FB: Southern Athletic Association

[Pat Coleman]

Berry is featured in this week's Around the South.

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[BerryCollegeFan]

Berry is featured in this week's Around the South.

thanks for the story!

[Clark Kent]

Enjoyed the article on Berry.  Thanks Pat.

[Ron Boerger]

Austin's game at Trinity on Nov 4 moved from 1pm to 6pm so it can be broadcast live on something called Citywide Sports Network, apparently a local effort in San Antonio that shows college games of local interest on the lesser channels in town (like the CW affilliate).   Most of the time they broadcast UTSA football.

http://www.acroos.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171011lo5gmp

[albatross]

Austin's game at Trinity on Nov 4 moved from 1pm to 6pm so it can be broadcast live on something called Citywide Sports Network, apparently a local effort in San Antonio that shows college games of local interest on the lesser channels in town (like the CW affilliate).   Most of the time they broadcast UTSA football.

http://www.acroos.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171011lo5gmp

How's THAT for good local coverage! 

[Clark Kent]

Austin's game at Trinity on Nov 4 moved from 1pm to 6pm so it can be broadcast live on something called Citywide Sports Network, apparently a local effort in San Antonio that shows college games of local interest on the lesser channels in town (like the CW affilliate).   Most of the time they broadcast UTSA football.

http://www.acroos.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171011lo5gmp

How's THAT for good local coverage! 

I like it!!

[BerryCollegeFan]

Freebie alert for area local youth at the Berry Vikings' next home football game: The Vikings host Hendrix at 2 p.m. Saturday and it will be a special event, a Youth & Community Appreciation Game. What's planned:

•Anyone who is a member of a youth athletic organization (sports team, ballet, anything) who shows up wearing a jersey/competition apparel will get into the game free with two parents. (three free tickets in all).

•Starting two hours before kickoff (noon), we will have bounce houses, food and other activities for all those attending.

http://johndruckenmiller.com/blog/2017/10/12/chick-fil-a-dwarf-house-sports-5/

[Ron Boerger]

Trinity tried another of their fourth quarter comebacks but the hole they dug against Centre was too deep, and Centre too talented a team, as Trinity suffered their first SAA loss 27-21.

Trailing 27-7 entering the final stanza, Trinity drove into Centre territory but were forced to punt on fourth and seven.  The Colonels did a fine job of staying home on Trinity punts all day so there were no fake punts attempted.   Mitchell Globe recovered a Centre fumble at midfield on the ensuing drive, and Trinity scored on a short run a few plays later to close to within 27-14 with seven minutes remaining.   Centre was able to drive to midfield after receiving the kick, but on fourth-and-one with 3:30 remaining opted to punt rather than possibly give up field position.   Starting from their own 20 after the punt, Trinity drove into Centre territory before Evan McDowell ripped off a 45-yard effort to close the gap to six with two minutes to play.  The attempted short kick went harmlessly out of bounds (if you're Centre, anyway) and the Colonels were able to run out the clock with the help of a personal foul called against Trinity after the Tigers had apparently stopped Centre a yard short on third down with 1:45 (and no Trinity timeouts) remaining.

Trinity had chances early that could have changed the trajectory of the game; trailing 13-7, a dropped pass on third down deep in Centre territory (in first down territory) led to a blocked field goal attempt.   Another 51-yard attempt at the end of the first half would have closed the gap had not Centre called their last time out just before the ball was snapped; the second attempt was no good.    Coming out of the locker room, the Colonel defense stopped Trinity cold in the third quarter, and the Tiger defense showed the effects of being on a hot field too long as Centre was able to score their final two touchdowns without much difficulty.

Surprisingly, Trinity actually ended up outgaining Centre 429-401 with small margins both on the ground and through the air. 

[albatross]

What started as a 13-0 Berry lead at halftime and a 20-10 margin at the start of the 4th ended up a 34-10 final. The Viking defense was really the difference in this game, and they controlled things for most of the game.

Berry will likely end up the undefeated conference champion, unless Trinity catches them napping at the tail end of a long road trip.

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On another note, I can't believe how far Hendrix has had to travel this year: road games include Trinity, Sewanee, Berry, and Centre and are the farthest trips they could possibly take. Non-conference helped in that both were home games at least to make it 6 home and 4 away...

That should make for a pretty nice home schedule next season for an improved team at least!

[Clark Kent]

What started as a 13-0 Berry lead at halftime and a 20-10 margin at the start of the 4th ended up a 34-10 final. The Viking defense was really the difference in this game, and they controlled things for most of the game.

