FB: Southern Athletic Association

[Ron Boerger]

BSC turned it over on downs four times and once more on an interception.

BSC QB McClary was off today, 14-33 for 176 and the INT, plus was sacked four times and three official QBHs.  Rhodes QB wasn't sacked or officially hurried all day.   Jon Lewis didn't go wild (24 carries, 127 net yards) and BSC had some untimely penalties that killed drives.   Rhodes actually won the TOP battle (not by much but still a surprise). 

[BSCpanthers]

Not a typical BSC game today, make mistakes lose the game. 

[tigerguy]

Looks like Bertness isn't playing today (must have regressed) and now appears that BJ Stewart is hurt. Trinity's passing game pretty much nonexistent as a result other than short passes.

[tigerguy]

First playoff win for Trinity since (I believe) their run to the Stagg bowl in 2002. Defense played great all game - but was clearly gassed on that last drive. Lot of Tiger players hurt throughout the game, hopefully they are all back by next week. Not sure why we went away from the passing that we opened up to begin the 2nd half. Will need more offensive power to get past UMHB next week.

[Ron Boerger]

Looks like Bertness isn't playing today (must have regressed) and now appears that BJ Stewart is hurt. Trinity's passing game pretty much nonexistent as a result other than short passes.

I'm not sure he played two weeks ago, I think that was me relying on the announcers.  Stats don't show anything for him since the opener and he was def in civvies today.

Great job by the D holding HSU to one TD despite the turnovers and resulting field position HSU ended up with.  I'm not sure the success HSU had the last drive was our tired legs as it us was going to a prevent with only three men rushing until they got inside the 30.  And thank God for Carter Self recovering that fumble a play or two before Horn's TD pass to Merrifield.   Totally agree we need better offensive play next week and hope some of those injuries weren't season-ending. 

[tigerguy]

Looks like Bertness isn't playing today (must have regressed) and now appears that BJ Stewart is hurt. Trinity's passing game pretty much nonexistent as a result other than short passes.

I'm not sure he played two weeks ago, I think that was me relying on the announcers.  Stats don't show anything for him since the opener and he was def in civvies today.

Great job by the D holding HSU to one TD despite the turnovers and resulting field position HSU ended up with.  I'm not sure the success HSU had the last drive was our tired legs as it us was going to a prevent with only three men rushing until they got inside the 30.  And thank God for Carter Self recovering that fumble a play or two before Horn's TD pass to Merrifield.   Totally agree we need better offensive play next week and hope some of those injuries weren't season-ending.

I am 90% sure I saw a #2 lining up at receiver the other week. Now, they could have been using a backup jersey. Or, it could have #12 Tyson Cornett and they brought the wrong jersey for him, which would explain the announcer's confusion as well. Really need Bertness and Stewart back next week though or we are going to have some trouble, like last year's first round matchup.

Really nice to get further affirmation that the defense is elite, even with some players banged up. I think HSU was averaging like 45 points and 450 yards a game.

[MonroviaCat]

Looks like Bertness isn't playing today (must have regressed) and now appears that BJ Stewart is hurt. Trinity's passing game pretty much nonexistent as a result other than short passes.

I'm not sure he played two weeks ago, I think that was me relying on the announcers.  Stats don't show anything for him since the opener and he was def in civvies today.

Great job by the D holding HSU to one TD despite the turnovers and resulting field position HSU ended up with.  I'm not sure the success HSU had the last drive was our tired legs as it us was going to a prevent with only three men rushing until they got inside the 30.  And thank God for Carter Self recovering that fumble a play or two before Horn's TD pass to Merrifield.   Totally agree we need better offensive play next week and hope some of those injuries weren't season-ending.

I am 90% sure I saw a #2 lining up at receiver the other week. Now, they could have been using a backup jersey. Or, it could have #12 Tyson Cornett and they brought the wrong jersey for him, which would explain the announcer's confusion as well. Really need Bertness and Stewart back next week though or we are going to have some trouble, like last year's first round matchup.

Really nice to get further affirmation that the defense is elite, even with some players banged up. I think HSU was averaging like 45 points and 450 yards a game.

