FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Fulford's stats are indeed impressive, however, Mount has not faced the pass rush nor defensive backs that they will most likely see as the playoffs progress.  His athletic ability is, iMO, the most important asset that he has as the playoffs move forward. This escapability will help negate some pressure and allow time for receivers to break open against better speed than they have seen thus far.  SPEED is what separates Mount from many teams, especially in the OAC.
The depth of the receiving corp is the gem of the offense. I think Hill is possibly the next NFL possibility and Ruth and Friss are both All-American calibre in speed and hands.  The TE is the weakest position of the receiving corp, hands of stone so far.  Moxie is coming on, however.

I wonder how much true TE we see once it gets to the meat of the playoffs.  The 3 WR aren't coming off the field.  Based on the opponent's strengths and game situation I would think we may see more 4 WR sets with Herrington or more 2 back sets with both JEM and Petro on the field.  Both of those would land the TE on the sideline.  If the opponent is getting pressure I also wouldn't be surprised to see Fornaro in as the 2nd back/TE just to block.

Three WR set with a "Sniffer" at the FB/H Position

Do I want to know what a "Sniffer" is?

Hybrid H/TE/FB type player that lines up behind the Guard or Tackle in a Spread Formation (I assume he's called the Sniffer because he looks like he is sniffing the OL backside):


X                          LT  LG  C  RG  RT                                Y
               Z                                H

                                       Q
                                 T

[buddy34]

just fyi: mount record book for TD passes in a season:

borchert 63
borchert  55
ballard 54
burke 52
burke 44
scott 44
rocco 42
borchert 40
fulford 39 (with as many as 6 games left)
burke 38
burke 38

[WRMUalum13]

just fyi: mount record book for TD passes in a season:

borchert 63
borchert  55
ballard 54
burke 52
burke 44
scott 44
rocco 42
borchert 40
fulford 39 (with as many as 6 games left)
burke 38
burke 38

Cool, thanks for sharing. Surprised Micheli didn't make this list. Also you accidentally listed Burke one too many times.

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

just fyi: mount record book for TD passes in a season:

borchert 63
borchert  55
ballard 54
burke 52
burke 44
scott 44
rocco 42
borchert 40
fulford 39 (with as many as 6 games left)
burke 38
burke 38

Cool, thanks for sharing. Surprised Micheli didn't make this list. Also you accidentally listed Burke one too many times.

Passing TDs
  1. 63 - Bill Borchert - 1997
  2. 55 - Bill Borchert - 1996
  3. 54 - Jim Ballard - 1993
  4. 52 - Kevin Burke - 2014
  5. 44 - Kevin Burke - 2013
      44 - Taurice Scott - 2015
  7. 42 - Kurt Rocco - 2009
  8. 40 - Bill Borchert - 1995
  9. 39 - D'Angelo Fulford - 2017
10. 38 - Kevin Burke - 2012
      38 - Gary Smeck - 2000

[Pat Coleman]

Latest regional rankings are out:
http://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2017/second-regional-ranking

[merlecanlas]

just fyi: mount record book for TD passes in a season:

borchert 63
borchert  55
ballard 54
burke 52
burke 44
scott 44
rocco 42
borchert 40
fulford 39 (with as many as 6 games left)
burke 38
burke 38

Cool, thanks for sharing. Surprised Micheli didn't make this list. Also you accidentally listed Burke one too many times.

Micheli was handing the ball to some guy named Kmic who scored about 1,000 TD

[WRMUalum13]

So the d3fb.com projected bracket has UMHB and UMU on the same side of the bracket, I understand why the committee would do that based on their criteria, but it feels like it's setting up a 2012 type scenario where the 2 best teams meet in the semis, and the Stagg bowl is a let down.

[jamtod]

So the d3fb.com projected bracket has UMHB and UMU on the same side of the bracket, I understand why the committee would do that based on their criteria, but it feels like it's setting up a 2012 type scenario where the 2 best teams meet in the semis, and the Stagg bowl is a let down.

Pat & Co acknowledged that this was an oversight, if we assume UMU is the #3 seed and DelVal the #4. Flipping the Oshkosh and UMHB brackets would take care of that.

[HScoach]

So the d3fb.com projected bracket has UMHB and UMU on the same side of the bracket, I understand why the committee would do that based on their criteria, but it feels like it's setting up a 2012 type scenario where the 2 best teams meet in the semis, and the Stagg bowl is a let down.

The problem as I see it is that there is a distinct Top 3 in OWU, MHB and Mount.  Then a noticeable drop off to the next 5 to 10 teams.   Using last year's results as the tie breaker between similar teams, MHB should be the #1, OWU the #2 and Mount the #3.

[Pat Coleman]

UWO! OWU is Ohio Wesleyan.

[WRMUalum13]

UWO! OWU is Ohio Wesleyan.

I refuse to believe it's a typo and rather a hot take by hs coach

[Pat Coleman]

UWO! OWU is Ohio Wesleyan.

I refuse to believe it's a typo and rather a hot take by hs coach

Well, it sure made me do a double-take! 😂

[edward de vere]

Fulford's stats are indeed impressive, however, Mount has not faced the pass rush nor defensive backs that they will most likely see as the playoffs progress.  His athletic ability is, iMO, the most important asset that he has as the playoffs move forward. This escapability will help negate some pressure and allow time for receivers to break open against better speed than they have seen thus far.  SPEED is what separates Mount from many teams, especially in the OAC.
The depth of the receiving corp is the gem of the offense. I think Hill is possibly the next NFL possibility and Ruth and Friss are both All-American calibre in speed and hands.  The TE is the weakest position of the receiving corp, hands of stone so far.  Moxie is coming on, however.

I wonder how much true TE we see once it gets to the meat of the playoffs.  The 3 WR aren't coming off the field.  Based on the opponent's strengths and game situation I would think we may see more 4 WR sets with Herrington or more 2 back sets with both JEM and Petro on the field.  Both of those would land the TE on the sideline.  If the opponent is getting pressure I also wouldn't be surprised to see Fornaro in as the 2nd back/TE just to block.

Three WR set with a "Sniffer" at the FB/H Position

Do I want to know what a "Sniffer" is?

Hybrid H/TE/FB type player that lines up behind the Guard or Tackle in a Spread Formation (I assume he's called the Sniffer because he looks like he is sniffing the OL backside):


X                          LT  LG  C  RG  RT                                Y
               Z                                H

                                       Q
                                 T

Hmmm.  Sounds like a Mark Sanchez/Brandon Moore dealio.

[Dr. Acula]

With the playoff chatter here's a stat of the day:  22.  That's the number of years since the last time Mount went back to back years failing to reach the Stagg Bowl. 

[MUC57]

Dr Acula

'94 & '95.  And those were Bill Borchart years. I know you knew that, I mention it for the edification of other readers.
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