FOFC-BBCF: Texas Christian

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A couple of statistical milestones to watch for:

Junior wide receiver Mark Williams has 773 yards receiving, and could get to 1000 for the year.

Junior linebacker Ken Karr has 87 tackles, on a pace for over 100 for the year.

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Utah (7-3) @ Texas Christian (6-4)

Utah has had a charmed season, winning several very close games. We are favored by 5. Their ground game is incredibly powerful, led by the incredible junior Jerry Reynolds and his 1762 yards. We're favored by 5.

The Utes get off to a good start, as Reynolds scores from 45 yards out on their first drive. Our defense goes into shutdown mode after that, as those are the last points Utah is putting up today. We operate our most passing-oriented game plan yet, and the deep balls work - we score 27 unanswered points.

Final score: Texas Christian 27, Utah 7
Box score: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/boxscores/game472.htm

Game balls go to QB Jerry Olsen, who has a career day, passing for 334 yards and a td, and running for 55 yards and another td. Game balls also for WR Mark Williams (8 catches, 131 yards), and LB Joseph Smith (7 tackles, 3 sacks).

We have a bye week before our final game of the year, a road game against Southern Methodist University.

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Texas Christian (7-4) @ Southern Methodist (5-5)

Thomas Smith misses his first attempt, but makes a 45 yarder later in the 1st quarter to give us a 3-0 lead, which doesn't hold up: The Ponies come storming back, tying the game on a long field goal in the first quarter, and adding a touchdown just before half. We go into the intermission down 10-3, and with zero running game. Third quarter, they drive for another td, and its looking bleak, we're down 17-3, and haven't really done anything on offense at all.

Our comeback begins when Ken Karr sacks QB Francis Walker in the end zone - now its 17-5. After taking possession, we add a field goal, making it 17-8 (that missed field goal in the 1st quarter looking big right now). Armand Simpson then returns a punt for a touchdown, making it 17-15! Now comes the drama - 2:30 to go, we've gotten the ball back, and QB Olsen is forced out with an injury. 3rd and 9 at our own 33, Abbott completes a 7 yard pass. 4th and 2, we go for it - running QB Neil Griffin comes in, but is dropped for a 6 yard loss, and SMU takes over on downs at our 34. They rush the ball three times for a total of 1 yard, forcing us to burn two timeouts. Their 51 yard field goal attempt misses, and we take over with 44 seconds at our own 33. Jerry Abbott completes 3 passes, 29 yards, 19 yards, and then a 19 yard touchdown to Armand Simpson. Billy Miller adds a 2 point conversion, and we pull ahead 23-17!

Final Score: Texas Christian 23, Southern Methodist 17
Box Score: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/boxscores/game639.htm

Game balls go to WR Armand Simpson (2 tds, 5 catches for 115 yards), LB Ken Karr (15 tackles, 4 sacks), and OT Marshall Bond.

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We finish up 8-4 (5-3), basically the same record as a year ago except instead of losing to Oklahoma we beat Oklahoma. Hopefully we get invited to a bowl - we find out on Sunday.

@ Arizona		L, 16-20
#10 Oklahoma		W, 20-10
@ Colorado State	L, 15-23
@ UNLV			W, 27-17
Army			W, 34-23
Air Force		L, 12-20
New Mexico		W, 32-19
@ Wyoming		W, 30-24
Brigham Young		L, 13-24
@ San Diego State	W, 31-28
Utah			W, 27-7
@ Southern Methodist	W, 23-17

The following members of our team have won awards:

Jr. LB Ken Karr (2nd Team All-American, 1st Team All-Mountain West) Karr had a huge season, finishing with 109 tackles and 11 sacks. He was our defensive MVP.

Sr. CB Robert Holland (2nd Team All-American, 1st Team All-Mountain West) The captain of our secondary, he had 16 passes defensed, more than double any other player on the team, and led the team with 6 interceptions.

Jr. WR Mark Williams (1st Team All-Mountain West) 74 catches, 967 yards, 4 touchdowns. He was awesome, considering how unsettled the qb position was.

Sr. OG Clifford Moore (2nd Team All-Mountain West) 12 starts, 4 run blocks, 11 pancakes, 1 sack allowed, 3 false starts, and 1 missed block. His first half was legend, the second half of the season he tailed off quite a bit.

So. FB Frederick Lewis (2nd Team All-Mountain West) 35 carries, 87 yards, 11 catches, 148 yards, 1 touchdown. I need to find ways to get him the ball more, he's a playmaker. He also did a great job blocking.

So. DT Donald Cruz (2nd Team All-Mountain West) I was surprised by this pick, in 10 games he had just 6 tackles and 3 sacks. He is a promising player.

Stats

name		cmp-att	%	yds	td	int	yds/att	rating
James Olsen	79-134	59.0	1098	4	4	8.2	131.7
Jerry Abbott	93-173	53.8	1079	3	7	6.2	103.8
Jerry Rogers	43-97	44.3	799	2	5	8.2	110.0
Neil Griffin	6-6	100.0	38	2	0	6.3	263.2

name		rush	yds	ypc	td
Mario Soto	198	641	3.24	6
Billy Miller	116	446	3.84	3
Tim Hamilton	42	171	4.07	1
James Olsen	18	118	11.8	1
Frederick Lewis	35	87	2.49	0

name		rec	yds	ypc	td
Mark Williams	74	967	13.1	4
Armand Simpson	49	730	14.9	2
Michael Lowe	32	556	17.4	2
Mario Soto	21	175	8.3	0
Frederick Lewis	11	148	12.3	1
Jim O'Donnell	8	128	16.0	0
Billy Miller	6	104	17.3	0
Stanley Smith	9	88	9.8	1

name		tack	sack	stf	pd	int
OLB Kenneth Karr	109	11	14	4	0
SS Adam Esquivel	70	0	12	3	3
ILB Bobby Collins	45	1	9	4	0
SS Chris Schneider	51	0	8	5	3
ILB Joseph Smith	45	5	3	3	0
CB Robert Holland	43	0	1	16	6
OLB James Vasquez	33	1	2	1	0
ILB Richard Fountain	24	0	5	1	1
CB Raymundo Scott	22	0	3	3	3
ILB David Wood	20	0	2	1	0
CB Allan Hutchins	20	0	2	7	1
FS Robert Wetzel	13	0	0	0	1
OLB William Forrest	12	0	2	0	0
CB David Poe		12	0	0	6	1
DE David Jones		9	5	1	0	0
DE Michael Goldstein	8	0	3	0	0	
SS James Walker		8	0	0	0	0
DE Harvey McKinney	7	5	1	0	0
DT Donald Cruz		6	3	1	0	0 

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Skipping over the bowl debacle, we finish the season 8-5. Prior to recruiting season, we bring in three transfers from other programs:

from Iowa - CB James Baldwin 2.0/4.0 Originally from Houston, Texas, redshirted unhappily last year. Will have 3 years of eligibility with us.

from Kansas State - OT Kevin Ho 2.5/4.5 Also originally from Houston, Texas, also took a redshirt last year. Definitely a stud.

from Texas - OLB Richard Simpson 3.5/4.5 Second straight year that a stud linebacker has moved here from Austin. I am really looking forward to getting this guy on the field.

