FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[rooski]

The front seven is stacked, with the biggest concern the secondary. Millsaps also won't average 43 ppg this year, but maybe somewhere around the 30 ppg range. I've been watching the 'Roos progress as well and know this won't be a pushover game like it has the last few years.

Looking forward to the game either way, and hopefully it will stay within 7-14 points.

I too hope it stays within 7-14 points because I think it would help AC more than it would hurt MC. With our recent track record against the defending champ I don't see how anyone could pick the Roo's this weekend. But I do believe they intend to win it.

We do have some cleaning up to do if we want to have a chance to stay with the Majors on Saturday. It's probably one of those deals where if both teams play their best game Saturday Millsaps wins but I want to believe that if AC plays well and catches the Majors off their game a bit then who knows. But heck, we sat through the game in Jackson last year so you can bet we will be in Sherman to watch the "improved" Roo's go for the gusto.

I liked what RooCru said about last weeks game being like watching a Rick Leach team playing a DKR team. It may be similar this weekend, but the Roo's got a dose of it so maybe they will be "ready" this weekend. But I'll hold off from a prediction. I think you all know my desire.

*Those in Abilene saw the tremendous collision in the first quarter between AC's receiver Philip Gonzales and the McM defender {I regret I don't have his name]. Philip appeared to be out cold and lay on the field for some time before making his way to the sideline with a steadying hand of a trainer. I spoke with him afterward and he seemed to be clear headed and none the worse for the wear but I will be glad to see if he's back in the game on Saturday. It was pretty scary, but I appreciated the way the McMurry staff responed to the situation is support of Philip and the AC staff.

[D3_DPUFan]

Congratulations to DePauw WR Alex Koors...SCAC Offensive Player of the Week!

http://d3football.com/pressreleases.php?release=2930

[frank_ezelle]

Congratulations to DePauw WR Alex Koors...SCAC Offensive Player of the Week!

http://d3football.com/pressreleases.php?release=2930

And to Millsaps senior linebacker David Dale who won the defensive honors:

Dale recorded eight tackles (five solo), 4.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in the Majors' 27-10 win over Belhaven. The 4.5 sacks marked a single-game school record. Dale's 4.5 sacks against Belhaven matched his career total entering the 2009 season.

[frank_ezelle]

Also in Millsaps news, I spent the late afternoon today taking photos at the MS College at Millsaps JV football game.  Obviously the score is secondary to getting some live game experience for the players, but I'll mention the score since Millsaps "won" 24-14.

Mostly it was good to see these guys out on the field after all the hard work they have put in for the last month.  And it was good to see a lot of the varsity players there supporting their teammates.  The Millsaps JV team will have 3 more games, a return match with MS College and then a home and away with Belhaven College.

[Ralph Turner]

Also in Millsaps news, I spent the late afternoon today taking photos at the MS College at Millsaps JV football game.  Obviously the score is secondary to getting some live game experience for the players, but I'll mention the score since Millsaps "won" 24-14.

Mostly it was good to see these guys out on the field after all the hard work they have put in for the last month.  And it was good to see a lot of the varsity players there supporting their teammates.  The Millsaps JV team will have 3 more games, a return match with MS College and then a home and away with Belhaven College.

The 4 game schedule in Jackson makes sense.  Has Millsaps ever played a JV game versus Louisana College?

[frank_ezelle]

The JV program is something that started with Coach DuBose and this is the third season--there were never enough players in the past to have a JV team.  So far, I believe each season has been home and aways with MC and Belhaven.  I know that LC has a JV because they are on the MS College schedule, but I have no idea if Millsaps has looked at playing games outside the metro Jackson area.

[Patriot_Pride]

Will anyone be in Sherman to shoot (pictures) the AC - Millsaps game?

Yes, Chris Skinner's dad (#46) will be making the trip, so he'll have some photos on his site.

Once I get the link, I'll post on here.

[millsaps mom]

 

Hey Frank it was great meeting you this past Saturday at the game. After 4 years of you taking my son's (and the teams) pics, it was great meeting you.  I look forward to talking to you at the rest of the home games. 

On the game side, I was very excited about the play of my son, the punter with pinning the opponent down on their 1 yard line, not once but twice. Sure helped with field position.

Patti-fl

[d3scout]

Hey Guys yall have a great board here at d3!!  Been following it for a few years as I scout southwest region small schools (d2 and d3) for several media publications and pro teams.

Every once in a while I will get a video of a kid on my desk I dont know much about.   So I figured someone might be able to tell me something about Ross Hasten #5 RB from Austin College...

