SLC Pick'em: Week 5

[BEAR]

Last weeks results:

SFA 41 ACU 30
McNeese 42 UIW 35
SLU 34 NWST 24
SHSU 52 HBU 16
S. Alabama 41 Nicholls 40 (OT)
UCA 28 Ark. State 23


Moving on up: SFA has proven its toughness.
Just strong: Sammy keeps rolling.
One play at a time: UCA has a stout run defense and the offense is starting to click.
So close: Nicholls appears to be the real deal.


This weeks games:

UCA at ACU
SHSU at SFA
HBU at W. Kentucky
Nicholls at McNeese
UIW at Texas State
SLU at Lamar


ACU is struggling to the surprise of many SLC observers. UCA by 14. ACU QB is slinging it! Might keep them in the game.
Sammy and SFA in the BOTPW....anything can happen. I'm a lumberjack fan this week. +3
Nicholls in the hole vs FBS...but maybe not against McNeese. Nicholls by 7.
HBU keeps its nonwinning ways. WKU by 35.
UIW in the upset!
Kade has a field trip to his best run game this year. Lamar by 14.

[TheRevSFA]

Fun games this week

[McNeese75]

Fun games this week

Speak for yourself xlolx Last Chance U comes to town this week xeyebrowx

[Hood]

Speak for yourself xlolx Last Chance U comes to town this week xeyebrowxY'all should be fine. At the end of the day it'll be competitive.

[McNeese75]

Don't be trying to sandbag the sandbaggers :D We know what is coming to town next week and if the Pokes don't clean a few things up it will be train wreck.

[BEAR]

C'mon SLC fans...let's see those predictions!

[Katfan]

we will learn a lot about the SLC this week

UCA by 21
SHSU By 21
WKU by 28
McNeese by 14
Texas State by 7
Lamar by 1

[TheRevSFA]

we will learn a lot about the SLC this week

UCA by 21
SHSU By 21
WKU by 28
McNeese by 14
Texas State by 7
Lamar by 1

I think your SHSU spread is too high, for either side. It's going to be a 7 point game either way.

[BEAR]

I think your SHSU spread is too high, for either side. It's going to be a 7 point game either way.

I agree with that. That game is probably rarely a complete blowout either way.

[TheRevSFA]

I agree with that. That game is probably rarely a complete blowout either way.

The biggest margin of victory is 42-3, SFA winning in 2009. Last year I think the margin was 14, but it is usually a touchdown or less.

[BEAR]

Some stats to think about:

Scoring offense: Sam 51 ppg. UCA 34 ppg. Nicholls 33 ppg.

Scoring defense: UCA 20.2 ppg. Sam 22.7 ppg. NcNeese 24.8 ppg.

Total offense: Sam 632 ypg. ACU 472 ypg. UCA 469 ypg.

Total Defense: UCA 318 ypg. Mcneese 331 ypg. Nicholls and Sam 380 ypg.

Rushing offense: Sam 256 ypg. UCA 213 ypg. HBU 178 ypg.

Rushing defense: UCA 54 ypg. SFA 91 ypg. McNeese 122 ypg.

Sacks: SFA 15 UCA 13 Sam 7

Third down conversions: UCA 45% ACU 43% Sam 42%

Stopping an opponent on 3rd down: UCA allows 18%, McNeese 20, Sam 28

Least penalized: Nicholls 39 ypg.

Most penalized: Sam 78 ypg.

Red zone defense: Opponents have only been in the red zone 7 times against UCA. Most times? NWST and Lamar at 22.

Red zone offense: Lamar has only been in the red zone 2 times. Most time? Sam at 21.

[Katfan]

I think your SHSU spread is too high, for either side. It's going to be a 7 point game either way.
We'll see, I watched the McNeese game and wasn't overly impressed, but anything can happen in football. Last year we had to have to punt returns for a td to win.

I think we learn a lot this week about the conf between this game and the Nichols Vz McNeese game.

[TheRevSFA]

We'll see, I watched the McNeese game and wasn't overly impressed, but anything can happen in football. Last year we had to have to punt returns for a td to win.