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Recruiting update:

We've won head-to-head battles with Colorado and OK State for a couple of D-line prospects. Here's who we've got so far:

**** DE Jose Janes 3.0/4.0 - Junior college player from North Dakota, should step right in and vastly improve our defensive line. Will definitely play next year.
*** FS James Taylor 2.0/4.0 - From Kentucky. Could start as a true freshman.
*** TE Winston Collins 1.0/4.0
*** OG Aaron West 1.0/4.0
*** DT Cody Connolly 1.0/3.5 - At last, the run stuffer I've been looking for.
*** ILB Randy Feliciano 3.0/3.5 - Junior college guy.
*** OG David Doherty 1.0/4.0 - Will probably move to center.
*** QB Allen Lange 1.5/2.5
** RB Roscoe Wilson 1.0/3.0
** OLB Keith Williams 1.0/2.5
** FB Eugene Porter 1.5/2.5
** DT Gilbert Mitchell 1.0/2.5

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2010 Team Preview

Quarterback - We're very deep at QB this year, and hope to finally have some stability after starting 3 different players the last two years.

Jerry Abbott, Sr, 6'2", 180, 3.0/4.0 - Transfer from Texas, was dinged up a lot last year and didn't play well when he was on the field (53.8%, 1079, 3-7).

Richard Jackson, So, 6'4", 198, 3.0/4.0 - Transfer from Oklahoma, expected to bring some stability to this position, as we've started 3 different qbs in each of the last two years. #19 QB coming out of high school.

James Olsen, Sr, 6'2", 192, 3.0/3.5 - Took a big step forward last year (59%, 1098, 4-4), after an awful sophomore stint (42.1%, 362, 3-1). Took a lot of sacks last year.

Allen Lange, Fr, 6'3", 213, 1.5/3.0 - True freshman, much more of a dual threat than anybody else on the roster. Will redshirt this year, and hopefully will emerge as the backup to Jackson.

Running Back - Our top rusher graduated, but we have two very solid options at tailback, and one of the best fullbacks in the conference.

Barry Wells, So, 5'8", 186, 3.0/4.5 - Transfer from OK State, went for 217 (3.6) as a freshman in the Big 12. Was the #21 RB coming out of high school.

Billy Miller, Jr, 5'8", 185, 3.0/4.5 - Most experienced RB on the roster, will probably split carries with Wells. Showed some promise as a sophomore (446, 3.84, 3 tds). Fumble-prone (4 fumbles last year). #27 RB out of high school.

Timothy Hamilton, Jr, 5'9", 185, 2.0/3.5 - Very solid third option, had some good games last year (171, 4.07). Not much of a pass-catcher.

Roscoe Wilson, Fr, 5'10", 198, 1.5/3.0 - Incoming freshman.

Fullback

Frederick Lewis, Jr, 5'11", 225, 3.5/4.0 - 2nd team All-Mountain West last year, very good run-blocker. Dangerous receiving option, as well (11, 13.5 ypc). #14 FB out of high school.

Frank Banks, Jr, 5'10", 228, 2.5/3.0 - Former starter, gives us an experienced backup.

Wide Reciever - We have two experienced, dangerous wideouts, but the backups have taken a total of 0 snaps. There are a couple of true freshmen who may get an opportunity to play, depending on camp.

Armand Simpson, Jr, 6'4", 170, 3.5/4.0 - Had a breakout year as a sophomore (49, 730, 4). Extremely dangerous as a punt and kick returner, as well. #7 WR coming out of high school.

Mark Williams, Sr, 5'11", 174, 3.5/4.0 - 2nd team All-Mountain West 2 seasons ago (44, 605, 6), and 1st team All-Mountain West last year (74, 967, 4). Williams and Simpson should be one of the best pairs of receivers in the conference.

Sylvester Bailey, RFr, 6'0", 191, 2.0/3.5 - #130 WR out of high school, redshirted last year. Very much an unknown quantity.

Jerry Rogers, Jr, 6'0", 203, 2.0/2.5 - Former QB, has started 8 games over the last two seasons, including our victory over the Oklahoma Sooners. Not known how he will adjust to WR.

Greg Palmer, Fr, 6'2", 193, 1.5/3.5 - True freshman, #89 WR out of high school.

Anthony Jones, Fr, 6'0", 177, 1.0/2.5 - True freshman, #80 QB out of high school.

Tight End - We're fairly loaded here, including a top recruit in this year's incoming class.

Stanley Smith, Sr, 6'1", 225, 2.5/4.0 - Had some academic issues last year which limited him to 6 games, and his receiving numbers were unimpressive (9, 88, 1). More of a receiver than a blocker.

Jeffery Taylor, Jr, 6'5", 235, 2.5/4.0 - Former starter, was redshirted last year in order to stagger his graduation and Smith's. May end up starting this year again, as he's a better blocker.

Winston Collins, Fr, 6'5", 235, 1.0/4.0 - #30 TE out of high school. Potential star down the road.

Offensive Line - The O-line was a bit of a disappointment last year, giving up 31 sacks and opening holes for just 3.56 ypc. We've lost two starters. I love the guys we recruited in the off-season, but most of them won't be ready to contribute this year. Still, I'm looking for improvement from this group.

Kevin Ho, Fr, 6'3", 309, 2.5/4.5 - Transfer from Kansas State, will have to sit out this year. Should provide a big boost when eligible. #15 OT out of high school.

Steven Flores, RFr, 6'6", 313, 2.0/3.5 - Redshirted last year. May start at right tackle this year. #55 OT out of high school.

Jerry Stevens, Jr, 6'7", 300, 3.0/4.0 - Has started every game the last two years. Didn't allow a sack last year. This is our best offensive lineman.

Michael Allen, So, 6'4", 296, 2.5/3.5 - Struggled a bit as a freshman, but has the ability to play much better

Frank Walker, So, 6'1", 316, 3.0/4.5 - Transfer from Texas Tech, should be a solid player.

Lance Lewis, Sr, 6'5", 295, 2.5/4.0 - Has started most of the past 3 seasons at center, but hasn't played to his potential.

Aaron West, Fr, 6'3", 299, 1.0/4.0 - #42 OG out of high school.

David Doherty, Fr, 6'0", 274, 1.0/3.5 - #56 OG out of high school.

Gary Irvin, Fr, 6'1", 279, 1.0/3.0

Douglas Jones, Fr, 6'3", 265, 1.0/3.0

Defensive Line - This unit has been a problem for several years now, but we hope to see enormous improvement this year.

Defensive Ends

Jose Janes, Jr, 6'5", 286, 3.0/4.0 - JC guy who we're looking for a big impact from. Chose us over Colorado. #17 DE in last year's recruiting class.

Harvey Mckinney, So, 6'4", 265, 2.0/3.5 - Started 11 games as a true freshman, got 5 sacks.

Michael Goldstein, Sr, 6'3", 272, 2.0/4.0 - Has started parts of the last three years, but amazingly has 0 career sacks.

