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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 29, 2012, 11:48:09 am »
I thought Trinity, and particularly Blaschke, played a superb game on Saturday.  They protected their QB from the Millsaps pass rush, and when flushed Blaschke turned it into big plays.  And I thought Trinity's defense was well-prepared.  Pinciotti had enough time to get off quick passes, but Trinity's defensive backfield seemed to be well-coordinated with the time that Pinciotti was going to have, and they were a blanket covering outlet receivers.  Congratulations to Trinity on a well-played game.

All roads lead through San Antonio for the SCAC/SAA bragging rights?  The folks at Centre and Millsaps might disagree over the last decade. 

But the folks in Belton don't really care who shows up to play.  Until somebody takes that game from the Cru in the playoffs, nobody else cares either.

I would have been interested in seeing a SCAC in East and West divisions, but we're beyond that conversation at this point.  And until the SCAC and SAA build up to AQs, the discussion over where the road goes through, IMHO, is like lap dogs squabbling over crumbs under the table.  A little pointed, but true ...

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 26, 2012, 12:20:49 pm »
Quote from: Ron Boerger on October 24, 2012, 05:27:51 pm
Quote from: tigerguy on October 24, 2012, 01:14:51 pm
Not really sure how close the TU/Millsaps game will be this weekend. Mckissic got hurt last week on a blindsided sack to the point where he didn't go back into the game. The backup QB Blaschke, who at times has been good, threw 3 picks. Mckissic is a MUCH better all-around quarterback, so if Blaschke gets the start due to Mckissic's injury, we could see some shakey offense from the Tigers.

Nuts.  I also saw that Tomy Boboy didn't get in last week's box.   He's made a lot of plays behind the line for the Tigers, if both he and Nyk are out it might be a long day.  :(

I hope both these guys are playing on Saturday, Ron.  I think good teams want to face each other's best.  Enjoy watching the game at the stadium!  Wish I could be there.

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 24, 2012, 12:17:17 pm »
I'm with you, Ron.  This should be a GREAT game to watch!  Makes me want to drive to San Antonio.  I've only seen one game at Trinity - during Millsaps 1975 semifinal playoff season.

I think protecting the QB will also be at issue for Trinity.  McKyssack had a rough game in Jackson that included some bruised ribs, and Millsaps' D-line is even better this year.

On the other hand, Millsaps will have to take advantage of its red-zone chances, a problem during the Huntingdon game, as well as run the ball, which the Majors have been able to do adequately enough through the season, to provide a more balanced offensive game.

I want to echo what Kyle had in his article about the closeness of the team.  I'm around them on a weekly basis, and it's a family feel - brothers linked in a common effort.  It's a real pleasure to watch them work and play as a team.

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 23, 2012, 04:06:06 pm »
Quote from: Shoreman on October 23, 2012, 07:02:22 am
SAA week 9 predictions:

Centre travels to   Austin.   Centre too much for the Kangaroos, by 17      

      
Rhodes @ Sewanee  Battle for the Edmund Orgill Trophy since 1954, overall series dates back to 1899 (oldest in the South). Tigers make it two wins in a row, winning at Rhodes last year. Tigers by 7.
      
Millsaps @ Trinity (Tex.) Trin Tigers too much at home win by 17.

I think you hit the Centre/Austin game on the nose - Centre by 17.

But I think Sewanee's Tigers are 14 better than Rhodes.

But of course, I can't buy that last one - Millsaps by 13.

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 23, 2012, 03:05:36 pm »
Quote from: jknezek on October 21, 2012, 06:38:47 pm
Quote from: Major Rev on October 21, 2012, 06:04:44 pm
Really surprised there's not more chatter here about the SAA games this week.  Centre takes a nice win, and Sewanee really plays to potential and knocks a contender down a notch.

The Millsaps passing game really came to play against Rhodes - Pinciotti throws for about 450 and 6 TDs with no interceptions - to 14 different receivers!  There won't be many QBs that beat that perfomance from Saturday.

Wondered how healthy everyone is at this stage of the game.  Injuries over the last few weeks can make or break a playoff team, and we have several possibilities out of the SAA/SCAC.

Actually there are very few possibilities for the SAA/SCAC to get any bid. There is no AQ for the SAA this year, meaning all the teams default to Pool B for first selection. Wesley or Huntingdon is the odds on favorite to earn that spot, depending on the outcome of their game this weekend and the winner finishing out the season. Huntingdon owns a h2h against Millsaps, and the winner of the game will obviously hold a h2h over the other team.

After Pool B, any remaining candidates from B are moved into the "C" pool. The "C" pool very rarely takes a 2 loss team. Of the SCAC/SAA teams, the only 1 loss team remaining is Millsaps, who will have a good case for making the playoffs if they win out. Two loss Centre would be a very long shot, anyone with 3 losses is almost certainly out.

You sum it up quite well here.  A one-loss Millsaps might have a shot, but it's probably a long one.  They'd better really take care of business over the last three games.  No doubt Trinity and BSC in particular, as well as Austin, would love to play the role of spoiler.

I'm not very familiar with how the maps work out, and will check into some of those considerations.

