FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[evacuee]

Especially when you consider what I found out today- apparently DePauw is stealing recruits from Wabash.

I heard a 5-9, 145 lb receiver from Elyria, OH changed his commitment from Wabash to DePauw last weekend when he went on his official visit only to find out that there were no women at the home of the Little Giants.  He caught 9 passes last year for 77 yards and one touchdown, and says he hopes to play quarterback.  The women are no doubt a huge advantage for the Tigers in their recruiting battles with Wabash. 

[Ralph Turner]

Especially when you consider what I found out today- apparently DePauw is stealing recruits from Wabash.

I heard a 5-9, 145 lb receiver from Elyria, OH changed his commitment from Wabash to DePauw last weekend when he went on his official visit only to find out that there were no women at the home of the Little Giants.  He caught 9 passes last year for 77 yards and one touchdown, and says he hopes to play quarterback.  The women are no doubt a huge advantage for the Tigers in their recruiting battles with Wabash. 

Even DePauw women?  

[Slicer_Coach]

I just read in the paper here at home (LaPorte) that a linebacker from Michigan City committed to DePauw and a couple of his teammates committed to Wabash.  I just thought it was about this time of the year 3 years ago when my son was recruited that the D3 schools started publishing their lists.  I know there could be several changes but is sure would be nice know who's doing what!

[evacuee]

Here's what I'm gathering... it looks like most of the blue chippers were more interested in playing in front of 80,000 fans and millions on tv and getting an entire academic support team devoted to keeping them eligible, so none of them were interested in division 3 football.  Those who weren't offered scholarships at the major college conferences seem to have gone mid-major, seemingly because the education is free and they still have a shot at getting a pro contract one day.  Most of those who didn't get offered by FCS or FBS schools got partial deals from division 2 schools and their grades weren't very good so they went to those schools.

It seems that by and large in the SCAC, we didn't get many of the scholarship players since we don't offer what they can.  However, there are some that were entirely beneath the radar because they weren't any good as high school players, but they wanted to keep playing and could somehow afford the tuition on top of being really good students who chose SCAC schools.  In each of the schools' recruiting classes, there are a bunch of no names who might or might not turn out to be great players.  In all of division 3, Mount Union seems to have gotten the few guys who might make an NFL roster, and it looks like they might compete for the championship again.

Does that help?  It's pretty much the case every year.

[etg]

(El Tea Gray---re: NSF to 2698)


"Not So Fast 2698."

Christmas may come early to San Antonio's Skyline Campus (like Aug. 12th).
I truly believe Saint Nick will be there.
Please stay tuned; I certainly will.


                                                                   

[Ron Boerger]

Will St. Nick bring some turf with him, etg?   

Meanwhile, up in the metroplex, the good people of the Allen ISD are about to spend $60 million of their tax dollars to build a new stadium with room for 18,000.  For one high school - albeit one with 5,000 students.   It probably doesn't hurt that, in addition to the area being located in the most affluent county in the state, there has been a great deal of recent retail development there, meaning the property tax base is both wide and deep. 

At least it's not a case of athletics in lieu of everything else - fifteen of the 19 schools in the district have received the state's highest academic rating, "Exemplary," which is not easy to come by.  The other four schools exceed standards and are "Recognized."   http://bit.ly/aLSgOB

[etg]

(El Tea Gray---re: Ron's Turf)


Ron, I did not realize that 2698 was talking about new turf; I thought that he was actually talking about "warm bodies".  I do expect some really great new football prospects on campus in August.

I certainly hope that Saint Nick will be there, but I don't believe that he will bring any artificial turf for the 2010 season (if ever). Seems like around here, many like that "old natural stuff" better; really can't say that I blame them.

                                                                         

[D3Navy]

"Here's what I'm gathering... it looks like most of the blue chippers were more interested in playing in front of 80,000 fans and millions on tv and getting an entire academic support team devoted to keeping them eligible, so none of them were interested in division 3 football.  Those who weren't offered scholarships at the major college conferences seem to have gone mid-major, seemingly because the education is free and they still have a shot at getting a pro contract one day.  Most of those who didn't get offered by FCS or FBS schools got partial deals from division 2 schools and their grades weren't very good so they went to those schools.

It seems that by and large in the SCAC, we didn't get many of the scholarship players since we don't offer what they can.  However, there are some that were entirely beneath the radar because they weren't any good as high school players, but they wanted to keep playing and could somehow afford the tuition on top of being really good students who chose SCAC schools.  In each of the schools' recruiting classes, there are a bunch of no names who might or might not turn out to be great players.  In all of division 3, Mount Union seems to have gotten the few guys who might make an NFL roster, and it looks like they might compete for the championship again.

Does that help?  It's pretty much the case every year."

Nice.

[etg]

(El Tea Gray---re: D3Navy, Ron, 2698)


D3Navy, Ron, 2698:
You guys need to do what they keep telling me; "hide and watch" (Aug 12th). I already have my spot to hide, can't wait to see the squad with Saint Nick (but guess I will have to). From what I hear it's going to be "something special".


                                                             

[etg]

(El Tea Gray---re: 2010 D3 Preseason Football Rankings)


*Sporting News 2010 Football Preview (previously Street & Smith's)
2010 D3 Preseason Top 25

Trinity (TX)------------#19
No other SCAC teams ranked in Top 25. Other SCAC team to watch: DePauw.

Sporting News Comments:  Trinity (TX) has best Special Teams in D3 Football; Biel (Kicker), Trella (Punter) and Urban (Return Specialist). Offense must decide on QB from 3 of last years returning starters (Davidson, Staska, Dickinson).
El Tea Gray Comment:  NSF----"Not So Fast Sporting News" let's take a look (Aug. 12th) at the new class of QBs.


*Lindy's 2010 Football Preview
2010 D3 Preseason Top 25

No SCAC teams ranked in Lindy's Top 25.


                                                                             

[Ron Boerger]

After last year's heralded first-year QB ended up bailing on the team, etg, I'll wait until they actually start the season to get excited about 'the new class of QBs'.

Speaking of which, I wonder what ever happened to the lamented Mr. T ... the only recent reference I can find to someone by that name is as a pledge to a TAMU service organization called "Iron Spikes."  Class of 2013 and SAT phone number, too - plus there's a Facebook page with the same info (and the fact that he graduated from Boerne Champion).  Hope he is happy at A&M, certainly if he wanted the 'big college' experience he wasn't going to get it at Trinity. 

[crufootball]

etg, would you be so kind to list the ASC teams in the Sporting News Preview?

[etg]

(El Tea Gray---re: Ron and Crufootball)

Ron,
I've been telling you that Saint Nick "will" be there; so will a couple of other QBs.  The other guy that you asked about went to Texas State in San Marcos after Trinity; don't know where he will show up this year.

Crufootball,
The Trine article that can be pulled up from page 1 of d3football.com has the complete Lindy's and Sporting News top 25's.

                                                                             

[BashDad]

People are posting that a deal has been finalized between Depauw and the NCAC; the announcement is forthcoming. Anyone over here have any insight?

[Gray Fox]

People are posting that a deal has been finalized between Depauw and the NCAC; the announcement is forthcoming. Anyone over here have any insight?

The PAC-10/Big 12 fallout is getting out of hand.