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#1
I'm guessing no news is bad news when it comes to replacing Padron. I have it on good authority from multiple sources that Padron really isn't viewed as the guy and that the trust isn't really there.

I don't like that guys are leaving. I hope we can get some better talent.

With SO many schools in Texas, there have got to be kids out there that we can recruit and get to come to UMHB. If NCC and the WIAC schools can get these big hogmollies, why can't we? We must get size on the line and receivers that can catch the ball. Speed, we should be able to get speed all over the field!

I've been searching Transfer Portal on x and reaching out to kids telling them to look at UMHB. I don't know that it will help, but it can't hurt

We just have to be able to make upgrades on both Olines and skill positions. Watching the games today, only NCC really has superior talent. The rest of the teams just have solid performers and are well-coached.
#2
Quote from: Weak Safety on November 18, 2023, 07:38:44 PM
Quote from: umhb2001 on November 18, 2023, 06:41:08 PM
Quote from: Ron Boerger on November 18, 2023, 05:52:15 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on November 18, 2023, 04:20:23 PM
Gaylon Glynn looked much less mobile this season. I was counting on his mobility in the HSU offense to be a bigger factor.

The early-season injury might have been a part of that.

Ran into Chad Grubbs on the way out who said they were down 3 starting OL before the game got underway.  That certainly had something to do with the lack of success running the ball or protecting Glynn.

That's a shame.

Good thing it wasn't a 6-4 team playing Trinity! 

Rent free, I love it.

Says the guy whose team hasn't won a playoff game in 23 years while UMHB has won 3 natties in that time.

We had a young team, Coaches figuring out how to get them going when you don't have a National Semifinal offense. You are absolutely right. 6-4.

Next season will be here soon.
#3
Quote from: Ron Boerger on November 18, 2023, 05:52:15 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on November 18, 2023, 04:20:23 PM
Gaylon Glynn looked much less mobile this season. I was counting on his mobility in the HSU offense to be a bigger factor.

The early-season injury might have been a part of that.

Ran into Chad Grubbs on the way out who said they were down 3 starting OL before the game got underway.  That certainly had something to do with the lack of success running the ball or protecting Glynn.

That's a shame.
#4
I love it when history repeats itself.
#5
Quote from: Etchglow on November 08, 2023, 08:34:02 AM
Quote from: CRULive1845 on November 08, 2023, 04:32:52 AM
Quote from: Toby Taff on November 07, 2023, 10:41:41 AM
Quote from: crufootball on November 06, 2023, 10:00:09 PM
We are a team that is having its worst season in over 2 decades, if we weren't struggling with low morale I would concerned that the players didn't care enough. I won't pretend its not concerning that players are quitting but when you bring in over 100+ freshmen a year on the promise that they could win a national championship and the team goes 6-4 (at best) things are going to be hard.

One thing I will point out though, when things are going badly it is easier to notice things like penalties and Coach Harmon even commented that he was embarrassed by them. However while this years average (65 yards) is higher than it has been since 2016, before that year 65 yards a game would have been the lowest season average since 1999. Pretty much every year from our start till 2016 we averaged in the low 70's in penalties. Obviously some very good things started happening in 2016, maybe discipline was emphasized more in that time frame but we can't say a new coach came in and cleaned things up.

Clearly there are issues that need to be resolved but I have feeling that if we were 9-0 this year and committing the same amount of penalties we might be concerned that it could hurt us come playoff time but I don't think many would be paying much attention to it.
The penalty yards are not my issue, it's the type and placement of the penalties. It's the personal fouls and unsportsmanlike on 3rd when you stopped them and suddenly they have a 1st when you should have the ball. It's committing the same false start penalty over and again when HSUs D line shifts. Those are sensless and have cost the team severely this seasaon.

Agreed on it's not so much the yardage as much as it is the type of penalties being committed... especially the 15yrd personal fouls/unsportsmanlike penalties.

Literally a situation the program has not been in in 20yrs. Also now with a completely different mindset between building a program in the early days and still having something to play for (respect/future) and not making the playoffs vs expectations of yearly playoffs (national championships) and not making playoffs at all and thinking, "well what's the point?"

Back in the day, I know I always felt like playoffs were a given and I didn't feel like the season actually started until playoffs started. The 10 games leading up to that were all just necessary BS that we had to navigate so the "real season" would begin.

I may be delusional haha but I'm still not ready to hit the big red button and blow everything up. To me, I still think this current team would have been 8-1 or 7-2 at this point in the season had they not played that gauntlet of a non-conference schedule with an overall inexperienced team.

