FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Bill McCabe]

This is a huge game this week not only for the Conference title, but also seedings.  Millsaps wins, UMHB goes there and Trinity goes to HSU?  A Trinity win and HSU goes to Trinity and Millsaps goes to UMHB? 

I'm anxious to see the game this weekend.

That seems the most likely scenario, but I worry about Trinity getting in at 9-1 and not much in the way of quality wins.   Looks like there could be a lotta one-loss teams this year and there could be a spillover from Pool B.

Ron,  I don't think Trinity drops all the way out if the lose to Millsaps.

[frank_ezelle]

This might get lost in all the talk about the regional rankings, but for those who are going to the Millsaps-Trinity game, I highly, highly recommend that you print out the preview of the game that's on the Millsaps website.  I imagine that it was put together by Kevin Maloney and it has a preview of the game, this week's look around the SCAC, and a ton of stats on both Millsaps and Trinity.  It's 18 pages and the link is:

http://www.millsaps.edu/athletic/football/Binder1.pdf

(NOTE FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING:  I received an email from Kevin and he is adding more to this preview including some info that is coming from Trinity.  If the above link doesn't work this evening, try it again tomorrow.  Kevin said he had the link down temporarily while making these additions.)

[DPU3619]

I think that tells us all we need to know about the "strength" of the HCAC.   Goody for them if they can defeat Franklin, I'd like to see what they would do in the first round at Mt. Union.

I think that the RHIT/Franklin winner will be making a trip to Crawfordsville to see the Little Giants, personally.  I'm imagining a scenario where North Central and Mount Union don't stay in the same region. 

I figured whoever of those two that stayed in the North would get the MIAA winner (probably Trine) in the 1st round.  Just my thoughts on it, though.

[cabayne71]

I didn't get to see the BS-C game last week but I heard Thigpen (The Qb) got hurt. Does anyone know his status for whoever they are playing this week. I think it's Colorado College, but I am not sure. Is CC any good this year?

[Pat Coleman]

This might get lost in all the talk about the regional rankings, but for those who are going to the Millsaps-Trinity game, I highly, highly recommend that you print out the preview of the game that's on the Millsaps website. 

I'll let Keith McMillan know.

[rooski]

This might get lost in all the talk about the regional rankings, but for those who are going to the Millsaps-Trinity game, I highly, highly recommend that you print out the preview of the game that's on the Millsaps website.  I imagine that it was put together by Kevin Maloney and it has a preview of the game, this week's look around the SCAC, and a ton of stats on both Millsaps and Trinity.  It's 18 pages and the link is:

http://www.millsaps.edu/athletic/football/Binder1.pdf

Wow! That preview is a great resource! Thanks Frank for the heads-up. It seems indicative of the Millsaps program from what I've seen personally. Lots of quality. Their team is a pleasure to watch {even though they thrashed my Roos in September}. Juan Joseph gets much deserved props but he is one of 11 outstanding players on a terrific offensive unit. Our visit there saw only first class treatment by the college and the football facility was an enjoyable setting. I hope their season becomes all that they want it to be!

[MajorDad]

Good around the nation article today. Appears they are making the trip to Texas. This game should be one hell of a Trick or Treat event........

[wabashcpa]

How bout those Engineers, huh?  They can win the HCAC with a win at Franklin this Saturday.  That's probably a little easier said than done, but they are indeed playing well this year.  Beat MSJ a few weeks ago.

I think that tells us all we need to know about the "strength" of the HCAC.   Goody for them if they can defeat Franklin, I'd like to see what they would do in the first round at Mt. Union.

The HCAC is down, no doubt about it.  But Franklin has put together a nice run the last few years (at least until the playoffs).  They will represent the HCAC again - I think Rose has had their fun, and will not enjoy the return trip back to Terre Haute.

[TE4SAPS80]

Is this the week of a big game, I really haven't noticed?
Wish I could make the trip to Trinity this weekend, but it appears that I won't be able to.  I hope that it is a great game, and may the best team come out on top.  I hope also for the Roo's sake that they get a win this week and secure third in the SCAC, it will be a tremendous step foward for their program.  Who knows in the future AC could be a force to be reckoned with in the SCAC.
I'm looking forward to Saturday's action, and I will be glued to the computer, hopefully watching my Majors come out victorious.  Either way I wish both teams' players the best.  Good Luck and GO MAJORS!

[Ron Boerger]

Good around the nation article today. Appears they are making the trip to Texas. This game should be one hell of a Trick or Treat event........

