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cx500d

July 8th, 2018, 08:23 AM

Who needs to wait on Fall camp to get ready?

https://twitter.com/i/status/1014193032030228480

Looks like UND minus the purple

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SFA 93

July 8th, 2018, 10:39 AM

Southeastern Louisiana (FCS): Per source, Frank Scelfo has hired Lake Erie (D-II – OH) offensive coordinator Ross Jenkins to the staff.

McCowboys

July 8th, 2018, 02:32 PM

Might be our next SLC member.

Purple Conference
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhdOgDaVMAA5Mq_.jpg

The fact they are purple is reason enough to ban them from the SLC forever!

McCowboys

July 8th, 2018, 02:49 PM

Isn't a purple field a peresonal foul in the NCAA? That's roughing the player's eyes and deserves at least a 15 yard penalty... :D

Speaking of turf, any new pics of your new turf and cleaned up stands? Have they finished all they were going to do?

A Cowboy fan (Bob Phillips) shot an aerial video and some still shots of the field. The pressure washing is underway. Someone (I think it was Keith Zembower on his daily blog) posted a picture of some men working on it a few days ago, but not much to see as it looks as though they had just started. https://www.facebook.com/YoBob/videos/pcb.1917655341626640/10213912589901465/?type=3&theater&ifg=1

The new turf is certainly welcome after the nasty stuff the Cowboys have been playing on for the last few years.

McNeese fans are also very excited about the new Health & Human Performance building (basketball and volleyball arena) which is under construction and should be completed in the not to distant future.

Outsider1

July 8th, 2018, 11:03 PM

The arial shots look good. I knew the powerwashing was planned, but didn't know how far along it was. I didn't know about the HHP building. That will be a nice addition. Thanks for the updates.

Panther88

July 9th, 2018, 10:10 AM

The Purple Reign Division

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgOPCGwUYAEFFNv.jpghttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhdOgDaVMAA5Mq_.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhM5N29UYAAUcwF.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dfl-BhWUYAY7Hif.jpg
https://www.natchitoches.com/sites/default/files/NSU%20Football.jpg
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QTuVtGNfisk/maxresdefault.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e3/North_Alabama_Lions_logo.svg/1200px-North_Alabama_Lions_logo.svg.png
https://media.giphy.com/media/Jnj7ptyE7J9II/giphy.gif

*brings a tear to P88's eye*

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... purple division.... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....

McNeese75

July 9th, 2018, 03:50 PM

Frickin Barney Division LOL

Daytripper

July 9th, 2018, 06:57 PM

Frickin Barney Division LOL

I prefer the "PRINCE" division....

https://media2.giphy.com/media/Ei3G8yXq8mB0s/giphy.gif

TheRevSFA

July 9th, 2018, 08:25 PM

Frickin Barney Division LOL

We all can’t look like the outside of a Long John Silvers

FormerPokeCenter

July 10th, 2018, 10:35 AM

We all can’t look like the outside of a Long John Silvers

No, no you can't...

Y'all just look like somebody spilled Purple Drank everywhere...

SFA 93

July 10th, 2018, 10:40 AM

Media Day coming up and the players representing their schools will be revealed this week.

For @ACUFootball (https://twitter.com/ACUFootball). It'll be QB Luke Anthony and DT Dante Hibbert meeting the press.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhsRULFUYAA9s7G.jpg

Sammy94

July 10th, 2018, 11:22 AM

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28019&stc=1

BEAR

July 10th, 2018, 11:42 AM

We all can’t look like the outside of a Long John Silvers

I noticed WalMart is going to McNeese colors now. Wonder if they have an exec with Cowboy ties...

https://farm9.static.flickr.com/8010/29760739331_ab2bc3c16d_b.jpg

xsmiley_wix

BEAR

July 10th, 2018, 03:04 PM

For Central Arkansas, it'll be DE Chris Terrell and RB Carlos Blackman

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28021&stc=1

Wildcat1997

July 10th, 2018, 05:44 PM

Wildcat1997

July 10th, 2018, 05:45 PM

Our 2018 roster is up but it is missing some players. I think they are updating it as time goes on. https://acusports.com/roster.aspx?roster=289&path=football

SFA 93

July 10th, 2018, 07:39 PM

McNeese75

July 10th, 2018, 09:05 PM

I noticed WalMart is going to McNeese colors now. Wonder if they have an exec with Cowboy ties...

https://farm9.static.flickr.com/8010/29760739331_ab2bc3c16d_b.jpg

xsmiley_wix

Well if we did, we would sure as hell be buying better players :D

McNeese72

July 10th, 2018, 09:26 PM

I noticed WalMart is going to McNeese colors now. Wonder if they have an exec with Cowboy ties...

https://farm9.static.flickr.com/8010/29760739331_ab2bc3c16d_b.jpg

xsmiley_wix

Nah! That is a Southern University blue not a McNeese blue.

Doc

Daytripper

July 11th, 2018, 08:56 AM

Current SHSU roster. Lots of seniors on the team.

http://www.gobearkats.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&SPID=11345&SPSID=92958

2
Tyler Scott (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209517063&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-9
185
RSr.
Red Oak, Texas (Red Oak HS)

7
Adrian Contreras (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244497&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
S
5-10
200
Sr.
Georgetown, Texas (East View HS)

12
Spencer Williams (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634591&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-4
250
Sr.
Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS / Missouri)

14
Davion Davis (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244501&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-11
180
Sr.
Hutto, Texas (Hutto HS)

18
Craig Williams Jr. (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211547431&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
5-9
175
Sr.
New Orleans, La. (St. Augustine HS / Fresno City College)

19
Darius Mouton (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634512&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
5-9
175
Sr.
Houston, Texas (Galena Park North Shore HS / UNLV)

21
JaColbie Butler (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211662936&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
RB
5-9
175
Sr.
Pearland, Texas (Pearland HS / UTSA)

25
Hunter Brown (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244507&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-1
225
Sr.
Weston, Fla. (Cypress Bay HS / West Virginia)

28
Anthony Johnson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244506&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
CB
6-0
220
Sr.
Cibolo, Texas (Steele HS)

34
Remus Bulmer (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244496&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
RB
5-7
185
Sr.
Missouri City, Texas (Ridge Point HS)

39
Tre Honshtein (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210964490&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
K
6-1
205
Sr.
Georgetown, Texas (East View HS)

49
Derick Roberson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220015&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DE
6-4
250
Sr.
San Antonio, Texas (Brennan HS / Texas)

66
Mitchell Watanabe (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244510&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
330
Sr.
San Antonio, Texas (Brennan HS)

67
Chris Stewart (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634511&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-2
270
Sr.
Petal, Miss. (Petal HS / Wake Forest)

68
Tristan Wendt (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211123168&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-0
285
Sr.
Schulenberg, Texas (Schulenberg HS)

79
Sam Spencer (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209606393&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
295
Sr.
Dallas, Texas (Samuell HS)

84
Josh Moore (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634403&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
TE
6-4
255
Sr.
Olathe, Kan. (Olathe North HS / Missouri)

90
Sekou Clark (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211547435&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-4
260
Sr.
Denton, Texas (Ryan HS / Trinity Valley CC)

8
Jaylen Harris (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210285789&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-7
155
RJr.
Cibolo, Texas (Steele HS)

10
Mike Dare (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211694203&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
QB
6-6
225
RJr.
Elmwood, N.J. (Elmwood Park Memorial HS / Lackawanna College / Rutgers)

24
Will Lockett (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211734046&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
5-11
185
RJr.
Houston, Texas (Manvel HS / UCLA)

51
Matt Burrell (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211734047&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-3
306
RJr.
Woodbridge, Va. (Hylton HS / Ohio State)

1
Erick Fowler (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211658798&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-1
240
Jr.
Austin, Texas (Manor HS / Texas )

5
Marquis Bates (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220026&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
6-5
211
Jr.
Edna, Texas (Edna HS)

13
Daniel Adams (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244490&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
5-11
178
Jr.
Jasper, Texas (Jasper HS)

15
Coree Compton (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169517&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
6-3
187
Jr.
Garland, Texas (Garland HS)

16
Ernest Harris
S
6-2
200
Jr.
Thomasville, Ga. (Thomas County Central HS / Bakersfield JC)

32
Royce See (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169535&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
S
6-0
187
Jr.
Shepherd, Texas (Shepherd HS)

35
Javon Collins (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211549005&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
CB
5-9
175
Jr.
Garland, Texas (Sachse HS)

36
DJ Curtis (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719123&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-1
220
Jr.
St. Charles, Mo. (Francis Howell HS / Iowa Western CC)