Also think Phe maybe reminds me of a more mobile Jace Hammock? Definitely a passer but doesn't seem real comfortable running the ball. Hammock was a Stagg Bowl winning QB with the all time leader in every major  UMHB rushing category behind him (Miller), TJ Josey, Reed, a young KJ Miller, legit OLine, and an all time great UMHB defense on the other side of the ball.....maybe my current evaluation is a bit harsh on Phe then considering what Hammock had around him in 2018. IDK, still would like to see Whitehead get reps. Out of all the QBs they added to the program this year, I thought his tape stood out. Granted it was HS tape but still thought he might be one we would see in 2024 or 2025.

To me, Phe reminds me a lot of Luke Poorman.  Jace had a cannon for an arm but Luke in those years was deadly in the short range.  Yeah, I'd like to see Whitehead get some reps, would like to see Oldoerp as well.  In his HS tape he had a heck of an arm.

Since Phe got 0 reps in either scrimmage, do we feel we can rely on the coaches to properly evaluate, grade, and play the athletes with the greatest potential?

I don't have an answer to that question.
#6
Quote from: CruFrenzy on November 06, 2023, 08:51:15 PM
Quote from: umhb2001 on November 06, 2023, 07:58:08 PM
Quote from: umhbalum on November 04, 2023, 03:22:38 PM
The Cru QB for the future doesn't appear to be on our roster. I've got a lot of concerns about things moving forward, and discipline has been a huge question. What about recruiting?
I have parents messaging me on FB/X saying their kids are quitting because the morale is low and the coaches aren't listening to their concerns.

This is concerning and unfortunately not surprising based on the trend we've seen under HC Harmon. I've already made my opinion clear on this issue. But I do want to say, I think there is some denial/delusion about the severity of the current state of the program. We have been SO elite for SO long that people are forgetting what it took to get here and how quickly it can fall. It took one of the greatest coaches in the history of the game almost 20 years to win one and then he was able to keep us on top for a half decade, a masterclass. But Rome can fall in a day with the wrong leader.. and the leader is THE HEAD COACH. Yes it's players in captain positions but it can only truly fall on on the top man.

Our best two offensive lineman including one of the best left tackles in program history (Tandoh) intentionally chose to walk away from the program instead of playing out their final year of eligibility this season. Arguably the best young defensive player on the 2022 team ( Cam Mitton) chose to walk away from what would've been a starting role at safety this year. Our best transfer portal commit (Spiller - Tarleton St) didn't make it through fall camp.

The penalties, the lack of effort, the wheels have completely fallen off. I cannot stand to see the program that I love and have supported since it's inception to be in the state it's currently in. Yes I'm spoiled and yes I'm REALLY complaining about a 6-4/5-5 season because we are UNDERACHIEVING at every level, players and coaches. My biggest fear is we allow this mediocrity to linger... then it becomes a much tougher situation.

I heard yesterday from a student that many players don't connect with Harmon as a head coach. A starting safety quit mid season because of this is what I'm told.

If this is the situation, the internal issues are more than we may even realize.
#7
Quote from: umhbalum on November 04, 2023, 03:22:38 PM
The Cru QB for the future doesn't appear to be on our roster. I've got a lot of concerns about things moving forward, and discipline has been a huge question. What about recruiting?
I have parents messaging me on FB/X saying their kids are quitting because the morale is low and the coaches aren't listening to their concerns.
#8
Congrats to HSU. You stayed focused, played fundamentally, and beat us.

That being said, I won't be rooting for you to win. Sorry...Not Sorry. I hope you get monkey-stomped at some point.

Also, I don't think the talent level was that much different. We had the talent, but a lack of focus, poor Oine coaching, and poor Offensive play calling really hurt us. The talent level could be there, but the ability to catch wide open passes is not. We need guys who can catch the ball. I don't care about height, we need guys with glue for hands.

I like Phe. I think he is good. He is young and was thrust into a situation he wasn't prepared for. Again, he never got any snaps in either of the scrimmages. Poor coaching. It would seem they don't know how to assess the talent and put the best guys on the field.

I think that Padron needs to go. He is not the answer. He underachieved last year with all of the talent in the world. The talent made up for the lack of creativity.

We can't expect Coach Fred to come back. If that were to happen, Harmon would be gone. I can't see him sticking around for that.

