SLC Pick'em 2015 Week 1

[BEAR]

Welcome to the 2015 Southland Conference Pick’em game!

Remember to pick the winner and the point margin.

ALL picks must be in BEFORE 6 p.m. the day before the first game!

ALL picks must be in by Wednesday Sept. 2nd by 6 p.m.

Week 1- Begins Sept 3, 2015.

UCA at Samford
SELA at NWST
ACU at Fresno State
Texas A&M Kingsville at Incarnate Word
Sam Houston at Texas Tech
McNeese at LSU
Bethany College at Houston Baptist
Northern Arizona at SFA
Bacone College at Lamar



Rules:
1. Pick winner of game correctly. Choose wrong and you're out for that pick.
2. Choose point spread. Ex: Sam wins by 3. Failure to do so and not responding to urging to do so will disqualify you from those picks.
3. Contestant who chooses correct winner and is closest to point spread gets the "quality" point for that game.
4. In case of a tie both contestants get quality point.
5. During the last week of the regular season or thereabouts (when contestants are few) the picks will be PM'd to me so if there is a close contest the leader can't simply vote the same way as the second place contestant.
6. All picks must be in by 6 p.m. central time the day before the first game. Ex: UCA plays Samford at 6 p.m. Thursday Sept. 3rd. Picks must be in by 6 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 2nd.
7. NO changing picks for games played the Saturday after Thursday games. Ex: If UCA plays on Thursday then ALL Saturday picks must be in by 6 p.m. Wednesday.
8. Missing one week’s picks won't hurt you early on but two weeks makes it nearly impossible to catch up. Use caution.
9. The player with the least amount of quality points after week 2 will be dropped from the contest. This will continue each week. If two or more players are deemed beyond their ability to catch up quality points wise they will both be dropped. Ex. UCABEAR and REDBIRD were 8 points behind week two so UCABEAR and redbird were dropped.
10. If any contestant has a complaint I will consult with another noncontestant about course of action. All decisions by judges are final.
11. If you're not having fun with this..you're missing the point.

[BEAR]

UCA at Samford UCA by 3
SELA at NWST NWST by 3
ACU at Fresno State Fresno by 14
Texas A&M Kingsville at Incarnate Word IUW by 3
Sam Houston at Texas Tech SAM by 3
McNeese at LSU LSU by 24
Bethany College at Houston Baptist HBU by 3
Northern Arizona at SFA NAU by 14
Bacone College at Lamar Lamar by 49

[McNeese75]

UCA at Samford 6
SELA at NWST6
ACU at Fresno State 17
Texas A&M Kingsville at Incarnate Word 10
Sam Houston at Texas Tech 10
McNeese at LSU 28
Bethany College at Houston Baptist 10
Northern Arizona at SFA 8
Bacone College at Lamar 50

[Daytripper]

UCA at Samford - UCA by 2
SELA at NWST - NWST by 5
ACU at Fresno State - Fresno by 14
Texas A&M Kingsville at Incarnate Word - Incarnate Word by 9
Sam Houston at Texas Tech - SHSU by 3 (dreaming a little dream...)
McNeese at LSU - LSU by 30
Bethany College at Houston Baptist - Houston Baptist by 17
Northern Arizona at SFA - SFA by 1
Bacone College at Lamar - Lamar by 67

[SU DOG]

UCA at Samford UCA by 3
SELA at NWST NWST by 3
ACU at Fresno State Fresno by 14
Texas A&M Kingsville at Incarnate Word IUW by 3
Sam Houston at Texas Tech SAM by 3
McNeese at LSU LSU by 24
Bethany College at Houston Baptist HBU by 3
Northern Arizona at SFA NAU by 14
Bacone College at Lamar Lamar by 49

Whoa! Bear, I know we've had this conversation once, but dropping from, if I remember correctly, 14 points to 3? At this rate, is there a good chance you'll favor the Bulldogs by KO time? LOL!

