FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[DPULefty22]

While I love poking fun as evidenced by the pic above, the term San Anotnio Slaughter is a bit over the top and pretty much uncalled for. Obviously the originator didn't see the same game I did. The score is not indictive of actually how close this game was. As Trinity was driving early in the 4th, looking to get the score within 8 points, I was thinking this was gonna be a long 15 mintues with visions of last years loss fresh in my mind. The interception in the end zone was the KEY play of the game.

Keep in mind this was written by a guy that is paid to hype up the Majors, not an un-biased sportswriter.  It is a little mis-leading though as I agree with your comments about Trinity fighting back in the game.

Fully understand that. Mississippi Miricle = Good Taste....San Antonio Slaughter = Not so good. This of course is my opinion. Dead horse, I'm moving on......

My only objection to the term and others like it (River City Beatdown has a certain ring) is that we haven't yet had the occasion to use them after a DPU win over Trinity. One of these days...

The things some people choose to take umbrage to sometimes... really boggles the mind.

Anyway, DPU-Rhodes this week... what's that Rhodes offense looking like these days? They still running a spread? Anybody gotten a look at them this year?

[frank_ezelle]

The Around The Nation Podcast this week spends the first 10 minutes or so talking about the Millsaps at Trinity game, the Millsaps team, and the Pool C chances of Trinity.  This is followed up by talk about other teams around the nation and their chances of getting into the playoffs.  Here's the link:

http://www.d3football.com/dailydose/2008/11/03/atn-podcast-no-miracles-needed/

[Pat Coleman]

You have to have a minimum number of punts per game to qualify for the national leaders.

[MajorDad]

You have to have a minimum number of punts per game to qualify for the national leaders.

Yep, didn't see that. 3.6 per game......

[MajorDad]

The things some people choose to take umbrage to sometimes... really boggles the mind.

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Don't hurt yourself......

[pbrooks3]

While I love poking fun as evidenced by the pic above, the term San Anotnio Slaughter is a bit over the top and pretty much uncalled for. Obviously the originator didn't see the same game I did. The score is not indictive of actually how close this game was. As Trinity was driving early in the 4th, looking to get the score within 8 points, I was thinking this was gonna be a long 15 mintues with visions of last years loss fresh in my mind. The interception in the end zone was the KEY play of the game.

Keep in mind this was written by a guy that is paid to hype up the Majors, not an un-biased sportswriter.  It is a little mis-leading though as I agree with your comments about Trinity fighting back in the game.

Fully understand that. Mississippi Miricle = Good Taste....San Antonio Slaughter = Not so good. This of course is my opinion. Dead horse, I'm moving on......

My only objection to the term and others like it (River City Beatdown has a certain ring) is that we haven't yet had the occasion to use them after a DPU win over Trinity. One of these days...

The things some people choose to take umbrage to sometimes... really boggles the mind.

Anyway, DPU-Rhodes this week... what's that Rhodes offense looking like these days? They still running a spread? Anybody gotten a look at them this year?

[pbrooks3]

I've seen Rhodes twice.  They were world beaters against Wash U earlier in the season in the first half and hung on to win.  Against Centre on Saturday they were pitiful in the opening half, and improved in the 2nd.  They outplayed Centre in the final 2 quarters despite only scoring 3 points.  They do run the spread but not very effectively from what I've witnessed.  Defense is better than offense on this team.  The one kid that looked pretty decent to me on offense Saturday was RB - Josh McMurray.  He was good running north-south, following his blocks, and showed a little burst on a couple of runs.  Inconsistency seems to be a trend with this team.

[DPU3619]

what's that Rhodes offense looking like these days? They still running a spread?

You do know we're still in the SCAC, right?  That alone should answer your question. 

[D3_DPUFan]

You do know we're still in the SCAC, right?  That alone should answer your question.

Exactly!

[Carl Menist]

Week 7 AFCA Poll is released -

Mulenberg drops from #2 to #3 / Wabash moves from #3 to #2
Millsaps up to #6
Mary Hardin Baylor - #7
Hardin Simmons - #11
Wesley - #12
Washington and Jefferson #18
Trinity - #20
Thomas Moore - #23
Salisbury - #25
Huntington - #28
Hampton Sidney - #31
Christpher Newport - #32
La Grange - #36

FYI

[MajorDad]

I'm surprised at the 12 pt drop of Trinity.

[Pat Coleman]

Well, No. 7 shouldn't beat No. 8 by 29 on No. 8's home field. Clearly the AFCA had Trinity a little high and a correction was necessary.

But No. 5 vs. No. 14 on No. 14's home field is a much more accurate framing of that game. That's why our voters kept Trinity in the same neighborhood.

[MajorDad]

I suppose that makes sense.....

[Pat Coleman]

It works in this instance. But the AFCA poll tends to drop losing teams heavily regardless of the opponent. That's a major difference between the two polls and it really leads to ours being more accurate.

[TigerDad]

I hate to agree with y'all, but I do now think the AFCA #8 might have been a bit high for Trinity last week ... and (after seeing them) #7 a bit low for the Majors.  This week's D3 rankings of Millsaps at #4 (up from 5) and Trinity at #16 (down from #14) seem about right to me.

Honestly, after seeing Millsaps put together four quarters of strong O and adequate D in San Antonio, I think they have a good chance to beat UMHB this season, especially if they get them to Jackson in round 1 (or two).  Best of luck to the Majors for the rest of their season ... we'll be watching your progress.  The farther you get, the more respect for all in the SCAC.

Still holding out hope for a playoff bid for Trinity ... will be expecting them to bounce back from a tough one and get their business done in the next two weeks.  If they can finish strong, even without a Pool C bid, a 9-1 season would be a success in my book.  More would be a bonus.