FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Josh Bowerman]

What's up with how much that streaming video has to buffer to play back?

[Ralph Turner]

Millsaps 20 Belhaven 14; 11:00 4Q.

[Ralph Turner]

Millsaps 20 Belhaven 14; 11:00 4Q.

Saps' 27, Belhaven 14; 9:00 left.

[TE4SAPS80]

SAPS Wins first Riverside Rumble, 34 to 14! Congrats to the Majors.

[Major_Fan]

Apologies all around for the frustrating Millsaps webcast.  Belhaven didn't have an internet connection so we had to purchase a wireless card that did us no good.  I got several frustrating emails from parents... but hey, it's our first year doing this and it's free!  We'll get everything together before next week.  In an ugly game, Millsaps wins it 34-14 and improves to 2-0 for the first time since 1996.  William Lawrimore sets a new Millsaps record with a 77 yard punt late in the game.

http://www.millsaps.edu/athletic/football/MCF08-02.HTM

[Ralph Turner]

Apologies all around for the frustrating Millsaps webcast.  Belhaven didn't have an internet connection so we had to purchase a wireless card that did us no good.  I got several frustrating emails from parents... but hey, it's our first year doing this and it's free!  We'll get everything together before next week.  In an ugly game, Millsaps wins it 34-14 and improves to 2-0 for the first time since 1996.  William Lawrimore sets a new Millsaps record with a 77 yard punt late in the game.

http://www.millsaps.edu/athletic/football/MCF08-02.HTM

I have given you one karma as partial compensation for the purchase of the wireless card.   Thank you! 

[Major Rev]

Just returned from the Millsaps game - heard that there were difficulties with the broadcast all night ...

The Millsaps offense showed some versatility tonight, turning to the run against a good NAIA opponent.  I think the stats will surprise a lot of people as I'm guessing that Juan Joseph went over 50 yards on the ground, mostly running the option.  Belhaven was generating a good pass rush and hanging their hopes on good one-on-one coverage most of the night, resulting in a frustrating night for Joseph through the air, particularly in the first half.  But the Majors were able to run effectively enough (Huff, Metzher, & co.) to move the sticks and offer Joseph the chance to find open receivers at key points, particularly with the deep ball.  While his pass efficiency may suffer from this night, his yardage will still be there as well as his TD-INT ratio.

Belhaven was able to move the ball some in the first half, but the Millsaps adjustments slowed down the Belhaven momentum in the second half, particularly the final quarter.  The HUGE momentum shift came as Millsaps punter Will Larrimore, kicking from his own 21, hit a thundering 77-yard punt that went 60 yards in the air, rolled inside the Belhaven 5, was fielded by Belhaven, but covered immediately by Millsaps coverage.  On its first play, Belhaven fumbled with Millsaps recovering at the 4.   After an incomplete pass on first down, Millsaps' Schuyler Huff ran the ball in putting the Majors up 27-14 at that point.  Belhaven did not mount another significant threat.  Millsaps added an insurance TD late.

The Millsaps D played well on this night, particularly after the loss of safety Jacob Hanberry (early injury - should return next week) and DL Denarold Anderson (ejection).  Belhaven had real difficulty running the ball, and with the exception of a couple of missed assignments, the Millsaps defensive backfield played very well, defending a number of passes, picking a couple, and just missing on several other chances.  The D-line once again gave good pressure as well as good containment.

Unfortunately this was a pretty sloppy game - lots of penalties, some lack of poise and discipline, some interesting officiating.  The Belhaven defense was a definite challenge for the new offensive coaching staff who showed good flexibility in doing what they needed to do.  I'm sure they will benefit from analysis of the game.

Put the W in the win column, and we'll get ready for Austin College.  Congratulations to them on an exciting win over McMurry!

[Ralph Turner]

I just wish the Northwest Texas-New Mexico Conference Methodists could have smitten the "Sherman area" presbytery as well as the Mississippi Conference Methodists smote the "Jackson-area" presbytery!   

[Major Rev]

Ralph, if karma was mine to give ... +1 for the denominational lesson!

[Major Rev]

TE4SAPS80, welcome to the SCAC board!  We'll look forward to hearing more from you.  BTW, I think this was the 4th Riverside Rumble, the first three coming 2003-2005 maybe?

[consultant]

Major Rev....I think that TE4SAPS80 meant that it was the first time that Millsaps has won the Riverside Rumble.  This was the 4th time the two teams have played.

I tried to watch the buffering broadcast before it got too annoying.  Looked like the Majors were able to make appropriate adjustments when necessary to get a win.  This should help them later in the year in conference play. 

[frank_ezelle]

Millsaps won by 20 against a team that is now 0-3 on a night when Juan Joseph's stats seemed to indicate a sub-par night.  When looking at this game on paper, it comes across as a rather ho-hum tuneup for the start of the SCAC season.

From my viewpoint in the stands, it looked like something totally different.  Belhaven appeared to be the biggest and most physically talented team that I've seen Millsaps play in recent years, somewhat like when one of the Wisconsin D3 teams came to Jackson in about 2001.  I'm not saying that this makes them the best team that Millsaps has played, but I have no doubt that Belhaven would be considered a pre-season co-favorite for the championship if they were playing in the SCAC.  This game could have gone either way and the outcome was definitely in doubt until Millsaps scored the last of their 20 unanswered points in the final 17 minutes of the game.  This was a very good win for Millsaps against a difficult opponent.

[MACCENTRE43]

Congrats to all the SCAC teams that managed wins this past weekend.  Centre's heartbreaking loss to Maryville came on a last second field goal, great win for the Scots.  Sounds like Centre's offense had trouble getting going until late in the 2nd half.  If you're going to lose a game it's always better for it to be non-conference, but the Colonels will need to have a great week of preparation for DePauw, who incidentally looks solid as always. 

Like I said before the season, the offense is always an x-factor for the Colonels.  Hopefully, they can get it going!

[Major Rev]

So noted, consultant.  My apologies, TE4SAPS80!  No slight intended.

[Major Rev]

Anyone able to get anything from the Rhodes-LA College game?