FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[seventiesraider]

Where do you find a depth chart?

Check the Gamenotes on Muc.edu under Athletics and Football

[raiderguy]

I for one was surprised to see the freshman wide receiver so high on the depth chart.  Not so much due to his athletic ability (he is a stud), but he did have two drops in the scrimmage, and I would have thought LK would keep him in his "special doghouse" at least for a week or two.  Just let's you know what LK thinks of his skill level.  HOWEVER.....drops/mistakes/fumbles won't be tolerated once the seaon starts.  Morring can personally attest to that when he was a freshman. 

Trust me when I tell you........you SHOULD read something into the freshman QB being #2 on the depth chart.  He will play, and if Rocco does "what Rocco does", he will quickly become #1.  Take it to the bank.

I personally hope Rocco has a great game.  The kid has earned his chance, so here's hoping he comes through.  I have no reason to believe it will be any different than we have witnessed from the last few years, but who knows?

I agree on all counts. 

Was somewhat surprised Mathie was running with the 2nd set of receivers at the scrimmage, was disappointed that he dropped 2 easy passes (one a perfect fade route for a TD) in the scrimmage, and then VERY shocked to see him listed on the 2-deep for this weekend.   He was a stud in HS, but Mount has a ton of those on the roster and I assumed it would take him a year playing on the JV's to get noticed.  But I'm sure he has also benefitted from being nearby allowing him a bunch of time this summer working with the guys that the out of town freshmen guys might not have.   Plus LK watched a ton of Louisville games last year chasing Seaman so he would have a much better read on Mathie coming into camp than he would of the other freshmen.  Hopefully he makes the best of his early opportunity.  If he screws it up, it might be a while before he gets another one.

As the standing president of the Kurt Rocco Fan Club, I honestly hope he comes thru this season.  He's a real physical speciman and throws a great ball.  He doesn't have to be a great field general changing plays like Micheli did, just read your progressions and hit the first open guy.  With the receiving corps we have, he doesn't have to be spectacular, just solid.

But if we see again what we've already seen from him, I'm confident that LK won't let a potentially great season be pissed away waiting for the light bulb to come on for a 4th year player when there are other options at that position.  Whether it be Shorts or a youngster. 

HS.
I know the feeling. I never declared it in writing but I felt I was the president of the Mike Jorris fan club. He had a terrific Junior year and had it all in front of him his senior season. As stated before he was the Rodney Dangerfield of Mount QB's. He had solid seasons, lead Mount to two titles and didn't receive any credit to speak of. Granted at least he did his work in those seasons as the starter. Kurt has it a little tougher following a legend all american and.....not playing any significant time prior to this year. I too hope he does well and establishes his own legacy of fine QB's at Mount.

Go Raiders...I'll be watching.....on delayed broadcast. Had to return to MN this week following an extended stay because of family illness. I will be attending the SJU vs Wisconsin River Falls tilt along with tailgate, jello and great burgers.

[SJFF82]

I think Shorts will be your QB by halftime or earlier on Saterday...injury or no injury. 

[JK]

I'm quickly becoming more and more disappointed by the day with the new Sports Info department at Cap.

First, no media guide posted to the internet yet.

Second, it's wednesday, and no game notes/ preview for the opening tilt are published yet.

WTF?

Although, on a positive note, apparently all home games are going to have a video broadcast on the internet to go along with audio of all games.

[inthecrease]

front the front page of the sports section of the rochester, ny paper today
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090902/SPORTS09/909020355/1103/Fisher+hosts+powerhouse

[SaintsFAN]

Glad to hear Pat maybe coming for the BDubs game on 10/3. Assume your doing a 2'fer that day. Glad for a couple of evening games early on for those of us with jv, middle school and youth football conflicts.

This is not a maybe. This is a definite. Flight is booked and everything.

And yes, looking for suggestions for the day half of the doubleheader. OTT-BERG knocks two teams off my never-seen list but shouldn't be a good game. HIRM-WITT is a bad game which knocks off one team. BASH-ALLG is an interesting one that knocks one team off. OBER-OWU ... etc.

I think OTT-Berg will be a better game than you suggest.  A team ranked 2nd versus a team from the middle of the OAC pack.  Definately a better matchup than anything else that week in the area.

Agreed here.  This is where I think Pat should go also.  

front the front page of the sports section of the rochester, ny paper today
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090902/SPORTS09/909020355/1103/Fisher+hosts+powerhouse

love the "Jimmys and Joes" quote.  My college coach always said... "its not about the X's and O's... its about the Jimmys and Joes"

[reality check]

Glad to hear Pat maybe coming for the BDubs game on 10/3. Assume your doing a 2'fer that day. Glad for a couple of evening games early on for those of us with jv, middle school and youth football conflicts.

This is not a maybe. This is a definite. Flight is booked and everything.

