FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Thoughts from yesterday...

I don't really care much about the second half.  That game was over at half.  They could have played until the Browns kicked off and JCU wasn't scoring over 30 points.  Probably should have thrown Plunk out there for a while or, at the minimum, not run Fulford as much as others have mentioned.  I can't imagine his limping was anything serious at all otherwise he would have been pulled.

I thought the OL got a passing grade.  They didn't run the ball overly well, but the big boys did a pretty solid job in pass protection against a JCU team with 12 sacks their first 2 games.  Couple sacks and when I was watching 100% (first half) JCU couldn't seem to get much pressure at all without blitzing.

I really like the threat that Harvey is emerging to be at the #2 WR spot.  He's done a nice job the last 2 weeks against their best competition.  I like his frame at 200 lbs.  That's no slight WR.  You need those stronger guys against the teams you'll see deep in the playoffs.

As with last week, even when you double Hill or do a good job holding him in check eventually his talent just wins out.  Heck, his best play of the day was probably that circus catch he made in the end zone that he just missed getting his foot down in bounds for the TD.  He's just a superior athlete at this level.

It's hard to gauge the defense much from this one IMO.  JCU is just not great offensively.  They have almost no talent at WR which is crazy given their normal talent level.  Nugent is a solid player, but other than him their next 3 best pass catchers are RBs.  I was a little surprised Cangenelli didn't get more carries, especially early on.  They had Limerick out there exclusively at the beginning of the game.  As I mentioned above, I only really cared about the first half and the D played really well then.

I suppose I'm just more of a glass half full guy, but I look at what the 2019 team's "problems" are and think they're fixable over the next 2 months.  2013?  Those were problems...Burke just carrying a sub-par team on his back somehow willing them to Salem.  2016?  Down to your 3rd freshman QB with a defense that had issues, but somehow having the ball down 14-12 at UMHB in the semis.  Maybe I'm too much of an optimist, but I don't look at this team and see those types of issues to overcome.  They have stuff to work on for sure, but they have 2 months now to work on them.

What He Said

[SaintsFAN]

This team faced a top ten team and beat the dog crap out of them.  The first half was as dominating as it can get.

Top 12.

AFCA, while clearly inferior to the d3fb.com poll, is still a legitimate poll, top 10 isn't an inaccurate description.

But it also shows there was a definite difference of opinion, and I think we are closer here. Either way, the gap between national contenders and the rest of the Top 25 takes place above No. 12 or No. 9.

This. 

[raiderpa]

There could be a hundred D3 polls out there, but there is not one with the knowledge and insight as D3FOOTBALL.COM.  They have been here for years and have always, IMO, gotten it right.  Keep on truckin' guys.

[MUC57]

There could be a hundred D3 polls out there, but there is not one with the knowledge and insight as D3FOOTBALL.COM.  They have been here for years and have always, IMO, gotten it right.  Keep on truckin' guys.

He's right, you know! 

[MUC57]

Forgot to mention (see signature below) for anyone who cares:

Yesterday's JV game - Mount Union 27 / Washington and Jefferson 14

I don't analyze ' em, I just report the score.     

[Captainred81]

So, I was unable to watch the game on Sat. but I watched the highlights and read the box score.  I have a few things to mention:

I totally agree on Fulford getting all those carries, but I'm not sure how many were designed runs (like I said, I didn't watch it).  The highlights show a lot of drop backs that he took off and ran.  Also, the JCU D could have been targeting Petro, and this forced Fulford to keep the ball instead of handing it off.  Either way, 21 carries when your up 30 points...I don't like it

Our D, even with suspect play from #24, still has 6 pass break-ups and held JCU to less than 50% completion, and 31% on 3rd down.  That's some good D.  Watching the highlights, it looked like #24 was coming off the edge a lot...can someone confirm that?  If that is the case, it's tough to be a blitzing corner and a cover corner.  Lou Berry was great at it, but he was a senior and was not always great at both.  #24 is a sophomore, and will definitely get better. 

Also, our D only gave up 71 yards on the ground on 22 carries.  I think that is great. 

One last note to mention...I've never though of Mount as being a ball control kind of team.  Even on long drives, the end in a score, they usually only eat up about 2.5 to 3 minutes.  This year, they are definitely controlling the clock.  They held the ball for 37 mins.  I'm not exactly sure what the difference is, but it seems intentional.  Is it mostly 4th quarter mins, or 2nd half? 

I was also a bit disappointed that UMU didn't pick up another vote or two.  I thought they might, but UMHB was pretty awesome in their game.   

