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[Toph]

When was the last time Mount didn't get 9 first place votes in the coaches poll? Anyone know? Just curious.

2008, Cap and ONU each had a 1st place vote.  Mount beat them 49-7 and 44-7 on the way to title #10.

Ouch! However, I will be surprised if there is a similar result this year.  Fear the Prince!

Before I type this I must say - I am GLAD to see Berg fans excited for the season. You should be - it has been a LONG time coming. However - if Mount beats Berg 70-0 it won't suprise me, AND if Mount beats Berg 49-48 in quintupple overtime it won't suprise me. Nothing Mount does suprises me anymore - except when Mount fails to win. Notice I said "fails to win" and not "loses". After 20+ years and numbers never before seen in football (AT ANY LEVEL) I choose to believe that Mount will win every game, and when they don't it was because Mount failed to do something (execute, control TO's, etc.), not because the other team beat them. Just the way I see it. I think Berg will have a great year. I think Berg will go 9-1. But I also think Mount (and more importantly VK) will be on a mission to show that while LK was a great coach (the greatest IMHO) - the dynasty was more than LK and doesn't stop now that he is gone. I see Mount beating Berg 45-10. Not a knock on Berg at all - I just think Mount is going to be driven to show "WE ARE STILL THE MACHINE".

There's that Mount arrogance we came to know and love over the years. It's been awhile since I've seen it. (although, I admittedly haven't spent much time on the boards in the off-season).  I guess when a team wins 2 of the last 6 National Championships it gets to be pretty heady stuff. 

The UWW arrogance disappeared pretty quick last season.  Hopefully the Warhawks can make it back to competing for league titles soon.

Me-ow.  You kids play nice.

[TheBerg40]

When was the last time Mount didn’t get 9 first place votes in the coaches poll? Anyone know? Just curious.

2008, Cap and ONU each had a 1st place vote.  Mount beat them 49-7 and 44-7 on the way to title #10.

Ouch! However, I will be surprised if there is a similar result this year.  Fear the Prince!

Before I type this I must say - I am GLAD to see Berg fans excited for the season. You should be - it has been a LONG time coming. However - if Mount beats Berg 70-0 it won't suprise me, AND if Mount beats Berg 49-48 in quintupple overtime it won't suprise me. Nothing Mount does suprises me anymore - except when Mount fails to win. Notice I said "fails to win" and not "loses". After 20+ years and numbers never before seen in football (AT ANY LEVEL) I choose to believe that Mount will win every game, and when they don't it was because Mount failed to do something (execute, control TO's, etc.), not because the other team beat them. Just the way I see it. I think Berg will have a great year. I think Berg will go 9-1. But I also think Mount (and more importantly VK) will be on a mission to show that while LK was a great coach (the greatest IMHO) - the dynasty was more than LK and doesn't stop now that he is gone. I see Mount beating Berg 45-10. Not a knock on Berg at all - I just think Mount is going to be driven to show "WE ARE STILL THE MACHINE".

There's that Mount arrogance we came to know and love over the years. It's been awhile since I've seen it. (although, I admittedly haven't spent much time on the boards in the off-season).  I guess when a team wins 2 of the last 6 National Championships it gets to be pretty heady stuff. 

The UWW arrogance disappeared pretty quick last season.  Hopefully the Warhawks can make it back to competing for league titles soon.

Me-ow.  You kids play nice.

Yeah, watch your mouth! You never know, Mount could pull a Whitewater this year. I hope not though…I want them to be undefeated when they play Heidelberg.

[bergdad]

Here we go!... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu7-vA891Uo&feature=youtu.be

..........well, that was 1:32 that I'll never get back.

I thought that video was pretty good!  Of course I'm a bit biased.

I helped my son move in yesterday.  As a freshman parent new to all of this I had to say it was pretty cool - the energy level at the Berg is high!  My son is really pumped about his new team and the whole college football experience.  Can't wait for Sept 7 and Alma!

Go Student Princes!

[Blutarsky]

Here we go!... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu7-vA891Uo&feature=youtu.be

..........well, that was 1:32 that I'll never get back.

