FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[rscl70]

does Mt. take recruits away from Akron? Look at how bad the akron program has been for so long. It may have suffered one of it's greatest disasters last week. Also will the hiring of a big name coach, defensive coordinator and assistant athletic director bring in better recruits that might effect Mt? Yes I know Akron is a d1 school, but those of us that are mac fans might say in name only.

I don't think any changes made at Akron will negatively affect Mount.  I may be wrong here, but if a kid is D1 caliber (or even fringe D1 caliber in talking about Akron) he will most likely be getting interest from other "bigger" programs.  I don't think Mount is recruiting head to head against Akron where you would see a drop off in the program because of success at Akron.

I think DII is the big competition for Mount.  I remember Lee Owens of Ashland saying a few years ago that Mount was his biggest recruiting competitor.

[ohiofan1954]

if so ashland sure seemed to hit a winner this year. Good luck to the other purple power in ohio this year.

[ace]

Going out on a limb here, but I look for a LK protege' to be the next coach at Walsh.
1. There are plenty of them with the experience to handle the job.
2. They would have a foot in the door for recruiting (the DII scholarship is icing on the cake)
3. May or may not be an issue, (Never was at Mount for sure) there are a lot of Catholics that have been under LK's tutelage through the years.
4. Could we see the return of a former DC now coaching down south? (end of limb I know)
5. Not young, but could easily assemble a young staff of former Raiders.

[Dr. Acula]

Going out on a limb here, but I look for a LK protege' to be the next coach at Walsh.
1. There are plenty of them with the experience to handle the job.
2. They would have a foot in the door for recruiting (the DII scholarship is icing on the cake)
3. May or may not be an issue, (Never was at Mount for sure) there are a lot of Catholics that have been under LK's tutelage through the years.
4. Could we see the return of a former DC now coaching down south? (end of limb I know)
5. Not young, but could easily assemble a young staff of former Raiders.

Interesting thought.  There are definitely a few that are probably qualified.

Mike Hallett would be a hot name right now.  It's clear he can take programs to another level.  Definitely seems to be able to recruit (if you can get talent to Tiffin to play for what was a horrible program you're a good recruiter in my book).

Mike Sirianni would be qualified.  He's had success at W&J.  He's been a HC for a while now.

Jason Candle would be qualified.  He's been the OC at UMU and a DI asst for numerous years now.  He's young and from the area.  But he seems to be on a DI trajectory, moving up the ranks w/ Campbell.  I'd stay put if I were him because his current path will probably land him as a BCS OC fairly soon.

Monty would be qualified, but does he really want to take that on at this point?  He's not young. 

VK would be qualified too, but that has its own obvious issues.  Although didn't he interview for one of the WIAC jobs a couple yrs ago?  Maybe he could be persuaded, but my guess is he's staying put as the heir apparent.

Raeburn would be another option.  He's done well in D3.  He's a younger guy. 

Definitely interesting to see how it plays out. 

[ace]

Other than Candle, good possibilities.

Still like Monty, think he would like to come back north. Being an outsider in the South hurts recruiting. (Damn Yankees)

Hallett would make a quick turn around.
Sirianni would be extremely attractive, steady record, clean program. Like both, not familiar with Raeburn.

I can tell you this, Walsh would love to have anyone that possess LK's qualities as a coach and a man.

[D O.C.]

Gee, you guys aren't worried about your upcoming game at all.
I guess who would be with that defense and staff.

[HScoach]

Gee, you guys aren't worried about your upcoming game at all.
I guess who would be with that defense and staff.

You wouldn't be either if you were playing C Newport.  Round 1 is essentially another game versus Muskingum, just in different uniforms.  And with a reduced roster size to keep Mount from playing the 3rd string in the 4th quarter.

[pradierguy]

Nice article with some quotes from LK: http://www.cantonrep.com/college/x2105837952/Mount-Union-football-team-ready-to-make-another-title-run?zc_p=0

[raiderpa]

I cannot see anyone from the Mount Union coaching tree to even apply at Walsh.  JMO

[PurpleSuit]

Interesting look into the Oregon offense, which is very similar to what Mount has been running this season


http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8631595/the-success-chip-kelly-oregon-ducks-offense-more-familiar-seems

[Raider 68]

Interesting look into the Oregon offense, which is very similar to what Mount has been running this season


http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8631595/the-success-chip-kelly-oregon-ducks-offense-more-familiar-seems

PurpleSuit,

Thanks for the link!

[emma17]

Interesting look into the Oregon offense, which is very similar to what Mount has been running this season


http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8631595/the-success-chip-kelly-oregon-ducks-offense-more-familiar-seems

+k Very interesting, thanks for the link. 

