Southland Offseason Thread

[Daytripper]

Might as well get this started since the Southland wet the bed again in the playoffs. Let's keep all of us SLC football fans updated on any meaningful events that occur over the next 9 months.

I guess the biggest news so far is that Lamar has a new HC in Blane Morgan. https://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2019/12/blane-morgan-named-lu-head-football-coach.html

[McNeese75]

I guess the next big thing will be how the early signing goes tomorrow

[Wildcat1997]

Some big news for ACU is that our starting QB Luke Anthony and one of our backup QB Cole Klayman transferred out. They both graduated and wouldn't have been able to go to graduate school at ACU in their respective degrees so they are looking for new opportunities. Anthony will probably end up at an Ivy League school.

[katss07]

McNeese ineligible for postseason next year due to low APR scores...

[McNeese75]

McNeese ineligible for postseason next year due to low APR scores...

i responded prematurely. I see where there is a twitter post from our "Beat Writer" (using the term loosely) saying this is a fact. We shall see. Thanks for the memories Lance Guidry (you know the DC that got his ass scorched in Missoula a couple weeks ago)

[katss07]

i responded prematurely. I see where there is a twitter post from our "Beat Writer" (using the term loosely) saying this is a fact. We shall see. Thanks for the memories Lance Guidry (you know the DC that got his ass scorched in Missoula a couple weeks ago)
Yeah, you responded fast. Keeler isn’t going anywhere.

[McNeese75]

you never know

[Daytripper]

i responded prematurely. I see where there is a twitter post from our "Beat Writer" (using the term loosely) saying this is a fact. We shall see. Thanks for the memories Lance Guidry (you know the DC that got his ass scorched in Missoula a couple weeks ago)

It's official. https://mcneesesports.com/news/2019/12/17/apr-critical-to-football-postseason-in-2020.aspx

[SFA 93]

Transfers coming in for SFA so far

OL: Drew Beymer 6-10; 350 Auburndale, Florida (Auburndale/UT-Martin/Iowa Western CC) (Jr.)
OL: PJ Braun 6-6; 300 Oroville, California (Butte College) (Jr.)
P: Charalambos Pashas 5-9; 195 Houston, Texas (Eisenhower/Blinn College) (Jr.)
QB: Sam Saxton 6-5; 195 Austin, Texas (St. Michael's Academy/Univ. of Texas) (R/Fr.)
LB: Day Day Coleman 6-2; 220 Mesquite, Texas (West/Univ. of Arizona) (R/Fr.)

[BEAR]

Just an academic question, excuse the pun xlolx but will the Cowboys be eligible for the regular season championship if not eligible for post season? I know it tends to be the case that the conference must send its champion or forfeit its automatic bid. Just wondering where that leaves Cowboy fans for next year.

Glad to hear they are turning it around!

[Daytripper]

Some big news for ACU is that our starting QB Luke Anthony and one of our backup QB Cole Klayman transferred out. They both graduated and wouldn't have been able to go to graduate school at ACU in their respective degrees so they are looking for new opportunities. Anthony will probably end up at an Ivy League school.

Good luck to them on their graduate work. Do you guys have anybody decent in the pipeline?

[Daytripper]

Current commits via 247Sports https://247sports.com/college/sam-houston-state/Season/2020-Football/Commits/

Briceon Hayes (https://247sports.com/player/briceon-hayes-46079773)Huntsville (Huntsville, TX)
6-2 / 217
0.8336
NA (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol) 80 (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol&Position=WDE) 228 (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol&State=TX)

Commit 12/7/2019


WDE

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Quinton Owens (https://247sports.com/player/quinton-owens-46049278)Carthage (Carthage, TX)
6-3 / 215
0.8299
NA (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol) 89 (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol&Position=WDE) 243 (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol&State=TX)

Commit 11/18/2019


WDE

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Richard Outland (https://247sports.com/player/richard-outland-46096570)Alief Taylor (Houston, TX)
6-3 / 235
NA
NA (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol) NA (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol&Position=SDE) NA (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol&State=TX)

Commit 12/14/2019


SDE

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Phillip McDaniel (https://247sports.com/player/phillip-mcdaniel-46082947)New Caney (New Caney, TX)
5-10 / 175
NA
NA (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol) NA (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol&Position=WR) NA (https://247sports.com/Season/2020-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=Highscho ol&State=TX)

Commit 12/10/2019


WR

[SFA 93]

SFA Commits so far...

WR: Kobe Banks 5-9; 160 Cypress, Texas (Cy Ranch)
Offers from SFA, Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky

RB: Ja'Bray Young 5-10; 210 Melissa, Texas (Melissa)
Offers from SFA, SMU, Boston College, Colorado State, Nevada, North Texas, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Kansas

OL: Jaylon Washington 6-7; 320 Red Oak, Texas (Red Oak)
Offers from SFA, Arkansas State, Alcorn State, Illinois State, UIW, Jackson State, Northwestern State, Texas Southern

OL: Keeymon White 6-4; 305 Houston, Texas (Aldine)
Offers from SFA, Houston Baptist, Northwestern State

OL: Justice Guillory 6-3; 305 Katy, Texas (Morton Ranch)
Offers from SFA, Rice, HBU, New Mexico State, Prairie View A&M, Angelo State

OL: Jordan Guillory 6-3; 290 Katy, Texas (Morton Ranch)
Offers from SFA, Arkansas Baptist

[SFA 93]

We seem to be revamping the O-line

signing tomorrow

OL: Justice Guillory 6-3; 305 Katy, Texas (Morton Ranch) (Fr.)
OL: Jordan Guillory 6-3; 290 Katy, Texas (Morton Ranch) (Fr.)
OL: Keeymon White 6-4; 305 Houston, Texas (Aldine) (Fr.)
OL: PJ Braun 6-6; 300 Oroville, California (Butte College) (Jr.)
OL: Jaylon Washington 6-7; 320 Red Oak, Texas (Red Oak) (Fr.)
OL: Drew Beymer 6-10; 350 Auburndale, Florida (Auburndale/UT-Martin/Iowa Western CC) (Jr.)

[Libertine]

Just an academic question, excuse the pun xlolx but will the Cowboys be eligible for the regular season championship if not eligible for post season? I know it tends to be the case that the conference must send its champion or forfeit its automatic bid. Just wondering where that leaves Cowboy fans for next year.

Glad to hear they are turning it around!

The Southland actually faced a similar question in 2008 when UCA was re-classifying up from D2, went 10-2 and won the conference in their second year. Thanks to their membership agreement with the conference, they were eligible for the Southland crown immediately but hadn't completed the two-year transition required for NCAA postseason. As I recall, the NCAA notified the Southland that their autobid only applied to the conference's official champion and, if they gave the crown to UCA, they would essentially be forfeiting the Southland's autobid for that season. To preserve the autobid, the conference ended up designating someone else (I want to say SW Texas State?) the champ which, of course, royally pissed off UCA and rightfully so.

[FormerPokeCenter]

Central Arkansas was in the 2nd Year of a 4 year reclassification process. They were NEVER eligible to be the conference champs in 2008. What actually happened was the SLC TRIED to bend the rules and said they were going to award the league title to Central Arkansas if they finished atop the standings.

They submitted that proposal to the NCAA who quashed it and referred the Southland to the extant rules at the time.

It's completely erroneous to say that Central Arkansas "won" the league. They weren't ever eligible for that, primarily because their team was populated by players from Division II, where the eligibility requirements are different. That's why there's a 4 year transision period.

Having said that, UCA did a great job on the field in 2008. They knew they weren't going to be eligible for the league title or for the playoffs before they came into the league.

[Libertine]

Central Arkansas was in the 2nd Year of a 4 year reclassification process. They were NEVER eligible to be the conference champs in 2008. What actually happened was the SLC TRIED to bend the rules and said they were going to award the league title to Central Arkansas if they finished atop the standings.

They submitted that proposal to the NCAA who quashed it and referred the Southland to the extant rules at the time.

It's completely erroneous to say that Central Arkansas "won" the league. They weren't ever eligible for that, primarily because their team was populated by players from Division II, where the eligibility requirements are different. That's why there's a 4 year transision period.

Having said that, UCA did a great job on the field in 2008. They knew they weren't going to be eligible for the league title or for the playoffs before they came into the league.


Thanks for the correction. I remembered there being a lot of back and forth between the schools, the league offices and the NCAA that November.

[BEAR]

Central Arkansas was in the 2nd Year of a 4 year reclassification process. They were NEVER eligible to be the conference champs in 2008. What actually happened was the SLC TRIED to bend the rules and said they were going to award the league title to Central Arkansas if they finished atop the standings.

They submitted that proposal to the NCAA who quashed it and referred the Southland to the extant rules at the time.

It's completely erroneous to say that Central Arkansas "won" the league. They weren't ever eligible for that, primarily because their team was populated by players from Division II, where the eligibility requirements are different. That's why there's a 4 year transision period.

Having said that, UCA did a great job on the field in 2008. They knew they weren't going to be eligible for the league title or for the playoffs before they came into the league.

They knew? Geez this never gets old. All the confusion the week before clinching the title and all the explaining the commish had to do just days before. Right. We knew we weren’t eligible for the playoffs but the conference title was not made clear to even the commish. Yeah it was given to Texas State. But the Bears won the league. They just weren’t allowed to be recognized for it.

[Wildcat1997]

Good luck to them on their graduate work. Do you guys have anybody decent in the pipeline?Sema'J Davis is the favorite to be the starter right now, but he's more of a runner and really needs to improve his passing. If he can do that he could be a very dangerous weapon. Besides him we have freshman Andrew Stripling who has good size at 6'5 but didn't play this year so we don't really know what we have. We have a commit right now named Stone Earle who did some good things in high school this season but he likely won't be ready by next year. Our staff will likely look for a dropdown or JUCO to provide more depth.