Oh well. I hope everyone has a fantastic holiday season. Jesus is the answer. With biblical prophecy happening before our eyes, it's time to get right with God. Blessings.
#9
Quote from: CRULive1845 on October 25, 2023, 11:18:07 PM
I think it's going to come down to turnovers. Last year HSU had our boys on the ropes until a 2min stretch of turnovers that completely altered the dynamic and course of that game in the CRU's favor.

Although I don't anticipate that level of craziness this time around,  I still hold that the team who wins the turn over battle wins the game.

Right now I believe UMHB is -2 on the season in turnovers and HSU is +4. Edge HSU.

Also HSU will more than likely get to Phe at times in Saturdays game given the CRU offensive line's pass pro struggles. Phe will need to be willing to take a sack here and there and protect the football vs trying to get rid of it into coverage. Lean on your D to get stops and live to fight another day.

Although I've seen improvement in the CRU running game over the past few weeks, not sure that the current read option RPO dump to the tight end is going to cut it against a team of HSU's caliber UNLESS that running game can get 4.5-5yd+ per carry type production.

I think this game is a TD or less spread and can see it going either way but obviously hope it'll end in the CRU's favor!

Phe has improved leaps and bounds since he was thrust into the starting position. He has faced UWRF, UWW, Trinity, and a myriad of others. Third down will be the key. I think our run game will be pivotal as well. OW, I think, will see way more playing time this week. IMO, the offense has been better with him on the field.

Hopefully the rain holds off as predicted. I don't want any delays!
#10
Quote from: HooyahCowboys76 on October 24, 2023, 07:17:37 PM
Quote from: Ron Boerger on October 23, 2023, 01:08:46 PM
Quote from: umhb2001 on October 23, 2023, 01:04:24 PM
Rivalry week is upon us. Planning on making the trip to Abilene. Should be another fantastic installment in the ongoing rivalry between the top two teams.

As I see it, the key battles are this:

UMHB run D vs the stable of runners for the Cowboys.

Isaac Phe vs a talented HSU defense

Of course I'm taking my Cru by a TD to win. Good luck and good health to all.

If the HSU team that played two weeks ago and should have lost to TLU shows up, Cru by 20.


And IF my Aunt had a pair she'd be my Uncle!! We looked to be back on track this past weekend, still missing some guys on defense, but I like our chances with Glynn back. Could be wet in Abilene this weekend and I like that even better for us! Time will tell but give me the Cowboys by 10!

I'd love to hear your reasons for liking your chances. Not saying you're wrong. Just looking for explanation.

I think UMHB has really grown into their run defense. The area I think could be a problem where I see HSU have success is outside running. I agree with Coach Burleson, who has blocked me from following him on Twitter/X, that the HSU backs are deep and capable.


The difference will come on whether UMHB can stop the run enough to force 3rd and long. If they can do that, the experienced secondary may be able to give Glenn some challenges.

HSU's DLine and LBs look athletic and active. If we can continue to find success in the RPO, I think we will be able to overcome that strength of HSU.
#11
Rivalry week is upon us. Planning on making the trip to Abilene. Should be another fantastic installment in the ongoing rivalry between the top two teams.

As I see it, the key battles are this:

UMHB run D vs the stable of runners for the Cowboys.

Isaac Phe vs a talented HSU defense

Of course I'm taking my Cru by a TD to win. Good luck and good health to all.
#12
Quote from: TLU02SA on October 09, 2023, 01:06:24 PM
Quote from: umhb2001 on October 08, 2023, 03:59:08 PM
Quote from: TLU02SA on October 07, 2023, 09:12:52 PM
Quote from: umhb2001 on October 07, 2023, 08:29:49 PM
Cru looked great today and sent TLU out in style. They got to tuck their tails and run for their new conference where they will continue to get dominated unless they are able to really do some great recruiting.

It is this arrogance that is UMHB's problem.  TLU is not the school running and tucking their tails.  TLU is sticking with the ASU in football as long as they can (through next season so the "CREW" can kick their ass again) and providing the Baptist four a lifeline.  My understanding, TLU was the one school that was looking to move to the ASU but realized that was futile. Yeesh!!!  We get it...UMHB is good at football.  TLU's athletics department works really hard at giving their student athletes a complete experience while being competitive at the D3 level.  Don't trash what you don't understand and enjoy your win.

Arrogance? Have you read any of my other posts!?

The problem is we are getting St. Thomased, except in an opposite fashion. Also, not arrogance to be mad that all of the other teams are leaving for greener pastures to get away from UMHB and HSU. How is that arrogance. It's obvious what is happening.


