FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[TigerDad]

Thanks, Kent.....looking forward to it...any good places to stay in Austin? otherwise, I think we're looking in north Dalas area....

Sorry, but that made me laugh out loud.  I think he means Sherman.
(and if so, the answer is "no")

[D3_DPUFan]

Didn't read one bit of why he hates being called "Austin", did you?     

wow---believe it or not, yes I did...got to get back on my ADD meds...

[cave2bens]

I think there is some high school that I see show up on one of the movie channels in some documentary show that is called the Nimrods.

I'm fine with Kangaroos though I know quite a few that think its stupid.  I just reply its better than being a generic name like the Tigers (kick to TUs groin).

Regarding "Nimrods," I believe you speak of the scourge of "dat yooper state of Superior," Watersmeet, Michigan.   The Logansport High School (IN) Berries is a lame name as well - at least the Pretzels' yell leaders might conceive some salty cheers.  

Add a well-placed boot to the DPU Tiger's nether region as well.    WAF

[KentATM]

Thanks, Kent.....looking forward to it...any good places to stay in Austin? otherwise, I think we're looking in north Dalas area....

  demonstrated perfectly why we get in a huff

none of the hotels that I have seen in Sherman are anything special.  They are all things like Hampton Inn and such.  If you do stay in a Sherman hotel, stay on the ones that are on 75.  The ones on Texoma Parkway are old and kind of gross.

There are a few bed and breakfasts right near the school though.  Problem is they all seem to be closing due to lack of biz (i can't imagine why  )

If you want to be able to go out and do something in Dallas, stay no further up than Plano.  Otherwise the drive may become a hassle. 

If you do stay in Sherman, the best sports bar we have (IMO anyway) is called Cellermans and is on Texoma.  It has decent food and a solid atmosphere and a ton of different kinds of beer to try.  Its not open on Sundays though.

[Ron Boerger]

Thanks, Kent.....looking forward to it...any good places to stay in Austin? otherwise, I think we're looking in north Dalas area....

The closest "business class" hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn.  It's in Allen, about 35 miles south of Sherman.

Sherman itself has an assortment of tourist class motels (La Quinta, Hampton Inn, etc) but have never stayed at any of them. 

[D3_DPUFan]

Ron and Kent---
Thank you for the great info...we look forward to visiting Sherman and the Austin College campus...imagine we'll either be in the University Park area of Dallas or perhaps Plano for accomodations...

[historymajor]

Back home safe from the ESPYs...  wow, what an experience!  I guess we needed one more lateral!

[Ron Boerger]

Had the play been in the best finish category, it would have no doubt been the winner.   Glad everyone had a good time ... now, on to 2008!   

[FerricMajor82]

Anybody notice that the picture on the front page isn't from the lateral play.  The picture has Trinity headed into the South Endzone, so it must have been from the 3rd quarter. 
The lateral play took place from Trinity's 38 and went North.
Anyway, just thought that was interesting.  Is anybody else ready from some football? 

[Pat Coleman]

I asked Trinity for lateral photos and this was one I was sent. It seems to be in sequence, filenamewise, with the other lateral photos. (Unless Trinity's linemen touched the ball in another play in that game as well.)

[Major_Fan]

Anybody notice that the picture on the front page isn't from the lateral play.  The picture has Trinity headed into the South Endzone, so it must have been from the 3rd quarter. 
The lateral play took place from Trinity's 38 and went North.
Anyway, just thought that was interesting.  Is anybody else ready from some football? 

Trust me, that photo was from the 4th quarter and they're headed towards our end zone.  If I'm not mistaken, that's a wide receiver about to pitch the ball backwards (you don't see that often unless it's a reverse or trick play).  The play started on TU's 40 officially and went towards the South end zone I believe.  Yes, I'm ready for some football as well.  I have Nov. 1 circled on the calendar.

[Ralph Turner]

Yes, that is the first touch by Maddux.  Trinity is on the east (sunny) side line and the shadows are correct.

#50 spins around Maddux as Maddux laterals the ball backwards. 

[frank_ezelle]

I can vouch for that photo being taken on the final play of the game.  For you guys who went to the ESPY awards, I'm curious if they had any photos of the play in the ESPY program?  I had requests for photos from ESPN and I sent them the photos they requested, but I never heard if they used them.

[Pat Coleman]

I can vouch for that photo being taken on the final play of the game. 

[TigerDad]

Only a little disappointing that the Tigers didn't bring home an ESPY award ... all seven of the players, plus the play-by-play announcer, the cameraman, the engineer, and several of the coaches got to make the trip to L.A. for the festivities.  All reported that they were treated like kings and met tons of sports celebrities.  Photos and stories coming soon ...

In the meantime, had to change the http://www.gotespys.com website to "not espys."   

So ... that kind closes the door on the 2007 season ... probably best for everyone so we can move on to 2008.  Should be another great season!