FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Dr. Acula]

It's going to be slow this week because everyone is on bye except BW and they're playing Bluffton so not exactly an electric match up. 

Plus of the 9 teams that did play last week a couple still don't have their stats up on oac.org so you can't even look at the week 1 stats for fun.  And yes Cap, that's annoying.  I expect it from Wilm as their SID is probably part-time with 8 other unrelated jobs on campus, but not you. 

[Raider 68]

It's going to be slow this week because everyone is on bye except BW and they're playing Bluffton so not exactly an electric match up. 

Plus of the 9 teams that did play last week a couple still don't have their stats up on oac.org so you can't even look at the week 1 stats for fun.  And yes Cap, that's annoying.  I expect it from Wilm as their SID is probably part-time with 8 other unrelated jobs on campus, but not you. 

It is already a slow week, now we will have to get to know the other teams on the Pickem's!

So after the first week, what we will expect from the teams going into week 3?

Mount Union - the Raiders came away with one of their best opening games.
Heidelberg - They appear real strong or was Alma weaker than most thought.
B-W - We'll see if they can beat a 32.5 spread at home
JCU- Do they finally have that Tom Arth QB again, but can be they strong on defense this year?
ONU- Not sure what the close loss really says about Polar Bears, but they will come back stronger.
OTT- New coach and a shutout, not a bad start
Capital- Another long season in Bexley!
Marietta, Wilmington, Muskingum- maybe more of the same, we'll see the Muskies soon!

[mr_mom]

Plus of the 9 teams that did play last week a couple still don't have their stats up on oac.org so you can't even look at the week 1 stats for fun. 

You can always check out the NCAA.com site.  For example, UMUC/Franklin:

http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/worksheet.jsp?year=2012&game=201200000269420120901.xml

It is already a slow week, now we will have to get to know the other teams on the Pickem's!

Folks aren't always happy when I put 16 games on the Pick-Ems (unless they are way behind), so with only one OAC game, this is my one week to introduce you to a few more of the 230 D3 teams, and even sneak a "bottom-feeder" game in there.   

[Dr. Acula]

If you're really hard up for DIII action set your DVR so you can enjoy the Bluffton Beavers trip to BW.  I doubt Bluffton will enjoy it much.

"The BW versus Bluffton game will be taped by S&S Video Productions and televised by SportsTime Ohio on Monday, September 10 at 12:00 noon."

[mr_mom]

Just a reminder to get your picks in by Saturday at High Noon!

[Raider 68]

B-W is  over half-way there to beating the line! up 24-0!

[footballfan413]

To fans of D-3 football everywhere.  I am honored to have been asked to spread the word regarding a new cancer fund that has been established to help Tom Pattison, UW-W sports broadcaster and founder of www.warhawkfootball.com    I and my family know, all to well, how a cancer diagnosis can be devastating to a families daily lives and finances. Please, consider making even the smallest donation to Tom.

The following is an open letter by Retired UW-W Coach Bob Berezowitz:

Team Tom Cancer Fund Drive established

Once a Warhawk, always a Warhawk are the often spoken words by Tom Pattison, longtime "voice" of the Warhawks. Over the many years of broadcasting UW-Whitewater football, basketball and baseball games on KOOL 106.5 (and prior to that (940 WFAW), Tom has "bled purple" during each one of his broadcasts.

Unfortunately, on May 28, 2012 Tom was diagnosed with advanced stage 2 colon cancer. He underwent colorectal cancer surgery in Fort Atkinson and in the process has developed astronomical hospital and medical bills.

Tom has already gone through the first phase of radiation treatment at the UW Cancer Clinic along with chemotherapy with phase two starting later this month.

Tom has given his heart and soul to Warhawk athletics over his 25 years of living here in southern Wisconsin. He served six years as the president of the UW-Whitewater Quarterback Club and still serves on the club's board of directors.

In 2003 Tom founded Warhawkfootball.com where Warhawk fans, players, former players and parents have been able to view up-to-date Warhawk football news and information 365 days a year. Nearly 1.5 million visitors have clicked onto the Website over the years.

The Website that has been funded entirely by Tom has been a popular "voice" for Warhawk football fans not only locally but around the world.

Well now Tom needs your assistance in his battle with cancer.

With the help and leadership of UW-Whitewater Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Paul Plinke and former Warhawk football coach Bob Berezowitz and KOOL 106.5 Radio a team has been set up to lead a campaign to raise funds for Tom.

The "Team Tom Cancer Fund" has been established through Commercial Bank in Whitewater and is now accepting donations.

Donations may be sent to: Team Tom Cancer Fund, c/o Commercial Bank, 200 South Freemont St. Whitewater, WI 53190

The fund raising drive will also include Tom Pattison Day at Perkins Stadium on Oct. 6, 2012. More details will be announced shortly.

"I have known Tom for many years while coaching and now in retirement," Berezowitz said. "There is not another person who has given more of himself to help promote UW-Whitewater football. He is always writing articles for both past and present players that are published on his Website.

It is now our turn to say "thank you" for his efforts by considering making a donation to the to assist Tom in his time of need.

Go Warhawks,
Bob Berezowitz
UW-Whitewater Football Coach/Retired

[reality check]

RGIII to Pierre for what figures to be the first of many for years to come.

[jaypeter]

Nice catch by CSIII for a go ahead score.

[reality check]

And now we must ask the question:

Have we ever see two players from the same D-III school score TD's on the same day in the NFL?

[Dr. Acula]

I watched the BW game today.  It was pretty much what you'd expect...Bluffton O line completely overmatched by BW D line.  DT Max Wagner was impressive, but honestly it seemed like all of the D line made plays.  For a D with only 2 starters back they looked strong.

Definitely some first game rust for the Jackets.  It was only 3-0 after 1 qtr and that's only because Bluffton snapped a ground ball to the punter that lead to it getting blocked deep in their own end. 

BW offense was very vanilla early (lots of Lohr up the middle).  Very underwhelming early.  Hard to tell much on the passing game since there were multiple guys pretty much wide open on every pass play it seemed.  I think that's more indicative of Bluffton's D than BW's WR.  There were more than a few "how the heck was no one around that kid?!" moments.  Suffice to say I'm guessing pass D isn't the Beavers' strong suit (which isn't good when you run a 3-3-5 so you technically have an extra DB out there).

Freshman Issac Reed got carries early and looked pretty good. 

I honestly felt bad for Bluffton.  Down 3-0 they have a 52 yard TD run called back for holding.  Still down 3-0 they have a WR fumble going into the end zone on a long pass and BW recovers for a touchback.  Down 17-0 they get stuffed on 4th and 1 at the BW 16.  They just couldn't get anything going and when you're that big of an underdog you have to take advantage of everything. 

[raiderpa]

Mount Union frosh get beat 31-21 at JCU yesterday,
JV's beating Ashland 24 - 0 with just a few minutes left this evening...

[mr_mom]

I honestly felt bad for Bluffton. 

Don't feel too bad ... they will probably beat Earlham by a similar amount this weekend.

[mr_mom]

Spreads are posted ... I had to fight myself not to include more non-conference games ... a lot of fun match-ups this weekend.

[reality check]

I honestly felt bad for Bluffton. 

Please don't feel bad.  They received a very similar payday to that of Savannah St. for playing BW.