FB: Southern Athletic Association

[tigerguy]

I was also surprised by Bishop getting so many plays back to back. He is a senior so it could have been Urban trying to get him as much playing time as possible in likely his last regular season game. Or they could have been testing some stuff for playoffs against what has been a generally solid Maryville defense this season.

I hope Maryville continues to have success in the SAA. Adding quality programs like them raises the competition top to bottom and will continue to give the SAA opportunities for multiple playoff teams each year under the new format.

[D3Navy]

Maryville's coach has nice things to say about Trinity: 
https://mcscots.com/news/2025/11/15/football-closes-season-with-31-14-setback-to-no-22-trinity.aspx

Classy remarks after a disappointing second half to their season.  Maryville was really tight in the first half - Rollins missing some passes he normally hits in his sleep and drops by his receivers that kept their drives from being successful.  Chris Cooper turned it up in the second half and if the Scots had been successful before self-destructing on their last drive in the first half it could have turned into a game.

Trinity turning into the Collin Bishop show in the second half was totally unexpected - the senior QB is normally inserted only for a play or two in short yardage situations near the goal line.  Ending up as the leading rusher on the day was a nice way to end his regular season career - you would imagine he'll return to spot duty in the playoffs.

Bishop has been a superlative team player.  Occasional use as a QB but he is the up man on punts and is on kick coverage - he just does what is needed of him.  Selfless and enthusiastic.  Every team needs a Collin Bishop.