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#1
Man I haven't posted on here since I graduated in '06, but I feel under the circumstance I need to say something. There used to be a saying that one of the coaches used to scream out at the beginning of every practice, "It's a great day to be a tiger". However, it seem right now it's a very sad day to be a tiger. I'm completely sadden my the termination of coach Widolff for he was like a father figure to ever single man that came across his gridiron! He was a mentor and most of all a friend, but to me he was the reason I was able to graduate from OXY being there for me my senior year when times got hard. Unfortunately, at this point there is no word on what the alleged recruiting violations are because OXY is hiding behind the "iron curtian" that it's a private college. Currently there are about 125 alumni on a facebook mass message talking back and forth about calling everyone from the guy that does the gardening to the president voicing their outrage about the current situation. Everyone feels the same way, that the college reacted quick to the draw in terminating Widolff before the NCAA had concluded its investigation.

As far as the discussion regarding the new AD Jaime Hoffman having it out for Widolff I think this is very possible. I heard via an e-mail sent to the president from the parent of a current football player that four years ago in a parents of student athletes meeting that Jaime H. the AD spoke and was quoted in saying that OXY athletics, "wasn't all about the football program, although some people think it is!" if this is true then this outrageous.  It appears that this was the start of a ripple effect that continued to this week, in which Widolff was terminated. While football is a very strong program we all know that it is not everything. We as a team during my 4 years would frequently go to many of the other teams games and in 2005 we started the "black hole" in which we all would wear ref jersey and attend the basketball games. Anyone who was there would remember us. We showed our support for OXY athletics as a whole.  In wake of the 2010 investigation where Widolff was suspended for 6 weeks for violating NCAA policy, which I must say he self reported. The violations then were that Widolff had paid a student athlete $80 to fix his computer and, also, that there a couple players had an offseason practice facilitated by the coach. Concluding the investigation the NCAA said, "The rule violations for which Occidental College head football coach Dale Widolff was suspended should be classified as secondary and will result in no sanctions from the NCAA."

It appears from all the responses that there is no way that the college will even consider bring Widolff back to OXY. However, while the push to voice our distaste has not stopped we have also started heading smaller groups. the first is a push the school to hire Eric bergstrom the current Interm HC. Bergstrom has been with the program since I was playing at OXY and knows the program and it's history very well. The majority of recent OXY alumni beleive that he will best serve to keep the rich OXY history alive.  The second is to finish what Widolff had started and tht is to try and get Andy Collin's jersey number retired at OXY in wake of his death at the end of last year. This was somethign very important to Widolff, as well as, many of the OXY alums who had played with him myself included. I appriciate you guys listening to be ramble on.... CHEERS!
#2
Jared Charity former teammate to Andy Collins during my last two years!  I had the privelege... scratch that honor of being his left guard during the 2004 and 2005 season!  Andy was not only an amazing leader, friend, QB, but all around person.  I have talked personally to a large number of teammates as we all try and cope with this loss.  I know that a large number of us are meeting up in Pasadena Friday night to cheers and pay tribute to a fallin soldier! 
#3
CONGRATS TO THE KINGSMEN!  Good luck in the playoffs!  

Great season for the SCIAC in general!  Even though I had to see it from my desk at the club!  Good job OXY in keeping the shoes in their rightful home... I know Hector is Happy!

Now maybe I am just bringing up an old topic, but why does it seem that the SCIAC might never be able to see two teams make it the playoffs?  Is it really just how close they are?  I mean OXY had a strong season and can see no reason why they couldn't have a chance!
#4
Quote from: BULLDOGALUM52 on November 07, 2009, 02:38:07 PM
Quote from: OxyBob on November 07, 2009, 12:14:16 PM
Starting in 2004, Oxy instituted another tradition with Redlands. In that rivalry game, Oxy wins every single year. There is no trophy like "The Drum" or "The Shoes" involved, but the game has come to be known as "The Yearly Beating."
OxyBob

We wont need a trophy or a tradition when we beat Oxy, we will just take the win and move on to the next opponent, unlike you Oxy Bob, we will have class when we win....

I have to disagree with this... I am former player from oxy grad '06!  If you ever played in the SCIAC you know that even if you lose every game and still beat Redlands there is some hope!  I started playing at oxy when Redlands was still considered the team to beat!  Being that since 99 they have out right won conference 4 times and were co-champs once.  At the time they were the team to knock off the "soap box".  Which is the same sting the oxy is feeling right now (exception this season... might be wearing off).  Oxy and Redlands will forever hold a grudge whether there is a trophy or some material item that is passed between them.  Actually given the records over the past 10 years it seems to be the conference title!  

And while we always hope we beat Redlands at the end of the day you leave everything on the field.  That way if I ran into a player at a bar I could buy them a drink and shake their hand!