NOW, back to part of the earlier post ... how are INJURIES affecting teams at this point?  I see a lot of padless jerseys on the Saturday sidelines ...

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 21, 2012, 06:04:44 pm »
Really surprised there's not more chatter here about the SAA games this week.  Centre takes a nice win, and Sewanee really plays to potential and knocks a contender down a notch.

The Millsaps passing game really came to play against Rhodes - Pinciotti throws for about 450 and 6 TDs with no interceptions - to 14 different receivers!  There won't be many QBs that beat that perfomance from Saturday.

Wondered how healthy everyone is at this stage of the game.  Injuries over the last few weeks can make or break a playoff team, and we have several possibilities out of the SAA/SCAC.

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: American Southwest Conference
« on: October 13, 2012, 10:42:34 pm »
Quote from: Major Rev on October 13, 2012, 10:40:54 pm
Defenses were still at the tailgate ???   :D

Of course I mean the Sul Ross game ...

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: American Southwest Conference
« on: October 13, 2012, 10:40:54 pm »
Defenses were still at the tailgate ???   :D

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 13, 2012, 10:37:36 pm »
AND BY THE WAY ...

Thanks, you guys, for making me watch the Mississippi Miracle yet once again in the article about Top 10 Plays of the D3football.com Era.  I didn't even have to look to know it was number one.  I always liked the "Chalk Talk" version of it best!

Oh well, I guess if you're gonna be victimized by a play, it might as well be legendary!

And yes ... I was there!

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 13, 2012, 10:33:06 pm »
Pretty good first half from the Majors today who led 35-14 at the break.  (Second half got a little sloppy.)  Strong day for several of the Majors offensively who at the half had won the battle for first downs 17-10.  Final statistics included: Pinciotti (199 yds passing, 2 TDs - 1 rushing, 1 passing), Barthelemy (122 yds rushing, 2 TDs), Joplin (99 receiving, 1 TD), King (92 receiving, 2 TDs).

Sewanee showed why they have a top 10 rated rushing offense running out of a double wing option, putting together several good drives against a good Millsaps defense.  But lacking a passing game (dead last in D3), the Tigers could never generate enough pace on offense to catch up.  Pre-season All-American Jeb White led the Majors with 12 tackles, anchoring a defensive scheme well-prepared for the Sewanee rushing attack.  Other defenders, all with 8 tackles, were Arnold, Bell, and Martin.  Kudos to the defensive coaching staff for a good plan, preparation, and execution.

Sewanee's defense was led by J.D. Crabtree with 12 tackles, but that's good news for him, bad news for the Tigers - he's a safety.  It's never a good sign when the other team is getting into the second level of your defense on a regular basis.

Should be good preparation for a later game with BSC, who run a similar offense. 
But there are other matters to take care of first - Rhodes, Trinity, Austin!

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 07, 2012, 12:45:48 am »
Thanks for the kind words.

And no offense intended here - but it's still just a game; war is what happens in Afghanistan.  But it IS a great game, isn't it!

Good luck to the Hawks the rest of the way.

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 06, 2012, 08:41:02 pm »
Congratulations to Huntingdon and Wesley on their wins today.  Millsaps came out on top of the stats just ahead of the Hawks, but the Hawks did a better job of converting their opportunities and took the win today.  With the Birmingham Southern loss, the SAA is still wide open.
I spoke to Huntingdon's Coach Turk following the game, who was very complimentary of Millsaps.

Obviously, Sewanee had a good game against Centre, though Centre took that one 10-7.  Hopefully the upcoming presidential debate up there won't distract their attention too much next week. ;D

Congratulations to Rhodes on their road win at Austin.


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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 05, 2012, 12:07:14 pm »
Welcome aboard, BSCDad!  If I could, I would give you  +1 for the effort.  I'm also a BSC dad, and a Lynx dad, though my login reveals three generations of loyalty to Millsaps.

Great year for the football Panthers!  I hope you guys enjoy it, and I'm REALLY looking forward to our November game.  If you guys are coming for it, let me recommend Keifer's Restaurant, Sal and Mookie's, Babalu, or Brent's Drug Store (featured in The Help).  All of these are within a mile of campus.

I'll be in the "Preacher's Pew", top row on the home side, just to the right of the press box.

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 03, 2012, 12:36:09 pm »
It's a shocker until you do the math.  After over 100 years of graduates at Millsaps, the total number of alumni equals to about the same as the CURRENT STUDENT BODY at most of the SEC schools.  And most of our D3 schools are dwarfed by the high schools in the largest classifications.

I don't look for local sports talk radio to EVER care much about D3 sports.  There just isn't the fan base.  My daughter really enjoyed AD Joe Dean during her 4 years at BSC (tennis), even when the athletes were in shock finding out about the transition to D3 during their exams.  I admire him for holding out hope!   :D

That game against Wesley should be a good one to watch on-line and expecially of interest to other contenders in the SAA and the South Region independents.

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Region 3 football (South Atlantic-ish) / Re: Southern Athletic Association
« on: October 02, 2012, 05:46:52 pm »
Thanks for the Berry info, Shoreman.  I may have a rising Viking at my house ...

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