FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

frank_ezelle · November 13, 2008, 09:36:11 AM

Photos of Millsaps seniors prior to the game with Colorado:

http://fle-pics.smugmug.com/gallery/6512022_qdhMK#413736817_jypMC

Reminder that the Millsaps Coach's Show is tonight. At 6:00 Central time they repeat last week's show and the new show follows at 7:00.

Link: http://www.atwsportscast.com/Colleges/Millsaps%20College.htm

Regarding the Millsaps game in Birmingham, I have a hard team seeing the team letdown this week as they prepare for the playoffs and try to make a pitch for getting to host 2 playoffs games (if they win the first). I'm sure BSC will be fired up to prove something after last year. It was actually worse than the 58-7 score indicates as Millsaps led 35-0 after a quarter and 52-0 at halftime.

exmajor · November 13, 2008, 09:47:47 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys, I agree the Majors should not have an issue assuming they play their game. Let's pray there are no injuries on either side this week, or in any of the games for that matter around the SCAC and DIII!

Major Rev · November 13, 2008, 03:41:05 PM

I saw BSC pound Sewanee for a half on Saturday. Returner and RB Langston (#21) made D3 TOW this week for special teams play, and he deserved it! The Majors better not be "taking a break" on this one! Their seeding is on the line!

Everybody stay healthy!

In tennis I'm more conflicted, but this week ... GO MAJORS!

KentATM · November 13, 2008, 06:45:21 PM

the live videocast for Trinity games is free isnt it?

i want to hook my laptop to my tv this weekend to watch it...

Ron Boerger · November 13, 2008, 08:03:55 PM

Yep, they even let the Millsaps guys watch the pounding for free.

historymajor · November 13, 2008, 08:19:00 PM

TU is videocasting the volleyball regionals... all games... not bad! http://75.126.217.186/trinity

etg · November 13, 2008, 10:09:57 PM

(El Tea Gray---re: Removal of the Black Flag???)

TigerDad,
IMHO the removal of the Black Flag from the Tiger Defense after the Millsaps game was one of the most bone-headed moves that the Tiger coaching staff could have made. This left the entire team "totally" demoralized for the road game at Centre; as though things were not bad enough after the home loss. The Millsaps game was truly not as one-sided as the score sounded, and the defense was definately not the only problem that day. Stripping the Black Flag left the Tigers "set-up" for a defeat. Trinity still had a good chance for a playoff slot with a victory in Kentucky; demoralizing the troops was absolutely the wrong approach to the problem (if there was a problem?). It is true that a 9-1 finish would have been a back-door into the playoffs, but it was "still a door" and now there is not even that. The Tiger coaches should have just pumped-up the team for the last two regular season games; this can not be properly done by removing one of their "points of pride". Go Black Flag Go!

Tex · November 14, 2008, 12:21:49 AM

I've never really thought to ask the significance of the black flag. Someone enlighten me. No surrender type thing?

TU seniors have EvERYTHInG to play for this weekend. Next year will take care of itself. One more game for pride. I'll be there.

Ron Boerger · November 14, 2008, 12:26:50 AM

Quote from: etg on November 13, 2008, 10:09:57 PM
(El Tea Gray---re: Removal of the Black Flag???)

TigerDad,
IMHO the removal of the Black Flag from the Tiger Defense after the Millsaps game was one of the most bone-headed moves that the Tiger coaching staff could have made. This left the entire team "totally" demoralized for the road game at Centre; as though things were not bad enough after the home loss. The Millsaps game was truly not as one-sided as the score sounded, and the defense was definately not the only problem that day. Stripping the Black Flag left the Tigers "set-up" for a defeat. Trinity still had a good chance for a playoff slot with a victory in Kentucky; demoralizing the troops was absolutely the wrong approach to the problem (if there was a problem?). It is true that a 9-1 finish would have been a back-door into the playoffs, but it was "still a door" and now there is not even that. The Tiger coaches should have just pumped-up the team for the last two regular season games; this can not be properly done by removing one of their "points of pride". Go Black Flag Go!

On the other hand, awarding the Black Flag after the defense's worst performance in over a decade would send what sort of message? "Hey, you gave up nearly 60 points at home, here's your flag" ?

Honors have to be earned. They had a chance to earn it back against Centre. Unfortunately, this year's team failed; no doubt the underclassmen will remember the lesson come next year.

And agree or disagree, I'm not about to call a staff led by a man with one of the country's best W-L record over the last decade "bone-headed."

frank_ezelle · November 14, 2008, 08:38:22 AM

Now the TigerDad post with ~~Black Flag~~ makes more sense. I thought it was odd, like TigerDad was personally criticising the defense, but now I see that this was a coaching decision.