I thought that video was pretty good!  Of course I'm a bit biased.

I helped my son move in yesterday.  As a freshman parent new to all of this I had to say it was pretty cool - the energy level at the Berg is high!  My son is really pumped about his new team and the whole college football experience.  Can't wait for Sept 7 and Alma!

Go Student Princes!

....was just kidding (well, a little).  As the parent of a Mount graduate, and former player, all I can say is "enjoy the ride".  It goes amazingly fast.  Just make sure to attend as many games as possible, and stay out of your kid's way (just some cheap advice).  Congratulations!

[bergdad]

Here we go!... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu7-vA891Uo&feature=youtu.be

..........well, that was 1:32 that I'll never get back.

I thought that video was pretty good!  Of course I'm a bit biased.

I helped my son move in yesterday.  As a freshman parent new to all of this I had to say it was pretty cool - the energy level at the Berg is high!  My son is really pumped about his new team and the whole college football experience.  Can't wait for Sept 7 and Alma!

Go Student Princes!

....was just kidding (well, a little).  As the parent of a Mount graduate, and former player, all I can say is "enjoy the ride".  It goes amazingly fast.  Just make sure to attend as many games as possible, and stay out of your kid's way (just some cheap advice).  Congratulations!

Thanks!  Very good advice!  I plan to go to as many games as possible - the beauty of the OAC and me living in Central Ohio is that Home or Away I don't think I will have to drive more than 2 hours for any game. - maybe a little over 2 hours to ONU.

I've always tried to let my son carve his own path.  I encourage him, and provide plenty of attaboys, but I've always let him be the one driving himself - I've seen too many kids get pushed by their parents where a sport is no longer fun for them. 

[Dr. Acula]

Here we go!... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu7-vA891Uo&feature=youtu.be

..........well, that was 1:32 that I'll never get back.

I thought that video was pretty good!  Of course I'm a bit biased.

I helped my son move in yesterday.  As a freshman parent new to all of this I had to say it was pretty cool - the energy level at the Berg is high!  My son is really pumped about his new team and the whole college football experience.  Can't wait for Sept 7 and Alma!

Go Student Princes!

....was just kidding (well, a little).  As the parent of a Mount graduate, and former player, all I can say is "enjoy the ride".  It goes amazingly fast.  Just make sure to attend as many games as possible, and stay out of your kid's way (just some cheap advice).  Congratulations!

Thanks!  Very good advice!  I plan to go to as many games as possible - the beauty of the OAC and me living in Central Ohio is that Home or Away I don't think I will have to drive more than 2 hours for any game. - maybe a little over 2 hours to ONU.

I've always tried to let my son carve his own path.  I encourage him, and provide plenty of attaboys, but I've always let him be the one driving himself - I've seen too many kids get pushed by their parents where a sport is no longer fun for them.

Depending on where you live not even ONU should be too bad. It takes me a little over an hour from Dublin.  I was surprised myself.  Of course if you live over in Canal or the like it'd be a pain.

Best of luck to your son. Have fun watching him.

[bergdad]

Here we go!... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu7-vA891Uo&feature=youtu.be

..........well, that was 1:32 that I'll never get back.

I thought that video was pretty good!  Of course I'm a bit biased.

I helped my son move in yesterday.  As a freshman parent new to all of this I had to say it was pretty cool - the energy level at the Berg is high!  My son is really pumped about his new team and the whole college football experience.  Can't wait for Sept 7 and Alma!

Go Student Princes!

....was just kidding (well, a little).  As the parent of a Mount graduate, and former player, all I can say is "enjoy the ride".  It goes amazingly fast.  Just make sure to attend as many games as possible, and stay out of your kid's way (just some cheap advice).  Congratulations!

Thanks!  Very good advice!  I plan to go to as many games as possible - the beauty of the OAC and me living in Central Ohio is that Home or Away I don't think I will have to drive more than 2 hours for any game. - maybe a little over 2 hours to ONU.

I've always tried to let my son carve his own path.  I encourage him, and provide plenty of attaboys, but I've always let him be the one driving himself - I've seen too many kids get pushed by their parents where a sport is no longer fun for them.