37
Cameron Hearn (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220028&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
P
6-2
240
Jr.
Gunter, Texas (Gunter HS)

38
Tucker Addington (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220016&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DS
6-2
217
Jr.
New Braunfels, Texas (Canyon HS)

48
Mark Fernandez (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220017&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
TE
6-3
220
Jr.
Alvin, Texas (Alvin HS)

55
Carter Starcke (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220029&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
5-10
190
Jr.
The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS)

56
Earl Allen
OL
6-2
290
Jr.
Walnut, Calif. (Rowland HS / East Los Angeles College)

57
Bryson Wallace (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244594&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DE
6-0
245
Jr.
Mansfield, Texas (Lake Ridge HS)

62
Eric David (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244500&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
282
Jr.
Richmond, Texas (Foster HS)

71
Tyler Edwards (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244502&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
320
Jr.
Buna, Texas (Buna HS)

73
Ty Barrett (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211419190&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
303
Jr.
Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS / TCU)

76
Zack Kinninger (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634918&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-6
307
Jr.
Cypress, Texas (Cy Ranch HS / Fresno State)

81
Nathan Stewart (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169541&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-11
175
Jr.
Dallas, Texas (Bryan Adams HS)

85
Woody Brandom (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211694205&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
TE
6-4
240
Jr.
Corona, Calif. (Santiago HS / Riverside CC / Montana State)

86
Cody Brewer (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169503&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
TE
6-6
248
Jr.
Corpus Christi, Texas (Flour Bluff HS)

89
Daegen Fowler (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244503&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
TE
6-3
246
Jr.
Lago Vista, Texas (Lago Vista HS)

92
Scean Mustin (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719122&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DT
6-3
310
Jr.
Fontana, Calif. (Orange Lutheran HS / Citrus College)

93
Brandon Jackson Jr. (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169527&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-1
290
Jr.
Port Arthur, Texas (Memorial HS)

95
Ty Vaimaona (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211734064&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DE
6-1
240
Jr.
Fountain Valley, Calif. (Fountain Valley HS / Golden West College)

97
Xavier Lofton (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719111&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-2
295
Jr.
Torrance, Calif. (West Torrance HS / El Camino College)

29
Danzell Sims (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169540&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-0
200
RSo.
Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS)

42
Connor Crow (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211658293&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
K
5-10
165
RSo.
Houston, Texas (Bay Area Christian / Stephen F. Austin)

72
Kevin Sprinkles (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220021&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
290
RSo.
Little Elm, Texas (Little Elm HS)

Donovan Boyce (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211419101&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-11
161
RSo.
Mansfield, Texas (Mansfield HS / Arkansas State)

9
Jaylen Thomas (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634402&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
5-9
165
So.
Houston, Texas (North Shore HS)

17
Ke'Shon Murray
DB
5-9
190
So.
Fort Myers, Fla. (Georgia Prep Sprots Academy)

22
Zyon McCollum (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632194&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
6-3
180
So.
Galveston, Texas (Ball HS)

23
Tristin McCollum (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632195&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
6-1
182
So.
Galveston, Texas (Ball HS)

26
Kyran Jackson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632091&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
RB
5-8
180
So.
Fort Worth, Texas (South Hills HS)

33
Markel Perry (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632196&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-5
190
So.
Beaumont, Texas (Ozen HS)

52
Colby Thomas (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632199&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-1
280
So.
Manvel, Texas (Manvel HS)

82
Tevyn Stevenson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632293&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-11
185
So.
Allen, Texas (Allen HS)

87
Henry Young (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211734055&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-9
175
So.
Seguin, Texas (Seguin HS / Texas A&M-Kingsville)

3
Eric Schmid (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632190&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
QB
6-1
165
RFr.
The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS)

11
Ty Brock (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632193&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
QB
6-4
200
RFr.
College Station, Texas (College Station HS)

50
Drew Mahlen (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632198&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-0
200
RFr.
Huntsville, Texas (Huntsville HS)

64
Ben Bankston (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211718879&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-2
280
RFr.
Waller, Texas (Waller HS)

70
Luke Melton (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632200&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-3
322
RFr.
Celina, Texas (Celina HS)

75
Connor Hay (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211718880&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-2
285
RFr.
Katy, Texas (Taylor HS)

78
Jude Richardson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169531&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-2
315
RFr.
Norman, Okla. (North HS)

80
Caleb Jolivette (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632291&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-8
160
RFr.
Manvel, Texas (Manvel HS)

83
Quan Ardoin (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632294&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-9
160
RFr.
Baytown, Texas (Sterling HS)

96
Osi Odume (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632390&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-1
250
RFr.
Alief, Texas (Taylor HS)

98
Moses Johnson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632203&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-4
255
RFr.
Sugar Land, Texas (Fort Bend Austin HS)

6
Dewaylon Ingram (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719109&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
6-1
175
Fr.
Carthage, Texas (Carthage HS)

20
Alex Williams (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719114&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
RB
5-11
185
Fr.
Pasadena, Texas (Memorial HS)

27
Donovan Williams (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719113&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
RB
6-0
185
Fr.
Paris, Texas (Paris HS)

31
Immanuel Sutton (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719112&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
S
6-1
175
Fr.
Fort Worth, Texas (Keller Fossil Ridge HS)

40
Evrin Hawkins (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719124&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
S
5-10
160
Fr.
Angleton, Texas (Angleton HS)

43
Bryson Porzenski (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719121&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
K
6-0
170
Fr.
Charlotte, N.C. (Providence HS)

47
Matt McRobert (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719120&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
P
6-3
200
Fr.
Berorwa, Australia

53
Randell Turner (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719116&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DE
6-3
238
Fr.
Corona, Calif. (Norco HS)

58
LJ Salazar
DE
6-2
220
Fr.
Corpus Christi, Texas (Veteran's Memorial HS)

63
Brandon Kemper (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719118&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-5
270
Fr.
Corona, Calif. (Norco HS)

74
Brian Roy (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719119&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-3
265
Fr.
Port Arthur, Texas (Memorial HS)

77
Peyton Fifield (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719336&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
260
Fr.
The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS)

80
Dee Bowens (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719125&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-7
170
Fr.
Carthage, Texas (Carthage HS)

99
Roscoe Jones (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719110&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-1
265
Fr.
Dallas, Texas (Bishop Dunne HS)

- - - Updated - - -

Current SHSU roster. Lots of seniors on the team.

http://www.gobearkats.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&SPID=11345&SPSID=92958

2
Tyler Scott (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209517063&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-9
185
RSr.
Red Oak, Texas (Red Oak HS)

7
Adrian Contreras (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244497&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
S
5-10
200
Sr.
Georgetown, Texas (East View HS)

12
Spencer Williams (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634591&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-4
250
Sr.
Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS / Missouri)

14
Davion Davis (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244501&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-11
180
Sr.
Hutto, Texas (Hutto HS)

18
Craig Williams Jr. (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211547431&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
5-9
175
Sr.
New Orleans, La. (St. Augustine HS / Fresno City College)

19
Darius Mouton (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634512&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
5-9
175
Sr.
Houston, Texas (Galena Park North Shore HS / UNLV)

21
JaColbie Butler (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211662936&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
RB
5-9
175
Sr.
Pearland, Texas (Pearland HS / UTSA)

25
Hunter Brown (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244507&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-1
225
Sr.
Weston, Fla. (Cypress Bay HS / West Virginia)

28
Anthony Johnson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244506&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
CB
6-0
220
Sr.
Cibolo, Texas (Steele HS)

34
Remus Bulmer (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244496&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
RB
5-7
185
Sr.
Missouri City, Texas (Ridge Point HS)

39
Tre Honshtein (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210964490&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
K
6-1
205
Sr.
Georgetown, Texas (East View HS)

49
Derick Roberson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220015&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DE
6-4
250
Sr.
San Antonio, Texas (Brennan HS / Texas)

66
Mitchell Watanabe (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244510&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
330
Sr.
San Antonio, Texas (Brennan HS)

67
Chris Stewart (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634511&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-2
270
Sr.
Petal, Miss. (Petal HS / Wake Forest)

68
Tristan Wendt (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211123168&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-0
285
Sr.
Schulenberg, Texas (Schulenberg HS)

79
Sam Spencer (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209606393&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
295
Sr.
Dallas, Texas (Samuell HS)

84
Josh Moore (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634403&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
TE
6-4
255
Sr.
Olathe, Kan. (Olathe North HS / Missouri)