That being said congratulation to Cal Lu this year.  It does seem that the level of the SCIAC has significantly raised over the last 10 years.  I am proud to say that I played in the SCIAC and hope to follow it for the rest on my life always hoping that OXY beats REDLANDS  ;D...
Hats off to everyone including OxyBob you little devil you!
#5
I'm glad I kept listening to the game.  Oxy scores with 28 seconds left bringing it to 67-61.  They kick an onside and get it.  They now have about 26 seconds to move the ball 59 yards .... TO WIN!\\

WHAT A GAME ... GREAT JOB TO BOTH TEAMS!
#6
Quote from: Sabretooth Tiger on November 03, 2006, 04:18:47 PM
ET:

FYI, this is on Oxy's calendar:

Chapman Football Pre-Game Party
Date: Saturday , November 04 2006
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Rutabegorz, 264 N. Glassel Street, Orange
Sponsor: Alumni Relations
RSVP: Register Online
Contact: Barbara Williams, bwilliam@oxy.edu, 323-259-2601
Description: The Tigers play Chapman in a key SCIAC football game and all Tiger fans are invited to Rutabegorz to get fired up before the game. Director of Athletics Dixon Farmer '63 will host the gathering and he looks forward to greeting all Tiger Fans then!


Yea ... but I have some people that aren't alumni going to the game and I wouldn't want to leave then out in the cold if they couldn't get in.
#7
Hey everyone ...
   It has been a while since I have posted.  This whole real world thing is harder than it looks.  I sure wish I could go back to last April when Eye, Oswald, and I were sitting in out rooms wondering what we were going to do that night.  Boy I miss the good'ol days.  Well I am sorry to say that I missed the Cal Lu game and I wish I had gone.  From what I hear it was an amazing game from both sides of the field.  The little piece on ABC 7 last night was good.  Got Oxy's name out and showed off the school a little bit.  I don't know if anyone caught it, but when Dal Widolff was talking the caption read "Gary Wifolff!"  I sure hope Dale didn't lie to us over the last 4 ears!!!  Well about the game this Saturday it is down in my area.  We will be going to Ohara's Irish Pub, which is a stones throw from the stadium.  Hope to see some people there and good luck to all the teams this Saturday!!!
#8
Quote from: OXY Oswald on October 16, 2006, 03:10:48 AM
SCIAC Player of the week

Occidental: Tim Tanous, Football

Congrats to Mr. Tanous on the being selected SCIAC Player of the Weeek.  Having played with Timmy the last three years I know he has had a hard time with diffrent inguries, bu I am glad he is back for a fifth year to show everyone what a football player.

An even bigger congrats to Oxy for setting a new school record of 22 regular seasons in a row!!!  Keep the streak alive ...

::Ghost of Max Hanley -  "We set the table and now you guys are just eating the dinner!"::
#9
Went to the ULV vs. Oxy and it was a good gamesoncidering it was raining a little and OxyBob singing Io Triumphe.  I think oxy's true self came out today ... the offense really showed what they are made of today.  Andy like usual was hitting every target, which seemed like it was mostly Rocky C.  Matt Anderson was running the ball hard like he always does.  Most importantly the o-line looked great.  I know that many of us were unsure what was going to happen, but they are coming together great and giving Andy all the time in the world to do what he does best.  The defense also brought their A game today.  I also liked the look that the second string guy were giving.  Most of the starters were out by the start of the 4th quarter and the young ones showed us that they want to play.

I will have to agree that Oxy's defense had more catches than ULV combined.  ** :DNOT TO ULV'S QB THROW THE BALL THE DARK JERSEY'S WHEN YOU AT HOME ;)**

Tough loss for Cal Lu tonight. ... Not sure what happened, but seems like it was a close game with it going into double overtime.  Hope this does cast any shadows over Cal Lu and that they keep their heads up for the rest of the season.  I am not sure what really happened at the Redlands game with the onside kick, but the way I look at it Redlands offense had score only 30 points in its first 4 games.  Their offense was finally showing some signs of life and maybe Maynard wanted to keep the momentum going. 

EMAN51 ... I think we talked at the game today.  Glad to see that you are on here.
#10
Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 11, 2006, 12:32:33 AM
I assume you're joking but in case you're not:

1. The NWC game will likely feature two ranked teams. The SCIAC game is unlikely to. A game between 12 and 18 carries more interest than a game between 11 and (33).
2. Keith has been to Occidental. He's never been to an NWC game.
3. Last year's score in one game was 47-32, the other 41-9.