I stand by my statement, except for putting all of UMHB's fans into the category of arrogance. That was wrong.  There are a lot of UMHB fans who have shown nothing but class and genuine interest in D3 football and sports in Texas and across the nation.  I respect that and am sorry to them for lumping them in that statement.  Wish I had not used that first sentence and had, instead, identified the initial statement as arrogant.  Otherwise, I stand by what I said (including the typos).

I'm sorry I came across as arrogant. That definitely wasn't my intention. I apologize for coming across that way.

My intention was playful banter and good-humored competition. I stand behind the assertion that teams are leaving to get away from HSU and UMHB and that we are being reverse St. Thomased.
#13
Quote from: TLU02SA on October 07, 2023, 09:12:52 PM
Quote from: umhb2001 on October 07, 2023, 08:29:49 PM
Cru looked great today and sent TLU out in style. They got to tuck their tails and run for their new conference where they will continue to get dominated unless they are able to really do some great recruiting.

It is this arrogance that is UMHB's problem.  TLU is not the school running and tucking their tails.  TLU is sticking with the ASU in football as long as they can (through next season so the "CREW" can kick their ass again) and providing the Baptist four a lifeline.  My understanding, TLU was the one school that was looking to move to the ASU but realized that was futile. Yeesh!!!  We get it...UMHB is good at football.  TLU's athletics department works really hard at giving their student athletes a complete experience while being competitive at the D3 level.  Don't trash what you don't understand and enjoy your win.

Arrogance? Have you read any of my other posts!?

The problem is we are getting St. Thomased, except in an opposite fashion. Also, not arrogance to be mad that all of the other teams are leaving for greener pastures to get away from UMHB and HSU. How is that arrogance. It's obvious what is happening.

BTW, what is ASU?
#14
Quote from: Cowboy2 on October 07, 2023, 10:20:02 PM
Quote from: umhb2001 on October 07, 2023, 08:32:51 PM
Quote from: Cowboy2 on October 07, 2023, 06:00:55 PM
Quote from: tigerguy on October 07, 2023, 05:42:17 PM
Welp, Huntington didn't help Berry at all today - sheesh.

Yea that stinks. I thought Huntingdon was going claw back into it but kept shooting themselves in the foot....Would have been good for the SAA to have that OOC game over a conference champion. Still a lot of ball to play though.

The Pool C will be wild this year. WIAC teams still Have to beat each other. HSU just got a big boost as well with UWL beating UWW, but Neither has played UWRF yet as well. HSU also has to beat UMHB.

However, Berry still has a boost currently (I would think) with Trinity beating UMHB. If St John's, Trinity and Berry all finish 9-1 I think Berry will get discussed or at least a look. They need to keep winning by 40+ to stay in the spotlight for regional rankings.

Rivalry games are always tough. Please continue to doubt UMHB because they are not the same team that went 0-3. They will be ready in all facets of the game just like in years past.

Yea I know about rivalry games.

Never said I doubt UMHB, HSU Can't be the man until you beat the man, and if you look back I've actually voted for UMHB each week when half the pollsters wrote them off. They are a Top 25 team on talent alone no matter what their record is. Same with HSU. I was more so responding to the fact Berry had the best chance at a Pool C over anyone else in R3 at this point.

If HSU beats UMHB they'll have 4 Ls. If UMHB beats HSU then they have two. Berry has 1.

Doesn't look that good when HSU beat UWL who beat UWW who beat UMHB who you assume will beat HSU. They wouldn't take an 8-2 HSU team, if we finish that high, when most likely UWRF takes the WIAC and UWL has 2 Ls and UWW has 2 Ls as well.

Hand me the pencil.

Completely agree. The conference is still wide open.

HSU needs their 1QB back. They do, they come in heavily favored. Especially playing at home.

UMHB loses and they are out. They are already in playoff mode.

Berry is definitely in the drivers seat for that C bid.
#15
Quote from: tigerguy on October 07, 2023, 09:14:38 PM
Quote from: umhb2001 on October 07, 2023, 08:32:51 PM

Rivalry games are always tough. Please continue to doubt UMHB because they are not the same team that went 0-3. They will be ready in all facets of the game just like in years past.

Uh - wasn't this a quote from you earlier in the season: "I will not be surprised if we lose all NC games and lose to HSU later in the season." Not sure why you're slamming Cowboy for simply suggesting the same thing you did.

Well played!

I definitely was worried and wasn't sure what would happen. I've been encouraged by the growth over the last 4 weeks. Didn't know what I would see.

UMHB will obviously come in as the underdog and will be ranked lower than HSU. Just saying things have been changing.