FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

MajorDad · October 27, 2008, 09:28:09 PM

Quote from: Tex on October 27, 2008, 08:16:45 PM
Quote from: MajorDad on October 27, 2008, 07:32:01 PM
Exactly what Saturday are you refering to? This Sat.......?

Look what happened to UMHB recently. Polls are definitely for the fans. It's a bit irritating at times, but the voters must have their reasons, so be it. I guess I'd rather be the underdog. I've seen a lot o f teams that get up in polls, then swagger into a place and loss. May the best team that day win.

Not sure there will be alot of swaggering after 10 hours in a bus, but we'll be ready.....I hope....as far as polls are concerned, I do not know why Trinity isn't getting the same love as Millsaps. Looking at OOC games between us, Trinity's SOS is at least as hard if not harder than Millsaps, looking where the opponents are today. The trio of conference foes, De pauw, Rhodes and Sewanee tell a different tale with Trinity over the trio 89-45, while Millsaps was a bit more convincing with 142-32, or maybe they just like our uniforms better........Seriously, there is no underdog this SAT........if there is, it's Millsaps with the travel and Trinity having homefiled advantage. See you there!

Tex · October 27, 2008, 10:02:36 PM

I look forward to it MajorDad. I'm a realist. TU is not being ranked as high because we're not blowing people out the way Milsaps has. Its understandable.

To beat Milsaps, TU must:

1. Convert all opportunities in the red zone. 7's or 3's, but get points early and often.
2. Win the turnover battle. Keeps Juan on the sidelines.
3. Control the clock with long ball-control drives. Keep Juan on the sidelines.

Pretty basic and can probably be said for any team in any football game. Milsaps can obviously put up points. Our offense needs to keep pace and the defense needs to hold serve a few series.

Oh yeah, y'all are taking the bus? 10 hours? Good lord. That's rough.

@d3jason · October 27, 2008, 11:37:17 PM

Quote from: TigerDad on October 27, 2008, 06:02:31 PM
Congratulations to SCAC OPOW Trinity RB Al Furlow ... that was quite a day he had for Trinity. And it was a good thing he did! 8)

Congratulations also to Dennis Grebe on another fine job at LB for the TU Tigers. Grebe leads the team in tackles this season, averaging 8.4 per game.

Any reliable word on Baer's status for Saturday's game?

frank_ezelle · October 27, 2008, 11:46:20 PM

Quote from: Tex on October 27, 2008, 10:02:36 PM
Oh yeah, y'all are taking the bus? 10 hours? Good lord. That's rough.

That's rough but it's life in the SCAC for most schools not named Trinity. I'm just glad Millsaps doesn't have to bus the teams to Colorado.

roocru · October 28, 2008, 03:35:40 AM

SCAC fans,

I fully understand thet the TU/Millsaps contest is taking top billing on the board this week as it should be because of its nationwide importance and ramifications! However, there is another game of some importance as AC and Depauw are battling this week for a possible third place finish in the conference. (I know that Centre still also has a chance)

I realize as well as anyone that playing the comparative scores game is dangerous, but let's look at the data below anyway.

Point Spreads against common opponents;

Centre - Depauw +13, AC -5
Sewanee - Depauw +7, AC +11
Millsaps - Depauw -42, AC -34
BSC - Depauw +10, AC +18
Colorado C. - Depauw +3, AC +19

Against every opponent but Centre, AC has a better point spread against the opponents than Depauw. Also, they had a pass intercepted while driving for the go ahead TD against Centre late in the game. In this game Depauw will be making the long road trip as well. I am aware that Depauw is probably the favorite to win the game and I think that is as it should be. However, the improvement shown by the Roos over the last four games has me encouraged that an upset is definitely possible.

At the beginning of the year, I thought that AC would be an improved team and in the last half of this season, they have begun living up to that perception. They have come from behind, showed that they are a strong second half team and are playing with more confidence and with a real goal (a 6 win season) in sight for the first time in a while.

I will be there to see how the Roos fare and am posting this to see if there is any discussion out there for this game as well.

Go Roos!!! Go Cru!!!

roocru · October 28, 2008, 03:37:16 AM

Rooski,

It was nice to meet you and your son this week. I am sure that I will probably see you again this weekend?

MajorDad · October 28, 2008, 05:18:34 AM

Quote from: Tex on October 27, 2008, 10:02:36 PM
I look forward to it MajorDad. I'm a realist. TU is not being ranked as high because we're not blowing people out the way Milsaps has. Its understandable.

To beat Milsaps, TU must:

1. Convert all opportunities in the red zone. 7's or 3's, but get points early and often.
2. Win the turnover battle. Keeps Juan on the sidelines.
3. Control the clock with long ball-control drives. Keep Juan on the sidelines.

Pretty basic and can probably be said for any team in any football game. Milsaps can obviously put up points. Our offense needs to keep pace and the defense needs to hold serve a few series.

Oh yeah, y'all are taking the bus? 10 hours? Good lord. That's rough.

