Quote from: Gray Fox on November 06, 2011, 05:05:38 PM
I like picture 6857.

The very definition of a "twofer."

Quote from: DoubleDomer on October 24, 2011, 10:39:49 AM
Should be an entertaining game involving two very different offenses that do well what the opponent's defense doesn't necessarily defend well.  Could be some fireworks.

DoubleDomer called it, except the Oxy D got the hang of it in the second half.  The biggest factor in the game, however (which has also consistently been the deciding factor in each of Oxy's W's), was the team posting a positive number in the turnover ratio column.  The kids are gamers.

On to the pics:  http://gallery.me.com/aybates#100470

Quote from: Gray Fox on October 30, 2011, 02:21:10 PM
I thought it was Homecoming.  Where are all the fans?

The stands were full in the first half (remember I don't have many pics for that half).  Despite the snow storms in the Northeast, it was blazing hot at Patterson Field (in Jack Kemp Stadium) and many fans decided to retreat to the shade.

I even suffered some muscle cramps on the sideline--to the mild amusement of some onlooking players.

Notwithstanding the early touchdown, Oxy started out slow and lethargic.  The two self-inflicted Chapman turnovers in the first half really helped.  Completely different game in the second half.  Oxy found its legs on both sides of the ball and steadily took control of the game.  Really fun to watch.

Evidently, my camera had the same feeling about the first half and corrupted the memory card that contained my images for most of the first half.  Here is a link to the rest: http://gallery.me.com/aybates#100457

Could not be prouder of the way Oxy played last night.  On paper (or even a casual glance at the size of the respective squads) they should have been rolled.  Instead, they played with heart and intensity and matched Redlands score for score and stop for stop.  As with most close games, it would be easy to identify a dozen or so plays that could have changed the game's outcome--it did not come down to any one play.

On to the pics:  http://gallery.me.com/aybates#100437

Exciting battle for The Drum last night . . . just like a rivalry game should be.  The game was nowhere near the offensive track meet that the box score suggests.  Although the game will be remembered for the great 2 minute drill that Collis and Co. executed to win the game, Oxy's D deserves a lot of love as well for the many defensive stands they made throughout the night.

Here is the link to the pics:  http://gallery.me.com/aybates#100406

Quote from: dahlby on October 09, 2011, 10:08:41 AM
I am waiting for some OXY posters comments regarding their game last night, I couldn't believe the score when I got home last night and brought up the scores on my computer.....

. . . I think the box score answers most of your question (5 turnovers, 42 rushing yards for, 321 rushing yards against).  That and taking La Verne lightly and coming out flat in the first half answers the rest of your question.  There was nothing wrong with the intensity of the Oxy D in the second half, however, where they played some very inspired ball.


Here are some pics from the game:  http://gallery.me.com/aybates#100392

Quote from: OxyBob on October 02, 2011, 03:08:48 PM
-- when did Whittier change its colors?

OxyBob

I think the proper question is who did'nt change to black home unis?  From recent pics, both Cal Lu and La Verne did as well.  You can see Cal Lu's on d3football's home page and here is La Verne's: http://www.leopardathletics.com/sports/fball/2011-12/Releases/10-1-1_cms

Quote from: Poet4Life on September 30, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
Will not be surprised if the "shoes" change hands. GO POETS !!!

. . . not this year.  Offense is starting to click and show more balance.  Still need to control the unforced errors.  Was really impressed with the way the team maintained their composure during some wild momentum swings in the 3rd Quarter while the game was still undecided.  Here is link to the pics:http://gallery.me.com/aybates#100368

Some pics from last night's tough loss . . .

http://gallery.me.com/aybates#100349

Quote from: D O.C. on September 11, 2011, 09:12:18 PM
Not nit picking, just wondering if there was any recognition of Andy Collins in his home state connected to that game.

I think the tribute got drowned out with all the 9/11 pre-game remembrances but the Oxy helmets had "AC #1" stickers.

Beautiful fall weekend up in Tacoma for the first game of the season (you folks up in the PNW must by lying about your weather just to keep us Californians out.)  It was fun watching Oxy return to form.  The offense started slow but was firing on all cylinders by the time Collis and the rest of the offense executed a picture perfect 2-minute drill at the end of the first half.  Too bad they had to shut it down towards the end of the 3rd quarter when the offense switched into run the clock mode.

The UPS offense appeared improved from last year and had success at times moving the ball between the 20's.  The Oxy defense, however, always seemed to have the right answers in the red zone and made several timely stops.

All in all, the team looked good for the first game of the season.  Looking forward to them building on this effort and erasing last season's disappointments.

Here are some pics from the game:  http://gallery.me.com/aybates#100327

Another beautiful fall afternoon and a festive crowd to see off old Mt. Clef Stadium made for a very unique experience from the fan's perspective.

Quote from: OxyBob on November 14, 2010, 10:33:48 AM
Cal Lutheran came out ready to play. They took the opening kickoff, ran their scripted first series very well, and went right down and scored. After that the Oxy defense played pretty darn well, I thought.

Except for the opening drive of each half, Oxy's defense had an excellent performance.  Too bad the score does not reflect their effort.

Here are some images from the game:  http://gallery.me.com/aybates#100294

Quote from: river on November 07, 2010, 07:20:56 PM

Quote from: OxyBob on November 07, 2010, 06:48:33 PM

Quote from: Oxy Fan on November 07, 2010, 04:30:39 PM
Yesterday at D.W. Patterson Field was one of those beautiful Saturday fall afternoons that is just perfect for some college football.  Unfortunately, the outcome did not live up to the setting. 

Unless Oxy gets it together in a big way against CLU this will be the Tigers' first losing season since 1999. They just don't have the horses this year to even get over on middling hacks like Menlo, Chapman and Claremont.

OxyBob

Bad recruiting year?  Too strict academic standards?  CLU more attractive for Div I or near Div I athletes?  Can't all be because of the coach's suspension.

I'd call it a perfect storm.  The impact of tighter admission standards on recruiting, DW's suspension for almost half the season and several All-American or All-SCIAC players on the sidelines because of injuries or ineligibility.

Yesterday at D.W. Patterson Field was one of those beautiful Saturday fall afternoons that is just perfect for some college football.  Unfortunately, the outcome did not live up to the setting.  Here are some images from the game:

http://gallery.me.com/aybates#100283