FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

theaprof · March 27, 2011, 10:22:50 PM

My younger daughter went to COW--although I was never impressed with their football team, I was impressed with their marching band and with many of the traditions that the band and the football team have. The piping on of the team by the bag pipers is a really impressive tradition.

seventiesraider · March 27, 2011, 10:28:15 PM

Quote from: theaprof on March 27, 2011, 10:22:50 PM
My younger daughter went to COW--although I was never impressed with their football team, I was impressed with their marching band and with many of the traditions that the band and the football team have. The piping on of the team by the bag pipers is a really impressive tradition.

I always loved the pipers coming over the hill into the stadium. Unfortunately they built the new rec center on that hillside. Beautiful school, but the PE facilities don't match the rest of campus. Glad to see the snack bar in the campus center is still named Mom's

Raider 68 · March 27, 2011, 11:09:41 PM

Quote from: reality check on March 27, 2011, 06:30:09 PM
So the other 26 teams don't need or want receivers this year? I will bet that the number of teams that draft a WR in this year's draft is closer to 16 than 6. 27 WR's were drafted last year so I think Cecil has a shot.

Sure, they all do, but the article focused on 6 teams that have some real concerns due to retirements, salary issues etc, therefore needing more than normal!

seventiesraider · March 27, 2011, 11:17:05 PM

Kurt "Happy Feet" Rocco wows them in Tampa. Guess the Gladiators got themselves a new QB

Kira & Jaxon's Dad · March 28, 2011, 07:42:09 AM

Watched part of the Cleveland-Tampa game last night on the local Cable Channel. Rocco looked good, hit open receivers and even had a short TD run. Not too shabby.

Raider 68 · March 28, 2011, 12:05:40 PM

Quote from: Kira & Jaxon's Dad on March 28, 2011, 07:42:09 AM
Watched part of the Cleveland-Tampa game last night on the local Cable Channel. Rocco looked good, hit open receivers and even had a short TD run. Not too shabby.

Hope he keeps it going!

JK · March 28, 2011, 01:50:08 PM

Rocco certainly has the size/ arm. If he impresses in the indoor version perhaps he can parlay that into an invite for a tryout somewhere for the outdoor version of the game (if/when there is a season). I think he could be a servicable backup after looking at some of the current NFL clipboard jockeys.

seventiesraider · March 28, 2011, 02:41:02 PM

Quote from: JK on March 28, 2011, 01:50:08 PM
Rocco certainly has the size/ arm. If he impresses in the indoor version perhaps he can parlay that into an invite for a tryout somewhere for the outdoor version of the game (if/when there is a season). I think he could be a servicable backup after looking at some of the current NFL clipboard jockeys.

or the 2011 version of "The Replacements"

Small but Slow · March 28, 2011, 09:49:42 PM

Watching the Cleveland v Tampa Bay Arena game replay yesterday K. Rocco reminded me of a taller more athletic version of Kurt Warner. His quick release and accuracy may translate to the NFL. He has an uncanny ability to throw accurately with power or touch even while backing away or scrambling. He seems to be a bit of a late bloomer with his best football in front of him.

Raider 68 · March 29, 2011, 11:14:58 AM

Other than Tom Manning joining the Raiders coaching staff, I assume the
staff from 2010 will be in tact for 2011? Can anyone confirm? $:-\$

seventiesraider · March 29, 2011, 02:50:41 PM

Quote from: Raider 68 on March 29, 2011, 11:14:58 AM
Other than Tom Manning joining the Raiders coaching staff, I assume the
staff from 2010 will be in tact for 2011? Can anyone confirm? $:-\$

No idea, I'm still trying to find out from my Nebraska friends if Ross Watson is coming back for another year with the Cornhuskers

(Been informed that's a yes)

TheManInBlack · March 29, 2011, 09:05:33 PM

Ross will continue to be on the Cornhuskers sideline

Small but Slow · March 29, 2011, 10:04:50 PM

Another Pasco County, FL commitment to the OAC.
http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/ridgewood-football-pair-make-college-choices/9089/

reality check · March 29, 2011, 10:45:57 PM

If that kid was going to Mount Union it would have been stated in the post but since he's not, you force the hand of all of us non-Purple Raiders to read the article with a level of anticipation to see if he's actually picked our school.

He's a lineman though so I should have known he was headed to the Berg.

Kira & Jaxon's Dad · March 30, 2011, 05:39:24 AM

Quote from: Small but Slow on March 29, 2011, 10:04:50 PM
Another Pasco County, FL commitment to the OAC.
http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/ridgewood-football-pair-make-college-choices/9089/

I should have had Taylor talk to Seltman about MTU instead of the Berg. At least he'll have Hallett as a HC.