I think we learn a lot this week about the conf between this game and the Nichols Vz McNeese game.

To be fair, I've watched your games vs Lamar and HBU and can safely say the same. While your D-Line is great, your secondary is suspect.

If Taylor starts, I think he shreds them.

[TheRevSFA]

Of course I homered my pick

http://thefcswedge.com/slc/slc-week-5-preview/

[BEAR]

The UCA vs ACU game is at ACU.

Unless I missed something. xlolx

UCA only has 2 more home games. Lamar and Nicholls. (which might be a good thing)

[BEAR]

I also heard that UCA was donating tons of school supplies to southern Louisiana for when they go to SLU later this year. I don't know if it is going down there now or if they are collecting more supplies then sending it later. But there are a ton of donations. xthumbsupx

[TheRevSFA]

The UCA vs ACU game is at ACU.

Unless I missed something. xlolx

UCA only has 2 more home games. Lamar and Nicholls. (which might be a good thing)

Thanks Bear..I fixed.

[Catatonic]

Thanks Bear..I fixed.

Abilene. Conway. Won't matter. Either way we are a program in chaos. We lose. Big.

[TheRevSFA]

Abilene. Conway. Won't matter. Either way we are a program in chaos. We lose. Big.

But your student group will start stupid **** on Twitter this week, like they did last week with SFA

[Daytripper]

UCA at ACU - UCA by 17 in the battle of the same letters rearranged
SHSU at SFA - SHSU by 5...homer pick. I am not really comfortable with this prediction.
HBU at W. Kentucky - W. Kentucky as much as they want. I will say 35.
Nicholls at McNeese-Upset special.If it happens, I will no longer complain about the Lake Charles sandbagging..Nicholls by 3.
UIW at Texas State - Texas State is mad because of the beating UH gave them. Tex. State by 24.
SLU at Lamar - Can't really get a handle on either one of these teams, so I'll take the home team...Lamar by 9.

[BEAR]

UCA at ACU - UCA by 17 in the battle of the same letter rearranged
SHSU at SFA - SHSU by 5...homer pick. I am not really comfortable with this prediction.
HBU at W. Kentucky - W. Kentucky as much as they want. I will say 35.
Nicholls at McNeese-Upset special.If it happens, I will no longer complain about the Lake Charles sandbagging..Nicholls by 3.
UIW at Texas State - Texas State is mad because of the beating UH gave them. Tex. State by 24.
SLU at Lamar - Can't really get a handle on either one of these teams, so I'll take the home team...Lamar by 9.

I call it the mirror game. xlolx

[BEAR]

Thanks Bear..I fixed.

Dang it...I knew another school was going to take the Stripes idea....so has ACU reversed the stripes? xlolx Try a complete edit. Good work by the way! thanks for the weekly write ups! xthumbsupx

[TheRevSFA]

Dang it...I knew another school was going to take the Stripes idea....so has ACU reversed the stripes? xlolx Try a complete edit. Good work by the way! thanks for the weekly write ups! xthumbsupx

I should leave it in there to be a dick. I had forgotten I mentioned my favorite field in FCS.....

[BEAR]

I should leave it in there to be a dick. I had forgotten I mentioned my favorite field in FCS.....
xlolx

[Katfan]

[QUOTE=TheRevSFA;2383254]To be fair, I've watched your games vs Lamar and HBU and can safely say the same. While your D-Line is great, your secondary is suspect.

If Taylor starts, I think he shreds them.[/QUOTE

i agree that's why I hope Conque starts, then it won't matter how bad our secondary is.

