FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[willystyle]

Live stats show 10-3 TU at the half, now 27-9 TU in the 4th.  4 minutes and change to go.

[TigerDad]

Trinity 27, Sewanee 9. Some very big hits by TU Black Flag defenders, especially on Sewanee's pointless attempted 2 point conversion late in the fourth. I'm betting their QB had some choice words for their coach who called that play ... when he regained his senses, that is. :/

Trinity offense was slow to gain momentum, but put up some good numbers after halftime. Granchelli and King rushed well and McKissic ran the team well.

TU defense played tough for 3 out of 4 downs, but gave up some big plays when Sewanee had fourth and long. Big hits were frequent and Darling was all over the ball today.

My first look at this year's edition of the Trinity Tigers and I was pleased to see them back on track for a final SCAC title shot. Too early to claim it, but they're looking good. Go TU!

[Gray Fox]

The AC/ Millsaps game came down to an onside kick with seconds left.  It looks like AC could have tried an onside hail Mary kick because everybody from Millsaps was on the line.

[Tex]

My first game this year as well.  I enjoyed sitting with you and your family.  7 or 8 huge Trinity hits today.  A couple of decleaters.

And a first, a receiving player hit on the back by a falling punt and same player recovered the ball.  Crazy. 

The rain actually really felt good.  First rain I've felt in months with this drought!

Trinity 27, Sewanee 9. Some very big hits by TU Black Flag defenders, especially on Sewanee's pointless attempted 2 point conversion late in the fourth. I'm betting their QB had some choice words for their coach who called that play ... when he regained his senses, that is. :/

Trinity offense was slow to gain momentum, but put up some good numbers after halftime. Granchelli and King rushed well and McKissic ran the team well.

TU defense played tough for 3 out of 4 downs, but gave up some big plays when Sewanee had fourth and long. Big hits were frequent and Darling was all over the ball today.

My first look at this year's edition of the Trinity Tigers and I was pleased to see them back on track for a final SCAC title shot. Too early to claim it, but they're looking good. Go TU!

[Ron Boerger]

Sounds like the D came up with big plays when they had to yesterday against an opponent much better than the record indicates.  Nicely done.   As TigerDad said, the 1-of-4 on fourth down stops shows an area for improvement, but if you'd told me before the season TU'd be 5-0 while outscoring opponents 166-40 in those games I wouldn't have believed you.  A very nice job by the coaching staff in SA, and of course the young men playing the game.

Now the fun begins, with the next three home games against opponents with a total of one loss, that only because two of the teams played each other (Huntingdon and Birmingham Southern).   The only 'breather' is the long road trip to 2-4 LaGrange, which has already lost to B-SC, at Millsaps, and at Rhodes. 

B-SC and Centre play this week, which should be an interesting game to watch.  I'm going to try to clear my schedule to get to SA for TU-Huntingdon.

Meanwhile, it's been raining in SA all night and all morning, meaning the TU and Millsaps soccer teams are going to be playing on a very sloppy pitch.  Good luck to them!

[Ron Boerger]

Players of the week, from the home office in Suwanee, GA:

Defensive:  Antonio Debouse, Trinity.  Seven tackles, two fumble recoveries, the second returned 32 yards to the Sewanee 3.
Offensive:  Thomas Theriot, Millsaps.  Rushed for 175 yards on 28 carries and one touchdown, and caught five passes for 23 yards.   The effort was his second straight 100+ yard game.
Special Teams:  Garrett Biel, Trinity.  2-for-2 on field goal attempts, 3-for-3 on extra points. 