90
Sekou Clark (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211547435&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-4
260
Sr.
Denton, Texas (Ryan HS / Trinity Valley CC)

8
Jaylen Harris (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210285789&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-7
155
RJr.
Cibolo, Texas (Steele HS)

10
Mike Dare (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211694203&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
QB
6-6
225
RJr.
Elmwood, N.J. (Elmwood Park Memorial HS / Lackawanna College / Rutgers)

24
Will Lockett (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211734046&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
5-11
185
RJr.
Houston, Texas (Manvel HS / UCLA)

51
Matt Burrell (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211734047&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-3
306
RJr.
Woodbridge, Va. (Hylton HS / Ohio State)

1
Erick Fowler (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211658798&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-1
240
Jr.
Austin, Texas (Manor HS / Texas )

5
Marquis Bates (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220026&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
6-5
211
Jr.
Edna, Texas (Edna HS)

13
Daniel Adams (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244490&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
5-11
178
Jr.
Jasper, Texas (Jasper HS)

15
Coree Compton (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169517&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
6-3
187
Jr.
Garland, Texas (Garland HS)

16
Ernest Harris
S
6-2
200
Jr.
Thomasville, Ga. (Thomas County Central HS / Bakersfield JC)

32
Royce See (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169535&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
S
6-0
187
Jr.
Shepherd, Texas (Shepherd HS)

35
Javon Collins (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211549005&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
CB
5-9
175
Jr.
Garland, Texas (Sachse HS)

36
DJ Curtis (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719123&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-1
220
Jr.
St. Charles, Mo. (Francis Howell HS / Iowa Western CC)

37
Cameron Hearn (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220028&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
P
6-2
240
Jr.
Gunter, Texas (Gunter HS)

38
Tucker Addington (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220016&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DS
6-2
217
Jr.
New Braunfels, Texas (Canyon HS)

48
Mark Fernandez (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220017&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
TE
6-3
220
Jr.
Alvin, Texas (Alvin HS)

55
Carter Starcke (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220029&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
5-10
190
Jr.
The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS)

56
Earl Allen
OL
6-2
290
Jr.
Walnut, Calif. (Rowland HS / East Los Angeles College)

57
Bryson Wallace (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244594&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DE
6-0
245
Jr.
Mansfield, Texas (Lake Ridge HS)

62
Eric David (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244500&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
282
Jr.
Richmond, Texas (Foster HS)

71
Tyler Edwards (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244502&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
320
Jr.
Buna, Texas (Buna HS)

73
Ty Barrett (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211419190&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
303
Jr.
Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS / TCU)

76
Zack Kinninger (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634918&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-6
307
Jr.
Cypress, Texas (Cy Ranch HS / Fresno State)

81
Nathan Stewart (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169541&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-11
175
Jr.
Dallas, Texas (Bryan Adams HS)

85
Woody Brandom (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211694205&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
TE
6-4
240
Jr.
Corona, Calif. (Santiago HS / Riverside CC / Montana State)

86
Cody Brewer (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169503&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
TE
6-6
248
Jr.
Corpus Christi, Texas (Flour Bluff HS)

89
Daegen Fowler (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=210244503&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
TE
6-3
246
Jr.
Lago Vista, Texas (Lago Vista HS)

92
Scean Mustin (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719122&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DT
6-3
310
Jr.
Fontana, Calif. (Orange Lutheran HS / Citrus College)

93
Brandon Jackson Jr. (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169527&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-1
290
Jr.
Port Arthur, Texas (Memorial HS)

95
Ty Vaimaona (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211734064&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DE
6-1
240
Jr.
Fountain Valley, Calif. (Fountain Valley HS / Golden West College)

97
Xavier Lofton (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719111&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-2
295
Jr.
Torrance, Calif. (West Torrance HS / El Camino College)

29
Danzell Sims (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169540&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-0
200
RSo.
Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS)

42
Connor Crow (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211658293&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
K
5-10
165
RSo.
Houston, Texas (Bay Area Christian / Stephen F. Austin)

72
Kevin Sprinkles (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211220021&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
290
RSo.
Little Elm, Texas (Little Elm HS)

Donovan Boyce (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211419101&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-11
161
RSo.
Mansfield, Texas (Mansfield HS / Arkansas State)

9
Jaylen Thomas (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211634402&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
5-9
165
So.
Houston, Texas (North Shore HS)

17
Ke'Shon Murray
DB
5-9
190
So.
Fort Myers, Fla. (Georgia Prep Sprots Academy)

22
Zyon McCollum (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632194&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
6-3
180
So.
Galveston, Texas (Ball HS)

23
Tristin McCollum (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632195&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DB
6-1
182
So.
Galveston, Texas (Ball HS)

26
Kyran Jackson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632091&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
RB
5-8
180
So.
Fort Worth, Texas (South Hills HS)

33
Markel Perry (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632196&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-5
190
So.
Beaumont, Texas (Ozen HS)

52
Colby Thomas (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632199&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-1
280
So.
Manvel, Texas (Manvel HS)

82
Tevyn Stevenson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632293&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-11
185
So.
Allen, Texas (Allen HS)

87
Henry Young (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211734055&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-9
175
So.
Seguin, Texas (Seguin HS / Texas A&M-Kingsville)

3
Eric Schmid (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632190&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
QB
6-1
165
RFr.
The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS)

11
Ty Brock (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632193&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
QB
6-4
200
RFr.
College Station, Texas (College Station HS)

50
Drew Mahlen (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632198&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
LB
6-0
200
RFr.
Huntsville, Texas (Huntsville HS)

64
Ben Bankston (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211718879&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-2
280
RFr.
Waller, Texas (Waller HS)

70
Luke Melton (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632200&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-3
322
RFr.
Celina, Texas (Celina HS)

75
Connor Hay (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211718880&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-2
285
RFr.
Katy, Texas (Taylor HS)

78
Jude Richardson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211169531&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-2
315
RFr.
Norman, Okla. (North HS)

80
Caleb Jolivette (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632291&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-8
160
RFr.
Manvel, Texas (Manvel HS)

83
Quan Ardoin (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632294&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-9
160
RFr.
Baytown, Texas (Sterling HS)

96
Osi Odume (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632390&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-1
250
RFr.
Alief, Texas (Taylor HS)

98
Moses Johnson (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211632203&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-4
255
RFr.
Sugar Land, Texas (Fort Bend Austin HS)

6
Dewaylon Ingram (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719109&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
6-1
175
Fr.
Carthage, Texas (Carthage HS)

20
Alex Williams (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719114&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
RB
5-11
185
Fr.
Pasadena, Texas (Memorial HS)

27
Donovan Williams (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719113&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
RB
6-0
185
Fr.
Paris, Texas (Paris HS)

31
Immanuel Sutton (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719112&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
S
6-1
175
Fr.
Fort Worth, Texas (Keller Fossil Ridge HS)

40
Evrin Hawkins (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719124&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
S
5-10
160
Fr.
Angleton, Texas (Angleton HS)

43
Bryson Porzenski (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719121&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
K
6-0
170
Fr.
Charlotte, N.C. (Providence HS)

47
Matt McRobert (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719120&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
P
6-3
200
Fr.
Berorwa, Australia

53
Randell Turner (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719116&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DE
6-3
238
Fr.
Corona, Calif. (Norco HS)

58
LJ Salazar
DE
6-2
220
Fr.
Corpus Christi, Texas (Veteran's Memorial HS)

63
Brandon Kemper (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719118&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-5
270
Fr.
Corona, Calif. (Norco HS)

74
Brian Roy (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719119&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-3
265
Fr.
Port Arthur, Texas (Memorial HS)

77
Peyton Fifield (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719336&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
OL
6-4
260
Fr.
The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS)

80
Dee Bowens (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719125&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
WR
5-7
170
Fr.
Carthage, Texas (Carthage HS)

99
Roscoe Jones (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211719110&DB_OEM_ID=19900)
DL
6-1
265
Fr.
Dallas, Texas (Bishop Dunne HS)

Daytripper

July 11th, 2018, 08:58 AM

Didn't mean to double post...

Wildcat1997

July 11th, 2018, 11:07 AM

I used to think that when I saw certain players missing from our roster, but it turns out they left for various reasons. It happens every year.

Wonder if S: Eric Huhn 6-3; 200 will be ready to go? Talented DB out of the San Antonio area who went to Texas, can't seem to catch a break from the injury bug though.

If he is 100% he could be a dominating player in the ACU secondary.He was actually relatively healthy last year but didn't start because I think there were better players in front of him like Bolu Onifade and Brandon Richmond, who both return this year. Our secondary is definitely the strength of our team going into this season.

