No, but I heard they got the official invite.
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Just didn't know if I had missed it. Thanks.SFAXE93 said:
No, but I heard they got the official invite.
Molly Gerwig. Assistant Volleyball Coach at HBU, passed away today at the young age of 27. Cause of death was not stated.
Cancer. They were raising funds for her when HBU played at Shelton Gym early in the season. Our girls wore blue hair ribbons to show support.SFA Jack Fanatic said:
Molly Gerwig. Assistant Volleyball Coach at HBU, passed away today at the young age of 27. Cause of death was not stated.
How terrible.
Dang....cancer sucks
All SLC roads now go through Lake Charles.
https://www.southland.org/news/2021/11/9/general-mcneese-state-university-to-maintain-membership-in-southland-conference.aspx
https://www.southland.org/news/2021/11/9/general-mcneese-state-university-to-maintain-membership-in-southland-conference.aspx
Well …
"From The CollegeAD News Feed...
We've learned that Southland Commissioner Tom Burnett is set to retire. Sources fill us in on who's taking over and what it means for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament "
"From The CollegeAD News Feed...
We've learned that Southland Commissioner Tom Burnett is set to retire. Sources fill us in on who's taking over and what it means for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament "
. Also being reported by The Lake Charles American Free Press. Lake Charles owns the SLC….. so it must be true.SFAJack_76 said:
Well …
"From The CollegeAD News Feed...
We've learned that Southland Commissioner Tom Burnett is set to retire. Sources fill us in on who's taking over and what it means for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament "
Several years too late.SFAJack_76 said:
Well …
"From The CollegeAD News Feed...
We've learned that Southland Commissioner Tom Burnett is set to retire. Sources fill us in on who's taking over and what it means for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament "
Will be interesting to see who they hire.
Appears they've already got their guy.
No way that Southland hired Grant this summer with any intent other than being Burnett's replacement.
https://www.southland.org/staff.aspx?staff=28
No way that Southland hired Grant this summer with any intent other than being Burnett's replacement.
https://www.southland.org/staff.aspx?staff=28
TallTexan said:
Appears they've already got their guy.
No way that Southland hired Grant this summer with any intent other than being Burnett's replacement.
https://www.southland.org/staff.aspx?staff=28
Yep.
Chris Grant named new Southland Conference Commissioner❗️ #SouthlandStrong
— Southland Conference (@SouthlandSports) December 2, 2021
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Apparently taking an assistant job at LSU.
McNeese announces football coach Frank Wilson has resigned after two seasons. He had a 7-11 record.
— Craig Haley (@CraigHaley) December 7, 2021
Grant sounds like a good hire. If only the Southland had found him 5 years ago before Burnett destroyed the conference.
Had a chance to talk to Chris Grant, the new commissioner of the Southland, about what the next version of the conference may look like, what success looks like at the mid-major level, what he learned from Tom Burnett, and more:https://t.co/zDAtY4k7qD
— Matt Brown (@MattBrownEP) December 8, 2021
Not surprised. The SLC representative lost to a solid Texas Southern squad in the playin game.
When we joined the SLC in 1987 it was a mid tier conference. Lamar had been to the Sweet 16 a few years earlier. Louisiana Tech was solid. Now, not much. Not much at all.
When we joined the SLC in 1987 it was a mid tier conference. Lamar had been to the Sweet 16 a few years earlier. Louisiana Tech was solid. Now, not much. Not much at all.
Southland Conference has hired a firm to help them pick a new name. Not a bad idea tbh.
In summary, the Southland’s in a much better place. They don’t have to do anything, which is so nice because it allows you to play the long game with some of these possibilities.
— Southlandish (@Southlandish_) June 26, 2022
A lot less nerves, and a lot more opportunities, whether they come to fruition or not.
SFAXE93 said:In summary, the Southland’s in a much better place. They don’t have to do anything, which is so nice because it allows you to play the long game with some of these possibilities.
— Southlandish (@Southlandish_) June 26, 2022
A lot less nerves, and a lot more opportunities, whether they come to fruition or not.
If the SLC could "delete" HBU, UIW and UNO they would have a facsimile of a decent midmajor conference. Still, not much on the MBB front.
Axe 'Em Jacks - Class of 85'
Ran the numbers today.
From 2021-2022 results, for this year's lineup, WAC will have an efficiency margin of 0.22, meaning that WAC teams are likely to come out on top by 0.2 points when facing an average opponent in any given game. Post NMSU/Sam leaving, that'll drop to -0.9. A slight decrease but still around the 12-14th best conference. Adding UIW/keeping Lamar would have had us at a -2+.
Southland is a -11 without those two, -12.5 with both of them. Meaning that the average Southland team will lose to the average D1 team by double digits, roughly speaking.
The WAC is so much better and poised for the future.
