nacluth said:

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Proud of Carthel. Hasn't been much to cheer about in SFA football in a while, but he's done it right. Wish him and this team much success over the next few weeks.

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Well deserved. For sure. A lot of people on this forum wanted him gone. Gone.

I admit I was one of them, but early this year, I saw something very different in this team AND Carthel's demeanor. At that point, on this forum, I said 10-2 and a 2nd round playoff game. I am super thrilled for all the FREE publicity and coverage we are now getting for our school because of FOOTBALL!!
Being a #7 seed, and having a very successful season, now it's not just the players we need to say "I'm Staying" after this season, it's the head coach and staff!! If everyone stays, we can repeat this over and over, year after year!!

And he is here to stay!

FCS Longest Active Winning Streaks
Overall
16 – NDSU
12 – Lehigh
10 – Montana State, SFA
8 – Villanova
Home
22 – Villanova
19 – NDSU
14 – Rhode Island
11 – Jackson State
Road
6 – NDSU, Lehigh
5 – Illinois State, NC Central, Western Carolina

— Opta FCS Football (@OptaAnalystFCS) November 23, 2025

SFASawmillGuy said:

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SFAXE93 said:

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And he is here to stay!

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This. He's said. Numerous times in podcasts this year that he loves Nacogdoches, his family loves it, and he feels he's in the right place.

He was asked on one show if he would consider an FBS job if offered and he flat out said he has no interest in leaving Nacogdoches. This is going to be his retirement spot. If he manages to finish his career without being fired, he will be here a very, very long time.

Plus he promised me my son would be QB1 for him in 16 years so he's gotta stick around for that.

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Hope I make it to see the future QB1 suit up for SFA.

BigJack85 said:

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nacluth said:

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Proud of Carthel. Hasn't been much to cheer about in SFA football in a while, but he's done it right. Wish him and this team much success over the next few weeks.

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Well deserved. For sure. A lot of people on this forum wanted him gone. Gone.

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Well, I will admit I was one of those gunning for his head over inconsistency in the football program. The biggest thing for me will be building on this and getting more recruits to keep the consistency of going to the playoffs, whether as a First Round Bye, a lower seed, or even sneaking in as a non-seeded team.

Gotta keep the momentum going for SFA, it's in great shape. (I will admit it, I do hope for next year we give out good money for an outstanding QB in the Transfer portal, or an excellent JC Recruit like what we did with Vidlak and Self.

SFAXE93 said:

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And he is here to stay!

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One more of these in the works in Lufkin.

FCS PLAYOFF TICKETS!

Tickets for our Dec. 6 FCS Playoff game at Homer Bryce go ON SALE Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 8 a.m. CT.

Set your alarms and lock in your seats! #AxeEm pic.twitter.com/f7aIe7RWLO

— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) November 24, 2025

SFA #10 on final regular season FCS poll.

ACU #13
Lamar #25

Makes odds better for SFA

Home teams thrive during the FCS playoffs.

Here are the combined records of home teams since the field was expanded to 24 teams in 2013 (the 16-team bracket from the spring 2021 campaign is not included). pic.twitter.com/rUwGL1JCF0

— Opta FCS Football (@OptaAnalystFCS) November 24, 2025

SCH890 said:

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BigJack85 said:

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nacluth said:

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Proud of Carthel. Hasn't been much to cheer about in SFA football in a while, but he's done it right. Wish him and this team much success over the next few weeks.

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Well deserved. For sure. A lot of people on this forum wanted him gone. Gone.

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Well, I will admit I was one of those gunning for his head over inconsistency in the football program. The biggest thing for me will be building on this and getting more recruits to keep the consistency of going to the playoffs, whether as a First Round Bye, a lower seed, or even sneaking in as a non-seeded team.

Gotta keep the momentum going for SFA, it's in great shape. (I will admit it, I do hope for next year we give out good money for an outstanding QB in the Transfer portal, or an excellent JC Recruit like what we did with Vidlak and Self.

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While I do expect us to bring in a transfer QB to compete, the job will be Gavin's to lose. With how well he's played in relief of Sam when he was hurt, I think it's safe to say that he's earned the coaches trust enough to be the tentative starter going into next year.

On that note Eddie Lee Marburger did enter the portal a couple days ago.

Marburger has more eligibility?? Are you sure?

BTW, I have to laugh about the former Carthel haters (and that one Prison Tech lover) suddenly seeing the purple and white light. "Welcome to the party pal!" ~ John McClane, Die Hard

BigJack85 said:

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14jacks said:

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Haven't tailgated at a home game since I was a student. What time should I be out there on the 6th? Where should I go?

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They do the "old folks" tailgate at the new Pineywoods Dining Hall.

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Hey, wait a minute! I resemble that remark!!

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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BigJack85 said:

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14jacks said:

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Haven't tailgated at a home game since I was a student. What time should I be out there on the 6th? Where should I go?

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They do the "old folks" tailgate at the new Pineywoods Dining Hall.

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Hey, wait a minute! I resemble that remark!!

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I'm not as enthusiastic about that form of tailgating. I will have a tent Up and running.

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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Marburger has more eligibility?? Are you sure?

BTW, I have to laugh about the former Carthel haters (and that one Prison Tech lover) suddenly seeing the purple and white light. "Welcome to the party pal!" ~ John McClane, Die Hard

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I'm dumb. Yes Eddie Lee Marburger is out of eligibility. The post of him entering the portal was from 2024, but showed up on my twitter feed for some reason like it was new.

'Jack Nation, it’s GO TIME.

Tickets for our NCAA FCS playoff game are NOW ON SALE and we need every seat filled and every voice loud.

Grab yours today:
🎟️ https://t.co/OLLRgOKyM1#AxeEm x #EastTexasTough pic.twitter.com/PdzXKdyQMQ

— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) November 25, 2025