BEAR

July 11th, 2018, 11:42 AM

Didn't mean to double post...

It does that sometimes. xlolx

SHSU has 18 seniors.
UCA has 11 seniors.

Gonna be an interesting year for last year's top two teams...:(

FormerPokeCenter

July 11th, 2018, 02:53 PM

Well if we did, we would sure as hell be buying better players :D

No worries, Doc. Bear's just got burned retinas from staring at that Purple and Gray monstrosity they call a football field, so he's not able to differentiate shades of Blue....

Catatonic

July 11th, 2018, 06:29 PM

I used to think that when I saw certain players missing from our roster, but it turns out they left for various reasons. It happens every year.

Wonder if S: Eric Huhn 6-3; 200 will be ready to go? Talented DB out of the San Antonio area who went to Texas, can't seem to catch a break from the injury bug though.

If he is 100% he could be a dominating player in the ACU secondary.

He saw the field last year for the first time since high school. He just couldn’t avoid injury down in Austin. I a. Looking for bigger things from him this year with a year of game experience behind him.

SFA 93

July 11th, 2018, 08:49 PM

SFA
Seniors -16
Juniors - 30

Outsider1

July 11th, 2018, 11:04 PM

So far for us:

Seniors = 13
Juniors = 25
Soph = 36
Fresh = 40

Out of those, 17 are transfers

This year is looking better for us, and if we hold together, then it should get better.

**We still have several walk-ons we are waiting on.**

McCowboys

July 12th, 2018, 03:11 AM

*brings a tear to P88's eye*

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... purple division.... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....

Oh, my eyes! All that purple! Did SFA purposely make a schedule to play only other purple teams (unless forced by the SLC to do otherwise as with UIW and McNeese)?

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Frickin Barney Division LOL

xthumbsupx

McCowboys

July 12th, 2018, 03:16 AM

No worries, Doc. Bear's just got burned retinas from staring at that Purple and Gray monstrosity they call a football field, so he's not able to differentiate shades of Blue....

That and all the purple posts might have done his eyes in. I've got to go rinse my eyes and put eyedrops in as soon as I finish this post! xdizzyx

BEAR

July 12th, 2018, 08:19 AM

Got to watch some of the workouts yesterday with my boys. Just lots of weight training still. Here's an earlier pic of the weight training that has been going for a while now. Is that guy benching 315? xchinscratchx

https://twitter.com/UCA_Football/status/1004101542381748224

McCowboys

July 12th, 2018, 08:35 AM

Sorry this is not football, but here is a link to the progress of the new three-floor arena at McNeese (right by Cowboy Stadium) that will house basketball (and basketball practice court) volleyball, coaches' offices, classrooms for sports medicine, etc.: http://www.mcneesesports.com/galleries/?gallery=331

The image which I have attached (hopefully) is the floor plan. The practice basketball court will be separated from the volleyball court by a drop-down curtain. When volleyball is not going on, the volleyball court can also be used as a practice basketball court, too. Kudos to the architects for good use of space in the multi-purpose facility.

Now back to the regular scheduled FCS SLC Purple Out....

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28058&stc=1http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28059&stc=1http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28060&stc=1http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28061&stc=1http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28062&stc=1

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Sorry this is not football, but here is a link to the progress of the new three-floor arena at McNeese (right by Cowboy Stadium) that will house basketball (and basketball practice court) volleyball, coaches' offices, classrooms for sports medicine, etc.: http://www.mcneesesports.com/galleries/?gallery=331

The image which I have attached (hopefully) is the floor plan. The practice basketball court will be separated from the volleyball court by a drop-down curtain. When volleyball is not going on, the volleyball court can also be used as a practice basketball court, too. Kudos to the architects for good use of space in the multi-purpose facility.

Now back to the regular scheduled FCS SLC Purple Out....

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28058&stc=1http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28059&stc=1http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28060&stc=1http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28061&stc=1http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28062&stc=1

McCowboys

July 12th, 2018, 08:36 AM

Sorry if this shows up twice.

Outsider1

July 12th, 2018, 08:39 AM

That is nice!!

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It just needs more purple xlolxxpeacex

McCowboys

July 12th, 2018, 08:51 AM

Only when purple teams visit, thank you!

Outsider1

July 12th, 2018, 08:57 AM

Only when purple teams visit, thank you!

LOL....

SFA 93

July 12th, 2018, 10:34 AM

Impressive

SFA 93

July 12th, 2018, 10:42 AM

Tune in today at 1:30 P.M. to see how we are going to take over the world.

https://twitter.com/SFA_Athletics/status/1017430085689847808

SFA 93

July 12th, 2018, 11:25 AM

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2018 Pre-Season Team has been named

Nicholls and Sam Houston State dominate the 1st team list

http://southland.org/news/2018/7/11/southland-announces-2018-preseason-all-conference-football-teams.aspx

katss07

July 12th, 2018, 11:38 AM

The closer the season gets, the more confidence I have in this team. I actually think the defense with be MUCH better than in the past. Not as good as in the championship game years, but still much improved. The offense will still be good. Probably not as prolific and productive, but thats an okay thing if the D can improve. Dare will fit into this offense well I think. Nicholls and UCA will be our biggest games of the year no question. Excited for this season to get goin. About 50 days away from kickoff!

Outsider1

July 12th, 2018, 01:33 PM

Tune in today at 1:30 P.M. to see how we are going to take over the world.

https://twitter.com/SFA_Athletics/status/1017430085689847808

Are they announcing the new coach?

SFA 93

July 12th, 2018, 02:02 PM

No, our new AD Ryan Ivey

Jeff Byrd is our head coach.

McNeese72

July 12th, 2018, 02:48 PM

Sorry this is not football, but here is a link to the progress of the new three-floor arena at McNeese (right by Cowboy Stadium) that will house basketball (and basketball practice court) volleyball, coaches' offices, classrooms for sports medicine, etc.: http://www.mcneesesports.com/galleries/?gallery=331

The image which I have attached (hopefully) is the floor plan. The practice basketball court will be separated from the volleyball court by a drop-down curtain. When volleyball is not going on, the volleyball court can also be used as a practice basketball court, too. Kudos to the architects for good use of space in the multi-purpose facility.

Now back to the regular scheduled FCS SLC Purple Out....

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Sorry this is not football, but here is a link to the progress of the new three-floor arena at McNeese (right by Cowboy Stadium) that will house basketball (and basketball practice court) volleyball, coaches' offices, classrooms for sports medicine, etc.: http://www.mcneesesports.com/galleries/?gallery=331

The image which I have attached (hopefully) is the floor plan. The practice basketball court will be separated from the volleyball court by a drop-down curtain. When volleyball is not going on, the volleyball court can also be used as a practice basketball court, too. Kudos to the architects for good use of space in the multi-purpose facility.

Well, after our proposed walk through photo shoot for tomorrow got cancelled, I am beginning to wonder if they are so far behind on this project that they don't want the public to see photos and realize that they are behind. That's about the only reason why I could see that they don't want photos of the project out there. It will get interesting if they don't finish in time for the start of basketball season.

Doc

BEAR

July 12th, 2018, 03:18 PM

Wow.

All that preseason team shows is SHSU will be good on offense (shocker) and UCA will be good on defense (shocker) with Nicholls thrown into the mix.

This looks awfully alot like last year's results at the end of the year.....xlolx

Sammy had a good offense and decent defense.
UCA had a good defense and decent offense.
Nicholls was right behind...

The Cowboys await....

McNeese72

July 12th, 2018, 03:43 PM

BEAR

July 12th, 2018, 04:33 PM

Fixed your post. ;)

Doc

Not the first sandbag of the new season Doc. xlolx

Nice new basketball arena.... If its come to that for posting for Cowboy fans. More of an SFA thing though.

That reminds me. FBS laden SFA will be in the mix now Cramp Crunk is gone...xthumbsupx

McCowboys

July 12th, 2018, 06:10 PM

Cowboy Stadium power washing almost done: https://twitter.com/McNeeseSports/status/1017493286553038848

I should have said Cowhuman Stadium. In case you missed it, the University of Wyoming is being attacked because Cowboys is racist and sexist after Wyoming promoted the slogan "The World Needs More Cowboys". This is a tweet from a Wyoming fan:
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/991613876214030342/9nA9-ZZN_bigger.jpgWyoming Cowhumans Football‏ @UW_Cowhumans (https://twitter.com/UW_Cowhumans)FollowFollow
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Who would win out of a battle among:Dallas CowhumansWyoming CowhumansOklahoma State CowhumansMcNeese State CowhumansDon't say "Cowboys," you racist, sexist, bigot. #GoWyo (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoWyo?src=hash)#TheWorldNeedsMoreCowboys (https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWorldNeedsMoreCowboys?src=hash)

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Who would win out of a battle among:Dallas CowhumansWyoming CowhumansOklahoma State CowhumansMcNeese State CowhumansDon't say "Cowboys," you racist, sexist, bigot. #GoWyo (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoWyo?src=hash)#TheWorldNeedsMoreCowboys (https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWorldNeedsMoreCowboys?src=hash)

McCowboys

July 12th, 2018, 06:12 PM

What do I have to do to get rid of the double posting? :( (Look! I even used a purple emoji!)