Todd Johnson, Fr, 6'2", 244, 1.0/3.0

Defensive Tackles

Donald Cruz, Jr, 6'8", 297, 2.5/4.5 - Moved from End last camp, and now has a year of experience. #24 DT out of high school.

Thomas Reynolds, So, 6'8", 258, 1.0/2.5

Cody Connolly, Fr, 6'8", 259, 1.0/3.5 - #49 DT out of high school. Chose us over Oklahoma State.

Gilbert Mitchell, Fr, 6'7", 251, 1.0/2.5

Linebacker - Position of strength for our defense. All of our starters from a year ago are back, and we have some nice additions.

Michael Nolan, So, 6'2", 230, 3.5/4.5 - Transfer from Texas, eligible this year. Should be an absolute stud. #12 ILB out of high school.

Bobby Collins, Sr, 6'2", 234, 3.0/4.5 - 63 tackles in 8 games (7 starts) last year. #16 ILB out of high school.

Kenneth Karr, Sr, 6'1", 255, 3.0/4.0 - Our defensive MVP last year, with 109 tackles and 11 sacks. Named 2nd Team All-Mountain West.

Richard Peck, So, 6'0", 227, 2.5/4.5 - Transfer from Nebraska, may take a starting spot this year. #25 OLB out of high school.

Joseph Smith, So, 6'2", 235, 2.5/4.0 - 45 tackles and 5 sacks in 12 games (11 starts) last year. #27 ILB out of high school.

Randy Feliciano, Jr, 6'0", 244, 3.03.5 - JC recruit joins our program this year. May redshirt a year, as we're very deep.

David Wood, Sr, 5'11", 229, 2.0/3.5 - 2 year starter pushed to the bench last year.

Richard Simpson, Fr, 6'1", 248, 3.0/4.5 - Another transfer from Texas, will sit out this year. #15 OLB out of high school.

James Vasquez, Sr, 6'1", 239, 2.0/3.0 - 33 tackles in 12 starts a year ago.

Keith Williams, Fr, 5'11", 218, 1.0/3.0

Defensive Backs - Another area of strength a year ago, but half our starters graduated, and one of our best young players transferred to the MAC, and overall we're pretty inexperienced here.

Corners

Raymundo Scott, Sr, 6'2", 172, 2.5/3.5 - Has started 21 games in 3 years, hasn't been very impressive.

Donald Hughes, RFr, 6'1", 161, 2.0/3.5 - #34 CB out of high school. Good potential.

David Poe, So, 5'9", 182, 2.0/3.0 - Got some PT as a nickelback last year. Returned a pick for a TD in a win against New Mexico.

James Baldwin, Fr, 5'11", 184, 2.0/4.0 - Transfer from Iowa, ineligible this year.

Allan Hutchins, Sr, 5'9", 183, 1.5/2.5 - 8 starts in 3 years.

Louis Jones, Fr, 5'9", 176, 1.5/3.5 - #63 CB out of high school.

Safeties

Alonzo Flood, Jr, 5'11", 183, 2.5/4.0 - Transfer from Texas AM, eligible this year. Will play strong safety, and should be good.

James Taylor, Fr, 5'10", 178, 2.0/4.0 - #24 FS out of high school. Could start as a true freshman.

Chris Schneider, Sr, 6'0", 169, 2.0/3.0 - 3 picks in 9 games (5 starts) a year ago.

Special Teams

Thomas Smith, Sr, 5'11", 215, 4.5/4.5 - Has missed just 1 xtra point in 3 years.

Jim Wyman, RFr, 5'8", 211, 3.0/4.0 - #23 K out of high school, will take over kickoffs this year.

Henry Simmons, Jr, 5'11", 192, 3.5/4.0 - #20 P out of high school, averaged 41.7 (33.6 net) last year.

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And a full recruiting report:

DE Jose Janes, 4-stars
North Dakota State College (ND), The Woodlands, TX, HS - TX
National Rank: 278, Regional: 57, Position: 17

TE Winston Collins, 3-stars
Morton (Morton, TX)
National Rank: 673, Regional: 126, Position: 34

OG Aaron West, 3-stars
Eisenhower (Houston, TX)
National Rank: 781, Regional: 150, Position: 42

OG David Doherty, 3-stars
Rotan (Rotan, TX)
National Rank: 924, Regional: 175, Position: 56

DT Cody Connolly, 3-stars
Pleasant Grove (Texarkana, TX)
National Rank: 784, Regional: 151, Position: 49

ILB Randy Feliciano, 3-stars
Ranger (TX), Austin, TX, HS - TX
National Rank: 822, Regional: 158, Position: 47

WR Greg Palmer, 3-stars
Boerne (Boerne, TX)
National Rank: 636, Regional: 116, Position: 89

FS James Taylor, 3-stars
Simon Kenton (Independence, KY)
National Rank: 334, Regional: 89, Position: 24

CB Louis Jones, 3-stars
Rusk (Rusk, TX)
National Rank: 715, Regional: 135, Position: 63

OLB Keith Williams, 2-stars
Big Spring (Big Spring, TX)
National Rank: 1491, Regional: 288, Position: 106

DT Gilbert Mitchell, 2-stars
Nimitz (Irving, TX)
National Rank: 1632, Regional: 325, Position: 73

FB Eugene Porter, 2-stars
W.T. White (Dallas, TX)
National Rank: 1622, Regional: 321, Position: 89

OT Gary Irvin, 2-stars
Westwood (Austin, TX)
National Rank: 1262, Regional: 243, Position: 76

RB Roscoe Wilson, 2-stars
Dallas Christian (Mesquite, TX)
National Rank: 1189, Regional: 230, Position: 85

QB Allen Lange, 2-stars
Apple Springs (Apple Springs, TX)
National Rank: 1033, Regional: 197, Position: 72

QB Anthony Jones, 2-stars
Moody (Moody, TX)
National Rank: 1162, Regional: 228, Position: 80

DE Todd Johnson, 2-stars
Robert E. Lee (Baytown, TX)
National Rank: 1282, Regional: 250, Position: 57

[Groundhog]

Very nice class cronin.

I can barely summon the enthusiasm to post my list of AI recruitment duds.

[st.cronin]

Thanks, its easily my best class yet, and arguably the top class in the Mountain West, right up there with San Diego State (Antmeister) and Wyoming (path12).

