FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[TigerDad]

Thanks for the link to the Millsaps season preview, frank.  Very nicely done ... my compliments to the Millsaps SID and staff.  They obviously have their act together to publish in June!

I believe the Trinity 2009 season preview will be online around mid-October   

Later this summer, I will be looking forward to reading the annual D3Football "Kickoff"!  And, of course, Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine's annual expert analysis of "Small Colleges" football.  Out of 300+ pages, Trinity usually scores about two paragraphs.  I'll bet the yet-to-play-a-game Incarnate Word Cardinals will get their own section and a photo or two of their brand-new multi-million-dollar stadium.  Wonder if they'll have Field Turf?!

As Rodney Dangerfield used to say, "I tell ya, I get no respect."   

[Ralph Turner]

Thanks for the link to the Millsaps season preview, frank.  Very nicely done ... my compliments to the Millsaps SID and staff.  They obviously have their act together to publish in June!

I believe the Trinity 2009 season preview will be online around mid-October   

Later this summer, I will be looking forward to reading the annual D3Football "Kickoff"!  And, of course, Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine's annual expert analysis of "Small Colleges" football.  Out of 300+ pages, Trinity usually scores about two paragraphs.  I'll bet the yet-to-play-a-game Incarnate Word Cardinals will get their own section and a photo or two of their brand-new multi-million-dollar stadium.  Wonder if they'll have Field Turf?!

As Rodney Dangerfield used to say, "I tell ya, I get no respect."   

Sure, new program, new kid in town.   

After a couple of seasons, then they will get the same amount of exposure as all of the other D-II's.

Isn't UIW moving to the Lone Star Conference as well? 

Trinity gets the same amount of write-up as the other D-III's.  That is why we buy KICKOFF 2009.

McMurry scores a headline in the ASC write-up by hiring Mumme.

[Bill McCabe]

Thanks for the link to the Millsaps season preview, frank.  Very nicely done ... my compliments to the Millsaps SID and staff.  They obviously have their act together to publish in June!

I believe the Trinity 2009 season preview will be online around mid-October   

Later this summer, I will be looking forward to reading the annual D3Football "Kickoff"!  And, of course, Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine's annual expert analysis of "Small Colleges" football.  Out of 300+ pages, Trinity usually scores about two paragraphs.  I'll bet the yet-to-play-a-game Incarnate Word Cardinals will get their own section and a photo or two of their brand-new multi-million-dollar stadium.  Wonder if they'll have Field Turf?!

As Rodney Dangerfield used to say, "I tell ya, I get no respect."   

Sure, new program, new kid in town.   

After a couple of seasons, then they will get the same amount of exposure as all of the other D-II's.

Isn't UIW moving to the Lone Star Conference as well? 

Trinity gets the same amount of write-up as the other D-III's.  That is why we buy KICKOFF 2009.

McMurry scores a headline in the ASC write-up by hiring Mumme.

UIW will play in the Lone Star Conference their 2nd or 3rd year.  Not an easy task in that conference.

[rooski]

Thanks for the link to the Millsaps season preview, frank.  Very nicely done ... my compliments to the Millsaps SID and staff.  They obviously have their act together to publish in June!

I believe the Trinity 2009 season preview will be online around mid-October   

Later this summer, I will be looking forward to reading the annual D3Football "Kickoff"!  And, of course, Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine's annual expert analysis of "Small Colleges" football.  Out of 300+ pages, Trinity usually scores about two paragraphs.  I'll bet the yet-to-play-a-game Incarnate Word Cardinals will get their own section and a photo or two of their brand-new multi-million-dollar stadium.  Wonder if they'll have Field Turf?!

As Rodney Dangerfield used to say, "I tell ya, I get no respect."   

Agreed TigerDad that there is not a lot of face time in the Dave Campbells' each year for our Texas fav's but I'd suggest you pick up a copy soon. I scored a copy from my son this weekend for father's day. Coach Mohr pays a very high comp to Baer and Furlow. The mag implies that this season may be a "perfect storm" offensively for the TU running backs. Of course Tex, we know what that means for a hard working o-lineman.

I was glad to see McMurry get some attention and hope they really take off starting about week three, Ralph...

As for the Roos' it basically presents 2009 as a "don't tell me, show me" season. I cannot disagree. But there really are lot of good signs leading up to this fall. One thing we know going in - with only 9 games to play we won't end up on the .500 fence. Three of the four home opponents beat us last year. Any improvement is going to be hard earned but I think this group is going to be pretty motivated after the off field / off season disappointments they have endured.

[D3_DPUFan]

As for the Roos' it basically presents 2009 as a "don't tell me, show me" season. I cannot disagree. But there really are lot of good signs leading up to this fall. One thing we know going in - with only 9 games to play we won't end up on the .500 fence. Three of the four home opponents beat us last year. Any improvement is going to be hard earned but I think this group is going to be pretty motivated after the off field / off season disappointments they have endured.

So are you guys officially playing 9 games?

