MEAC, OVC, Southland posters

[813Jag]

Would anybody be interested in doing a couple previews for my SWACtalk podcast (especially any FCS Wedge guys).

[BEAR]

What are you looking for? I can write up something for you to read if that's what you need. I have a pretty good hold on the SLC this year. It would go something like this:

Returning *stars for each team
A little about recruiting
Predicted favorites.
Maybe a little OOC stuff.

Of course all info would be drawn from school websites and fan messageboards. If the SLC is playing any SWAC teams then maybe a talk about those games?

[813Jag]

What are you looking for? I can write up something for you to read if that's what you need. I have a pretty good hold on the SLC this year. It would go something like this:

Returning *stars for each team
A little about recruiting
Predicted favorites.
Maybe a little OOC stuff.

Of course all info would be drawn from school websites and fan messageboards. If the SLC is playing any SWAC teams then maybe a talk about those games?
Basically what I'm doing is looking at teams that are facing SWAC schools in OOC play. So returning starters, maybe top recruits, and a season outlook. Any info on McNeese, Northwestern St, Sam Houston, and SFA would be great. It doesn't have to be very in depth, just want to give folks an idea of what to expect.

[BEAR]

Alright McNeese, SFA, Sam, and Northwestern State fans...let's represent the SLC and give this guy the info he wants. I'll go and dig up some possible matchups for those games to help out.

McNeese:


Sam:


SFA:


Northwestern State:

[BEAR]

McNeese:

Rushing: 204 per game, passing 208 per game. Balanced attack.

Rushing:
SR TB- Wiltz, Marcus 64.3 ypg
The cowboys average 204 yards rushing per game in the 2012 season and held opponents to just 112 yards per game. Balanced attack on the ground as 6 different players rushed for more than 20 yards each per game on average.

Passing:
Led by SR. QB Cody Stroud the Cowboys passed for 208 yards per game while allowing opponents to throw for 254 yards per game.

Receiving:
It appears their leading receiver, Darius Carey, is gone and they have Diontae Spencer, SR WR, who averaged 34 ypg returning.

(This is where Cowboy fans can fill it in or adjust the above statements)
strengths:


Weaknesses:


Recruits:



Outlook for the game against the SWAC:

[813Jag]

McNeese:

Rushing: 204 per game, passing 208 per game. Balanced attack.

Rushing:
SR TB- Wiltz, Marcus 64.3 ypg
The cowboys average 204 yards rushing per game in the 2012 season and held opponents to just 112 yards per game. Balanced attack on the ground as 6 different players rushed for more than 20 yards each per game on average.

Passing:
Led by SR. QB Cody Stroud the Cowboys passed for 208 yards per game while allowing opponents to throw for 254 yards per game.

Receiving:
It appears their leading receiver, Darius Carey, is gone and they have Diontae Spencer, SR WR, who averaged 34 ypg returning.

(This is where Cowboy fans can fill it in or adjust the above statements)
strengths:


Weaknesses:


Recruits:



Outlook for the game against the SWAC:
Thanks!

[Sammy94]

I'll help out with whatever you need. I'm sure The Rev will for SFA. Stole this from katfans.com, some great work by kats89 so I would check there for anything SHSU.

QB's

Returning
Brian Bell QB 6-2 175 Sr. 3L China Spring (China Spring)
Jared Johnson QB 6-1 195 Fr. RS Grand Prairie (South Grand Prairie)
Don King III QB 6-2 205 Fr. RS Waxahachie (Waxahachie)

Newcomers
John Roderique QB 6-4 200 Fr. HS Webb City, Mo. (Webb City)

Lost

NONE

http://katfans.com/forum/index.php?topic=8998.0

[dgtw]

Jacksonville State opens the season August 31 at Alabama State. They have a new head coach in Bill Clark, who had been the defensive co-ordinater at South Alabama. Clark is a Jax State grad.

According to the school's website, they will run a 5-2 defense. They return 4 starters on offense and 7 on defense. Last year's starting QB, Coty Blanchard, was taken in the baseball draft and is gone.

Here is a link to a post on the Jax State board, where some poster gives a rundown of what you seem to be looking for as far as who's coming and going and starting.

http://www.gojaxstate.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6927

An interesting note is that the punter, Hamish, McInnes, is from Australia.