And yes, looking for suggestions for the day half of the doubleheader. OTT-BERG knocks two teams off my never-seen list but shouldn't be a good game. HIRM-WITT is a bad game which knocks off one team. BASH-ALLG is an interesting one that knocks one team off. OBER-OWU ... etc.

I think OTT-Berg will be a better game than you suggest.  A team ranked 2nd versus a team from the middle of the OAC pack.  Definately a better matchup than anything else that week in the area.

Agreed here.  This is where I think Pat should go also.  

front the front page of the sports section of the rochester, ny paper today
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090902/SPORTS09/909020355/1103/Fisher+hosts+powerhouse

love the "Jimmys and Joes" quote.  My college coach always said... "its not about the X's and O's... its about the Jimmys and Joes"

OTT/BERG is the best choice for an OAC game. 

Jimmy/Joe doesn't work so well on a predominantly hispanic team like we have out here.  And "Manuel's and Jose's" doesn't quite have the same ring to it when used in the same context.

[SaintsFAN]

Glad to hear Pat maybe coming for the BDubs game on 10/3. Assume your doing a 2'fer that day. Glad for a couple of evening games early on for those of us with jv, middle school and youth football conflicts.

This is not a maybe. This is a definite. Flight is booked and everything.

And yes, looking for suggestions for the day half of the doubleheader. OTT-BERG knocks two teams off my never-seen list but shouldn't be a good game. HIRM-WITT is a bad game which knocks off one team. BASH-ALLG is an interesting one that knocks one team off. OBER-OWU ... etc.

I think OTT-Berg will be a better game than you suggest.  A team ranked 2nd versus a team from the middle of the OAC pack.  Definately a better matchup than anything else that week in the area.

Agreed here.  This is where I think Pat should go also.  

front the front page of the sports section of the rochester, ny paper today
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090902/SPORTS09/909020355/1103/Fisher+hosts+powerhouse

love the "Jimmys and Joes" quote.  My college coach always said... "its not about the X's and O's... its about the Jimmys and Joes"

OTT/BERG is the best choice for an OAC game. 

Jimmy/Joe doesn't work so well on a predominantly hispanic team like we have out here.  And "Manuel's and Jose's" doesn't quite have the same ring to it when used in the same context.

I gave it a shot, rc....

its not about the X's and O's, esse..... its about Juan and Jose!!!

[seventiesraider]

I'm quickly becoming more and more disappointed by the day with the new Sports Info department at Cap.

First, no media guide posted to the internet yet.

I'd send you mine, but what they had at Media day was so lame I didn't take one. I know money is tight, but at least do the work and get it web published

[HScoach]

I for one was surprised to see the freshman wide receiver so high on the depth chart.  Not so much due to his athletic ability (he is a stud), but he did have two drops in the scrimmage, and I would have thought LK would keep him in his "special doghouse" at least for a week or two.  Just let's you know what LK thinks of his skill level.  HOWEVER.....drops/mistakes/fumbles won't be tolerated once the seaon starts.  Morring can personally attest to that when he was a freshman. 

Trust me when I tell you........you SHOULD read something into the freshman QB being #2 on the depth chart.  He will play, and if Rocco does "what Rocco does", he will quickly become #1.  Take it to the bank.

I personally hope Rocco has a great game.  The kid has earned his chance, so here's hoping he comes through.  I have no reason to believe it will be any different than we have witnessed from the last few years, but who knows?

I agree on all counts. 

Was somewhat surprised Mathie was running with the 2nd set of receivers at the scrimmage, was disappointed that he dropped 2 easy passes (one a perfect fade route for a TD) in the scrimmage, and then VERY shocked to see him listed on the 2-deep for this weekend.   He was a stud in HS, but Mount has a ton of those on the roster and I assumed it would take him a year playing on the JV's to get noticed.  But I'm sure he has also benefitted from being nearby allowing him a bunch of time this summer working with the guys that the out of town freshmen guys might not have.   Plus LK watched a ton of Louisville games last year chasing Seaman so he would have a much better read on Mathie coming into camp than he would of the other freshmen.  Hopefully he makes the best of his early opportunity.  If he screws it up, it might be a while before he gets another one.

As the standing president of the Kurt Rocco Fan Club, I honestly hope he comes thru this season.  He's a real physical speciman and throws a great ball.  He doesn't have to be a great field general changing plays like Micheli did, just read your progressions and hit the first open guy.  With the receiving corps we have, he doesn't have to be spectacular, just solid.

But if we see again what we've already seen from him, I'm confident that LK won't let a potentially great season be pissed away waiting for the light bulb to come on for a 4th year player when there are other options at that position.  Whether it be Shorts or a youngster. 