Berry will likely end up the undefeated conference champion, unless Trinity catches them napping at the tail end of a long road trip.

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On another note, I can't believe how far Hendrix has had to travel this year: road games include Trinity, Sewanee, Berry, and Centre and are the farthest trips they could possibly take. Non-conference helped in that both were home games at least to make it 6 home and 4 away...

That should make for a pretty nice home schedule next season for an improved team at least!

Trinity comes to Berry on Nov 11

[albatross]

What started as a 13-0 Berry lead at halftime and a 20-10 margin at the start of the 4th ended up a 34-10 final. The Viking defense was really the difference in this game, and they controlled things for most of the game.

Berry will likely end up the undefeated conference champion, unless Trinity catches them napping at the tail end of a long road trip.

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On another note, I can't believe how far Hendrix has had to travel this year: road games include Trinity, Sewanee, Berry, and Centre and are the farthest trips they could possibly take. Non-conference helped in that both were home games at least to make it 6 home and 4 away...

That should make for a pretty nice home schedule next season for an improved team at least!

Trinity comes to Berry on Nov 11

Good catch. I must have confused Berry's schedule with HDX's...

[BerryCollegeFan]

What started as a 13-0 Berry lead at halftime and a 20-10 margin at the start of the 4th ended up a 34-10 final. The Viking defense was really the difference in this game, and they controlled things for most of the game.

Berry will likely end up the undefeated conference champion, unless Trinity catches them napping at the tail end of a long road trip.

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On another note, I can't believe how far Hendrix has had to travel this year: road games include Trinity, Sewanee, Berry, and Centre and are the farthest trips they could possibly take. Non-conference helped in that both were home games at least to make it 6 home and 4 away...

That should make for a pretty nice home schedule next season for an improved team at least!

Trinity comes to Berry on Nov 11

Berry schedule
at Millsaps
at Birmingham Southern
OFF
Trinity

Late OFF week for Berry this year.  I believe the coaches started rotating more players as they could to rest legs until they get to the end.  I know several fans in our tailgate were worried about it early in the season.  We will see with 2 more weeks until the break, but I am not as worried about this as I was before, they seem to be well rested.

[Ron Boerger]

SAA PoTWs:

Offense: Colt Collins, QB, Austin (14-of-23 for 239 yds, 3TDs, also 38 yds and 1 TD rushing)
Defense:  Mitchell Globe, LB, Trinity (14 tackles, fumble recovery)
Special Teams:  Trey Gregory, K, Berry (2/2 FGs, 4-for-4 PATs)

http://www.saa-sports.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171016kcxqt0

[Ralph Turner]

What started as a 13-0 Berry lead at halftime and a 20-10 margin at the start of the 4th ended up a 34-10 final. The Viking defense was really the difference in this game, and they controlled things for most of the game.

Berry will likely end up the undefeated conference champion, unless Trinity catches them napping at the tail end of a long road trip.

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On another note, I can't believe how far Hendrix has had to travel this year: road games include Trinity, Sewanee, Berry, and Centre and are the farthest trips they could possibly take. Non-conference helped in that both were home games at least to make it 6 home and 4 away...

That should make for a pretty nice home schedule next season for an improved team at least!

Trinity comes to Berry on Nov 11

Berry schedule
at Millsaps
at Birmingham Southern
OFF
Trinity

Late OFF week for Berry this year.  I believe the coaches started rotating more players as they could to rest legs until they get to the end.  I know several fans in our tailgate were worried about it early in the season.  We will see with 2 more weeks until the break, but I am not as worried about this as I was before, they seem to be well rested.

Rotating players builds depth over several years. It gets better players into your system at a younger age.

Look at UMHB or Linfield or Mount Union. They just re-load!

[paparcc]

Late OFF week for Berry this year.  I believe the coaches started rotating more players as they could to rest legs until they get to the end.  I know several fans in our tailgate were worried about it early in the season.  We will see with 2 more weeks until the break, but I am not as worried about this as I was before, they seem to be well rested.

Rotating players builds depth over several years. It gets better players into your system at a younger age.  Look at UMHB or Linfield or Mount Union. They just re-load!
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Not only do players learn the system sooner, it keeps them around.  A lot of 2016 freshmen players didn't return to Berry in 2017 because their chances of playing were slim.  Most gave up football entirely.  That's normal I guess.  But teams made up primarily of Fr and So's usually aren't very good.  So it's a dilemma for coaches to keep guys around, pay their dues, and wait their turn til they become Jr's & Sr's.