I really expect a slugfest that will go to the wire but gotta get people talking

[SFA 93]

SFA by 13 (feeling lucky)

Offense

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtSQ8zkUMAAtOjm.jpg
QB:#18 Hunter Taylor 6-1; 192 (Sr.)
G:3;ATT:56;CMP:37;CP%:.66%;YDS:481;TD:6;INT:0

Last few games with Taylor at QB

2015
#21 McNeese State: CMP:19;ATT:33;YDS:187; TD:2; INT:0; SCK:0 L
@#21 SLU: CMP:20;ATT:37;YDS:214; TD:3; INT:0; SCK:0 W
@HBU CMP:5;ATT:7;YDS:58; TD:0; INT:0; SCK:0 W

2016
@Texas Tech CMP:3;ATT:6;YDS:66; TD:1; INT:0; SCK:1 L
@#13 McNeese State CMP:3;ATT:4;YDS:39; TD:1; INT:0; SCK:0 W
Abilene Christian CMP:31;ATT:46;YDS:376; TD:4; INT:0; SCK:1 W

G:6;CMP:81;ATT:133;YDS:940; TD:11; INT:0; SCK:2

RB:#23 Joshawa West 5-10; 194 (Sr.)
G:4;ATT:53;YDS:246;AVG:4.6;TD:0/REC:12;YDS:75;TD:0

OL:#76 Cooper Williams 6-4; 277 (Fr.)
G:4
OL:#60 Shane Roberson 6-2; 304 (Jr.)
G:4
OL:#68 Anthony Pullins 6-3; 300 (Sr.)
G:4
OL:#52 A.J. Brown 6-2; 305 (R/Fr.)
G:4
OL:#72 Travis Wiggins 6-3; 300 (Sr.)
G:4

WR:#5 Justice Liggins 6-1; 210 (Sr.)
G:4;REC:22;YDS:273;TD:1
WR:#9 Trae Hart 5-11; 175 (Jr.)
G:4;REC:15;YDS:182;TD:1/PRTD:1
WR:#89 Kiki Hill 6-2; 216 (R/Fr.)
G:4;REC:8;YDS:73;TD:1

TE:#87 Nick Jones 6-4; 248 (Jr.)
G:4;REC:5;YDS:73;TD:2

DEFENSE

DE:#13 John Franklin 6-4; 278 (Jr.)
G:4;TKL:14;TFL:7.0;SCK:3.5;FF:1;FR:1;PBU:0;INT:0;Q BH:4
DT:#73 Shaq Anderson 6-1; 305 (So.)
G:4;TKL:14;TFL:1.0;SCK:0.5;FF:0;FR:0;PBU:0;INT:0;Q BH:1
DT:#93 Lamont Alexander 6-3; 300 (So.)
G:4;TKL:14;TFL:1.0;SCK:1.0;FF:0;FR:0;PBU:0;INT:0;Q BH:0
DE:#97 Kedrick Harrison 6-2; 246 (Sr.)
G:4;TKL:12;TFL:6.0;SCK:4.0;FF:1;FR:0;PBU:1;INT:0;Q BH:2

LB:#49 Price Miller 6-1; 228 (Sr.)
G:4;TKL:33;TFL:2.0;SCK:0.0;FF:1;FR:1;PBU:1;INT:1;Q BH:0
LB:#4 George Stone III 6-1; 225 (Sr.)
G:4;TKL:28;TFL:1.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:1;PBU:2;INT:0;Q BH:0

S:#28 Marion Walls 5-10; 196 (Jr.)
G:4;TKL:19;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:1;FR:0;PBU:3;INT:0;Q BH:1

CB:#8 Trent Perriman 5-11; 184 (Jr.)
G:4;TKL:13;TFL:0.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;PBU:2;INT:0;Q BH:0
S:#33 Alize Ward 5-10; 203 (R/Fr.)
G:4;TKL:20;TFL:0.5;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;PBU:1;INT:1;Q BH:2
S:#6 Zack Starnes 5-9; 184 (Sr.)
G:4;TKL:17;TFL:0.5;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:2;PBU:2;INT:1;Q BH:0
CB:#11 Aaron Foy 5-11; 184 (Jr.)
G:3;TKL:7;TFL:1.0;SCK:0.0;FF:0;FR:0;PBU:1;INT:0;QB H:0

ST:

K:#36 Storm Ruiz 5-10; 160 (R/Fr.)
G:4;FGA:8;FGM:7;LNG:44

P:#45 Caleb Lewallen 5-10; 190 (So.)
G:4;P:35;YDS:1,335;AVG:38.1;IN20:7;TB:1

PR:#9 Trae Hart 5-11; 175 (Jr.)
PRTD:1

KR:#30 Trevon Smith 5-10; 184 (So.)