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Here's how the game ranks the Mountain West classes, along with their overall ranking:

Texas Christian	50
San Diego State	54 (Antmeister)
Wyoming		71 (path12)
Utah		78 (Groundhog)
Air Force	80 (Dodgerchick)
Colorado State	84 (galaril)
New Mexico	93
UNLV		105 (Pumpy Tudors)
BYU		111

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Here's the rest of the conference's recruiting rankings:

ACC
Florida State	10
Miami		12
Clemson		13
Boston College	14
Maryland	20
Virginia	27
North Carolina	28
NC State	33
Virginia Tech	52
Duke		62
Wake Forest	63
Georgia Tech	91

B10
Purdue		5
Wisconsin	6
Ohio State	18
Michigan State	26
Penn State	31
Michigan	36
Minnesota	41
Iowa		49
Illinois	60
Indiana		61
Northwestern	103

B12
Texas		1
Oklahoma	4
Nebraska	9
Colorado	19
Missouri	23
Oklahoma State	25
Kansas State	38
Texas AM	43
Texas Tech	51
Iowa State	69
Baylor		57
Kansas		79

BigE
West Virginia	24
Syracuse	30
Louisville	42
Pittsburgh	46
Rutgers		74
Cincinnati	85
UConn		110
South Florida	119

CUSA
UAB		66
Tulane		67
Marshall	68
South. Miss.	86
Rice		87
Memphis		92
Houston		94
Tulsa		102
E. Carolina	106
UTEP		112
SMU		114
Central Florida	116

Indep
Notre Dame	2
Navy		37
Army		48
Temple		73

MAC
N. Illinois	40
Miami OH	53
Ohio		56
E. Michigan	64
W. Michigan	70
Bowling Green	75
Akron		88
Toledo		89
Kent State	90
Ball State	100
C. Michigan	115
Buffalo		118

Pac 10
UCLA		11
USC		16
Oregon		21
Washington	22
Arizona		32
Stanford	34
Oregon State	35
California	39
Wash. State	45
Arizona State	55

SEC
Georgia		3
Florida		7
LSU		8
Auburn		15
Miss. State	17
Ole Miss	29
Tennessee	44
Alabama		58
Arkansas	65
S. Carolina	72
Vanderbilt	76
Kentucky	77

Sun Belt
Ark. State	81
Florida Atl.	83
Florida Int.	95
LA-Monroe	96
North Texas	99
Troy		107
LA-Lafayette	113
M. Tenn. State	117

WAC
Fresno State	47
Hawaii		59
NM State	82
Idaho		97
Boise State	98
Nevada		101
LA Tech		104
Utah State	108
San Jose State	109

[Blade6119]

Nice conference chart!

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Post-camp depth chart (* indicates started at least part of last year):

QB
Richard Jackson, So	3.0/4.0
*James Olsen, Sr	2.5/3.5
*Jerry Abbott, Sr	3.0/4.0

RB
Barry Wells, So		3.5/5.0
Billy Miller, Jr	3.5/4.5
Timothy Hamilton, Jr	2.5/3.5

FB
*Frederick Lewis, Jr	3.5/4.0
Frank Banks, Jr		2.5/3.0

WR
*Armand Simpson, Jr	3.5/4.0
*Mark Williams, Sr	3.5/4.0
Sylvester Bailey, Fr	2.0/3.0
Jerry Rogers, Jr	2.0/2.5

TE
*Stanley Smith, Sr	3.0/4.0
Jeffery Taylor, Jr	3.0/4.0

LT
*Jerry Stevens, Jr	3.0/4.0
Steven Cruz, Sr		2.0/3.0

LG
Frank Walker, So	3.5/4.5
Chris Conner, So	1.0/1.5

C
*Lance Lewis, Sr	3.0/4.0
Roland Green, Jr	1.0/1.5

RG
*Micheal Allen, So	2.5/4.0
Chris Conner, So	1.5/2.0

RT
Steven Flores, Fr	2.5/3.5
Steven Cruz, Sr		2.0/3.0


LDE
Jose Janes, Jr		3.5/4.0
*Michael Goldstein, Sr	2.5/4.0

NT
*Donald Cruz, Jr	3.0/4.0
Thomas Reynolds, So	1.5/3.0

RDE
*Harvey McKinney, So	2.0/3.5
*Michael Goldstein, Sr	2.5/4.0

SLB
*Kenneth Karr, Sr	3.0/4.5
James Vasquez, Sr	2.5/3.5

ILB
Michael Nolan, So	4.0/4.5
*Joseph Smith, So	2.5/4.0

ILB
*Bobby Collins, Sr	3.0/4.5
*Joseph Smith, So	2.5/4.0

WLB
Richard Peck, So	3.0/4.5
James Vasquez, Sr	2.5/3.5

CB
Donald Hughes, Fr	2.5/3.5
Allan Hutchins, Sr	2.0/3.0

CB
*Raymundo Scott, Sr	2.5/3.5
Allan Hutchins, Sr	2.0/3.0

FS
*Chris Schneider, Sr	2.0/3.0
David Poe, So		2.5/3.0

SS
Alonzo Flood, Jr	3.0/4.0
David Poe, So		2.5/3.0

Basically 8 starters back on offense, 8 starters back on defense. On offense we're planning to start 1 freshman, 4 sophomores, 3 juniors, and 3 seniors. On defense we're starting 1 freshman, 3 sophomores, 3 juniors and 4 seniors.

[path12]

That's not a bad starting lineup at all. I know I've got a couple of 1.5's that are likely going to need to start for me.

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Our schedule is set:

1.
2. West Virginia (Alan T)
3. @ Wake Forest (ntndeacon)
4. @ UNLV (Pumpy Tudors)
5. Army
6. Brigham Young (Neon Chaos)
7. @ New Mexico
8. @ San Diego State (Antmeister)
9.
10. @ Air Force (Dodgerchick)
11. Wyoming (path12)
12. Colorado State (galaril)
13. Utah (Groundhog)
14.
15. Southern Methodist

The last two years we've gone 7-5 (no bowl) and 8-4 (loss in the Poinsettia Bowl). I'm hoping for more improvement and a 9-3 season.

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Season's about to start. Here's a link to our roster:

http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/reports/team49r.htm

Some roster notes:

I still haven't decided which quarterback to start, although I'm leaning towards either Jackson or Abbott. Whichever one I go with, I'll stick with him - I won't be splitting snaps between them.

At running back, I will be splitting carries between 1 (Wells) and 1a (Miller).

3rd receiver will be redshirt freshman Sylvester Bailey, as Rogers didn't take well to the switch. A more sensible plan may have been to move Rogers to running back, and move true frosh Roscoe Wilson to wide receiver. I didn't do that, because I didn't think it made any sense from a class balance point of view.

Offensive line is probably my weakest group on offense, at least for right now. There are some good prospects on the way.

On defense, the d-line looks good, but, like the o-line, is not very deep. This is an area that constantly concerns me, but looking around the conference, we're not so bad off.

My linebackers look outstanding, particularly Nolan. We're starting 2 seniors and 2 sophomores, and next year we should have 4 juniors out there. So we're solid for the near future at linebacker.

I'm a little worried about my secondary, but I should point out that last year I thought the strength of my defense would be the linebackers, and it turned out to be the secondary. So these guys may play better than I expect - I hope so, at any rate.

[DeToxRox]

Honestly, your team should roll through the Mountain West. If you lost even once in coference I'd be floored.

[st.cronin]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Honestly, your team should roll through the Mountain West. If you lost even once in coference I'd be floored.

Thanks, but don't jinx me!

I'm sure we'll lose at least once, but yeah. We've improved our roster tremendously from two years ago, and significantly from last year, while most of the competition seems to be treading water at best.

[st.cronin]

West Virginia (1-0) @ Texas Christian (0-0)

Our opening game of the year, hosting the Mountaineers, coached by Alan T. The Mountaineers are one of the elite teams in the country, picked to finish 1st in the Big East, and led by super-frosh Joshua Stewart. We are 9 point underdogs. They are far and away the best team on our schedule.

