SLC Pick'em: Week 11

[BEAR]

Last week's results:

Nicholls 35 Lamar 10
SLU 30 UIW 10
UCA 34 SFA 14
ACU 25 NWST 22
UTEP 42 HBU 10
SHSU 56 McNeese 43

Surprise: McNeese scoring that much on SHSU. was only 7 point difference in the fourth quarter.
Still rolling: UCA wins another one. Ugly game but a win by 20.
The Impossible: 6 turnovers and 126 penalty yards against UCA. Still won.
Momentum: Nicholls is getting tough! ..again!
Coaching hot seats: SFA, ACU, and maybe McNeese...xlolx

This week's games:

SFA (3-4) at HBU (2-4)
Nicholls (5-2) at UCA (7-0)
UIW (1-6) at Lamar (3-4)
ACU (2-6) at SLU (5-2)
SHSU (7-0) at NWST (0-7)


My predictions:
SFA beats HBU by 35
UCA beats Nicholls by 14
Lamar wins by 14
SLU wins by 7
SHSU by 35


To 7 Wins:
SHSU has 8
UCA has 8
Nicholls has 6 with @UCA, SLU
SLU has 6 with ACU, @Nicholls

Out- McNeese, SFA, Lamar, HBU, ACU, UIW, NWST

STATISTICAL LEADERS AMONG THE 4 TEAMS IN CONTENTION:

Points per game:
1. Sam 51
2. UCA 40
3. SLU 30
4. Nicholls 29

DEFENSE POINTS PER GAME ALLOWED:
1. UCA 12
2. Nicholls 26
3. Sam 27
4. SLU 29

OFFENSE YARDS EARNED PER GAME:
1. Sam 580
2. UCA 454
3. SLU 410
4. Nicholls 396

TOTAL DEFENSIVE YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME:
1. UCA 248
2. Nicholls 366
3. SLU 401
4. Sam 412

RUSHING YARDS EARNED PER GAME:
1. UCA 247
2. Sam 211
3. SLU 181
4. Nicholls 150

RUSHING DEFENSE YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME:
1. UCA 78
2. Nicholls 118
3. Sam 148
4. SLU 207

PASS OFFENSE YARDS EARNED PER GAME:
1. Sam 368
2. Nicholls 245
3. SLU 228
4. UCA 208

PASS DEFENSE YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME:
1. UCA 170
2. SLU 193
3. Nicholls 247
4. Sam 264

PASS EFFICIENCY:
1. Sam 182
2. UCA 166
3. SLU 135
4. Nicholls 127

PASS DEFENSE EFFICIENCY:
1. UCA 84
2. SLU 110
3. Nicholls 121
4. Sam 128

SACKS AGAINST:
1. UCA 1
2. Sam 3
3. SLU 10
4. Nicholls 14

[LIONFAN07]

Lions are 5-4 not 5-2

[BEAR]

Lions are 5-4 not 5-2

Really? You've played all your conference games? xeyebrowx

[McNeese75]

LOL, interesting you only included 4 teams in your little stat list.

[BEAR]

LOL, interesting you only included 4 teams in your little stat list.

Interesting how they are the 4 teams that can reach 7 division I wins. While not the golden number of wins, the SLC can't really get more than two teams in this year IMO. But good luck coming up with another scenario.

[LIONFAN07]

Really? You've played all your conference games? xeyebrowx

Sorry thought you were talking about overall record.

[BEAR]

Sorry thought you were talking about overall record.

Oh that makes sense now. Sorry about that. I was looking at the conference numbers for the conference race. A third team can win the conference, but it will take complete breakdowns by both UCA AND Sammy.

[McNeese75]

And showing the stats of those 4 teams is relevant to what? (Well other than to try and continue lobbying for the Bears)

No problem, your party.

[BEAR]

Relevance- As stated above the four teams with playoff aspirations that are left in the SLC.

Next.

P.S. I edited my original response because Cowboy fans have been classy from what I've experienced.

[Katfan]

NWST is 0-7

[Katfan]

SFA by 7
UCA by 10
UIW by 1
SLU by 7
SHSU by 21

[Samalum'10]

I see McNeese is still salty after Saturday.