[McNeese75]

If SFA starts Conque, they deserve the assbeating that will follow xasswhipx

[Katfan]

If SFA starts Conque, they deserve the assbeating that will follow xasswhipx
Are you talking about the preseason all conference qb?

[TheRevSFA]

Are you talking about the preseason all conference qb?

People make mistakes.

[McNeese75]

Are you talking about the preseason all conference qb?
Well, I ain't talking about his Daddy lol

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[eiu1999]

UCA at ACU
SHSU at SFA
HBU at W. Kentucky
Nicholls at McNeese
UIW at Texas State
SLU at Lamar

[BisonTru]

UCA at ACU
SHSU at SFA
HBU at W. Kentucky
Nicholls at McNeese
UIW at Texas State
SLU at Lamar

[Daytripper]

I like the fact that the Bearkats seem to be the underdog in this according to AGSers. This game should go a long way in defining where SHSU really belongs in the poll.

[SFA 93]

Taylor will start for the Jacks!

https://twitter.com/LauraSadler2/status/780845864801689600

[BEAR]

He he must be injured. Has to be.

[BEAR]

I'm going to Lake Charles in a couple of weeks. Any SLC fans have a hotel they prefer?

[TheRevSFA]

I'm going to Lake Charles in a couple of weeks. Any SLC fans have a hotel they prefer?

L'auberge. Go hit the craps tables

[BEAR]

It's nearly $250 + a night! Looks good but man I want to enjoy local foods and tour the place not spend all the money on the hotel. Plus I got two kids with me...

[TheRevSFA]

It's nearly $250 + a night! Looks good but man I want to enjoy local foods and tour the place not spend all the money on the hotel. Plus I got two kids with me...

Go eat at Darrel's poboys

[BEAR]

Go eat at Darrel's poboys

Heard about that place. I'm sure FPC will give me the scoop.

[Nickels]

I like the fact that the Bearkats seem to be the underdog in this according to AGSers. This game should go a long way in defining where SHSU really belongs in the poll.
They pick against us a vast majority of time...and we continue to prove them wrong.

[lionsrking2]

It's nearly $250 + a night! Looks good but man I want to enjoy local foods and tour the place not spend all the money on the hotel. Plus I got two kids with me...

I usually stay at the Springhill Suites when I'm in LC. Relatively new property ... solid. There's a Residence Inn and Courtyard also.

[McNeese75]

Plenty of new hotel properties in Lake Charles near the casinos, go to your favorite booking site and get the best price

[McNeese75]

UCA -21 at ACU
SHSU - 7 at SFA
HBU at W. Kentucky -28
Nicholls at McNeese -10
UIW at Texas State -35
SLU -14 at Lamar

[McNeese72]

If I was you guys, I wouldn't be picking McNeese this week. We have turned into a one dimensional team because with our OL, we can't seem to get a decent running game going.

Doc

[Katfan]

If I was you guys, I wouldn't be picking McNeese this week. We have turned into a one dimensional team because with our OL, we can't seem to get a decent running game going.

Doc
Or Pass protect. I still think you guys win. I'm not sold on Nichols just yet. They've competed with Defense and special teams. Not generating much offense! we'll find out Saturday.

[Catatonic]

UCA at ACU. Can't pick my team until they play a complete game.
SHSU at SFA
HBU at W. Kentucky
Nicholls at McNeese
UIW at Texas State
SLU at Lamar

[lionsrking2]

Or Pass protect. I still think you guys win. I'm not sold on Nichols just yet. They've competed with Defense and special teams. Not generating much offense! we'll find out Saturday.

For the record, Nicholls has played only one FCS opponent and put up 500 yards and 28 offensive points (35 total). For comparison, against the same FCS opponent, McNeese had 370 yards of total offense and 28 offensive points (42 total). All games aren't the same, and circumstances play out differently, but Nicholls is capable of doing enough offensively to complement what has proven to be a very good FCS defense early in the season. The construct of their schedule doesn't do them any favors but they are a legitimate threat from what I've seen.

