FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Ron Boerger · August 29, 2012, 11:07:17 AM

Welcome to Kyle Robarts who is the new South Region columnist and whose coverage area includes the SCAC. Any thought of heading to San Antonio for the upcoming UMHB visit to Trinity, Kyle?

d3Kyle · August 29, 2012, 01:18:59 PM

Quote from: Ron Boerger on August 29, 2012, 11:07:17 AM
Welcome to Kyle Robarts who is the new South Region columnist and whose coverage area includes the SCAC. Any thought of heading to San Antonio for the upcoming UMHB visit to Trinity, Kyle?

There's always that travel budget to consider

But I bet it will be a hard-fought game - and by the way, SCAC fans, please follow me on Twitter throughout the season and help me gain insight on AC and Trinity! http://twitter.com/kylerobarts

tigerguy · August 31, 2012, 06:58:25 PM

Anyone's thoughts on the (two) games this weekend? The TLU vs. Austin game last year was pretty close so I'm expecting another good game. As for the HPU vs. Trinity game - I know Howard Payne has changed its offense from last year but I still think things could get ugly....

Ron Boerger · September 01, 2012, 09:42:11 PM

I wonder if Nyk McKissick saw the quote in the Brownwood paper where the HPU coach called the Trinity offense "adequate." In two and a half quarters, Nyk was 14-17 for 274 yards and six TD's.

Live stats are out (as was I until a few minutes ago), HPU broke up the shutout with under a minute left so the final score was something in the neighborhood of 56-7.

Edit: article mentioned above is here.

historymajor · September 02, 2012, 09:01:08 AM

Many people have mentioned the fact that we are even better than last year... ya think so? 56--6?

tigerguy · September 02, 2012, 12:01:14 PM

The TLU vs. Austin game didn't end up as close as I thought but the Trinity game ended up exactly as I expected. The secondary for Howard Payne could do absolutely nothing to contain the long ball from Mckissic. Mason Lytal tied a Trinity record with four touchdown receptions and the Trinity offense tied the record for team touchdown receptions at 7. If it wasn't for Sam Durley of Eureka throwing for 736 yards this week Mckissic would have had a great case for d3 quarterback of the week after going 14-17 with 6 TD's.

A couple of notes: Mason Lytal doubled his touchdown total from last year in his first game this year. As shown in camp he is Mckissic's favorite target and will probably start seeing some double teams on coverage. Three of his touchdown passes came on wide open seam routes up the middle but he also had an amazing grab in the end zone when Mckissic just threw it up for him to go after. The running game was almost non-existent for the tigers but probably because Howard Payne couldn't do anything against the pass. I liked what I saw and hopefully Trinity keeps up this air attack in the coming weeks.

Howard Payne actually drove the ball on the Trinity defense several drives which was very surprising. The running back tandem of 27 and 22 did a great job against the D-line and linebackers for Trinity although they turned the ball over several times. I was shocked HP didn't test the Trinity secondary much at all but they were highly effective at times on the ground. It was disappointing to see the 2nd team defense give up the goose egg but overall I thought it was a good first game for the Trinity defense.

TLU will be a much better test next week but it was a great opening statement for a Tiger squad looking for an at-large bid. Was anybody able to catch the game over the webcast?

Ron Boerger · September 02, 2012, 01:03:03 PM

Was on the road and only caught the last part of the HPU drive, but was having audio problems.

Does anyone know what was up with Matt Kennemer doing what little punting was required last night?

tigerguy · September 02, 2012, 04:00:11 PM

From what I've gathered Kyle Trella is out several weeks after having back surgery. He will either join the team late or take a medical redshirt. Obviously a huge loss for the special teams unit

McM Blue Devil · September 02, 2012, 09:53:55 PM

I thought TU looked real good last night. I really liked what I saw out of Mykissic. He looked real confident in the pocket and made good decisions. HPU's offense did drive some on the Trinity D, but it was almost a bend but don't break approach. When they needed to they made stops and forced turnovers.

I will be anxious to see how they react next week. I left last night wondering of TU was that good or if HPU was that bad. Overall a great start and I am proud to call myself a Tiger.

Ralph Turner · September 02, 2012, 10:13:28 PM

Quote from: McM Blue Devil on September 02, 2012, 09:53:55 PM
I thought TU looked real good last night. I really liked what I saw out of Mykissic. He looked real confident in the pocket and made good decisions. HPU's offense did drive some on the Trinity D, but it was almost a bend but don't break approach. When they needed to they made stops and forced turnovers.