[Daytripper]

I know we already have lists of commitments, but I'm going to post each one individually as they show up on the twitter feed of Sam Houston Football. I will try to pull from some other Southland schools that aren't represented here, as well.

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[Daytripper]

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[Daytripper]

I know we already have lists of commitments, but I'm going to post each one individually as they show up on the twitter feed of Sam Houston Football. I will try to pull from some other Southland schools that aren't represented here, as well.

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[Daytripper]

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[lionsrking2]

Southeastern Louisiana currently at 12 on the board, with several more expected. I'll post the list when it's complete.

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[lionsrking2]

Lions are up to 14 with possibility of several more.

[ccd494]

Some further reading on SHSU recruit Ramon Jefferson:

https://wgme.com/news/local/umaine-football-player-charged-with-domestic-violence-assault

[SFA 93]

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[BEAR]

I can only see 4 or 5 for UCA. Some of the tweets say there are going to be afternoon signings at school. Seems pretty typical for high schools.

[Outsider1]

17 so far for us:

https://acusports.com/news/2019/12/18/football-dorrel-nets-17-future-wildcats-during-early-signing-period.aspx

[SFA 93]

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[Daytripper]

Some further reading on SHSU recruit Ramon Jefferson:

https://wgme.com/news/local/umaine-football-player-charged-with-domestic-violence-assault

Keeler does a pretty good job of vetting out bad guys. That's not to say he doesn't give second chances. He does, but not very often. He must have seen something in this kid that caused him to trust him. There will be a spotlight on him, so we shall see.

[FormerPokeCenter]

They knew? Geez this never gets old. All the confusion the week before clinching the title and all the explaining the commish had to do just days before. Right. We knew we weren’t eligible for the playoffs but the conference title was not made clear to even the commish. Yeah it was given to Texas State. But the Bears won the league. They just weren’t allowed to be recognized for it.

To be fair, it was a non-issue until UCA started having nice success...then the league decided to try to give them the title, even though NCAA rules forbade it. That was the whole reason for submitting the proposal to the NCAA in the first place. You don't ask the NCAA for a waiver of a rule if you don't understand before hand that it says "No"

Everybody knew UCA wasn't eligible for the league title for the first four years of moving up, because UCA was built on Div II players. The SLC tried to do UCA a solid though, by soliciting an NCAA waiver. If everybody wasn't totally clear on the 4 year rule, there wouldn't have been a need to ask the NCAA for permission beforehand.

The SLC took a chance, but got slapped down.

It wasn't a surprise to anybody.

[McNeese72]

McNeese recruiting update: We signed some players.

Doc

[SFA 93]

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[Wildcat1997]

I really like our class. I don't know why but I just get the feeling that this is a class that's gonna do big things here at ACU.

[Puddin Tane]

McNeese recruiting update: We signed some players.

Doc


Lamar recruiting update: We signed A player

DL out of Beaumont

new coach is still in San Diego till bowl game, guess the softball coach signed the kid up?

[lionsrking2]

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA

https://lionsports.net/news/2019/12/18/football-southeastern-adds-16-for-2020-to-open-early-signing-period.aspx
The Lions added 16 on the first day of the early signing period. We signed good size and thump in the secondary and some long, athletic kids in general. Still in play for a couple of more that would be huge gets if they come through ... we'll see how it plays out. Looks like we'll be able to add another 12-14 between now and February.

Southeastern Louisiana Football – 2020 Signing Class
Zy Alexander – CB – 6-3 – 175 – Loreauville, La. – Loreauville HS
John Allen – OL – 6-1 – 320 – Jackson, Miss. – Copiah-Lincoln CC/Forest Hill HS*
Tijuane Bolton – DE – 6-3 – 245 – New Augusta, Miss. – Mississippi Gulf Coast CC/Perry Central HS*
Blayne Delahoussaye – CB – 5-10 – 160 – New Iberia, La. – Westgate HS
Noah Devlin – OL – 6-3 – 290 – New Orleans, La. – De La Salle HS
Ivan Drobocky – TE – 6-4 – 230 – Bowling Green, Ky. – IMG Academy*
Jack Henderson – S – 6-3 – 205 – Mandeville, La. – Mandeville HS
Kamron Johnson – DL – 6-4 – 210 – Saraland, Ala. – Saraland HS
Cam Jones – WR – 6-2 -185 – Gonzales, La. – East Ascension HS
Jack Landry – PK – 5-9 – 160 – New Orleans, La. – Brother Martin HS
Jhy Orgeron – OL – 6-4 – 270 – Galliano, La. – South Lafourche HS
Rodney Sopsher – DL – 6-3 – 275 – Amite, La. – Southwest Mississippi CC/Amite HS*
TaQuan Thomas – S – 6-0 – 190 - New Orleans, La. – Kennedy HS*
Javin Turner – OL – 6-2 – 285 – Patterson, La. – Patterson HS
Jacoby Wells – S – 6-1 – 200 – Harvey, La. – Helen Cox HS*
Edward Wilson – CB – 5-11 – 175 – Port Allen, La. – Port Allen HS

[McNeese72]

Lamar recruiting update: We signed A player

DL out of Beaumont

new coach is still in San Diego till bowl game, guess the softball coach signed the kid up?

LOL! That last line was funny.

Doc

[cx500d]

Lamar recruiting update: We signed A player

DL out of Beaumont

new coach is still in San Diego till bowl game, guess the softball coach signed the kid up?

That's kind of funny. What is sad is all the SFA flashy PR and pics, all for a gawdawful team.

[FormerPokeCenter]

SFA's gonna get better. Carthel's too good of a coach for them not to...

[katss07]

That's kind of funny. What is sad is all the SFA flashy PR and pics, all for a gawdawful team.
Not really sad, it’s just funny. SFA isn’t into winners.

What’s funny is Carthel saying they’re going to be the powerhouse of east TX.

[SFA 93]

Nice haul!

https://sfajacks.com/news/2019/12/18/2020-lumberjack-football-national-signing-day.aspx (https://sfajacks.com/news/2019/12/18/2020-lumberjack-football-national-signing-day.aspx)
Stephen F. Austin Football – 2020 Signing Class (Sign 13)

QB: SAM SAXTON 6-5; 190 Austin, Texas (St. Michael's Academy/University of Texas) (R/Fr.)
RB: JA’BRAY YOUNG 5-9; 210 Melissa, Texas (Melissa) (Fr.)
WR: MOE WEDMAN 6-2; 195 Matthews, North Carolina (Jireh Prep.) (Fr.)
WR: KOBE BANKS 5-8; 165 Cypress, Texas (Cy Ranch) (Fr.)
TE: LAVAR LINDO 6-4; 225 Mission, Texas (Sharyland Pioneer) (Fr.)
OL: DREW BEYMER 6-8; 330 Auburndale, Florida (Auburndale/UT-Martin/Iowa Western CC) (Jr.)
OL: PJ BRAUN 6-5; 300 Oroville, California (Butte College) (Jr.)
OL: JAYLON WASHINGTON 6-7; 345 Red Oak, Texas (Red Oak) (Fr.)
OL: DANIEL KEYS 6-5; 280 Houston, Texas (Langham Creek) (Fr.)
OL: KEEYMON WHITE 6-2; 300 Houston, Texas (Aldine Davis) (Fr.)
DE: KY THOMAS 6-4; 265 Elkhart, Texas (Elkhart) (Fr.)
DT: DENNIS OSAGIEDE 6-0; 290 Missouri City, Texas (Ridge Point/UMass) (So.)
LB: DAY DAY COLEMAN 6-2; 220 Mesquite, Texas (West Mesquite/University of Arizona) (So.)
S: KRIS MCCUNE 6-2; 220 Forney, Texas (Dallas Christian/ Oklahoma State) (R/Fr.)

[Puddin Tane]

SFA's gonna get better. Carthel's too good of a coach for them not to...

I agree. I think cartel is gonna do well.....until he gets caught ....again

[Puddin Tane]

Some further reading on SHSU recruit Ramon Jefferson:

https://wgme.com/news/local/umaine-football-player-charged-with-domestic-violence-assault

aw Sammie, what have y’all done here?

[katss07]

aw Sammie, what have y’all done here?
Keeler runs a clean program, which is one reason I’m a big fan of his. He’ll take no nonsense from the kid. Any funny business and he’s gone.

Life is about second chances, lets hope Ramon learns from his mistakes.

[Wildcat1997]

I agree. I think cartel is gonna do well.....until he gets caught ....againYeah it's a question of what comes first, a conference title or sanctions.

[BEAR]

UCA signs 8 in the early period. There were some other high school kids who signed but won't be announced until February.

Christian Cain: 6'2" 200lb Safety- Northwest Mississippi Community College
Jalen Bedell: 6'2" 315lb Defensive Tackle- Copiah Lincoln Community College
Kamyrn Cuevas: 5'11" 190lb Cornerback- Kilgore Texas College
Seren Hughes-Ford: 6'4" 200 Punter- Coffeyeville Kansas Community College
Justin Keijers: 6'1" 210 Long Snapper- Coffeyeville Kansas Community College
Derrick "Deuce" Wise: 5'10" 190lb Runningback- Fort Smith, Ark. High School
William Mayo: 6'5" 325 Offensive Lineman- Sylvan Hills, Ark. High School
Derek Haupt: 6'4" 300 Offensive Lineman- Dr. Phillips High School Orlando, Florida

Hughes- Ford and Keijers snapped and kicked for each other at Coffeyville. Good to have that familiarity in that part of the game. I personally got to watch D. Wise run for Fort Smith because my local high school plays them yearly. Kid can flat out run. Add Michael George who signed last year but redshirted and the Bears will again be strong on the run. Biggest issue we had was Oline blocking. You could tell when they blocked well because Carlos would excel. But it was an issue last season for sure. Twitter had some other signees that won't be listed until February and I don't know why.

But I am very excited to see this class and last year's class get a chance to play. I think this will basically be Nathan's team now with Steve Campbell's kids all but gone.