I saw a vid of a run he made at McMurry you don't normally see from a d3 kid.  He was completely stuffed on the right side from about 7 yards out and magically changed directions to go to the opposite pylon for the td....it was impressive to say the least.

Hes not very tall but damn hes fast and has good instincts it seems.  Almost looks like a Wes Welker playing running back.  I have learned Coach Gage at AC does not pass much.

I saw his stats for the game, 153 yds. and 2 tds.  I know hes been around for awhile...you guys have any insight?? 

Ralph...would did you think about him at the McM game?  Years past?

Thanks Guys!!

[golden_dome]

I posted this on the South Region Fan Poll board, but it is probably more apropriate here.

Not questioning whether DePauw should be ranked as high as they are because honestly I just don't know that much about them, but what is different this year that puts them in elite status in the South? I noticed they have never beaten Trinity (0-9) and are 0-3 against Millsaps since Mike Dubose took over with the average score about 40-12.

Also, Trinity seems to be down. They've eeked out two wins against ASC teams who combined to go 4-16 a year ago. If they are down I would have to think that Millsaps is the team to beat in the SCAC again considering Trinity's opening games and Millsaps' recent history against DePauw.

[RooBro]

Hey Guys yall have a great board here at d3!!  Been following it for a few years as I scout southwest region small schools (d2 and d3) for several media publications and pro teams.

Every once in a while I will get a video of a kid on my desk I dont know much about.   So I figured someone might be able to tell me something about Ross Hasten #5 RB from Austin College...

I saw a vid of a run he made at McMurry you don't normally see from a d3 kid.  He was completely stuffed on the right side from about 7 yards out and magically changed directions to go to the opposite pylon for the td....it was impressive to say the least.

Hes not very tall but damn hes fast and has good instincts it seems.  Almost looks like a Wes Welker playing running back.  I have learned Coach Gage at AC does not pass much.

I saw his stats for the game, 153 yds. and 2 tds.  I know hes been around for awhile...you guys have any insight?? 

Ralph...would did you think about him at the McM game?  Years past?

Thanks Guys!!

I would say the best thing to do is be in Sherman on sat to see for yourself. Ross runs as hard as any back I have ever watched.

[frank_ezelle]

I agree with RooBro that D3Scout should go to the game and see for himself--but based on the email address in his profile, I suspect that D3Scout already knows quite a bit about Ross Hasten.

[d3scout]

I do know some about the kid, but not enough on the football field...just curious what you guys thought??

[Ralph Turner]

I do know some about the kid, but not enough on the football field...just curious what you guys thought??

Welcome to the boards, D3scout.  I posted this after the game last weekend.

Thanks for the report, roocru.

I watched the videostream last night and I saw last year's game.  I think that both teams are stronger than last year.

Coach Gage is in his fourth season at the helm.  That means he has had ample time to recruit into his system.

I can easily see AC finishing as strong as 6-3.

The McMurry radio announcers were very complimentary of the running of all of the AC backs.

Hasten is a very good back for the AC system.  The good thing about AC is that Coach Gage has implemented a sustainable program for that school, ( as we see at Millsaps, and UMHB and HSU and TU and Rhodes, etc.)  I foresee AC being a very competitive program for a long time with Coach Gage at the helm.

[d3scout]

I do know some about the kid, but not enough on the football field...just curious what you guys thought??

Welcome to the boards, D3scout.  I posted this after the game last weekend.

Thanks for the report, roocru.

I watched the videostream last night and I saw last year's game.  I think that both teams are stronger than last year.

Coach Gage is in his fourth season at the helm.  That means he has had ample time to recruit into his system.

I can easily see AC finishing as strong as 6-3.

The McMurry radio announcers were very complimentary of the running of all of the AC backs.

Hasten is a very good back for the AC system.  The good thing about AC is that Coach Gage has implemented a sustainable program for that school, ( as we see at Millsaps, and UMHB and HSU and TU and Rhodes, etc.)  I foresee AC being a very competitive program for a long time with Coach Gage at the helm.

Thanks for the reply Ralph!  I recently talked to Coach Gage he seems very excited with where the program is now.  Hes now had a few years to get some players in there that suit there offense.

And I will say that they are def getting better quality athletes in Sherman than they were before Gage was there.  Perhaps because of his north Texas HS football ties?

After watching the game with McM, looks like this might be the year they compete for a SCAC title with guys like Hasten and the Air Force transfer Braly at QB.  You're completely right, they fit that system perfect...

HUGE test against MC on Sat