[The_Raven]

Not sure about the other scores around the SLC but Sam is going to win 52-21.. (They will win by 21 points or more)

[LIONFAN07]

I am interested to see how this season in the league plays out. I'm not sure who really are the best teams. I think everyone has some strengths and weaknesses. Right now I'm going on record and schedule I would say UCA. The Samford loss at home is the only that hurts them. But not much Samford might be good even with Chattanooga loss. We will know a lot more in 2 weeks. Heck we will know a lot Sunday morning.

[BEAR]

I am interested to see how this season in the league plays out. I'm not sure who really are the best teams. I think everyone has some strengths and weaknesses. Right now I'm going on record and schedule I would say UCA. The Samford loss at home is the only that hurts them. But not much Samford might be good even with Chattanooga loss. We will know a lot more in 2 weeks. Heck we will know a lot Sunday morning.

Well, you're right. Two turnovers that converted to 14 points and we lose by 6. Last year we lost by 30+ to them. Improvement but in the end it's the Ws that matter. xsmhx

[Katfan]

Well, you're right. Two turnovers that converted to 14 points and we lose by 6. Last year we lost by 30+ to them. Improvement but in the end it's the Ws that matter. xsmhx
Based on record to date, I think UCA is one of the best teams in conference. With us playing SFA and Nichols playing McNeese, we should learn a lot this week. At least you guys will know who your competing with for the title

[BEAR]

Based on record to date, I think UCA is one of the best teams in conference. With us playing SFA and Nichols playing McNeese, we should learn a lot this week. At least you guys will know who your competing with for the title

The SLC scares me.

Nicholls...are they that good?

SFA.... winning.

Sammy....just keeps winning.

McNeese..looks down but some matchups bring out the best even in teams that appear to be down.

And of course you get that "upset" game. Sam had one last year.

Man this league is fun...xlolx

[Katfan]

The SLC scares me.

Nicholls...are they that good?

SFA.... winning.

Sammy....just keeps winning.

McNeese..looks down but some matchups bring out the best even in teams that appear to be down.

And of course you get that "upset" game. Sam had one last year.

Man this league is fun...xlolx
We always have a bad game or 2. Thank God it wasn't HBU or Lamar this year. It is a little scarier this year with the Nichols wild card they may just crash the party.

[Daytripper]

I usually stay at the Springhill Suites when I'm in LC. Relatively new property ... solid. There's a Residence Inn and Courtyard also.

Go eat at Steamboat Bills.

[lionsrking2]

Go eat at Steamboat Bills.

Eat there all the time. Darrell's is great too.

[pokefan02]

Steamboat Bill's is to expensive

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[BEAR]

Alright SLC fans...any injuries we need to know about?

Lots of Bears bruised up after our FBS game...but no "injuries" that I can recall seeing during the game or announced at the bear backers meeting. Of course bruising can slow you down too. xlolx

[Daytripper]

Alright SLC fans...any injuries we need to know about?

Lots of Bears bruised up after our FBS game...but no "injuries" that I can recall seeing during the game or announced at the bear backers meeting. Of course bruising can slow you down too. xlolx

Starting O-lineman Mitchell Watanabe is out for this game with an ankle sprain.

[MR. CHICKEN]

CENTRAL ARKANSAS
SAM HOUSTON STATE
WESTERN KENTUCKY
MCNEESE STATE
TEXAS STATE
LAMAR

[BEAR]

Hey... a real live prediction! xlolx

[Sammy94]

UCA by 24
SHSU By 10
WKU by 35
McNeese by 6
Texas State by 13
Lamar by 9

[BEAR]

Alright..which fans will be singing this song when the game is over??!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGbqGkS1c2w

[Sammy94]

Alright..which fans will be singing this song when the game is over??!!

Not sure they will be singing anything but there will be lots of basketball talk in Nac after Sat.