[Outsider1]

UCA signs 8 in the early period. There were some other high school kids who signed but won't be announced until February.

Christian Cain: 6'2" 200lb Safety- Northwest Mississippi Community College
Jalen Bedell: 6'2" 315lb Defensive Tackle- Copiah Lincoln Community College
Kamyrn Cuevas: 5'11" 190lb Cornerback- Kilgore Texas College
Seren Hughes-Ford: 6'4" 200 Punter- Coffeyeville Kansas Community College
Justin Keijers: 6'1" 210 Long Snapper- Coffeyeville Kansas Community College
Derrick "Deuce" Wise: 5'10" 190lb Runningback- Fort Smith, Ark. High School
William Mayo: 6'5" 325 Offensive Lineman- Sylvan Hills, Ark. High School
Derek Haupt: 6'4" 300 Offensive Lineman- Dr. Phillips High School Orlando, Florida

Hughes- Ford and Keijers snapped and kicked for each other at Coffeyville. Good to have that familiarity in that part of the game. I personally got to watch D. Wise run for Fort Smith because my local high school plays them yearly. Kid can flat out run. Add Michael George who signed last year but redshirted and the Bears will again be strong on the run. Biggest issue we had was Oline blocking. You could tell when they blocked well because Carlos would excel. But it was an issue last season for sure. Twitter had some other signees that won't be listed until February and I don't know why.

But I am very excited to see this class and last year's class get a chance to play. I think this will basically be Nathan's team now with Steve Campbell's kids all but gone.


UCA, like many other FCS schools, seems to be choosing bigger OL players to bring in. I don't know what each does with them once there, but ACU has taken a different approach in the last couple of years. ACU wants the right "frame", combined with the speed/strength/skills they are looking for. I completely understand our coaches rationale, but have not seen the real benefits yet. Will our strategy take longer or will it always be an uphill battle? I think that bigger guys can still have strength/speed/skill and that the other variables play in. When I look at some of the size of our linemen, combined with our OL production level in the last few years, I just become leary. The SLC trench play in general still needs to elevate itself. What the formula will be, I guess, is yet to be seen. Some ACU fans and parent disagree with me. That's ok, but show me the money. The same can be said of DL players.

[BEAR]

UCA, like many other FCS schools, seems to be choosing bigger OL players to bring in. I don't know what each does with them once there, but ACU has taken a different approach in the last couple of years. ACU wants the right "frame", combined with the speed/strength/skills they are looking for. I completely understand our coaches rationale, but have not seen the real benefits yet. Will our strategy take longer or will it always be an uphill battle? I think that bigger guys can still have strength/speed/skill and that the other variables play in. When I look at some of the size of our linemen, combined with our OL production level in the last few years, I just become leary. The SLC trench play in general still needs to elevate itself. What the formula will be, I guess, is yet to be seen. Some ACU fans and parent disagree with me. That's ok, but show me the money. The same can be said of DL players.

I think UCA wants more players like Illinois State has on their line. Hunter Watts, 6'8" 320 graduated and the pros have been on him all year. Taller and stronger I think is Brown's goal.

[cx500d]

I think UCA wants more players like Illinois State has on their line. Hunter Watts, 6'8" 320 graduated and the pros have been on him all year. Taller and stronger I think is Brown's goal.

Looks like they are replicating JSU, and we know how that works


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[BEAR]

Looks like they are replicating JSU, and we know how that works


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As a fan I just want to see a run game again! xlolx

[Puddin Tane]

Some big news for ACU is that our starting QB Luke Anthony and one of our backup QB Cole Klayman transferred out. They both graduated and wouldn't have been able to go to graduate school at ACU in their respective degrees so they are looking for new opportunities. Anthony will probably end up at an Ivy League school.

Tell Anthony we have NO quarterbacks and offer an MBA in financial management!

[SFA 93]

Got one more just in before the dead line.

Our 6th OL man in this class

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMSEYnlWsAALVBc?format=jpg&name=small

[Katfan]

I think the DL play in the SLC is way ahead of the OL play.

[Serpentor]

I know we already have lists of commitments, but I'm going to post each one individually as they show up on the twitter feed of Sam Houston Football. I will try to pull from some other Southland schools that aren't represented here, as well.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMEq8MFXkAAguaK?format=jpg&name=large

Wow, people from Huntsville actually end up on our team? Color me surprised.

[cx500d]

Wow, people from Huntsville actually end up on our team? Color me surprised.
Don’t you get parolees?

[Puddin Tane]

We picked up a second kid, a fullback. This has me skeert! New coach was a qb, then coach at Air Force before San Diego St. Im having nightmares of the flexbbone or veer. Grew up in UT wishbone house....I cant do it again!

[Katfan]

Don’t you get parolees?
Nope only inmates

[BEAR]

Hey FPC, you still here? You’ve disappeared from social media? xlolx

[SFA 93]

3x all conference wide receiver Tamrick Pace just announced that he will be returning to SFA as a 5th year senior after missing the 2019 season due to injuries and academic issues.

Pace played in one game in 2019 against Sam Houston State where he caught 6 passes for 63 yards and 2 kick returns for 58 yards before leaving the game with a season ending injury.

[BEAR]

UCA loses it's DB coach to Memphis:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENpGTRBXsAUPpOg?format=jpg&name=900x900

[FormerPokeCenter]

Hey FPC, you still here? You’ve disappeared from social media? xlolx

I'm still HERE, marginally...but I bagged FB. I may reactivate my account when it comes time to fundraise again, but ....right now....I'm just not feeling the FB call...

[Outsider1]

ACU's Ryan Gent is going to South Dakota School of Mines to be OC.

[Daytripper]

Two UT transfers are no longer on the roster. LB Erik Fowler and RB Toneil Carter. I will say this about Keeler, he will give a second chance to a kid but if he is a problem, he will cut him loose.

[McNeese75]

McNeese has a RB that transferred from App State last year enter the transfer portal. Remains to be seen if any other Seniors follow.

[Outsider1]

It looks like former backup Iowa QB Peyton Mansell will be coming to Abilene. He is married to a former ACU softball pitcher that transferred to Baylor a while back.

https://247sports.com/Article/Peyton-Mansell-Iowa-Hawkeyes-Football-Abilene-Christian--141912852/

[Wildcat1997]

Nebraska OLB Jordan Paup will transfer to ACU. We'll likely be moving him to DE. He had great HS stats and was a really great student at Nebraska but just was never able to see the field there. Also he was recruited by our current DC when he was at South Dakota State

[Wildcat1997]

Eastern Kentucky wide receivers coach Donte Ellington has moved to ACU in the same capacity. I like this hire. He seems to make the receivers better everywhere he goes.

[SFA 93]

Gilbert to Syracuse as OC?

https://footballscoop.com/news/source-sterlin-gilbert-to-be-syracuse-offensive-coordinator/ (https://footballscoop.com/news/source-sterlin-gilbert-to-be-syracuse-offensive-coordinator/)

[McNeese75]

Gilbert to Syracuse as OC?

https://footballscoop.com/news/source-sterlin-gilbert-to-be-syracuse-offensive-coordinator/ (https://footballscoop.com/news/source-sterlin-gilbert-to-be-syracuse-offensive-coordinator/)Done Deal

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[Daytripper]

Done Deal

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That sucks for you guys. What now?

[McNeese75]

That sucks for you guys. What now?Who knows but it's a setback for sure. Timing is horrible

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[Daytripper]

Who knows but it's a setback for sure. Timing is horrible

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I will give you Keeler at this point.

[Wildcat1997]

Losing Gilbert might be a blessing in disguise. I thought it was a weird hire from the beginning bringing in a guy that had never coached in Louisiana and hadn't really even been that successful at his most recent stops. I feel like y'all were gonna have a ceiling with him and it wouldn't have been acceptable one considering your history. Yes the timing sucks but now y'all have a chance to bring in someone better. Y'all could go after an assistant at Tulane, Louisiana Lafayette or even Louisiana Tech because they've all had good years. Or maybe y'all could go for a hail mary with Rebowe. I know SELA was close to hiring him that one time. Or maybe go after Joe Brady at LSU lol.

[McNeese75]

With the AD we have I am afraid we will end up with some hometown hero that will bury the program (J.C. Harper is inquiring so SFA fans should be hoping that happens)

[McCowboys]

Losing Gilbert might be a blessing in disguise. I thought it was a weird hire from the beginning bringing in a guy that had never coached in Louisiana and hadn't really even been that successful at his most recent stops. I feel like y'all were gonna have a ceiling with him and it wouldn't have been acceptable one considering your history. Yes the timing sucks but now y'all have a chance to bring in someone better. Y'all could go after an assistant at Tulane, Louisiana Lafayette or even Louisiana Tech because they've all had good years. Or maybe y'all could go for a hail mary with Rebowe. I know SELA was close to hiring him that one time. Or maybe go after Joe Brady at LSU lol.

McNeese has not officially made an announcement because the chicken***** may be waiting until he is safely tucked away in New york before sending in his resignation. His leaving at this time opens up so many cans of worms with recent signees, current coaching staff, possible coaches, etc. Sickening!

Some of the players and fans are pushing for DC Jim Gush. He has head coaching experience and may be able to keep most of the staff together. Burckel (president of MSU) did say the new coach would be named soon.

Many of us feel we should be looking for a new AD at the same time.

[McCowboys]

McNeese official release on the resignation of Gilbert: https://mcneesesports.com/news/2020/1/12/sterlin-gilbert-resigns-as-football-head-coach.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2FrPVgD38pk96gSJu4kOKqa3kfMI pXs_AizAUfdi-r8SWj_nEt_ySeOus (https://mcneesesports.com/news/2020/1/12/sterlin-gilbert-resigns-as-football-head-coach.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2FrPVgD38pk96gSJu4kOKqa3kfMI pXs_AizAUfdi-r8SWj_nEt_ySeOus)

[FormerPokeCenter]

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're entering into a dark period for McNeese football. Hopefully, it doen't rival the Sonny Jackson era, but I fear that unless we do something drastic, we're headed for parity with Northwestern, Lamar and SFA, while the rest of the conference iimproves and prospers....