K-Mack will be there, his first visit to SA to see a D3 game.   He said he'd gotten tickets in last week's Triple Take.

I'm sure someone somewhere will be writing a game story that starts with something like "so-and-so got all the treats ..." but it probably won't be K-Mack. 

[MajorDad]

Look forward to reading about his experience. GO MAJORS!!!!!!!

[frank_ezelle]

A column in the local newspaper about "The God Play" and the attitude of the Millsaps players.  I'm sure they'll be ready to play their best game of the season Saturday. 

Also, let me just say something about the one sentence that is bound to generate comments on the board.  DuBose says it was the worst game Millsaps played all year and also acknowledged poor clock management at the end of the game.  Personally, I agree with both of those accessments while also realizing that if Millsaps did play their worst game of the year that day, the Trinity defense was certainly a factor in that being the case.  But that's all water under the bridge now.  Here's the article:

http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20081030/COL0504/810300342/1177/SPORTS

[TigerDad]

Hope lots of you Majors fans will be making the trip west to San Antone ... the atmosphere at TU is not quite as festive as in Jackson, but it should be quite a circus after last year's post-game publicity.  We welcome you to E.M. Stevens and hope you have a safe trip!  Be sure to come early (Thu or Fri) and take in the famous San Antonio River Walk if you've never been ... it' well worth an extra day of vacation or personal day to get to experience Texas San Antonio style!

FYI, Trinity University is located just off Hwy 281 about 2 miles north of downtown and about 7 miles south of San Antonio Airport.  E.M. Stevens Field is on the TU campus and the entrance (and parking) is along Shook Avenue, between Mulberry and Hildebrand.

For those needing a map and directions, here's a GoogleMap you can use: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=29.459422,-98.482733&spn=0.008538,0.013561&t=h&z=16&msid=114544560278502564499.000456945c544cddce2ab

Just repeating my earlier post for the benefit of the Millsaps faithful (and K-Mack!) who will be heading west this weekend. H\have a safe trip and we hope you enjoy your stay in S.A. ... but not too much!  Hope to meet some of you on the field after the game ... win or lose it should be a good one for both schools, the SCAC and Division III.  Don't forget to bring your caps, sunglasses and sunscreen ... the Visitors' stands face directly into the afternoon sun.
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Hey ... I just made "Starter" status with this post (#200)!!! 
... +1 to my friend frank_ezelle just because I can!!   

[bbunch]

Wow, I can't believe Nov. 1st is finally here!! Both Millsaps and Trinity have been pretty steady this year and hopefully the Majors will come off of their rest week ready to play. I'm looking forward to seeing what a full 4 quarters of football from the Millsaps firsts teamers will produce, I know that everyone will need to 'leave it all on the field' for a victory from the home team Tigers.

A few comments have been made RE the travel... I made the trip a couple of times from Jackson to San Antonio 'back in the day' and remember it not really being an issue. You just learn to accept the situation being in DIII. Especially now in the era of ipods, iphones, etc., the trip will fly by for the guys.

I will be heading down from Austin Saturday morning with the family and hope to see some old friends and maybe meet some of the regulars here on the board.

It has been very enjoyable keeping track of the SCAC this season, hopefully it is a sign of good things to come for the conference.


GO MAJORS!!!


Bryan

[MajorDad]

A column in the local newspaper about "The God Play" and the attitude of the Millsaps players.  I'm sure they'll be ready to play their best game of the season Saturday. 

Also, let me just say something about the one sentence that is bound to generate comments on the board.  DuBose says it was the worst game Millsaps played all year and also acknowledged poor clock management at the end of the game.  Personally, I agree with both of those accessments while also realizing that if Millsaps did play their worst game of the year that day, the Trinity defense was certainly a factor in that being the case.  But that's all water under the bridge now.  Here's the article:

http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20081030/COL0504/810300342/1177/SPORTS

Good post Frank and a good article. It's true, the players remember for sure. I can only believe that Coach Dubose has them focused, not on what happened last year, but what they need to do to ensure last year doesn't happen again. I'm looking forward to the trip tomorrow and to a great game on SAT with the Millsaps family. I liken last years result to the MISS. College game last year in some ways. Coach Dubose made it up to the guys in Purple, allowing them to take out some frustrations on MC in the 1st game this year. I can only believe that clock management will not be an issue this game. The best team will win SAT. and whoever that team is, they will have left it ALL out on the field. GO MAJORS!!!!!!