FB: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[SoCalLance]

Week 4 SCIAC Game Predictions

**CMS 17, Cal Lutheran 14** 
CMS takes this one in a close, low-scoring game. One of the biggest factors could be the early start for Cal Lutheran. With players potentially waking up around 6:00 AM for a team meal and then making an early bus ride to CMS for an 1:00 PM kickoff, fatigue could play a role. Add in temperatures expected to be around 100 degrees on the new turf, and the home-field advantage for CMS could be significant. I expect this one to come down to the fourth quarter.

**Redlands 24, APU 10** 
Redlands' defense shows up in a big way and does a good job stopping the run. If Redlands can control the line of scrimmage and force APU into obvious passing situations, I think they take care of business.

**La Verne 24, Pomona-Pitzer 21** 
La Verne wins another close one. Pomona-Pitzer started Russo last week against CMS, which made it seem like they may have been getting him ready for this matchup, but he did not play in the second half. It is hard to know whether that was injury-related or something else. La Verne continues to play inspired football, and based on the way they have competed so far, they look like a team that believes it can play with anyone in the conference.

**Chapman 42, Whittier 7** 
This is going to be a difficult matchup for Whittier. Chapman appears to have found some important pieces at quarterback and wide receiver, which were two of the bigger question marks entering the season. The Chapman defense also looks legitimate, with the defensive line in particular playing dominant football. If Chapman controls the line of scrimmage early, this one could get away from Whittier quickly.

[olddog]

RBF,

Sometimes you debate with way too much emotion, come on man you are more logical than that, you went way off topic,. I only repeat myself to my wife.

[olddog]

Good takes So Cal...

[RFBredux]

RBF,

Sometimes you debate with way too much emotion, come on man you are more logical than that, you went way off topic,. I only repeat myself to my wife.

Not at all as I responded to your points. And that's pretty rich calling me emotional coming from Mr. Political rant himself.

I like you OD, but you're not the barometer of all things Redlands. 

[SoCalLance]

CMS just moved the kickoff to 6 PM assuming due to the heat, according to their social media. With that change, I'm switching my pick to Cal Lu. If CMS doesn't want to play in the heat, I'm questioning the toughness here. Give me Cal Lu in this one now.

[10Freeway]

Half time update. UR 24 Azusa 3. APU qb is worse than Redlands qb. Story of the first half. APU OL is awful. UR offense still unimaginative and stale, with no real destined outside run game. RB lines up in front of QB, it's a pass. Waiting for a sail concept or maybe y cross, but nothing but hitches or go routes in the pass game.

Defensively they are playing hard. I knew Mariani would get them going. But like many of you state, not the same dogs on defense this year. Dawgs should get their first win.

[10Freeway]

Bulldogs win!! APU has a long way to go. So glad the SCIAC is a full football conference again.

Enjoy this one Dawgs. Sad to see the lack of fans on the road as the dawgs always traveled well. UR back to reality next week.

[that guy 31]

Great win for the Stags in the Sports Bowl. Evening game was perfect, they should play night games there. The facility is way better and more comfortable at night.

As far as the game, it looked like the Stags might run away with it. Cal Lu had a huge drive right before halftime to close it to 21-10 and it was a game from there. I am shocked at Cal Lu's inability to run the football. The QB is a good player and they have 2 really good WRs but hard to believe Cal Lu can't put together an OL that can push people around. 27 rushing yards on the game doesn't win much. They were lucky that CMS couldn't get off the field on 4th downs but credit to Cal Lu for making a lot of big plays to give themselves a chance.

As far as the Stags are concerned, they are too streaky on offense. Sometimes they look really good but they go dormant for long periods of time. One of the TD's was a crazy pick-6 by the big defensive end. They are not able to consistently run the football either which is where their problems start. The little WR Macapauley is a jet. He got into the open field on a screen and looked like he was running in fast forward. They have 2 weeks to get the offense squared away before they travel down to Orange to take on the Panthers. They will have to play much better on offense to have a shot against Chapman.

Stags need to look out for the trap game vs ULV. Can't get distracted by the tents.

[RFBredux]

Bulldogs win!! APU has a long way to go. So glad the SCIAC is a full football conference again.

Enjoy this one Dawgs. Sad to see the lack of fans on the road as the dawgs always traveled well. UR back to reality next week.

Redlands should blow out APU and Whittier. They are startup programs and will take some time to get their footing. I believe APU will quickly build a strong program which is good for the conference.