[McNeese72]

McNeese has not officially made an announcement because the chicken***** may be waiting until he is safely tucked away in New york before sending in his resignation. His leaving at this time opens up so many cans of worms with recent signees, current coaching staff, possible coaches, etc. Sickening!

Some of the players and fans are pushing for DC Jim Gush. He has head coaching experience and may be able to keep most of the staff together. Burckel (president of MSU) did say the new coach would be named soon.

Many of us feel we should be looking for a new AD at the same time.

With the awful timing of this, I'm leaning towards giving Jim Gush the chance. Hopefully, he can keep most of the staf together and we won't take a big hit in recruiting this year. Plus the current players seem to like him. Give him a tryout year because we definitely won't be trying to make the playoffs next season. ;)

Doc

Doc

[FormerPokeCenter]

I could live with that...we need a new OC though...and a new AD...and a new...well...you get the idea.

[TheRevSFA]

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're entering into a dark period for McNeese football. Hopefully, it doen't rival the Sonny Jackson era, but I fear that unless we do something drastic, we're headed for parity with Northwestern, Lamar and SFA, while the rest of the conference iimproves and prospers....

don’t lump us in. We managed to get a positive regime change with Ivey as AD and Carthel as coach. We will be going up

[FormerPokeCenter]

Time will tell...

[BEAR]

don’t lump us in. We managed to get a positive regime change with Ivey as AD and Carthel as coach. We will be going up

Yeah but you choose Cramp Clank AFTER he got the boot for slinging with subordinates without the wife's consent etc etc. Tells me there is not good decision making done there. xlolx Gotta wonder if the high $$ alums boosters are making the choices.

https://abancommercials.com/uploadComercial/45128.jpg

[McCowboys]

Yeah but you choose Cramp Clank AFTER he got the boot for slinging with subordinates without the wife's consent etc etc. Tells me there is not good decision making done there. xlolx Gotta wonder if the high $$ alums boosters are making the choices.

https://abancommercials.com/uploadComercial/45128.jpg


As the Rev said, SFA has a new AD, one that I wish McNeese had! Also, McNeese was interested in Carthel, but SFA had already snatched him up first, dammit!

[TheRevSFA]

Yeah but you choose Cramp Clank AFTER he got the boot for slinging with subordinates without the wife's consent etc etc. Tells me there is not good decision making done there. xlolx Gotta wonder if the high $$ alums boosters are making the choices.

https://abancommercials.com/uploadComercial/45128.jpg

that was his buddy, former AD Robert Hill who hired him. Notice Ivey gave his ass the boot and we got Carthel instead. Carthel is a winner and builds winners.

[FormerPokeCenter]

So you guys are gonna have sprinkles on your uniforms next year???

[Wildcat1997]

Texas Tech WR Dax Neece has transferred to ACU. I'm happy to see we've been landing some big time transfers recently. Add in Mansell and this is a big boost to our offense that we we really needed.

[FormerPokeCenter]

How does a kid named Dax Neece NOT transfer to McNeese?

[TheRevSFA]

How does a kid named Dax Neece NOT transfer to McNeese?

Because he wants to play in the postsea...oh no that applies to ACU too.

Good question.

[BEAR]

How does a kid named Dax Neece NOT transfer to McNeese?

I remember when I first started following the FCS and McNeese had a game on tv against an FBS school. The announcer said that he wondered why all the players had the last name McNeese! xlolx Both of them kept calling it MICK-NEESE and they had a viewer or coworker tell them during the break that it was pronounced MACK-NEESE. xlolxxlolx

[Outsider1]

Because he wants to play in the postsea...oh no that applies to ACU too.

Good question.


I laughed pretty hard at this one. Next year otta be interesting for us. Is it the season we finally break into the post season? I honestly don't know. We should at least be fighting to be in the running in my opinion. Big questions: 1) Do any player defections occur between now and Sept? 2) How well do we fill our coaching and analysis vacancies?

[TheRevSFA]

I laughed pretty hard at this one. Next year otta be interesting for us. Is it the season we finally break into the post season? I honestly don't know. We should at least be fighting to be in the running in my opinion. Big questions: 1) Do any player defections occur between now and Sept? 2) How well do we fill our coaching and analysis vacancies?

i couldn’t resist. I do think this is the year y’all make it happen too. I like what you guys are doing out there.

[Catatonic]

i couldn’t resist. I do think this is the year y’all make it happen too. I like what you guys are doing out there.

Made me laugh, too, in a painful kind of way. I’m not sure what to expect next season. We lost a lot to graduation and defection. Looks like we will rely heavily on transfers.

[BEAR]

Wanna be homeless? Hungry? or are you the rich type that is self funding. HBU has a job for you! Note they don't even want to talk to you...just email them. xlolx

Houston Baptist (FCS):Houston Baptist University, an FCS program that competes in the Southland Conference, is seeking to add a volunteer Quality Control position on special teams. Ideal candidates will have a burning passion for football along with a relentless work ethic, and a desire to learn. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to break into the college football profession. This position has no stipend, housing, or meals attached to it. Responsibilities are, but not limited to: opponent film breakdown, assisting with notebooks, reports, and game week preparation. Candidates should be adept at learning new technology, in addition to being proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Hudl. If interested, email a cover letter, resume, and references to Special Teams Coordinator Tyler Schovanec at [email protected] No phone calls please.

[BEAR]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8kLC5-n0vg

[McNeese72]

The latest news out of the McNeese football program:

31328

Clear as mud, right?

Doc

[FormerPokeCenter]

Did they at least put together another topnotch search committee?

You and/or CBuck belong on that committee..

[McNeese72]

Looks like the mud cleared up! ;)

Doc

[BEAR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1217788491632992257/uC4gEZ1U_bigger.jpg
(https://twitter.com/Macklinuno)Isaiah Macklin
@Macklinuno
(https://twitter.com/Macklinuno)Jan 14 (https://twitter.com/Macklinuno/status/1217271435728752640)
After talking it over with my family I have decided to exercise my graduate transfer.. thank you to the UCA staff for giving me an opportunity to get a degree as well as a chance to make memories on the stripes
#rollbears (https://twitter.com/hashtag/rollbears?src=hashtag_click)

[McNeese75]

Did they at least put together another topnotch search committee?

You and/or CBuck belong on that committee..

Yep, it was called "Burckel"

Frank Wilson of UTSA will be your new McNeese football coach

[BEAR]

Real winner: xlolx

Head coaching record[edit (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frank_Wilson_(American_football)&action=edit&section=10&editintro=Template:BLP_editintro)]

Year
Team
Overall
Conference
Standing
Bowl/playoffs


UTSA Roadrunners (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTSA_Roadrunners_football) (Conference USA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conference_USA)) (2016–2019)


2016 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_NCAA_Division_I_FBS_football_season)
UTSA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_UTSA_Roadrunners_football_team)
6–7
5–4
2nd (West)
L New Mexico (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_New_Mexico_Bowl)


2017 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_NCAA_Division_I_FBS_football_season)
UTSA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_UTSA_Roadrunners_football_team)
6–5
3–5
5th (West)



2018 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_NCAA_Division_I_FBS_football_season)
UTSA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_UTSA_Roadrunners_football_team)
3–9
2–6
5th (West)



2019 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_NCAA_Division_I_FBS_football_season)
UTSA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_UTSA_Roadrunners_football_team)
4–8
3–5
T–4th (West)



UTSA:
19–29
13–19

[McNeese75]

His past winning record means nothing (see Ed Ogeron at LSU). UTSA is a challenge for any head coach.

The man is a top recruiter (See Ed Ogeron) and with the firestorm situation the Football Program and the national signing day coming up, this is a positive.

Time will tell.

In 2011, Rivals.com (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivals.com) named Wilson the National Recruiter of the Year.
In 2014, NFL.com (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL.com) named Wilson the top recruiter in all of college football.
In 2015, Scout.com (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scout.com) honored Wilson as the SEC Recruiter of the Year.
In 2015, LSU secured a Top 5 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.
The achievement marked the first time since 2002–03 that LSU finished with back-to-back Top 5 recruiting classes in America.
From 2011–2014, 29 LSU Tigers were selected in the NFL Draft which ranks second to Alabama (30).

[BEAR]

McNeese only leaves the state of Louisiana TWICE next year. Six home games. Three others in the state. If this new coach doesn't take advantage of that rarity to create a successful program....man.....xlolx

[McNeese75]

https://www.facebook.com/DonHarris4/videos/dons-extra-point-why-frank-wilsons-firing-is-about-what-you-would-expect-from-ut/2472282926222482/

[McNeese75]

McNeese only leaves the state of Louisiana TWICE next year. Six home games. Three others in the state. If this new coach doesn't take advantage of that rarity to create a successful program....man.....xlolx

So he will be judged on one season after a January hire?

[BEAR]

So he will be judged on one season after a January hire?

Of course not! But Louisiana is packed with talent. It's his chance to consume that state with McNeese recruiting. McNeese went 7-5 last year. If this guy recruits well next year then you should see results in 2021 with so many in state games. His first year is a gimme. xlolx

[FormerPokeCenter]

Well, he played at Nichols, so I know he knows this, but if he wants to win the fan base, he better start the Wilson Era with a bang by beating those bastards in Lafayette next year...

[FormerPokeCenter]

Yep, it was called "Burckel"

Frank Wilson of UTSA will be your new McNeese football coach


I'm thinking a guy named Orgeron probably had some input....

[McNeese72]

https://www.facebook.com/DonHarris4/videos/dons-extra-point-why-frank-wilsons-firing-is-about-what-you-would-expect-from-ut/2472282926222482/

Boy, that guy sure reamed out UTSA for firing Wilson. From the description in the video, it sounds like McNeese has a lot better coaching facilities than UTSA did.

