FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[bluestreak66]

I imagine it is hard to score 100 in a game. Granted - I last played in HS and us scoring more than 14 seemed almost impossible. But when your starters leave the game with 9 minutes until half-time and you still manage to go in up 56-0, 100 seems to be very possible. Anyway - I do feel for the Wilmington players. It has to suck knowing week in and week out that you (most weeks anyway) don't have a shot at being in the game. But I am more worried about the Raiders (i know "poor Mount Union and all your trophies and rings"). We have seen years like this where teams get steamrolled with ease all season and the first competitive game comes in the semis (some years not until the Stagg Bowl). I hate to say it but Mount needs good games from JCU, BW and Ott ( ) . Mount needs a test and ONU and Berg failed to provide one.

IMHO, The Raiders will not be tested until the playoffs. The North region has some teams who are playing pretty well this year
Wabash, Wheaton  and others like Thomas More, Johns Hopkins could move North. The question will be the slotting for
the payoffs and who will make up the bracket. With Wesley undefeated, they will probably be seed #1 in the East if they
win out. Mount will be in the North unless the NCAA changes the slotting around which they have done in prior years.

I don't know about that! I think JCU has gotten better as of late, and I think they could keep it within a few touchdowns. Not saying they're going to win (because they likely will not), but it might not be as bad as some people might think. And if Mount wants to spot us a few like we did for them last year, I'd like that!

As for scoring 100 pts, I think that some OAC match ups could produce that. Last year when JCU got 80 on Marietta, if Coach Arth was feeling particularly vindictive, he could have done it. The Streaks got 80 points while literally taking a knee three consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter in the red zone. I think they didn't because they're is a level of class most D3 coaches show (which also explains why Mount hasn't done it yet), and 100 points is a threshold that I don't think will intentionally be passed.

[Desertraider]

I imagine it is hard to score 100 in a game. Granted - I last played in HS and us scoring more than 14 seemed almost impossible. But when your starters leave the game with 9 minutes until half-time and you still manage to go in up 56-0, 100 seems to be very possible. Anyway - I do feel for the Wilmington players. It has to suck knowing week in and week out that you (most weeks anyway) don't have a shot at being in the game. But I am more worried about the Raiders (i know "poor Mount Union and all your trophies and rings"). We have seen years like this where teams get steamrolled with ease all season and the first competitive game comes in the semis (some years not until the Stagg Bowl). I hate to say it but Mount needs good games from JCU, BW and Ott ( ) . Mount needs a test and ONU and Berg failed to provide one.

IMHO, The Raiders will not be tested until the playoffs. The North region has some teams who are playing pretty well this year
Wabash, Wheaton  and others like Thomas More, Johns Hopkins could move North. The question will be the slotting for
the payoffs and who will make up the bracket. With Wesley undefeated, they will probably be seed #1 in the East if they
win out. Mount will be in the North unless the NCAA changes the slotting around which they have done in prior years.

I don't know about that! I think JCU has gotten better as of late, and I think they could keep it within a few touchdowns. Not saying they're going to win (because they likely will not), but it might not be as bad as some people might think. And if Mount wants to spot us a few like we did for them last year, I'd like that!

As for scoring 100 pts, I think that some OAC match ups could produce that. Last year when JCU got 80 on Marietta, if Coach Arth was feeling particularly vindictive, he could have done it. The Streaks got 80 points while literally taking a knee three consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter in the red zone. I think they didn't because they're is a level of class most D3 coaches show (which also explains why Mount hasn't done it yet), and 100 points is a threshold that I don't think will intentionally be passed.

You came SOOOOOOOO close! All you needed to have was: "Mount hasn't seen a team like JCU" Seriously, JCU looks better as the season has gone on (so does BW - but could it get worse than a loss to Bluffton?) and I am hoping for a good game.

