Big 4th down stop

I think Mount's got this one in the bag now, I don't see a JCU comeback happening after that stop on their first drive of the second half

I did not foresee this type of game today.  Keep it up Raiders!

Get Echeverry out of the game. No need to pile on carries and hits.

Nice game Raiders, terrific win! If things hold up it looks CMU is next.

Wish the buckeye game was going as great as the Mount game for mount

No disrespect to the Blue Streaks and the competition that they have generally brought to the OAC gridiron, and their decision to leave the OAC, but:
Nah Nah Nah Nah
Nah Nah Nah Nah
Hey Hey Hey
Goodbye!

Seriously, in my time around the country (wearing Mount Union apparel), I run into far more JCU-associated people than I do any other OAC school.

Quote from: HansenRatings on November 27, 2024, 12:05:29 PMWhile we're talking about bulletin board material for Mount Union...

Here's a video/audio breakdown of my advanced stats preview for the game! Which my model thinks should only be a (gasp) half point spread in Mount Union's favor.
DIII Football Advanced Stats Preview - NCAA Playoffs Round 2 | Mount Union vs. John Carroll

I go over this in the video, but the spread is as close as it is because more recent games matter more in my model than in other models (like Massey or Bill Connelly's SP+, which have this as a 10-ish point spread in Mount's favor). And I don't think it's very controversial to say Mount's last game was not a good one.

Your "crystal ball" must have been broken like a McDonalds ice cream machine because 42-7 is a little more the 1/2 point between the scores.

When's the last time mount won the time of possession?

Ryan Day is John Cooper.  Very unfortunate.

Quote from: Desertraider on November 29, 2024, 12:02:36 PMI see the predictions and as much as it pains me to say - I think the streaks get this one. I dont know why - we never know why - but I have a score of 41-17 rolling in my head. It was there when I woke up this morning and whenever it pops back in my head I feel somewhat depressed and disappointed. I think it is a premonition. We will see soon enough.
In the other game - Michigan does it again in a HUGE upset!
Now, one of these games I wont mind being wrong about. "The autumnwinter wind is a Raider!"

You were pretty darn close on that prediction in terms of score, just flipped

Mount Union looked like Mount Union today.  Best performance of the season by leaps and bounds.  Consistent, mixture of plays, defense solid.  Just an overwhelming job, reminiscent of some of our great teams.  Hope they can build on this.  A great way to send JCU to the NCAC.  Was a joy to watch, even though it was 8 degrees chill factor with a brutaL wind.

Great performance by the Purple Raiders.  Great execution by the players and great gameplay by the coaches.

Go Raiders!

Quote from: WRMUalum13 on November 30, 2024, 04:04:39 PM

Quote from: Desertraider on November 29, 2024, 12:02:36 PMI see the predictions and as much as it pains me to say - I think the streaks get this one. I dont know why - we never know why - but I have a score of 41-17 rolling in my head. It was there when I woke up this morning and whenever it pops back in my head I feel somewhat depressed and disappointed. I think it is a premonition. We will see soon enough.
In the other game - Michigan does it again in a HUGE upset!
Now, one of these games I wont mind being wrong about. "The autumnwinter wind is a Raider!"

You were pretty darn close on that prediction in terms of score, just flipped

I am glad it was flipped! It was a great performance - the best I have seen Mount play in 2 years. 

Two thoughts:

- Rossy Moore, who is one of the great Raider defenders of all time, had the signature play of his career today. What a great time for a future M Club HOFer to put the stamp on his Mount career.

- Echeverry was such a difference maker today and it felt like he ran all over the field nonstop. Not taking a single thing away from him, but despite doing all of that, he finished 200 YARDS (!!!!) behind Nate Kmic's legendary performance against St. John's Fisher. Legitimately unbelievable.