I will be anxious to see how they react next week. I left last night wondering of TU was that good or if HPU was that bad. Overall a great start and I am proud to call myself a Tiger.

Okay, I am confused.
Are you a Tiger?
Or are you a Blue Devil?
Once an Indian, Always an Indian, but were you ever a War Hawk?

roocru · September 02, 2012, 10:48:05 PM

My thoughts on the AC/TLC game;

Texas Lutheran has better talent and it showed in the end. AC played an excellent first half and I think TLC's adjustments and physicality took over the second half.

AC has made a change in its offense and is basically running a wing-t out of a double slot and double wing formation. According to my sources the idea is to become more physical and try some ball control to keep the defense off the field as much as possible. This worked well the first half and AC was ahead at the half 16-10. The secondary remains a problem due to a lack of speed but the defensive line was successful in batting away 4-6 passes. Effort was there the entire game. I was pleased and think things are looking up!

TxFight · September 02, 2012, 11:15:58 PM

Quote from: roocru on September 02, 2012, 10:48:05 PM
My thoughts on the AC/TLC game;

Texas Lutheran has better talent and it showed in the end. AC played an excellent first half and I think TLC's adjustments and physicality took over the second half.

AC has made a change in its offense and is basically running a wing-t out of a double slot and double wing formation. According to my sources the idea is to become more physical and try some ball control to keep the defense off the field as much as possible. This worked well the first half and AC was ahead at the half 16-10. The secondary remains a problem due to a lack of speed but the defensive line was successful in batting away 4-6 passes. Effort was there the entire game. I was pleased and think things are looking up!

AC is gonna get a big test in the secondary this coming up weekend. In the Wesley game ETBU threw the ball very well in the 1st half. 2nd half Wesley started dropping 8 and ETBU never really tried to go deep on them and it resulted in the QB forcing some balls into tight windows.

ETBU continued their Dr. Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde streak though. Jumped out to a 2td lead and then got in their own way. Total yardage wound up being like 321-310. Special Teams and a huge momentum swing of a turnover sunk the ship. Defense played very well, considering they were constantly having so so field position to work with. Wesleys TD drives were 9, 61, 19, 57 and 57 yards. ETBU only allowed 56 rushing yards on 28 attempts.

etg · September 03, 2012, 06:39:28 PM

(El Tea Gray--re: Labor Day Monday Trinity Tiger JV Football)

Trinity JV-----46 vs. TLU JV-----0 (in San Antonio; 33-0 at Half Time)
* We all know this means absolutely nothing regarding this Saturday night's varsity game in Seguin.

FYI, also today Tiger Men's Soccer-----3 vs. Willamette (sp?)-----2 (in OT)
* Tigers looked tired, 3 games in 4 days (Tigers are 3-0).

Ron Boerger · September 07, 2012, 10:31:49 AM

Going to make the drive down to Seguin tomorrow and see if Trinity can play as well as they did last week. There should be a number of young men who remember the spanking two years ago at TLU and help motivate the younger players to avoid a repeat.

The good news is that after a ridiculous September with highs 100 or more EVERY DAY, a front is supposed to push through in the morning so it will only be in the low 90s at game time.

Shame the new tollway extension isn't open yet ... wouldn't take long to get from Austin to Seguin at the posted 85 mph speed limit. The TxDOT cretins have already LOWERED the speed limit on 183, which parallels much of the tollway, from 65 to 55 to try to force more people onto that thing.

tigerguy · September 07, 2012, 11:29:55 AM

Definitely going to be a good test for Trinity as TLU always has some good athletes. Whenever I watch them play I'm always amazed by how much bigger they are than the Trinity players as a whole, but that's nothing new. I don't expect to see Mason Lytal to be as freely open as he was last week, which should open up some space for WR's like Kattner, Walker, etc. I honestly feel like this is the best receiving core they've had since Riley Curry, Chris Coleman, Sean Thompson, and Urban back in 2008.

Defense will get a good test against TLU's big OL. I didn't like that HPU drove 2-3 times on them last week with their ground-game, but I expect TLU to try to test things more through the air.

Interesting insight: TLU's kicker Allen Cain is a pre-season All-American and a 1st Teamer after last season. I am in no way doubting his ability because I have seen him kick multiple times in person and he has a BOOT. But I feel like people should take into consideration that he does get to kick on high school field goal posts half of the season....just saying!

I wonder how Austin college is going to come out against ETBU and I wonder which team from last week is going to show up for ETBU. The way they initially played against Wesley could spell big time trouble for AC if they decide to play consistently for once!