SFA 93

July 12th, 2018, 06:33 PM

It will be interesting to see how SFA response to this change. Inside word is that the players are relived that he is gone and can’t wait to play for Coach Byrd.

We will see.

SFA 93

July 12th, 2018, 06:36 PM

UIW preview

https://herosports.com/fcs/football-2018-preseason-preview-incarnate-word-ajaj

Outsider1

July 12th, 2018, 08:30 PM

What do I have to do to get rid of the double posting? :( (Look! I even used a purple emoji!)

LOL...... The stadium looks good though! I hope I can make it back down there this year.

McCowboys

July 13th, 2018, 06:07 AM

LOL...... The stadium looks good though! I hope I can make it back down there this year.

Come on down! Chris, Doc, and the others put on some welcoming tailgating (even for purple people) in one of the Top 10 venues in all of FCS -- and getting better all the time.

SFA 93

July 13th, 2018, 09:25 AM

Homer Bryce Stadium ready!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dh6WV43VMAElLmy.jpg

Wildcat1997

July 13th, 2018, 04:27 PM

Murray State AD Allen Ward is rumored to be the next AD at ACU. He just resigned from his job today and is following ACU coaches on Twitter so there's definitely some truth to it I think.

Wildcat1997

July 13th, 2018, 09:30 PM

It's now been confirmed that he's on the move to ACU: https://twitter.com/AdamKingKFVS/status/1017895015983517696

This is a good hire for us imo. Under his leadership his teams at Murray State have been successful on the field with 39 conference titles and also have good grades off it with 20 consecutive semesters of having a cumulative GPA of 3.0. He also isn't likely to use ACU as a stepping stone like a young up and comer would.

Outsider1

July 13th, 2018, 10:53 PM

Homer Bryce Stadium ready!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dh6WV43VMAElLmy.jpg

Looking Spiffy :)

FormerPokeCenter

July 14th, 2018, 03:28 AM

The Southland Conference just released a promo video....

https://www.facebook.com/LifeOnPurple/videos/926127124244531/

McCowboys

July 14th, 2018, 04:50 PM

The Southland Conference just released a promo video....

https://www.facebook.com/LifeOnPurple/videos/926127124244531/

Featuring Northwestern State, no less!

SFA 93

July 14th, 2018, 05:31 PM

Lumberjack Alley before the game

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiGOYJgUEAAuHyp.jpg:large

Outsider1

July 14th, 2018, 06:05 PM

The Southland Conference just released a promo video....

https://www.facebook.com/LifeOnPurple/videos/926127124244531/

Now that's funny!!!

SFA 93

July 16th, 2018, 03:30 PM

Along with interim HC Jeff Byrd, @SFA_Football (https://twitter.com/SFA_Football) will be represented by QB Foster Sawyer and LB Ryan Woods.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiPH3OrUYAAc1z6.jpg

Wildcat1997

July 16th, 2018, 05:04 PM

ACU Names Allen Ward As Ninth Director Of Athletics: https://acusports.com/news/2018/7/16/general-acu-names-allen-ward-as-ninth-director-of-athletics.aspx

I think he's a solid hire. I don't think this hire is on the level of the Ivey hiring, but Ward does have a lot of experience leading a solid athletic program. Plus there's this: When Ward joined MSU athletics, its overall Academic Progress Rate (APR) score was 911. Last year it grew to 986. Student-athlete graduation rates now consistently outpace the general student body with the 2018-19 difference expected to be 14 percent. If he can get us to where he had Murray State, which was consistently one of the top 3 schools in the conference, and also get student athletes graduated at a high level, then I'll be happy.

Catatonic

July 18th, 2018, 07:57 AM

PSA: FCS Poll Registration is now open.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?208760-2018-Poll-Registration-Now-Open (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?208760-2018-Poll-Registration-Now-Open)

SFA 93

July 19th, 2018, 06:58 AM

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ESPN3 (9:00 A.M.) Preseason poll revealed, followed by Tom Burnett SLC (https://twitter.com/TomBurnettSLC) press conference

Nicholls 9:30 HC Tim Rebowe, LB Hezekiah White and OL Ryan Hanley
UIW 10:00 HC Eric Morris, DB Jamarkese Williams and OL Terence Hickman II.
UCA 10:30 HC Nathan Brown, DE Chris Terrell and RB Carlos Blackman
NSU 11:00 HC Brad Laird, TE Kalen Meggs and DE Zak Krolczyk
ACU 11:30 HC Adam Dorrel, QB Luke Anthony and DT Dante Hibbert
SLU 1:15 HC Frank Scelfo joined by OL Alfred Beverly and DB Dejion Lynch
SFA 1:45 HC Jeff Byrd, QB Foster Sawyer and LB Ryan Woods
MCNEESE ST. 2:15 HC Lance Guidry, TE Lawayne Ross and LB BJ Blunt
LAMAR 2:45 HC Mike Schultz, LB Chaston Brooks and OL Garrett Bowery
SHSU 3:15 HC KC Keeler, OL Mitchell Watanabe and S Adrian Contreras
HBU 3:45 HC Vic Shealy, DE Andre Walker and CB Raphael Lewis

Wow, 6 new head coaches heading into this season.

BEAR

July 19th, 2018, 09:05 AM

Southland Preseason Poll

1. SHSU
2. Nicholls
3. UCA
4. McNeese
5. SLU
6. SFA
7. ACU
8. NWST
9. UIW
10. Lamar
11. HBU

SFA 93

July 19th, 2018, 09:09 AM

No surprises, top 5 will be in the mix, everybody else looking to play spoiler.

Wildcat1997

July 19th, 2018, 09:13 AM

Southland Preseason Poll

1. SHSU
2. Nicholls
3. UCA
4. McNeese
5. SLU
6. SFA
7. ACU
8. NWST
9. UIW
10. Lamar
11. HBUI think this is a good poll. I would've put Nicholls at 1 but I get it's hard to bet against Sam.

BEAR

July 19th, 2018, 09:21 AM

BEAR

July 19th, 2018, 09:26 AM

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=3406858

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Up first: Nicholls State (correct me if I hear wrong)

Rebowe: Core coaches intact, 18 starters returning, need depth at dline, need depth at Tight end. 14 guys all conference. Wants to win conference.

Learned from playoff game? Won 8 games. Learn how to not turn over ball and finish.

Offense: Fourcade returning 3rd year. 4 returning starters oline.

Running game: 7 100 yard games rushing. Run game by committee due to injuries.

Hezekiah White: 6th year senior linebacker: Coach has done great job turning us around.

Ryan Hanley: RBs come to OL meetings.

Rebowe: High preseason ranking and so many all conference puts us in new territory.
Rebowe:Schedule: First 3 on road. Kansas, Tulane, McNeese. Then Sam at home.

BEAR

July 19th, 2018, 10:21 AM

UIW: (Again correct me if I misinterpret)

Starters returning:
18 off
6 defense
2 sp teams

Eric Morris: Focusing on little things. How to manage time and be good students. GPA as a team is 3.0. Teaching responsibility.

Improvements: Mental toughness has increased.
Offensive mentality: Respect everyone. Fear no one. Try more balanced attack. More run game. Build play action into it.
32 year old coach: Get advice from older staff and bring energy to team.
Air Raid offense implemented? Give quarterback more freedom.
Fertile recruiting ground? Yes. Central Texas is under-recruited.
Facilities: New turf. (track around field)

DB Jamarkese Williams- Confidence is biggest thing you can have. Loves 1 on 1 play. Coach focuses on players as individuals.

OL Terence Hickman II- 2 years left to graduate. Moving fast from play to play. S & C coach has changed environment. Coach Morris gets straight to the point.

schedule: at new mexico, at north texas, sfa at home, at ACU

McNeese72

July 19th, 2018, 10:39 AM

Still don't understand why everybody is so high on Nicholls. They didn't impress me last season when we played them even though we lost.