I surprise everybody by naming James Olsen the starter - I figure, he's a senior who played very well last year, better than any other quarterback I've had, and we're not real likely to win this game anyway.

The Mountaineers pretty much own us all game, out first downing us 29-13, outgaining us on the ground 124-60, and through the air 366-243. I had hopes for an upset, but knew it was more likely we'd get pounded this way.

Final score: West Virginia 38, TCU 13. Up next: A road game against Wake Forest.

Here's the box score: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/boxscores/game417.htm

[st.cronin]

Note - I will probably be favored in the rest of my games this year.

[ntndeacon]

you definately will be against my hapless Deacs. I hope we keep it close.

[st.cronin]

Texas Christian (0-1) @ Wake Forest (0-1)

Wake is coming off a blowout loss to the powerful Florida Gators, and a review of their roster shows this to be a rebuilding year for the Deacons - they do have what looks like a nice freshman class, but most of those players are redshirting. I feel we should be able to handle them.

Richard Jackson makes his first start at quarterback. We have 2 players academically ineligible: DE Jose Janes (ugh), and 3rd string running back Timothy Hamilton.

1st quarter is a sloppy affair, with a lot of penalties. Early on we have a 1st and goal at the 5, but end up with no points (stuffed on a 4th and 1 fake). Thomas Smith misses a 42 yard field goal later in the quarter. We get 2 field goals in the 2nd quarter, so the halftime score is TCU 6-0.

On the first drive after the break, we get down to the 5, but again have to settle for 3, and its now 9-0. Wake comes back and converts a 49 yard field goal to make it 9-3. A bit later we get a big play, as Michael Nolan returns a pick 60 yards for a touchdown. The 2 point conversion is successful making it 17-3.

Final score: TCU 17, Wake Forest 10
Box score: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/boxscores/game521.htm

We lead in first downs, 18-13. Richard Jackson played very well, going 13-24 for 218 yards.

Game balls go to ILB Michael Nolan (6 tackles, 1 int, 1 td), SS Alonzo Flood (6 tackles), and QB Richard Jackson.

Conference play starts next, as we travel to Las Vegas to take on Pumpy Tudor's Running Rebels.

[st.cronin]

Texas Christian (1-1) @ UNLV (0-2)

I have UNLV pegged as the worst team in the conference. We're favored by 11, which seems about right to me. Our first possession is a 14 play touchdown drive, and we eventually move out to a 10-0 lead. UNLV QB Jed Oliva gets hot in the last 4 minutes of the half, though, including a 77 yard touchdown pass, and the halftime score is 10-10.

In the second half, our defense dominates: UNLV's possessions go fumble, punt, punt, punt, punt, time expires. Richard Jackson gets his first touchdown pass (a 27 yard strike to Williams), and we get a couple more field goals.

Final score: TCU 23, UNLV 10
Box score:
http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/boxscores/game160.htm

Game balls go to ILB Michael Nolan (8 tackles, 2 sacks), RB Billy Miller (82 yards on 18 carries), and OG Frank Walker (3 KRB, 1 Pancake).

[st.cronin]

Army (1-3) @ Texas Christian (2-1)

Army is a decent squad, they beat Air Force in their park earlier in the season and beat us in our bowl game last year.

On the first play from scrimmage, cornerback Raymundo Scott picks off a pass and runs it back for a touchdown, and we are up 7-0. We get another big play later in the first quarter, when Army drives down to our 6 yard line, and we block the field goal attempt. Our offense does little to help, though, and early in the second quarter Army gets a td. The extra point is blocked, though, and we are up 7-6. Our first decent drive of the game, midway through the second half, ends in a Jackson interception in the end zone. The last two minutes of the first half we drive down to the Army 34, and line up for a field goal - amazingly, its blocked, and returned for a touchdown. Hoping to go in up 10-6, we are instead down 13-7.

After a gruesome offensive display in the 3rd quarter, including, we finally score on a 19 yard touchdown pass, Jackson to Sylvester Bailey. The score was set up by a 65 yard bomb from Jackson to Williams from our 2 yard line! Ballsy call, OC. We tack on a field goal in the closing seconds.

Final score: TCU 17, Army 13
Box score: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/boxscores/game379.htm

Game balls go to DT Donald Cruz (1 sack, 1 hurry, 1 tfl), LB Kenneth Karr (6 tackles, 2 passes defensed), and the entire secondary (4 ints).

So far my defense is about where I thought it would be, maybe a bit stronger. The offense has struggled at times, and I think I have some clues why. I'll be adjusting my gameplan this week a bit.

Up next: A big home game vs. BYU, one of the power teams in the conference.

[st.cronin]

Brigham Young (4-1) @ Texas Christian (3-1)

BYU is one of the Big 3 in our conference, along with Utah and our own squad. They are coming off a bad loss, though, to New Mexico. They have an odd roster, with the best quarterback and running back in the conference, but not much else.

We get off to a roaring start, and I'll just post the play by play for the 1st quarter:

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-TCU35 (15:00) 0-0
Jim Wyman kicks 66 from Texas Christian 35 to Brigham Young -1. Bruce Robinson to Brigham
Young 12 for a 13 yard return.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU12 (14:44) 0-0
Offense: Short Pass, Set: I Form, Play: I-SE-curls
Defense: Stop Run, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-run-Man-B5,6-
QB P. White completes a 13 yard hook to WR W. Hunter (ILB M. Nolan, SS A. Flood). CB D. Hughes
missed a tackle.

Offensive Pass Interference against Brigham Young. The Penalty is for 15 yards.
The Defense will accept the penalty. It is now First and 16 at the Brigham Young 6.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 1-16-BYU6 (14:31) 0-0
Offense: Inside Run, Set: Strong, Play: ST-HB-straight-LG
Defense: Stop Run, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-run-Man-B4,7-L
RB R. Mann runs left guard for 4 yards (SS A. Flood).

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 2-12-BYU10 (14:02) 0-0
Offense: Inside Run, Set: I Form, Play: I-HB-power-RG
Defense: Normal, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-norm-MZ-B10,1
RB G. Warren runs right guard for 5 yards (SS A. Flood).

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 3-7-BYU15 (13:31) 0-0
Offense: Short Pass, Set: I Form, Play: I-SE-curls
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-ZoneBlitz
QB P. White completes a 7 yard hook to WR W. Hunter (ILB B. Collins, FS J. Rojas).

