FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Pat Coleman · May 26, 2006, 05:53:23 PM

More coverage out front, including a long Q&A with B-SC president David Pollick conducted this afternoon.

etg · May 27, 2006, 06:47:34 PM

(El Tea Gray---re: Augustana/Trinity)

Bonzo,
2005 Augustana (10-2), 10th in QOW=11.000
Tied with Trinity

Guess that d3quarterback is a "Caveman", but I must be also. Do we watch too much television; "roast duck with the mango salsa" for anyone?

TigerDad,
Ten weeks, great!!! I have no doubt that "The Offense" will also be there, probably stronger than ever for a "Week One" game. With the new opponent, they certainly will need to be.

Ron Boerger · May 28, 2006, 10:22:39 AM

etg, when someone says to me "power" it means a team that challenges for the championship year after year. 'stana hasn't made the playoffs half of the time in recent years and when they do they get plowed under by MUC every time. So ... MUC is a power.

And, as you know, sadly QoWI is an artificial measure that doesn't reflect a team's true strength.

HoosierQBScout · May 30, 2006, 01:30:31 PM

MacLeod---
Regarding you post on Lawrence Central QB Spud Dick...I think your observaitons are quite good...I haven't been in Indiana for long---but have gotten to know some of the Indianapolis talent, especially QB's a bit...opposing coaches REALLY like him.
I saw him play against Pike last season---he got planted with a blind side hit from their D-I DE Middleton...popped his shoulder out---came back and threw for 350 yards in 2nd half...he is a very tough kid. I think DePauw got a really good one...

tigerdadplm · May 30, 2006, 05:25:07 PM

From what I understand Spud will have some pretty stiff competition for the 1st or 2nd team qb job. The staff likes a couple of young guys that are already on campus, one of which is from OK, reminds them of weithoff, played wr last year.

they are also very high on the other qb recruits in this class:
Ben Braunsky(sp) - Chicago area
Brad Paus(e)- Chicago area
Tim Rose - Michigan

I'd hate to be the QB coach who has to keep them happy! But I guess it is a good problem to have. I'd hate to be in a situation like Sewanee and lose your started to injury and lose early games, with a veteran team.

tigerdadplm · May 30, 2006, 06:03:28 PM

I did a quick search and this is what I came up with

Spud
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060324/ZONES04/603240337/1026/ZONES04

Braunsky
http://www.kcchronicle.com/print/295529048528956.php

Paus (the other kid mentioned in the article, mulligan, is also going to DPU)
http://goliath.ecnext.com/comsite5/bin/pdinventory.pl?pdlanding=1&referid=2750&item_id=0199-4637114

Rose-not much said but I know huron is one of the top programs up there
http://www.detnews.com/2005/highschools/0508/29/G07-290461.htm

youknowit · June 05, 2006, 06:23:41 PM

Those are their stats from their junior years of high school. As Seniors, Paus Threw for over 2000 yards and over 20 tds. Mulligan had 87 catches for I believe over 1000 yards. Mulligan also had 5 ints on defense and over 100 tackles. Paus was recruited by Iowa to be a preffered walk on. Mulligan is one of the most talented kids Ive ever seen. He was All area for two years, and was voted all state as a senior. Paus was special mention all state and was named all area. Mulligan was also POY in the conference on offense. Mulligans only knock is his speed, he doesn't have blazing speed. Paus meanwhile is an unbelivable Qb. His presence in the pocket as a senior in high school was amazing. Both led their team to the state quarterfinals as seniors. Depauw got very lucky in landing these two small school kids. Both have great opportunities to start as freshmen.

HoosierQBScout · June 05, 2006, 07:21:08 PM

good information, youknowit...
sounds as if DePauw got some good kids after all...especially at the skilled positions. Additional info on the Indianapolis kids...If Roesinger from Cathedral is going, as rumored, he also should have a chance to play right away. He was go to WR for Class 4A school that played more of a 5A schedule....quick and athletic. Lawrence Central's Dick was 2nd in the state in passing yardage and completions in Class 5A (large school)... Region 7 All Star and shared first team all-county QB spot with Indiana's Mr. Football, Dexter Taylor. Offered preferred walk-on spot at Northwestern..shall be interesting to see things develop...

etg · June 05, 2006, 08:05:49 PM

(El Tea Gray---re: DPU Freshmen Starters)

youknowit & HoosierQBScout,
These talented young men won't be playing against high school defenses from now on; as first year players/starters (?) it sure sounds like a lot of fresh meat for the Black Flag's grinder.

Who really knows?

HoosierQBScout · June 05, 2006, 08:42:18 PM

etg---
i didn't suggest anyone as a freshman starter...and could not agree more with your take on move from h.s. to college defenses...different ballgame...will be interesting to watch these kids develop...

Ron Boerger · June 06, 2006, 10:21:25 AM

Since it's a quiet time of year, and since I haven't seen this posted anywhere else: according to the NCAA News, the SCAC showed the largest average attendance increase of all Division III conferences in 2005. The 475 fan/game increase placed the SCAC in 14th overall (1,879 per game). Only in-conference games were taken into consideration.

The American Southwest Conference placed 4th (2,430 per game), virtually unchanged from 2004. Ironically, the move of Austin from the ASC to the SCAC this year will likely serve to increase average ASC attendance and decrease average SCAC attendance. The MIAC was tops with 3,081 fans per conference tilt.

St John's was the #1 school in terms of attendance with nearly 8,000 fans per home game. Mary Hardin Baylor (12th, 3,704), Louisiana College (15th, 3,454) and Mississippi College (19th, 3,298) were all in the top 20 schools. No SCAC school placed in the top 20.

Overall, however, Division III attendance dropped slightly; in 1,135 games, average attendance was 1,840, down 2% from 2004.

evacuee · June 06, 2006, 10:27:34 AM

If only...IF ONLY Triniity would do what I've been saying for years and hang a huge drape over all the balconies that face EM Stevens stadium, the Tigers could get as many people as St. Johns. Well, maybe not. That number for St John's is pretty amazing

.

Anyway, they should expand that stadium no doubt, or at least switch the home and visitor sides.

Ralph Turner · June 06, 2006, 12:41:50 PM

I really hope that the move to the SCAC will increase the attendance at AC games.

Perhaps the new environs will generate some interest.

Ron Boerger · June 07, 2006, 02:54:29 PM

DePauw announces three new assistant coaches - Len Felton, Bobby Jackson and Jamie Zorbo.

TigerDad · June 07, 2006, 04:02:16 PM

Quote from: TU2698 on June 06, 2006, 10:27:34 AM

If only...IF ONLY Trinity would do what I've been saying for years and hang a huge drape over all the balconies that face EM Stevens stadium, the Tigers could get as many people as St. Johns. .... Anyway, they should expand that stadium no doubt, or at least switch the home and visitor sides.

TU2698:
When they build the TigerDome, the dorm balconies will be obstructed by the luxury skyboxes.

Personally, I'd like to see the PA system improved ... raise the speakers to the lightpoles, install some on the visitors' side, and improve the sound quality. If I have to hear "Eye of the Tiger" blasting at 150dB one more time, I think I'll scream. Even better that it's the theme song from Rocky III in 1982 ... about 3 years before this year's seniors were born (see http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=3938.)

(gets kinda slow in the offseason, doesn't it?)