Doc

[citdog]

This is a good hire for Mac nees.

[Wildcat1997]

Yeah McNeese upgraded imo. Wilson knows Louisiana and can recruit his butt off. This is a really good hire. If he can put together a solid staff that can develop the recruits he brings in then it becomes a great hire.

[McCowboys]

He was announced Thursday as the head coach at McNeese (don’t you dare call it McNeese State) of the Southland Conference in FCS. https://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/01/16/frank-wilson-lands-as-head-coach-at-fcs-mcneese/

[McNeese75]

And it appears Lance Guidry has skipped out on Southeastern Louisiana to go join his old buddy Willie Taggert at FAU.

[BEAR]

And it appears Lance Guidry has skipped out on Southeastern Louisiana to go join his old buddy Willie Taggert at FAU.

xeekx Ouch. Big loss for SLU.

[McNeese75]

https://www.kplctv.com/2020/01/17/former-mcneese-coach-lance-guidry-joins-fau-coaching-staff/

[Outsider1]

https://www.kplctv.com/2020/01/17/former-mcneese-coach-lance-guidry-joins-fau-coaching-staff/

Dang, that sucks.

[lionsrking2]

Dang, that sucks.

Not really. Lance's energy and passion will be missed but a short stay was expected when we hired him. We had a good succession plan already in place.

Also, nice job by our administration, extending Frank Scelfo's contract through the 2024 season ...

https://lionsports.net/news/2020/1/16/football-southeastern-extends-scelfos-contract-through-2024-season.aspx

[FormerPokeCenter]

Lionsrking: "It's just a flesh wound!, Yield!"

[lionsrking2]

Lionsrking: "It's just a flesh wound!, Yield!"

The flesh wound you speak of was the 117 points allowed in two playoff games. Didn't even require a band aid. :)

[McNeese75]

The flesh wound you speak of was the 117 points allowed in two playoff games. Didn't even require a band aid. :)

You are probably better off xnodx

[BEAR]

Looking at the stats for the 2019 season the Lions were very successful in two areas: Oline and Dline. #1 in protecting the QB from sacks and #2 in defensive sacks.

That opened up the offense for:
#1 in first downs
#3 in first down conversions
#2 in 4th down conversions
#2 in opponents 4th down conversions
#1 in scoring offense 36.6 PPG for 66 TDs and 7 FGs.
#1 total offense 484 YPG
#1 Pass offense
#2 Pass efficiency
#1 sacks against

Defense:
#2 in opponents 4th down conversions
#3 Rushing defense
#3 interceptions (1 away from #1)
#2 Sacky by

SLU's lines are the reason they did so well this past year. Looking at their roster it looks like they lose 8 OL and DL guys and a TON of DBs. Plus Virgil. Though Cole Kelley comes back right? Looking at all those defense losses it may be a rebuilding year on that side?

[lionsrking2]

You are probably better off xnodx

I wouldn't say that. Lance brought energy and passion and the kids loved him. He'll definitely be missed in that regard. He had his ups and downs as a play caller and had to battle injuries in the secondary, but on the whole, we were improved defensively. Assuming we elevate D-line coach, Raymond Monica, we should continue to improve. The D-line was the best aspect of our defense and he gets the most out of his players. He's been a DC at the FBS level and has 12 years of head coaching experience at the D-2 level. Lance will be missed and appreciated, but we'll be fine.

[McCowboys]

Here's a link to the video of the majority of the Coach Frank Wilson introductory press conference: https://www.facebook.com/kplc7news/videos/476115933267307/UzpfSTUwMzE1NDc0OlZLOjI2MTM4MDQzOTIwNzk2Njg/?multi_permalinks=2613804392079668%2C2613497812110 326%2C2612532892206818%2C2612289518897822%2C261223 5758903198&notif_id=1579193972658419&notif_t=group_activity

[lionsrking2]

Looking at the stats for the 2019 season the Lions were very successful in two areas: Oline and Dline. #1 in protecting the QB from sacks and #2 in defensive sacks.

That opened up the offense for:
#1 in first downs
#3 in first down conversions
#2 in 4th down conversions
#2 in opponents 4th down conversions
#1 in scoring offense 36.6 PPG for 66 TDs and 7 FGs.
#1 total offense 484 YPG
#1 Pass offense
#2 Pass efficiency
#1 sacks against

Defense:
#2 in opponents 4th down conversions
#3 Rushing defense
#3 interceptions (1 away from #1)
#2 Sacky by

SLU's lines are the reason they did so well this past year. Looking at their roster it looks like they lose 8 OL and DL guys and a TON of DBs. Plus Virgil. Though Cole Kelley comes back right? Looking at all those defense losses it may be a rebuilding year on that side?

I don't think we're rebuilding at all. We lose some productive players but have a lot coming back, and coming in. We may be better on offense than we were this year.

[McNeese75]

I wouldn't say that. Lance brought energy and passion and the kids loved him. He'll definitely be missed in that regard. He had his ups and downs as a play caller and had to battle injuries in the secondary, but on the whole, we were improved defensively. Assuming we elevate D-line coach, Raymond Monica, we should continue to improve. The D-line was the best aspect of our defense and he gets the most out of his players. He's been a DC at the FBS level and has 12 years of head coaching experience at the D-2 level. Lance will be missed and appreciated, but we'll be fine.

Lance is energetic. But our D was always really suceptible to the long pass. His DB's never seemed to turn their head to see the ball and PI's were plentiful. I think after the Montana game this year you can see what I mean to some degree.

[lionsrking2]

Lance is energetic. But our D was always really suceptible to the long pass. His DB's never seemed to turn their head to see the ball and PI's were plentiful. I think after the Montana game this year you can see what I mean to some degree.

As you're well aware, Lance runs a heavy pressure, risk/reward defense and you take the good with the bad. In Lance's defense, we were depleted in the secondary over the last four games. We were already thin at safety and it was patch work at best at corner due to injuries. I believe we would have fared a lot better at Montana had he backed off, played soft zone and gave our corners some help over the top, but that's not who he is or how he coaches. We got away with it against Villanova because we outscored them, and may have kept pace with Montana had we been able to limit the big play.

[McNeese75]

As you're well aware, Lance runs a heavy pressure, risk/reward defense and you take the good with the bad. In Lance's defense, we were depleted in the secondary over the last four games. We were already thin at safety and it was patch work at best at corner due to injuries. I believe we would have fared a lot better at Montana had he backed off, played soft zone and gave our corners some help over the top, but that's not who he is or how he coaches. We got away with it against Villanova because we outscored them, and may have kept pace with Montana had we been able to limit the big play.

Watch and see if the same issues don't pop up at his new school.

[lionsrking2]

Watch and see if the same issues don't pop up at his new school.

Maybe, maybe not. He won't be the DC.

[McNeese75]

You are correct. The rubber will meet the road even quicker, he is the defensive backs coach.

[lionsrking2]

You are correct. BUT, the rubber will meet the road even quicker because he is the new DB coach at FAU.

He's a helluva DB coach. The DC makes the defensive calls and decisions whether to blitz, play man, zone, etc.

[McNeese75]

He's a helluva DB coach. The DC makes the defensive calls and decisions whether to blitz, play man, zone, etc.

I will stand by my opinion. I’ve been around and watching the man as a DB coach,DC and HC (not one season).

[lionsrking2]

Southeastern Louisiana adds to midyear signee list:

Morgan Ellison, RB, 6'1, 230, Independence JC ... brings a combination size, speed & physicality to running game ... KJCCC Offensive Player of the Year in 2019 ... Honorable Mention All Big Ten Freshmen at Indiana in 2017, rushed for over 700 yards and six touchdowns as true freshman.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzR5UszeNts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajyJNucF3EI
https://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/10/morgan-ellison.jpg?w=610&h=343&crop=1

[McNeese72]

A couple of Cowboys in the Oval Office:

https://instagram.com/p/B7uBaszBk1q/

Parker and Cody

Doc

[SFA 93]

Another one...

Our 3rd Baylor transfer

https://editorial01.shutterstock.com/wm-preview-1500/9904716i/4b660ffc/baylor-oklahoma-football-norman-usa-shutterstock-editorial-9904716i.jpg
DE: #48 B.J. Thompson 6-6; 222 England, Arkansas (England/Baylor)

2018 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games this season, making two starts ... Finished second on the team with 4.0 sacks, fourth on the team with 5.5 TFL, had 15 total tackles (10 solo), 3 QB hurries and a team-high 3 blocked kicks ... Had 1 solo tackle vs. Vanderbilt (12/27) ... Tallied his fourth sack of the year vs. Texas Tech (11/24), also tallied 2 tackles and was credited with 1 QB hurry ... Against TCU (11/17), blocked 2 kicks (punt in the first quarter, extra point in the second), becoming just the third Bear to block 2 kicks in a game, also the fourth time in program history a player has blocked 2 in a game ... Collected his third sack of the year at Iowa State (11/10) ... Credited with 1 pass breakup and 1 QB hurry vs. OSU (11/3) ... Collected 1 tackle at West Virginia (10/25) ... Had 1 tackle at Texas (10/13) ... Finished with 3 tackles (1 solo), with one TFL, a sack for 9 yards vs. K-State (10/6), also blocked a field goal, the first of the year for the Bears, first of his career ... Set a career-high mark of 4 tackles (3 solo) at Oklahoma (9/29) ... Appeared in his first game of the season vs. Kansas (9/22), tallying 2 tackles (1 solo) with 1 TFL, his first career sack for a loss of 6 yards.

[FormerPokeCenter]

Look, another SFA product who can't tackle without grabbing a facemask....Gee, that's new.....

[Outsider1]

Another one...