[bonarae]

UCA at Samford 6
SELA at NWST 3
ACU at Fresno State 10
Texas A&M Kingsville at Incarnate Word 6
Sam Houston at Texas Tech 7
McNeese at LSU 21
Bethany College at Houston Baptist 7
Northern Arizona at SFA 7
Bacone College at Lamar 56

[Rooms]

UCA at Samford 7
SELA at NWST 10
ACU at Fresno State 10
Texas A&M Kingsville at Incarnate Word 15
Sam Houston at Texas Tech 14
McNeese at LSU 21
Bethany College at Houston Baptist 14
Northern Arizona at SFA 7
Bacone College at Lamar 20

[TheRevSFA]

UCA +6
NWST +6
Fresno State + 28
Texas A&M Kingsville +3
Texas Tech +17
LSU +31
Houston Baptist +10
SFA + 17
Lamar +63

[Sammy94]

SAMFORD +7
SELA +10
Fresno State + 20
IW +13
Texas Tech +20
LSU +35
Houston Baptist +17
SFA + 9
Lamar +35

[eiu1999]

UCA at Samford +14
SELA at NWST +7
ACU at Fresno State
Texas A&M Kingsville at Incarnate Word +14
Sam Houston at Texas Tech +24
McNeese at LSU +31
Bethany College at Houston Baptist +3
Northern Arizona at SFA +7
Bacone College at Lamar +35

[Catatonic]

SAMFORD +6
SELA +7
ACU + 3
UIW +14
Texas Tech +7
LSU +38
Houston Baptist +21
SFA + 9
Lamar +38

[BEAR]

Bump

[BEAR]

Bump

[Daytripper]

If I had a chance to attend any of these except my own team's game, I would like to see either SELA at NWST or Northern Arizona at SFA. Those who will be very competitive.

[Catatonic]

If I had a chance to attend any of these except my own team's game, I would like to see either SELA at NWST or Northern Arizona at SFA. Those who will be very competitive.

I would add UCA v Samford to the list.

[BEAR]

Bump

[BEAR]

Update: Former Alabama Crimson Tide Running Back Altee Tenpenny is now a Nicholls Colonel.

Adjust your scores appropriately. But not for this week. xcoffeex

[Catatonic]

Update: Former Alabama Crimson Tide Running Back Altee Tenpenny is now a Nicholls Colonel.

Adjust your scores appropriately. But not for this week. xcoffeex

Is Tenpenny eligible this year or will he have to sit out a year? He transferred from Alabama to UNLV and now Nicholls.

FWIW, former P5 linemen Frank Kee (TCU) and Hanner Shipley (LSU) are now ACU Wildcats. Both were late pick ups. Adjust your scores accordingly.

[McNeese75]

Is Tenpenny eligible this year or will he have to sit out a year? He transferred from Alabama to UNLV and now Nicholls.

FWIW, former P5 linemen Frank Kee (TCU) and Hanner Shipley (LSU) are now ACU Wildcats. Both were late pick ups. Adjust your scores accordingly.

Calling Shipley a tight end is somewhat of a stretch at 298 lbs, lol. Outside the tackle, tackle might be a better term. Regardless, a nice pickup and a big body to lead the running game. Can't blame him for leaving LSU with the TE's they have in the stable.

[Daytripper]

I will stick with all my original score predictions....

[Sammy94]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide Running Back Altee Tenpenny is now a Nicholls Colonel.

Did getting into SELA all of a sudden become difficult? That is the 2nd big name Nicholls has got. That is rare.

[Catatonic]

Calling Shipley a tight end is somewhat of a stretch at 298 lbs, lol. Outside the tackle, tackle might be a better term. Regardless, a nice pickup and a big body to lead the running game. Can't blame him for leaving LSU with the TE's they have in the stable.

I agree. Shipley is coming to ACU to play tackle. Miles likes a big tight end in certain situations. I think the plan at LSU was to use him for run blocking and pass protection down the road. Our plan is prep him to step into the left tackle spot next season when we lose Codey Funk.

Short term, Kee will be of more immediate help. He started at OG for TCU last year in their first game, but was injured and wound up with a medical redshirt. We are using him as a nose tackle, where he played as a juco.

[lionsrking2]

Did getting into SELA all of a sudden become difficult? That is the 2nd big name Nicholls has got. That is rare.

Apparently our grad school is tougher to get into than Nicholls. I figured it would be the same since we are in the same system.

[Daytripper]

Did getting into SELA all of a sudden become difficult? That is the 2nd big name Nicholls has got. That is rare.


