Here is the very unofficial list of Mount Union 'commitments'.

HS recruits
Calvin Gore LB Cleveland, OH
Levi Mullen-Zurbrugg OL Painesville, OH
Amani Powell RB Cleveland, OH (VASJ)
Drew McKowan QB Cortland,OH (Lakeview HS)
Lucas Weaver RB Cuyahoga Falls,OH (Walsh Jesuit)
Darnell Randle LB Cleveland, OH (VASJ)
Luke Stenson K Jacksonville, FL
Trevor Bennett LB Livonia, MI
Jameson Marlatt K/P Dover, OH
Parker Jenks OL Hudson, OH
DK Liverpool OL Macedonia,OH
Roman Chiacco OL Gibsonia, PA
Josh Bowen DL Schuylerville,NY
Kevin Demory DL Chambersburg, PA
Noah Robinson DE/LB/TE Tallmadge,OH
Bo Bokman WR/RB Lakeville, MN
Elijah Roush LB Fredericktown,OH

Transfers
Jaeson Anderson DB Akron,OH (Defiance transfer)
Gavin Ehrhardt LB Avon, OH (U Cinci Baseball)
Jacob Cockrell WR Hampton,GA (Elmhurst transfer)
Davion Grant WR Hoschton,GA (Muskingum)
Mykel Davis WR Wheeling,WV (PWO at WVU)
Kosta Thrasivoulou CB North Ridgeville,OH (Trine)
Blake Ewert RB South Range, OH (Baldwin Wallace)

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 13, 2025, 08:12:43 PMMount's WR

Grant - 1st team All OAC/ 3rd team All region

Cockrell - 1st team All Conference (CCIW)

Turner - 2nd team All OAC - 800+ yards (104 in Stagg)

Cooper - 500+ yards

Dartt is going to call soo many WR screens

This group mentioned above and the underclassmen that were freshmen last year are the reason I'm not concerned about this position. There will be speed galore and guys that can make tough catches. Now, are they all willing to play their role in the offense (whatever that ends up being) bc I doubt any of them will get 1000 yards. Maybe 500-700 yards each depending on if they develop a tight connection with the new QB or get hot.

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Quote from: Dr. Acula on January 09, 2025, 07:18:12 PMAnd that was very quick.  Do we think that may mean he was healthy enough to play and Dartt stuck with DeShields?  For the record I do not blame Dartt if that's what happened.  TJ was playing well.

Beaudrie looked to be limping quite a bit on and off the field during the JHU game, but who really knows. 

Hopefully it's more that Maloney looked great in practice and has the coaches' full confidence going into '25. 

'25 seems to be a pivotal year for Mount and their current HC.  It ramps up quick with Wheaton and Grove City to start...

It certainly seemed that Beaudrie was frustrated with his knee during the playoff games. He could run straight forward, but appeared to be in pain and struggle with any side to side running. As much as I loved Beaudrie, I felt it was the right move to go with the healthy Deshields.

Either Maloney is the guy or hopefully there's a transfer coming in. There seemed to be a talented group that was recruited, so hopefully they pan out.

I didn't realize Maloney was such a stud in HS, 2X all state, a lot of Preferred Walk on interest from FBS schools and some non scholarship FCS offers. Pretty impressive resume

I know it's just highlights, but if you look at Maloneys HS tape, he makes some incredible plays and it was against some of the better, big school football teams in Ohio. Let's see if that translates to college. You could see his talent when he was in the game with his arm and legs, but he appears to need more coaching on reading the defense... which I would expect of any freshman.

My worry going into next year would be replacing this great Oline and the experienced Dline (Factor, Moore).

Does anyone know if Maloney is healthy now?
Thomas coming back for another year?
Cooper is a nice WR to return, but others will need to step up.
DBs MUST improve.

Possibilities are there for another fun season, but the first 2 out of conference games are going to be tough.

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 09, 2025, 08:00:24 PM

Quote from: Dr. Acula on January 09, 2025, 07:18:12 PMAnd that was very quick.  Do we think that may mean he was healthy enough to play and Dartt stuck with DeShields?  For the record I do not blame Dartt if that's what happened.  TJ was playing well.

Beaudrie looked to be limping quite a bit on and off the field during the JHU game, but who really knows. 

Hopefully it's more that Maloney looked great in practice and has the coaches' full confidence going into '25. 