Our 3rd Baylor transfer


DE: #48 B.J. Thompson 6-6; 222 England, Arkansas (England/Baylor)

2018 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games this season, making two starts ... Finished second on the team with 4.0 sacks, fourth on the team with 5.5 TFL, had 15 total tackles (10 solo), 3 QB hurries and a team-high 3 blocked kicks ... Had 1 solo tackle vs. Vanderbilt (12/27) ... Tallied his fourth sack of the year vs. Texas Tech (11/24), also tallied 2 tackles and was credited with 1 QB hurry ... Against TCU (11/17), blocked 2 kicks (punt in the first quarter, extra point in the second), becoming just the third Bear to block 2 kicks in a game, also the fourth time in program history a player has blocked 2 in a game ... Collected his third sack of the year at Iowa State (11/10) ... Credited with 1 pass breakup and 1 QB hurry vs. OSU (11/3) ... Collected 1 tackle at West Virginia (10/25) ... Had 1 tackle at Texas (10/13) ... Finished with 3 tackles (1 solo), with one TFL, a sack for 9 yards vs. K-State (10/6), also blocked a field goal, the first of the year for the Bears, first of his career ... Set a career-high mark of 4 tackles (3 solo) at Oklahoma (9/29) ... Appeared in his first game of the season vs. Kansas (9/22), tallying 2 tackles (1 solo) with 1 TFL, his first career sack for a loss of 6 yards.

Nice facemask photo....

[McNeese72]

Finally!!

https://mcneesesports.com/news/2020/1/27/baseball-search-begins-for-new-mcneese-ad.aspx

Doc

[FormerPokeCenter]

YES!!!!!!! Thanks for your service Bruce!

Now, can we poach Ryan Ivey from SFA???

[Daytripper]

YES!!!!!!! Thanks for your service Bruce!

Now, can we poach Ryan Ivey from SFA???

Good luck in your search for a new AD. Maybe this will give President Hoyt an idea of her own....

[McNeese72]

Wonder what the Jacksonville St fans think of Ronnie Letson as an O.C.? He was there in the past.

Doc

[Wildcat1997]

ACU has hired former Kansas State DL Travis Britz as an assistant defensive line coach. He was a 3 time all big 12 performer and played in the NFL for a bit. This is a huge get for us.

[FormerPokeCenter]

We're gonna be watching closely to make sure you guys aren't tempted to dress him out...

[SFA 93]

SFA loses CB coach Freddie Banks to Nevada.

[SFA 93]

Sam Houston State adds Mississippi Valley State, releases 2020 schedule

[TheRevSFA]

YES!!!!!!! Thanks for your service Bruce!

Now, can we poach Ryan Ivey from SFA???

I don't see him downgrading to McNeese.

[FormerPokeCenter]

Well, he does like challenges, so he should have plenty to keep him busy at SFA for the foreseeable future...

[BEAR]

Sam Houston State adds Mississippi Valley State, releases 2020 schedule

Sam could have a VERY good year looking at their schedule!

[Daytripper]

Sam Houston State adds Mississippi Valley State, releases 2020 schedule

At least it's not NAIA....xrolleyesx

[FormerPokeCenter]

LOL!

[McNeese75]

At least it's not NAIA....xrolleyesx

Might be close xlolx

[Outsider1]

At least it's not NAIA....xrolleyesx

Hey.... we resemble that remark xdrunkyx

[Catatonic]

Hey.... we resemble that remark xdrunkyx

There’s not an NAIA school to be found on our schedule for future years. We may regret not playing an NAIA school next year following TAMU.

[Outsider1]

There’s not an NAIA school to be found on our schedule for future years. We may regret not playing an NAIA school next year following TAMU.


The other ACU was enough last year. Hopefully we can continue to not schedule NAIA or DII anymore; better OOC FCS and the moeny games. We'll survive Texas A&M like we did Baylor, UNT and MSU.

[Catatonic]

The other ACU was enough last year. Hopefully we can continue to not schedule NAIA or DII anymore; better OOC FCS and the moeny games. We'll survive Texas A&M like we did Baylor, UNT and MSU.
I could be wrong but my hunch is the next non FBS school we schedule will be Tarleton State

[Wildcat1997]

Northwestern CB Brian Bullock has transferred to ACU. He's got 2 years left and is obviously a great student if he's from Northwestern. Great pickup.

[Sammy94]

Northwestern CB Brian Bullock has transferred to ACU. He's got 2 years left and is obviously a great student if he's from Northwestern. Great pickup.

I'm trying to figure out the Southland Transfer U program this season. ACU and SFA are leading that race.

[BEAR]

https://herosports.com/fcs/football-2020-recruiting-southland-conference-rankings-ajaj

UCA and SFA lead the pack early on. We all know stars don't make a player a good college player. Some of our best players have been walk-ons in the past. But interesting to see how well the SLC is doing.

[Wildcat1997]

https://herosports.com/fcs/football-2020-recruiting-southland-conference-rankings-ajaj

UCA and SFA lead the pack early on. We all know stars don't make a player a good college player. Some of our best players have been walk-ons in the past. But interesting to see how well the SLC is doing.We're the 6th best class but don't have any of the top 20 recruits. 🤔 I'll take that as a sign we have really good depth in our class.

[Wildcat1997]

I'm trying to figure out the Southland Transfer U program this season. ACU and SFA are leading that race.There's a rumor that we're landing an dropdown TE and we'll definitely be looking for at least 1 dropdown OL before fall practice. I've been very impressed with how our staff has been able to land all these transfers.

[FormerPokeCenter]

Northwestern CB Brian Bullock has transferred to ACU. He's got 2 years left and is obviously a great student if he's from Northwestern. Great pickup.

Imagine how confused he's going to be when you guys take on the purple clad Northwestern Demons and he doesn't recognize a soul on that team! ;)

[BEAR]

We're the 6th best class but don't have any of the top 20 recruits. 樂 I'll take that as a sign we have really good depth in our class.

I'll tell you what's neat is some of our recruits, and most likely this is the case for all SLC teams, are kids that haven't gotten very many stars if any, but are football smart. Since I had a son who was a senior this year and played at the highest level in the state I got to see some of the kids signing for UCA play throughout the year. Some of them didn't get any stars but they were so noticeable from the stands because of their on-field effort, knowledge of the game, their proactive thinking in real time situations, and their sideline motivation to their teammates. They were kids that I said man I hope that kid is on UCA's radar! They just stood out if that makes sense. I'm more than thrilled to get the "stars" players but also appreciative of the other kids and all their hustle.

[lionsrking2]

It's the annual read it and chuckle thread.

[FormerPokeCenter]

I was a freshman at McNeese and going through my first August camp. We were doing a one-on-one drills and we had a rising junior who'd been a HS All-American and he was getting his ass handed to him by a walk-on, who was hungry to earn a scholarship. He was beating the hell out of the "All-American"....finally, the DL coach looked at the veteran player and said "Maybe you should show him your scrap book after practice, Cedric. I don't think he believes you were really an All-American!"

The walk-on ended up being one of the last 5 guys cut when the 85 Bears trimmed their roster to 53....

Signee rankings are nice...but...you can't really evaluate them until 5 years after their class is signed...

[Bisonoline]

I was a freshman at McNeese and going through my first August camp. We were doing a one-on-one drills and we had a rising junior who'd been a HS All-American and he was getting his ass handed to him by a walk-on, who was hungry to earn a scholarship. He was beating the hell out of the "All-American"....finally, the DL coach looked at the veteran player and said "Maybe you should show him your scrap book after practice, Cedric. I don't think he believes you were really an All-American!"

The walk-on ended up being one of the last 5 guys cut when the 85 Bears trimmed their roster to 53....

Signee rankings are nice...but...you can't really evaluate them until 5 years after their class is signed...

Great story!!!!!!!

[lionsrking2]

Southeastern Louisiana 2019 full season offensive highlights: Finished #2 nationally in both total offense and passing yards, and #12 in scoring ... a lot of our skill guys are returning and should have added punch to the running game in 2020.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT4j_8TTLOg

[Daytripper]

Southeastern Louisiana 2019 full season offensive highlights: Finished #2 nationally in both total offense and passing yards, and #12 in scoring ... a lot of our skill guys are returning and should have added punch to the running game in 2020.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT4j_8TTLOg

I believe there will be a lot of really good teams at the top of the Southland this year. It will be a wide open race.

[lionsrking2]

I believe there will be a lot of really good teams at the top of the Southland this year. It will be a wide open race.

Great for the league

[Wildcat1997]

I really believe ACU could have a tremendous offense next year with all we've added and have coming back. Between adding former Iowa QB Mansell, TTU WR Neece, Boise State WR Blaylock, OSU OL Knox and hopefully adding TTU TE Tyler Carr and bringing back McCrary, Sema'J Davis, Kobe Clark and the majority of our OL we could have a very formidable offense.

[Outsider1]

I really believe ACU could have a tremendous offense next year with all we've added and have coming back. Between adding former Iowa QB Mansell, TTU WR Neece, Boise State WR Blaylock, OSU OL Knox and hopefully adding TTU TE Tyler Carr and bringing back McCrary, Sema'J Davis, Kobe Clark and the majority of our OL we could have a very formidable offense.

I agree that we certainly have the potential. A big question is the rest of the upper half of the SLC teams. I think the SLC will be wide open next year as the SLC is improving as a whole. Our problem last year was a little of not advancing as much as other teams and not performing as well as we should have in a few key games. There will probably be few "gimme" games come Fall.

[Daytripper]

I agree that we certainly have the potential. A big question is the rest of the upper half of the SLC teams. I think the SLC will be wide open next year as the SLC is improving as a whole. Our problem last year was a little of not advancing as much as other teams and not performing as well as we should have in a few key games. There will probably be few "gimme" games come Fall.

Sam Houston has the potential to win the conference this year. Our defense has a chance to be one of the tops in the country. The key will be staying healthy at QB and finding consistency in the offense. Any of the following could win the conference: UCA, Nicholls, SHSU, SLU. I think these teams are on either on the cusp, or may take a big leap into contention: ACU, UIW, SFA. I think the situation at McNeese will take a year or two to get sorted out. A dark horse team that may surprise is Northwestern State. HBU and Lamar are what they are.