[katstrapper]

SFA (3-4) at HBU (2-4) - Lumberjacks have not played well and HBU has been much more competitive, but I think SFA will have enough to win this game in Houston.

Nicholls (5-2) at UCA (7-0) - Nicholls has been tough this year and could make this a tough game for UCA, but UCA is playing lights out.

UIW (1-6) at Lamar (3-4) - Somehow Woodard seems to keep his job and should be able to beat UIW, but who knows.

ACU (2-6) at SLU (5-2) - Lions should take this at home.

SHSU (7-0) at NWST (0-7)- After a tough game vs McNeese on Saturday, Kats better beware. Last time SHSU rolled into Turpin Stadium ranked in top 5 they lost 31-28. I think Kats stay focused as this offense should be too much to handle.

[BEAR]

NWST is 0-7

Corrected. Thanks.

[Daytripper]

SFA (3-4) at HBU (2-4) - HBU by 4
Nicholls (5-2) at UCA (7-0) - UCA by 10
UIW (1-6) at Lamar (3-4) - UIW by 3
ACU (2-6) at SLU (5-2) - SELA by 13
SHSU (7-0) at NWST (0-7) - SHSU by 45

[TOOF]

Relevance- As stated above the four teams with playoff aspirations that are left in the SLC.

Next.

P.S. I edited my original response because Cowboy fans have been classy from what I've experienced.


Cowboy fan is just upset cause the Bears kicked their butts 35-0, at Lake Charles. xnodx

[TheRevSFA]

I'll hopefully have my piece up tomorrow. Today was a travel day so not able to sit down and write it

[Katfan]

I'll hopefully have my piece up tomorrow. Today was a travel day so not able to sit down and write it
Look forward to it

[McNeese75]

Cowboy fan is just upset cause the Bears kicked their butts 35-0, at Lake Charles. xnodx
Ahhh. another know it all newbie. Welcome to the party.

Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk

[TheRevSFA]

http://thefcswedge.com/slc/slc-week-11-preview/

[BEAR]

Well done Rev.

I agree. I think this should be easy to pick this week with only the UCA v Nicholls game being tough to pick. Nicholls steps up in big games. But so does UCA. I'm not throwing coin for either team to win decidedly.

[TheRevSFA]

Well I took HBU over SFA...I have a feeling we'll **** that one up somehow.

[Catatonic]

SFA (3-4) at HBU (2-4) SFA by 10
Nicholls (5-2) at UCA (7-0) UCA by 28. Bears show out to impress the selection committee.
UIW (1-6) at Lamar (3-4) Lamar limps to a w by 13
ACU (2-6) at SLU (5-2) Lions roar +9
SHSU (7-0) at NWST (0-7) Demons take it on the chin. Sam by 24

[BEAR]

Well I took HBU over SFA...I have a feeling we'll **** that one up somehow.

Might be time for a change...

[Daytripper]

Well I took HBU over SFA...I have a feeling we'll **** that one up somehow.

I made that pick as well. I believe SFA is in a free-fall.

[milleniumkat]

63-0? based on what? Seems like a set up job to state "See?.. shsu underperformed". Kats win by 28-35


"You Can't run with #81!"

[TheRevSFA]

63-0? based on what? Seems like a set up job to state "See?.. shsu underperformed". Kats win by 28-35


"You Can't run with #81!"

Easy my friend. That's just my projection. No one actually agrees with me. Also I can base it on the fact that NW State hasn't won a D1 game this year and their only win is against Kentucky Wesleyan. They also do not move the ball and score and it will be difficult for them to do it against Sam.

[milleniumkat]

Easy my friend. That's just my projection. No one actually agrees with me. Also I can base it on the fact that NW State hasn't won a D1 game this year and their only win is against Kentucky Wesleyan. They also do not move the ball and score and it will be difficult for them to do it against Sam.

Keeler will give them 2 scores minimum. This is the season of giving. And KCK cares about the people of Louisiana.


"You Can't run with #81!"

[Daytripper]

http://thefcswedge.com/slc/slc-week-11-preview/

Agree with you about Nicholls. This is a trap game for UCA. They are feeling good about themselves for their rise in the rankings and may be looking past this weekend to the matchup with Sam.