Outside observer--I thought Trinity's D looked really good.  The question I have is:  can they bring enough offense to hang with MHB?

[Ron Boerger]

Outside observer--I thought Trinity's D looked really good.  The question I have is:  can they bring enough offense to hang with MHB?

It's been an interesting season.  Against better opponents Trinity seems to bring just enough offense to win, but obviously the Cru present a whole different challenge.  I think there has been more of an effort to control the ball to limit the amount of time the defense spends on the field and the passing game has been more conservative than last year.   I don't know if Coach Urban and OC Lytal have anything new up their sleeve for next week, but they'll probably need more - and hold on to the ball better - than we saw today to have a chance.     

[D3Navy]

Looks like Bertness isn't playing today (must have regressed) and now appears that BJ Stewart is hurt. Trinity's passing game pretty much nonexistent as a result other than short passes.

I'm not sure he played two weeks ago, I think that was me relying on the announcers.  Stats don't show anything for him since the opener and he was def in civvies today.

Great job by the D holding HSU to one TD despite the turnovers and resulting field position HSU ended up with.  I'm not sure the success HSU had the last drive was our tired legs as it us was going to a prevent with only three men rushing until they got inside the 30.  And thank God for Carter Self recovering that fumble a play or two before Horn's TD pass to Merrifield.   Totally agree we need better offensive play next week and hope some of those injuries weren't season-ending.

I am 90% sure I saw a #2 lining up at receiver the other week. Now, they could have been using a backup jersey. Or, it could have #12 Tyson Cornett and they brought the wrong jersey for him, which would explain the announcer's confusion as well. Really need Bertness and Stewart back next week though or we are going to have some trouble, like last year's first round matchup.

Really nice to get further affirmation that the defense is elite, even with some players banged up. I think HSU was averaging like 45 points and 450 yards a game.

The kicking games were decisive in the first half since the stiff wind and rain stalled both offenses.  The TU punter, Eli Gehman, stuck HSU deep in their own territory several times until the HSU defense caused Trinity to punt into the wind out of their endzone near the end of the half.  HSU took advantage and scored with seconds left. 

The 90-yard drive by TU in the 3rd quarter may prove to be inspirational.  They took nearly 10 minutes off the clock and had success with the run and pass.  It was very well-executed and QB Tucker Horn was visibly charged-up after the eventual TD.

The defense is truly outstanding and will likely be what propels them further in the playoffs. 

Not sure what happened to BJ Stewart.  He returned a punt early so I assume injury.  The team was actually plagued by injuries today, particularly the linemen.  Hopefully they'll be back in action next week.  It is reassuring, however, that the subs played so well.

The forecast now says clear and 71 degrees next Saturday.  Damn, I hope so!

[BSCpanthers]

Congrats Trinity, now on to next weekend.

[tigerguy]

Outside observer--I thought Trinity's D looked really good.  The question I have is:  can they bring enough offense to hang with MHB?

It's been an interesting season.  Against better opponents Trinity seems to bring just enough offense to win, but obviously the Cru present a whole different challenge.  I think there has been more of an effort to control the ball to limit the amount of time the defense spends on the field and the passing game has been more conservative than last year.   I don't know if Coach Urban and OC Lytal have anything new up their sleeve for next week, but they'll probably need more - and hold on to the ball better - than we saw today to have a chance.   

One silver lining: for the majority of the season UMHB's defense has not looked all that great (or at least, what we are used to seeing). Although, they completely shut down Huntington yesterday, who was a great offensive team. So, maybe (in typical fashion), UMHB's D is rounding into form just in time for playoffs.

[crufootball]

Does Trinity post video of the press conferences after playoff games?

[Pat Coleman]

I don't know what is the norm there, but I didn't see them this week.

[Ron Boerger]

Forecast for San Antonio looks to be the first decent day in over a week, lots of sun with temperatures near 60 by game time, increasing to the mid-60s by game's end.  It will be breezy with winds 10-15 MPH out of the west.  With the stands partially blocking the wind on the home side that could make for some interesting dynamics in the passing and kicking games. 

[Cowboy2]

I wonder how many people will attend being that it's the weekend after Thanksgiving.