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[umhb2001]

Looking forward to the game this weekend too!  I have been trying to figure out how to make my schedule work to get to Belton. Unfortunately, my children's sports schedules are not cooperating and it looks like I will have to enjoy the game from home.

I understand all too well.  I mean, I live close to Belton, but my son has a soccer game too.  Unfortunately, it falls at the same time as this game.

I live in Houston and my son's soccer game starts at 10 am and daughter's game is at 11:30.  Just not enough time in a day! In the first half of a season, TLU's home games start at 6 pm but that they change to 1 pm start times in the last half of the season.  Sounds like UMHB does something similar.  I like those early season games because there is a chance I can make them.  I have never understood the reasoning behind 1 pm start times.

I think it has to do with travel. Because most teams don't fly to their games, it takes forever to travel. It could also have to do with the spirit of D3. Academics and all...

[TLU02SA]

TLU02SA:

Perhaps the 1 pm starts are weather-related. I taught at Texas Lutheran back in the Dark Ages, and I remember how brutally chilly Seguin could be in October and November. After sunset the mercury might dip all the way down to the low 70s (and one memorable evening it was in the high 60s at kickoff). 

Fantastic!   

[TLU02SA]

Looking forward to the game this weekend too!  I have been trying to figure out how to make my schedule work to get to Belton. Unfortunately, my children's sports schedules are not cooperating and it looks like I will have to enjoy the game from home.

I understand all too well.  I mean, I live close to Belton, but my son has a soccer game too.  Unfortunately, it falls at the same time as this game.

I live in Houston and my son's soccer game starts at 10 am and daughter's game is at 11:30.  Just not enough time in a day! In the first half of a season, TLU's home games start at 6 pm but that they change to 1 pm start times in the last half of the season.  Sounds like UMHB does something similar.  I like those early season games because there is a chance I can make them.  I have never understood the reasoning behind 1 pm start times.

I think it has to do with travel. Because most teams don't fly to their games, it takes forever to travel. It could also have to do with the spirit of D3. Academics and all...

I ask for selfish reasons.  It is far easier for me to get to 6 pm games.  I am sure there is a sound reason that makes it better for the schools and athletes.  For example, if the game this weekend started at 6 pm, the TLU team would not get back to Seguin until well after midnight.  My guess is that the only reason we have 6 pm games early in the season is due to the brutal Texas heat in August and September.

[umhb2001]

If the game is played at all on Saturday. We have another round of storms scheduled to come through.

[TLU02SA]

If the game is played at all on Saturday. We have another round of storms scheduled to come through.

I have seen the reports.  Hopefully, the game will be played.

[umhb2001]

In his radio show today, Coach Fred noted that games can be rained out and not played at all during the season. That would not be good. thankfully this one starts at 1:00 and can be extended if need be without, hopefully, going to the next day.

[Ron Boerger]

If the forecasters have it right (and we have seen plenty of cases where they have not, but ...), Saturday is going to be quite a washout throughout south and central Texas - at least both Trinity-SU and TLU-UMHB will be played on turf instead of grass.  AC plays on their home field, which is grass, and they're forecasting 2" of rain for Friday plus whatever comes down Saturday. 

[TLU02SA]

If the forecasters have it right (and we have seen plenty of cases where they have not, but ...), Saturday is going to be quite a washout throughout south and central Texas - at least both Trinity-SU and TLU-UMHB will be played on turf instead of grass.  AC plays on their home field, which is grass, and they're forecasting 2" of rain for Friday plus whatever comes down Saturday.

You never want to complain too much about rain in Texas.  I just hope the weather clears up enough to allow these games to be played and completed.  For TLU, to keep their playoff hopes alive, they must win.  If this game is rained out, TLU loses an opportunity to impress those who decide the at-large playoff berths.  It is obviously a huge hurdle for TLU this week but you don't want to lose that opportunity on account of the weather.  Trinity also needs every game to try to find a way into the playoffs too.

[Kelly Boggs]

The forecasts that I have seen indicate heavy rain, but nothing too severe. UMHB needs to leave no doubt over the next two weeks in order to get a good seeding come playoff time.