That bus ride will stink for sure. Millsaps key to success will be our ability to play 4 qtrs of football with the 1st string. We really haven't done that. I would guess the closest we came was Belhaven and a Punt turned that game around.
Millsaps also has a secret set of fans that we didn't have at last years loss. Colorado College and BSU. Those guys do not want to meet another Millsaps team fresh off a Trinity loss, last year it was ugly 126-13......LOL

RooBro · October 28, 2008, 08:47:43 AM

Quote from: roocru on October 28, 2008, 03:37:16 AM
Rooski,

It was nice to meet you and your son this week. I am sure that I will probably see you again this weekend?

Looking foward to another fine fall day in Sherman!

I hope the roos can have a good offensive showing this week. They seem to be close to having that breakout game. Maybe a second straight home game will bring out the best in them. They will need to control clock and score points to keep Spud Dick and Depauws offense on the sideline. A win this week would be a huge step for this program.

GO ROOS!!!!

Ron Boerger · October 28, 2008, 10:02:59 AM

I am happy to see the 'roo contingent have something to be excited about this season. AC has really turned into quite a second-half team and a nice story.

I'm looking forward to seeing Millsaps and Trinity this weekend, it looks like a great day for football shaping up in SA.

FBCleatus · October 28, 2008, 11:12:40 AM

It has been nice watching the Roos pull out a few victories the last few weeks. They have always played hard. That is a compliment to the staff. The national and conference recognition the last 3 weeks has been deserved. I hope they get another victory this week. I know they will compete. It will be a big test.

D3_DPUFan · October 28, 2008, 11:36:02 AM

QuoteIn this game Depauw will be making the long road trip as well. I am aware that Depauw is probably the favorite to win the game and I think that is as it should be. However, the improvement shown by the Roos over the last four games has me encouraged that an upset is definitely possible.

Let me tell you, the Indiana Tigers are NOT taking AC lightly. I've been very impressed by the Roos' performance this year and it's neat to see some excitement that seems to be building there. You'll get more wins this year...I just don't want it to be this week!

D3_DPUFan · October 28, 2008, 11:40:10 AM

While I'm at it...for you Roos fans...any suggestions on the best option for a hotel in Sherman? Right now I think we're at a Holiday Inn Express Suites or something like that. Saw there was a Hampton as well...guidance on restaurant/drinking establishments would be great too...

Actually, we were thinking about staying in Shemran Friday nigth then Saturday night in north Dallas...Thanks for any help you can provide...

Ron Boerger · October 28, 2008, 12:04:18 PM

Quote from: D3_DPUFan on October 28, 2008, 11:40:10 AM
While I'm at it...for you Roos fans...any suggestions on the best option for a hotel in Sherman? Right now I think we're at a Holiday Inn Express Suites or something like that. Saw there was a Hampton as well...guidance on restaurant/drinking establishments would be great too... Actually, we were thinking about staying in Shemran Friday nigth then Saturday night in north Dallas...Thanks for any help you can provide...

I know the 'roo faithful will chime in, but as a former resident of the area, there's not much up there (unless the Express Suites is new). The nearest 'corporate' type hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn in Allen, about 40 miles south ... and it ain't cheap.

Josh Bowerman works at AC so hopefully will see this thread and provide his insight.

D3_DPUFan · October 28, 2008, 01:19:01 PM

QuoteI know the 'roo faithful will chime in, but as a former resident of the area, there's not much up there (unless the Express Suites is new). The nearest 'corporate' type hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn in Allen, about 40 miles south ... and it ain't cheap.

Josh Bowerman works at AC so hopefully will see this thread and provide his insight.

Thank you, Ron...sounds kinda bleak

...I'm sure we'll find a suitable place. I think the team is staying at a Stonehenge or Stonebridge Hotel?

jekelish · October 28, 2008, 01:33:19 PM

Quote from: D3_DPUFan on October 28, 2008, 11:40:10 AM
While I'm at it...for you Roos fans...any suggestions on the best option for a hotel in Sherman? Right now I think we're at a Holiday Inn Express Suites or something like that. Saw there was a Hampton as well...guidance on restaurant/drinking establishments would be great too... Actually, we were thinking about staying in Shemran Friday nigth then Saturday night in north Dallas...Thanks for any help you can provide...

There are a few hotel options...Holiday Inn Express, LaQuinta, Hampton, and then either a Comfort or Quality Inn (can't remember which)...those four are all literally next to each other. There's also a place called the Stone Bridge which is where a lot of visiting teams stay.

As far as eating/drinking establishments, there are a few options...Cellarman's is a pretty decent local bar that also has some of the best pizza I've ever had, as well as a large beer selection. City Limits is another restaurant/bar that's got cheap food and beer, and makes great burgers. If you want some Mexican food, La Mesa is the best in the area, and is right next door to Cellarman's.

On top of those, there are the chains like Buffalo Wild Wings, Texas Roadhouse, Chili's, Red Lobster, Cheddars, El Chico's, Jalapeno Tree, Olive Garden, and a few others. The chains are all right in the same area, and right by the four main hotels. Cellarman's and La Mesa are closer to campus, and City Limits is a few miles down the road from those two places, not coincidentally on the city limits between Sherman and Denison.