'25 seems to be a pivotal year for Mount and their current HC.  It ramps up quick with Wheaton and Grove City to start...

It certainly seemed that Beaudrie was frustrated with his knee during the playoff games. He could run straight forward, but appeared to be in pain and struggle with any side to side running. As much as I loved Beaudrie, I felt it was the right move to go with the healthy Deshields.

Either Maloney is the guy or hopefully there's a transfer coming in. There seemed to be a talented group that was recruited, so hopefully they pan out.

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Quote from: Raider 68 on January 08, 2025, 02:47:54 PMK & J Dad,

Time to look what the Raiders have coming back for 2025, you're on!

I've started the research. K got married last Friday so we've been busy recently.

Congrats on the wedding!!

Recruiting and development is the life blood of each program. You've got to have the Jimmy's and Joe's to compete with the big boys (figuratively and literally). One you get to the final 8 teams, you've got to have the strength, size and quickness.

Many of those bigger safeties and DEs who would get after opposing offenses now go to Walsh, Ashland, Tiffin,etc or walk on at Akron, Kent, Ohio U, Toledo, Pitt, etc. This is why Mount still must go out of state for guys.

Quote from: BergAlum2 on January 03, 2025, 10:49:16 PMhttps://www.si.com/college/purdue/other-sports/report-ncaa-considering-five-year-eligibility-rule-for-all-student-athletes-college-sports

NCAA mulling giving all athletes five years of eligibility

I saw this and was going to share it here. This would benefit schools, like Mount Union, who have graduate programs to offer a full course load to maintain eligibility. If they would do this, would it be a bad thing to get rid of "redshirts"?

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Quote from: pradierguy on December 29, 2024, 08:31:58 PMLuke Lehnen is also a four year starter for then NCC Baseball team? Pretty remarkable he's even allowed to, let alone has the time.

The Rossy Moore note by Brugler is interesting. Obviously you'd think the best player on a championship quality team would get a look, but he specifically stated that scouts love him. Sure hope it works out, he's an all time great Purple Raider.

For what it is worth, I was amazed by him (Rossy Moore) during his sophomore year, and when he would have seen NCC and Lehnen, in the 2022 Stagg Bowl (for reference).

Unrelated... Any video on that play [scoring?] where Lehnen rolls right and had that "extensive" blocking [holding]?

https://youtu.be/-MUGy-LAbW0?si=EKVhw28SOZsF4pAf

Here's a link to the game, that play is at 2:02:47

Specific clip here....
https://x.com/NCAADIII/status/1603947923490099200?t=2Jvpv6wBp2lhhItUUhK30Q&s=19

As much as I felt Mount wasn't in that game, they could've gotten the ball back with plenty of time to tie the game...

it was 100% a hold and a terrible missed call.  There were probably a handful of other horrible calls in that game though.  A missed holding didn't cost Mount a chance at the title in '22, doing absolutely nothing in the first half and getting down by 21 did. Hopefully it was a painful lesson learned.

100 percent agree! If my memory serves me correct, it should've been even worse at halftime. Our offensive playcalling was very conservative if I remember with the defense playing pretty well.

It should go without saying, but we're going to need every player/coach on their assignment and making the plays when it comes to them in their role. When you over play things or attempt to do too much, you'll be out of position.

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Quote from: BillyRayJimBob on December 29, 2024, 08:56:07 PM

Quote from: pradierguy on December 29, 2024, 08:31:58 PMLuke Lehnen is also a four year starter for then NCC Baseball team? Pretty remarkable he's even allowed to, let alone has the time.

The Rossy Moore note by Brugler is interesting. Obviously you'd think the best player on a championship quality team would get a look, but he specifically stated that scouts love him. Sure hope it works out, he's an all time great Purple Raider.

For what it is worth, I was amazed by him (Rossy Moore) during his sophomore year, and when he would have seen NCC and Lehnen, in the 2022 Stagg Bowl (for reference).

Unrelated... Any video on that play [scoring?] where Lehnen rolls right and had that "extensive" blocking [holding]?

https://youtu.be/-MUGy-LAbW0?si=EKVhw28SOZsF4pAf

Here's a link to the game, that play is at 2:02:47

Specific clip here....
https://x.com/NCAADIII/status/1603947923490099200?t=2Jvpv6wBp2lhhItUUhK30Q&s=19

As much as I felt Mount wasn't in that game, they could've gotten the ball back with plenty of time to tie the game...