Offensive Pass Interference against Brigham Young. The Penalty is for 15 yards.
The Defense will accept the penalty. It is now Third and 15 at the Brigham Young 7.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 3-15-BYU7 (13:21) 0-0
Offense: Short Pass, Set: Double TE, Play: DTE-FL-rollout-str
Defense: Normal, Set: Dime, Play: Dime-norm-MZ
QB P. White completes a 11 yard out to TE F. Moses (SS C. Schneider, FS J. Taylor). F. Moses
made a great catch. OT J. Bernstein earned a pancake on the play.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 4-4-BYU18 (13:00) 0-0
Rick Lopez Punts 42 yards to the Texas Christian 40 yard line, where Armand Simpson returns
it to Brigham Young 42 for a 18 yard return.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU42 (12:40) 0-0
Offense: Long Pass, Set: SingleBack, Play: SB-WR3-slant-FL-str
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-Man-B7
QB R. Jackson completes a 42 yard cross to WR S. Bailey ****Touchdown!***** OG F. Walker earned
a pancake on the play. SS L. Nix allowed the big play.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-0-BYU0 (12:08) 6-0
Thomas Smith converts the PAT.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-TCU35 (12:08) 7-0
Jim Wyman kicks 73 from Texas Christian 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU20 (11:52) 0-7
Offense: Short Pass, Set: Double TE, Play: DTE-TE-fake-screen
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-run-MZ-B4,5,8-L
False Start against OT Juan Bernstein on Brigham Young. The Penalty is for 5 yards.
The Defense will accept the penalty. It is now First and 15 at the Brigham Young 15.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 1-15-BYU15 (11:52) 0-7
Offense: Outside Run, Set: I Form, Play: I-HB-power-RE
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-MZ
RB G. Warren runs right end for 2 yards (OLB K. Karr).

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 2-13-BYU17 (11:24) 0-7
Offense: Inside Run, Set: I Form, Play: I-HB-power-RT
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-pass-SZ
RB G. Warren runs right guard for 7 yards (ILB M. Nolan, FS J. Taylor).

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 3-6-BYU24 (10:55) 0-7
Offense: Medium Pass, Set: Pro Set, Play: PS-SE-corner-FL-curl
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-pass-SZ
QB P. White throws an incomplete pass to WR R. Reed. P. White made a bad pass. DE H. Mckinney
hurried the QB.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 4-6-BYU24 (10:40) 0-7
Rick Lopez Punts 38 yards to the Texas Christian 38 yard line, where Armand Simpson returns
it to Brigham Young 44 for a 18 yard return.

Grabbing Face Mask against OT James Kruse on Brigham Young. The Penalty is for 5 yards.
The Offense will accept the penalty. It is now First and 10 at the Brigham Young 39.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU39 (10:26) 7-0
Offense: Medium Pass, Set: SingleBack, Play: SB-SE-slants
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-pass-Man-B5,6
QB R. Jackson throws an incomplete pass to WR M. Williams.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 2-10-BYU39 (10:10) 7-0
Offense: Short Pass, Set: Pro Set, Play: PS-FB-curl-TE-cor
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-Man-B7
QB R. Jackson completes a 39 yard hook to FB F. Lewis ****Touchdown!***** R. Jackson with
the great pass. ILB T. Eaton allowed the big play.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-0-BYU0 (09:56) 13-0
Thomas Smith converts the PAT.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-TCU35 (09:56) 14-0
Jim Wyman kicks 63 from Texas Christian 35 to Brigham Young 2. Willie Hunter to Brigham Young
33 for a 31 yard return.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU33 (09:38) 0-14
Offense: Outside Run, Set: I Form, Play: I-HB-power-LT
Defense: Stop Run, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-run-Man-B4,5,6,7
RB G. Warren runs left end for 5 yards (ILB B. Collins).

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 2-5-BYU38 (09:10) 0-14
Offense: Short Pass, Set: I Form, Play: I-SE-curls
Defense: Stop Run, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-run-Man-B4,7-L
QB P. White completes a 10 yard hook to WR W. Hunter (CB A. Hutchins).

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU48 (08:47) 0-14
Offense: Inside Run, Set: Double TE, Play: DTE-HB-counter-LG
Defense: Stop Run, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-norm-DZ-B8
RB G. Warren runs left tackle for 9 yards (ILB M. Nolan). DE H. Mckinney was out of position
on the play.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 2-1-TCU43 (08:20) 0-14
Offense: Inside Run, Set: I Form Big, Play: IB-HB-power-RT
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-DZ
RB G. Warren runs right guard for 1 yard (ILB B. Collins).

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 1-10-TCU42 (07:54) 0-14
Offense: Medium Pass, Set: Pro Set, Play: PS-SE-corner-FL-curl
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-pass-Man-B10
D. Dougherty has his 9 yard pass intercepted by J. Taylor at the TCU 33. He returns it 67
yards for the touchdown!

Holding against OG Leslie Barclay on Brigham Young. The Penalty is for 10 yards.
The penalty will be declined.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-TCU33 (07:42) 20-0
Thomas Smith converts the PAT.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-TCU35 (07:42) 21-0
Jim Wyman kicks 75 from Texas Christian 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU20 (07:24) 0-21
Offense: Medium Pass, Set: I Form, Play: I-FB-playact-flat
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-Man-B7
P. White has his 22 yard pass intercepted by M. Nolan at the BYU 42. He returns it 6 yards
to the Brigham Young 36.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU36 (06:59) 21-0
Offense: Short Pass, Set: SingleBack, Play: SB-SE-slant-WR3-in
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Dime, Play: Dime-pass-ZoneBlitz
QB R. Jackson completes a 36 yard post to WR M. Williams ****Touchdown!***** CB C. Kramer
allowed the big play.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-0-BYU0 (06:38) 27-0
Thomas Smith converts the PAT.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-TCU35 (06:38) 28-0
Jim Wyman kicks 75 from Texas Christian 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU20 (06:22) 0-28
Offense: Inside Run, Set: Double TE, Play: DTE-HB-counter-LG
Defense: Normal, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-norm-SZ-B6-Spy
RB G. Warren runs left tackle for 7 yards (ILB M. Nolan). G. Warren created the big run with
his own skills. DE D. Jones missed a tackle.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 2-3-BYU27 (05:55) 0-28
Offense: Inside Run, Set: I Form, Play: I-FB-power-RG
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-pass-Man-B10
FB S. Turner runs right guard for 0 yards (SS A. Flood).

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 3-3-BYU27 (05:22) 0-28
Offense: Short Pass, Set: Pro Set, Play: PS-FL-outs
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-ZoneBlitz
QB P. White throws an incomplete pass to WR R. Hinton (CB R. Scott). CB R. Scott broke up
the pass.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 4-3-BYU27 (05:06) 0-28
Rick Lopez Punts 41 yards to the Texas Christian 32 yard line, where Armand Simpson returns
it to Texas Christian 39 for a 7 yard return.

Spearing against TE Frank Moses on Brigham Young. The Penalty is for 15 yards, and an automatic
first down.
The Offense will accept the penalty. It is now First and 10 at the Brigham Young 46.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU46 (04:52) 28-0
Offense: Inside Run, Set: Pro Set, Play: PS-FB-power-LG
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-DZ
FB F. Lewis runs left tackle for 1 yard (ILB T. Eaton).

Grabbing Face Mask against CB Bruce Robinson on Brigham Young. The Penalty is for 5 yards.
The Offense will accept the penalty. It is now Second and 4 at the Brigham Young 40.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 2-4-BYU40 (04:42) 28-0
Offense: Long Pass, Set: Weak, Play: WK-SE-str-FL-post
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-ZoneBlitz
QB R. Jackson throws an incomplete pass to WR A. Simpson.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 3-4-BYU40 (04:25) 28-0
Offense: Short Pass, Set: SingleBack, Play: SB-SE-playact-curl
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Dime, Play: Dime-pass-ZoneBlitz
QB R. Jackson completes a 14 yard hook to WR A. Simpson (OOB). OT S. Flores earned a pancake
on the play. FS R. Brower missed a tackle.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU26 (04:13) 28-0
Offense: Short Pass, Set: Quads, Play: Q-SE-curl-WR3-out
Defense: Normal, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-norm-Man
QB R. Jackson completes a 5 yard hook to WR A. Simpson (FS R. Brower, SS L. Nix).