I am thinking the new Nicholls coach is a pretty good recruiter.

[BEAR]

tenpenny isnt worth 2 cents. he wont last long at Nicholls.

[McNeese75]

Apparently our grad school is tougher to get into than Nicholls. I figured it would be the same since we are in the same system.

He's in grad school???? xeyebrowx

[lionsrking2]

He's in grad school???? xeyebrowx

I have no clue about Tenpenny but Jonah Austin is.

[BEAR]

Tenpenny is probably a sophomore...no wait..he didn't last at Bama or UNLV...maybe a freshman but a sophomore for transfer purposes. xlolx

[BEAR]

Interesting articles about the SLC and its players.

Here's one from UCA DB/CB Dillon Winfrey:


“Coach Conque was one of those head coaches that if I see him around the building, I keep my head down,” Winfrey says. “Everybody’s scared to talk to him. Coach Campbell, man, I love Coach Campbell. He’s probably the best coach I’ve ever been a part of. There’s something about him. He’s a player’s coach for real.”

“It’s going to be a game,” Winfrey says. “Last year against them, that was probably the most physical, trash-talking game I’ve ever been a part of. So much emotion. Everybody was hurt and all that he left without talking to us, and we felt like we owed him something.”

http://www.syncweekly.com/news/2015/aug/25/all-grown/

Here's one from STATS that discusses the SLC race:


(STATS) - Sam Houston State is one of the leading candidates to win the FCS national championship this season.
Stephen F. Austin brings back a star quarterback from a playoff squad.
Central Arkansas is senior-laden. McNeese State always wins. Abilene Christian is sensing a breakout.
Oops, it shouldn't be this easy to forget Southeastern Louisiana in the Southland Conference. Yet the Lions don't seem to be grabbing headlines leading into the season even though they are the two-time defending league champions.
That could work against the rest of the Southland.


http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20150820123535989414104

[Skyhawk71]

Central Arkansas @ Samford- +7
Southeastern Louisiana @ Northwestern State- +3
Abilene Christian @ Fresno State- +21
Texas A&M Kingsville @ Incarnate Word- +7
Sam Houston State @ Texas Tech- +14
McNeese State @ Louisiana State- +35
Bethany @ Houston Baptist- +24
Northern Arizona @ Stephen F. Austin- +10
Bacone @ Lamar- +30

[Nickels]

Lamar +63
Rev knows Lamar. They love running up the score on the weakest teams they can possibly find to feel better about themselves.

They'll need it. There's a very big possibility they'll start the season 1-6.

[BEAR]

Rev knows Lamar. They love running up the score on the weakest teams they can possibly find to feel better about themselves.

They'll need it. There's a very big possibility they'll start the season 1-6.

And it begins...

http://bitsandpieces.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fish-slap.gif

[Nickels]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma61fx67lY1rg0lgoo1_500.gif
IT'S OUR FIRST GAME WEAK IN 8 MONTHS! THE SEASON IS HERE! RAGEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[centexguy]

Rev knows Lamar. They love running up the score on the weakest teams they can possibly find to feel better about themselves.

They'll need it. There's a very big possibility they'll start the season 1-6.

Oh Nickels, still clueless as ever!

[Nickels]

Oh Nickels, still clueless as ever!
My predictions about your program have been correct for YEARS. YEARS.

Who are you going to beat after Bacone and before HBU?

The weakest team in that stretch is ACU and I wouldn't be shocked if they ended up near the top. Everyone else is clearly better at this point.

No way you win 2 games in stretch. Not happening.

[BEAR]

No way you win 2 games in stretch. Not happening.

http://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=JN.KiiDK3jKaYYd8fvYE0zg%2bg&pid=15.1

[BEAR]

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[Nickels]

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[Sammy94]

http://memecrunch.com/meme/RYH5/quit-trying-to-make-the-cardinals-happen/image.jpg?w=1024&c=1

[BEAR]

http://media.makeameme.org/created/so-you-think-yg2nqw.jpg

[Nickels]

http://memecrunch.com/meme/RYH5/quit-trying-to-make-the-cardinals-happen/image.jpg?w=1024&c=1
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[BEAR]

http://media.makeameme.org/created/which-teams-will.jpg

[BEAR]

I'm really interested in the SELA and NWST game. I wanna see how much losing their QB has hurt SELA's offense. Plus the Demons have a habit of beating teams at the worst times.