HS.
I know the feeling. I never declared it in writing but I felt I was the president of the Mike Jorris fan club. He had a terrific Junior year and had it all in front of him his senior season. As stated before he was the Rodney Dangerfield of Mount QB's. He had solid seasons, lead Mount to two titles and didn't receive any credit to speak of. Granted at least he did his work in those seasons as the starter. Kurt has it a little tougher following a legend all american and.....not playing any significant time prior to this year. I too hope he does well and establishes his own legacy of fine QB's at Mount.

Go Raiders...I'll be watching.....on delayed broadcast. Had to return to MN this week following an extended stay because of family illness. I will be attending the SJU vs Wisconsin River Falls tilt along with tailgate, jello and great burgers.

For the record, my title as "President of the Kurt Rocco Fan Club" is dripping with sarcasm and disdain

[raiderguy]

I for one was surprised to see the freshman wide receiver so high on the depth chart.  Not so much due to his athletic ability (he is a stud), but he did have two drops in the scrimmage, and I would have thought LK would keep him in his "special doghouse" at least for a week or two.  Just let's you know what LK thinks of his skill level.  HOWEVER.....drops/mistakes/fumbles won't be tolerated once the seaon starts.  Morring can personally attest to that when he was a freshman. 

Trust me when I tell you........you SHOULD read something into the freshman QB being #2 on the depth chart.  He will play, and if Rocco does "what Rocco does", he will quickly become #1.  Take it to the bank.

I personally hope Rocco has a great game.  The kid has earned his chance, so here's hoping he comes through.  I have no reason to believe it will be any different than we have witnessed from the last few years, but who knows?

I agree on all counts. 

Was somewhat surprised Mathie was running with the 2nd set of receivers at the scrimmage, was disappointed that he dropped 2 easy passes (one a perfect fade route for a TD) in the scrimmage, and then VERY shocked to see him listed on the 2-deep for this weekend.   He was a stud in HS, but Mount has a ton of those on the roster and I assumed it would take him a year playing on the JV's to get noticed.  But I'm sure he has also benefitted from being nearby allowing him a bunch of time this summer working with the guys that the out of town freshmen guys might not have.   Plus LK watched a ton of Louisville games last year chasing Seaman so he would have a much better read on Mathie coming into camp than he would of the other freshmen.  Hopefully he makes the best of his early opportunity.  If he screws it up, it might be a while before he gets another one.

As the standing president of the Kurt Rocco Fan Club, I honestly hope he comes thru this season.  He's a real physical speciman and throws a great ball.  He doesn't have to be a great field general changing plays like Micheli did, just read your progressions and hit the first open guy.  With the receiving corps we have, he doesn't have to be spectacular, just solid.

But if we see again what we've already seen from him, I'm confident that LK won't let a potentially great season be pissed away waiting for the light bulb to come on for a 4th year player when there are other options at that position.  Whether it be Shorts or a youngster. 

HS.
I know the feeling. I never declared it in writing but I felt I was the president of the Mike Jorris fan club. He had a terrific Junior year and had it all in front of him his senior season. As stated before he was the Rodney Dangerfield of Mount QB's. He had solid seasons, lead Mount to two titles and didn't receive any credit to speak of. Granted at least he did his work in those seasons as the starter. Kurt has it a little tougher following a legend all american and.....not playing any significant time prior to this year. I too hope he does well and establishes his own legacy of fine QB's at Mount.

Go Raiders...I'll be watching.....on delayed broadcast. Had to return to MN this week following an extended stay because of family illness. I will be attending the SJU vs Wisconsin River Falls tilt along with tailgate, jello and great burgers.

For the record, my title as "President of the Kurt Rocco Fan Club" is dripping with sarcasm and disdain

OOPS,

I'm sorry! I mistook you for somebody who gave a ****!

Anyway if Kurt runs true to form we will be playing defense very soon after our first offensive possesion begins. My guess it won't be because of 80yds to Cecil?

Cool the website automatically corrects the word "****" W/O any help!!! Thanks Pat.

[JK]

I'm quickly becoming more and more disappointed by the day with the new Sports Info department at Cap.

First, no media guide posted to the internet yet.

I'd send you mine, but what they had at Media day was so lame I didn't take one. I know money is tight, but at least do the work and get it web published

It should go without saying that I miss Lenny Reich...

[raiderguy]

I'm quickly becoming more and more disappointed by the day with the new Sports Info department at Cap.

First, no media guide posted to the internet yet.

I'd send you mine, but what they had at Media day was so lame I didn't take one. I know money is tight, but at least do the work and get it web published

It should go without saying that I miss Lenny Reich...

Met Lenny two weeks ago at a practice and then spent time with him at the scrimage.......THANK YOU CAPITAL!

[SJFF82]

wow, you guys are really hard on your starting, senior QB...hope you are right about him, though I feel bad for his ego if he is reading these posts

[theaprof]

wow, you guys are really hard on your starting, senior QB...hope you are right about him, though I feel bad for his ego if he is reading these posts

If he's reading these boards he has more to worry about from Coach K than he has to worry about from our comments about his chances!