FB: Southern Athletic Association

Coolrey · September 08, 2015, 10:31:29 AM

Ron - Even though TLU has moved to the SCAC, they still play all the ASC teams (with the exception now of McMurray and Belhaven), last year beating all but UMHB and nearly knocking them off in the playoffs. They would have finished 2nd last year in the ASC and probably 3rd the year before behind UMHB and HSU. TLU must win all or at least 5 games vs. ASC teams, all SCAC games and the one NAIA game (SAGU) in order to have a chance to get into the post-season. So, I contend that their recent success is not necessarily due to lesser competition, but rather beating teams in the SCAC as well as the majority of the teams they play in the ASC.

DFWCrufan · September 13, 2015, 09:49:39 PM

Hey Ron...this is long but it is a subject I dearly believe in, coverage of the many many D3 schools

To answer, I am a huge fan of the D3 and moving from game to game via internet feeds from the east coast to the west all the while watching the games up to 12am my time in texas. There are some who charge, Linfield does, if I remember right Whittier does and Whitworth (I could be wrong), and to be honest, they (Linfield)would be the only team i would pay to watch a game but I haven't so I don't know the quality.
Much of the quality is a single camera from a fixed pos and so you miss angles as the play moves farther away, and some qulity is really a problem as cameras very from place to place, but I do appreciate the attempt and effort.

There are some fantasic organizations out there, Ithica has a great video program, as does St. Thomas and UMHB, I think St. Thomas does the best at captuing overall the complete feel of the game with multiple cameras, good play by and alot of fan interaction. Ithica has a reporting desk and sideline work, really a stellar broadcast. There might be alot out there I have missed, Chapman in California does a great broadcast, as does George Fox up in Oregon as well. Everyone does their best with budgets and staffing it can be daunting but I believe there is something to the live streaming, it is a great way for young players to see what they may be interested in, if they hear about your program and then go and watch teh feeds, they get to see who and what you are. parents likewise see your program, and that can be reassuring. So tehre are a few who ask for payment, but if the qulity is like I think it is, why would I pay for pixelated, blurry images, I'd rather just go and be there live.

awadelewis · September 13, 2015, 11:27:32 PM

Week 2 recap:
Sewanee's loss streak in Lexington was extended for another season as W&L comes alive in the 4th quarter to shut down a 3Q comeback attempt on our part. I believe that to be 14 road losses in a row in the series for us - get 'em on the Mountain next year!

Game of the day was in Rome, GA as Berry gets the 16-13 OT win over LaGrange to open Berry's new field. Berry opens SAA play next week against Rhodes, who won at home, 28-7, over Pomona.

Pretty wild game in Birmingham as B-S and Huntingdon exchanged multiple touchdowns in the last minute of play with Huntingdon failing to get a 2-pt try at the end of regulation.

Centre beats Defiance 25-8. Not a lot posted on that game.... Any Centre folks lurking around the list with an update?

Hendrix no problems with Lyon, 42-7. Rough day for the Majors as UMHB steamrolls Millsaps 65-12.

jknezek · September 13, 2015, 11:58:28 PM

You forgot Rhodes winning in CA. And did the two short term affiliates have bye weeks? I went to the BSC game. Thought are posted in the USASAC board. Sewanee is going to have their hands full next week but Huntingdon really helped BSC to that win. Don't think I'll get to BSC for Sewanee but we are planning to be there for Chicago's visit 10/2.

Glad my boys came back after the game On The Mountain last year but we were flat in that second half.

awadelewis · September 14, 2015, 01:08:45 PM

The Rhodes-Pomona game was in Memphis as it was the return trip from Rhodes going to CA last year.

Hard for me to remember about Wash U and Chicago being in our league... may be the ephemeral nature of their visit. Does sound like the Maroons game with Case was entertaining with that late comeback. And Wash U didn't have any problems with CMU.

Agreed on both B-SC giving us a fit on Saturday and your assessment on the W&L. Y'all would have blown us off the field if your kids had come out in the 2nd playing like they did in the first half.

jknezek · September 15, 2015, 10:08:26 AM

Yeah. I'm hoping to see both Chicago and Wash U in their short stint in the SAA. If the weather cooperates Chicago is on the calendar this year. Hopefully I can do the same next year with Wash U. Fun seeing different teams. Hopefully we will get back to Sewanee next year for the W&L game. My wife enjoys visiting up there, so that makes it easier. I'm still trying to figure out this W&L team. Much better than last year, but good enough to make an ODAC run? Hard to tell from their three OOC games.

