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Post by SLU1984 on Apr 21, 2014 8:36:28 GMT
For the record, the APR hit happens when a student-athlete leaves school while ineligible. With that said, what "large number of kids" have left our program and/or school, ineligible, over the last couple of years? Sounds like your "reliable sources" are engaged in wishful thinking. Wishful thinking? Probably not...you say that as if you guys are a dynasty with multiple SLC trophies and everyone is rooting against you. That is not the case. No, I say that because the poster says his "reliable" source, "probably hates his job and is hoping the program folds." I would consider that rooting against us.
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Post by SLU1984 on Apr 21, 2014 8:50:43 GMT
He just said he hopes you guys stay on top, sheesh man. You can't deny that bringing in boatloads of transfers CAN sometimes cause problems for FCS schools if its not done carefully. It can cause problems if your staff is reckless and takes a bunch of bad kids who can't take care of their business, both on and off the field. Fortunately, we have good kids who take care of their business.
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Post by demon4life on Apr 21, 2014 14:54:56 GMT
Not talking about walk-ons. I am talking about the kids that were getting money and were cut and left school.
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Apr 21, 2014 18:35:37 GMT
He just said he hopes you guys stay on top, sheesh man. You can't deny that bringing in boatloads of transfers CAN sometimes cause problems for FCS schools if its not done carefully. It can cause problems if your staff is reckless and takes a bunch of bad kids who can't take care of their business, both on and off the field. Fortunately, we have good kids who take care of their business. Regardless, we almost got in some serious APR trouble when Stoker was the HC, and we were not taking in near as many transfers. Roberts may just be smarter about it or has a system figured out, all I know is the results are evident on the field. Props to him if it doesn't cause any future problems. But like I said, Im just glad the title is back in Louisiana and Ill be rooting for the Lions except of course when we play.
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Post by gobears14 on Apr 22, 2014 18:44:09 GMT
Yeah i don't see anyone stopping SLU this year either. SFA could be interesting with Gus Johnson back and Conque will always put up points, but their defense was terrible last year so we'll see.
I just hope we can run the ball better this year. We're pretty solid at QB and WR. We'll know right off the bat what we're capable off since we play Texas Tech week 1
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Apr 22, 2014 20:33:11 GMT
I remember watching a couple of Miss Gulf Coast's games back when we almost hired Campbell, they definitely run the ball and run it well. Texas Tech is a rough start, but I think you'll fair better than we will against Baylor.
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Post by purplestorm on May 2, 2014 13:54:17 GMT
SLU is heads and tails above the rest of the league this coming year ... on paper. They have 12 FBS transfers and will be very good. We need to give them their due respect. I see the conference shaking out in groups like this:
SLU -- By far the best team in the league, but not so good they can't be beaten.
McNeese -- Could challenge SLU if QB play is there. If not, could fall way back this year. UCA -- Could challenge SLU if Steve Campbell can make his magic work the first year ... and his magic works. SAM -- Still a lot of talent leftover from NC contender teams, but coaches are gone and QB is a huge question mark.
NSU -- The enigma of the league with the talent to win it all. A handful of pro prospects on the team should make other teams dread to play us.
Nicholls -- Coach Stubbs seems to be slowly but surely bringing Nicholls around. We owe them big this year, though. Lamar -- Lamar seems stuck in a rut, but don't expect that to last forever. Too much talent in East Texas. SFA -- Conque will have SFA up and running again, but not this year. Abilene -- Will be a force in the SLC sooner than later, but not this year.
IWU -- Long way to go. HBU -- See IWU.
I see us beating Nicholls, SFA, Abilene, IWU and Southern. We will lose to Baylor. The rest of the games are who wants it bad enough, including LaTech, who, much to the chagrin of Bulldogs' fans, is not as good as SLU. 7-5 or 8-4 is definitely possible. 8-4 could get us in the playoffs.
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Jun 13, 2014 19:41:16 GMT
I really believe there are three things that need to happen for us to break into the top tier of the southland. 1. More size at LB and depth at DL, hopefully transfers and Chapman getting eligible will solve that problem. Starting front is stout, but when they get worn down we get ravaged by physical offensive lines. 2. Defense forcing more turnovers/non-offensive TDs. 3. 100 more yards of offense/ 10 more pts per game than we averaged last year, although we looked much better, we were still in the bottom half of the league in total offense. It was year one, and Thomas is the man for us, but I do believe we can get to that 8-4 mark and end this dreadful playoff drought.
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Jun 21, 2014 13:19:12 GMT
Texas Football top to bottom prediction for the SLC:
Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine's Southland Prediction. Goes as follows. IWU getting a lot of respect….
1. Southeastern La. 2. Sam Houston 3. McNeese 4. Central Arkansas 5. UIW 6. Northwestern State 7. Lamar 8. ACU 9. Stephen F Austin 10. Houston Baptist 11. Nicholls
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Post by NSU2003 on Jun 21, 2014 19:33:28 GMT
What's the story on UIW? Why so much respect? Didn't Sam lose their HC?
