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Raider68:
I have to agree with you on that.  At the same time, you have been responsible for contributing to that yourself both here as well as over on your OAC board.

[wisd3fan2]

Raider, I once again agree with former, your posts have really helped in generating good conversation. If you find a little time, can you fill us in on any news about Mount? I think we all know that they will be fielding yet another powerhouse team. Who are the key replacements? Any coaching changes. The game against UWW could have gone either way, Any news on that?

[Raider 68]

Raider, I once again agree with former, your posts have really helped in generating good conversation. If you find a little time, can you fill us in on any news about Mount? I think we all know that they will be fielding yet another powerhouse team. Who are the key replacements? Any coaching changes. The game against UWW could have gone either way, Any news on that?

wisd3fan2,

Here is a first response to your question on the Raiders this fall. I will have more info, but below is the work of a OAC colleague ( K & J's Dad)

Time for my Annual Review of the Two Deep Stagg Bowl Depth Chart for Mount Union:

Offense 1st Team:
2 Seniors - RG Ekkens, WR Brown
9 Juniors - WR Collins, WR Moore, LT Tate, LG Mattox, C Knisely, RT Forbus, QB Piloto, FB Simon, HB Murray

Offense 2nd Team:
2 Seniors - C Ekkens, FB Ryder
6 Juniors - WR Denton, WR Stewart, WR Mathie, RT Modrak, QB Seaman, HB Skilliter
2 Sophomores - LG Goble, RG Winn
1 Freshman - LT Goff

Defense 1st Team:
5 Seniors - DE Favazzo, LB Smith, LB Carbonell, FS Ferrara, CB Jordan
5 Juniors - CB Scott, SS Driskill, S Nicholls, DE Dieuseul, DT Orteca
1 Sophomore - DT Fechko

Defense 2nd Team:
2 Seniors - FS West, CB, Alwardt
5 Juniors - SS Riley, S Briggs, DT Modrak, LB Teague, LB Allen
2 Sophomores - CB  Woodard, DE Thomas
2 Freshman - DE Rosalva, DE Mahoney

More losses on Defense (Both starting LBs, 1st and 2nd Team FS, and 1st and 2nd Team CB) than Offense (Starting RG (and backup C) Ekkens and WR Brown).  If Piloto can eliminate mistakes and/or Seaman stay healthy for the entire year, it looks like the Offense will be stacked next year.

Defense will still have Scott, Driskill, Dieseul returning for Senior Leadership, and I'm sure the rest will be ready to step up make their own mark for the Raiders.

I don't know if any of the Seniors have eligibility left, but looks like another reloading year.  The Future is Bright!

A new Offensive line coach (former Mount Player) Coach Dartt who came from Wheaton (They did not want to lose him)

[wisd3fan2]

Raider, Awesome post. A very clear summary. Seems that Mount will be very tough to beat.
Thanks so much for your time!

[Raider 68]

Raider, Awesome post. A very clear summary. Seems that Mount will be very tough to beat.
Thanks so much for your time!

wisd3fan,

For the Raiders in 2012, the first priority will be to win the OAC. B-W and Heidelberg will again be strong and I expect Coach Paul will have ONU improved over last year. The Raiders will have some top talent coming in as freshman as well as the returning starters and two-deep players back. The question that has been talked about alot on the OAC board is which QB will have the leadership role, Piloto and Seaman are both seniors with Burke and Nadar both sophs, so will we see.

The Raiders have the skill players, but IMHO, they have not brought in top lineman lately. The reason is primarily due to those top lineman electing to go to D2 scholarship schools. However, the Raider reputation over the last 20 years and 10 National titles always brings in the best of what is available. We will know in the next few weeks how they do in recruiting like the rest of the D3 schools!

[wisd3fan2]

So Raider, Whats your feelings about the QB's. Whats the dynamic?

[Raider 68]

So Raider, Whats your feelings about the QB's. Whats the dynamic?

wisd3fan2,

Not sure how it will work out. Many observers believe the lack of good QB play in the last two Stagg
Bowls cost the Raiders the title. I agree that may have been the case in 2011, I do not think so in 2010.
UWW played a better game in 2010 and while the lack of QB play contributed, UWW was just better across both sides of the line scrimmage. In 2011, the teams played pretty even, a key turnover on the one yard line by the Raider QB turned out to be the difference in a 13-10 game.

With two returning seniors who played most of the last two years, Coach Kehres has a decision to make. IMHO, this fall he will go with the QB who shows the most and will not care if it is a sophomore vs. a senior. The last two years, the returning seniors had their chance, so give to the player who comes in and takes control and leads this team to a potential Stagg Bowl victory if the Raider get there. We'll see!

[Flying Dutchman56]

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/newsnow/x720908727/Nathan-Ricketts-Holland-High-football-player-picks-Central-Michigan-University

[Raider 68]

Wonder which MIAA school will have the best fall recruits?

[Uncle Rico]

Wonder which MIAA school will have the best fall recruits?

So do I! 

[John 316]

Hopefully one that will go on to win the Division III Championship! 

[Raider 68]

Hopefully one that will go on to win the Division III Championship! 

A school has to set goals, but winning the conference comes first! IMHO

[Stinger]

The athletic fields at K are coming along nicely...

http://tinyurl.com/7orshzn

[Uncle Rico]

The athletic fields at K are coming along nicely...

http://tinyurl.com/7orshzn

Looking great so far!   

[Raider 68]

The athletic fields at K are coming along nicely...

http://tinyurl.com/7orshzn

Stinger,

Looks good, thanks for the link!