[Dr. Acula]

As we tie a bow on the Henry Stanford era at Cap I found it interesting that they finished dead last in attendance this year.  1319 per game.  What's worse is that they had their rivalry game with Ott along with Berg, BW and JCU all at home.  That's bad.  This isn't like making the trek to Wilm.  Bernlohr is a nice venue and it's in Columbus.  No excuse for that.

But it could be worse, I saw that Hiram averaged 441 per game.  Someone get desertraider on the phone to start making calls to drum up some gate for the Terriers!

[bambord]

I've been wondering about MUC records for undefeated seasons.  If my erratic mouse behavior didn't cause a mis-count on the UMU site:

regular season;
MUC 22

Stagg Bowl winning years;
MUC 7

A rather obscure website shows D1 schools at;
1. Notre Dame 11
2. Michigan 10
3. Oklahoma 9

So what?  Well, I actually started out looking for consecutive undefeated seasons; but, gave up.

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[UMUplayerdad]

13:   Your post about Coach of the Year has got me thinking about the All-OAC selections.

Offensive player of the year:   Kevin Burke.  (Cartel Brooks was probably the leader before he got hurt in Week 7)

Defensive player of the year:   Nick Driskill.   By a wide enough margin that there isn't a consideration for runner-up.  They skip right to 3rd........

QB:   I'm going with Burke over Myers (JCU) due to efficiency and Burke hasn't missed an OAC game.  No doubt that Myers is a stud, big arm, great command of the field and the best physical talent in the conference, but Burke has played every bit as good.  He just doesn't have the yardage totals that Myers has due to LK actually trying to stay balanced.  If Kehres wanted to throw it 40+ times a game, Burke would have Myers' type stats.

WR:  Probably Robilotto from JCU based simply on stats.  Fairchild has been hurt at Otter, and Collins at Mount is hurt by the lack of overall great stats due to the depth at WR spreading the ball around.


O-line:   Would have been Antonio Tate again, but he's missed the last 2.5 games.  Hope he's ready for Round 3 and beyond.  That leaves LT Quentin Rembert (H'Berg) who was also All-OAC a year ago.  He was very good and anchors an O-line for a playoff team that averages over 500 yards a game.  That looks like a Lineman of the Year to me.


LB:  Honestly, I have no idea who this should be.  No LB has stood out to me in their games against Mount.  Dieuseul was D-lineman of the year in '11, does that carry the vote for LB in '12?   Probably.

DB:   Driskill.

disclaimer-of course individual awards mean far less than winning rings.........

WR- agree that collins stats are hurt by very good depth at WR at UMU, a nice problem to have tho for the team

Linebacker?  Dieuseul sure, I will say it's hard to actually use a traditional term for his position, he was half linebacker last year(it seemed anyway) and got D-line award, and he creates just as much havoc as last year, except playing  off the line of scrimmagel and in the middle it's harder to run away from him, so it makes sense for him to get it. Same problem with driskill-he sure SEEMS like a linebacker a lot of the time

O-line?   UMU averages 14 points.game more than hberg, Mt O-line gained 6-700(5300 vs 4700) more yards in offense over the 10 games, has a cpl All OAC returners besides antonio, and another returning member from the north region team thats started 40 consecutive games so far----- neither team gives up many sacks, and UMU had a bit of a reshuffled line to start the season-along with antonio"s imjury and while I'm pretty  sure some fans from the other 9 schools get tired of UMU'ers getting seemingly  more than their share of awards, that shouldnt be a factor-heck you can't listen to a radio broadcast of a UMU game(-home OR away) announcers for 5 minutes when UMU defense is on the field without Mr. driskill being mentioned in a positive light. I know I never get tired of that(smile) but some folks might. Anyway, losing the OAC lineman of the year for 2.5 games didnt cause the o line to miss a beat

DB? as far as Driskill? agree he gets first/second place awards

QB  after the first 2 games with a few silly mistakes(chashing a high snap amd trying to pick it up and run, a couple shaky hamdoffs come to mind)  Burke has been quite a find    he gets my virtual vote too



COY?  Sure Berg coach is the easy pick and has them playing well and hard, but does anyone recall OAC kick off press conference and the "all the offensive yards that were lost"that LK got hit with -that sure seems like a long time ago, add in an offense that was really revamped, (I cant remember last time UMU QB took a snap under center) and getting a soph qb that -so far-seems to have the poise of a senior(ok, that could be luck and/or recruiting as much as coaching , but I doubt it)-only downside is that UMU got the germany woods guy from hberg.... not sure how/why it happened but as far as THIS year he wasn't any help. And i sure recall a lot of board talk that UMU was "very vulnerable/beatable this year as far as OAC conference play)   So if I had a vote LK gets it

All that BS about awards? I'd bet every young man would trade all theirs in for a ring, ESP this years senior class that hasnt yet returned to a town "purpled up" and is last chance