FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Pat Coleman]

If I had the time I'm sure I could point out instances where the AFCA was right and you were wrong. 

You would need a lot of time. There are instances, but not nearly as many nor nearly as egregious.

Blindly follow the poll that has you higher. But it will always have the undefeated teams higher. Not enough of the voters seem to know any better.

[smedindy]

Just a look at the power ratings show that undefeated teams can be well down the list, just because of the company they keep.

[TigerDad]

I am a relatively new D-III fan (this year), but I've been dealing with the same type of arguments for several years as a moderator on another message board dedicated to Texas high school football.

Bottom line: Polls are for those of us who don't play and need something to discuss, argue, and criticize during those 6 days of the week when there's no football games.  The only #1 ranking that means squat is the Stagg Bowl winner.

That said, it's always entertaining to see the comparisons, read the debates, and watch as some folks (writers and/or fans) get emotional about which poll is better, who's full of hooey, and why. 

"Polls are like statistics ... 98% of them are made up."   

As a Trinity fan who has seen only the home games, I think they're ranked higher than they deserve, but, hey, the Tigers are undefeated.  The bottom line on TU this year is they find a way to win.  It might not be pretty, it might not be dramatic or powerful, but they've gotten it done ... largely due to the Black Flag.  Well done, men.  Keep up the good work and roll on into the playoffs with the #1 ranking in the South (NCAA).

[exmajor]

Just please don't roll over the Majors.  Actually, it always seems Millsaps likes to make it interesting with Trinity.  I would not suggest looking to home field advantage just yet.  Honestly though, I just hope Millsaps can hang in there and not get blown out.

[tTU719803]

Well said, TigerDad. 

Let's hope the Tiger offense that was at Rhodes and Centre shows up instead of the one at Sewanee.  We know the Black Flag will be there.

[evacuee]

I don't believe in homefield advantage, but  in the last decade or so, Trinity hasn't scored under 40 points or allowed 20 points when they host Millsaps.  The games in Jackson are another story. 

Majors, I'm afraid that the only thing y'all have going for you is that the tigers aren't scoring as much this year.  But who knows?  When that's the case, sometimes the lesser team hangs around and...well, you know.  The tigers have to really show up. 

[ALONGFORTHERIDE]

Bonzo- with a win over wabash does dpu have a shot at a pool c??  what else would have to happen??

[Ron Boerger]

DPU is already #9 in the SR regional rankings.  A win over Wabash would substantially improve their QoWI *and* give them a win over a regionally ranked team.  Like I said in this week's column, win and you're in. 

[historymajor]

It was confirmed tonight that Jerheme's teammates and coaches went to bat for him and he was reinstated and added to the IR....  surgery scheduled for next week in Houston.  Let's hope he makes a full recovery!

It's refreshing to know that sometimes 'business decisions' can be over-ridden by 'good-sense decisions'.  I believe that I owe an apology to the 'Hawks... they seem to have done the right thing!

[Ron Boerger]

I would give a big thanks to the Seahawks' players and coaching staff, who apparently made the ownership see how stupid it was to cut Urb in the hope they could save what turns out to be a whopping $70K.  Urb's contract also had a clause which cut his salary in half if he went on IR.   $70K beats $0K, though!

Being on IR means that not only will Jerheme's surgery be covered (which, to their credit, the Hawks were going to do anyway), but so will his rehabilitation (which they were not).  It also means that Jerheme is out for the season, but with his second break in less than a year, that was probably the case anyway.   

Good luck to Jerheme and thanks to the Seattle ownership for (eventually) doing the right thing. 

[TigerDad]

You know what?  Every once in a while we get to hear some good news in the professional sports world.  After listening to T.O. and his agent whine and backpedal earlier this week, it's nice to offset that by reading about a classy player who works hard, doesn't cry when adversity comes, and an organization that does the right thing.  Let's see the national media feature THAT on the evening news.

I donate 2 Karma Points to the Seahawks management for doing the right thing.  And 2 more to the Seahawks players and coaches for speaking up on behalf of their teammate & friend.  If I could give them, that is.  Well done, sirs.

And, a tip of the cap to Mr. Urban for his God-given talent, his work ethic and his choice of the high road in pro football.  Thanks for being a role model and showing everyone that sometimes good things do happen to good people, even in the face of difficult trials.  Wishing him a speedy and full recovery ...

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
                   ---  James 1:2-4 (NIV)

[DanSwan]

Scary that he was the second best wide out when he was at Trinity.

[dpuinaz]

He was the best on that team.

[historymajor]

Ok,,, let me clarify...
Urban was tall, fast and great hands
Hunt was under 6 feet but quicker than greased lightning....
they both followed in the footsteps of Munro, Edwards, Factor, Coffman, Respondek, et al that Mike Burton, Roy Hampton, and Dan DesPlaines counted on.... I think you get the picture... TU has had and continues to have a great passing offense...

[tTU719803]

Scary that he was the second best wide out when he was at Trinity.

I'm going to agree with historymajor.  That should say something as to how good those WR's were that season.  Respondek wasn't too far behind Hunt and Urban either.