FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[exmajor]

Well, nice win for the Majors this past weekend, was not able to see or hear any of it, though sounds like I did not miss much on the webcast.  I am back in the office today, but not complaining because there is power and A.C. here.  We still don't have power at home and thank God for the cool front this weekend!  Now if you guys can send some gas our way, I should be good to go this week.  Houston is still a mess, but at least I can escape to football now!

[DPU3619]

Did you guys go to the spread?

I think that's a very interesting note, by the way.  That funky single-wing-whatever-it-was that they ran wasn't the most efficient thing I've ever seen, but I think it worked because it wasn't the spread.  It's something different than every other team in the conference.  It's something entirely different that a defense has to work on for the full week to be ready for. 

Sure, I think it'll help them recruit more easily in the long run, particularly at the skill positions, but now, everybody's got the scout on them, generally speaking.  It's the same scout as every other offense not named DePauw and Austin.  Yes, there are intricacies that make their spread different than the Sewanee spread, the Colorado spread, the Rhodes spread or the Trinity spread, but for the sake of calling a spade a spade, it's the same.  I'd think of that as a negative, but if Coach Frye can get some guys in there with a little speed on the outside, it may work out in the long run.

[D3_DPUFan]

I think that's a very interesting note, by the way.  That funky single-wing-whatever-it-was that they ran wasn't the most efficient thing I've ever seen, but I think it worked because it wasn't the spread.

Not sure how they did the rest of the year, but it sure didn't work against DePauw last season. Heard they were spreading things out a bit this year... 

[DPU3619]

Not sure how they did the rest of the year, but it sure didn't work against DePauw last season. Heard they were spreading things out a bit this year... 

That may true, but they sure did score 28 in 2006 and won. 26 in 2004 in a loss.  34 in 2003 in a win.  Yes, there was also a 7 and a 14 in there.  But, still... I can tell you DePauw has occassionally struggled with that offense in past years.

Anywho, yes, they're running the spread now.  I just think it's an interesting change, that's all. 

I'll also say this game scares me.  Centre is better this year.  It's also always tough to win in Dnaville.

[D3_DPUFan]

I'll also say this game scares me.  Centre is better this year.  It's also always tough to win in Dnaville.

Ditto.

[D3_DPUFan]

Tiger D-tackle named to d3.com Team of the Week...

http://www.d3football.com/tow/

[MajorDad]

Millsaps Punter Lawrimore named to D3 TOW

[wabashcpa]

I'll also say this game scares me.  Centre is better this year.  It's also always tough to win in Dnaville.

Ditto.

Stop it!  Unless DePauw is worse this year (which I don't believe to be the case), this shouldn't be close.  If you want to compete for an SCAC championship, you have to beat the Centres of the world, wherever the game is.  However, spotting them 10 points like you did Anderson may not be such a good idea on the road.

[frank_ezelle]

Millsaps Punter Lawrimore named to D3 TOW

A well deserved honor for William Lawrimore.  He had a 48.3 yd/punt average on 7 punts which was basically his net yardage since Belhaven returned 3 punts for a total of 4 yards. 

In the 4th quarter of this game, Millsaps was holding on to a 20-14 lead, facing 4th and 18 from their own 13 yard line.  It looked like Belhaven would get the ball back with a short field when Lawrimore booted a school record 77-yard punt that totally changed the game.  Belhaven fumbled on their first play from scrimmage and Millsaps only needed to drive 4 yards to score and finally get some breathing room in this game.  Without a doubt, that punt was one of the key plays of the game if not the key play.  Personally, I consider it the biggest play of the game.

[DPU3619]

Stop it!  Unless DePauw is worse this year (which I don't believe to be the case), this shouldn't be close.  If you want to compete for an SCAC championship, you have to beat the Centres of the world, wherever the game is. 

That's a fair point.  But, I'm telling you, they're better this year.  And I can't explain why it's such a tough place to play.  It just is.  It's a mystery.  Like going up on the mountain to Sewanee used to be years ago.  Except that was probably more to do with the pregame meal at Jim Oliver's Smokehouse Lodge & Restaurant than anything else.   

DePauw gets to 21 on Adam Hay & the Colonel D and they win.  Heck, if the Fightin' Scots of Murvuhl can do it, I guess the Old Gold can.  You've talked me into it.

[Ron Boerger]

Centre can rise up and surprise teams at home.  They did manage to defeat Trinity during the halcyon years (in 2000, a team which lost by three in the regional finals) and came within a TD the last time they played there.    Let's not forget the Mrvl loss was on the road, and after a pretty miserable first half the Colonels made a game of it.

I don't think they beat DePauw, either, but you have to respect Centre at home. 

[D3_DPUFan]

I don't think they beat DePauw, either, but you have to respect Centre at home.

...well stated.

MacCentre43, any scouting report?

[Major_Fan]

Just received word that MS College starting QB Adam Shaffer has suffered another season-ending injury.  That's two tough injuries in three years.  My thoughts and prayers go out to him, his family and his teammates.

[consultant]

Millsaps is rolling this afternoon in Jackson.  The Majors lead Austin College 31-0 at halftime.  The Millsaps' offense has played very well, while the Majors' defense caused a couple of turnovers that have resulted in points for the home team. 

Austin College has not been able to move the football.

[DPU3619]

Just got word from Danville - DePauw's up 27-14 with about 7 left in the third.  Alex Koors is going bananas, apparently.  Over 180 receiving yards.