I just want to say, I know we've deflected this for years because Sam Houston used it as an insult. I'm here for the rivalry with ACU though. Every game in football and basketball is always intense and both programs are trending up.
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Post of the year 76!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
SFASawmillGuy said:
I just want to say, I know we've deflected this for years because Sam Houston used it as an insult. I'm here for the rivalry with ACU though. Every game in football and basketball is always intense and both programs are trending up.
100%!!!!
Axe 'Em Jacks - Class of 85'
Jacks4460 said:
Post of the year 76!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your dad, 4460!
SFA faced multiple challenges throughout the 2022 season but relied on each other and a hype video from ACU, to win its first WAC championship.
— Cory Hogue (@CoryHogueSports) November 21, 2022
Quotes from @CoachCarthel and @Gipson22X @SFA_Football @SFASawmill https://t.co/mFIUMAazG4
This article is supposed to make me feel good about the team and what they overcame but it has the opposite effect. Clearly, there was too much hype but the athletic department participated in that hype so I can't put that down as something the team overcame. We all should have known the loss of coaches and players was going to be a problem. That's on us. The team got "little comfortable and a little lackadaisical" and we could all see it in the last two games, so the bad press for those games was deserved. You have a WAC championship on the line and you have to resort to bulletin board material to get the team to focus in practice. SMH
Oh well, I'm really am glad they won the championship and I look forward to a better 2023 and a playoff berth.
Oh well, I'm really am glad they won the championship and I look forward to a better 2023 and a playoff berth.
Congratulations to Trae Self on being named WAC Offensive Player of the Week!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) November 21, 2022
Trae finished with a career high 397 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 1 rushing touchdown! 🔥#AxeEm x #RaiseTheAxe pic.twitter.com/AYkBvjEqSI
I don't disagree with any of your take. I am encouraged that I have heard Carthel say much of the same in reflection on the season. Particularly as it relates to the reality of what challenges the defense was going to have. I have great confidence that Carthel and staff have learned a lot. I am looking forward to seeing how the team and staff respond in 2023. There is a lot of work to do.SFA88 said:
This article is supposed to make me feel good about the team and what they overcame but it has the opposite effect. Clearly, there was too much hype but the athletic department participated in that hype so I can't put that down as something the team overcame. We all should have known the loss of coaches and players was going to be a problem. That's on us. The team got "little comfortable and a little lackadaisical" and we could all see it in the last two games, so the bad press for those games was deserved. You have a WAC championship on the line and you have to resort to bulletin board material to get the team to focus in practice. SMH
Oh well, I'm really am glad they won the championship and I look forward to a better 2023 and a playoff berth.
It is nice to win a conference championship in what was a disappointing season.
QB 1️⃣
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) November 21, 2022
Trae Self finished this year with 10,327 career passing yards and 74 career touchdown passes, making him 3rd all-time in both categories.
Thank you for all you've done for the 'Jacks Trae! 🪓#AxeEm x #RaiseTheAxe pic.twitter.com/fXdpAmXAuF
SFA88 said:
This article is supposed to make me feel good about the team and what they overcame but it has the opposite effect. Clearly, there was too much hype but the athletic department participated in that hype so I can't put that down as something the team overcame. We all should have known the loss of coaches and players was going to be a problem. That's on us. The team got "little comfortable and a little lackadaisical" and we could all see it in the last two games, so the bad press for those games was deserved. You have a WAC championship on the line and you have to resort to bulletin board material to get the team to focus in practice. SMH
Oh well, I'm really am glad they won the championship and I look forward to a better 2023 and a playoff berth.
The way Gipson, Self and Carthel got to this, was weird. Just weird. But some how. Some way we won it. And that's enough for me. Period. A conference championship is a conference championship.
Axe 'Em Jacks - Class of 85'
It's such a mixed bag for me because, on the one hand, I am so glad and proud we won the WAC. A ring and a banner? Hell yes.
On the flip side, it's disappointing to think what could have been. Had we held on against Sam for 60 minutes, not played conservative, we could be in the playoffs. Had our team shown up against UCA, we'd be in the playoffs. Had we not lost to Utah Tech (a team who is MUCH better than they will ever get credit for) we would be in the playoffs.
I think it's okay as a fan to have expectations and to have disappointment and elation at the same time, and that's where I am.
On to next year though.
On the flip side, it's disappointing to think what could have been. Had we held on against Sam for 60 minutes, not played conservative, we could be in the playoffs. Had our team shown up against UCA, we'd be in the playoffs. Had we not lost to Utah Tech (a team who is MUCH better than they will ever get credit for) we would be in the playoffs.
I think it's okay as a fan to have expectations and to have disappointment and elation at the same time, and that's where I am.
On to next year though.
Always hate to say "next year" so often but with Carthel I have hope. Self was a much better than he will ever get credit for QB but Maurer looks like he will be insanely fun to watch.
The receiving corps is very young. Lots of returning talent who contributed very well.
The line is young and will continue to grow.
We have a freshman RB who was probably the best in the WAC in Wimbley.
We just need to sure up our defense and I think next season will be a very solid season to try and repeat as WAC champs and get back to the playoffs.
The receiving corps is very young. Lots of returning talent who contributed very well.
The line is young and will continue to grow.
We have a freshman RB who was probably the best in the WAC in Wimbley.
We just need to sure up our defense and I think next season will be a very solid season to try and repeat as WAC champs and get back to the playoffs.
G:10;ATT:106;YDS:604;AVG:5.7;TD:5/REC:12;YDS:168;TD:1
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— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) November 21, 2022
Head Football Coach @CoachCarthel talks about the 2022 WAC Football Championship and reflects on several seniors who have left their mark on SFA Football.
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