FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Ron Boerger]

Anyone know if AC will have to go to Monterey Tech next year or is this a one time thing?

I can't see this being any more than a one-year deal caused by CC's sudden abandonment of football. 

[TigerDad]

Just to chime in with 'historymajor' on Monterrey Tech:

Trinity did indeed scrimmage Monterrey Tech the first two years my son was at TU ... maybe before that, too.  So, my first experience with D3 football was when these GIANT dudes from Mexico showed up in late August to scrimmage the Texas Tigers.  YIKES.  Their average lineman was about 6'6" and 290, linebackers were all 6'4" and 250-plus.  The MT running backs were 5'8" and faster than anyone I'd ever seen in person. 

In the OL vs DL drills, the Tigers were miniature by comparison.  Turns out many of the "Borregos Salvajes" (Wild Rams) looked to be at least in their mid-20's and perhap older than that.  Trinity looked like a JV team playing a D1 first-string.  Skill-wise, MT was pretty good, but it was hard to tell as that was my first look at Trinity, period.

I believe "Los Borregos Salvajes" compete well in an American Football League with several other campuses in Mexico ... they are definitely scholarship players, if not semi-pro by NCAA standards.  I would not go so far as to accuse them of unfair or unsportmanlike behavior as I don't recall witnessing that, but I do think the Austin College players and coaches will have their hands (and feet and heads) full in a game situation.

Glad they're not coming to Trinity in place of CoCo this year!!   

[D3_DPUFan]

Just to chime in with 'historymajor' on Monterrey Tech:

Trinity did indeed scrimmage Monterrey Tech the first two years my son was at TU ... maybe before that, too.  So, my first experience with D3 football was when these GIANT dudes from Mexico showed up in late August to scrimmage the Texas Tigers.  YIKES.  Their average lineman was about 6'6" and 290, linebackers were all 6'4" and 250-plus.  The MT running backs were 5'8" and faster than anyone I'd ever seen in person. 

In the OL vs DL drills, the Tigers were miniature by comparison.  Turns out many of the "Borregos Salvajes" (Wild Rams) looked to be at least in their mid-20's and perhap older than that.  Trinity looked like a JV team playing a D1 first-string.  Skill-wise, MT was pretty good, but it was hard to tell as that was my first look at Trinity, period.

I believe "Los Borregos Salvajes" compete well in an American Football League with several other campuses in Mexico ... they are definitely scholarship players, if not semi-pro by NCAA standards.  I would not go so far as to accuse them of unfair or unsportmanlike behavior as I don't recall witnessing that, but I do think the Austin College players and coaches will have their hands (and feet and heads) full in a game situation.

Glad they're not coming to Trinity in place of CoCo this year!!   

Way to boost the spirits of Roocru and Rooski...

[roocru]

Just to chime in with 'historymajor' on Monterrey Tech:

Trinity did indeed scrimmage Monterrey Tech the first two years my son was at TU ... maybe before that, too.  So, my first experience with D3 football was when these GIANT dudes from Mexico showed up in late August to scrimmage the Texas Tigers.  YIKES.  Their average lineman was about 6'6" and 290, linebackers were all 6'4" and 250-plus.  The MT running backs were 5'8" and faster than anyone I'd ever seen in person. 

In the OL vs DL drills, the Tigers were miniature by comparison.  Turns out many of the "Borregos Salvajes" (Wild Rams) looked to be at least in their mid-20's and perhap older than that.  Trinity looked like a JV team playing a D1 first-string.  Skill-wise, MT was pretty good, but it was hard to tell as that was my first look at Trinity, period.

I believe "Los Borregos Salvajes" compete well in an American Football League with several other campuses in Mexico ... they are definitely scholarship players, if not semi-pro by NCAA standards.  I would not go so far as to accuse them of unfair or unsportmanlike behavior as I don't recall witnessing that, but I do think the Austin College players and coaches will have their hands (and feet and heads) full in a game situation.

Glad they're not coming to Trinity in place of CoCo this year!!   

Way to boost the spirits of Roocru and Rooski...

The way I see it, if they are that good it will help us prepare for the rest of the SCAC.   

[Pat Coleman]

Well, remember, the game won't count on your W-L record so it can only be a positive. Unless someone gets hurt.