[lionsrking2]

I'm really interested in the SELA and NWST game. I wanna see how much losing their QB has hurt SELA's offense. Plus the Demons have a habit of beating teams at the worst times.

I just hope we can get the snap from center. xeyebrowx

[BEAR]

I just hope we can get the snap from center. xeyebrowx

Please you sound like McNeese fans. xlolx
Everyone said we would drop off when we lost Nathan Brown. Sure did. I just wonder how far the SLC champs will fall..if at all.

[lionsrking2]

Please you sound like McNeese fans. xlolx
Everyone said we would drop off when we lost Nathan Brown. Sure did. I just wonder how far the SLC champs will fall..if at all.

Dunno, we'll find out starting Thursday. D'Shaie Landor is very talented in his own right and has had an outstanding fall camp. We'll see how it goes when the lights flip on for real but I don't foresee much drop off in offensive production.

[Sammy94]

NWST is my dark horse they will beat some people.

[SFA 93]

SFA vs Northern Arizona (ESPN3)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNXYY7JVEAAfdXn.jpg

2-DEEP DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE

QB: #2 Zach Conque 6-6; 237 (Jr.)
QB: #18 Hunter Taylor 6-1; 185 (Jr.)

RB: #23 Joshawa West 5-10; 195 (Jr.)
RB: #12 Fred Ford 6-0; 212 (Sr.)

WR: #19 Robert Sylvester 6-0; 184 (Jr.)
WR: #21 Judah Jones 5-11; 180 (So.) New (Kansas State)

WR: #88 Aaron Piper 5-9; 180 (So.)
WR: #5 Justice Liggins 6-1; 210 (Jr.)

LT: #72 Travis Wiggins 6-4; 300 (Jr.)
LT: #70 Marshall Womack 6-5; 285 (Jr.) New (Montana State)

LG: #76 Byron Williams 6-4; 302 (Sr.)
LG: #65 Hayden Scott 6-2; 285 (R/Fr.) New

C: #68 Anthony Pullins 6-3; 300 (Jr.)
C: #78 Jake Wallace 6-0; 285 (Jr.)

RG: #75 Terran Vaughn 6-3; 315 (Sr.)
RG: #60 Shane Roberson 6-2; 304 (So.)

RT: #77 David Dane 6-6; 316 (Sr.)
RT: #71 Devonte Jones 6-2; 305 (R/Fr.) New (Baylor)

TE: #86 Will Taylor 6-3; 248 (So.)
FB: #46 Jabralon Allen 6-0; 241 (Jr.)

WR: #81 Aaron Thomas 6-1; 188 (Sr.)
WR: #83 De'Quann Ruffin 6-2; 192 (Jr.) New (JUCO)

DEFENSE

DE: #97 Kedrick Harrison 6-2; 246 (Jr.)
DE: #44 Jamal Allen 6-0; 240 (Jr.)

DT: #92 Lance Skyler 6-2; 285 (Sr.)
DT: #90 Shayvion Hatten 6-4; 300 (Sr.)

DT: #95 Donald Bryant 6-2; 285 (Sr.)
DT: #93 Lamont Alexander 6-3; 300 (R/Fr.) New

DE: #99 Mitchell Zimmerle 6-3; 262 (So.)
DE: #96 Darrell Vanerson 6-3; 280 (Jr.) New (JUCO)

MIKE: #39 Chance Barney 6-1; 226 (So.)
MIKE: #4 George Stone III 6-1; 225 (Jr.) New (JUCO)

WILL: #30 Justin Owens 6-1; 224 (Sr.)
WILL: #49 Price Miller 6-1; 235 (Jr.) New (JUCO)

JACK: #22 Marlon Walls 5-10; 195 (So.)
JACK: #29 Allen Stewart 6-1; 195 (So.)

CB: #26 Demundre Freeman 5-11; 185 (Sr.)
CB: #20 Tarrin Mitchell 5-10; 180 (R/Fr.) New (Houston)

FS: #6 Zack Starnes 5-9; 184 (Jr.) New (JUCO)
FS: #3 Germod Williams 5-11; 190 (Jr.) New (Texas State)

WS: #14 Patrick Martin 5-9; 186 (Jr.)
WS: #37 Ahmad Muhammad 6-0; 185 (So.)