[Mr. Ypsi]

I imagine it is hard to score 100 in a game. Granted - I last played in HS and us scoring more than 14 seemed almost impossible. But when your starters leave the game with 9 minutes until half-time and you still manage to go in up 56-0, 100 seems to be very possible. Anyway - I do feel for the Wilmington players. It has to suck knowing week in and week out that you (most weeks anyway) don't have a shot at being in the game. But I am more worried about the Raiders (i know "poor Mount Union and all your trophies and rings"). We have seen years like this where teams get steamrolled with ease all season and the first competitive game comes in the semis (some years not until the Stagg Bowl). I hate to say it but Mount needs good games from JCU, BW and Ott ( ) . Mount needs a test and ONU and Berg failed to provide one.

IMHO, The Raiders will not be tested until the playoffs. The North region has some teams who are playing pretty well this year
Wabash, Wheaton  and others like Thomas More, Johns Hopkins could move North. The question will be the slotting for
the payoffs and who will make up the bracket. With Wesley undefeated, they will probably be seed #1 in the East if they
win out. Mount will be in the North unless the NCAA changes the slotting around which they have done in prior years.

I don't know about that! I think JCU has gotten better as of late, and I think they could keep it within a few touchdowns. Not saying they're going to win (because they likely will not), but it might not be as bad as some people might think. And if Mount wants to spot us a few like we did for them last year, I'd like that!

As for scoring 100 pts, I think that some OAC match ups could produce that. Last year when JCU got 80 on Marietta, if Coach Arth was feeling particularly vindictive, he could have done it. The Streaks got 80 points while literally taking a knee three consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter in the red zone. I think they didn't because they're is a level of class most D3 coaches show (which also explains why Mount hasn't done it yet), and 100 points is a threshold that I don't think will intentionally be passed.

You came SOOOOOOOO close! All you needed to have was: "Mount hasn't seen a team like JCU" Seriously, JCU looks better as the season has gone on (so does BW - but could it get worse than a loss to Bluffton?) and I am hoping for a good game.

Even with only 38 posts, I don't think blue is enough of a 'newbie' to fall for that one!

Though, with JCU looking much better since BW, and with Mount's schedule so far, the bolded statement is probably TRUE for this season so far!

[SaintsFAN]

I imagine it is hard to score 100 in a game. Granted - I last played in HS and us scoring more than 14 seemed almost impossible. But when your starters leave the game with 9 minutes until half-time and you still manage to go in up 56-0, 100 seems to be very possible. Anyway - I do feel for the Wilmington players. It has to suck knowing week in and week out that you (most weeks anyway) don't have a shot at being in the game. But I am more worried about the Raiders (i know "poor Mount Union and all your trophies and rings"). We have seen years like this where teams get steamrolled with ease all season and the first competitive game comes in the semis (some years not until the Stagg Bowl). I hate to say it but Mount needs good games from JCU, BW and Ott ( ) . Mount needs a test and ONU and Berg failed to provide one.

IMHO, The Raiders will not be tested until the playoffs. The North region has some teams who are playing pretty well this year
Wabash, Wheaton  and others like Thomas More, Johns Hopkins could move North. The question will be the slotting for
the payoffs and who will make up the bracket. With Wesley undefeated, they will probably be seed #1 in the East if they
win out. Mount will be in the North unless the NCAA changes the slotting around which they have done in prior years.

I don't know about that! I think JCU has gotten better as of late, and I think they could keep it within a few touchdowns. Not saying they're going to win (because they likely will not), but it might not be as bad as some people might think. And if Mount wants to spot us a few like we did for them last year, I'd like that!

As for scoring 100 pts, I think that some OAC match ups could produce that. Last year when JCU got 80 on Marietta, if Coach Arth was feeling particularly vindictive, he could have done it. The Streaks got 80 points while literally taking a knee three consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter in the red zone. I think they didn't because they're is a level of class most D3 coaches show (which also explains why Mount hasn't done it yet), and 100 points is a threshold that I don't think will intentionally be passed.

You came SOOOOOOOO close! All you needed to have was: "Mount hasn't seen a team like JCU" Seriously, JCU looks better as the season has gone on (so does BW - but could it get worse than a loss to Bluffton?) and I am hoping for a good game.

Don't know about you guys, I miss seeing that stuff come playoff time.  The whole "you've never seen a team like ours"  turned into "well, maybe our team just shouldn't show up on Saturday - the school can save the money spent on whatever"

Maybe we'll see that somewhere this year (doesn't have to be on this page)... Probably not, but one can hope.