[SFA 93]

The Lumberjacks of Stephen F. Austin State University

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3r1LpkBYj8

2013 SCHEDULE
@ Weber State 8/31; 7:00
@ Texas Tech 9/07; 6:00 (TV; FSN)
McMurry
Montana State 9/21; 6:00 (Max Media; KCEB-TV)
Prairie View A&M 9/28; 6:00
@ Southeastern Louisiana 10/12; 7:00 (ESPN3)
Nicholls State 10/19; 3:00 (SLC TV)
@ Central Arkansas 10/26; 3:00 (SLC TV)
Sam Houston State (Houston, Texas) 11/02; 3:00 (SLC TV)
McNeese State 11/09; 3:00
@ Lamar 11/16; 6:00
@ Northwestern State 11/23; 3:00 (SLC TV)

Head Coach: J.C. Harper (7th Season) Record at SFA 34-36
DC/Linebackers: David Gibbs (7th Season)
OC/Offensive Line: Chris Truax (8th Season/1st Season as OC)

2013 ROSTER
QB:#8 Brady Attaway 6-1 215 Sr.
QB:#10 Joe Minden 6-3 200 So.
QB:#18 Hunter Taylor 6-1 180 Fr.
QB:#13 Skyler Howard 6-0 210 Fr.
QB:#5 Dru Smith 6-1 195 Fr.
QB:#11 Colton Bretton 6-4 190 Fr.

RB:#6 Gus Johnson 5-10 215 Jr.
RB:#12 Fred Ford 6-0 195 So.
RB:#22 Keith Lawson 5-9 190 Sr.
RB:#25 Jamarcus Walker 5-8 170 Fr.
RB:#49 Chase Curry 6-1 220 So.

WR:#81 Aaron Thomas 6-0 180 So.
WR:#2 Mike Brooks 5-9 175 Jr.
WR:#1 Tyler Boyd 5-10 175 Jr.
WR:#9 DJ Ward 5-11 180 Jr.
WR:#4 Marquis Mosley 6-4 200 Jr.
WR:#85 Calib Hadnot 5-8 160 Jr.
WR:#83 Braxton Bearden 5-9 190 Jr.
WR:#86 Steven Cunigan 6-3 190 Jr.
WR:#87 Aaron Doddy 6-4 190 Fr.
WR:#80 De'Quann Ruffin 6-2 185 Fr.
WR:#88 Justice Liggins 6-1 195 Fr.
WR:#19 Brian Walker 5-10 170 Fr.
WR:#82 Robert Sylvester 6-0 176 Fr.
WR:#23 Joshawa West 5-10 170 Fr.
WR:#3 Eugene Wright 5-9 165 Fr.

OL:#62 Ryne Chambers 6-7 275 Sr.
OL:#76 Byron Williams 6-3 285 So.
OL:#55 Trevor Murphy 6-3 270 Jr.
OL:#74 Andrew Ratliff 6-5 320 Sr.
OL:#75 Terran Vaughn 6-3 290 So.
OL:#72 Travis Wiggins 6-3 280 Fr.
OL:#69 Garrick Smitherman 6-4 320 Sr.
OL:#64 Jeremy Neff 6-4 323 Jr.
OL:#70 Sam Schomp 6-4 295 Fr.
OL:#77 David Dane 6-7 308 So.
OL:#65 Greg Hall 6-3 325 Sr.
OL:#63 Justin Reasons 6-3 280 Fr.
OL:#79 Andy McNew 6-4 285 Fr.
OL:#60 Anthony Pullins 6-1 290 Fr.
OL:#67 Jalend Washom 6-4 280 Fr.
OL:#66 Nick Edwards 6-3 275 Fr.

DE:#51 Malcolm Mattox 6-1 265 Sr.
DE:#48 Darren Robinson 5-11 247 Jr.
DE:#98 Ismiah Miles 6-2 227 Jr.
DE:#97 Kedrick Harrison 6-2 220 Fr.
DE:#54 Danan Henderson 6-3 230 So.
DE:#96 Artrez Price 6-3 225 Fr.
DE:#99 Mitchell Zimmerle 6-3 210 Fr.

DT:#90 Shayvion Hatten 6-4 285 So.
DT:#95 Donald Bryant 6-3 275 So.
DT:#57 Juvon Gales 6-3 280 Fr.
DT:#91 Rodney Timmons 6-0 295 Fr.
DT:#93 Shane Roberson 6-2 285 Fr.
DT:#92 Lance Skyler 6-3 224 Jr.
DT:#94 Joseph Ashante 5-9 255 So.
DT:#47 Clay Hardee 6-4 250 Jr.