[Katfan]

I think your SHSU spread is too high, for either side. It's going to be a 7 point game either way.
Thanks for your insight but I actually watch film and break down games. In hindsight something for you to think about, you were blown out by Texas tech a team that we competed with very well and put up over 600 yards offense last year. And we are much better this year! Our Lines are very good. As I've said, our secondary is our weak point and we were beaten quite often in the game but neither qb had the opportunity to throw comfortably to them. I actually think you will have a tough time with Lamar but I think you can stack the box and make them throw and you will have the advantage. Your wideouts are big and physical Conque just doesn't have a qb to tak advantage of it against a good team. Good luck with the rest of your season

[Katfan]

If I was you guys, I wouldn't be picking McNeese this week. We have turned into a one dimensional team because with our OL, we can't seem to get a decent running game going.

Doc
Keep the faith

[Katfan]

Not sure they will be singing anything but there will be lots of basketball talk in Nac after Sat.
Apparently they started talking basketball on Thursday. I hear their president wanted to trade some basket win as for a football win.

[Katfan]

Based on record to date, I think UCA is one of the best teams in conference. With us playing SFA and Nichols playing McNeese, we should learn a lot this week. At least you guys will know who your competing with for the title
Now you know!

[McNeese75]

Now you know!

Yep, I think we were all put on notice what we can expect when playing the Kats this year xtroublex

[BEAR]

It's a race to remain undefeated til the last game of the season.

Sammy has an easier path...

Games to win until the playoffs: 4/6

[TheRevSFA]

It's a race to remain undefeated til the last game of the season.

Sammy has an easier path...

Games to win until the playoffs: 4/6

I would have said that UCA had a brutal stretch to end conference play with SFA, Nicholls, and Sam....

then today happened

[Katfan]

It's a race to remain undefeated til the last game of the season.

Sammy has an easier path...

Games to win until the playoffs: 4/6
Setting up for a really big game, but there's a lot of games to be played first.

[Katfan]

For the record, Nicholls has played only one FCS opponent and put up 500 yards and 28 offensive points (35 total). For comparison, against the same FCS opponent, McNeese had 370 yards of total offense and 28 offensive points (42 total). All games aren't the same, and circumstances play out differently, but Nicholls is capable of doing enough offensively to complement what has proven to be a very good FCS defense early in the season. The construct of their schedule doesn't do them any favors but they are a legitimate threat from what I've seen.
OK

[McNeese75]

I doubt UCA is going to go through clean. Sam on the other hand, chances are good.

[BEAR]

Setting up for a really big game, but there's a lot of games to be played first.

There is no doubt! I dont see UCA comng through it cleanly either. But even so, one loss going into it and the Bears can play spoiler. xlolx

[McNeese75]

Lotta spoilers in the SLC xlolx We just have to sort out if there are any real contenders.

[katstrapper]

After yesterdays games.......

SHSU offense is the real deal. 632yds and 63 points...xnodx What I dont understand is how did SFA beat McNeese? SFA looked slow to me.

UCA is a serious contender and McNeese flexed their muscles yesterday to show they are still a conference contender as well.

Everybody else in SLC..... meh!! ACU has taken a dive as well as NW St. Remainder of the conference is average at best.

I think SHSU has a great chance to run the table , but must get by McNeese and UCA. As long as they stay focused and the defense continues to improve, SHSU will make another deep run in the playoffs.

[McNeese75]

After yesterdays games.......

SHSU offense is the real deal. 632yds and 63 points...xnodx What I dont understand is how did SFA beat McNeese? SFA looked slow to me.

UCA is a serious contender and McNeese flexed their muscles yesterday to show they are still a conference contender as well.

Everybody else in SLC..... meh!! ACU has taken a dive as well as NW St. Remainder of the conference is average at best.

I think SHSU has a great chance to run the table , but must get by McNeese and UCA. As long as they stay focused and the defense continues to improve, SHSU will make another deep run in the playoffs.


McNeese has still not completely defined itself on either side of the ball. The running game has been less than adequate with the young offensive line but the passing attack is starting to look like the best ever. As the season goes on things should improve (like everyone usually does). If they cut down on critical mistakes (cost them both losses this year), develop a running game to keep D's honest, and the defense continues to improve who knows. If they do not step up, there are at least 2 more conference losses in their future.

[Hood]

Nicholls just doesn't win at The Hole. Wish I could have been there/watched. Had a wedding to attend.