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 2-5-BYU21 (03:51) 28-0
Offense: Inside Run, Set: Pro Set, Play: PS-HB-power-RT
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-MZ
RB B. Miller runs right tackle for 3 yards (CB C. Kramer).

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 3-2-BYU18 (03:20) 28-0
Offense: Inside Run, Set: Pro Set, Play: PS-FB-power-LG
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-Man-B7
FB F. Lewis runs left guard for -1 yards (DE N. Epstein). OT J. Stevens missed a block that
hurt the play.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 4-3-BYU19 (02:51) 28-0
Thomas Smith converts the 37 yard field goal.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-TCU35 (02:35) 31-0
Jim Wyman kicks 66 from Texas Christian 35 to Brigham Young -1. Bruce Robinson to Brigham
Young 44 for a 45 yard return.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 1-10-BYU44 (02:17) 0-31
Offense: Outside Run, Set: Double TE, Play: DTE-HB-straight-LE
Defense: Stop Run, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-MZ-B11
RB G. Warren runs left tackle for -4 yards (ILB B. Collins).

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 2-14-BYU40 (01:50) 0-31
Offense: Medium Pass, Set: Double TE, Play: DTE-TE-posts
Defense: Normal, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-norm-TMan-R
QB D. Dougherty throws an incomplete pass to WR R. Hinton.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 3-14-BYU40 (01:33) 0-31
Offense: Long Pass, Set: Double TE, Play: DTE-TE-posts
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Dime, Play: Dime-pass-Man
QB D. Dougherty gets sacked for a 5 yard loss (DE D. Jones). He fumbles the ball after a
hit by D. Jones. It's recovered by C. Potter of Brigham Young. OG L. Barclay allowed the sack.

Brigham Young ball, Q1, 4-19-BYU35 (01:15) 0-31
Rick Lopez Punts 24 yards to the Texas Christian 41 yard line, where it gets downed.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 1-10-TCU41 (00:55) 31-0
Offense: Short Pass, Set: Pro Set, Play: PS-FL-outs
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-ZoneBlitz
QB R. Jackson completes a 7 yard post to TE J. Taylor (OLB R. Darden).

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 2-3-TCU48 (00:33) 31-0
Offense: Medium Pass, Set: Quads, Play: Q-SE-playact-corner
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-DZ
QB R. Jackson gets sacked for a 6 yard loss (DE B. James). OT S. Flores allowed the sack.

Texas Christian ball, Q1, 3-9-TCU42 (00:13) 31-0
Offense: Inside Run, Set: Strong, Play: ST-FB-power-LT
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-pass-DZ
FB F. Lewis runs left guard for 8 yards (FS R. Brower).

That's right, a 1st quarter score of THIRTY ONE TO NOTHING. For quarterback Richard Jackson, of his first four pass attempts, three were long touchdown passes. The game was, of course, not over yet, and BYU does mount something of a comeback, but we pull away in the second half.

Final score: TCU 47, BYU 28
Box score: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/boxscores/game168.htm

Game balls go to QB Richard Jackson (17/26, 296 yards, 4 tds, 1 int), WR Sylvester Bailey (4 catches, 68 yards, 1 td), and ILB Michael Nolan (6 tackles, 2 sacks).

Up next: The first of three consecutive road games, at New Mexico.

[Neon_Chaos]

I protest. I want a full investigation! The league has to these Richard Jackson for steroids! HGH! Koolaid! Anything? Please?

[st.cronin]

Texas Christian (4-1) @ New Mexico (3-2)

New Mexico is a team that worries me: Their roster isn't especially impressive, but they don't have any real weak spots, and earlier this year they beat BYU in Utah.

The game is a defensive struggle: Early in the fourth quarter, the score is only TCU 6, New Mexico 3. We manage to put together a 96 yard drive to go up 13-3. New Mexico gets a field goal to make it a 7 point game. Under two minutes, we're driving down the field to ice the game, and Billy Miller fumbles on the opposing 11. New Mexico QB Cameron Malone suddenly turns into John Elway, taking them 89 yards. Here's the pbp:

New Mexico ball, Q4, 1-10-UNM11 (01:36) 6-13
Offense: Medium Pass, Set: Quads, Play: Q-RB-corner-WR4-str
Defense: Normal, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-norm-MZ-B4,6,7
QB C. Malone completes a 12 yard streak to WR D. Jackson (SS A. Flood). D. Jackson made a
great catch.

New Mexico ball, Q4, 1-10-UNM11 (01:36) 6-13
Offense: Medium Pass, Set: Quads, Play: Q-RB-corner-WR4-str
Defense: Normal, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-norm-MZ-B4,6,7
C Gary Jackson (UNM) was injured on the play (Kidney). It doesn't look like he will return.

New Mexico ball, Q4, 1-10-UNM23 (01:22) 6-13
Offense: Short Pass, Set: Shotgun, Play: SG-RB-streak-WR3-in
Defense: Normal, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-norm-MZ-B4,6,7
QB C. Malone throws an incomplete pass to WR M. Johnson.

New Mexico ball, Q4, 2-10-UNM23 (01:15) 6-13
Offense: Short Pass, Set: Quads, Play: Q-SE-curl-WR3-out
Defense: Normal, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-norm-TMan-R
QB C. Malone throws an incomplete pass to WR S. Adams.

Holding against SS Alonzo Flood on Texas Christian. The Penalty is for 10 yards, and an automatic
first down.
The Offense will accept the penalty. It is now First and 10 at the New Mexico 33.

New Mexico ball, Q4, 1-10-UNM33 (01:01) 6-13
Offense: Short Pass, Set: Shotgun, Play: SG-HB-screen
Defense: Stop Run, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-MZ-B11
QB C. Malone completes a 3 yard screen to RB L. Mcneill (FS J. Taylor).

New Mexico Timeout!

New Mexico ball, Q4, 2-7-UNM36 (00:55) 6-13
Offense: Long Pass, Set: Quads, Play: Q-WR3-str-FL-slant
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-pass-DZ
QB C. Malone runs outside for 3 yards (CB A. Hutchins). DT F. Cox hurried the QB.

New Mexico Timeout!

New Mexico ball, Q4, 3-4-UNM39 (00:47) 6-13
Offense: Long Pass, Set: SingleBack, Play: SB-SE-out-WR3-curl
Defense: Normal, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-norm-SZ
QB C. Malone runs outside for 26 yards (OLB J. Vasquez).

New Mexico Timeout!

New Mexico ball, Q4, 1-10-TCU35 (00:41) 6-13
Offense: Short Pass, Set: Shotgun, Play: SG-SE-slants
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Dime, Play: Dime-pass-Man-B6,10
QB C. Malone completes a 6 yard dump off to WR M. Johnson (CB R. Scott, FS J. Taylor).

