Good stuff there '76. Hope we get the rust shaken off and ready for next month.

SFAXE93 said:

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I hope we get OL Jimmy Price 6-5; 305 back.

He started as a true freshman, but is now at Tyler Jr.

He took a visit to Baylor over the weekend so we will see.

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Jimmy is gone and not coming back. He went to TJC to be able to move up somewhere else. Great player and kid. All the best wishes for him and his future.

I figured that could also be the reason as well, we always have a few who go that route.

My predication:

SFA (8-3) - This is obviously best case scenario with the team moving on from the Conque saga, and completely buying in to what Byrd is selling. This team could easily drop another two or three games along the way. Sam Houston and Central Arkansas will not be easy wins. Abilene will be looking for revenge, and I'm not sure playing Northwestern State on short rest from what will be a physical game at Nicholls will be a good situation.
9/1 @ Mississippi State - L
9/8 vs. Tarleton State - W
9/15 @ Incarnate Word - W
9/22 vs. Abilene Christian - W
9/29 @ McNeese - L
10/6 vs. Sam Houston (@NRG Stadium) - W
10/13 vs. Central Arkansas - W
10/20 @ Houston Baptist - W
10/27 vs. Lamar - W
11/10 @ Nicholls - L
11/15 vs. Northwestern State - W

I so badly want this to be true. 8-3 would likely result in a playoff berth.

I just can't see this being true, with the struggles we have had with, in my mind, a complete lack of talent at some positions, I just don't think we win 8.

Before Conque mess happened, I told myself 7 wins would be a great year.

I still believe that, although, I think we are more realistic to 5 wins, which means a few of the games you mentioned, Sam, UCA, NWST, go sour for us.

Here's hoping I'm wrong...but, dang it, I just don't like the vibe to the season already.

Wow, I want to go with your predictions. I just looked at the list and I only came up with three wins, but I'm looking for a new bandwagon to ride on though now that the Conque train stalled in the Donner Pass. Bring on a new season.

SFA QB Q&A's...

nacluth said:

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Wow, I want to go with your predictions. I just looked at the list and I only came up with three wins, but I'm looking for a new bandwagon to ride on though now that the Conque train stalled in the Donner Pass. Bring on a new season.

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Donner Pass. Nacluth going historical on us.

Six and five is pretty optimistic. I'm skeptical I see us as a five and six team at the best. three and eight would not be shocking. I do not believe that Sam will be down by much. They are loaded with very good receivers and have a very good offensive line. Nichols should be very good. I have Central Arkansas as the third place teanm and McNeese fourth.

Here's my realistic rankings.

1. McNeese- Reloaded and returning a ton of talent. Will be hard to beat.
2. Nichols- not the most talented, but they're big and they're physical. They'll make a run.
3. SHSU- they're a complete unknown. Too many key spots replaced. But the winning tradition is there.
4. SELA- near the end of last year SELA started to come alive. I think they've found an identity.
5. SFA- complete wildcard. We could be really good or bad. I'm very excited to see.
6. UCA- completely rebuilding, having way too much to replace and too many new things. UCA will be back. Not this year though.
7. ACU- They're almost there. Give it a couple more years.
8. UIW- I think they'll surprise some people, but still be down.
9. Lamar- not a lot of talent returning.
10. NWST- at least we're not HBU
11. HBU- too bad we're HBU

I've got Nicholls beating Kansas in the season opener FWIW.

Seems like true freshman WR:#85 Quentyian "Q" Borders 6-2; 180 will be seeing the field this season.

ICYMI.

SFA_03 said:

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Here's my realistic rankings.

1. McNeese- Reloaded and returning a ton of talent. Will be hard to beat.
2. Nichols- not the most talented, but they're big and they're physical. They'll make a run.
3. SHSU- they're a complete unknown. Too many key spots replaced. But the winning tradition is there.
4. SELA- near the end of last year SELA started to come alive. I think they've found an identity.
5. SFA- complete wildcard. We could be really good or bad. I'm very excited to see.
6. UCA- completely rebuilding, having way too much to replace and too many new things. UCA will be back. Not this year though.
7. ACU- They're almost there. Give it a couple more years.
8. UIW- I think they'll surprise some people, but still be down.
9. Lamar- not a lot of talent returning.
10. NWST- at least we're not HBU
11. HBU- too bad we're HBU

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"At Least We're Not HBU". Ha! That should be on NWST practice shirts.

RedRiverLa said:

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SFA_03 said:

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Here's my realistic rankings.

1. McNeese- Reloaded and returning a ton of talent. Will be hard to beat.
2. Nichols- not the most talented, but they're big and they're physical. They'll make a run.
3. SHSU- they're a complete unknown. Too many key spots replaced. But the winning tradition is there.
4. SELA- near the end of last year SELA started to come alive. I think they've found an identity.
5. SFA- complete wildcard. We could be really good or bad. I'm very excited to see.
6. UCA- completely rebuilding, having way too much to replace and too many new things. UCA will be back. Not this year though.
7. ACU- They're almost there. Give it a couple more years.
8. UIW- I think they'll surprise some people, but still be down.
9. Lamar- not a lot of talent returning.
10. NWST- at least we're not HBU
11. HBU- too bad we're HBU

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"At Least We're Not HBU". Ha! That should be on NWST practice shirts.