[Ron Boerger]

Upcoming games this week:

• DePauw (1-3) at Sewanee (2-4):  Not many would have picked the Mountain men to have a better record at this point than the soon-to-be NCAC Tigers, but the disparity would be even larger had Sewanee gotten a break or two along the way.  DPU has already lost to Rhodes and Centre; Sewanee could mark a third straight defeat by a former SCAC foe.
• Centre (4-0, 1-0) at #24 Birmingham-Southern (5-0, 2-0):  Game will go a long way towards setting the SCAC conference championship, though Trinity will have a say with games against both later in the season.   Both have played impressively to date, though BSC did have to come from behind at Sewanee.
• Rhodes (2-2, 0-1) at Millsaps (3-3, 2-1):  Majors still have a glimmer of hope for a share of the SCAC championship, but Rhodes' play is greatly improved since senior QB Brett Stoots has taken over the reins of the Lynx' offense (wins against DPU and LaGrange after an 0-2 start without him).
• RV Huntingdon (5-1) at RV Trinity (5-0):   Hawks, after a huge win against formerly undefeated and ranked Wittenburg, would like nothing better to do than get a second straight statement win against undefeated Tigers.   Trinity will hope for continued strong play from defense and balanced offensive attack to turn back the visitors.   Winner of this game could break the top 25 next week (unless the top 25 all win).
  

All games are either 1PM or 1:30PM starts (central time). 

I'll be heading to SA to see the Huntingdon-Trinity tilt; maybe I'll even file one of those video reports from the game if Trinity wins 

[Bill McCabe]

Ron, how does this Trinity team compare to some of their other teams?

[Gray Fox]

Players of the week, from the home office in Suwanee, GA:

Defensive:  Antonio Debouse, Trinity.  Seven tackles, two fumble recoveries, the second returned 32 yards to the Sewanee 3.
Offensive:  Thomas Theriot, Millsaps.  Rushed for 175 yards on 28 carries and one touchdown, and caught five passes for 23 yards.   The effort was his second straight 100+ yard game.
Special Teams:  Garrett Biel, Trinity.  2-for-2 on field goal attempts, 3-for-3 on extra points.

Theriot was very impressive with his second and third efforts on his runs.

[Ron Boerger]

Ron, how does this Trinity team compare to some of their other teams?

Much improved over recent years with very solid team play and a defense that is setting the tempo - ranked fourth nationally in yards allowed, sixth in points allowed.  The offense isn't the juggernaut of the glory years but it is balanced and playing smart.  QB Nyk McKissic is third nationally in passing efficiency.  They're also winning the turnover battle with an advantage of nearly 2 TOs per game, again a big difference over recent years past.

The meat of the schedule is coming up, with three of the next four opponents combining for something like a 14-1 record.   We'll see where things stand in a month.   

[Ron Boerger]

Another fine Around the Region from Jason Bowen, focusing on Centre runningback Jonathan Pinque.  That young man has already done and overcome a lot in his 22 years.  Thanks for the insight, Jason!

[Ralph Turner]

Another fine Around the Region from Jason Bowen, focusing on Centre runningback Jonathan Pinque.  That young man has already done and overcome a lot in his 22 years.  Thanks for the insight, Jason!

I agree.  Thanks for documenting that Jonathan could continue to maintain his English skills, while living in Alabama.

[DGPugh]

It was a good article about Jonathan Pinque. I noted to my bride about my displeasure that the young man could still "maintain his english skills' while living in bama.
Jayne said ' where is he from' ?
Me: 'The article says East Limestone'
She looked up and said, "Thats where Brent is from (our oldest daughters husband), i'm not supprised..."

so... based on my bride's observation, english speaking skills in limestone county are  obviously commonly suspect ... or it might have been her comentary on our son in law ?
keep the faith

[@d3jason]

Thanks, Around the South readers. He's got a very inspiring story and I was glad to get a chance to share it. i was wondering if he learned the word "over-adulated" in Alabama? Great kid and well-spoken.

Always looks for good stories to tell, and could always use some ideas for next week.

[Ralph Turner]

Thanks, Around the South readers. He's got a very inspiring story and I was glad to get a chance to share it. i was wondering if he learned the word "over-adulated" in Alabama? Great kid and well-spoken.

Always looks for good stories to tell, and could always use some ideas for next week.

Over-adulated?  Probably a Tuscaloosa thing.