[cush]

President's meeting update via lacrosse mag: (scroll down)

http://www.laxmagazine.com/blogs/coyne/062809_empire8


seems nothing to happen...isn't the scac already divided into divisions?. Next summer is probably some adjustment time in membership for the scac, centenary and berry probably join to go to 14 or to keep it at 12 if depauw moves to the ncac and cc leaves

[D3_DPUFan]

seems nothing to happen...isn't the scac already divided into divisions?. Next summer is probably some adjustment time in membership for the scac, centenary and berry probably join to go to 14 or to keep it at 12 if depauw moves to the ncac and cc leaves

Did anyone expect anything to happen?

[Ron Boerger]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/Boerne_QB_commits_to_Trinity.html

Boerne QB commits to Trinity

Boerne Champion standout quarterback Chuck Thornally has committed to play the same position at Trinity University in San Antonio.

Thornally considered several offers to play tight end at larger schools but rejected them in favor of Trinity's offer to remain under center. Other schools that did consider him at quarterback could not match Trinity's high academic standards.

[...]

"Trinity's getting a D-I player who got overlooked for reasons we'll never understand, and they have to be extremely happy," Champion head football coach Danny Threadgill said. "That's not just my opinion. That's coaches' throughout the area. They're getting a quality person and a quality player."

[...]

Thornally's commitment to Trinity carries one caveat. The Fair Oaks resident learned this week that he is one of three Champion players invited to play in the 31st annual San Antonio High School All-Star Football Game, set for May 9 at NEISD Comalander Stadium. Texas State recruit Josh Wray and center Kevin Peet are Boerne's other all-star representatives.

The game is heavily attended by D-I and D-II football scouts, and it is not unusual for them to make late offers.

Without going in to the D3/commit business, it sounds like Trinity is a safety pending a scholarship offer from a school Thornally is comfortable with.   The young man would have great size for a Division III QB (6'5", 220) if he does stick at TU.

A post on another board about another Boerne QB got me thinking about this kid ... according to this site he truly has committed to TU (scroll down a page or two).   Guess that means I need to apologize for the comment about Trinity being a safety choice. 

He's actually one of a number of D3 "commits" being shown here, there are a number of ASC schools shown as well a couple of others. 

[rooski]

Nice work TU. Possibly another example of "there's more to DIII football, than just football." And hey, from a conference perspective, if one gets better - we all get better".

[D3_DPUFan]

He's actually one of a number of D3 "commits" being shown here, there are a number of ASC schools shown as well a couple of others.

Tex, TigerDad, et al...does this kid have a chance to compete for time as a freshman? Who's the likely starter at QB?

[TigerDad]

DPU, haven't heard much and what I have heard, I can't repeat (of course!)

As a parent of a current player, I stand my my earlier answer above!  

It's pretty common knowledge that last year's stand-out starter, Bryant Wilson, is finished with his eligibility.  Last year's roster lists 5 other QB's, but none with starting experience since Wilson played every game in 2008.  Some of those underclassmen may not return this season, plus there will be incoming first-year QB's to compete as well.  I look forward to seeing all the Tigers compete in less than two months!  

[D3_DPUFan]

As a parent of a current player, I stand my my earlier answer above!   

It's pretty common knowledge that last year's stand-out starter, Bryant Wilson, is finished with his eligibility.  Last year's roster lists 5 other QB's, but none with starting experience since Wilson played every game in 2008.  Some of those underclassmen may not return this season, plus there will be incoming first-year QB's to compete as well.  I look forward to seeing all the Tigers compete in less than two months! 

You're tough!

Whoever is behind center, I think they'll be facing a stout D when the Texas Tigers visit Greencastle in late October...already lookig forward to what will certainly be a tough contest.

[D3_DPUFan]

Fans of the Monon Bell rivalry, don't bother watching ESPNU's 50 States in 50 Days "stop" in Indiana...as expected, an ND lovefest, including Lou Holtz saying he wouldn't be surprised if the Irish are playing Florida for the national championship...Old Oaken Bucket was mentioned as a great rivalry...not one second spent with even a mention of any team other than ND, Purdue and IU....great snapshot of college football in Indiana...

[KentATM]

wow.  been gone a while and come back to find my Roos will be playing what is described as a semi pro goon squad from Mexico.

I sure hope the team can put up a good showing.  Any kind of thrashing where we are not competitive is really bad for the fans moral.  In my time there, one bad beating at home almost always killed what little enthusiasm the student body had for the season.  I had a heck of a time getting people to even believe we were competitive the last couple years.

[D3_DPUFan]

SCAC unveils "cost containment" plan...

http://www.scacsports.com/news/scac_announces_cost_containment_plan