[BEAR]

Sam Houston has the potential to win the conference this year. Our defense has a chance to be one of the tops in the country. The key will be staying healthy at QB and finding consistency in the offense. Any of the following could win the conference: UCA, Nicholls, SHSU, SLU. I think these teams are on either on the cusp, or may take a big leap into contention: ACU, UIW, SFA. I think the situation at McNeese will take a year or two to get sorted out. A dark horse team that may surprise is Northwestern State. HBU and Lamar are what they are.

I think this may be another year of a shared title. Too much potential in a few teams to have one stand out. Anyone want to play the Pre-season guess what my team's record next year will be game? xeyebrowx

[FormerPokeCenter]

We're gonna go 9-2 next year and miss the playoffs....;)

[Outsider1]

Sam Houston has the potential to win the conference this year. Our defense has a chance to be one of the tops in the country. The key will be staying healthy at QB and finding consistency in the offense. Any of the following could win the conference: UCA, Nicholls, SHSU, SLU. I think these teams are on either on the cusp, or may take a big leap into contention: ACU, UIW, SFA. I think the situation at McNeese will take a year or two to get sorted out. A dark horse team that may surprise is Northwestern State. HBU and Lamar are what they are.

I am hoping we can be a break through team and not a cusp team in the Fall. I am not predicting a title yet. I am looking for consistent play and continued growth as the season progresses. I would like to see a team that starts strong and peaks at the right time.

[BEAR]

We're gonna go 9-2 next year and miss the playoffs....;)

xlolx Sounds about right....xlolx

[BEAR]

I'm guessing 8-3 for the year. Worse case 7-4. I just want to see some progress from last year when teams throw the darn ball. No more comeback games...either get ahead or get off the frickin' field! xlolx

[Daytripper]

I'm guessing (hoping?) 9-2 and a tie for the conference title. What we have going for us is two winnable non-conference games (Tarleton and MVSU) and ACU, UCA and McNeese at home. Our road games against Nicholls and UIW are the 3rd and 4th games of the season after having the first two at home. We end the season with Lamar and HBU on the road. It sets up pretty well.

[Outsider1]

The proof will be in the pudding for me. I thought we would have done better last year, but so much of what I saw changed my mind. Where we end up, we end up ... and that will tell me if we have turned any corner for real. We are deeper and have better skill over-all at key areas. How does that translate? Who knows...

We do have a lot of returnees, but so many new faces as you all have seen; that is the unknown.

[BEAR]

Stability in a program is usually an indicator of future success. Coaches with long tenure in the conference is a plus. Also a solid line and a decent qb helps.

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Stability in a program is usually an indicator of future success. Coaches with long tenure in the conference is a plus. Also a solid line and a decent qb helps.

[Daytripper]

Stability in a program is usually an indicator of future success. Coaches with long tenure in the conference is a plus. Also a solid line and a decent qb helps.

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Stability in a program is usually an indicator of future success. Coaches with long tenure in the conference is a plus. Also a solid line and a decent qb helps.

This is a truth worth repeating. xsmiley_wix

[BEAR]

This is a truth worth repeating. xsmiley_wix

Yeah I dont know why it did that. xlolx

[Outsider1]

Stability in a program is usually an indicator of future success. Coaches with long tenure in the conference is a plus. Also a solid line and a decent qb helps.

I think we have been pretty stable for the most part and we think Dorrel has what it takes to keep building. He is not used to losing and this move to DI has been a bit of a learning curve for him. Still, you can see him constantly looking ahead and planning in both his recruits and his coaches. The success hasn't always been what we want to see, but I think most of us would say we have seen the continued progress.

[Daytripper]

I think we have been pretty stable for the most part and we think Dorrel has what it takes to keep building. He is not used to losing and this move to DI has been a bit of a learning curve for him. Still, you can see him constantly looking ahead and planning in both his recruits and his coaches. The success hasn't always been what we want to see, but I think most of us would say we have seen the continued progress.

Your advantage is that you are a private school with a donor base and great facilities. I'm jealous.

[FormerPokeCenter]

I think they've got the second best facilities in the conference ;)

[Outsider1]

Your advantage is that you are a private school with a donor base and great facilities. I'm jealous.

The donor base has helped for sure. Being a small private school that is very expensive in an ugly town has worked against us many times. Still, I am happy that we have continued to be able to prove ourselves as the competition has gotten tougher. I wish more of our fanbase would show up at our facilities more.

[Daytripper]

The donor base has helped for sure. Being a small private school that is very expensive in an ugly town has worked against us many times. Still, I am happy that we have continued to be able to prove ourselves as the competition has gotten tougher. I wish more of our fanbase would show up at our facilities more.

Win and they will come.....
https://media.giphy.com/media/l0MYC0LajbaPoEADu/giphy.gif

[FormerPokeCenter]

You guys might give some serious consideration to finding another color scheme besides purple, though. There's way too much of that in SLC already...Go with something nobody else is using....Something like Turquoise maybe.....Just a thought!

[Outsider1]

Win and they will come.....
https://media.giphy.com/media/l0MYC0LajbaPoEADu/giphy.gif


OMG, I hadn't laughed that hard in a long time!!! xdrunkyx

[Outsider1]

You guys might give some serious consideration to finding another color scheme besides purple, though. There's way too much of that in SLC already...Go with something nobody else is using....Something like Turquoise maybe.....Just a thought!

A little old school Miami, I feel ya xsmiley_wix

[FormerPokeCenter]

Exactly! You guys would stand out from the crowd of empurpled SLC teams...I think you oughta do it. Anything that reduces the amount of Grape and/or Aubergine in this league is a good thing!

[TheRevSFA]

Win and they will come.....
https://media.giphy.com/media/l0MYC0LajbaPoEADu/giphy.gif

and how did that work out for Sam?

[SFA 93]

Kicking off 2020

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQc_rPKWkAkJvqY?format=jpg&name=small

[BEAR]

https://twitter.com/PGNConway/status/1226955345852944386?s=20

[Daytripper]

https://twitter.com/PGNConway/status/1226955345852944386?s=20

University of North Dakota seems to have some competition...xthumbsupx

[Puddin Tane]

Sam Houston has the potential to win the conference this year. Our defense has a chance to be one of the tops in the country. The key will be staying healthy at QB and finding consistency in the offense. Any of the following could win the conference: UCA, Nicholls, SHSU, SLU. I think these teams are on either on the cusp, or may take a big leap into contention: ACU, UIW, SFA. I think the situation at McNeese will take a year or two to get sorted out. A dark horse team that may surprise is Northwestern State. HBU and Lamar are what they are.

...beat Sam the last 2? xthumbsupx

we could go 10-0, we could go 0-10, absolutely no clue. But, the only “oh crap” team on our schedule is UCA...we can’t seem to beat em...

i see the lu-Sam game is in 1st or 2nd week of deer season? That sucks, it’s usually one of our better attended games.

[BEAR]

...beat Sam the last 2? xthumbsupx

we could go 10-0, we could go 0-10, absolutely no clue. But, the only “oh crap” team on our schedule is UCA...we can’t seem to beat em...

i see the lu-Sam game is in 1st or 2nd week of deer season? That sucks, it’s usually one of our better attended games.

In 2018 when our starting QB had a broken leg you beat us 38-24 at Estes. There's that....xcoffeexxlolx

[Puddin Tane]

In 2018 when our starting QB had a broken leg you beat us 38-24 at Estes. There's that....xcoffeexxlolx

one win..,and on the stripes, no less

no qb excuses! We haven’t had good one since Caleb Berry in 2014 (we went a very quiet 8-4 that year..lost to UCA in OT)

[BEAR]

one win..,and on the stripes, no less

no qb excuses! We haven’t had good one since Caleb Berry in 2014 (we went a very quiet 8-4 that year..lost to UCA in OT)

Nah I've got to admit UCA has been lucky in the QB dept in the past 10 years or so. Nathan Brown, Nathan Dick, Hayden Hildebrand, Wynrick Smothers, Taylor Reed, Breylin Smith. All of who excelled at that position. Well, at least they played good enough to get us to the playoffs 5 of the last 9 years...and honestly should have been 6 had Breylin (starting qb) and Kirk (backup qb) not suffered season ending injuries in game 4 in 2018. But eh...so goes the luck sometimes. Next man up. xthumbsupxxlolx

[SFA 93]

Also it doesn’t seem to matter who the coach is either, UCA just wins.

[BEAR]

Saw this stat on twitter:

Who attempted the most passes in the FCS last season? @SouthlandSports (https://twitter.com/SouthlandSports)
knows.
1. Bailey Zappe, Houston Baptist: 560
2. Shelton Eppler, Northwestern State: 545
3. Jon Copeland, UIW: 507
Central Arkansas's Breylin Smith (490) was 5th and
SE Louisiana's Chason Virgil (475) was 8th.

[BEAR]

Also it doesn’t seem to matter who the coach is either, UCA just wins.

Doesn't mean a thing in this state if you aren't a pig. But you are right, we have gone through assistant coaches and coordinators like a 400 lb lineman goes through water on a Texas summer day. They just don't stay. xlolx

[Outsider1]

Saw this stat on twitter:

Who attempted the most passes in the FCS last season? @SouthlandSports (https://twitter.com/SouthlandSports)
knows.
1. Bailey Zappe, Houston Baptist: 560
2. Shelton Eppler, Northwestern State: 545
3. Jon Copeland, UIW: 507
Central Arkansas's Breylin Smith (490) was 5th and
SE Louisiana's Chason Virgil (475) was 8th.

So the SLC is run first offense heavy :)

[Puddin Tane]

So the SLC is run first offense heavy :)

im not even sure we had 560 passing yards....we were a tad on the boring side

[SFA 93]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQsBRZpW4AEOPVa?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQsBSP2XYAA4LgV?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQnZyHQXUAE-2TY?format=jpg&name=large

[FormerPokeCenter]

It's cool that they're out for early track practice.....I mean, at the college level, why else would you be in a track stadium if you're not practicing track?