Tigers99 · September 15, 2015, 11:34:39 PM

Sewanee lost four fumbles in the first half. In my estimation the second half was more-representative of the team's respective strengths than the first half was. W&L did gash the Tigers with some long runs, and that was the biggest contributor to the game's outcome.

jknezek · September 16, 2015, 08:56:34 AM

Quote from: Tigers99 on September 15, 2015, 11:34:39 PM
Sewanee lost four fumbles in the first half. In my estimation the second half was more-representative of the team's respective strengths than the first half was. W&L did gash the Tigers with some long runs, and that was the biggest contributor to the game's outcome.

Welcome to the board. The SAA needs more representation.

Ron Boerger · September 16, 2015, 12:43:29 PM

Agreed.

One of my big regrets pre-split was that I was never able to make it to a game on the Mountain. Welcome, Tigers99!

jknezek · September 16, 2015, 12:52:04 PM

Quote from: Ron Boerger on September 16, 2015, 12:43:29 PM
Agreed.

One of my big regrets pre-split was that I was never able to make it to a game on the Mountain. Welcome, Tigers99!

Oh yes. Sewanee is quite the place to see. Lovely old stadium although I was greatly pleased to see the horrible grass surface go. Last year was my sixth visit, as a junior in h.s. when I was looking for a school, first year twice (the game and a pledge roll), junior year, 2012 and 2014 for the games. 2014 was the first visit in sunshine which made for a wonderful day. Of course it was also the first time I'd seen W&L lose to Sewanee in person since I was a freshman in college (thankfully I was not present at the 2003 game), which took away some of the luster. But I highly recommend a visit. Just a truly beautiful place.

Tigers99 · September 17, 2015, 12:02:40 AM

Gents.... Thanks for the "welcome"! It's good to be here. I must add that I hadn't seen an entire D3 game in many, many years. Due to a new affiliation, I will be watching a lot of them. I went to a D3 school myself back in the 1980's, and they always play good football at my alma mater. I am thoroughly impressed by the level of football that I have seen so far in the D3 South. It is really-well contested, hard-ass, tough football. I'm really pleased to be a fan of it!

Ga_Colonel · September 17, 2015, 08:38:23 AM

Quote from: awadelewis on September 13, 2015, 11:27:32 PM
Centre beats Defiance 25-8. Not a lot posted on that game.... Any Centre folks lurking around the list with an update?

Centre grinded out the win late. It was 10-8 late in the 3rd quarter. Offense never really got on track. Defense and special teams won the game.

GillCJ1 · September 17, 2015, 09:02:17 AM

Welcome to the boards Tigers99 and Ga_Colonel!

jknezek · September 17, 2015, 09:09:42 AM

Quote from: Ga_Colonel on September 17, 2015, 08:38:23 AM
Quote from: awadelewis on September 13, 2015, 11:27:32 PM
Centre beats Defiance 25-8. Not a lot posted on that game.... Any Centre folks lurking around the list with an update?

Centre grinded out the win late. It was 10-8 late in the 3rd quarter. Offense never really got on track. Defense and special teams won the game.

A Centre fan is sited! Welcome to the board. We could use some Centre folks around here. Any thoughts on this year's team versus last year's?

Ga_Colonel · September 17, 2015, 09:50:06 AM

Quote from: jknezek on September 17, 2015, 09:09:42 AM
A Centre fan is sited! Welcome to the board. We could use some Centre folks around here. Any thoughts on this year's team versus last year's?

Heath Haden is back at QB as a fifth year senior (medical hardship) which helps a lot on offense, but they are replacing two all-conference offensive lineman on the right side (both three or four year starters) and an all-conference receiver (led the league in receiving yards last year as a sophomore).

On defense, they are replacing some key starters over the last two years in the defensive line and linebacker group. They will be anchored by two all-conference safeties. The defense has played well the first two games.

You have to get a little lucky to go 10-0. All the breaks went their way last year. They probably will be favored in all the games they play (d3football has them predicted at 10-0), but I can see the winner of this conference with one loss this year.

We may get an idea how things might shake out this year with some really good match-ups. How much has Berry improved and how does Chicago match-up with Millsaps?