Game #3: Trinity International

[bbtds]

Valpo should not be taking any team for granted.

End of story. It is not a surprise if Valpo loses to anyone but a very few teams (College of Faith, MO Bap, etc.)

[VULB#62]

OK,  the Game Notes and the 2-deep (which we all pretty much look at as suggestions rather than fact) have been released for TIU.

Some observations from the latest 2-deep:

Catrine is listed as a WR starter. Ryan Moore moves to backup.
OL Starters: LT- Lang R-Jr (capt), LG- Rettig R-Jr, C- Jarnigan R-FR, RG - Schofield So, RT- Lundberg R-Fr AV. SIZE: 6-3, 282#
QB:  Clarke backed up by Seewald or Stokes (same as SHU)

DL:  DE-Slone R-Jr (still listed as starter despite some mention of injury last week), NT-De La Rosa Jr., DT-Trumpower R-Fr, DE-Wheeler So. AV. SIZE: 6-2, 251#  Still a bit undersized for FCS play, but might control LOS vs. TIU.
LBs:  No change from SHU and still no mention of Kye Hall
DBs: Same as SHU

From the game notes:

Series Notes: The Crusaders and Trojans will be meeting for the third time in program history on Saturday, as the two schools previously played a home-and-home series - playing at Brown Field in 2006 and at TIU in 2007. Trinity International won both prior meetings, including a narrow 17-13 victory at TIU in the last meeting on Sept. 8, 2007. The Crusaders limited the Trojans to just 223 yards of offense in that game, but were hurt by four turnovers

Scouting Trinity International: The Trojans are coming off a bye week heading into this Saturday's game and own a 1-1 record, with a 34-20 loss to #4 Saint Francis (Ind.) and a 55-21 victory over Wisconsin Lutheran. In the win over WLC, TIU registered 673 yards of total offense, including 451 yards on the ground on 54 carries. J.J. Burmeister has thrown for 354 yards and four TDs through the first two games while also carrying the ball 15 times for 95 yards and two scores.

[GOVALPO!]

 Looks like Kye hall is  playing this week 👍👍👍

[VULB#62]

Looks like Kye hall is  playing this week 👍👍👍

Source?

[usc4valpo]

Start Seewald - he is the future for success. Clarke is the future for 3-8.

[usc4valpo]

I will stop - I like short names and I hear it on WSCR and others for awhile - but I will respect your comments.

[GOVALPO!]

 My source was Kye hall he  said has been on the scout team while on suspension now he's back with the ones so looks like he's starting and Seewald looked really good last week  but I think they're gonna try to get Dalton Stokes some reps  this week if he could ever get healthy he is definitely a play maker but hopefully they name one of the two as starter for next week   we  can't have turnovers like we had last year and expect to win

[VULB#62]

Thanks GOVALPO.  That's good news.  Kyle flies to the ball.  He'll add to an improved D for Trinity International.  Bet he's chopping and can't wait.  So much for 2-deep accuracy (but then, why give opponents too much info?).  Also gonna be interesting to see who the actual starter winds up being.  I imagine it'll come down to who looks better in practice this week and today is a big practice day.

[GOVALPO!]

 Yep  Kye  is dying to get out there he also told me Dulton Stokes hurt his shoulder on the one play he was in last week so he may be doubtful for this weeks game sure looking like  it's going to be Seewald which is OK with me   Also defense is going to need to keep their assignments this week Trinity runs and option style offense could be problems  if defense doesn't stick to their assignments  they have some Jco transfers  that look pretty athletic so it won't be a walk in the park  they are definitely beatable   but we need to start getting better each week or it's going to be a long season

[vu72]

My source was Kye hall he  said has been on the scout team while on suspension now he's back with the ones so looks like he's starting and Seewald looked really good last week  but I think they're gonna try to get Dalton Stokes some reps  this week if he could ever get healthy he is definitely a play maker but hopefully they name one of the two as starter for next week   we  can't have turnovers like we had last year and expect to win

Were there other guys also suspended or was it just Kye?  I thought I remembered something about suspensions.  Should be good to finally get to full strength.

[usc4valpo]

GOVALPO - you and my 11 year old daughter are having challenges with run ons. But thanks for the update.

[bbtds]

GOVALPO - you and my 11 year old daughter are having challenges with run ons. But thanks for the update.

[VULB#62]

More TIU background. 
2015 Record:  OVERALL WON 2  LOST 9, CONF 0-5, HOME 0-5, AWAY 2-4, PF - 203. PA - 324

TRINITY BIBLE (N.D.)  -- W 45-0 AWAY
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN W 34-27  OT  AWAY *
#17 SAINT FRANCIS (IND.) L 3-45 AWAY*
CONCORDIA (MICH.)  L 17-21 HOME
#25 SAINT AMBROSE  L 13-41 HOME
OLIVET NAZARENE  L 6-22 HOME
#9 ROBERT MORRIS  L 12-41 HOME
#13 SAINT XAVIER L 18-27 AWAY
ST FRANCIS (IL) l 7022 AWAY
SIENA HEIGHTS (MICH.)  L 20-44 AWAY
TAYLOR (IND.)  L 28-34 HOME

Played 4 NAIA nationally ranked teams in 2015
Comparison:  Lost to Taylor 28-34 who lost to Butler 41-10 in 2015

*  2016 opponents as well and already played this season
2016 scores:  Vs. #4 St. Francis (IN) - LOSS 20-34; Vs. Wisconsin Lutheran WIN 55-21
Until they beat Wisconsin Lutheran two weeks ago they has a losing streak of 0-10
Based on 2015 to 2016 comparative of scores of the first two games:  TIU has improved over 2015.

[vu72]

Valpo is a 16.5 point favorite.

https://www.sportbet.com/print/football_college_extra

[usc4valpo]

I just noticed that Trinity is 2-0 against Valpo. This is not a College O' Faith opponent.

[VU2624]

Re: Game #3: Trinity International « Reply #39 on: Today at 09:23:04 AM » Qu

An analysis in which you may substitute most high school teams for College of Faith.

A more apt comp would be that TIU may not be Missouri Baptist from a few years ago and from the same conference.

[hailcrusaders]

I just want to see this typed out:

Trinity International @ +15
(rv) Valparaiso -15

[usc4valpo]

Seewald!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[covufan]

Am I correct?  The Valpo team forced a turnover and then threw a 61 yard TD pass in the first seconds of the game? 

Awesome


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[usc4valpo]

Seewald!!!!!

[vu72]

Jimmy sure seems like he is our future.  Great game and over 500 yards of total offense.  Undoubtedly the worse broadcast of all time,  WVUR clearly was playing a bunch of freshman!!   

[Dojan123]

 Nice confidence builder for next week.

[valpotx]

Always fun to see a win for a program that has struggled.

[VU2624]

Jimmy sure seems like he is our future.  Great game and over 500 yards of total offense.  Undoubtedly the worse broadcast of all time,  WVUR clearly was playing a bunch of freshman!!   

You don't like a little music over Todd and Dave's call?

[VU2624]

A little concerned in the first half with the OL not (without seeing it) opening any room for the backs but they seemed to get their legs under them in the second half. Struggling a little with the option wasn't a big surprise.

We'll see now when the league games begin what they are made of. Davidson will probably be coming off a win against a lesser opponent (Livingstone) tonight.

Interested in reading a FULL report from anyone who was at the game and, like a few, the QB choice for next week should be interesting.