FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Desertraider]

Easterhack doesn't matter in th playoffs. Mount just got a punt return for another TD. 57-3 Raiders. I do agree though on the MIAA. Adrian is not the team I would want representing my conference. Trying to figure out the reasoning behind some of it though. I have not seen anything that Adrian is a "poor sport" team. Maybe they were trying to be physical and get in Mount's head? If that is it - mission failed.

[Toph]

Toph: What's going on?? Centre just blocked a punt for a score? 49-21 JCU 3rd quarter.

Will be home soon to put the game back on. Only getting scores right now.

[Desertraider]

Mounts got the back-ups in all the way on offense right now. Peyakov at QB, Johnson in the backfield...like to see what these guys can do in the playoffs.

[Toph]

Alright, back at the house. 56-28. JCU apparently scored quickly, and a quick give up. Backups in on both sides of the ball for JCU

[Toph]

Spoke to soon. JCU offensive starters back in with the closer score.

[Desertraider]

Anyone know the story on Taurice Scott? Announcers indicated he was injured to some extent but did not go further.

[pradierguy]

Anyone know the story on Taurice Scott? Announcers indicated he was injured to some extent but did not go further.

He got banged up last week. My guess is he will be back for JCU/Wheaton game. Likely could play next week, but will rest him to get him as close to 100% as possible.

[Dr. Acula]

Scott's back up having 127 yds and 2 scores today makes that a no brainer.  Heal up young man. 

[Desertraider]

Wittenbergs QB tossed 8 INTs today in a loss. Very hard to pull off a win with 8 picks. Nice game by the Raiders today - next week should be interesting.

[Walt]

As a Cap fan it makes me feel better seeing Mount & JCU put up 60+ points against playoff caliber opponents.   

[raiderpa]

Burke's pick in the end zone bounced off receivers hands.  Meacham would probably tell you he should have caught it.  Adrian was losing composure from first play.  #95 should have probably been tossed, twice.
No excuse for jawing back, but gallons of testosterone on the field. 
Adrian would have finished 6/7th in the OAC, IMO.
Hope the weather next week is favorable for throwing the rock.

[Desertraider]

Burke's pick in the end zone bounced off receivers hands.  Meacham would probably tell you he should have caught it.  Adrian was losing composure from first play.  #95 should have probably been tossed, twice.
No excuse for jawing back, but gallons of testosterone on the field. 
Adrian would have finished 6/7th in the OAC, IMO.
Hope the weather next week is favorable for throwing the rock.

Kind of nice to have a QB go 21-28-286 and 4tds in weather that was not favorable for throwing the rock!

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Williams listed as DNP on the Box Score.  Don't know if he was dressed or not.

[rscl70]

Adrian was a very impressive football team; untill the opening kickoff.

Big concern for Mount is Lally's ankle.  Hope he's ready to go in two weeks.

[reality check]

I am told the 3 second no spiking the ball rule was changed in 2012. Is there any video of the game/situation that inspired this rule change? Inquiring minds want to know! Certainly the situation must have been totally unjust to inspire such a move. If I could see it for myself then maybe I can let it go. Anybody know how many games this rule has been invoked in? Can you imagine this rule affecting the outcome of a National Championship Game!!!!! The NCAA rules committee would be tar and feathered. I think it needs to be reconsidered and retracted.

The rule change was new for last season, not 2012.  The first time it was nationally mentioned was the ASU/Wisconsin game where Wisconsin was driving and in position to kick a game winning field goal.  QB tried to take a knee in the middle of the field to set up his kicker but never actually took a knee.  He just put the ball on the ground.  ASU defenders jumped on the ball and caused chaos.  Wisconsin QB tried to get a snap off to spike the ball but he did so as time expired and the game was over.  He probably missed getting it off in time at all but the officials and commentators noted the "under 3 seconds" rule at that time. 

Not saying the rule makes any sense but since everyone thinks they know it now because of the Mount/JCU game, let me reiterate that it means a play started with less than 3 seconds (read: 2 seconds) cannot be spiked to stop the clock.  So if the clock is running and the ball is snapped at 3, then a spike can occur to stop the clock.  I think in part, and I'm guessing here, the idea is that it's too close of a call for a ball to be snapped, spiked and the officials have reaction time to truly stop the clock if the ball is snapped with 2 or less seconds on the clock.