[olddog]

RBF,

Sometimes you debate with way too much emotion, come on man you are more logical than that, you went way off topic,. I only repeat myself to my wife.

Not at all as I responded to your points. And that's pretty rich calling me emotional coming from Mr. Political rant himself.

I like you OD, but you're not the barometer of all things Redlands.

RBF,

My political takes are not rants, just correct and hard for libs to face reality. Hey man, we can shoot the shi... all day, we don't have to agree.  The environment at UR is different now, the dynamic who the school admits is just different. Your argument should be how does WW field solid teams? maybe study how they roll. I never claimed I know all about UR. Drill down on the subject offline all I have to say about that topic anymore.

The game last Saturday. The crowd, I too have noticed how poorly they travel, even the parents (whom maybe the team make up has part to do with that, hum maybe the student body, and of course most of all not winning). UR used to be the best traveling team in the SCIAC. A game at Regals stadium we would have our side 2/3 plus full. Chapman the same.

I agree with all the post about the game. APU linemen are horrible, some looked like Tarzan and played like Jane. I don't know what was worse those APU uniforms, qb, or line. Tough to review UR at all, when you play a team like APU. I could not see much progress, but I liked how hard the running back ran.

[Patrick Coleman]

My political takes are not rants, just correct and hard for libs to face reality.

You just can't help yourself, can you? Why is this sentence even necessary?

[olddog]

My political takes are not rants, just correct and hard for libs to face reality.

You just can't help yourself, can you? Why is this sentence even necessary?

Pat you are correct, I cannot help myself. Given I have watched this great state decline, I should have been emotionally ready for UR Football to have a tough run. ....

[10Freeway]

I asked Google Gemini to evaluate the Jim Good era at Redlands and is it time to move on from him.  Very telling.

Overall Grade: B- (Solid Program Anchor, Facing SCIAC Transition Challenges)

Looking at the last 36 years (1988–2024), the argument to launch a national search is compelling if Redlands intends to remain a championship-caliber Division III program. However, context on institutional constraints shows why simply replacing the head coach might not magically restore the standard set by legendary head coach Mike Maynard.

1. The 36-Year Historical Context
To evaluate Jim Good, it helps to break the last 36 years into two distinct eras:

    MIKE MAYNARD ERA (1988–2019)           JIM GOOD ERA (2021–Present)
┌──────────────────────────────────┐    ┌──────────────────────────────────┐
│  206–91–1 (.693 Win %)           │    │  26–24 (.520 Win %)              │
│  13 SCIAC Titles (1 every ~2.5 yr)│    │  1 SCIAC Title (2021)            │
│  Avg 4th Place SCIAC Finish: 0   │    │  Avg 4th Place Finish since '22  │
└──────────────────────────────────┘    └──────────────────────────────────┘
The Mike Maynard Era (1988–2019): Across 32 seasons, Maynard built Redlands into a West Region heavyweight. The Bulldogs averaged 6.4 wins per year, won 13 SCIAC Championships, and virtually never fell out of the top two in the conference standings.

The Jim Good Era (2021–Present): Good inherited a machine and delivered a 6–0 SCIAC title run in 2021. Since that initial group graduated, the program has settled into a .500 pattern (26–24 overall, 21–15 SCIAC), routinely finishing behind Chapman, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, and Pomona-Pitzer.

2. The Case FOR Opening a National Search
Losing Ground in the SCIAC Hierarchy: Redlands used to be the dominant standard alongside Cal Lu. Today, Chapman and CMS have systematically out-paced Redlands in modern recruiting pipelines, facility developments, and staff continuity.

The "Promote from Within" Ceiling: Promoting Good— a 20-year assistant under Maynard—maintained cultural stability, but it may have trapped the program in an aging schematic and operational playbook. An outside hire could inject fresh offensive concepts, modern roster-building strategies, and expanded geographic recruiting outside Southern California.

Redlands is Still a Destination Job: Ted Runner Stadium, a storied tradition, strong academic appeal, and a prime Southern California climate make Redlands one of the premier Division III jobs on the West Coast. A national search would attract top-tier D3 coordinators and successful head coaches.

3. The Case AGAINST (or Why a Search Might Not Fix It)
The D-III West Coast Reality: Modern NCAA D-III football in California is brutal. Tuition costs, financial aid packaging differences, and strict academic admissions create massive headwinds relative to private competitors like Chapman and CMS, who have poured heavy institutional resources into athletics over the last decade.