[BEAR]

Agree with you about Nicholls. This is a trap game for UCA. They are feeling good about themselves for their rise in the rankings and may be looking past this weekend to the matchup with Sam.

You have NO freaking clue about this Bear team...none. Samford was the wake up call...but you'll see soon enough. I've said it about the SFA and SLU games, they could beat us. Not because they were better teams, but because of our deficiencies. The team knows all about those and are working constantly to fix them. But they in NO way are overlooking ANYONE. EVER.

[Daytripper]

You have NO freaking clue about this Bear team...none. Samford was the wake up call...but you'll see soon enough. I've said it about the SFA and SLU games, they could beat us. Not because they were better teams, but because of our deficiencies. The team knows all about those and are working constantly to fix them. But they in NO way are overlooking ANYONE. EVER.

Okay.

[Sammy94]

You have NO freaking clue about this Bear team...none. Samford was the wake up call...but you'll see soon enough. I've said it about the SFA and SLU games, they could beat us. Not because they were better teams, but because of our deficiencies. The team knows all about those and are working constantly to fix them. But they in NO way are overlooking ANYONE. EVER.

Settle down bear.....We've been watching so some of us have a clue and if your Bears have 6 turnovers against Sam, the outcome will be much different. Just saying.

[milleniumkat]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161110/759b63964cd49bbf9afc6ac3a81c35c6.jpg


"You Can't run with #81!"

[BEAR]

Alright..any injuries we need to know about?

Is Briscoe's ankle alright? xlolx

Any major news that will change how fans pick these games?

[Sammy94]

Alright..any injuries we need to know about?

Is Briscoe's ankle alright? xlolx

Any major news that will change how fans pick these games?

The few times the Cowboys pressured him he looked fine. The couple times they did hit him they didn't go low. He is fine.

[BEAR]

I'm kind of worried about Nicholls big linemen. We have only allowed like 3 sacks all year against the SLC. Plus they have a decent pass coverage defense. This one may be closer than I like. What was Sam's key to winning your 38-21 game against them?

[Katfan]

I'm kind of worried about Nicholls big linemen. We have only allowed like 3 sacks all year against the SLC. Plus they have a decent pass coverage defense. This one may be closer than I like. What was Sam's key to winning your 38-21 game against them?
We jumped on them early and often! If my memory is correct it was 24-0 at half

[Katfan]

We jumped on them early and often! If my memory is correct it was 24-0 at half
Our D has been missing in 2nd half of games. UIW was only team to stay close in 1st half of games and that had more to do with special teams and turnovers than the D. Hope we clean it up soon.

[milleniumkat]

Alright..any injuries we need to know about?

Is Briscoe's ankle alright? xlolx

Any major news that will change how fans pick these games?

Keeler and Longo may be indicted in a recruiting scandal. It appears they have been stealing them from every FCS team in Texas


"You Can't run with #81!"

[milleniumkat]

I'm kind of worried about Nicholls big linemen. We have only allowed like 3 sacks all year against the SLC. Plus they have a decent pass coverage defense. This one may be closer than I like. What was Sam's key to winning your 38-21 game against them?

The key was Briscoe Inferno.


"You Can't run with #81!"

[Katfan]

I'm kind of worried about Nicholls big linemen. We have only allowed like 3 sacks all year against the SLC. Plus they have a decent pass coverage defense. This one may be closer than I like. What was Sam's key to winning your 38-21 game against them?
It will be interesting to see how well you are able to rush against them.

[BEAR]

It will be interesting to see how well you are able to rush against them.

Yeah me too. Some games we rush the ball with efficiency. Others we get just enough.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

:walks in to see if Sam State is playing anybody this weekend

:turns around and walks out

[Serpentor]

:walks in to see if Sam State is playing anybody this weekend

:turns around and walks out

Yes we are playing someone. We're gonna have a football game any everything!