[MUC57]

JCUStreaks70 and/or bluestreak66

Can we talk about the scoreboard at John Carroll? 🚽   

[JCUStreaks70]

JCUStreaks70 and/or bluestreak66

Can we talk about the scoreboard at John Carroll? 🚽   

If it'll make you feel better... lol

[MUC57]

JCUStreaks70

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[hsbsballcoach7]

So, I was unable to watch the game on Sat. but I watched the highlights and read the box score.  I have a few things to mention:

I totally agree on Fulford getting all those carries, but I'm not sure how many were designed runs (like I said, I didn't watch it).  The highlights show a lot of drop backs that he took off and ran.  Also, the JCU D could have been targeting Petro, and this forced Fulford to keep the ball instead of handing it off.  Either way, 21 carries when your up 30 points...I don't like it

Our D, even with suspect play from #24, still has 6 pass break-ups and held JCU to less than 50% completion, and 31% on 3rd down.  That's some good D.  Watching the highlights, it looked like #24 was coming off the edge a lot...can someone confirm that?  If that is the case, it's tough to be a blitzing corner and a cover corner.  Lou Berry was great at it, but he was a senior and was not always great at both.  #24 is a sophomore, and will definitely get better. 

Also, our D only gave up 71 yards on the ground on 22 carries.  I think that is great. 

One last note to mention...I've never though of Mount as being a ball control kind of team.  Even on long drives, the end in a score, they usually only eat up about 2.5 to 3 minutes.  This year, they are definitely controlling the clock.  They held the ball for 37 mins.  I'm not exactly sure what the difference is, but it seems intentional.  Is it mostly 4th quarter mins, or 2nd half? 

I was also a bit disappointed that UMU didn't pick up another vote or two.  I thought they might, but UMHB was pretty awesome in their game.

Now that I'm thinking about it, didn't people get on Tre Jones when he was starting his sophomore year? I feel like people criticized him hard, but he became one of Mounts best corners ever IMO by his senior year. We've beaten our two toughest opponents pretty handily. He will grow as much as he's willing to with the staff as good as they are.

[Captainred81]

hsbsballcoach... I totally agree...We have a great staff!!

[MUC57]

So, I was unable to watch the game on Sat. but I watched the highlights and read the box score.  I have a few things to mention:

I totally agree on Fulford getting all those carries, but I'm not sure how many were designed runs (like I said, I didn't watch it).  The highlights show a lot of drop backs that he took off and ran.  Also, the JCU D could have been targeting Petro, and this forced Fulford to keep the ball instead of handing it off.  Either way, 21 carries when your up 30 points...I don't like it

Our D, even with suspect play from #24, still has 6 pass break-ups and held JCU to less than 50% completion, and 31% on 3rd down.  That's some good D.  Watching the highlights, it looked like #24 was coming off the edge a lot...can someone confirm that?  If that is the case, it's tough to be a blitzing corner and a cover corner.  Lou Berry was great at it, but he was a senior and was not always great at both.  #24 is a sophomore, and will definitely get better. 

Also, our D only gave up 71 yards on the ground on 22 carries.  I think that is great. 

One last note to mention...I've never though of Mount as being a ball control kind of team.  Even on long drives, the end in a score, they usually only eat up about 2.5 to 3 minutes.  This year, they are definitely controlling the clock.  They held the ball for 37 mins.  I'm not exactly sure what the difference is, but it seems intentional.  Is it mostly 4th quarter mins, or 2nd half? 

I was also a bit disappointed that UMU didn't pick up another vote or two.  I thought they might, but UMHB was pretty awesome in their game.

Now that I'm thinking about it, didn't people get on Tre Jones when he was starting his sophomore year? I feel like people criticized him hard, but he became one of Mounts best corners ever IMO by his senior year. We've beaten our two toughest opponents pretty handily. He will grow as much as he's willing to with the staff as good as they are.

Good analogy with Tre Jones. Your memory is right on. I guess there's still hope for our "struggling" team. Whew. That's a load off of my mind. Good going, coach7. 

[raiderpa]

JCUStreaks70 and/or bluestreak66

Can we talk about the scoreboard at John Carroll? 🚽   

If it'll make you feel better... lol

Funny response, however, JCU has such a beautiful stadium, first rate athletic venues,  a campus that is the envy of anyone who has walked across it,  and football team is annually very good.  Can't London Fletcher or anyone donate some cash for a first rate scoreboard?  It borders on being an eyesore. 

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

JCUStreaks70 and/or bluestreak66

Can we talk about the scoreboard at John Carroll? 🚽   

If it'll make you feel better... lol

Funny response, however, JCU has such a beautiful stadium, first rate athletic venues,  a campus that is the envy of anyone who has walked across it,  and football team is annually very good.  Can't London Fletcher or anyone donate some cash for a first rate scoreboard?  It borders on being an eyesore. 

Gotta get some more of that Shula Restaurant Empire $$

[theaprof]

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