FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

raiderguy · August 18, 2009, 11:04:06 AM

Quote from: drt on August 17, 2009, 09:28:01 PM
Blutarsky et al, thanks for the input. Now we know a little more about what to expect.
raiderpa, according to the kid, they are having a three-hour practice in the mornings, then other stuff during the day

Welcome to the family and don't worry about that -K stuff it will be taken care of in short order. I have to go visit the other sites to see what you said that was so offensive. You have found a good place for your son. A great mentor as well. Enjoy the time as mentioned before it will go by quickly.

jaypeter · August 18, 2009, 11:08:33 AM

Quote from: Blutarsky on August 17, 2009, 01:56:35 PM
I noticed Joliet Junior College as one of the opponents......is that where Jake and Elwood went to school??

Close. Jake and Elwood went to juvy, not JuCo, in Joliet.

HScoach · August 18, 2009, 11:35:51 AM

With camps now open, I can start thinking about the 2009 OAC Pick-Ems.

Unless there is a ground swell of support for changes, I'd like to keep the games picked on a spread with OAC conference games worth 2 points and all national or non-league games worth 1 point.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

For the newbies, please make sure to join us in the OAC pick-em contest. We had close to 40 participants last year and it's a good time. You can find the pick-em page under the general football page.

jaypeter · August 18, 2009, 12:36:13 PM

The only change to make is to not allow the coaches to know the spread before their game is over.

I still say your spreads are closer than many in Vegas.

raiderguy · August 18, 2009, 12:43:41 PM

Just checking when the Raiders practice everyday. Someone said they have 3 hours in the morning and then some additional work in the afternoon. Seventies can you help with this? I am in the area and would like to take in at least one day. Maybe Friday because of the silent auction?

MUfan_72 · August 18, 2009, 01:24:29 PM

Varsity are practicing in the afternoon atm: 1:30 pm.
Freshmen/JV are in the morning. 9 am (not positive on this time)
2/days start Saturday for varsity.

seventiesraider · August 18, 2009, 01:24:48 PM

Quote from: raiderguy on August 18, 2009, 12:43:41 PM
Just checking when the Raiders practice everyday. Someone said they have 3 hours in the morning and then some additional work in the afternoon. Seventies can you help with this? I am in the area and would like to take in at least one day. Maybe Friday because of the silent auction?

I'm coming down in the morning tomorrow after an 8:00 AM Dr appontment. (I'll be the one with the significant limp, getting a shot under the knee cap) Blutarsky is the best contact because his boy's a senior. Might see more afternoon stuff if the weather moderates and they get conditioning time in. My sprinter that went to Musky said they start 2 a days today, but they reported last Wednesday.

See there, ask and you shall receive

Small but Slow · August 18, 2009, 03:31:59 PM

Just a quick thought while I sit in the truck during a storm delay. Must be nice to have an indoor practice facility as they do in Alliance. Today will be our second straight day called off due to lightning. I'm reminded that the Sunshine State's other nickname is Lightning Capital of the World.

purpled · August 18, 2009, 05:20:57 PM

Just a short update...for those familiar with the story about the two wrestlers from Lincoln High West...Pete Carroll wants to fly the boys out to CA and meet the USC football team among other things. Carroll had the team watch the video and as he said, "that's what a real teammate is." This info came from my son who last year was the assistant wrestling coach.

theaprof · August 18, 2009, 05:46:37 PM

Quote from: Small but Slow on August 18, 2009, 03:31:59 PM
Just a quick thought while I sit in the truck during a storm delay. Must be nice to have an indoor practice facility as they do in Alliance. Today will be our second straight day called off due to lightning. I'm reminded that the Sunshine State's other nickname is Lightning Capital of the World.

Actually, the field house is torn up right now while they work on adding windows and extending the track to full size for an indoor. The only indoor practice facility available right now is the training center--and i bet that gets mighty crowded with the 5,000 players that showed up for camp!! (Just trying to scare all the other teams with that number

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seventiesraider · August 18, 2009, 05:54:06 PM

Some pictures and news on the Raiders Twitter.

runyr · August 18, 2009, 08:06:25 PM

Quote from: HScoach on August 18, 2009, 11:35:51 AM
With camps now open, I can start thinking about the 2009 OAC Pick-Ems.

Unless there is a ground swell of support for changes, I'd like to keep the games picked on a spread with OAC conference games worth 2 points and all national or non-league games worth 1 point.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

For the newbies, please make sure to join us in the OAC pick-em contest. We had close to 40 participants last year and it's a good time. You can find the pick-em page under the general football page.

Sounds good to me, though a senior citzen handicap might be nice for those 62 and older (I'll qualify by playoffs)! Seventies would miss the cut this year except for the National Championship game.

Blutarsky · August 18, 2009, 09:24:13 PM

All 5000 (actually around 120) of the MUC freshmen are practicing from 8:30-11:30 in the morning. The JV and Varsity players have practice from 1:45-4:45. Tomorrow is the second day in helmet/shoulder pads. Full pads, and contact, will begin on Thursday. Some of the freshmen will begin to be invited to practice with the upperclass beginning on Thursday. The QB from Louisville is taking some snaps along with Rocco and Shorts.......I'm sure the biggest question/challenge in camp is who will replace Micheli. However, I like the fact that Kehres coaches the QB's

raiderpa · August 18, 2009, 09:33:48 PM

got to see some of both workouts today...frosh are talented and fast...and numerous...one four maybe six qbs..one looked real good. Was supposedly recruited last year but went to OU instead and did not play football. Apparently decided he missed it and returned to play at MUC....

Ist teamers looked fast and ready to play already. Rocco has a cannon for an arm and was right on with accuracy, may be as strong an arm as I have seen for quite a while. Shorts threw every bit as well and also accurately, although not with the power on the long throw...Seaman looked pretty good, with nice touch and some tentative throws, typical.
THe kid from Florida looks to be about 6'4 or bigger and throws the ball extremely well. He has quick feet and seems very mobile. I liked him and his presence should make things very interesting. I would think he is "3" right now...in my very brief look and totally unprofessional opinion

DB's looked very fast and physical in skeleton drills.

All in all, another bumper crop of talent Seems almost sinful to have so much talent stockpiled in one DIII arsenal...
Many of these kids who will not see the field could get big PT at other places...

you have to have guts, self confidence and talent to come in as a frosh and not get scared off....

Mr. Ypsi · August 18, 2009, 09:47:36 PM

Quote from: runyr on August 18, 2009, 08:06:25 PM
Quote from: HScoach on August 18, 2009, 11:35:51 AM
With camps now open, I can start thinking about the 2009 OAC Pick-Ems.

Unless there is a ground swell of support for changes, I'd like to keep the games picked on a spread with OAC conference games worth 2 points and all national or non-league games worth 1 point.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

For the newbies, please make sure to join us in the OAC pick-em contest. We had close to 40 participants last year and it's a good time. You can find the pick-em page under the general football page.

Sounds good to me, though a senior citzen handicap might be nice for those 62 and older (I'll qualify by playoffs)! Seventies would miss the cut this year except for the National Championship game.

Didn't realize you, seventies, and I were all so close in age (though I wouldn't qualify 'til next season).