CB: #7 Hipolito Corporan 6-1; 184 (Jr.)
CB: #1 Tre Rosser 5-10; 180 (Jr.) New (JUCO)

K: #28 Mason Juhl 5-9; 194 (Sr.)

P: #45 Nick Bruno 5-10; 194 (Sr.)

LS: #61 Kyle Romano 6-1; 230 (So.)

H: #81 Aaron Thomas 6-1; 188 (Sr.)

KR: #88 Aaron Piper 5-9; 180 (So.)
KR: #23 Joshawa West 5-10; 195 (Jr.)

PR: #81 Aaron Thomas 6-1; 188 (Sr.)
PR: #21 Judah Jones 5-11; 180 (So.)

http://www.sfajacks.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/083115aad.html

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNsZQCaUAAAipau.jpg
Lumberjack Alley

[Rooms]

Please you sound like McNeese fans. xlolx
Everyone said we would drop off when we lost Nathan Brown. Sure did. I just wonder how far the SLC champs will fall..if at all.

I have a large feeling we will see the same overall skill level from Southeastern, just on different sides of the ball. Ok, maybe a little less, Bennett was a big deal. But with our OC in his second year, he's had more time to jel and I believe the mental errors will be reduced signicantly. Defense is stacked and that's all I can say about that.

[BEAR]

SLC fans aren't as vocal as they have been in the past.

SELA- I think they won't be as good on offense but they return a great defense.
SAM- Balanced overall.
UCA- Same on offense but defense is better.
SFA- A better team than last year.
McNeese- Will have a better record than last year.
ACU- Coach is gonna win them a few more games.
NWST- Upset special. Dark horse.
Lamar- getting better.
Nicholls- struggling
IW- getting better.
HBU- is HBU.

Am I missing somebody?

[Daytripper]

SLC fans aren't as vocal as they have been in the past.

SELA- I think they won't be as good on offense but they return a great defense.
SAM- Balanced overall.
UCA- Same on offense but defense is better.
SFA- A better team than last year.
McNeese- Will have a better record than last year.
ACU- Coach is gonna win them a few more games.
NWST- Upset special. Dark horse.
Lamar- getting better.
Nicholls- struggling
IW- getting better.
HBU- is HBU.

Am I missing somebody?


I think overall the SLC has better depth in the top 3/4 of the conference than they have had in a long while. I think every team, on ANY GIVEN SATURDAY, except for the bottom feeders (Nicholls, UIW, and HBU) can beat anybody else. It will come down to who is most consistent.

[Nickels]

SLC fans aren't as vocal as they have been in the past.

SELA- I think they won't be as good on offense but they return a great defense.
SAM- Balanced overall.
UCA- Same on offense but defense is better.
SFA- A better team than last year.
McNeese- Will have a better record than last year.
ACU- Coach is gonna win them a few more games.
NWST- Upset special. Dark horse.
Lamar- getting better.
Nicholls- struggling
IW- getting better.
HBU- is HBU.

Am I missing somebody?
9 our of 11 teams cant be as good or better than last year. For teams to improve, others have to to fall. It's going to be very competitive this year but someone has to slip.

[Daytripper]

9 our of 11 teams cant be as good or better than last year. For teams to improve, others have to to fall. It's going to be very competitive this year but someone has to slip.

Theoretically, all of them can be "better." They can all have a more productive offense, better defense, fewer penalties, etc. But in relation to each other, if they are all better some will still be worse than others by comparison. Because of this, their records may not reflect the improvement.

[BEAR]

I think overall the SLC has better depth in the top 3/4 of the conference than they have had in a long while. I think every team, on ANY GIVEN SATURDAY, except for the bottom feeders (Nicholls, UIW, and HBU) can beat anybody else. It will come down to who is most consistent.

I'll add to that the team with the best defense will tend to win one more game than a team with a good offense and mediocre defense. That's why I'm putting SAM and SELA up there again. Even if the records for conference go 8-1 for the champ(s) and just 7-2 for the next place team. I think only 1 game will separate the champ from the second place team. I don't see any undefeated teams this year.

