FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Li'l Giant]

I do expect DePauw to be strong defensively - Hertel is a stud, period.

Sustained.

If they shut down Franklin like DPULefty22 says they did, without Hertel playing, they're gonna be tough again.

[DPULefty22]

Lots of reasons for the defending SCAC co-champs to be optimistic heading into the opener against Anderson next Saturday.

Good report, DPULefty22, but I made one minor correction.   

Yeah, that was kind of an accidentally-on-purpose way to try and tweak the Texas Tigers a little bit.

[HoosierQBScout]

DPULefty---
You give a pretty good overview of DePauw-Franklin scrimmage... I would add another player to watch...WR #7 Mulligan (freshman)...very nice receiver...runs great routes and has super hands...I can see the Spud Dick to Mulligan combination racking up some serious yardage over the next 4 years. I like DPU's young skill players...also, Winkle did a nice job Saturday...and pass defense did look suspect...but some of that was Franklin QB's...liked the way they threw the ball...WR Kevin Lynch (son of Billy) made some nice catches, including a TD...all in all a fun day...

[Tigerpop]

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Interesting tidbit:  the Trinity two-deep provided by ETBU sports information has Blake Barmore listed as the starter at QB on Saturday.  The other surprise is Jonathan Plotnick listed as a backup at WR position.

With respect to JP, Jon is actually a running back / fullback, one of those rare birds at TU, although they use his particular position in passing formations.  I think the plan is to platoon both of them at the H-back position and also use the two of them in 2 back formations.  Of course, all of this could change, based on the effectiveness of rhe line play.

[Ron Boerger]

SA Express-News confirms that Coach Mohr has named Blake Barmore as the starting QB against ETBU.

BTW, I rag on the E-N guys a lot, so it's interesting to note that today's Dallas Morning-News ran no fewer than three separate college football preview sections today ... none of which provided any coverage of the Texas ASC schools, Austin College, or Trinity.   Only D-IA schools were deemed worthy.

[TigerDad]

Looking forward to seeing how Trinity begins the 2006 season ... I think we will be pleased at the strength of both the defense and offense.

Parking at Trinity University Parking Garage .... $0.
Tickets to Trinity Tigers Football Game .......... $0.
Watching Division III College Football ... priceless.

[TigerDad]

The Trinity Athletic Department preview of this Saturday's Trinity vs. ETBU game appeared on the TU website today here:

http://www.trinity.edu/departments/athletics/Football/ETBUpreview.htm

The ETBU SID wrote a very comprehensive preview of the "Battle of the Texas D-III Tigers" also, but it is not available online.  Perhaps it will be posted later ...

[evacuee]

Trash talk is a means of containment.  The group percieved to be in power seeks to put the "other" in the place they want them to be.  This is because they are insecure with their own position.

My inscurity what makes it so much fun. 

I think that people who make over elaborate psychological assessments about football are trying to find a flaw in those of whom they are jealous.   

[exmajor]

Here is a link to the preview of the upcoming "Backyard Brawl" in the Jackson Clarion-Ledger:

http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060831/SPORTS030105/608310357/1085/SPORTS

The article focuses more on the coaches than the actual game and players, typical coverage for the Jackson newspaper who knows nothing of the three smaller colleges in its hometown.  One interesting and disturbing note is that Millsaps' two best linebackers from last season are possibly out due to injuries.  You have to read toward the bottom of the article to find this information.

[TigerDad]

Trash talk is a means of containment.  The group percieved to be in power seeks to put the "other" in the place they want them to be.  This is because they are insecure with their own position.

In my neck of the woods, trash talk is a means of group entertainment often used to identify a sensitive spot ... then we jab it again to see what happens.  Only the insecure complain.  And only the oafs carry it too far.  So far, I'm reading only good-natured ribbing. 

Can you feel the love, yet?   

[Ralph Turner]

I guess that I am just too "old school" for trash-talking.

In my world, those who can, do.
Those who can't, (trash) talk.

[dpuinaz]

I wouldn't say trash talk comes from insecurity in this case, inasmuch as there's really no question as to who the dominant program has been.  What we are finding to be in question, though, is that of who the dominant program IS today.  I think it's really anyone's guess, as both Trinity and DePauw have talented teams and holes to fill.  While it doesn't help DePauw to begin this campaign with it fourth h.c. in as many years, I would wager they have the right guy now.  Walker is a stud, and a homegrown one at that.  He's a guy who understands his players, treats them with respect and sees great results.  While the Tigers are not an air it out team now, they were for years, and his receiving corps have been phenomenal (Jamarcus Shepard, Dan Ryan, John Stephens, Joe Schoen, etc...).  Today, the game is different, and he has a very talented ball carrier in Marks.  The quarterback should have time to grow into his role by virtue of the fact that these guys do like to run the ball, and do so well.

Though I'm light years from my own time at DePauw (or at least it feels that way), I'm thrilled with the progress of the program and hope to see a game or two this year.  Any alums out there want to make an all nighter out of the Trinity game in SA, it's a short flight and I'll be there!

[consultant]

I'm off to Mississippi for the Backyard Brawl.   I have very little to report about Millsaps.  I believe they will be better offensively.  Juan Joseph will be a threat at quarterback.  The Majors have a few good receivers, and with a wide open attack that they have advertised this pre-season, the running game may be effective (at least early on) with the dangerous Tyson Roy. 

My concern is the defense.  The Majors were very young and very bad last year.  Word has it that a Mike Dubose system takes a year to learn.  We shall see whether that is the case.  Dubose has his troops preparing for conference play.  Don't be surprised to see Millsaps start slowly out of the gate only to improve as the season plays out. 

The Choctaws have improved, but Millsaps knows more about Miss. College than the Choctaws know about the Majors.  A new coaching staff for Millsaps with new schemes and key players with a year under their belts will win the day on Saturday. 

I'll go with the home team --  Millsaps 28  Miss. College 24

[Ron Boerger]

Thanks, consultant.  I'm glad the "real" Backyard Brawl is back this year.

Here's to a good game for both sides!

[wabashcpa]

I set up an SCAC Pick'ems (in the Pick'em zone), so make your picks for tomorrow's games!