FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[TigerDad]

One of my favorite posts since I've been following this board was this one from TigerDad last Dec, 24th. He provided three links for this terrific high school "football" story. If you got to read them you will remember that it was much more!

Great followup story ... thanks for posting that, Rooski!  Go Tornadoes!  Wish I lived in the DFW area to attend this year's game just to see this fine example of sportsmanship in person.  FYI, I did send a note to Grapevine football coach Kris Hogan last December ... his humble reply was a blessing to me.  What a great testimony to his players, their families and the boys from Gainesville.

Had to dig back 105 pages in this SCAC topic, so I thought I'd re-post the original links for those interested ... the links are still good, I just tried them a minute ago.

BACKGROUND INFO FROM NOVEMBER 2008

1. First, the newspaper story ...

Grapevine Faith football fans cheer for Gainesville State for a day
by David Thomas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Monday, November 10, 2008
http://www.wacotrib.com/prep/content/living/stories/2008/11/10/11102008wacFBHfaith.html

2. Faith Christian coach Kris Hogan's e-mail sent to parents and fans ...

Grapevine Faith's night of football, goodwill
by Matt Wixon, Dallas Morning News "HS GameTime" Blog
Thursday, November 7, 2008
http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/11/grapevine-faiths-night-of-football-goodw.html

3. Finally, Sports Illustrated's version of the story ...

Life of Reilly:
There are some games where cheering for the other side feels better than winning.
by Rick Reilly, Sports Illustrated
November-December 2008
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3789373

[wally_wabash]

Wes, maybe it would be enough to move ahead of W&J, who is barely ahead of DPU in the rankings.  It would also help DPU if Thomas More loses to MSJ.  A win over a regionally ranked opponent in the final game of the season is bound to make an impression.  At least, I'm counting on it too, for Wabash's sake 

The difference between Wabash and DPU in the current at-large discussion is that Wabash is at the top of the North region at-large list while DPU is currently ranked as the 4th at-large team in the South.  If the selection happened today, DPU wouldn't even come close to the discussion.  It's a much more uneasy situation for Tiger fans. 

Of course the other side of the coin is that DPU has a much more reasonable shot at getting into Pool A than does Wabash.  And if the AQ doesn't pan out for DPU, I think a win over Wabash (even if the loss knocks Wabash out of the final regional rankings), would be strong enough to push DPU over Dickinson and W&J to be the second team in line in the South...and in good shape to make the field. 

Wes, I don't think W&J is as safe as you might think.  Their SOS is wretched and they don't have any good wins (non con wins against Oberlin and Frostburg State...and the PAC is pretty brutal this year).  I think W&J still needs some pretty significant help to get in. 

[Ron Boerger]

Game notes for Centre @ Trinity are out:

Trinity notes
Centre notes

I am planning to be there.   

[Patriot_Pride]

Game notes for Centre @ Trinity are out:

Trinity notes
Centre notes

I am planning to be there.   

I'll pick Trinity to roll over Centre, 37-21.

[D3_DPUFan]

I'll pick Trinity to roll over Centre, 37-21. 

I like the way you think.

[Tacttm1]

The Magic Eight Ball says: 34-7, Trinity takes it.

[D3_DPUFan]

The Magic Eight Ball says: 34-7, Trinity takes it.

Ha! I like that even better! 

[Ralph Turner]

It is early to talk about DPU-Wabash, but I like to think that the game is a barometer between the SCAC and the NCAC, and in turn, the non-OAC/non-CCIW contingency in the North Region.

Maybe one cannot read that much into a rivalry game, but it does give us a good game to follow every year.

[wesleyuncle]

My brothers daughter goes to Wesley.  She said that a footbal player was dismissed on Sunday from the team and the College.  Anybody know what this is about?  She said he was a star player.

[Ron Boerger]

My brothers daughter goes to Wesley.  She said that a footbal player was dismissed on Sunday from the team and the College.  Anybody know what this is about?  She said he was a star player.

Wesley is not a SCAC team.    Try the ACFC board.

[pbrooks3]

I'll pick Trinity to roll over Centre, 37-21. 

I like the way you think.

I don't like the way you think!  But I tend to agree.  Centre has everything riding on this battle, but Trinity playing in San Antonio coming off a so-so season record-wise and having lost to the Colonels in Danville last year will be prepared to administer pain.  Hoping Centre surprises and wins this game.

[D3_DPUFan]

I don't like the way you think!  But I tend to agree.  Centre has everything riding on this battle, but Trinity playing in San Antonio coming off a so-so season record-wise and having lost to the Colonels in Danville last year will be prepared to administer pain.  Hoping Centre surprises and wins this game.

Understand...I know we all hope for a well played game with no injuries. I'm sure it will be a battle in San Antonio!

[Tex]

Mixed emotions about the last home TU game this season.  I certainly hope the boys show up with their pride and emotion.  We need to send our seniors off in style, even if we're not in the playoff hunt.  These next two games are going to tell me a helluva lot about the future of TU football. 

[TigerDad]

No mixed emotions here.  Trinity dominated Centre last year in Danville (in my opinion), but gave up two quick TD's just before halftime in less than 10 seconds gametime.  The Tigers ended up losing it by nine and eliminating themselves from a possible Pool C bid to the playoffs.

Tomorrow, Trinity needs to start strong and never let up.  I'd like to see TU hang about 30 on the Colonels before the half and erase the memory of last year's loss.  I believe the seniors will agree with me. 

TCB, Tigers.  Don't get mad, get even.

[RooBro]

I went to a high school game last night, and the lady infront of me son plays at Weaton! Its a small D3 world we live in.