[Sammy94]

:walks in to see if Sam State is playing anybody this weekend

:turns around and walks out


Check back later. xcoffeex

[BEAR]

Check back later. xcoffeex

Next week for sure. xthumbsupx

[BEAR]

Football of another sort at UCA. Kinda makes this whole playoff race and the election argument pretty petty:

Kelsey Johnson's return to Soccer after a brain tumor. She only played for ONE play her senior year. Watch this and tell me this isn't what sports are all about!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri-rslgSMwc

[milleniumkat]

:walks in to see if Sam State is playing anybody this weekend

:turns around and walks out

You'll be on the menu next season, don't be impatient.


"You Can't run with #81!"

[Daytripper]

Football of another sort at UCA. Kinda makes this whole playoff race and the election argument pretty petty:

Kelsey Johnson's return to Soccer after a brain tumor. She only played for ONE play her senior year. Watch this and tell me this isn't what sports are all about!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri-rslgSMwc

Very nice.

[MR. CHICKEN]

S. F. AUSTIN
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
LAMAR
S.E. LOUISIANA
SAM HOUSTON STATE

[milleniumkat]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161112/19b8b7932208ef88c4c984422e13979a.png

Told y'all Nicholls is not a bad team. Ferking egg heads think they know it all.


"You Can't run with #81!"

[McNeese72]

UCA starting wear Nicholls down on "The Cake". ;)

Doc

[BEAR]

I hope this is our STANK game.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Nicholls retakes the lead 21-17 with about 12 minute left in the 4th quarter...

[BEAR]

Officiating lacking in their profession.

- - - Updated - - -

UCA 31-21.

[BEAR]

Nicholls hits a field goal of 46 yards that hits the cross bar and bounces in. Good grief.

[McNeese72]

Officiating lacking in their profession.

- - - Updated - - -

UCA 31-21.

Definite offensive pass interference not called on Nicholls long pass play earlier.

Doc

[BEAR]

UCA survives Nicholls. 31-24. Whew. I said they would be tough.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

UCA survives Nicholls. 31-24. Whew. I said they would be tough.

Huge win for UCA! NSU is good!

[TheRevSFA]

Well i am 2-2

[BEAR]

Scores:

UCA 31
Nicholls 24
Final

Houston Baptist 31
SFA 24
Final


IUW 7
Lamar 7
halftime

SHSU 41
NWST 13
halftime


SLU 14
ACU 3
14 min left in 2nd qrtr

[milleniumkat]

No surprises here other than HBU. 😳

Nicholls had a shot to beat UCA as i expected, did NOT expect 500 yards of offense by Nicholls.

Super Gatos with a yawner of a 5 score win.

Only downside was Nathan Stewart going down. Watching him on the sidelines and at the half...looks like a hip injury. Hopefully just a bruise. He barely walked over the the "Outdoor NSU Visitors Facility" atbthebhalf. But seemed to be moving much better as the third qtr began but they held him out. NEED HIM/Don't Need him vs UCA. We still have enough weapons to beat UCA at home and save NS for the playoffs.

Eat Em UP Mega Gatos!! 10-0!!


"You Can't run with #81!"

[TheRevSFA]

No surprises here other than HBU. 

Nicholls had a shot to beat UCA as i expected, did NOT expect 500 yards of offense by Nicholls.

Super Gatos with a yawner of a 5 score win.

Only downside was Nathan Stewart going down. Watching him on the sidelines and at the half...looks like a hip injury. Hopefully just a bruise. He barely walked over the the "Outdoor NSU Visitors Facility" atbthebhalf. But seemed to be moving much better as the third qtr began but they held him out. NEED HIM/Don't Need him vs UCA. We still have enough weapons to beat UCA at home and save NS for the playoffs.

Eat Em UP Mega Gatos!! 10-0!!


"You Can't run with #81!"

Its not a surpise regarding HBU since I predicted it

[milleniumkat]

Its not a surpise regarding HBU since I predicted it

But i don't listen to you so...it was news to me. lololo

I kid! I kid!!...

The Conque Twins are a a good tandem....
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161113/485b269e8d86a97ccfeac4dc1f82d61a.jpg


"You Can't run with #81!"

[Katfan]

Its not a surpise regarding HBU since I predicted it
Another Rev-alation!

[BEAR]

Well Nicholls gave us all they had! Wow that wasnt a bad team at all.

