FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

KentATM · October 26, 2007, 07:59:11 PM

its gonna happen if we can play mistake free football.

Ron Boerger · October 27, 2007, 10:11:09 AM

Trinity - Millsaps preview from the SA Express-News. I checked the Jackson paper but all they had was about three lines buried in the small college section.

frank_ezelle · October 27, 2007, 10:13:29 AM

A few thoughts before heading out to Millsaps to take photos at the Hall of Fame banquet and then the game:

--I'm far from the best source for inside information, but I have talked to a couple of the coaches this week as well as listening to the coach's show. It's clear that they have a lot of respect for the Trinity team and for the Coach Mohr and his staff. You can tell that the Millsaps coaches are excited about playing in a game of this caliber and it's obvious that they'll be no overconfidense because of last year.

--I saw in the Trinity game notes that Trinity is only 3-7 in games where they throw 50 or more passes which isn't surprising. When most teams throw that much, they are trying to come from behind. On the other hand, Millsaps is close to 50 passes per games that Juan has started even though they have often pulled back some in the 4th quarter. I expect 60+ passes from Millsaps today.

--That being said, supposedly the group of Millsaps running backs is now as healthy as they have been all year which is a plus if Trinity overcommits to the passing defense. I have a feeling that the health of the running backs will pay off primarily in catching passes out of the backfield and getting yards after the catch.

--And speaking of yards after the catch, it appears to me that the Millsaps passing is more about short passes and yards after catch, while Trinity may throw the ball down the field more. The Millsaps coaches said that the Trinity team tackles extremely well so I don't think it come down to them defending the pass as much as it comes down to limiting the YAC. For Millsaps, I think the key for the defense is limiting the time that Barmore has to throw, taking away some of the longer routes by Trinity.

--And finally, in talking to one of the coaches I said that I suspect both Trinity and Millsaps have been working on things all year that they've been holding back for this game. That just got a laugh and a no comment--it will be interesting to see what tricks both teams have up their sleeve. You know that both of them have surprises planned that might determine the outcome of the game if they can be successfully executed.

The weather is great here in Jackson. The anticipation is for a big Homecoming crowd. I've seen some of the emails going back and forth from the Sapheads (mostly parents of players and other avid fans) and they seem like they are kicking it up a notch for this game. All in all, it should be a great game setting for a game between two great teams. If you can't be there, I hope you'll take the time to listen to one of the webscasts. It will be a good one.

exmajor · October 27, 2007, 02:25:43 PM

Millsaps ties the game at 7 in first quarter, Trinity has three turnovers today, Trinity returns kickoff to own 47

exmajor · October 27, 2007, 02:28:25 PM

Trinity stalls out at Majors 46, Trinity punts and Majors take it out to their own 21.

exmajor · October 27, 2007, 02:35:28 PM

End of the first quarter in Jackson, tied a 7, Trinity has ball on their own 45 to start the 2nd. It has been turnovers and defense so far today in Jackson.

By the way, I am posting because my plane had problems from Houston this morning, three times they tried to fix it and we actually took off and flew half way there then turned around, not very exciting. I decided to stay here and listen rather than mess with another plane. Disappointing but very nerve racking!

oldmoose · October 27, 2007, 04:35:12 PM

Final from Birmingham: Colorado College 38 - BSC 28. It wasn't really that close. BSC scored all of their 28 in the 3rd quarter. Along with CC's 14 points, 42 points out of 66 total points were scored in the third! Here are the stats: http://www.bscsports.net/Sports/football/2007/fb08.htm

exmajor · October 27, 2007, 05:01:34 PM

WOW

etg · October 27, 2007, 05:03:55 PM

Tigers Win!
Tigers Win!
Tigers Win!

etg · October 27, 2007, 05:06:20 PM

I've seen them practice that play; believe me they do!

DPULefty22 · October 27, 2007, 05:14:21 PM

DPU 35, AC 6 from Blackstock Stadium. 5 TD tosses for Spud Dick (most for a DPU QB since 1997).

Great. Trinity's going to the playoffs again. Awesome. I'm so delighted to hear that.

consultant · October 27, 2007, 05:17:01 PM

Well, this Millsaps' fan is sick. But what a ball game !!! Wish I could have seen it. Maybe the video of the last play will surface so that we can take a look. One buddy of mine has said that it was the most amazing play that he has ever seen. There's probably some truth to that. Congrats to the Tigers.

etg · October 27, 2007, 05:18:41 PM

My early (real early; like August) line was Tigers by 17.
4 works; boy does 4 work.

etg · October 27, 2007, 05:33:51 PM

"Good things just happen if you hang-around."
They did just hang-around, and hung-around, and hung-around, and hung-around even more.

8)

Ron Boerger · October 27, 2007, 06:09:28 PM

Props to the TU defense which was on the spot all day and played their guts out. I'm here in the hotel room in Jackson and just sent Pat a quick hit story. Details to follow.

Rhodes lost to Centre 27-0 today so Trinity needs to win out to go back to the playoffs.

The last play was recorded. The local ESPN producer wanted to get his hands on it - it's worthy of national TV. If not, it'll be either linked from the Trinity site and/or Youtubed.