[McCowboys]

News from McNeese (unbelievable!) about the Spring Football Schedule. First-year coach Frank Wilson has his staff assembled and their names are on the McNeese football page, but not all the bios are there yet. This release from McNeese also has a run down of some of McNeese's returning players: https://mcneesesports.com/news/2020/2/20/mcneese-football-releases-spring-schedule.aspx

[SFA 93]

Good to see OL Coach Chris Traux back in the SLC.

[McNeese75]

Good to see OL Coach Chris Traux back in the SLC.

Hopefully that is a good thing for the Cowboys

[FormerPokeCenter]

He and his wife just got through restoring a magnificent old Baton Rouge home to it's former glory...I hear tell it was a total gut and rebuild job.

I can see some similarities between that and what he'll have to do in Lake Charles...

[BEAR]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERMK9mXW4AANWOA?format=jpg&name=small

[BEAR]

Has football season started yet???~!!! xconfusedx Well at least I have THIS to look forward to!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EPdgrsjU0AAnHZP?format=jpg&name=small

[FormerPokeCenter]

Wait, what?

Holy cultural appropriation, Batman! Why don't you guys stick to something uniquely Arkansan, like you know, marrying your first cousin or something...Family day at Estes!

[BEAR]

Wait, what?

Holy cultural appropriation, Batman! Why don't you guys stick to something uniquely Arkansan, like you know, marrying your first cousin or something...Family day at Estes!

xlolx

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/8b/b3/2f/8bb32fde56d84668908ff7ab0401dee2.jpg


Oh yeah, you can thank that big hurricane in the early 2000s for sending all those Cajuns up to Conway. I think we signed half of the Louisiana Tech team that year...and acquired MANY of their recipes!

[BEAR]

Saw McNeese is getting a transfer QB from Kentucky:

Walker Wood: QB


2019 - Sophomore

Saw action in two games (Vanderbilt and UT Martin)
Completed 2 of 3 passes for 15 yards and has 22 yards on three rushing attempts
Saw his first collegiate action in the win over Vanderbilt, connecting on one pass for seven yards ... Also had two rushes for 12 yards
Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll


2018 - r-Freshman

Practiced with the team


2017 - Freshman

Redshirt season
Graduated a semester early and enrolled at Kentucky in January of 2017

High School

Three-star recruit by every major recruiting service
Rated as the No. 24 dual-threat quarterback in the 2017 class by Rivals
Completed 203 of 321 passes (63.2 percent) for 3,047 yards and 30 touchdowns in leading the Lafayette Generals to a 13-2 overall record and an appearance in the Class 6-A championship game for the second straight year
Also rushed for 1,321 yards and 31 touchdowns and averaged 6.6 yards per carry
Received the Paul Hornung Award, given by the Louisville Quarterback Club to the state’s top player and was a first-team All-State selection by the Courier-Journal
Lexington’s Player of the Year by the Herald-Leader
Earned All-USA Kentucky Football Offensive Player of the Year and First Team honors by USA Today
Candidate for Kentucky’s Mr. Football award
Named third-team All-State by The Courier-Journal as a junior after totaling 43 touchdowns (22 rushing, 21 passing) and leading Lafayette to the Class 6-A state final
Saw varsity action as a freshman and finished his career with 8,230 passing yards and 74 touchdowns, along with 4,199 rushing yards and 73 touchdowns
Elected team captain as a junior and senior
Four-year starter for coach Eric Shaw
High school teammate of current UK offensive lineman Landon Young
Chose UK over Louisville, Ohio and Wake Forest



Freshman year at UK:

31407

The next year:

31408

Haircuts. What can't they do?! xlolx

[FormerPokeCenter]

I'm not complaining, but...how the hell did we get him??

Looks like he saw very limited action at Kentucky....his HS video looks a lot like Cody Orgeron, oddly enough...he's battled injuries throughout his career at Kentucky...the other interesting thing is that their starter and backup both went down, and rather than give this kid a shot, Stoops moved a WR to QB for the remainder of the season...

That couldn't have been good for his confidence at Kentucky...it'll be interesting to see what he does at McNeese...everything I've read says he has a great work ethic and is a good kid...

Welcome to Cowboy Country, Walker!

[BEAR]

I'm not complaining, but...how the hell did we get him??

Looks like he saw very limited action at Kentucky....his HS video looks a lot like Cody Orgeron, oddly enough...he's battled injuries throughout his career at Kentucky...the other interesting thing is that their starter and backup both went down, and rather than give this kid a shot, Stoops moved a WR to QB for the remainder of the season...

That couldn't have been good for his confidence at Kentucky...it'll be interesting to see what he does at McNeese...everything I've read says he has a great work ethic and is a good kid...

Welcome to Cowboy Country, Walker!

Hey he may fit in just fine! Injuries are what I've seen as the biggest reason college coaches move to other players...especially ones that were that good in high school. But who knows. I mean Nathan Brown didn't play QB until his senior year at Russellville High School...and look how that turned out for him! Sometimes the right coach in the right situation makes all the difference!

[Serpentor]

Has football season started yet???~!!! xconfusedx Well at least I have THIS to look forward to!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EPdgrsjU0AAnHZP?format=jpg&name=small

This is why Vince MacMahon created the XFL. So we didn't have to suffer without football during the spring like our ancestors did.

[lionsrking2]

Southeastern Louisiana opens up spring practice tomorrow, and will have some additional QB competition with the addition of former South Alabama starting QB, Cephus Johnson (6-5, 225, Jr.). Cole Kelley is the front runner, coming off a solid 2019 season season in which he completed over 74% of his passes for 816 yards, 10 passing TDs and 10 rushing TDs in a backup role. Johnson started eight games for USA in 2019 and is a good athlete with good size and arm strength ... numbers weren't great in a spread option offense but hopefully he'll grow into his physical tools in our pro style offense. It'll be interesting to see how the competition with Kelley plays out. Kelley competing with Chason Virgil in 2019 made both of them better. Returning three WR who all posted more than 50+ catches and over 650+ yards doesn't hurt. Spring game is Saturday, April 4.

[Outsider1]

Spring practice started last Friday for us. With so many new faces, it will take a while to sort anything out.

[McNeese72]

Spring practice started last Friday for us. With so many new faces, it will take a while to sort anything out.

Hmmm, when McNeese starts spring practice it won't be figuring out who the new faces are but trying to figure out who is still around and who has left. :(

Doc

[FormerPokeCenter]

It'll be like the Mark Wahlberg reboot of the Transformers series....lots of new faces, though Optimus sounds the same, he looks a lot different!

[SFA 93]

SFA WR Tamrick Pace will not return for 5th year senior season after suffering injuries from 2019.

Career at SFA
G:32;REC:153;YDS:2,167;TD:20


3X All-SLC
2016 FCS 1st Team Freshman All-American


Not sure if he is done with football, just done at SFA. He does have 1 year of eligibility left and has NFL interest.

[BEAR]

SFA WR Tamrick Pace will not return for 5th year senior season after suffering injuries from 2019.

Good luck kid. Good player and threat everytime he hit the field. I always watched for him in our games. Multiple SLC recognitions and probably 600 yards a season in his good seasons.

[BEAR]

Any pics from Spring practices?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESN2aQ6WAAUuQZv?format=jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESN2aROWkAIsAuo?format=jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESI0ZTKWAAMqQQv?format=jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESI0ZUfWoAAxFpZ?format=jpg&name=360x360

[SFA 93]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESEhzDvXsAEwytc?format=jpg&name=large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESTw4wCXQAI1uu4?format=jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERzr2tfWkAAVCjO?format=jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERk8y_GUEAMV5Mq?format=jpg&name=large

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EREsltBXsAElhRz?format=jpg&name=medium

[Outsider1]

https://twitter.com/ACUFootball/status/1236061993888550915?s=20

https://twitter.com/ACUFootball/status/1235732982595555328?s=20

[lionsrking2]

No pics but I've watched three of our first four spring practices and have been extremely impressed with the overall execution, crispness and physicality on both sides of the ball. It seems more like a carryover from the fall than what we typically see in spring. Cole Kelley has been outstanding, as has the offense overall, but the defense made big strides today. Can't wait for fall camp to unfold, once we get all the newcomers on board. This has a chance to be a really good team in 2020. Assuming COVID-19 doesn't get us all.

[Catatonic]

Spring Practice. Yes? No? Started but suspended?

[lionsrking2]

Spring Practice. Yes? No? Started but suspended?

We got in five quality practices. Like everybody else, we're technically suspended through at least March 30 but don't anticipate being able to finish. Gonna be a while it looks like.

[BEAR]

Pretty much like everyone else. Five practices and it was over.

[McNeese75]

Well, at least you got 5 in.

[lionsrking2]

Well, at least you got 5 in.

Did you guys get anything in?

[McNeese72]

Did you guys get anything in?

Don't remember exactly when we were supposed to start but it was after everything got shut down. So, we didn't get any in. And we are probably the team that needed it the most with all the changes.

Edit: Went and looked at what the spring schedule for football was and we were supposed to have started on March 17th.

Doc

[SFA 93]

SFA got an early start Feb. 11 and went up to March 5th (so they got in about 11 practices)

[lionsrking2]

Don't remember exactly when we were supposed to start but it was after everything got shut down. So, we didn't get any in. And we are probably the team that needed it the most with all the changes.

Edit: Went and looked at what the spring schedule for football was and we were supposed to have started on March 17th.

Doc

The way things are trending, it may not matter.

[SFA 93]

A message from the coach

https://twitter.com/sfa_football/status/1245856123669729281?s=21 (https://twitter.com/sfa_football/status/1245856123669729281?s=21)

[BEAR]

A message from the coach

https://twitter.com/sfa_football/status/1245856123669729281?s=21 (https://twitter.com/sfa_football/status/1245856123669729281?s=21)

That reminded me of this:


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7EChnZTJicw