LB:#40 Collin Garrett 6-2 215 Jr.
LB:#52 Enroni Foifua 6-0 220 Jr.
LB:#50 Rodney Young 6-2 203 Jr.
LB:#46 Jabralon Allen 6-1 200 Fr.
LB:#13 Ortavious Hypolite 6-0 225 Sr.
LB:#43 Nick Bryant 5-10 215 Jr.
LB:#7 Justin Isadore 6-0 210 Sr.
LB:#41 Jordan Burton 6-3 200 So.
LB:# Vedial Johnson 6-2 225 Jr.
LB:#30 Hunter Harwell 6-2 205 Fr.
LB:#44 Trey McGahan 6-2 195 Fr.
LB:#37 Roman Mitchell 5-11 200 Fr.

S:#33 Trey Vallier 6-0 190 Jr.
S:#32 Caleb Nelson 5-11 195 Sr.
S:#15 Marvin Gray 6-1 185 Jr.
S:#38 Jordan Aubrey 5-10 193 Sr.
S:#56 Jamal Allen 6-1 200 Fr.
S:#39 Avery Henderson 5-11 190 Fr.
S:#31 J.C. Franklin 5-11 160 Fr.

CB:#23 Keavon Madison 5-9 185 Jr.
CB:#24 Lamarcus Brown 5-10 170 Fr.
CB:#29 Destin Mosley 5-9 185 So.
CB:#26 Demundre Freeman 5-11 175 So.
CB:#27 Anthony Kincade 5-11 160 Fr.
CB:#20 Patrick Brown 5-11 170 Fr.
CB:#14 Patrick Martin 5-10 170 So.

K:#42 Jordan Wiggs 5-9 195 Jr.
K:#28 Mason Juhl 5-9 190 So.
K:#36 Brett Rattan 6-1 215 Fr.

P:#45 Nick Bruno 5-10 185 So.
DS:#59 Bryan West 5-11 230 Sr.

- Led Nation in Passing Offense
- Ranked #2 Nationally in Total Offense
- O-Line Ranked in Top 10 Three of the Past Four Years

Letterwinners Returning:

Offense: 21
Defense: 23
Specialists: 5
Total: 49

Letterwinners Lost:

Offense: 9
Defense:10
Specialist: 2
Total: 21

Starters Returning/Lost:

Offense: 8/3
Defense: 5/6
Specialists: 4/2
Total: 17/11

Starters lost on offense (3)

WR: Cordell Robinson 3X All-SLC & 2X All-American; Walter Payton Finalist
(Signed with Cleveland Browns)
OL: John Steel 2X All-SLC
WR: Ryan Gambel

* OL: Austin Wright 2011 All-SLC (played in only 5 games in 2012 due to injury)

Returning players on offense (2012 Stats)

QB: #8 Brady Attaway 6-1; 215 (Sr.)
CMP:334;ATT:570;CMP%:59;YDS:3,671;TD:29;INT:21;AVG :334

- Two-Time 2011 & 2012 All-SLC (Honorable Mention)
- 2013 CFPA Quarterback Award Watch List
- Played in 31 games (22 starts)

RB: #6 Gus Johnson 5-10; 215 (Jr.)
GP:10;ATT:154;YDS:954;AVG:6.2;TD:14;AVG:95.4/REC:14;YDS:86;TD:1

- 2012 All-SLC (1st Team)
- Played in 20 games (8 starts)
- Lead the team in rushing
- College Sports News National Weekly All-Star (Oct. 3, 2012)
- 2013 CFPA Running back Award Watch List

WR: #9 D.J. Ward 5-11; 180 (Jr.)
GP:11;REC:62;YDS:762;AVG:12.3;TD:4;LNG:77;AVG:69.3

- 2012 ALL-SLC (2nd Team)
- 2nd on the team in receiving
- 2012 College Sports Journal All-Rookie Team
- Played in 11 games (5 starts)
- 2013 CFPA Wide Receiver Award Watch List

WR: #2 Mike Brooks 5-9; 175 (Jr.)
GP:10;REC:51;YDS:492;AVG:10.0;TD:2

- 2012 All-SLC (Honorable Mention)
- 3rd on the team in receiving
- Played in 32 games (15 starts)

LT: #62 Ryne Chambers 6-7; 275 (Sr.)