What happened two weeks ago was really no different from the last time Trinity met a team ranked as high as Millsaps, the 52-23 loss to UMHB last year. Both Millsaps and UMHB were ranked around number 4 in the nation, UMHB gained 492 yards and Millsaps gained 576 yards and scored 56 points. Sometimes an exceptional offense can make a good defense look bad.

Tex · November 14, 2008, 10:25:19 AM

Quote from: Ron Boerger on November 14, 2008, 12:26:50 AM

And agree or disagree, I'm not about to call a staff led by a man with one of the country's best W-L record over the last decade "bone-headed."

I'd have to agree with you on that one. They say for a player to never pick the college they want to play football on based on the coach as coaches leave on occasion. Pick your school for the education and location and all that matters most. But, in our case, Coach Mohr was a pretty strong reason to play there. The man knows how to balance a winning program with a great education. How many teams out there have a "bad" year if they lose more than one regular season game? That says a lot about the program. I'm glad my son is a part. And, I like others, are disappointed to see our seniors miss the playoffs. But, that's why we tee the ball up at 1:30 on each Saturday. There are no gifts in the D-3 playoffs.

TigerDad · November 14, 2008, 11:10:28 AM

I typed a response early this morning, but cancelled without posting. Glad I did. Sometimes just typing can be therapeutic ... anybody with me on that one?

I agree with Ron & Tex. I would not presume to criticize the TU coaching staff ... I believe their results speak for themselves. They consistently manage to get more out of their team than should be expected ... just look at the numbers if needed.

I do think Millsaps' offense is impressive this season and would make most D3 defenses question their abilities, especially Joseph's combination of pass accuracy, decision-making, and scrambling ability. ANY defense will have trouble covering that many receivers AND such a mobile QB. I understand that the TU Black Flag is given or withheld at the coaches' discretion ... it has always been so in my experience and is a legitimate motivational tool. If that were not so, the Tiger D alums would feel cheated and the meaning would be lost.

I do not agree that the Trinity Tigers were "demoralized" by the MC or CC losses, nor by the coaching staff. These young men, like those attending many other D3 programs, are not so shallow or fragile as to be crushed by the events of a game or two on Saturday afternoons. Disappointed by the loss, but nothing more. They are all successful in their own respect ... heck, I'm impressed that they can attend Trinity, maintain their grades, and manage to pull on a football uniform every Saturday. More than I did at their age, I assure you.

Finally, IMHO a two-loss year is nothing to be criticized! We Trinity Tiger fans (and alums) may be just be too spoiled. Let me be the first to state that there are MANY D3 football players and coaches who would surrender a major appendage for a 7-2 season with one game remaining. Playoffs would have been an extra bonus, but there are 236 football-playing schools in Division III ... only 32 are selected to the championship playoffs. This year, Trinity is one of the 204 that did not. I am over it and take pride in our boys' accomplishments on and off the field.

GO TRINITY TIGERS ... POUND THE 'ROOS AND CAPTURE THE FLAG.

wabashcpa · November 14, 2008, 12:44:39 PM

Quote from: TigerDad on November 14, 2008, 11:10:28 AM
I typed a response early this morning, but cancelled without posting. Glad I did. Sometimes just typing can be therapeutic ... anybody with me on that one?

I'm pretty sure I've backed out of nearly as many posts as I have "posted". So yes, I'm definitely right there with you.

historymajor · November 14, 2008, 01:31:51 PM

Maybe that's why my Karma rating stays below the "Mendoza line". I've made a few posts that I maybe should have reconsidered (before posting)..... Great post TigerDad!

FerricMajor82 · November 14, 2008, 02:10:49 PM

Anyone that knows a little more about BSC please respond.
Does Coach Gann help out at BSC at all. He is a former High School football coach from Berry High School (now Hoover), and John Carroll Catholic in Birmingham. Does anyone know for sure. He isn't listed on the BSC web-page. Just curious.

Also, on the topic of the black flag defense, I would have to agree that things like that need to be earned, but if you watched the Millsaps - Trinity game (as I did, and I am sure many of you did), the 56 points that we put up was in fact a lot, but the game didn't look that bad. I thought the TU D was strong, Juan simply had all day to throw. Trinity's D-line just couldn't get the pressure and that is what I thought hurt them the most (that and the 6+ minute Millsaps drive at the end of the game).
It will be interesting to see how teams play Millsaps in the play-offs. I wonder if people will take the Carnegie Mellon approach and drop 8 each play. Damn, that play-off game was disappointing. I hope the Majors can make it a little further this year.