Doc

Outsider1

July 19th, 2018, 10:51 AM

Over-all I think the preseason poll is as good as it will get this year. I agree that the top 5 can be mixed around a bit, but still should remain that way. For the rest of us, if we can indeed spoil a game here or there that would be great.

BEAR

July 19th, 2018, 10:59 AM

UCA:

Nathan Brown: First year head coach. Former UCA QB.

Returning starters: 11

Offense: 3
Defense: 5
Sp. Teams: 3

Nathan: Expectations set high. Camp starts Aug. 2nd.

Coordinator to head coach challenge: Small details head coach deals with that OC doesn't necessarily deal with.

Growth of UCA from D2 to D1- local growth of city. Unique area for recruiting.

Goals for team: We expect to win. Expectations don't change. Newcomers and returners know this.

After playoff loss: Great season. Guys aren't over the loss. Second round teams aren't good enough for this team. Road games will be tough this year.

Reaction to 3rd place preseason poll after winning conference last year: Preseason polls don't mean much. Just motivation for this year. Shows quality of conference.

Adding Ken Collums: Wanted to surround himself with experience. Valuable to program. Will be inducted into hall of fame at UCA this year. Won natty with UCA in 1991.

QB situation: numerous calls from FBS team QBs wanting to transfer. Didn't field the calls. Happy with our situation. Smith looks like a starter. IT factor. Quality QBs at UCA.

Coaching change: I didn't want to be the convenient choice. I've been preparing since I graduated UCA.

DE Chris Terrell- Easy coach transition. Breylin Smith will fit in no problem. Helping DL get better. Young CBs ready to play. Cardell Best is back.

RB Carlos Blackman- Easy coaching transition. Multiple RBs keeps us fresh. 800 yards. 10 TDs. Work hard.

Nathan Brown: QB situation. As deep as we've ever been at UCA at QB. Kirk Baugh played significant snaps. Besean McCray from Florida too. RBs depth is good. Blackman, Battle, etc. DL has players back from injuries plus recruiting.

Sched: At Tulsa, Murray state at home, AT SLU, AT SHSU, AT SFA, AT MCN...tough road schedule.

From box to sideline: Heavily involved with play calling. Run coach Collums stuff. He was brought here to run his stuff.

Support from community: Tailgating and game support helps.

BEAR

July 19th, 2018, 11:01 AM

Returning starters: 11

Offense: 3
Defense: 5
Sp. Teams: 3

And we're ranked 3rd in conference? xeyebrowx

Outsider1

July 19th, 2018, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the updates/overviews BEAR, keep them coming.

TheRevSFA

July 19th, 2018, 11:04 AM

I think this is a good poll. I would've put Nicholls at 1 but I get it's hard to bet against Sam.

Yeah I am torn on that too. Is Nicholls a flash in the pan or do they have something going?

BEAR

July 19th, 2018, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the updates/overviews BEAR, keep them coming.

Man I want to...but I gotta get some work done! xlolx

Watch it on ESPN3 or the replay of it. Might get better info! xlolx

Outsider1

July 19th, 2018, 12:46 PM

I tried, was gonna watch that part on my laptop at work (ssshhhhh..don't say anything), but couldn't connect with ESPN3 with our network.. Oh well, guess I have to work after-all..........

BEAR

July 19th, 2018, 02:00 PM

So why does the SLC use so much HBU footage for every team's promotional videos?! xlolx

BEAR

July 19th, 2018, 03:17 PM

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Wildcat1997

July 19th, 2018, 04:05 PM

Still don't understand why everybody is so high on Nicholls. They didn't impress me last season when we played them even though we lost.

DocI'm personally high on them because they are returning a lot of production from a good team last year. Also I like Rebowe.

McCowboys

July 19th, 2018, 04:12 PM

Commish notes:

5 new coaches in SLC

B.Teague, UCA A.D. will chair FCS playoff committee.

55th year of SLC football

Major project- Strategic plan for conference future: Southland Standard
- All conference business, big or small, must fit in strategic planning by membership.
- 2019 - 2020- new academic funding coming depending on how well each team does in academics
-Basketball- no nonconference opponents that finished ranked less than 299 in previous season's RPI.
-Basketball- 20 game schedule instead of 18.
-only consider new members that are high quality contributers.
-Financial support-make sure all programs are fully funded to compete in division I
-Football- 2021- Return to 8 game conference schedule to allow more OOC games.

I do like returning to an 8 game conference schedule in football, if the FCS does not allow conferences to play a 12-game schedule. However, it is a shame to miss teams like SHSU on the conference rotations. The Cowboys will have lost out on playing one of the top teams in the country which does have an impact on the McNeese strength of schedule.
I am not sure about going to a 20-game basketball schedule. Some schools need to play more OOC games for paydays. Why was this change made?

lionsrking2

July 20th, 2018, 01:09 AM

I do like returning to an 8 game conference schedule in football, if the FCS does not allow conferences to play a 12-game schedule. However, it is a shame to miss teams like SHSU on the conference rotations. The Cowboys will have lost out on playing one of the top teams in the country which does have an impact on the McNeese strength of schedule.
I am not sure about going to a 20-game basketball schedule. Some schools need to play more OOC games for paydays. Why was this change made?

I like the eight game schedule as well. Nine is too many, hurts strength of schedule and limits opportunities to schedule FCS teams from other conferences.

Not sure what I think about the 20-game hoops schedule, though it does guarantee an extra D-I home game.

Serpentor

July 20th, 2018, 05:59 AM

I do like returning to an 8 game conference schedule in football, if the FCS does not allow conferences to play a 12-game schedule. However, it is a shame to miss teams like SHSU on the conference rotations. The Cowboys will have lost out on playing one of the top teams in the country which does have an impact on the McNeese strength of schedule.
I am not sure about going to a 20-game basketball schedule. Some schools need to play more OOC games for paydays. Why was this change made?

OH THANK GOD!

Also, yes, I die a little inside each year when I see we have BOTH HBU and UIW on the schedule.

BEAR

July 20th, 2018, 07:12 AM

McCowboys

July 20th, 2018, 10:15 AM

So for the Southland starting in 2021:

8 conference games
1 OVC
1 SWAC or/and
1 or 2 FBS

UCA 2019: Western Kentucky, Hawaii, Austin Peay
UCA 2020: Missouri, Austin Peay
UCA 2021: Arkansas State, OOC, OOC (SWAC?), OOC (OVC?)

I'm guessing SLC teams won't be making long trips to the North, West, or East for that matter. That's why I included the SWAC and OVC. Thoughts?

In football, McNeese has already scheduled games in the near future against in-state powers LSU and ULL. We also have a return match (finally) in Cowboy Stadium against Southern University.

BEAR

July 20th, 2018, 10:54 AM

Southland asked players to draw their team logos. This is funny stuff!

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Southland asked players to draw their team logos. This is funny stuff!

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BEAR

July 20th, 2018, 10:57 AM

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Outsider1

July 20th, 2018, 11:03 AM

I just hope our level of play out performs artistry skills............ xbowx

BEAR

July 20th, 2018, 11:04 AM

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BEAR

July 20th, 2018, 11:09 AM

I just hope our level of play out performs artistry skills............ xbowx

Sammy players were pretty good though...

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I just hope our level of play out performs artistry skills............ xbowx

Sammy players were pretty good though...

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28192&stc=1

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Catatonic

July 20th, 2018, 11:51 AM

I do like returning to an 8 game conference schedule in football, if the FCS does not allow conferences to play a 12-game schedule. However, it is a shame to miss teams like SHSU on the conference rotations. The Cowboys will have lost out on playing one of the top teams in the country which does have an impact on the McNeese strength of schedule.
I am not sure about going to a 20-game basketball schedule. Some schools need to play more OOC games for paydays. Why was this change made?

I wonder about how the 8 game rotation will work? Will teams be able to name numerous traditional rivals that don't rotate or will there be a true rotation? For example, if the Louisiana teams name each other as rivals they they only rotate playing half the conference.

Wildcat1997

July 20th, 2018, 05:53 PM

Wally Bullington, who was perhaps the central figure in ACU Athletics since 1950, has passed away at age 87. He served ACU for 39 years as a football player, assistant football coach, head football coach and athletics director before retiring in 1988. He began fundraising work as director of athletics emeritus in 2002. As head coach he led us to the 1973 NAIA national title. He will be dearly missed. https://acusports.com/news/2018/7/20/football-legendary-coach-and-a-d-wally-bullington-dies-at-87.aspx

Catatonic

July 23rd, 2018, 05:52 AM

Factoid: No team from the Southland Conference has ever won the FCS/D1AA national title.