Pat,
  Line 1: Point taken! :o
  Line 2: Not a very good point ... weather is better in so cal!  ;D
  Line 3: Point taken! ;)

***

I guess looking ahead at the Cal Lu vs. Oxy game ... it would seem to us in wonderful So Cal that this game is huge because it could determine what team has a chance at the play-offs (even though oxy looks better based on its quality of wins ... per Pat's post).  However, on a larger scale the SCIAC is still on its own island in the eyes of the rest of the DIII community. 

Hey who's says we cant treat it like our own little "Stagg Bow!"
#11
Quote from: dawg gone it on October 08, 2006, 02:33:18 PM
The one PI call in the 2nd quarter in the end zone on 4th down was very questionable.  That ended up costing UR 3 points on a fg .  There were calls both ways that were questionable but that one hurt.

I will agree with both in that there were calls that went both ways.  Redlands line was blatantly holding most of the game and I know because I played O-line that every o-lineman holds, but this was really obvious.  I was glad when Redlands they finally got a holding penalty in the 4th quarter. (I was the one doing the jig in the Oxy stands) One thing that has to be said is that SCIAC refs have never had a reputation for being the best in DIII!  I agree with bob in that this game was not decided by bad officiating.

Quote from: dawg gone it on October 08, 2006, 02:33:18 PM
Oxy's #2 is a very good rb. 

That #2 you refer to is Matt Anderson and he is an awesome.  When we had him and Ryan Gonzales for two years I was never worried when we ran the ball because I knew if I did my job they would do the rest.  Matt is quick and shifty.  I can't wait to see what he does for the rest of the season.
#12
Quote from: redlandsfan on October 08, 2006, 10:19:01 AM
About the amount of Redlands fans who were present at the game...I believe it was fall break, and all the students were off campus, which usually hurts attendance.

Thanks ...  I know that fall break always seems to put a damper on attendance.  Plus I think the last time we played there it was your HC, which is also a bad thing to gauge attendance off of.

Quote from: redlandsfan on October 08, 2006, 10:19:01 AM
Keep in mind play #1 after Oxy scored in a handful of plays was a fade down the left sideline....perfect throw by the qb, and the wr dropped it.  Would have been 7-7.

Can we not break down a game with shouda's, coulda's and woulda's.  I mean if Oxy had not scored any points and Redlands scored 42 ... sure Redlands would have won, but the matter of the fact is that Redlands didn't make the catch and they didn't tie the game at 7-7.   I mean there a ton of "if only's" in any game, but the only thing that counts is what actually happened and last night Oxy pulled out a W whether or not is was sloppy.  Like Widolff says after every game, "A win is a win, but we still need to improve for next week" and oxy will be doing just that.  ;)
#13
Quote from: dawg gone it on October 08, 2006, 03:58:43 AM
Oxy didnt have many fans at the game tonight.....was that a normal crowd for an away game?  

Oxy's crowd for oxy was very thin, but this is usually do to the fact that most students don't want to waste half their night driving to and from Redlands.  The same goes for Cal Lu.  You only saw the parents and family of the players and their die-hard fans.   As far as crowds go I will agree with Bob that the turn out of the Redlands fan was surprising at the least.  The last two times I played there they had a packed house with students cramming into the end zones.  I understand that Redlands was 0-3 going into the game, but wow!   ;D
#14
Well just got back from a great game at Redlands.  I do enjoy their stadium even though this was the first time I have ever had the privilege of sitting in the stands.  Both teams really came to play tonight like they do every year.  I had to sit there and calm eye down because he was getting so nervous.  I will have to agree with Saber in that Mr. Winchell had a great game.  Also, Oxy offense was moving the ball relatively well, but I think they need to work on becoming more consistent.  The running game was carried on the back of Matt Anderson.  Good luck to Redlands on the rest of the season.  Oxy needs to keep working because it seems that Cal Lu is nipping at oxy's heals more and more as the season progresses.  Seems like the next big game to watch is going to be the oxy Cal Lu game in a couple of weeks. 
#15
Hello everyone ... man I have missed so much on the board.  Yes OxyBob I have a job and have had no time to mess around online.  Inside sales is faster paced than I ever imagined, but that is what I like.   What I have missed:

The wholehearted announcement from Dawgs go Deep about really being Wabby's Dad, but don't worry I hold nothing against you.  I am just glad I am now beating you in posts again.

The in-depth analysis from the great browneyeeagle guy ...  :D ... sorry couldn't hold that in any longer. 

The margarita talk ... I am always open for sweet/stiff margaritas. What tequila will be used because that is always the most important!

Anyways, hopefully I will be able to catch up more tonight after the gym.  As for Redlands would have love for them to win last Saturday night because it would have made for a better game this week, but I have to agree that Redlands always knows how to bring it when Oxy is in town.  Should be a real good game.  Well I got off 36mins ago so I think I should leave!