FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[TigerDad]

Wow, the board did pick up a little this week, didn't it?!

Apparently there may be a couple of 'C-factors' this season for the TU Tigers ... I believe the men will have some O skills this year that may rival the Tigers of old.  Reporting Day is less than a month away now and hopefully the guys are not playing Wii or PS3 ... when instead they should be hitting the weight room and the green between the lines.  I look forward to seeing which players break out this fall.  C's and B's and lots of other letters!

This will be the first year in many that Trinity will not be returning champs and the reasons are many and already detailed.  That changes the dynamic drastically and leads to a chance to do something new this season ... RECLAIM the SCAC instead of defend it.  This will require a curious mix of dedication, skill, teamwork, heart, and a bit of luck now and again.  Since the football ain't round, you never know which way it will bounce! 

With my own eyes I have seen late-season defeat & disappointment bury deep into young men and emerge as determination & desire in the next campaign.  The will to win is something to behold.  Seven weeks from today we'll get our first look at the 2007 Trinity Tigers. 

Ah, patience, my friends, patience ... it will be here and gone before we know it.

[Ralph Turner]

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I'm assuming that the "C-factor" you are referring to is the WR that transferred in from TX A&M... His older brother played at Trinity a short while ago... Supposedly the kid can fly...

Will C-factor run track at Trinity?

[frank_ezelle]

Nothing like putting pressure on a transfer by deeming him the savior of the team.  By next week he will be the preseason favorite to win the 2007 SCAC Offensive POTY.  I'm just going to guess that the "C-factor" is Chris Caflisch based on the fact that he is from San Antonio, he was an outstanding high school player, and he was a redshirted WR at Texas A&M last year (http://www.aggieathletics.com/bios.php?SID=MFB&PID=7852&YOS=2007).

If he is transferring to Trinity then it sounds like it will be a great addition but aren't people going a little overboard by keeping the name a secret.  It sounds like a Harry Potter book and "he who's name can not be mentioned."

[Ron Boerger]

If it is this kid ... 4.4 speed, yeah he'd be a welcome addition.  But he is still shown on the Ag's 2007 roster. 

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/hssports/football/stories/MYSA122505.3N.HS.FBHcaflisch.ddff291.html

[TigerDad]

Wow, if that guy really does have 4.4 speed, that really would be a big catch for the Tigers!  If that were the guy.  I think the mystery might be more fun than the truth.  Gives us something to do in the off-season, doesn't it?

[Ron Boerger]

TU ex Dustin Allen had three tackles in today's 23-20 OT win over Japan in the finals of the third annual IFAF World Championship.  http://wc2007.info/777/game9_e.html

[Tigerpop]

I have also heard rumors of a wide receiver with blinding speed that is a transfer from A & M, but as good as that sounds, the real strength of the team will be the 18+ starters that are returning this year.  This year they're not rebuilding; it's reload and go. The real test will be how motivated Trinity is to win again after a "disappointing" 8 - 2 season.  The Black Flag will need to replace an All American at defensive tackle.  I'm sure his the pass rush had something to do with Trinity's excellent pass defense.  Offensively, they return all but a wide receiver and a tackle.  If Trinity can stay healthy, i.e., no major injuries to key players like last year, they will be very competitive.  They have talent ans experience, do they have the right attitude?  Time will tell.

[Tigerpop]

I have a question.  I was reading through some publications from last year and was dumbfounded about how different they were in their predictions.  How is it that there is so much disparity in the preseason Rankings?  One publication, Street & Smith I think, didn't have Trinity in the top 25 while another publication had them ranked 4th in the nation.  Is there a credible website, besides this one of course, that puts out these rankings?   Frankly in retrospect, it really isn't a big deal either way, because the only thing that counts is what happens on the field of play, but it would be nice to know that someone who is an astute observer of the game can share their opinions.   

[Ralph Turner]

I have a question.  I was reading through some publications from last year and was dumbfounded about how different they were in their predictions.  How is it that there is so much disparity in the preseason Rankings?  One publication, Street & Smith I think, didn't have Trinity in the top 25 while another publication had them ranked 4th in the nation.  Is there a credible website, besides this one of course, that puts out these rankings?   Frankly in retrospect, it really isn't a big deal either way, because the only thing that counts is what happens on the field of play, but it would be nice to know that someone who is an astute observer of the game can share their opinions. 

Welcome, tigerpop!

There is no more credible source for D3sports, anywhere.

Please buy the 2007 preview e-zine "Kickoff" to get the predictions for the SCAC.

"Kickoff" and the SCAC coaches' poll will be the 2 most accurate sources you can find.

[Ron Boerger]

I have a question.  I was reading through some publications from last year and was dumbfounded about how different they were in their predictions.  How is it that there is so much disparity in the preseason Rankings?  One publication, Street & Smith I think, didn't have Trinity in the top 25 while another publication had them ranked 4th in the nation.  Is there a credible website, besides this one of course, that puts out these rankings?   Frankly in retrospect, it really isn't a big deal either way, because the only thing that counts is what happens on the field of play, but it would be nice to know that someone who is an astute observer of the game can share their opinions.   

What Ralph said, Tigerpop.  S&S and the other national publications cover D3 on a whim, if at all, and don't dedicate anyone to actually knowing what's going on in the largest (in terms of schools participating) of all NCAA football classifications.  By far the best analysis you're going to get is here.  Once the regular season gets closer you will see an "Around the South" column devoted to the SCAC and ASC as well as the national writers like Pat and Keith Coleman weighing in.

More often than not the national media will pick up the D3football.com weekly poll as THE ratings for Division III.  That should tell you all you need to know about the knowledge represented here.   

The "Kickoff" coverage you will get for $8.95 (or whatever the price is this year) puts anything and everything you have ever seen in terms of Division III football coverage to shame.   Nobody does it like the crew here. 

[INQBScout]

Please buy the 2007 preview e-zine "Kickoff" to get the predictions for the SCAC.

"Kickoff" and the SCAC coaches' poll will be the 2 most accurate sources you can find.

When/where is this available?

[Ron Boerger]

See http://www.d3football.com/kickoff/

Kickoff will be available exclusively online on D3football.com starting on Monday, Aug. 20 but you can reserve access to this comprehensive coverage today. For just $8.95, you can get your own passcode that will give you inside access to our 3rd Annual Kickoff on Aug. 20. This will be the only place you will find this coverage this complete.

[FerricMajor82]

Millsaps' Coach DuBose and Coach Saunders are to host free football clinics on Mississippi Gulf Coast over the next few weeks.  This camp was actually the brainchild of former Head Coach David Saunders.

Check out the link below...
http://www.millsaps.edu/athletic/football/071007story.shtml

[DPU3619]

Nice little write-up from the DPU website regarding the four recruits who played in the Indiana All-Star Game last week.

http://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=19713

[evacuee]

No, no.  That's the C-factor alright.  There isn't anyone else of significance that might be coming to Trinity.  No doubt about it, but given Coach Mohr's penchant for loyalty,  Blake is still going to start I'm sure so I doubt we'll see him.  Hopefully, Chris is bringing some of his friends with him.  Some big, linemen type guys who are just as fast.  Either way, he might not be any good at all.  I think I'll just hope that the 18 returning starters are good enough to get the job done.  This year's going to be tough.