austin 27 - could easily go the other way given the way these two teams are playing of late. 

[edit - got my directions]

[TigerDad]

Frank ... thanks for those links and the extra info you provided.  Hope the web connections get straightened out before kickoff tomorrow so I can see video! 

I presume that the teams will manage to take the field even if the Internet is broken.   

Hope to see a great game by both teams and a Tiger "W" at the end.  Even if it takes a "Double-Reverse Inside Whammy."  Git 'R Done, Tigers.

[Major Rev]

Ron, will you be in the press box?

[Ron Boerger]

I'm told there's no room (sounds like Trinity) but there's supposed to be an extended press area somewhere.

[HunterT]

Thank you Ron for pointing out that the Lynx have been unsuccessful for the entire millineum (I need my english majors to check that spelling please). You make it sound so positive for Rhodes going up there this time. 

[Ron Boerger]

Waddya want, Hunter, not only did I pick them to win but by 11 points, which would be the largest Lynx winning margin over a team not named Trinity.  Take your victories where you can get them, eh, and don't forget to cheer for Trinity tomorrow so Rhodes will have a shot at the conference championship.   

[HunterT]

oh dont worry, I'll definately take my victories where I can. I did play at Rhodes, so I understand that fact.

and yes, even though I pick Millsaps to win, I won't mind missing a prediction in that one.

[KentATM]

I kind of prefer Trinity to beat Millsaps b/c it will make us beating them all the more sweet.   


BTW, are there any SCAC rules on bringing noise makers to game?  Cow bells and can shakers ok?  I asked in the general forum but am only getting vauge answers.   


and man, instant karma is a b---h   

[HunterT]

I don't think there are any rules against it. Austin broght bells last week to Memphis. We've had some bands from local high schools come, and frats bring noise makers before too. I think you'd be fine.

and you are really set on beating Trinity aren't you Kent?