FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[willystyle]

Disappointing move by them.  You would've thought they'd learned their lesson with malcontent Koren Robinson.  There's really one spot left, and Urban just went from having about a 50-50 shot (Hackett being his primary opposition) to a 33% shot.

[exmajor]

I read in an article that the Saints will use the practice facilities at Trinity while they stay in SA?  Is this true and is it the same practice field that the TU football team uses?

My heart goes out to all those affected by this tradegy!

[historymajor]

It appears that the 'aints will come to SAT after their game this week.  Trinity was mentioned as a training site, but with school in session,, that becomes difficult.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/football/nfl/stories/MYSA083105.1C.FBNsaints.alamodome.da89440.html

[Ron Boerger]

Ron--

Any insights on how the Seahawks adding malcontent Peter Warrick yesterday will impact Jereme Urban?

Makes it really, really difficult.  They might use Warrick primarily in a KR/PR role, but seems unlikely.  As I said over on the D3s in the Pro board, they wouldn't sign him to a one-year contract if they were going to turn around and cut him in a week.

Seattle WRs that seem to be in:
Bannister - about to come off the PUP list
Engram
D Jackson (catching passes now, dropped lots last season)
Jurevicius
Warrick

Seattle WRs fighting for the 6th (final) spot
Pathon
Urban
Hackett
T. Wallace
Shaw

Most reports seem to lean towards Pathon, though his star seems to be fading over the last week or two.  Until last week Hackett was having a better camp/preseason than Urban.   Hackett could go on the practice squad for another year, everyone else has used up their eligibility.   Hackett also had a minor injury in the game last week, if they hold him out this week it could give Urban a few more reps. 

Everyone keeps saying that Hasslebeck and Holmgren love Urb, but they keep signing all these FA WRs (Jurevicus, Pathon, now Warrick).   

[Josh Bowerman]

Maybe he could stick with the Eagles.  They seem to need some help at WR--at least that's what I hear about 20 times a day up here.

[Ron Boerger]

Haven't heard much about Rose-Hulman, but here is a nice preview from the Terre Haute Tribune-Star.  Significantly, there will be no platooning QBs this year as last year's co-QB, Aaron Gerhardstein, elected not to play this year.  That should help Rose' continuity on offense. 

[etg]

Ex Major,
The Saints will practice at the SAISD Sports Facility which is near Burbank High School. The Saints have used this facility before and like it; question now is if the Sept. 18th regular season game vs. the Giants will be in the Alamodome or elsewhere? Tom Benson always favors San Antonio, but the league usually chooses a game site closer to home (Houston, Dallas, Baton Rouge, Alabama)?

[wabashcpa]

any words of wisdom from the Depauw faithful?...

Doubtful...

DePauw's not the easiest place to get into, either.

A pulse is necessary, I think...and a BMW.

OK, but seriously, folks...

DePauw should have a solid team this year.  Wiethoff is certainly the real deal at QB.  Interesting opener this year against Wesley at Blackstock.  I'll actually be rooting for the Tigers - call it reverse East Coast bias.

I'd also like to see DePauw beat Trinity...just because.

Nice of Bill Lynch to make a long-term commitment to the school.  Guess he didn't want to blemish his Bell Game record (can't blame him).

Have a garlic cheeseburger at Marvin's for me...(yes, I'm jealous).

[wabashcpa]

Good luck to Rhodes this year.  Lived in Memphis from 95-99, attended the Wabash-Rhodes game when they played.

Maybe you could sneak DeAngelo Williams into uniform for the DePauw game?

[scotty]

so witty for a cpa...remind me to share Depauw's new coach's recruiting statement...

[wabashcpa]

Please share - that is something to be treasured!

[Ron Boerger]

The San Antonio Express-News reports that Trinity 'D' must prove it's worthy of 'Black Flag'.   

According to the article, "the 'Black Flag' became a Trinity tradition after the Tigers finished as the No. 1 unit in the nation in 1998."    Last year's unit allowed 21.2ppg and only forced 15 turnovers, however, and the coaching staff won't let the defense carry the flag onto the field this year until they earn it ...

[consultant]

Millsaps announced today that classes will resume on Mon. September 12.  The campus does have power, but many parts of Jackson are still without power.  Millsaps is also taking the extra week to accomodate students from other universities and colleges hit hard by the storm who wish to continue their studies.  First "game" for the Majors is Sept. 17th versus Concordia-Selma.

[tu_lb53]

Is it just me or is the KRTU feed quality absolutely horrible? It's a shame, because Kovacs sounds a lot more poised than he has in years past, I just can't understand half of what he's saying

[tusid]

Feed is bad...best I can tell is two TU turnovers and no score early in the second quarter....