FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Patriot_Pride]

Excuse me while I change the subject with some Millsaps news.

Millsaps Sports Information Director Kevin Maloney is leaving Millsaps effective January 14th to take a position with a D3 college in Texas.  I was closely connected with Millsaps athletics for several years before Kevin was hired so I have a very clear picture of just how valuable he has been to the athletic program and the school as a whole. 

Putting out media guides--sending stats and stories to the SCAC home office, D3Sports, and various home town newspapers--writing stories for the website--numerous game day responsibilities--working on special promotions--dealing with webcast issues--well, let's just say that an SID at a small school has to wear many hats and there's never enough time to do everything.  Kevin has done a great of job of doing far more than most and he has really been able to shine a bright light on the accomplishments of the Millsaps coaches and athletes. 

He will be miss and I certainly appreciated all that he has done for the athletes and the school over the last several years.  Thanks Kevin for a job well done.

Well said, Frank. He will be missed. I've gotten to know him over the years as well, and he always went above and beyond his duties. Replacing him will be a tough task, and I hate to see him go. I know he reads the boards, so thanks so much for your efforts Kevin and I know you'll be a big-time SID wherever you go! Thanks from Millsaps!

[D3_DPUFan]

Best wishes to Kevin from the frozen tundra of Indiana. The DIII SIDs I have come in contact with are a hard working, dedicated bunch who do great things for their schools and the student-athletes who attend them. Hope Kevin continues to enjoy success...and that Millsaps gets a good replacement for him...

[Ron Boerger]

Good luck to Kevin Maloney, who did a fine job at Millsaps ... can you at least tell us which conference he's going to?   

[Patriot_Pride]

Good luck to Kevin Maloney, who did a fine job at Millsaps ... can you at least tell us which conference he's going to?   

He's going to the University of Texas at Tyler in the American Southwest Conference (ASC).

[DPU3619]

Didn't Jason Livernois from Hendrix leave a while back for the same gig?  Sounds familiar for some reason.

We've now hit the point in the off-season where I'm discussing the job movements of past SCAC SID's.  Somebody get me a location on B.B. Branton!  Quickly!

[historymajor]

Kevin did a great job!  I wish him all the best in Tyler, and remind him that I've always got cold one's in the fridge in Dallas!

[Tacttm1]

Best of luck to Kevin; his work is nothing short of astounding.

[LA Major]

Kevin was a tremendous asset to/for Millsaps. My opinion is that you can get another SID at Millsaps but you can't replace him. He was unique in what he brought to the student athletes, their families and the staff. Thanks Kevin and Best Wishes.

[Shoreman]

Can this be confirmed?
Austin College (TX): Head coach Ronnie Gage has been hired at Barbers Hill HS (TX). From footballscoop.com

[D3_DPUFan]

Wow...that would be a huge loss for the program.

[D3_DPUFan]

Looks like he's going there to be AD.

http://www.barbershill.isd.esc4.net/

[Ron Boerger]

What a shame for AC.   

I've never even HEARD of this district.  Or Mont Belvieu, the town where he's going.

[awadelewis]

Mont Belvieu is in far exurbs on the east side of Houston.    Agreed that's is tough for AC; was expecting them to make some noise in our conference over the next few years.

[D3_DPUFan]

Agreed that's is tough for AC; was expecting them to make some noise in our conference over the next few years.

Actually, I though AC took a bit of a step back this year. The program improved a ton over the past three years but couldn't seem to get over the hump this year. No doubt a very competitive team, but not where I thought they would be. And with the loss of some keys players, and now their coach, next couple of years could be tough IMHO.

[PrayingColonel]

Changing the topic but Centre's schedule has been posted on their website and I am glad to see they've added a 10th game. Lagrange will now be filling the week 10 spot vacated by Colorado College.