Continuity & Alignment: Firing a program loyalist who bounced back to 6–4 in 2025 doesn't solve structural athletic department limitations. If the university isn't willing to increase coaching staff stipends, expand recruiting travel budgets, or modernize facilities, a new coach will face the exact same ceiling.

Verdict
Yes, it is time to open a national search.

Redlands football was historically an elite, national-level Division III brand. While Jim Good is a respected program steward who steadied the ship after Maynard's exit, a .520 winning percentage over five seasons signals that Redlands has drifted into middle-of-the-pack status in its own conference.

If Redlands wants to reclaim its standard of winning a SCIAC title every few years, the administration needs to commit to a national search while simultaneously backing the program with the modern resources needed to compete with Chapman and CMS.

[RFBredux]

I asked Google Gemini to evaluate the Jim Good era at Redlands and is it time to move on from him.  Very telling.

Overall Grade: B- (Solid Program Anchor, Facing SCIAC Transition Challenges)

Looking at the last 36 years (1988–2024), the argument to launch a national search is compelling if Redlands intends to remain a championship-caliber Division III program. However, context on institutional constraints shows why simply replacing the head coach might not magically restore the standard set by legendary head coach Mike Maynard.

1. The 36-Year Historical Context
To evaluate Jim Good, it helps to break the last 36 years into two distinct eras:

    MIKE MAYNARD ERA (1988–2019)          JIM GOOD ERA (2021–Present)
┌──────────────────────────────────┐    ┌──────────────────────────────────┐
│  206–91–1 (.693 Win %)          │    │  26–24 (.520 Win %)              │
│  13 SCIAC Titles (1 every ~2.5 yr)│    │  1 SCIAC Title (2021)            │
│  Avg 4th Place SCIAC Finish: 0  │    │  Avg 4th Place Finish since '22  │
└──────────────────────────────────┘    └──────────────────────────────────┘
The Mike Maynard Era (1988–2019): Across 32 seasons, Maynard built Redlands into a West Region heavyweight. The Bulldogs averaged 6.4 wins per year, won 13 SCIAC Championships, and virtually never fell out of the top two in the conference standings.

The Jim Good Era (2021–Present): Good inherited a machine and delivered a 6–0 SCIAC title run in 2021. Since that initial group graduated, the program has settled into a .500 pattern (26–24 overall, 21–15 SCIAC), routinely finishing behind Chapman, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, and Pomona-Pitzer.

2. The Case FOR Opening a National Search
Losing Ground in the SCIAC Hierarchy: Redlands used to be the dominant standard alongside Cal Lu. Today, Chapman and CMS have systematically out-paced Redlands in modern recruiting pipelines, facility developments, and staff continuity.

The "Promote from Within" Ceiling: Promoting Good— a 20-year assistant under Maynard—maintained cultural stability, but it may have trapped the program in an aging schematic and operational playbook. An outside hire could inject fresh offensive concepts, modern roster-building strategies, and expanded geographic recruiting outside Southern California.

Redlands is Still a Destination Job: Ted Runner Stadium, a storied tradition, strong academic appeal, and a prime Southern California climate make Redlands one of the premier Division III jobs on the West Coast. A national search would attract top-tier D3 coordinators and successful head coaches.

3. The Case AGAINST (or Why a Search Might Not Fix It)
The D-III West Coast Reality: Modern NCAA D-III football in California is brutal. Tuition costs, financial aid packaging differences, and strict academic admissions create massive headwinds relative to private competitors like Chapman and CMS, who have poured heavy institutional resources into athletics over the last decade.

Continuity & Alignment: Firing a program loyalist who bounced back to 6–4 in 2025 doesn't solve structural athletic department limitations. If the university isn't willing to increase coaching staff stipends, expand recruiting travel budgets, or modernize facilities, a new coach will face the exact same ceiling.

Verdict
Yes, it is time to open a national search.

Redlands football was historically an elite, national-level Division III brand. While Jim Good is a respected program steward who steadied the ship after Maynard's exit, a .520 winning percentage over five seasons signals that Redlands has drifted into middle-of-the-pack status in its own conference.

If Redlands wants to reclaim its standard of winning a SCIAC title every few years, the administration needs to commit to a national search while simultaneously backing the program with the modern resources needed to compete with Chapman and CMS.

Good post. Imagine in Mike Maynard got to play Whittier twice a year like Jim Good with La Verne the last 3-4 years.