Discuss.

McNeese72

July 23rd, 2018, 06:59 AM

Factoid: No team from the Southland Conference has ever won the FCS/D1AA national title.

Discuss.

Incorrect. Northeast Louisiana (now ULM) did it in 1987 (I think that was the year).

BEAR

July 23rd, 2018, 07:14 AM

Factoid: No team from the Southland Conference has ever won the FCS/D1AA national title.

Discuss.

It would be kinda cool to see how many have gone to the finals or semis. SLC has talented players but getting that overall team chemistry appears to be an issue. Plus playing in that energy draining heat for 2 months doesn't help. xlolx

Catatonic

July 23rd, 2018, 07:40 AM

It would be kinda cool to see how many have gone to the finals or semis. SLC has talented players but getting that overall team chemistry appears to be an issue. Plus playing in that energy draining heat for 2 months doesn't help. xlolx

I thought you would go with deer season as a reason....

current members who who have made the finals:

Sam Houston and McNeese have made the finals a couple of times each...SFA made the finals once but their appearance was vacated. That’s it from current members. https://www.ncaa.com/history/football/fcs

Catatonic

July 23rd, 2018, 07:44 AM

Incorrect. Northeast Louisiana (now ULM) did it in 1987 (I think that was the year).

i didn’t know ULM was a former member. I’ll edit my comment to say no current SLC member has won it all.

McNeese72

July 23rd, 2018, 08:07 AM

It would be kinda cool to see how many have gone to the finals or semis. SLC has talented players but getting that overall team chemistry appears to be an issue. Plus playing in that energy draining heat for 2 months doesn't help. xlolx

There are full brackets somewhere online but I don't have time to search for them right now.

But here are the SLC runnersup (current and former members both):

1984 La Tech
1986 Ark St.
1997 McNeese
2002 McNeese
2011 Sam
2012 Sam

1989 SFA but they had to vacate the runnerups spot.

Doc

BEAR

July 23rd, 2018, 08:46 AM

I thought you would go with deer season as a reason....

No. That's the reason the fans disappear. xlolx Not even the mighty SEC in Arkansas sells out come November. There are over 300,000 deer hunters in the woods in November alone.. xlolx

Outsider1

July 23rd, 2018, 09:09 AM

McNeese72

July 23rd, 2018, 09:43 AM

Honest question, have SLC teams historically had the defenses to win the title?? Or, like us in the D2 days, do we think the offense can win it? I know we are really working to change that but it's taking a while.

Both of McNeese's teams that went to the NC game had great defenses. Especially the 97 team.

Doc

Wildcat1997

July 23rd, 2018, 10:29 AM

Honest question, have SLC teams historically had the defenses to win the title?? Or, like us in the D2 days, do we think the offense can win it? I know we are really working to change that but it's taking a while.I gotta agree with what our head coach thinks, you can't win a title without a great defense.

McNeese75

July 23rd, 2018, 02:58 PM

I gotta agree with what our head coach thinks, you can't win a title without a great defense.

YEP, No D and you will get owned in the playoffs.

Daytripper

July 23rd, 2018, 03:08 PM

Honest question, have SLC teams historically had the defenses to win the title?? Or, like us in the D2 days, do we think the offense can win it? I know we are really working to change that but it's taking a while.

The Sam Houston defense on their 2011 team that went to Frisco was really, really good. Held NDSU to 16 points in the championship game.

dewey

July 23rd, 2018, 03:35 PM

The Sam Houston defense on their 2011 team that went to Frisco was really, really good. Held NDSU to 16 points in the championship game.

17 points to be clear and 7 of those points came off a pick that was returned to the 1 yard line in the 4th quarter. That D was VERY good.

Dewey

SFA 93

July 23rd, 2018, 04:09 PM

I'd take a defense, something SFA has struggled with for a long time.

So our one National Championship appearance in 1989 was #3 SFA (12-1-1) taking on the team of the 80s, #1 Georgia Southern (14-0).

https://gseagles.com/images/2014/8/6/Paulson_1989.jpg

SFA had the defense to win this game, lead by 1st Team All-Americans S: David Whitmore of Daingerfield, Texas (my hometown) who also played LB, (drafted by the NY Giants in the 4th round) and was the 1989 SLC Defensive POY, DE: Keith Melcher as well as All-Conference players DT Roderick Stansell and LB David Temple.

The Jacks defense defended the GS triple option better than anyone all season.

GS had a 36 game home win streak looking for their 3rd NC in 4 years and had been winning all their games by pretty good margins. GS Head Coach Erk Russell would go on to say after the game in the press conference that this SFA team was the finest opponent he had ever seen.

Game started out shaky for the Jacks who couldn't get anything going right with QB Todd Hammel throwing some really bad passes over his receivers with some resulting into INTs (4 INTs). Started out 1 for 7.

The Jacks defense, after getting burned with the triple option on a few plays (resulting in a GS TD) made some great adjustments and really dug in, notably late in the 1st quarter holding GS inside the 5 yard line and on 3rd down caused the QB to fumble, but the fumble fell forward into the end-zone where a GS player recovered it giving GS a 14-0 lead in the 1st.

Hammel finally settled down and the Jacks tied it up 14-14 in the 2nd quarter.

The SFA defense would hold GS to a field goal with GS going back up 17-14 late in the 2nd quarter. GS would get the ball right back inside the SFA 25 yard line when they blocked a punt after SFA went 3 and out. Once again the SFA defense holds GS to a field goal after a tackle for a loss on 3rd down, that resulted in a GS fumble (that GS recovered) to make the FG and the score 20-14 GS.

SFA nail a 53 FG second before halftime to make it 20-17 GS.

SFA would tie it back up early in the 3rd 20-20 with another 53 yard field goal.

In the 3rd quarter that season GS had out scored their opponents 143-0. In this game it was SFA that held GS scoreless in the 3rd. while the Jacks scored themselves making the game 27-20 SFA.

The biggest break for GS would come late in the 3rd quarter when they had driven to the SFA 45 yard line and on 2nd and 9 the SFA defense, lead by LB David Temple swarmed the GS QB for a sack, causing a fumble, that SFA recovered on the GS 45 only to have the referee call the QB down. The replay clearly showed the GS QB was not down and the ball was out, but no replay back then to over turn it. GS would score on that drive early in the 4th making the score 27-27.

More than halfway through the 4th SFA would regain the lead on a 46 yard strike to RB: Larry Centers for a TD, 34-27 SFA.

GS tied it up for the 4th time at 34 with 5:00 minutes left to play.

Hammel would throw another pick his 4th. GS would go on to get another field goal and won 37-34.

So 4 INTS and a BLK didn't help the SFA defense in this one and they still held their own.

Doesn't matter as SFA was later hit with NCAA penalties for secondary infractions erasing the Title Game in 1989.

Yes, I would take a dominating defense with an average offense any day.

Outsider1

July 23rd, 2018, 04:25 PM

I know that even with a REALLY solid defense and decent offense you can still lose, but wonder how much our southern style of offensive dominated play has changed? To be honest, we have to be great on all sides to come out on top at the end of the playoffs. I like seeing some of the historic answers here from times past. I still hope that we are becoming both more balance and deeper as a conference over-all. I'll say it all day long... a 93-68 playoff game can be fun for an afternoon, but when BOTH of those teams fail to make to the final game, let alone win it???....It's time for change.

McNeese72

July 23rd, 2018, 04:35 PM

SFA 93

July 23rd, 2018, 04:41 PM

Ivey is really on the job.

A fan twitted out.

Still disappointed in the overall fan gear from the @SFA_Athletics (https://twitter.com/SFA_Athletics) store. Selection is one (big) thing, but the quality is another. Bad quality, bad fits, off centered logos, etc. @rivey35 (https://twitter.com/rivey35) please help us fans get some better @UnderArmour (https://twitter.com/UnderArmour) gear! #AxeEm (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AxeEm?src=hash)

Ivey responded right away

Thanks for letting me know about your frustrations. Having quality apparel for our fans is a necessary and important part of the overall fan experience. Will look into this for you & see what can be done. #AxeEm (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AxeEm?src=hash)

Mike296

July 23rd, 2018, 05:29 PM

Southland Preseason Poll

1. SHSU
2. Nicholls
3. UCA
4. McNeese
5. SLU
6. SFA
7. ACU
8. NWST
9. UIW
10. Lamar
11. HBU

The only difference between your list and mine is I have my top 3 as UCA, SHSU then Nicholls. The top 3 in this conference is pretty tight.