[Daytripper]

I'll add to that the team with the best defense will tend to win one more game than a team with a good offense and mediocre defense. That's why I'm putting SAM and SELA up there again. Even if the records for conference go 8-1 for the champ(s) and just 7-2 for the next place team. I think only 1 game will separate the champ from the second place team. I don't see any undefeated teams this year.

Agree. Too many tough ones. I think Sam loses to UCA or NWST.

[Rooms]

I see Nichols taking a good step forward. Maybe not far, but good progress.

[McNeese72]

I'll add to that the team with the best defense will tend to win one more game than a team with a good offense and mediocre defense. That's why I'm putting SAM and SELA up there again. Even if the records for conference go 8-1 for the champ(s) and just 7-2 for the next place team. I think only 1 game will separate the champ from the second place team. I don't see any undefeated teams this year.

Another factor will be injuries. Avoiding major injuries will be a positive for any of the teams.

Doc

[SFA 93]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CN0jGbgUcAITxKX.jpg

[lionsrking2]

SLC fans aren't as vocal as they have been in the past.

SELA- I think they won't be as good on offense


xeyebrowx ;)

[BEAR]

Alright players.... Have your picks in by midnight tonight for ALL this weeks games!

For those of you going to SLC games this week, I might PM you asking for details of what you saw that day/night.

Thanks!

GOOD LUCK to everyone this year! xbowx

[Daytripper]

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Does "we rise" mean you guys will finally wake up from sleeping off your meth bender? xsmiley_wix

[FormerPokeCenter]

Does "we rise" mean you guys will finally wake up from sleeping off your meth bender? xsmiley_wix


If only Sam Houston would blame Meth for this proud Bearkat English major...

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21287&stc=1

[Daytripper]

^^There is one in every crowd. Sam Houston has the best criminal justice program in the nation. We produced cops by the boatloads. This person (if she is a Bearkat) is not representative of huge majority.

[Nickels]

This person (if she is a Bearkat) is not representative of huge majority.
But she does represent a majorly huge person...

[McNeese72]

If only Sam Houston would blame Meth for this proud Bearkat English major...

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21287&stc=1

This is about the Sheriff Deputy in the Houston area?

Why would she think he might deserve it? Maybe, it is because he was pumping fossil fuel in an environmental polluting carbon emitting car with a combustion engine. Plus, he was white, male, and probably a Christian. On top of all that he was a "cop" so he had to be guilty of something. Also, there is those creepy perv eyes (so that means he was probably a sexual deviate).

Disclaimer: The above is supposition about what her views might be and is 180 degrees the opposite of what mine are.

You want to see creepy evil looking eyes, look at that first photo they released of the druggie slime ball that killed Trooper Steven Vincent.

[BEAR]

Here. Now she's in jail. http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2015/09/02/texas-woman-who-tweeted-deputy-deserved-execution-arrested-on-assault-charge/

http://media.breitbart.com/media/2015/09/Monica-Foy-Mugshot-640x480.png

[TheRevSFA]

Here. Now she's in jail. http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2015/09/02/texas-woman-who-tweeted-deputy-deserved-execution-arrested-on-assault-charge/

http://media.breitbart.com/media/2015/09/Monica-Foy-Mugshot-640x480.png

And Sam has a shirt that says SFA girls are ugly....

[SFA 93]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CN546OjUsAAGQch.jpg

[FormerPokeCenter]

And Sam has a shirt that says SFA girls are ugly....


Apparently Pink and White is the new Urnge...One can only hope they'll change from that god awful orange they wear....

[SFA 93]

Surprising move from NAU as they go with Freshman QB Case Cookus. Poe will see the field as well on Saturday.

NAU going from 68 weather to 94 weather.

[BEAR]

Alright everyone's picks had to be in already!

Good luck you prognosticators!

[BEAR]

Here's everyone's picks!



