FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Pre Season All American List Posted:

http://www.d3football.com/awards/all-americans/2013-preseason

Interesting that Germany Woods is listed 1st team at RB even though he hasn't played a down at Mount yet.   Not saying he isn't capable of that, just surprised he was given that accolade without any stats from last year to rely on.

I was surprised by that as well.  Hope he lives up to the billing!

[wally_wabash]

Pre Season All American List Posted:

http://www.d3football.com/awards/all-americans/2013-preseason

Interesting that Germany Woods is listed 1st team at RB even though he hasn't played a down at Mount yet.   Not saying he isn't capable of that, just surprised he was given that accolade without any stats from last year to rely on.

I was surprised by that as well.  Hope he lives up to the billing!

It's not like this guy parachuted in from Jupiter. He was 2nd team AA in 2011 and 1st team preseason AA last year...he's a known commodity. 

[Pat Coleman]

Pre Season All American List Posted:

http://www.d3football.com/awards/all-americans/2013-preseason

Interesting that Germany Woods is listed 1st team at RB even though he hasn't played a down at Mount yet.   Not saying he isn't capable of that, just surprised he was given that accolade without any stats from last year to rely on.

I was surprised by that as well.  Hope he lives up to the billing!

It's not like this guy parachuted in from Jupiter.

If he did, though, think about what he could do here in the lighter gravity. Assuming he could breathe oxygen.

[wally_wabash]

Pre Season All American List Posted:

http://www.d3football.com/awards/all-americans/2013-preseason

Interesting that Germany Woods is listed 1st team at RB even though he hasn't played a down at Mount yet.   Not saying he isn't capable of that, just surprised he was given that accolade without any stats from last year to rely on.

I was surprised by that as well.  Hope he lives up to the billing!

It's not like this guy parachuted in from Jupiter.

If he did, though, think about what he could do here in the lighter gravity. Assuming he could breathe oxygen.

Mount Union having a recruiting pipeline to extra terrestrial lifeforms explains a lot actually. 

[Toph]

Glancing through those Mount Union career stats, I think the biggest takeaway that I took was this: 

QB play from '91-00:

35,970 yards
3,666 attempts
2,402 completions
.655 completion %
416 TD
92 INT

Those are video game stats for an entire decade at the quarterback position, kids.

[theaprof]

Glancing through those Mount Union career stats, I think the biggest takeaway that I took was this: 

QB play from '91-00:

35,970 yards
3,666 attempts
2,402 completions
.655 completion %
416 TD
92 INT

Those are video game stats for an entire decade at the quarterback position, kids.

You, sir, have too much time on your hands!

Let the season begin!

[bergdad]

I like Heidelberg at 14, could turn into a possible top 10 Clash of the OAC Titans on Nov. 2nd! A big showdown In Tiffin... where no one will be sittin'... and could this be the year... the scoreboard shows Heidelberg winnin'?

YaHoooo! Go Berg!

Ok. Berg has earned the right to have the "Heidi" tag taken off - but they have not earned the right to be considered a TITAN, OAC or otherwise. I am sorry if this rubs Berg fans, or any fans, the wrong way. I understand you are excited (and rightfully so) about the future. But for now, the OAC has "A TITAN". The TITAN holds a 24 game winning streak on the Berg (and almost everyone else - let the ONU posters start chiming in), holds 43-13 series edge, and the last time they did not win the OAC outright - Bergs class of  freshman had not yet been born - 21 straight. For the time being it must still be viewed as "David vs. Goliath and his 800 pound Gorilla". I will grant the Berg is on the way up and have a bright future - but the recent historical scoreboard has way to many "61, 63, 58 to 0, 10, 14" to warrant TITAN status. Maybe "titan"

Berg40- I want to jump in and help you - but I'm a newbie and these purple guys are brutal.  There's just so many of them!  I am excited for this year's season and especially Nov 2!  I can't wait and my boy can't wait!   

18 days to report to camp, 42 days to Kickoff!

Go Berg!

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

No More Mud Bowls at ONU:

ONU to install artificial turf for 2013-14 athletic season

[Dr. Acula]

No More Mud Bowls at ONU:

ONU to install artificial turf for 2013-14 athletic season

And Mount gets the first game on the new carpet!  Nice. 

p.s. Is that track already there next to the stadium?  I went to the Berg/ONU game last year and I don't recall a track.  I thought I just parked in the grass and walked right to the stadium.

[HScoach]

No More Mud Bowls at ONU:

ONU to install artificial turf for 2013-14 athletic season

And with it ONU's best chance of being competitive.......

[HScoach]

BergDad:   Welcome aboard.   Don't let us purples scare you away.   

Enjoy these exciting times at H'Berg.   Lord knows it's been a long time in coming.   I can only imagine the hope around the OAC and nation concerning the LK retirement.   If I was on the other side, I'd be looking forward to 2013 more than any season in the last 20+.    There is hope once again in places like Tiffin, Berea, U Heights, etc.   Albeit false hope 

[bergdad]

BergDad:   Welcome aboard.   Don't let us purples scare you away.   

Enjoy these exciting times at H'Berg.   Lord knows it's been a long time in coming.   I can only imagine the hope around the OAC and nation concerning the LK retirement.   If I was on the other side, I'd be looking forward to 2013 more than any season in the last 20+.    There is hope once again in places like Tiffin, Berea, U Heights, etc.   Albeit false hope 

Thanks HS Coach - I was just kinda joking.  I can see you all have a little fun with each other.  Yes I am excited about 2013 and beyond!  My son will be a freshman this year so we are looking forward to 4 great years!  Go Berg!

[Raider 68]

BergDad:   Welcome aboard.   Don't let us purples scare you away.   

Enjoy these exciting times at H'Berg.   Lord knows it's been a long time in coming.   I can only imagine the hope around the OAC and nation concerning the LK retirement.   If I was on the other side, I'd be looking forward to 2013 more than any season in the last 20+.    There is hope once again in places like Tiffin, Berea, U Heights, etc.   Albeit false hope 

BergDad,

Welcome to the OAC boards! I agree with HSCoach's view for 2013. So this year has to be the
year that the Heidelbergs, B-W and JCU in the league take their best shot. The problem is,
Mount will still be very tough to beat. It will be an exciting year for the OAC,
and the Raider fans are excited as well with Coach V. Kehres at the helm. We will see how
the year unfolds.

I met a nice young man who is the starting right guard for B-W # 60 and he is really excited to play
the Raiders, but wishes the game were going to be in Berea!

[reality check]

Pretty crazy that the turf is getting put in so quickly.  Will be an interesting twist for current Polar Bears to play one game in the incredible facility that is Ada War Memorial Stadium. 

To answer the question about the track, the football stadium was constructed next to the outdoor track in 2004.  The track was around for at least 5 years, maybe 10, before that.  I remember trekking out to the track for our team photo in 1999.  The stands were torn down to build the home grandstand at Dial-Roberson but the track and infield have been there the whole time.

You can see a shot of the track behind Dial-Roberson here: 

[runyr]

Pre Season All American List Posted:

http://www.d3football.com/awards/all-americans/2013-preseason

Interesting that Germany Woods is listed 1st team at RB even though he hasn't played a down at Mount yet.   Not saying he isn't capable of that, just surprised he was given that accolade without any stats from last year to rely on.

I was surprised by that as well.  Hope he lives up to the billing!

It's not like this guy parachuted in from Jupiter.

If he did, though, think about what he could do here in the lighter gravity. Assuming he could breathe oxygen.

Mount Union having a recruiting pipeline to extra terrestrial lifeforms explains a lot actually.

I gotta believe!