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Catatonic

July 23rd, 2018, 06:56 PM

Here’s my fearless forecast

1. SHSU
2. Nicholls
3. McNeese
4. UCA
5. SLU
6. ACU
7. SFA
8. NWST
9. UIW
10. Lamar
11. HBU

McNeese72

July 23rd, 2018, 07:00 PM

Outsider1

July 23rd, 2018, 08:04 PM

Not only do you have to have a great defense, you have to have a very good offensive line and you need to be good at running the ball when you want or need to.

Doc

Yep, we have been consciously working on that one. It will be interesting to see our progress...

Serpentor

July 24th, 2018, 06:46 PM

The only difference between your list and mine is I have my top 3 as UCA, SHSU then Nicholls. The top 3 in this conference is pretty tight.

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UCA will always be #1 in my heart... simply because being the underdog will motivate my Bearkats to win! THIS, I COMMAND!

BEAR

July 24th, 2018, 06:53 PM

Here’s my fearless forecast

1. SHSU
2. Nicholls
3. McNeese
4. UCA
5. SLU
6. ACU
7. SFA
8. NWST
9. UIW
10. Lamar
11. HBU

Thats a pretty good list. Sammy has to be the fav because of the returning talent but we saw how they played with half a Briscoe..so who knows. Nicholls should be pretty good. McNeese should be back and in contention. UCA lost a lot but have they found the formula to reloading..or will they be rebuilding? SFA is FBS laden. They should be very good. SLU too. Looks like a battle this year!

Daytripper

July 25th, 2018, 05:44 AM

As Jay said earlier, can we make a trade? Our current A.D. plus an administrator to be named later for Ryan??? ;)

Doc

We offer the same and will throw in some "cash considerations." It's a bidding war.

TheRevSFA

July 25th, 2018, 06:20 AM

Thats a pretty good list. Sammy has to be the fav because of the returning talent but we saw how they played with half a Briscoe..so who knows. Nicholls should be pretty good. McNeese should be back and in contention. UCA lost a lot but have they found the formula to reloading..or will they be rebuilding? SFA is FBS laden. They should be very good. SLU too. Looks like a battle this year!

I’m interested to see what Byrd can do as coach.

Catatonic

July 25th, 2018, 06:51 AM

SFA 93

July 25th, 2018, 08:27 AM

Kevin Barbay as OC and Jeremy Moses as Co-OC.

Maybe a different spin on the play calling this season?

We shall see.

Also Conque had lost the respect of the team, so many see the coaching change as a plus.

The players do.

McCowboys

July 25th, 2018, 08:37 AM

Kevin Barbay as OC and Jeremy Moses as Co-OC.

Maybe a different spin on the play calling this season?

We shall see.

Also Conque had lost the respect of the team, so most see the coaching change as a plus. The players were glad he left.

I just hope that the Cowboys can bring an end to the trend of the visiting team winning the game. I believe the visiting team between the Lumberjacks and Cowboys has won the last four games. xcoffeex
Hoping the Cowboys can put an end to that, but I am sure the Lumberjacks remember last season's smackdown induced on them by McNeese.
Otherwise, I enjoyed hearing Byrd speak at Media Day. You can tell he loves his team. Losing Conque (though the timing was not the best) may be a really good thing.

SFA 93

July 25th, 2018, 09:36 AM

BEAR

July 25th, 2018, 10:51 AM

i put UCA behind Sam, Nichols, and McNeese based both on losses and a chance over in coaching staff. I put ACU ahead of SFA based on the last minute coaching shuffle. SFA lost both a HC and OC in one stroke.

https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.wVnAJp-ow69Jxrt5IfeeeQHaFj&pid=Api

or more than one....

McCowboys

July 25th, 2018, 03:38 PM

Yes, this has been the strangest series.

The Cowboys like to score in Nac. and SFA seems to like playing in LC.

2010 32-27 LC SFA
2013 38-69 NAC McNeese State
2014 31-16 LC SFA
2015 14-28 NAC McNeese State
2016 31-28 LC SFA
2017 0-35 NAC McNeese State
2018 ?

Dadgum! That is a longer string than I thought! It is definitely time for McNeese to put an end to this! Geaux Pokes!

McCowboys

July 25th, 2018, 04:24 PM

From KPLC (Lake Charles) Brady Renard. He asks players and coaches at Media Day the "Tough Questions."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvL9ZrY7MWQ&feature=youtu.be

BEAR

July 26th, 2018, 09:31 AM

Today the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps will finish their last practice day at UCA then move onto Alabama for an evening show. If you've never heard of them they are a touring band that puts on one heck of a show usually with a theme. It's quite a performance! The band has been around for YEARS!

Here's a first person view from one of the band members who put a GoPro on their head during one of the practices last year. Interesting to see how much work goes into a 17 minute show!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsu7XiL31nY

Even individual practices are intense!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQbMapi9ucg

BEAR

July 27th, 2018, 09:35 AM

Fantastic idea by HBU and the Dolan family!

https://hbuhuskies.com/news/2018/7/25/football-dolan-family-creates-garrett-dolan-endowed-scholarship.aspx

HOUSTON - Cathy and Brett Dolan, along with their daughter-in-law and son, Ashley and Jared Dolan, have established the Garrett Dolan (https://hbuhuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3151) Endowed Scholarship to honor their son, Garrett Dolan (https://hbuhuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3151) '18, who passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2018.

McNeese72

July 27th, 2018, 10:20 AM

Fantastic idea by HBU and the Dolan family!

https://hbuhuskies.com/news/2018/7/25/football-dolan-family-creates-garrett-dolan-endowed-scholarship.aspx

Nice!! I know there is one like that at McNeese for John Marino, who was a kicker in the mid-2000's. He was killed in a car wreck a year or two after his senior season.

Doc

Outsider1

July 27th, 2018, 10:18 PM

Love seeing our Walk-Ons as much as any other recruit.

https://twitter.com/ACUFootball/status/1022956241881100288/photo/1

TheRevSFA

July 27th, 2018, 10:45 PM

McCowboys

July 28th, 2018, 05:13 AM

katss07

July 28th, 2018, 09:03 AM

This was posted on the GeauxCowboys Facebook page and shows Cowboy Stadium after the pressure washing was completed. My apologies for not giving credit to the photographer or poster, but I do not remember.
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28291&stc=1
Hey! It doesn’t look too dirty now. I’m sure it’s going to look much better on TV.

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This was posted on the GeauxCowboys Facebook page and shows Cowboy Stadium after the pressure washing was completed. My apologies for not giving credit to the photographer or poster, but I do not remember.
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28291&stc=1
Hey! It doesn’t look too dirty now. I’m sure it’s going to look much better on TV.

McCowboys

July 28th, 2018, 10:36 AM

Yes, it is a big improvement. I think it probably looks even better from a different view. It will be hard to see how much better it looks on TV, though, since it will be packed with Cowboys fans.

Outsider1

July 28th, 2018, 11:07 AM

It all does indeed look very good. I can't help but think all of that will help give renewed pride and make it harder for us visitors to win on your home turf.

Outsider1

July 28th, 2018, 11:09 AM

McCowboys

July 28th, 2018, 11:51 AM

It all does indeed look very good. I can't help but think all of that will help give renewed pride and make it harder for us visitors to win on your home turf.

The stands look really good, but the most exciting feature, as you know, is the new turf. The old stuff was responsible for slips and falls and injuries. However, Coach Guidry jokingly lamented losing the old turf which he and some of the players referred to as the 12 Man (Please do not report him to Texas A&M!), as it racked up "tackles" in every game. Unfortunately, many of those takedowns were against us.

McCowboys

July 28th, 2018, 11:52 AM

I am excited to have Rowdy choose to sign with us. Part of me thinks he can be one of our biggest pick ups of this recruiting class.

http://www.fox4news.com/sports/high-school/coppell-senior-inspires-teammates-from-the-sidelines

Rowdy? That is the name of the McNeese mascot! I thought maybe he had turned traitor on us! xlolx

Outsider1

July 28th, 2018, 05:36 PM

Rowdy? That is the name of the McNeese mascot! I thought maybe he had turned traitor on us! xlolx

xdrunkyx

SFA 93

July 30th, 2018, 10:50 AM

About to get the season started.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjW6Kn7UUAEOWne.jpg

SFA 93

July 30th, 2018, 11:16 AM

Northwestern State Preview

https://herosports.com/fcs/football-2018-northwestern-state-preview-preseason-ajaj