FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Pat Coleman]

http://www.d3football.com/school_info.php?school=DePauw&year=2007

That way you also don't have to ask who No. 31 is.

[Just_that_kid]

I think there are a lot of people who are looking past the Millsaps defense. A high power offense, it seems, has masked an equally lethal defense. Don't sleep on 'em. I promise it'll be a nightmare.

Big C might be on to something...

[D3Navy]

I thought Depaux was nicely within Pat's guidance of fun yet spirited exchange.

Trinity who?  Speaking of under the radar.  The cockiness is gone and performance rules.  I'm in Japan or underway most of the time and this year's competitiveness is wonderful.  I hope Trinity continues to demonstrate quiet success and hope Millsaps either demonstrates something special or settles into regular competence.  After days of explanation for the first week loss, Millsaps' fans now seem keen to stop talking about it.  One or the other, it'll be Trinity that decides the verdict.  Think they don't know that?

It's sports gentlemen.  Sports.  Nothing else. 

Go Trinity!!!

[Ralph Turner]

I thought Depaux was nicely within Pat's guidance of fun yet spirited exchange.

Trinity who?  Speaking of under the radar.  The cockiness is gone and performance rules.  I'm in Japan or underway most of the time and this year's competitiveness is wonderful.  I hope Trinity continues to demonstrate quiet success and hope Millsaps either demonstrates something special or settles into regular competence.  After days of explanation for the first week loss, Millsaps' fans now seem keen to stop talking about it.  One or the other, it'll be Trinity that decides the verdict.  Think they don't know that?

It's sports gentlemen.  Sports.  Nothing else. 

Go Trinity!!!

Glad to see your posting again, D3Navy.  Welcome.

[Just_that_kid]

I thought Depaux was nicely within Pat's guidance of fun yet spirited exchange.

Trinity who?  Speaking of under the radar.  The cockiness is gone and performance rules.  I'm in Japan or underway most of the time and this year's competitiveness is wonderful.  I hope Trinity continues to demonstrate quiet success and hope Millsaps either demonstrates something special or settles into regular competence.  After days of explanation for the first week loss, Millsaps' fans now seem keen to stop talking about it.  One or the other, it'll be Trinity that decides the verdict.  Think they don't know that?

I don't think being top 20 in almost every poll would constitute "flying under the radar." Regular competence about what? Millsaps fans are done with the MC game because we talked circles around it for weeks. MC got the W--we understand that. Quiet honestly, the SCAC is far more important to talk about (this is the SCAC board). It's done and over, and we're 4 weeks after the fact.
And are you implying that Trinity will decide the victor of the SCAC? Is Trinity still the team to beat? I think there are a FEW schools who might not be so quick to think so anymore. After all, the conference crown isn't in San Antonio right now...

[DPU3619]

I think there are a lot of people who are looking past the Millsaps defense. A high power offense, it seems, has masked an equally lethal defense. Don't sleep on 'em. I promise it'll be a nightmare.

Big C might be on to something...

You know, I agree with this.  The first team Millsaps D has played very well.  I don't think this game has much of a chance to get into the 30's, let alone the 40's.  If Millsaps gets to 30, DePauw hasn't done their job.  They want to run the football and the clock.  Make sure Juan spends most of his time hanging out with Coach DuBose on the sideline.

I always like the way DePauw matches up in this conference because they do something entirely different than just about every other team. They (and Centre sometimes when they run that funky double wing thing) are the only teams NOT running spread (At least the last time I checked).  They're going to shorten the game by lining up in the I and running the football.  A lot.  They've got one of the best RB's in the country, a very good defense, and a very good punter.  I think that philosophy will make you successful an awfully large percentage of the time.

[roocru]

I think there are a lot of people who are looking past the Millsaps defense. A high power offense, it seems, has masked an equally lethal defense. Don't sleep on 'em. I promise it'll be a nightmare.

Big C might be on to something...

You know, I agree with this.  The first team Millsaps D has played very well.  I don't think this game has much of a chance to get into the 30's, let alone the 40's.  If Millsaps gets to 30, DePauw hasn't done their job.  They want to run the football and the clock.  Make sure Juan spends most of his time hanging out with Coach DuBose on the sideline.