[wally_wabash]

I hate to say it but Mount needs good games from JCU, BW and Ott ( ) . Mount needs a test and ONU and Berg failed to provide one.

I get the sentiment, but if Mount Union gets pushed by any of these teams, then they probably aren't what the voters think they are.  We should probably see nothing but wipeouts for another 4-5 weeks out of the Raiders. 

[mr_mom]

Week #9 Pick-Em spreads have been posted.

[Dr. Acula]

I hate to say it but Mount needs good games from JCU, BW and Ott ( ) . Mount needs a test and ONU and Berg failed to provide one.

I get the sentiment, but if Mount Union gets pushed by any of these teams, then they probably aren't what the voters think they are.  We should probably see nothing but wipeouts for another 4-5 weeks out of the Raiders.

They can name the score against Ott.  The Cards are not good.  Moeglin is playing well for BW, but he's a one man show.  The only benefit there is the D seeing a solid dual threat QB.  JCU will be the toughest of the 3, but I'd be surprised if the margin there isn't 3-4 TD's.  At least there a couple good things will come such as the Mount secondary having to cover Howell et al, the O line having to block Porter and company.  Plus it's at JCU.  Wally is righ though, it's pretty much cruise control until the quarter finals.  But save for one OAC game how is that different than most years recently?

[Desertraider]

I hate to say it but Mount needs good games from JCU, BW and Ott ( ) . Mount needs a test and ONU and Berg failed to provide one.

I get the sentiment, but if Mount Union gets pushed by any of these teams, then they probably aren't what the voters think they are.  We should probably see nothing but wipeouts for another 4-5 weeks out of the Raiders.

Pushed is a stretch - just not 69-0. I would like to see starters still in the game in the 3rd quarter. Plus BW and JCU (recently) play Mount pretty tough. A 45 or so to 14 perhaps wouldn't hurt. But a challenge in some aspect of the game.

[Spurrier]

Hey Mounties,

The only way you're going to get any competition before the championship game with the personnel you're playing with is to play a FCS schedule..carry on

[Desertraider]

Seeing as it is Otter week - where is the Otter fan that normally doles out the "Mount needs to move up a division"? Haven't heard that in a while.

[Onward on, John Carroll]

I have seen both teams play this season, and I think Mount is 5 scores better than JCU and will beat JCU by 35-40 points, at least.   It is just my hope that the Streaks can get the nod for the playoffs at 8-2 and enjoy a couple extra weeks of practice.  There is no preparation, scheme, game planning that will bring JCU into Mount Union's realm anytime soon. 

The talent disparity is big again after JCU was able to narrow the gap in 2013 and 2014 with some key transfers that had D1-level-talent.  Since I don't think Mount is anywhere near the time when they will inevitably "come down the mountain," . . . I have been waiting for that for well 15 years . . .  the only hope for JCU is to bridge the talent gap through successful recruitment of players at or above (or at least near) the same talent level as Mount.  To expedite that process, we will need to become THE destination for NE Ohio D-1 talent that does not pan out at the next level but wants to continue to playing ball. Coach Arth has increased our profile and the quality of our recruits but not to Mount's level.

Outside of talent upgrades, and like the rest of the OAC, we will not have one TD games with Mount again as we did in 2013 and 2014 (twice) in the foreseeable future.

[reality check]

Seeing as it is Otter week - where is the Otter fan that normally doles out the "Mount needs to move up a division"? Haven't heard that in a while.

And when was the last time an Otterbein fan posted anything???

[bluestreak66]

Seeing as it is Otter week - where is the Otter fan that normally doles out the "Mount needs to move up a division"? Haven't heard that in a while.

And when was the last time an Otterbein fan posted anything???

I'm sure one of them has probably posted bail recently!

[HScoach]

Great article on ESPN.come about Matt Campbell and his LK roots.

[pg04]

Seeing as it is Otter week - where is the Otter fan that normally doles out the "Mount needs to move up a division"? Haven't heard that in a while.

Haven't most D3 fans outside of Alliance said this at one point or another?