FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[pbrooks3]

All I can say about Millsaps is WOW!  Congratulations, Majors.

[frank_ezelle]

Millsaps release on today's game:  http://www.millsaps.edu/athletic/football/112208story.shtml

Regarding LaGrange, I was very impressed with their team.  I don't know how their conference overall would compare with the SCAC, but they as a team would be very competitive in the SCAC.  Mario Wallace, who came into the game with 1,008 rushing yards, only had 4 carries for 14 yards.  That makes me think he was the injured LaGrange running back and I believe he was injured on his second kickoff return, his last play of the first half.  Mario had one carry in the second half, the first offensive play for LaGrange and then he had no more stats.

Personally, I thought LaGrange looked very much like DePauw and we all know what DePauw did in their last game of the season.  They were a good opening test for Millsaps and I'm sure W&J will be a big challenge next week.  I'm also sure that LaGrange will be a big challenge for South region teams in future NCAA playoffs.

[bbunch]

Millsaps holds La Grange and takes the ball over on downs, this defense is characterized by a bend but not break attitude

I could not agree more. Defensively, Millsaps does not seem to give up too many long, sustained drives BUT they give up way too many big plays that lead to scores. As they get deeper in the playoffs, they will need all of the offense they can get to offset what they give up on defense. Also, Millsaps seems to give up too many long kick returns. Since they kick off so much, their return teams get quite a workout. But their defense does seem to step up when they need to, and in the end this is truly what matters.

LaGrange played a very good game offensively, but had absolutely no answer for Millsaps' high powered offense. Juan seemed a little off target in the forth quarter but was his usual self for 3 quarters and had a solid game.

Props to the kicking game today, two great punts and both field goals were made. This could be a difference maker in the closer games that are sure to come.

Congrats to the Majors and the SCAC for a playoff win.

I'm looking forward to next Sat. against W&J.....

[golden_dome]

Millsaps release on today's game:  http://www.millsaps.edu/athletic/football/112208story.shtml

Regarding LaGrange, I was very impressed with their team.  I don't know how their conference overall would compare with the SCAC, but they as a team would be very competitive in the SCAC.  Mario Wallace, who came into the game with 1,008 rushing yards, only had 4 carries for 14 yards.  That makes me think he was the injured LaGrange running back and I believe he was injured on his second kickoff return, his last play of the first half.  Mario had one carry in the second half, the first offensive play for LaGrange and then he had no more stats.

Personally, I thought LaGrange looked very much like DePauw and we all know what DePauw did in their last game of the season.  They were a good opening test for Millsaps and I'm sure W&J will be a big challenge next week.  I'm also sure that LaGrange will be a big challenge for South region teams in future NCAA playoffs.

Frank,
  Offensively Millsaps did about what I thought they would but I was very impressed with the LaGrange offense. They have quality athletes. This year's LaGrange team would probably fit somewhere in the middle of the ASC, but give them a year or two and they will be a major player in the south region. To go from 0-20 to the team they put on the field today is quite an accomplishment.

[millsaps mom]

Being the punter for Millsaps mom,  I thank you for your comments about his kicking today. Today it made 14 kicks within the 20 which is great for him.
Major Dad, I love you too.  Hurry home, I miss you a lot

[KentATM]

congrats to Millsaps for repping the SCAC with a playoff win   

[KentATM]

oh and yea, those refs were pretty bad in the AC/TU game.  is it really too much to ask that we have refs that are at least equal to 5A football refs in Texas? 

I agree with everyone that the athletic directors need to look at this in the off season b/c not only is it embarrassing and frustrating to watch players get the games taken away, its going to eventually cause somebody to get hurt.  I saw at least three times this past season when a defensive player clearly speared somebody w/a helmet with no call.  That is flat out unacceptable.

that said, I knew we were going to lose to trinity as soon as we got stuffed on 4th and 1.  We need to work on our red zone offense in Spring b/c it bit us in the ass several times this year not being able to convert for points.

[The Forgotten Man]

Congrats to Millsaps on a well played game. Hope you go all the way.

[The Forgotten Man]

Millsaps release on today's game:  http://www.millsaps.edu/athletic/football/112208story.shtml

Regarding LaGrange, I was very impressed with their team.  I don't know how their conference overall would compare with the SCAC, but they as a team would be very competitive in the SCAC.  Mario Wallace, who came into the game with 1,008 rushing yards, only had 4 carries for 14 yards.  That makes me think he was the injured LaGrange running back and I believe he was injured on his second kickoff return, his last play of the first half.  Mario had one carry in the second half, the first offensive play for LaGrange and then he had no more stats.

Personally, I thought LaGrange looked very much like DePauw and we all know what DePauw did in their last game of the season.  They were a good opening test for Millsaps and I'm sure W&J will be a big challenge next week.  I'm also sure that LaGrange will be a big challenge for South region teams in future NCAA playoffs.

You are right, Mario went down with a repeat of his injury from the Huntingdon game and his back up, Colt Shope, a stalwart receiver too, also went down with an early injury. So did one of our leading tacklers, linebacker Josh Britt.

Frank, it was really a pleasure to meet you today.

[frank_ezelle]

Forgotten Man,

It was good to see you as well before the game.  I was very impressed by the number of fans LaGrange brought to the game and I thought it was a great afternoon of football. 

I've pointed out before some of the similarities between the rise of Millsaps football and LaGrange.  The situation with Mario is another example.  In 2006 when Millsaps went to the playoffs they were turned into a one-dimentional team because their star running back Tyson Roy had been injured late in the season.  The number 2 running back was also out with an injury, leaving Millsaps with only a freshman running back who first saw significant playing time in the 8th game of the season (that freshman, Kenny Metzger, is now a junior and he had 3 carries for 51 yards and a TD yesterday).

Congratulations to the LaGrange program on their success this past season.  It sure seems like the program has laid a solid foundation for great things in the future.

[MajorDad]

Millsaps Represented the SCAC well last night. I didn't get any video of the game and very little audio so Millsaps Mom feed me updates through AIM. I am worried about the special teams coverage on kick offs. those big returns won't do us any good as the competion gets tougher. Joseph had an incredible game. That guy continues to amaze me and our running game gets better with age. I agree our kicking game was spot on last night with Russolini kicking 3 sweet field goals and Lawrimore pinning lagrange at the 2yd line. W&J next up, should be a good one. Now I just need to find a chat log to get on since my significant other will be at the game. GO MAJORS on the road to SALEM....!!!!!!!!

[frank_ezelle]

MajorDad--If I pictures worth a 1,000 words then here's a 3,000 word post for you.  Have safe travels and hopefully you'll be travelling to Salen to watch Will play in a month.

[D3_DPUFan]

Way to go, Majors...keep it rolling.

[millsaps mom]

Frank,

I am the other half of MajorDad and I want to thank you for these great pictures. I too was unable to get to the game and these make me feel a little better.  I will be in Jackson on Wed and will be there for the game. Please do say hello if you can find me. I always have on long purple khaki pants, a grey Millsaps football shirt with #37 and Lawrimore printed on the back. I am not hard to miss.

[TigerDad]

Frank, "You Da Man"!