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Post by purplestorm on Jun 22, 2014 1:08:43 GMT
Consider the source: Dave Campbell's "TEXAS" football. UIW will NOT finish ahead of us and Sam will NOT finish in 2nd place. The three newbies will have to prove themselves and of the three, my money is on Abilene to rise to the top quicker. This year, it's SLU's trophy to lose, but I wouldn't just hand it to them. They will be challenged on a few occasions. Below are my paltry picks for the season.
1. SLU 2. UCA 3. McNeese 4. NSU 5. Sam 6. Nicholls 7. Lamar 8. SFA 9. Abilene 10. UIW 11. HBU
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Jun 22, 2014 4:47:14 GMT
Yes Sam did lose their head coach. They are a wildcard for sure, lost a lot of contributors as well.
I don't know why UIW is getting the love. They played 3 southland members last year and lost to them by a combined score of 145-31. If any of the newbies are going to make noise, my money is on ACU.
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Post by SLU84 on Jun 22, 2014 7:31:59 GMT
I was surprised to see UIW that high but I do think they could sneak up on some people this fall. They have a great coaching staff and an impressive group of young players returning, to go along with a great recruiting class. Don't know how many games they'll win but they should be competitive this fall.
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Post by Zem on Jun 30, 2014 16:34:27 GMT
I too was surprised by IWU's love from Texas Football. The young women that did the predicting and writing for the SLC page is not affiliated with any program in the SLC. The McNeese paragraph kind of sums it for me. " McNeese returns QB Cody Stroud and leading WR Dionte Spencer". Hum............If you just go by last year's results, I can where she could see IWU being much improved. They do have a young QB that is getting good reviews, plus they beat ACU last year and beat HBU by 21. But here is my two cents, and believe me, I hate summer predictions because things change in August.
I do not look at new coaches as being a negative like some of the posters. If that was the case, there would have been alot more negative post last year with Thomas. I think Clint is a proven motivator and program builder. Over the years, I have spoken directly with some SLC coaches, including several MSU coaches, and every year they state that SFA is a sleeping giant. In many years that MSU was very talented in the 1990's and early 2000's, their coaches would talk about equal talent at SFA. I know Stoker felt the sameway at NSU. Not every year, but their location is the best in the SLC as to being a recruiting square that dips to Port Arthur, over to Houston, up to DFW and east to Longview/Marshall/Tyler. I personally think that JC Harper became aloof to the program's inner problems(too much attrition). He also could sold his soul to the "air raid" offensive scheme that his new OC brought in. The problem is that coach left quickly and JC then replaced him with a coach who left after one year. If you are going to run an offense that is based on big plays and quick strikes, you have to be good on defense. Damn, those guys played with Sam both years Sam was in the NC game and scored at will on Sam's good defense, but they had to defense too many plays. Plus, the QB had the same attitude toward turnovers, "well, that is the price you pay for throwing the ball". BS......turnovers get you beat! Anyway, don't feel sorry for Clint's rebuilding job, great OL returns with a more mobile QB and two very good backs. They will be much harder to beat this year.
I also disagree with Sam's early dismise. They got a very successful coach from Delaware that knows what he is doing. Their recruiting has been solid, plus alot of players played during the butt kickings. However, I do agree they will take a slight step back and be normal this year. I still have them in my top four. I agree that SLU is the favorite, but not sure how good UCA will be. Very well could be Top 4 as well.
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Post by PoBen on Jul 1, 2014 5:51:42 GMT
Here is my take on the 2014 SLC race.
1. SLU - Return SLC POY at QB, plus several other key starters and contributors, to go along with several impact transfers.
2. McNeese - Big time impact transfer at QB, two FBS transfers at RB, as well as experience on the offensive line. Solid defense.
3. UCA - A lot of talent returning on both sides of the ball. Steve Campbell's style should mesh well with the personnel he's inheriting.
4. SHSU - Similar situation as UCA. QB questions are the reason I have UCA on top. K.C. Keeler is inheriting a sound program and should transition well.
5. Lamar - Flipping a coin between Lamar and NW State, but in the end, Lamar gets the edge. Very good QB in Caleb Berry and good skill around him. Solid young talent on defense.
6. NW State - See above and insert Adkins for Berry.
7. SFA - Of the three new head coaches, Conque may inherit the best "job" but not the quickest fix. Transitioning form the Air Raid to a more traditional offense will take some time, not to mention the defense needs a major overhaul. They'll get it turned around, but may or may not be this year.
8. Nicholls State - Could be the wild card in the race. If they can stay healthy, should feature an explosive offense and improved defense. I can see them finishing as high as 5th if they can survive non-conference and things break their way.
9. Abilene Christian - Of the new kids on the block, ACU is the most transition ready and have a winning tradition which should help them compete in year one. I have them 9th but wouldn't surprise me if they finish several notches higher. They won't be scared.
10. UIW - I was impressed with the Cardinals last year and wouldn't surprise me if they spring an upset or two along the way. Trent Brittain is a nice QB and Sessions and Reeves are quality running backs. Watch out for these guys a year or two down the road.
11. Houston Baptist - I'm sure HBU will be much improved in year two of their program, but winning a conference game in 2014 will be a tall order.
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