FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[umhb2001]

HSU stuns TLU, although HSU is a great team. Will be interesting to see where these teams end up in the standings this week.

[Ron Boerger]

Trinity kept the ball on the ground most of the second half and comes away with perhaps their best win of the young Urban era, with a 35-6 win over a visiting Willamette team that defeated them 34-10 last year.   In his first career start, Austin Grauer goes 19-33-260 with 3 TDs and one interception off a deflection.    The Tiger defense recorded two interceptions, recovered two fumbles, and blocked a field goal attempt.

The Tigers are still a work in progress (the kick/punt coverage teams will see a lot of work this week, for one) but they're heading the right direction. 

[Ron Boerger]

Also have to congratulate Southwestern on their upset of McMurry tonight, 7-6.    What a turnaround after last week's debacle - a great job by Coach Austin and his staff.

[umhb2001]

Really unfortunate there are no TLU fans on here. I miss the GOAT.

[Coolrey]

Was at TLU vs. HSU game.  HSU is a good team and TLU wasn't at their best by any means.  Obviously, this is a pretty significant loss in terms of playoffs. However, you just never know what can happen.  Will be interesting to see how the team responds.  The coaching staff does a good job and there are some solid team leaders, so I expect them to bounce back and play very well vs. LC next week.  HSU has the potential to win the rest, although they will obviously need their best game to beat UMHB, but I don't necessarily think it's a gimmie for UMHB.

[Ralph Turner]

Was at TLU vs. HSU game.  HSU is a good team and TLU wasn't at their best by any means.  Obviously, this is a pretty significant loss in terms of playoffs. However, you just never know what can happen.  Will be interesting to see how the team responds.  The coaching staff does a good job and there are some solid team leaders, so I expect them to bounce back and play very well vs. LC next week.  HSU has the potential to win the rest, although they will obviously need their best game to beat UMHB, but I don't necessarily think it's a gimmie for UMHB.

TLU'S beating UMHB might set a "3-way" tie for the Pool B bid.   

Let's watch this.

[umhb2001]

Was at TLU vs. HSU game.  HSU is a good team and TLU wasn't at their best by any means.  Obviously, this is a pretty significant loss in terms of playoffs. However, you just never know what can happen.  Will be interesting to see how the team responds.  The coaching staff does a good job and there are some solid team leaders, so I expect them to bounce back and play very well vs. LC next week.  HSU has the potential to win the rest, although they will obviously need their best game to beat UMHB, but I don't necessarily think it's a gimmie for UMHB.

Agreed, and welcome to the board! +k!

In two games for the Cru, I can say that their D looks much more focused at the start than they did last year, so hopefully that will pay off. Would love to be at the HSU game. We'll see.

[TLU02SA]

Was at TLU vs. HSU game.  HSU is a good team and TLU wasn't at their best by any means.  Obviously, this is a pretty significant loss in terms of playoffs. However, you just never know what can happen.  Will be interesting to see how the team responds.  The coaching staff does a good job and there are some solid team leaders, so I expect them to bounce back and play very well vs. LC next week.  HSU has the potential to win the rest, although they will obviously need their best game to beat UMHB, but I don't necessarily think it's a gimmie for UMHB.

Agreed, and welcome to the board! +k!

In two games for the Cru, I can say that their D looks much more focused at the start than they did last year, so hopefully that will pay off. Would love to be at the HSU game. We'll see.

I was at the game Saturday night as well.  It was a really good game.  I didn't like the outcome but it was fun being there.  The game winning touchdown catch by HSU was spectacular.  Fade to the corner of the end zone. WR stretched out and caught it while falling out of bounds.  I thought TLU's CB had pretty good coverage on the play as well.  I was impressed by HSU's QB and OL.

TLU was down 26-14 early in the third and showed a lot of heart to come back and take the lead 27-26 late in the 4th.  I agree with Royal85.  TLU's coaching staff is very good and TLU has some very talented players.  I bet they bounce back from this game next week.

[umhb2001]

Was at TLU vs. HSU game.  HSU is a good team and TLU wasn't at their best by any means.  Obviously, this is a pretty significant loss in terms of playoffs. However, you just never know what can happen.  Will be interesting to see how the team responds.  The coaching staff does a good job and there are some solid team leaders, so I expect them to bounce back and play very well vs. LC next week.  HSU has the potential to win the rest, although they will obviously need their best game to beat UMHB, but I don't necessarily think it's a gimmie for UMHB.

Agreed, and welcome to the board! +k!

In two games for the Cru, I can say that their D looks much more focused at the start than they did last year, so hopefully that will pay off. Would love to be at the HSU game. We'll see.

I was at the game Saturday night as well.  It was a really good game.  I didn't like the outcome but it was fun being there.  The game winning touchdown catch by HSU was spectacular.  Fade to the corner of the end zone. WR stretched out and caught it while falling out of bounds.  I thought TLU's CB had pretty good coverage on the play as well.  I was impressed by HSU's QB and OL.

TLU was down 26-14 early in the third and showed a lot of heart to come back and take the lead 27-26 late in the 4th.  I agree with Royal85.  TLU's coaching staff is very good and TLU has some very talented players.  I bet they bounce back from this game next week.

Great to see some TLU fans on the board. Go tell others to join! Oh, and check out the podcast as the game is mentioned and discussed.

[crufootball]

Got a question for the TLU faithful, are the 5 interceptions your QB has thrown due to any particular reason? There obviously is a lot of reasons that interceptions can happen but since the stat sheet doesn't say if it was a bad route or tipped ball I have to wonder if it is a cause of concern at all.

[Coolrey]

2 or 3 of those interceptions could possibly be attributed to the fact that White is breaking in several new receivers this year.  They are talented, but may not yet be in sync (and they have played against two teams that have some talented players).   I am certain that the coaching staff is working hard to continue to develop that aspect. Unfortunately, TLU, or any SCAC or ASC team, doesn't have the luxury of having a couple of non-conference games to polish that up since they are in non-automatic qualifier conferences.  I am confident that the TLU offense will improve in efficiency and will continue to progress.

[crufootball]

2 or 3 of those interceptions could possibly be attributed to the fact that White is breaking in several new receivers this year.  They are talented, but may not yet be in sync (and they have played against two teams that have some talented players).   I am certain that the coaching staff is working hard to continue to develop that aspect. Unfortunately, TLU, or any SCAC or ASC team, doesn't have the luxury of having a couple of non-conference games to polish that up since they are in non-automatic qualifier conferences.  I am confident that the TLU offense will improve in efficiency and will continue to progress.

Thanks for the info, like I said there are numerous reasons for an interception, some are correctable and some not. Also I have read that HSU is supposed to have a better defense this year which contributed to the interceptions. Look forward to seeing the Bulldogs on the 24th, I had to miss the playoff game last year but will definitely be in Belton to see our latest battle with you guys.

[jekelish]

The SCAC is represented in this week's Sports Illustrated: Austin College QB Cooper Woodyard was included in Faces in the Crowd after throwing for 311 and rushing for 86 in the team's week one victory over Hendrix.

http://acroos.com/sports/fball/2015-16/releases/20150917ql4q6x

[Ron Boerger]

Trinity up 16-0 at the half over Sul Ross; three lost fumbles, one at the Sul Ross 2, are keeping it closer than it should be.    Tigers lead on total offense, 269-95.

[roocru]

Congratulations to my Roos. Dominating running game.  Intercepted six passes and ran three back for TD's.