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[pbrooks3]

Frank, "You Da Man"!

What you're doing with your posts on this website for MajorDad and Millsaps Mom is to be applauded.  This made me get emotional when I saw the pictures you posted for them.  You're the king of the SCAC.  Good stuff and excellent pictures!

[frank_ezelle]

I don't think I did anything that most of you wouldn't have done.  Millsaps has certainly benefited a great deal from my photos over the years, but I don't really take my photos for Millsaps.  I take them for the student-athletes and their parents and I can't think of a more fitting example than to be able to post some photos for MajorDad while he is overseas (and for millsaps mom who couldn't be at the game). 

As my friends and family know, this project has a tendency to take over my life because it is so time consuming, but I have trouble giving it up because I feel like it is important to the students and to Millsaps.  As for the time commitment, I just have to follow the words of Warren Zevon and "I'll sleep when I'm dead", which hopefully won't be anytime soon.

[MajorDad]

Frank,
I am sorry I have not replied sooner. I really appreciate you posting those pics. My wife and I have done everything we can to get to as many games as possible because, like most parents of DIII football players, we know that it will end at graduation, and for my wife and I, Will is our only child. I have spent most of his childhood and short span of adulthood, deployed with the NAVY for 24 years and now as a GOV contractor with CENTRAL COMMAND. Frank, this is not the first time I have had to fight through the tears over receiving pictures of him growing up, playing sports, going to a the Prom.....etc and I don't suspect it will be the last. So while it may be a small token for some, it measures far greater for me. Thanks Man, I really appreciate it.........

[frank_ezelle]

MajorDad and millsaps mom, I am glad to do my little bit to help and I appreciate your kind words.  We've actually met in the past and had a brief conversation.  It was after the Belhaven game and you both were in front of me wearing your shirts that clearly indicated that #37 was your favorite player.  I caught up with you and said that Will's 77-yard punt in the second half was the turning point of the game.  That punt helped break open a very close game, the closest game that Millsaps has played this season.

NOW, getting back to just Millsaps football, the local newspaper had an interesting article following the game in which Coach DuBose says that he had hopes of Millsaps competing for a championship in his third season, but he thought it would be competing for the SCAC championship and not the NCAA championship.  They also have a photo gallery by Vicki King, a photographer who always does great sports work.  Here are the links:

Story:  http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20081123/SPORTS030105/811230345/1085

Photo Gallery:  http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=D0&Dato=20081122&Kategori=SPORTS&Lopenr=811220811&Ref=PH

[exmajor]

All is quiet on the "Southern" front with this board.  Any thoughts on how Millsaps will match up with W&J? 

Obviously no common opponents to start with here.  I really have not taken the time to see how the teams match up in terms of size, speed, stats., etc.  I will try to dig some more throughout the week, but curious what others think?  I would venture to say Coach Dubose is making some adjustments to the D this week, espcially defending the short middle stuff and not giving up the long gainers.  This is really where La Grange took advantage last weekend.  Will be interesting to see if that remains an achilles heel this week for the Majors.  I would also bet kickoff coverage is being stressed this week!

I think enough has been said about Frank and his dedication to the school, this website, and the conference, but I will throw in my thanks again to Frank as well!

[frank_ezelle]

Thanks, exmajor.

For those who are interested, I do have the photos from the LaGrange game posted to the new Millsaps photo site.  The address for the home page of the new site is in the signature area down below, but the direct address to the album with the LaGrange photos is:

http://gomajors.smugmug.com/gallery/6644993_8TvCL#423984412_pmJfB

(It's a lot of photos but I was trying to get as many of the players as I could.)

[MajorDad]

Anyone heard when the SCAC will name it's 2008 All SCAC team and POTY? Just asking since they came out NOV 20 last year......

[TigerDad]

MajorDad, I was wondering the same thing ... I sent a message to the SCAC via their website, but received no reply.  Maybe they're waiting to see how far Millsaps advances in the playoffs.  Are you hoping we have to wait a few more weeks?  Guess we'll just have to be patient ... 

[MajorDad]

If thats what the hold up is, I hope it doesn't come out till DEC 21st.....LOL Just figured that the awards were based on regular season.........

[scaccommish]

All-SCAC announcement should be out later today or first thing Wednesday.

[MS Major Fan]

This is really big for Divison III footbal and especially for Millsaps but most of all for a great young man -- Juan Joseph.   The Cellular South Conerly Trohpy is for the best college football player in the State of Mississippi!!    For the first time ever -- a Division III player is one of the 3 nominees for the Award!!!   


Congratulations Juan!

This was posted on the Clarion-Ledger Web site:


There will not be a repeat winner of the Cellular South Conerly Trophy, but there might be a historic winner.

Among the finalists announced today for the award that honors Mississippi's top college football player are an offensive lineman (tackle Michael Oher of Ole Miss) and a player from a Division III school (Millsaps quarterback Juan Joseph).

The other finalist is Ole Miss defensive tackle Peria Jerry. Not among the finalists, chosen by a panel of 57 media representatives from around the state, was 2007 winner Damion Fletcher, the Southern Miss running back who has been hampered by a hamstring injury this season but has still cracked the 1,000-yard mark for the year and during the season became the school's career rushing leader while only a junior.

Oher is the first offensive lineman and Joseph the first player from a Division III school picked as finalists in the 13-year history of the trophy.

The winner will be announced at a ceremony on Dec. 2 in Clarksdale, the home town of the late Charlie Conerly, the former Ole Miss quarterback for whom the trophy is named.

All three finalists are seniors.

Joseph has thrown for 3,130 yards and 31 touchdowns with just six interceptions. He has run for 390 yards and four more TDs, leading Millsaps to a 10-0 record and into the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs.

