FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Ron Boerger]

Here is a "tale of the tape" from the NCAA stats for both teams:

UMHB individuals ranked in top 50:

All Purpose yards:  PJ Williams, 141.3 (42)
Punt returns:  PJ Williams, 17.8 (5th)
Punting:  Hunter Hamrick, 43.4 (1st)

Trinity individuals ranked in top 50:

Passing efficiency:  Jacob Cannon, 134.8 (45th)
Punt returns:  Robin Kelner, 15.6 (10th)
Field Goals/game:  Kelly Altman, 1.0 (t-10th)
Punting:  Casey O'Bryant, 37.7 (47th)
Sacks:  Dustin Allen, 1.0 (t-15th)
Tackles for Loss:  Dustin Allen, 1.6 (42nd)
Forced Fumbles:  Brant McAdams, 0.33 (t-32nd)

Team Stats:
                         UMHB         Trinity     
Total Offense         428.6  (33)    376.9  (81)
Total Defense         256.7  (17)    261.8  (24)
Rushing Offense       275.0  (11)    176.6  (75)
Rushing Defense        69.8  ( 7)     87.7  (19)
Passing Offense       153.6 (168)    200.3 (104)
Pass Eff Defense       99.1  (43)     94.4  (28)
Scoring Offense        41.3  (13)     27.7  (73)
Scoring Defense         9.9  ( 5)      9.2  ( 3)
Turnover Margin         0.8  (46)      1.1  (20)
Kickoff Returns        20.83 (47)     20.53 (52)
Punt Returns           17.03 ( 2)     13.38 (17)
Net Punting            37.41 ( 2)     30.54 (98)

(xx) is national ranking

[Ron Boerger]

San Antonio Express-News story on this weekend's matchup. 

[scaccommish]

The 15th anniversary SCAC football team has been released. It can be viewed here: http://www.scac-online.org/anniversary15

The 2005 All-SCAC team will be released as soon as all ballots are in.

[crualum04]

I think saturdays game is going to be a great game. But man, Dustin Allen sure is popping off at the mouth a little. As a former football player, I would be a little upset if my teammate was running his mouth like that before the game. I sure hope it don't come back to bite him and his team (As a UMHB fan i hope it does). I would like to say that it will be a good game on saturday and good luck to both teams and i wish safety to all the fans traveling to see the game. It sounds like it will be great weather.

[historymajor]

Well crum04... (misspelled on purpose)... your attempt to create bulletin board material by calling Dustin Allen's comments about his teams confidence "popping off" was baloney.  What did you expect him to say, that he was overwhelmed and intimidated?  Well he is confident, and not overwhelmed.  The TU guys will bring it and we'll see who the better team is at about 3:30 tomorrow.

[Bill McCabe]

historymajor,  I agree with crualum, he did come off a little cocky.  There is a difference between cocky and confidence.  I expect Trinity to bring their best.  They are well coached and play great defense.

[evacuee]

I don't think what he said was cocky, but certainly anyone on the other side would see it that way which is why it got printed. 

I think cockier things have been said-


"Well, I guess we'll have to hope Western Maryland beats Lycoming so that we can get a home game."
           -Catholic University Coach Tom Clark, 1997 upon the release of the playoff seedings that placed Catholic at Trinity for the first round

"I don't know why everyone thinks this week is different because it's Michigan.  Who are they?  Why wouldn't we just go out and kick their butts like we do to everyone else?"
            -Terry Glenn, 1995 during the week of the Michigan game, which Ohio State lost

``could be a blowout or just a regular victory.''
            -University of Florida defensive end Jeremy Mincey during the week of the Alabama game in 2005 which the Gators lost 31-3 in Tuscaloosa

[Ron Boerger]

Yeah, I'm sure the E-N guy went out of his way to cause a little controversy.  Wouldn't be the first time, either.

For those thinking the undersize TU DL is going to be overwhelmed strictly on size, the UMHB OL is about the same size as the TLU OL.  TLU averaged 275, the Crusaders 280.  It could be argued that UMHB's OL is better than TLU's, but size alone is not going to be the determining factor. 

[Werner99]

Best of luck to Trinity this weekend.  Wish we could be playing you, but I'd love to see the SCAC represented well.

[evacuee]

I think we'd rather be playing you, too.   

No offense to DePauw, but size matters when you're fast, too, and UMHB is bigger and faster than most. 

Whatever, our guys never quit, it's goiong to be a tough one.   

[Bill McCabe]

Ron, I don't think there is any question that the UMHB o-line is better than TLU's.

[tTU719803]

seriously...comparing TLU's O-Line to UMHB is like comparing apples and potatoes.

[TUford55]

UMHB's o-line may be big, strong, and quick for their size, but  D. Allen and the rest of the TU D-Line are quicker, smaller, and pound for pound are probably the stronger.  D. Allen is a freak and B. McAdams is a smart, tough leader who is their heart and soul.  The 'black flag' will be blowin' in the wind tomorrow for sure boys.

I'm not knocking UMHB though, I was part of the TU team last year that met our fate at the hands of 'The Cru' so I am not down-playing their team's capabilities what-so-ever, actually, I believe that they have if not THE BEST, ONE OF THE BEST, ground games in the nation, depending on team morale and momentum at the time.  (Elex Reed and his D-line are no joke either...and I bet TU is glad Zunker is gone)

Best of luck to both teams tomorrow, I am driving in from H-town to see two D3 Texas Titans collide, and I am pumped.  I hope ALL players pack their lunches tomorrow b/c its going to be a solid afternoon of hard work.

GO TU!!!!

[evacuee]

I guess now we know how everyone else felt for so long.  If this is down year for us, I have to say we have it pretty good.  It's still tough to swallow.  Stats can say whatever they want, my Gosh, is UMHB good. 

[Fico]

The game would have been 14 to 6 had it not have been for TU turnovers. 2 interception returns for TDs and a fumble on the 9yd line.  The defense only allowed 197 yds to MHB potent attack.  Congrats to MHB for making plays on D when the oppurtunity arose, but I think we can all agree that the Black Flag was up to the task today.  Hopefully things will work out for us next season, as much as I hate to say represent TX the rest of the way MHB.