What I'm worried about is UCAs inability to score. Last night we did a fake field goal and left our sure handed WR near the sideline. They didnt cover him so all we had to do was snap it, gently toss it, and he would have easily walked in the end zone. Nope. Snap, toss, and a drop by one of UCAs greatest receivers and a sure handed one who makes catches usually while getting blown up across the middle. 7 points given to us and we missed.
Two more field goals missed equals 6 more points missed. OK. You can say we might not have made those anyway.
Then throughout the game....IN the end zone...our Uncovered WRs DROP wide open passes placed perfectly in their hands! Minus 21 more points.
We back them up to the 3 and they throw a hail mary up the middle, their receiver throws our defender to the ground, waits, catches the ball, and runs it in for the TD. Minus 7 points again.

Folks, while I respect Nicholls, this game wasnt as close as they made it. But it was as close as we allowed it to be. I have never seen our sure handed Wrs drop so many uncontested TDs IN the end zone. EVER!

[Katfan]

Well Nicholls gave us all they had! Wow that wasnt a bad team at all.

What I'm worried about is UCAs inability to score. Last night we did a fake field goal and left our sure handed WR near the sideline. They didnt cover him so all we had to do was snap it, gently toss it, and he would have easily walked in the end zone. Nope. Snap, toss, and a drop by one of UCAs greatest receivers and a sure handed one who makes catches usually while getting blown up across the middle. 7 points given to us and we missed.
Two more field goals missed equals 6 more points missed. OK. You can say we might not have made those anyway.
Then throughout the game....IN the end zone...our Uncovered WRs DROP wide open passes placed perfectly in their hands! Minus 21 more points.
We back them up to the 3 and they throw a hail mary up the middle, their receiver throws our defender to the ground, waits, catches the ball, and runs it in for the TD. Minus 7 points again.

Folks, while I respect Nicholls, this game wasnt as close as they made it. But it was as close as we allowed it to be. I have never seen our sure handed Wrs drop so many uncontested TDs IN the end zone. EVER!
On the other hand, Nichols could say but for a fumble and a pick 6, good win enjoy it! Looking for a great game next week.

[BEAR]

On the other hand, Nichols could say but for a fumble and a pick 6, good win enjoy it! Looking for a great game next week.

Nicholls was INTd 3 times in the fourth quarter. Our defense came alive! I will enjoy the win but im concerned about our offense. Have to be...we face Sammy next week. Gotta have some scores to win that one! xlolx

[Serpentor]

ESPN gave us much love on their top 10 list last night!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT2uay2B1Zo

[Daytripper]

ESPN gave us much love on their top 10 list last night!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT2uay2B1Zo

What a catch! You can tell he came down HARD, though. Hope he is okay.

[milleniumkat]

Well Nicholls gave us all they had! Wow that wasnt a bad team at all.

What I'm worried about is UCAs inability to score. Last night we did a fake field goal and left our sure handed WR near the sideline. They didnt cover him so all we had to do was snap it, gently toss it, and he would have easily walked in the end zone. Nope. Snap, toss, and a drop by one of UCAs greatest receivers and a sure handed one who makes catches usually while getting blown up across the middle. 7 points given to us and we missed.
Two more field goals missed equals 6 more points missed. OK. You can say we might not have made those anyway.
Then throughout the game....IN the end zone...our Uncovered WRs DROP wide open passes placed perfectly in their hands! Minus 21 more points.
We back them up to the 3 and they throw a hail mary up the middle, their receiver throws our defender to the ground, waits, catches the ball, and runs it in for the TD. Minus 7 points again.

Folks, while I respect Nicholls, this game wasnt as close as they made it. But it was as close as we allowed it to be. I have never seen our sure handed Wrs drop so many uncontested TDs IN the end zone. EVER!

Either way, now you get it.


"You Can't run with #81!"

[Katfan]

Nicholls was INTd 3 times in the fourth quarter. Our defense came alive! I will enjoy the win but im concerned about our offense. Have to be...we face Sammy next week. Gotta have some scores to win that one! xlolx
I'm sure you will be able to score, but will it be enough? Has all the makings of a classsic.