New Mexico ball, Q4, 2-4-TCU29 (00:27) 6-13
Offense: Short Pass, Set: SingleBack, Play: SB-SE-slant-WR3-in
Defense: Normal, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-norm-SZ-B6-Spy
QB C. Malone completes a 9 yard in to WR M. Johnson (ILB B. Collins).

New Mexico ball, Q4, 2-4-TCU29 (00:27) 6-13
Offense: Short Pass, Set: SingleBack, Play: SB-SE-slant-WR3-in
Defense: Normal, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-norm-SZ-B6-Spy
OLB Richard Peck (TCU) was injured on the play (Buttocks). It doesn't look too serious and
he should return.

New Mexico ball, Q4, 1-10-TCU20 (00:14) 6-13
Offense: Medium Pass, Set: Shotgun, Play: SG-SE-outs
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: 3-4, Play: 34-norm-TMan-R
QB C. Malone runs outside for 16 yards (OOB).

New Mexico ball, Q4, 1-4-TCU4 (00:08) 6-13
Offense: Short Pass, Set: SingleBack, Play: SB-WR3-in-SE-out
Defense: Stop Pass, Set: Nickel, Play: Nickel-pass-Man-B10
QB C. Malone completes a 4 yard streak to RB L. Mcneill ****Touchdown!*****

In overtime, New Mexico gets the ball first, doesn't move the ball, and misses the 48 yard kick. On our possession we pick up a first down, and kick a 28 yard field goal for the win.

Final score: TCU 16, New Mexico 13
Box score: http://www.fofc-bbcf.com/league/boxscores/game172.htm

Game balls go to OLB Kenneth Karr (8 tackles, 1 int), ILB Michael Nolan (6 tackles, 1 sack), and SS Alonzo Flood (6 tackles).

We're at the halfway point, and I'll have mid-season report cards next.

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Mid-season report card

Quarterback

QB	G	ATT	CMP	CMP%	YDS	YDS/ATT	TD	INT	Sack	Rating
James Olsen	2	21	12	57.1	10.1	1	1	4	148.1
Richard Jackson	6	145	77	53.1	7.8	7	6	11	126.5
Jerry Abbott	3	12	7	58.3	4.5	0	1	1	79.5

Jackson is 5-0 as a starter. He's had one great game, but otherwise has just been ok. He's clearly the man, though. Olsen had a nice game against West Virginia, but is just too fragile to be considered for the #1 spot.

Grade: B+

Running Game

NAME	G	Rush	Yds	Ypg	Ypc	Td
Barry Wells	6	86	310	51.7	3.6	0
Billy Miller	6	89	285	47.5	3.2	0
Frederick Lewis	6	22	110	18.3	5.0	1
Kenneth Parker	2	15	37	18.5	2.47	0
Frank Banks	5	5	20	4.0	4.0	0
Armand Simpson	6	1	18	3.0	18.0	0
Jerry Abbott	3	2	2	0.7	1.0	0

Wells has done better than Miller, but neither has really done great. Frederick Lewis, our fullback, has been our best rusher, and I've gradually been getting him the ball more. Only 1 rushing touchdown total is a concern.

Grade: B-

Receivers

NAME	G	Att	Rec	Yds	Ypg	Ypc	Td
Mark Williams	6	53	24	489	81.5	20.4	4
Sylvester Bailey6	33	16	292	48.7	18.2	3
Armand Simpson	6	50	26	257	42.8	9.9	0
Barry Wells	6	9	7	119	19.8	17.0	0
Frederick Lewis	6	10	8	99	16.5	12.4	1
Billy Miller	6	10	8	96	16.0	12.0	0
Jeffery Taylor	5	2	2	21	4.2	10.5	0
Stanley Smith	4	8	4	18	4.5	4.5	0
Jerry Rogers	2	2	1	9	4.5	9.0	0

Mark Williams is having another good year, and may get to 1000 yards. Armand Simpson has been struggling, just 9.9 ypc. Redshirt freshman Sylvester Bailey has been a revelation as the third receiver. I'm still getting nothing from the tight ends, which I'm not sure how to fix that. Considering how productive my backs are with the catches they get, I'd like to get them even more.

Grade: B

Offensive Line

NAME	POS	G	RB	PNK	SA	Hold	False	MissBl
Frank Walker	OG	6	9	9	2	0	2	1
Micheal Allen	OG	6	5	2	1	3	1	1
Frederick Lewis	FB	6	2	0	0	0	0	0
Steven Flores	OT	6	1	3	2	1	0	4
Jerry Stevens	OT	6	1	5	1	0	0	4
Frank Banks	FB	5	1	0	0	0	0	0
Lance Lewis	C	6	0	2	4	1	0	4
Jeffery Taylor	TE	5	0	1	0	0	0	1
Steven Cruz	OT	5	0	1	4	1	0	2

The guards, Walker and Allen, have been great; the tackles, Flores and Stevens, have been decent; and the center, Lance Lewis, continues to underachieve. Lewis is a senior, and there a number of solid prospects redshirting, so the future looks bright for this squad.

Grade: B-

Defensive Line

NAME	POS	POS	G	TAK	SOLO	AST	SAK	STF	HUR	PD	INT
David Jones	DE	5	4	4	0	4	0	2	0	0	0
Harvey Mckinney	DE	6	4	4	0	4	0	3	0	0	0
Donald Cruz	DT	6	4	4	0	2	1	3	0	1	0
Jose Janes	DE	1	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	
Frederick Cox	DT	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0

Jose Janes has only played 1 game because of academic problems, but even without him this group is improved from years past.

Grade: C+

Linebackers

NAME		POS	G	TAK	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	HUR	PD	INT	TD
Michael Nolan	ILB	6	51	40	11	5	7	4	8	3	1
Kenneth Karr	OLB	6	43	31	12	2	8	1	4	3	0
Richard Peck	OLB	6	26	16	10	0	3	1	1	0	0
Bobby Collins	ILB	6	20	14	6	0	1	1	0	0	0
James Vasquez	OLB	6	15	12	3	0	3	1	2	0	0
David Wood	ILB	5	5	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0

Nolan and Karr have been, as expected, awesome. This is our team's strength, and the heart of our defense.

Grade: A


Secondary

NAME		POS	G	TAK	SOLO	AST	STF	PD	INT	TD
Alonzo Flood	SS	6	40	31	9	2	2	2	0
James Taylor	FS	6	31	19	12	0	1	1	1
Donald Hughes	CB	6	16	11	5	2	2	1	0
Christopher Schneider	SS	6	16	9	7	0	0	2	0
Raymundo Scott	CB	6	11	3	8	2	5	2	1
Allan Hutchins	CB	6	11	3	8	2	0	0	0

Alonzo Flood and true frosh James Taylor have been outstanding, and other than getting lit up by West Virginia, the secondary has played very well. We're out-inting our opponents 15-8.

Grade: A-

Overall we're looking very good, with a 3-0 conference record, making us the only undefeated team in conference play. The upcoming stretch is going to be tough, though, with games on the road against improving San Diego State and defending champion Air Force.