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NWST got a new OC that is a hell of a coach... He was the HC at Trinity Valley CC last year and will one day be a HC somewhere in major college ball.. He will have them playing alot better than past years thats for sure..

SFA picked up another transfer


DT:#53 Taaj Bakari 6-3; 335 Mansfield, Texas (Mansfield Legacy/Oklahoma State) (Jr.) *** #43 DT; #104 TX
Offers from Oklahoma State, TCU, Colorado State, North Texas

Prior to SFA: Spent three seasons at Big 12 Conference mainstay Oklahoma State Appeared in 12 total games, including 11 as a sophomore in 2017 Played in two FBS bowl games, Oklahoma State's 38-8 rout of 11th-ranked Colorado in the 2016 Alamo Bowl and the Cowboys' 30-21 win over No. 22 Virginia Tech in the 2017 Camping World Bowl Registered five solo tackles, including three tackles for a loss of nine yards, during the 2017 season Had a fumble recovery in the 50-39 victory over 22nd-ranked West Virginia As a redshirt freshman assisted on a tackle for loss late in Oklahoma's 2016 Alamo Bowl triumph Utilized his redshirt year as a true freshman in 2015 Played for head coach Chris Melson at Mansfield Legacy High School Finished his final season with 65 total tackles, including 45 solo stops, five sacks, six tackles for loss and two forced fumbles As a junior, totaled 44 total tackles, 22 solo stops, nine tackles for loss, six sacks, and two forced fumbles A first-team all-district selection and the outstanding defensive lineman of the year in both 2013 and 2014 Named defensive MVP and team MVP at Mansfield Legacy An academic all-district selection and served on the student council Named "Man of Tomorrow" at Mansfield Legacy Born Aug. 29, 1997, in Irving, Texas Son of Tanya and Aalim Bakari Majoring in management information systems.

Another transfer from Missouri. SFA offered him in 2017.


DE:Caleb Sampson 6-4; 270 Covington, Louisiana (Northlake Christian/Missouri) (R/Fr.) *** #78 DT; #48 LA
Offers from SFA, Missouri, KSU, Southern Miss, Southern,Tulane, Ball State, interest from LSU, Texas Tech, Tennessee

Prior to SFA: Spent one season at Southeastern Conference member Missouri ... Utilized his redshirt year as a true freshman in 2017 ... Large, physical defensive tackle prospect out of high school who developed into a force as a senior at Northlake Christian ... Has a soft-spoken demeanor but plays with an edge on the field ... Boasts an impressive, athletic skill set that teams with his size to make him very physically gifted ... Had 31 tackles in the trenches, including 29 of the solo variety, for the Wolverines as a senior in 2016 ... Also had 2.5 sacks on the season ... As a junior, turned in similar numbers, amassing 30 stops and 2.5 sacks with one interception ... Played for head coach Anthony Agresta ... Younger brother of Lumberjack junior defensive end Gary Sampson ... Majoring in Psychology.

I like it!

Huge. Byrd is showing some skills!!!!!!!!! Maybe a good sign ....

This is what I am talking about!!!! Now starting to get transfers like Prison Tech.. I sure hope we can win and keep coach Byrd.. I think he and his staff are hard workers and will do what it takes to get us to the top.. I am always for recruiting kids that we know will not get the first round of recruiting but establishing a relationship with them so if things didnt work out where they signed then they would remember SFASU. Especially big time local East Texas kids...

SFAXE93 when are these Kats eligible?

Jacks4460 said:

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SFAXE93 when are these Kats eligible?

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Ditto to that. Eligible now? They sure would give us some immediate depth.

Also, I haven't seen anything on Oglesby. Anyone know how he has looked? Will he be the starter at running back?

BigJack85 said:

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Huge. Byrd is showing some skills!!!!!!!!! Maybe a good sign ....

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I've been impressed by the continued progress in recruiting. Especially with transfers.

Jacks4460 said:

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SFAXE93 when are these Kats eligible?

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Idk, I'd have to talk to the parole board.

Oh you meant these new players, not the Huntsville Residents, disregard the previous comment then. .

edstile said:

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Also, I haven't seen anything on Oglesby. Anyone know how he has looked? Will he be the starter at running back?

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I saw him on Coach Byrd's mic'd up video.. When the O was going against the D in some situational session towards the end of practice. Oglesby was the one running the ball and getting the first down.. #25.. So atleast he is running with the 1's.. Maybe someone who goes to practice can let us know how he is doing in practice..

TallTexan said:

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Jacks4460 said:

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SFAXE93 when are these Kats eligible?

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Idk, I'd have to talk to the parole board.

Oh you meant these new players, not the Huntsville Residents, disregard the previous comment then. .

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You caught that, too. Anything remotely related to Prison Tech must always be considered a four-letter word.

edstile said:

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TallTexan said:

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Jacks4460 said:

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SFAXE93 when are these Kats eligible?

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Idk, I'd have to talk to the parole board.

Oh you meant these new players, not the Huntsville Residents, disregard the previous comment then. .

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You caught that, too. Anything remotely related to Prison Tech must always be considered a four-letter word.

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Sorry men the term Kats was meaning the new players... Those two will be huge if they can play which I wouldn't know why they couldn't because they are dropping down a level.. We could be on to something..

Ogelsby is taking his 2nd chance very seriously and is very appreciative for it... I hope the best for him and hope he can give us a breakaway threat like we havent seen in a while..

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