- 2012 All-SLC (Honorable Mention)
- Played in 31 games (13 starts)

LG: #76 Byron Williams 6-3; 285 (So.)

- Played in 11 games (9 starts as a true freshman)

RG: #74 Andrew Ratliff 6-5; 320 (Sr.)

- 2012 All-SLC (Honorable Mention)
- Played in 19 games (15 starts)

RT: #75 Terran Vaughn 6-3; 290 (So.)

- Played in 10 games (7 starts as a true freshman)

The rest of the projected starters on offense for 2013

WR: #81 Aaron Thomas 6-0; 190 (So.)
GP:11;REC:32;YDS:323;AVG:10.1;TD:4

- Played in 11 games (2 starts)
- 4th on the team in receiving

WR: #1 Tyler Boyd 5-10; 175 (Jr.)
GP:14;REC:5;YDS:81;AVG:16.2;TD:0

C: #55 Trevor Murphy 6-3; 270 (Jr.)

- Colorado State transfer
- Played in 9 games (2 starts) DT converted to the center position for 2013

Strengths –

Offensive line again for the Jacks will be solid for junior All-conference player Gus Johnson as well as giving Attaway plenty of time to check down his receivers.

Questions on offense –

With the departure of All-American Cordell Roberson, who will the Lumberjack’s turn to for that new go to receiver? How will Brady Attaway respond to his 4th OC in 4 years? Can the offense cut down on the turnovers (41 turnovers for 2012)? Does first year OC Chris Truax have some new wrinkles in store for the Jack’s high power passing attack that will involve more rushing? And finally can the Lumberjacks win on the road as SFA went 5-0 at home and 0-6 on the road in 2012, having only won two road games in the last two seasons at Lamar and at Nicholls in 2011.

Starters lost on defense

DE: Will Jefferson 2X All-SLC & All-American (Signed with Houston Texans)
DB: Josh Aubrey 3X All-SLC (Honorable Mention) (Signed with Cleveland Browns)
LB: Ryan Epperson 2011 All-SLC (2nd Team)
DT: Chris Watson
DB: Cedric Barlow
DB: Iziah Perry

Returning players on defense (2012 Stats only)

DE: #48 Darren Robinson 6-0; 247 (Jr.)
GP:11;TKL:31;TFL:11.5;SCK:7.5;PD:2;QBP:2;FF:2;FR:2

- Played in 23 games (11 starts)
- 2012 All-SLC (1st Team)
- CFPA Defensive End Award Watch List
- 2013 Preseason All-American

DE: #51 Malcolm Mattox 6-1; 265 (Sr.) (Played DT in 2012, but has moved back to DE)
GP:10;TKL:27;TFL:2.5;SCK:0.5;PBU:4;QBP:1;FF:1;FR:1
GP:11;TKL:35;TFL:11.0;SCK:7.0;PBU:2;FF:1 (2011 at DE)

- Played in 32 games (20 starts)
- 2011 All-SLC (2nd Team)

LB: #40 Collin Garrett 6-2; 215 (Jr.)
GP:11;TKL:96;TFL:10.0;SCK:0.5;INT:1;PBU:5;FF:1

- Kansas transfer
- 2012 All-SLC (Honorable Mention)
- Played in 17 games (11 starts)

DB: #32 Caleb Nelson 5-11; 195 (Sr.)
GP:10;TKL:66;TFL:3.0;INT:2;PBU:8;FF:2

- Three-Time All-SLC (Honorable Mention)
- Played in 34 games (28 starts)

DB: #33 Trey Vallier 6-0; 190 (Jr.)
GP:10;TKL:24;PBU:7;FF:1

- Played in 21 games (10 starts)

The rest of the projected starters on defense for 2013

* DT: #90 Shayvion Hatten 6-5; 285 (So.)

- Transfer from Texas A&M
- Dave Campbell Texas Football Super Team
- Rivals 3 Star Recruit (#75 player in the state)

* DT: #95 Donald Bryant 6-3; 275 (So.)

- Transfer from Baylor
- Rivals 3 Star Recruit
- ESPN #96 DT in the Nation

* Played together for 3 seasons at Daingerfield High where they won 3 straight Texas State Championships with a 44-3 record.