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Quote from: purple on December 29, 2024, 12:56:48 PMGreat Bowl season for Purple Raiders. Vince and Jason win a six overtime game against Pittsburgh and Matt Campbell's guys beat the mighty Hurricanes.

Yes! ... Wish I could have seen the first game, but certainly adored the second.
Really proud of the showing of these "Purple Raider coached" teams.
Watching another right now (Nick Sirianni's Eagles).

Not sure the game announcers could pronounce "Heacock" correctly in the Iowa State Pop Tarts Bowl.  Growing up in nearby Sebring, it was always "HAY-cock" vice the game announcer's "HEE-cock."
Sorry ... Just little things that annoy old curmudgeons like me ... LOL!

I'll join your ranks. Last week I grew tired very quickly of the ESPN crew saying "John" Hopkins and coach Daryl "Early." Lot of preparation and care from the Worldwide Leader in hype.

If anyone is as weirdly curious as me I looked up the origin of the name. I always thought it was two last names like a guy named Johns and a guy named Hopkins but no, the school is named after just one dude with the name Johns Hopkins. Apparently Johns was his mother's maiden name or something so that's what he was named after. Now you know!

I've actually been curious about this. Thanks for sharing!

Stagg Bowl talk here:
How does the Mount defense try to stop or slow the NCC offense?
Their Oline is huge and athletic and Lehnen is a beast running the ball, opening up play action and extending plays. Do you play aggressive and take a chance on giving up big plays? Need a big game from the Dline (Moore,Brown,Factor,Harris, and backups) with contain/pressure when appropriate.... and don't miss tackles.

Offensively, Mount has found their MOJO with formations and finding matchups that benefit our skill set. Keep them off balance and on their heels with mix of run and pass. Oline needs to control the line of scrimmage and enforce their will.... control the game.

Special teams - Mount needs to come out positive here to play complimentary football. When is the last time Mount has blocked a punt or returned one for a TD?

Mount MUST match the NCC intensity without getting personal fouls. NCC is extremely chippy and you can use this against them with over aggressive play.

NCC is a great team, but with poised play and continual improvement of play calling, I like our chances. For those saying NCC is unbeatable, it's time we find a way to win as an underdog like what has happened to us in previous Stagg Bowls.

I'm interested to hear other takes on the game. Hopefully there will be a good crowd in Houston. I really wish this game were in Salem or Canton.

Quote from: Dr. Acula on December 27, 2024, 09:31:05 AMNot football related, but since we are on a little break I thought I'd mention for anyone in need of some Raider action that the Mount hoops team is playing in the D3hoops.com Classic in Vegas this weekend.  Sat at 6pm and Sun at 4pm with both games streamed. 

I plan on watching them from home. Fuline has this team playing active defense and they move the ball well on offense. They have lots of guys who can score double digits each game. Their 2 losses are to Yeshiva and Wooster in close games. Both of those teams are pretty good.

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Quote from: MUC57 on December 24, 2021, 04:45:35 PMA very Merry Christmas to each and every one of you!

I know many of us miss MUC57. He was always one of the first to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas D3 football world! I wish you all good health  and happiness.

In honor of MUC57....Go Purple Raiders....
Go Everybody!

GREAT GAME BY THE OLINE!!! They certainly deserve a game ball and shout out for giving the running backs (Echeverry, Williams, and Thomas) lanes to run and Deshields time to throw.   Defense seems to make plays in spurts... not sure if it's them getting worn down or what. They did make plays to shift momentum multiple times in favor of the Purple Raiders. I love that Williams, Thomas and Beaudrie showed up with big plays at big moments.

NCC is going to be tough... their lines are big/strong/fast and their skill guys are really good.

Quote from: raiderpa on December 21, 2024, 09:00:20 AMBeaudrie listed as starter on two deep game notes....

He's been listed as the starter at least for the past 3 weeks I think.

Quote from: Desertraider on December 14, 2024, 04:11:08 PMI am hopeful better highlights will be available later. The ones up now appear to have had a blind man on the camera. Regardless, great win. Hardly a beatdown but a solid win. Roll Raiders ~ Roll!

Oh my the camera view was terrible! I try not to complain about those things, but there were way too many plays that were missed because of the one camera view and no adjusting.