[umhb2001]

If there is heavy rain, I think that slightly favors TLU. UMHB's run game has not been explosive and time consuming. Barrolle has been injured, so that may slow them down a bit. I know our D is good, better than last year, and they will have to step it up to slow down this heavy run team.

[TLU02SA]

If there is heavy rain, I think that slightly favors TLU. UMHB's run game has not been explosive and time consuming. Barrolle has been injured, so that may slow them down a bit. I know our D is good, better than last year, and they will have to step it up to slow down this heavy run team.

I wouldn't describe TLU as a run heavy offense.  The running game is important but TLU's offense is pretty well balanced.  They have a really good group of receivers.  TLU's QB, Trenton White, is in the top ten in passing TDs.  Jekovan Holmes, a freshman, is third in the nation with receiving TDs.  Caleb Oliver is a good threat down the field as well.  Here is a link to TLU's game day notes for this Saturday:

http://tlubulldogs.com/news/2015/10/21/FB_1021150946.aspx

[Ron Boerger]

The morning update for Fri-Sat (primarily) is 5-7" of rain with isolated amounts up to 12".  Everyone stay safe.   The forecast for Sunday looks better - though it looks like there's still a good chance of rain early in the day - and I wonder if any of the coaches and ADs are on the line looking at moving events.   It could have been worse had not today's storm system started pulling north and east (tho HSU and McMurry are about to get it; Fri/Sat, while wet, won't be as bad).

There are also UIL marching band competitions set for all day Saturday - you want to have fun, try marching in a downpour (not to mention the smell of several hundred hot wet band kids). 

[Ron Boerger]

I wouldn't describe TLU as a run heavy offense.  The running game is important but TLU's offense is pretty well balanced.  They have a really good group of receivers.  TLU's QB, Trenton White, is in the top ten in passing TDs.  Jekovan Holmes, a freshman, is third in the nation with receiving TDs.  Caleb Oliver is a good threat down the field as well.  Here is a link to TLU's game day notes for this Saturday:

http://tlubulldogs.com/news/2015/10/21/FB_1021150946.aspx

From those notes - I was surprised to see TLU is doing most of their damage via the air this year:
The Bulldogs rank 10th in all of NCAA Division III in total offense, averaging 525.7 yards per game. TLU is 14th in passing offense and 57th in rushing offense.

[GillCJ1]

The morning update for Fri-Sat (primarily) is 5-7" of rain with isolated amounts up to 12".  Everyone stay safe.   The forecast for Sunday looks better - though it looks like there's still a good chance of rain early in the day - and I wonder if any of the coaches and ADs are on the line looking at moving events.   It could have been worse had not today's storm system started pulling north and east (tho HSU and McMurry are about to get it; Fri/Sat, while wet, won't be as bad).

There are also UIL marching band competitions set for all day Saturday - you want to have fun, try marching in a downpour (not to mention the smell of several hundred hot wet band kids).

Been there done that.  As both a student and band camp instructor.  On a related note, I was a brass player... so we were out there in the rain no matter what.  The woodwinds got to goof off.

Back on topic, the rain has already descended on the Belton area.  As Ron said, stay safe out there.  Especially if you plan on traveling to the game(s) Saturday.

[umhb2001]

I wouldn't describe TLU as a run heavy offense.  The running game is important but TLU's offense is pretty well balanced.  They have a really good group of receivers.  TLU's QB, Trenton White, is in the top ten in passing TDs.  Jekovan Holmes, a freshman, is third in the nation with receiving TDs.  Caleb Oliver is a good threat down the field as well.  Here is a link to TLU's game day notes for this Saturday:

http://tlubulldogs.com/news/2015/10/21/FB_1021150946.aspx

From those notes - I was surprised to see TLU is doing most of their damage via the air this year:
The Bulldogs rank 10th in all of NCAA Division III in total offense, averaging 525.7 yards per game. TLU is 14th in passing offense and 57th in rushing offense.

Could be partly due to the injury of Barrolle.