Jerry and Oher have been instrumental in Ole Miss' turnaround season, helping the Rebels build a 7-4 record heading into Friday's Egg Bowl battle against Mississippi State.

Jerry is second in the SEC in tackles for loss with 13 and has four sacks.

Oher, one of three finalists for the Outland Trophy as college football's top interior lineman, has started 45 consecutive games for the Rebels. He's twice been named SEC offensive lineman of the week this season. Ole Miss ranks third in the SEC in total offense and has allowed just 13 sacks in 11 games.

Voters in the preliminary round were charged with selecting three players. The same voters will choose one name from the finalists.

Nineteen players received at least one vote. In addition to the finalists, others receiving votes, in alphabetical order, included:

Wide receiver DeAndre Brown of USM; quarterback Austin Davis of USM; running back Trevar Deed of Delta State; quarterback Garrett DeWitt of Delta State; running back Anthony Dixon of Mississippi State; linebacker Dominic Douglas of Mississippi State; USM's Fletcher; defensive end Greg Hardy of Ole Miss; linebacker Lardester Hicks-Green of Delta State; wide receiver Dexter McCluster of Ole Miss; linebacker Gerald McRath of Southern Miss; safety Derek Pegues of Mississippi State; receiver Chad Schroeder of Delta State; quarterback Jevan Snead of Ole Miss; linebacker Marcellus Speaks of Jackson State; and wide receiver Mike Wallace of Ole Miss.

[rooski]

Please accept my wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to each one of you. There are many blessings among us!!

D3, and particularly SCAC athletes, coaches, trainers, and A/D staffs - THANK YOU for spending the blood-sweat-and tears to make our Saturdays such a great experience! We cannot walk in your shoes, but someday you may walk in ours and will understand how special you are to us.

Moms and dads - thank you for the sacrifices you've made that have allowed us to enjoy your sons college football careers.

MajorDad - thank you for what you do for all of us.

D3Football.com - thank you for providing this venue.

[D3_DPUFan]

This is really big for Divison III footbal and especially for Millsaps but most of all for a great young man -- Juan Joseph.   The Cellular South Conerly Trohpy is for the best college football player in the State of Mississippi!!    For the first time ever -- a Division III player is one of the 3 nominees for the Award!!!   

SUPER!!!!!!

[MajorDad]

This is really big for Divison III footbal and especially for Millsaps but most of all for a great young man -- Juan Joseph.   The Cellular South Conerly Trohpy is for the best college football player in the State of Mississippi!!    For the first time ever -- a Division III player is one of the 3 nominees for the Award!!!   


Congratulations Juan!

This was posted on the Clarion-Ledger Web site:


There will not be a repeat winner of the Cellular South Conerly Trophy, but there might be a historic winner.

Among the finalists announced today for the award that honors Mississippi's top college football player are an offensive lineman (tackle Michael Oher of Ole Miss) and a player from a Division III school (Millsaps quarterback Juan Joseph).

The other finalist is Ole Miss defensive tackle Peria Jerry. Not among the finalists, chosen by a panel of 57 media representatives from around the state, was 2007 winner Damion Fletcher, the Southern Miss running back who has been hampered by a hamstring injury this season but has still cracked the 1,000-yard mark for the year and during the season became the school's career rushing leader while only a junior.

Oher is the first offensive lineman and Joseph the first player from a Division III school picked as finalists in the 13-year history of the trophy.

The winner will be announced at a ceremony on Dec. 2 in Clarksdale, the home town of the late Charlie Conerly, the former Ole Miss quarterback for whom the trophy is named.

All three finalists are seniors.

Joseph has thrown for 3,130 yards and 31 touchdowns with just six interceptions. He has run for 390 yards and four more TDs, leading Millsaps to a 10-0 record and into the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs.

Jerry and Oher have been instrumental in Ole Miss' turnaround season, helping the Rebels build a 7-4 record heading into Friday's Egg Bowl battle against Mississippi State.

Jerry is second in the SEC in tackles for loss with 13 and has four sacks.

Oher, one of three finalists for the Outland Trophy as college football's top interior lineman, has started 45 consecutive games for the Rebels. He's twice been named SEC offensive lineman of the week this season. Ole Miss ranks third in the SEC in total offense and has allowed just 13 sacks in 11 games.

Voters in the preliminary round were charged with selecting three players. The same voters will choose one name from the finalists.

Nineteen players received at least one vote. In addition to the finalists, others receiving votes, in alphabetical order, included:

Wide receiver DeAndre Brown of USM; quarterback Austin Davis of USM; running back Trevar Deed of Delta State; quarterback Garrett DeWitt of Delta State; running back Anthony Dixon of Mississippi State; linebacker Dominic Douglas of Mississippi State; USM's Fletcher; defensive end Greg Hardy of Ole Miss; linebacker Lardester Hicks-Green of Delta State; wide receiver Dexter McCluster of Ole Miss; linebacker Gerald McRath of Southern Miss; safety Derek Pegues of Mississippi State; receiver Chad Schroeder of Delta State; quarterback Jevan Snead of Ole Miss; linebacker Marcellus Speaks of Jackson State; and wide receiver Mike Wallace of Ole Miss.

Saw this as I was coming into the site this morning, this is awesome and well deserved. That young man has provided us with some amazing performances over the last three years. He deserves everything he gets this year as does the rest of his team. GO JUAN and GO MAJORS!!!!!!

[MajorDad]

And to back that post up, CONGRATs to Joseph on being selected among the 10 finalists for the Galardi trophy........WELL DONE!!!!!