[Gray Fox]

On a non-football note - yesterday the Dallas Morning News printed a list of all valedictorians and salutatorians from all area high schools in the DFW area.  They also printed the college and major each plans to pursue.   A great number were going to attend Austin College, way more than a normal statistical distribution. 

Congratulations on both the students and the AC academic recruiters. 

[rooski]

As for the Roos' it basically presents 2009 as a "don't tell me, show me" season. I cannot disagree. But there really are lot of good signs leading up to this fall. One thing we know going in - with only 9 games to play we won't end up on the .500 fence. Three of the four home opponents beat us last year. Any improvement is going to be hard earned but I think this group is going to be pretty motivated after the off field / off season disappointments they have endured.

So are you guys officially playing 9 games?

Don't ever take anything I say here as official "DPU" or I might have to ban myself. 

In this case I should have said  we are "apparently" playing only 9 games. I heard some talk early about possible replacement games but it seems none has come together.

[rooski]

On a non-football note - yesterday the Dallas Morning News printed a list of all valedictorians and salutatorians from all area high schools in the DFW area.  They also printed the college and major each plans to pursue.   A great number were going to attend Austin College, way more than a normal statistical distribution. 

Congratulations on both the students and the AC academic recruiters. 

Well put. It may be in large part a reflection of the tremendous leadership, support and inspiration of the outgoing President Dr. Oscar Page whose tenure ends June 30th after 15 years at AC. A wonderful man whose impact on the college and it's families will be lifelong and immeasureable.

[Ralph Turner]

On a non-football note - yesterday the Dallas Morning News printed a list of all valedictorians and salutatorians from all area high schools in the DFW area.  They also printed the college and major each plans to pursue.   A great number were going to attend Austin College, way more than a normal statistical distribution. 

Congratulations on both the students and the AC academic recruiters. 

Well put. It may be in large part a reflection of the tremendous leadership, support and inspiration of the outgoing President Dr. Oscar Page whose tenure ends June 30th after 15 years at AC. A wonderful man whose impact on the college and its families will be lifelong and immeasurable.

When Dr Paige started at AC, the school was a member of the TIAA.  He helped create the ASC in 1996 and then led AC out of the ASC to the SCAC.

That is quite a legacy for AC fans.

[D3_DPUFan]

Don't ever take anything I say here as official "DPU" or I might have to ban myself. 

In this case I should have said  we are "apparently" playing only 9 games. I heard some talk early about possible replacement games but it seems none has come together.

No problems...I know getting a 10th has been difficult for a host of reasons. Thank you Colorado College.

[rooski]

Checked out the Centre Football website - just browsing - and saw that they are one of the few to actually identify their 2013 recruiting class. Go to their site for specifics but they call it a "banner class" and give names/pos/Ht./Wt./Hometown of all 31 commits. Obviously one can't really tell much about a given player from those details but here is the essence of what I glean from the list:
       9 OL,  5 DB,  4 LB,  5 WR,  3 RB,  2 DL,  1 QB,  1 DE,  and 1 TE make up the class.

After a solid 2008 they likely expect to compete for a championship in 2009. I look forward to our trip there in late September.

Two years ago we flew into Louisville and drove to Danville for the game. This year we are thinking about going in to Lexington. Any suggestions?...

[D3_DPUFan]

Checked out the Centre Football website - just browsing - and saw that they are one of the few to actually identify their 2013 recruiting class. Go to their site for specifics but they call it a "banner class" and give names/pos/Ht./Wt./Hometown of all 31 commits. Obviously one can't really tell much about a given player from those details but here is the essence of what I glean from the list:
       9 OL,  5 DB,  4 LB,  5 WR,  3 RB,  2 DL,  1 QB,  1 DE,  and 1 TE make up the class.

After a solid 2008 they likely expect to compete for a championship in 2009. I look forward to our trip there in late September.

Two years ago we flew into Louisville and drove to Danville for the game. This year we are thinking about going in to Lexington. Any suggestions?...

Thanks for the head's up on Centre's recruiting class. My guess is you're better off flying into Louisville (better fares)...although you are a bit closer to Danville flying into Lexington. Campus setting in Danville in the fall is very cool...although playing surface leaves a bit to be desired...and then there's the PA guy... but a nice trip and Centre always comes to play.

[roocru]

Good news for AC fans.  My sources tell me they expect around 100 players out for football this year after an excellent recruiting class and some transfers who came in last year.  The best news is they are trying to set up some JV contests as well.  8)  Stay tuned for developments on a limited JV schedule.

[TigerDad]

... a nice trip and Centre always comes to play.

Yes, indeed.  For example, I got to witness last season's Trinity "Debacle in Danville".   

Nonetheless, it is a beautiful place to visit in the fall ...

[rooski]

Good news for AC fans.  My sources tell me they expect around 100 players out for football this year after an excellent recruiting class and some transfers who came in last year.  The best news is they are trying to set up some JV contests as well.  8)  Stay tuned for developments on a limited JV schedule.

Any news regarding filling the former CC game date?