I always like the way DePauw matches up in this conference because they do something entirely different than just about every other team. They (and Centre sometimes when they run that funky double wing thing) are the only teams NOT running spread (At least the last time I checked).  They're going to shorten the game by lining up in the I and running the football.  A lot.  They've got one of the best RB's in the country, a very good defense, and a very good punter.  I think that philosophy will make you successful an awfully large percentage of the time.

Austin College is a more run oriented team. Runs an option type offense that most SCAC schools will only see once a year.

This can be to their advantage.

Beat me to it, Big C   

[DPU3619]

I thought they changed offenses.  At least that's what I was told.  Put 'em on the list then.

The problem I had with Austin last year was that I didn't think they had the right mix of athletes on the offensive line.  Guess I'm not sure what to think this year, though.  They hung a big 35 spot on McMurry, yet only got to 14 against Centre last weekend.

[Josh Bowerman]

Austin College is still a very young team, overall, and they are improving each week.  Coach Gage brought in a big number of freshman this year, and many of the players seeing significant playing time are underclassmen.  This week's game against Centre was their first big road trip of the year.  I still expect the 'Roos to finish at or above .500 in the league and for the year.

[Just_that_kid]

What's up with "around the south"? Let's all just chime in and write it collectively! haha

[Pat Coleman]

I think that my continued silence on this should be considered an indication that I won't talk personnel issues on the board.

[Just_that_kid]

I think that my continued silence on this should be considered an indication that I won't talk personnel issues on the board.

Are you referring to me? If so, I'm not sure how it was personal. It wasn't directed toward anyone. It's a legit. question

[roocru]

I think that my continued silence on this should be considered an indication that I won't talk personnel issues on the board.

Are you referring to me? If so, I'm not sure how it was personal. It wasn't directed toward anyone. It's a legit. question

Just that kid,

I suggest you look closely at Pat's message and then look up the difference between "personnel" and "personal" in a dictionary.  Respectfully, RooCru

[DePauwDad]

Question for fans of Millsaps and DePauw who are obviously more familiar than I am with those teams. I would be very surprised if Millsaps doesn't win by ten points, but if Millsaps had a weakness in the game at MC was special teams. I noticed that the punting and placekicking for the Majors have been a struggle this year. Does that play into this game or is Millsaps good enough that it doesn't matter?

I don't necessarily agree with it being a foregone conclusion.  The team that visited Jackson one year ago is long gone.  DePauw threw five interceptions in that game with the two-headed quarterback monster.  Millsaps only outgained DePauw by 20 yards. 

It's an entirely different DePauw team on both sides (and in the special teams.. the freshman punter is something special).  DPU is currently +10 in turnover margin.   

If they get a healthy #31 this weekend and don't give the football away, they're going to be there in the fourth quarter.   Key number for me is keeping Millsaps under 24.  And while the competition DePauw has played to this point is not as stout, Robby Long's defense is well-schemed and well-coached.  It's quite possible.

I agree that last year was a different year. The platoon offense and defense utilized was extremely ineffective at Milsaps. I think the coaches have a better handle on this team and I think the players have a bit more understanding of what is required.

I said it earlier, if the over/under on total points scored is in the twenties, Depauw can make a tight game of it. If we slip above 40, I think Milsaps will be tough to beat.

[DePauwDad]

I agree with DPU36109, the game will be won by the offenses. I hate to say it, but I think it actually comes down to the two stars, Joseph and Marks. Both players take on a huge part of each teams offense every week, and they will be the focal point of each defense.

For those that remember, it's the Wes Satterfield (Sewanee) situation. He accounted for over 70% of their offensive production, and teams that figured that out were able to shut him down and stop their offense. They didn't haver another player to step up and carry the offense.

Do the Majors? Does Depauw? If the defenses shut down the stars, it'll be an interesting game.

I'm thinking both offenses put on a show and we have a Texas Tech vs. OK State type score. 49-45 give or take.

Great comment. I was thinking of Satterfield in response to the question of how you replace Hertel. You don't. You take the remaining talent and alter your game plan around your strengths. Hertel was a special kid, just as Satterfield was.

Sewanee no longer has their star QB, but they still play tough, just a little different. dePauw no longer has hertel, but they will still be tough, from a different perspective.