Sept. 3, 2015 Week 1
Player
Player
Player
Player
Player
Player
Player
Player
Player
Player


Game
UCABEAR
McNeese75
DayTripper
Bonarae
Rooms
REVSFA
Sammy94
eiu1999
Catatonic
Skyhawk


UCA v. Samford
UCA +3
Sam +6
UCA +2
Sam +6
UCA +7
UCA +6
Sam +7
Sam. +14
Sam +6
Sam +7


SELA v. NWST
NWST +3
SELA +6
NWST +5
SELA +3
SELA +10
NWST +6
SELA +10
SELA +7
SELA +7
NWST +3


ACU at Fresno
Fres +14
Fres +17
Fres +14
Fres +10
Fres. +10
Fres. +28
Fres +20
VOID
ACU +3
Fres. +21


Texas A&M K at IUW
IUW +3
UIW +10
IUW +9
IUW +6
IUW +15
TAK +3
IUW +13
TAK +14
UIW +14
TAK +7


Sam at Texas Tech
SAM +3
TT +10
SAM +3
TT +7
TT +14
TT +17
TT +20
TT +24
TT +7
TTU +14


McNeese at LSU
LSU +24
LSU +28
LSU +30
LSU+21
LSU +21
LSU+31
LSU +35
LSU +31
LSU +38
LSU +35


Bethany at HBU
HBU +3
HBU +10
HBU +17
HBU +7
HBU +14
HBU +10
HBU +17
HBU +3
HBU +21
HBU +24


Nor. Az at SFA
NAU +14
SFA +8
SFA +1
SFA +7
SFA +7
SFA +17
SFA +9
SFA +7
SFA +9
SFA +10


Bacone at Lamar
Lam. +49
Lamar +50
Lam. +67
Lam. +56
Lam. +20
Lam +63
Lam +35
Lam.+35
Lamar +38
Lam. +30

[SFA 93]

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[Nickels]

Very unimpressed with all SLC teams that played on Thursday. I considered all contenders going into the weekend too.

[BEAR]

Glad that embarrassment is finally over!

Wheres that hat fish I had on here earlier?! xlolx

[Nickels]

Oops forgot ACU was playing tonight...

[Nickels]

Glad that embarrassment is finally over!

Wheres that hat fish I had on here earlier?! xlolx
How in the hell do you accumulate 462 yards, complete 46 passes, control the clock, no pics and only 16 points? I see you had two fumbles but still...

[gobears14]

How in the hell do you accumulate 462 yards, complete 46 passes, control the clock, no pics and only 16 points? I see you had two fumbles but still...

181 yards of penalties didn't help. Defense was historically bad!

[BEAR]

Samford hit the big plays. We gave up that zone D we played last year for man on man....great if you have the DBs...but we got burned. Different defense this year. I'm thinking 6th in the conference now. Next year maybe HBU will be better. We lost our backup QB Hildebrand.

[Sammy94]

Sammy off to the early lead.

[Catatonic]

Very unimpressed with all SLC teams that played on Thursday. I considered all contenders going into the weekend too.

ACU was impressive. In the first Quarter when we tied the game at 7-7. It was pretty much downhill from there. Fresno's defense shut down our offense, something that surprised me. Simply put, they had better athletes than us.

Up next, Houston Baptist. Hopefully, with better results.

[BEAR]

ACU was impressive. In the first Quarter when we tied the game at 7-7. It was pretty much downhill from there. Fresno's defense shut down our offense, something that surprised me. Simply put, they had better athletes than us.

Up next, Houston Baptist. Hopefully, with better results.

Yeah that 7-7 thing showed up to our game too. But so did the downhill. xnodx

Next up: Oklahoma State. :(

Samford has a really good offense and a defense that is quick and big. I bet now that I said that they won't win another game all year. xlolx

Pros: Even though our defense gave up major yardage (no surprise) they actually looked better. Giving up big plays accounted for most of that. Our offense looked like they struggled to catch a pass AND we probably threw it to the sideline 50 times. Oooooh hard to figure out how to defend that crap. xsmhx

[FormerPokeCenter]

I was impressed with Northwestern's 3rd String QB.....the kid's got wheels...I think they mentioned he was a 4.4...

I was not impressed with Northwestern's tackling. If they learn how, they'll end up being a pretty good team...

[SFA 93]

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[LH Cardinal Mom]

Shoot! I'll get in next week.

[Catatonic]

Not a good week for the SLC OOC. SFA-Ouch. UCA-Ouch. SHSU-Ouch. ACU-Ouch.


