FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[DPU_radio_guy]

Wow.... what an odd day.

Not trying to rub it in, it's a serious question:

When's the last time Trinity and Wabash lost on the same day? 

I'd say it's cause for celebration in Greencastle.

I'd like to agree with a lot of the things that Lefty said.  I was in back in town to see the game today, and thought the offense started very slowly.  It seemed like DPU became more committed to the run late, and they were able to make some hay when they gave up on the pass.  Winkle made a couple bad throws both mentally and mecanichally, but handled himself well overall in his first career start.

Defense was excellent.  Plain and simple.  I was a little concerned about the LB corps, but Farrow, Lewis, and Brandstatter/McElwain all played pretty well in my eyes.

Anderson's RB was legit, and the D held the Ravens to 10 rushing yards in the first half. 

Tigers still with some things to work on for next week.  We'll see how they look against the Dutchmen.

[Ron Boerger]

Into every life a little rain must fall ... tho TU having to go most of the way with their scout team QB didn't help.  Making your first college start against TLU's defense is kind of tough. 

Hopefully Barmore's not hurt too bad, there wasn't much info available on the call tonight.

[Ralph Turner]

Hawks, The SCAC moves to an 8-game conference schedule next year with the addition of Colorado College and BSC.   That only leaves 2 non-conference games.

Sewanee has the choice of Maryville and LaGrange as opponents, too.

IMHO, the next step for the GSAC schools is to merge into the "Southern Division" of a larger USAC.

[Warren Thompson]

Hopefully Barmore's not hurt too bad, there wasn't much info available on the call tonight.

Per today's San Antonio Express-News, Barmore suffered a concussion.

[Ron Boerger]

Per today's San Antonio Express-News, Barmore suffered a concussion.

Thanks, WT.  Same article also said Cannon was unavailable due to a "team violation." 

[Warren Thompson]

Per today's San Antonio Express-News, Barmore suffered a concussion.

Thanks, WT.  Same article also said Cannon was unavailable due to a "team violation." 

... and I hope Barmore's concussion wasn't a severe one. Head injuries are tricky.

[Li'l Giant]

When's the last time Trinity and Wabash lost on the same day?

It appears the answer to your question is October 16, 2004. Wabash lost 33-30 to Wooster in Crawfordsville. Trinity lost 30-14 to Azusa Pacific in San Antonio.

[roocru]

Ron,

It was fun to finally meet some of the distinguished posters on this board face-to-face at the AC game.  Putting faces and names together for you, Gray Fox and Josh was a real pleasure. 

I know that Trinity playing without their first two QB's was a dreadful disadvantage and it is hard to compare but I feel this makes AC's 45-0 loss to Texas Lutheran the first week look a little better in regard to the SCAC landscape.   I hope AC can win their next two contests and at least come into San Antonio on a little bit of a roll.

[Ralph Turner]

roo, sorry that I missed you!  I had to be out of town.

I would be wary of the 23-0 defeat from McMurry.  I saw that Menlo only lost to Southern Oregon by 13-16, so the Oaks may be stronger than last year.  The 14-0 loss should have been 14-7 according to Northwest Conference veteran poster, cawcdad.

McMurry lost so much in Sellers at QB and defensive players like Thompson and Colby Witt.

The McM game against LC will be a big one.  That will give me a better handle on them.

[Hawks88]

Hawks, The SCAC moves to an 8-game conference schedule next year with the addition of Colorado College and BSC.   That only leaves 2 non-conference games.

Sewanee has the choice of Maryville and LaGrange as opponents, too.

IMHO, the next step for the GSAC schools is to merge into the "Southern Division" of a larger USAC.

Yeah, I guess I forgot about their 8-game conference schedule for a minute there. Well, maybe some of the others will be able to keep finding room for us until somebody can get that USAC merger worked out.

[Ron Boerger]

According to an article in today's Express-News,  Blake Barmore is "out of the fog" from the concussion suffered against TLU.  Coach Mohr is quoted as saying his status for the game against Redlands is up to the doctors.

[evacuee]

My, how times have changed.  Mike Burton only came off the field when the game was out of reach for four years despite seemingly playing with a concussion every other week.  I was always glad that we won, but I was also usually a little apprehensive about Coach Mohr's decision to put him back in sometimes.  Anyway, I'm glad Blake was taken out if he was really at risk.  Down to their third qb and second tailback, it looks like we managed to stay in the game.  I think we're going to be okay if the defense can keep it up.

[historymajor]

BFB... the QB situation is up in the air.  Hope Barmore recovers quickly and fully.

I don't remember a situation in my 10 years following TU football where the third QB was 'thrown into action' the way Bryant Wilson was Saturday....  you're right that he seemed to get his 'sea-legs' in the fourth qtr,,, but it was too little, too late...  It's tough to take all your reps with 2's and 3's and get thrown to the 'Bulldogs' in your baptism by fire....  The TLU defense deserves credit, because they are always tough and getting tougher..  they must have outweighed our young o-line by 15-20 per man...  Farney is the only one who 'matched-up'.

Well non-con games...  the big one will be DePauw...  let's hope we can field a stable and healthy squad for that one...  Redlands next Saturday will tell us if we've regrouped or not!

[Ron Boerger]

Ron,

It was fun to finally meet some of the distinguished posters on this board face-to-face at the AC game.  Putting faces and names together for you, Gray Fox and Josh was a real pleasure. 

I know that Trinity playing without their first two QB's was a dreadful disadvantage and it is hard to compare but I feel this makes AC's 45-0 loss to Texas Lutheran the first week look a little better in regard to the SCAC landscape.   I hope AC can win their next two contests and at least come into San Antonio on a little bit of a roll.

Hey roocru, the pleasure was all mine.  As you know from being there the game was far from a 23-0 whitewash, except on the scoreboard.   Gage has 'em going the right direction, with a year or two to recruit the D/FW area they should be contenders. 

[Josh Bowerman]

It was fun meeting up with you, roocru, and getting together again with Ron.  It was also a nice, unexpected treat meeting up with Gray Fox.

I'll look forward to the HSU/UMHB game in Belton, roocru.  Maybe we can grab some lunch before that one.