From 2021-2022 results, for this year's lineup, WAC will have an efficiency margin of 0.22, meaning that WAC teams are likely to come out on top by 0.2 points when facing an average opponent in any given game. Post NMSU/Sam leaving, that'll drop to -0.9. A slight decrease but still around the 12-14th best conference. Adding UIW/keeping Lamar would have had us at a -2+.
Southland is a -11 without those two, -12.5 with both of them. Meaning that the average Southland team will lose to the average D1 team by double digits, roughly speaking.
The WAC is so much better and poised for the future.
Nice to now have a division I program in Northeast Texas.
Southland officially welcomes Texas A&M-Commerce❗️#SouthlandStrong | @Lion_Athletics
— Southland Conference (@SouthlandSports) July 1, 2022
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Remember when the 2-3 Nicholls State fans on Twitter were crowing about how good they are going to be at everything?
They finished dead last this season in the Southland Commissioner's Cup.
They finished dead last this season in the Southland Commissioner's Cup.
Perhaps they can compete with Lamar.PurpleOut said:
Remember when the 2-3 Nicholls State fans on Twitter were crowing about how good they are going to be at everything?
They finished dead last this season in the Southland Commissioner's Cup.
The body language in these photos. Oh my.
Houston was incredible! Lake Charles, the Cowboy Caravan is coming to you next. See you at @SouthwestBev tomorrow!
— McNeese Athletics (@McNeeseSports) July 18, 2022
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SFAJack_76 said:
The body language in these photos. Oh my.Houston was incredible! Lake Charles, the Cowboy Caravan is coming to you next. See you at @SouthwestBev tomorrow!
— McNeese Athletics (@McNeeseSports) July 18, 2022
Visit this link to RSVP and find out more information! https://t.co/4F3PBD7JN3#GeauxPokes | #CowboyCaravan pic.twitter.com/otNhSGD73N
Yeeeah, some of those fans aren't buying what they are selling.
SFAXE93 said:
SELA is legit. Beyond that, I don't see much. UIW probably wins 6-7.
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I just don't see UIW being good. The stars aligned last year.BigJack85 said:SFAXE93 said:
SELA is legit. Beyond that, I don't see much. UIW probably wins 6-7.
It will be interesting to see how they do with first year coach G.J. Kinne and his young staff, who have done a pretty good job in the transfer portal, with senior QB Lindsey Scott from Nichols, 4-star DE Kansas transfer Steven Parker, and 3-star recruit CB Zamari Maxwell out of UCF as well as DE Willburn Smallwood from SFA.
UIW lost 5 starters on offense (they do return 4 starting offensive line men) and 4 on defense (return 4 starting linebackers), so the cupboard is not bare, and QB Lindsey Scott is a proven winner.
They lost Robert Ferrel and Cameron Ward to Washington State, while Chance Main went to Colorado.
Southern Illinois, @ Nevada, @ Prairie View A&M, @ Southeastern Louisiana, McNeese State is a brutal 5 game start.
UIW lost 5 starters on offense (they do return 4 starting offensive line men) and 4 on defense (return 4 starting linebackers), so the cupboard is not bare, and QB Lindsey Scott is a proven winner.
They lost Robert Ferrel and Cameron Ward to Washington State, while Chance Main went to Colorado.
Southern Illinois, @ Nevada, @ Prairie View A&M, @ Southeastern Louisiana, McNeese State is a brutal 5 game start.
Also added UW transfer RB, Caleb Berry. Berry was a stud at Lufkin HS. 247 had him as the #43 RB in the country. ESPN had him at #49. 6'1", 225.SFAXE93 said:
It will be interesting to see how they do with first year coach G.J. Kinne and his young staff, who have done a pretty good job in the transfer portal, with senior QB Lindsey Scott from Nichols, 4-star DE Kansas transfer Steven Parker, and 3-star recruit CB Zamari Maxwell out of UCF as well as DE Willburn Smallwood from SFA.
UIW lost 5 starters on offense (they do return 4 starting offensive line men) and 4 on defense (return 4 starting linebackers), so the cupboard is not bare, and QB Lindsey Scott is a proven winner.
They lost Robert Ferrel and Cameron Ward to Washington State, while Chance Main went to Colorado.
Southern Illinois, @ Nevada, @ Prairie View A&M, @ Southeastern Louisiana, McNeese State is a brutal 5 game start.
There you go, they have a QB, RB, basically entire line returning and two starting WRs.
The offense should be pretty good.
The offense should be pretty good.
The former Houston Baptist University has changed its name to Houston Christian University. Its athletics teams will be referred to as HCU, and the Husky mascot and blue and orange color scheme will not change.
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) September 21, 2022
Athletics website: https://t.co/fodCVG4Ky5
Twitter: HCUAthletics pic.twitter.com/zBYGDzj4Bz
Part of a campaign to try to more than double its enrollment.
It's a smart move tbh from a branding standpoint.
University of New Orleans students will vote Nov. 9 on a student fee increase to fund three new sports, including football. The school is a non-football member of the Southland Conference (FCS). https://t.co/gIA3hvLR1u
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 26, 2022
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