Conference Bragging Points: McNeese has held LSU scoreless for hours. Lamar wins over, um, who was that again? Houston Baptist picks up a W over another sub D2 team. UIW squeaks by former LSC rival TAMUK.

[Nickels]

Not a good week for the SLC OOC. SFA-Ouch. UCA-Ouch. SHSU-Ouch. ACU-Ouch.


Conference Bragging Points: McNeese has held LSU scoreless for hours. Lamar wins over, um, who was that again? Houston Baptist picks up a W over another sub D2 team. UIW squeaks by former LSC rival TAMUK.
I wouldn't classify SHSU's weekend as ouch. We outgained a Big 12 school, got more first downs and looked more talented. It's hard to win big games with 4 second half turnovers, questionable play calling and special teams errors. On the other hand it's clear to me we will dominate the SLC this year. Based on today, we're too damn talented not to sweep the conference.

[Catatonic]

I wouldn't classify SHSU's weekend as ouch. We outgained a Big 12 school, got more first downs and looked more talented. It's hard to win big games with 4 second half turnovers, questionable play calling and special teams errors. On the other hand it's clear to me we will dominate the SLC this year. Based on today, we're too damn talented not to sweep the conference.

You may may wind ranked #1 this week by virtue of losses by other contenders, some of which were shockingly lopsided defeats at the hands of the dregs of P5 conferences, and I agree that you will dominate the SLC.

Still, even though your loss had some bright spots, it was to a team that barely escaped with a win against Central Arkansas last season and whose coach is on the hot seat.

[Daytripper]

I wouldn't classify SHSU's weekend as ouch. We outgained a Big 12 school, got more first downs and looked more talented. It's hard to win big games with 4 second half turnovers, questionable play calling and special teams errors. On the other hand it's clear to me we will dominate the SLC this year. Based on today, we're too damn talented not to sweep the conference.

This. We should have won this game. Turnovers and a special teams brain fart were the difference. Oh, and that Longo fella calling plays. Tech never stopped our run game consistently, yet we continued to throw it for no logical reason.

[SFA 93]

I agree this is Sam Houston's conference to win head and shoulders over the rest.

BOTPW attendance may take a hit this season though, unless Bearkat fans buy up all the SFA tickets as well.

[Catatonic]

SLU was pretty impressive as well. Power running game and tough defense. They may challenge Sam Houston.

[lionsrking2]

SLU was pretty impressive as well. Power running game and tough defense. They may challenge Sam Houston.

We don't play each other during the regular season.

[Catatonic]

We don't play each other during the regular season.

Declare a moral victory.:)

We play you both. Margin of victory over common opponent may determine the conference championship.

[lionsrking2]

Declare a moral victory.:)

We play you both. Margin of victory over common opponent may determine the conference championship.

I'd rather play them than not.

[Catatonic]

I'd rather play them than not.

I confess that I do not understand the rationale for the schedule rotation in the Southland.

[TheRevSFA]

I'm glad acu is in the conference but hbu and uiw not so much

[Daytripper]

I'm glad acu is in the conference but hbu and uiw not so much

But HBU and UIW are both 1-0!....:D

[SU DOG]

Penalties, injuries, and turnovers hurt UCA, and the 45-16 score is definitely misleading. They are a FAR better squad than most folks are giving them credit for now. I'm just sayin'.

[Catatonic]

But HBU and UIW are both 1-0!....:D

And Sam is tied for last in the conference standings.:D

[Daytripper]

And Sam is tied for last in the conference standings.:D

:(

[TheRevSFA]

But HBU and UIW are both 1-0!....:D

Yeah but thanks to our latest additions, our scheduling is jacked up

[BEAR]

Penalties, injuries, and turnovers hurt UCA, and the 45-16 score is definitely misleading. They are a FAR better squad than most folks are giving them credit for now. I'm just sayin'.

Thanks. That team didn't look like the UCA team we've watched all year in practices. I didn't realize we had nearly 200 yards in penalties! Anyway Hatcher out coached us and picked on our 5'8" DB. Excellent move. I saw numerous photos of the Bear players interacting with the Bulldog players. Looks like both teams had the game decided in the first quarter after both our QBs got hurt and we're just messing around and having a blast on the field. Some fun photos. xlolx I'll see if I can post some. Anyway, onto Oklahoma State!