FB: Southern Athletic Association

[MCScots2013]

Little concerning for football's future. If they were planning affiliate football to be for the foreseeable future they would have said it. USA South again? CCS recruiting someone from USA South to sponsor football?

[Ron Boerger]

It doesn't seem optimal from an SAA viewpoint to be sure but it's leaving Maryville's options open after that. 

[tigerguy]

It doesn't seem optimal from an SAA viewpoint to be sure but it's leaving Maryville's options open after that. 

Silver lining is it buys Trinity and the SAA more time to figure out a longer-term solution.

[Ralph Turner]

MARYVILLE TO REMAIN SAA AFFILIATE FOR FOOTBALL, SOFTBALL, WOMEN'S GOLF

https://mcscots.com/news/2026/11/4/general-maryville-approved-as-saa-affiliates-for-football-softball-and-womens-golf-in-27-28.aspx

Edit:  notice this announcement as well as the SAA's says only and specifically the '27-'28 school year. 

Two years at a time. It is wise to re-consider in late 2028.

[MCScots2013]

I think Maryville stays an affiliate for football as long as scheduling supports it and SAA keeps numbers.  CCS too small for football (unless the pull a SCAC attack on USA South) and USAC has 8 schools now.

Begs the question: is it easier for CCS to grow and add football, or SAA to course correct and stay viable?

[MCScots2013]

1st and goal for Southwestern down 3 with 1:05 to go. This is sickening.

[D3Navy]

1st and goal for Southwestern down 3 with 1:05 to go. This is sickening.

And Trinity survives Centre.  Trinity looks solid to win the SAA unless Millsaps comes back now against Berry and Trinity somehow loses to Rhodes next week.

What a CRAZY day.

[Ron Boerger]

Trinity somehow finds themselves in the driver's seat despite another desultory offensive performance as Centre has two huge errors resulting in turnovers at the end* and Jackson Runyan comes through with a career-long 44-yarder to give Trinity a 16-13 win. 

Berry's up 22-14 on Millsaps at the half and should they hang on Trinity could secure the outright SAA championship with a win at Rhodes next week. 

* - first error: on fourth and short attempting a long field goal to retake the lead, the Centre offense is totally confused, slow getting on the field, and despite the clock running down nobody takes a timeout.  Delay of game pushes them out of FB range, they're forced to go for it, Scannell gets a sack on the next play.  Second error: on what was otherwise a beautiful game-ending drive to score and get the win, immediately after the two minute timeout Centre QB Trimble and his receiver aren't on the same page and the pass is picked off by a freshman, Caycen Bartolazzi and returned to the Centre 26.

[D3Navy]

Trinity somehow finds themselves in the driver's seat despite another desultory offensive performance as Centre has two huge errors resulting in turnovers at the end* and Jackson Runyan comes through with a career-long 44-yarder to give Trinity a 16-13 win. 

Berry's up 22-14 on Millsaps at the half and should they hang on Trinity could secure the outright SAA championship with a win at Rhodes next week. 

* - first error: on fourth and short attempting a long field goal to retake the lead, the Centre offense is totally confused, slow getting on the field, and despite the clock running down nobody takes a timeout.  Delay of game pushes them out of FB range, they're forced to go for it, Scannell gets a sack on the next play.  Second error: on what was otherwise a beautiful game-ending drive to score and get the win, immediately after the two minute timeout Centre QB Trimble and his receiver aren't on the same page and the pass is picked off by a freshman, Caycen Bartolazzi and returned to the Centre 26.

TJ Scannell should be considered for the Gagliardi Trophy.  Great stats but he is best at critical times.  Forcing fumbles, breaking up passes, hurrying quarterbacks.  He won the game today for Trinity.

Centre is a strong team with a freshman QB.  They'll be a challenge going forward.  Millsaps as well.  The SAA will be fun over the next few years.

[Ron Boerger]

Millsaps gets a TD and 2pt conversion with just over a minute to play to keep their SAA hopes alive, 30-29. Berry drove to the MC 33 but after three straight incompletions had to try a 50-yard FG which barely (if at all) reached the end zone.

[D3Navy]

Millsaps gets a TD and 2pt conversion with just over a minute to play to keep their SAA hopes alive, 30-29. Berry drove to the MC 33 but after three straight incompletions had to try a 50-yard FG which barely (if at all) reached the end zone.

Gutsy call on the two-point conversion!

[awadelewis]

Rhodes beats Sewanee 39-37 with a walk-off field goal.  Ugly incident afterwards as the entire Rhodes team bull-rushed our bench.  Credit to Coach Freitag and staff for jumping in and pulling our players out of the mess.  Sad times and I hope Trinity lays the hard hurt on these people next week.

[D3Navy]

Rhodes beats Sewanee 39-37 with a walk-off field goal.  Ugly incident afterwards as the entire Rhodes team bull-rushed our bench.  Credit to Coach Freitag and staff for jumping in and pulling our players out of the mess.  Sad times and I hope Trinity lays the hard hurt on these people next week.

Just watched it.  What prompted this ridiculous display?  Shameful, mainly on a coach that allows this type of culture to exist in a program.

[Ron Boerger]

This should be handled by the conference front office and Rhodes administration and there should at least be suspensions handed out.

[MCScots2013]

Seems like they went looking for the game trophy then got denied? Just watched the replay.

There's been a couple road team rivalry wins in the last couple years I've seen where the visitors rushed the home sidelines. Not a smart move to keep a trophy on any sideline. Put it behind a goalpost and direct celebration there.

At any rate, more than surprised to see a brush up at a game like that.