DB: #38 Jordan Aubrey 5-10; 193 (Sr.)
GP:8;TKL:62;TFL:0.5;INT:1;PBU:2;FF:1

- Rewarded a 5th season due to 2010 season ending injury
- 2011 All-SLC (Honorable Mention)
- Played in 35 games (18 starts)

LB: #15 Marvin Gray 6-1; 185 (Jr.)
GP:7;TKL:9;TFL:0.5;PBU:6;FR:1

- Played in 11 games (1 start)

LB: #52 Enroni Foifua 6-0; 220 (Jr.)

- Transfer from Tyler Junior College

DB: #23 Keavon Madison 5-9; 185 (Jr.)
GP:6;TKL:5;PBU:1

- Played in 6 games (1 start)

or

DB: #24 Lamarcus Brown 5-10; 170 (Fr.)
WR moved to DB

Strengths –

The defensive front for the Jacks should prove to be stingy against the run with the return of all-conference defensive end Malcolm Mattox to the outside where he thrived in 2011 and preseason All-American Darren Robinson as well as the additions of Bryant and Hatten in the middle.

Questions on defense –

SFA loses 6 starters on defense including a pair of All-Conference players and an All-American in Jefferson and Aubrey. The Jacks need to replace basically the entire line backing corp. with Collins as the only returning starter at that position as well as a gutted secondary.

Special Teams

K: #42 Jordan Wiggs 5-9; 195 (Jr.)
G:11;FG:15-20;LNG:37(.750);PATS:36-39 (.923);PTS:81;AVG:59YDS on Kickoffs

- CFPA Kicker Award Watch List
- ALL-SLC (Honorable Mention)
- Net kick average (53.4 yards)

P: #45 Nick Bruno 5-10; 185 (So.)
G:11;P:41;AVG:38YDS;IN20:9;P+50:2

DS: #59 Bryan West 5-11; 230 (Sr.)
KR: #9 D.J. Ward 5-11; 180 (Jr.)
PR: #9 D.J. Ward 5-11; 180 (Jr.)

- Special teams for the Jacks in 2012 was uninspiring to say the least as SFA gave up almost 2,000 yards in kick off and punt returns, as opponents averaged almost 30 yards per return. Kick coverage will no doubt be priority one on special teams for the 2013 season.

2013 RECRUITING CLASS (Sign 23) Highlighted by…

LB: Vedial Johnson 6-2; 225; Sugarland, Texas (Kempner/Trinity Valley CC) *** (Rivals)
Two-Time All-Conference Honors

WR: Justice Liggins 6-1; 195; Tyler, Texas (John Tyler) ** (Rivals)
#16 Player in East Texas (ETSN.fm)
All-District & All-Region Honors

DB: Patrick Brown 5-11; 170; Henderson, Texas (Henderson) ** (Rivals)
#98 Player in Texas (TexasHSFootball.com)
#16 Player in East Texas (ETSN.fm)
2012 District 16-3A Offensive MVP

WR: De’Quann Ruffin 6-2; 185; Humble, Texas (Summer Creek) ** (Rivals)
All-District Honors

WR: Aaron Doddy 6-4; 190; Hooks, Texas (Hooks) ** (Rivals)
All-State (APSE 2A)
All-District Honors

OL: Justin Reasons 6-3; 280; Groves, Texas (Port Neches-Groves)
Two-Time All-District Honors
Port Arthur News Super Team Honors
Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team
2012 Offensive Lineman of the Year
All-State (THSCA)

DT: Juvon Gales 6-3; 280; Hahnville, Louisiana (Hahnville) ** (Rivals) ** (247sports.com)
#142 DT in the state

OL: Andy McNew 6-4; 285; Waco, Texas (Robinson)
1st Team All-Centex
Two-Time All-District Honors
2011 TXPrepsfootball.com 1st Team
Two-Time All-Super Centex
FCA All-Star
Gave up no sacks

LB: Hunter Harwell 6-2; 205; Mesquite, Texas (Horn) ** (Rivals)
All-District Honors

SFA is 13-2-1 all time against the SWAC

Alcorn State 3-0-0
Grambling State 1-0-0
Jackson State 3-2-0
Prairie View A&M 5-0-1 (last meeting in 1988)
Texas Southern 1-0-0

[813Jag]

great info guys! this really helps a lot!