Depending on where you live not even ONU should be too bad. It takes me a little over an hour from Dublin.  I was surprised myself.  Of course if you live over in Canal or the like it'd be a pain.

Best of luck to your son. Have fun watching him.

Thanks!  - We live on the Eastern edge of Newark- or as the local say, "Nurk"

[Dr. Acula]

If I was in Alliance the next few weeks these are the things I'd like to watch for during camp:

How does the O line look?  Have any D linemen flipped over as has been the case recently?

Who is emerging at WR?  Are there any young unknowns that may (fingers crossed) burst onto the scene?

Is Taurice Scott the backup QB?  Will Namdar take practice reps at QB and WR?  With Burke running the ball quite a bit I want to know the backup is ready if needed even for a series.  We know Namdar can play QB.

Is Lane Clark going to be a weapon this year?  He played as a freshman when Stewart was hurt.  He's got a Kyle Miller-esque build.  Sure would be a nice compliment. 

Are the experienced sophs on D (Spencer, Kocheff, Jones, Lally) ready to break out?  The D is going to be young. They need that soph class to play well especially if you include Gonell as the other probable at LB.

Who is taking the reigns at corner?  Jones played a lot as a freshman. I think it's safe to say he's one starter.  Who is next at the other?

[D3MAFAN]

If I was in Alliance the next few weeks these are the things I'd like to watch for during camp:

How does the O line look?  Have any D linemen flipped over as has been the case recently?

Who is emerging at WR?  Are there any young unknowns that may (fingers crossed) burst onto the scene?

Is Taurice Scott the backup QB?  Will Namdar take practice reps at QB and WR?  With Burke running the ball quite a bit I want to know the backup is ready if needed even for a series.  We know Namdar can play QB.
Is Lane Clark going to be a weapon this year?  He played as a freshman when Stewart was hurt.  He's got a Kyle Miller-esque build.  Sure would be a nice compliment. 

Are the experienced sophs on D (Spencer, Kocheff, Jones, Lally) ready to break out?  The D is going to be young. They need that soph class to play well especially if you include Gonell as the other probable at LB.

Who is taking the reigns at corner?  Jones played a lot as a freshman. I think it's safe to say he's one starter.  Who is next at the other?

I am thinking that their may be some trickery in the Mount Union Camp, even though I don't think they need those type plays.

[TheeBuffaloSabres]

that berg video was well done. very funny stuff. got me walking around work today talking about guess what day it is?
always nice to see big Jason Lewis

[bergdad]

Funding for the Berg's new stadium is in the "Red Zone"!

http://www.heidelberg.edu/athletics/teams/football/news/20130816

[Dr. Acula]

That's great news for the Berg.  It's always good to see OAC schools upgrading their facilities.

I do have one question though.  Why is the seating capacity only 1,200??  That's tiny.  That still leaves them in a distant last in the conference (Bernlohr is next at 3,000).  If you're going to spend the money and you're trying to take your program to the next level wouldn't you think that you need more seating than that?  I'm not saying you need to build a 5,000 seat stadium out of the gate, but wouldn't you think something like 2,500-3,000 makes more sense? 

[bergdad]

That's great news for the Berg.  It's always good to see OAC schools upgrading their facilities.

I do have one question though.  Why is the seating capacity only 1,200??  That's tiny.  That still leaves them in a distant last in the conference (Bernlohr is next at 3,000).  If you're going to spend the money and you're trying to take your program to the next level wouldn't you think that you need more seating than that?  I'm not saying you need to build a 5,000 seat stadium out of the gate, but wouldn't you think something like 2,500-3,000 makes more sense?

Not sure - but this is definitely an upgrade!  Maybe they are thinking about putting soemthignon the visitors side later??

[TheBerg40]

That's great news for the Berg.  It's always good to see OAC schools upgrading their facilities.

I do have one question though.  Why is the seating capacity only 1,200??  That's tiny.  That still leaves them in a distant last in the conference (Bernlohr is next at 3,000).  If you're going to spend the money and you're trying to take your program to the next level wouldn't you think that you need more seating than that?  I'm not saying you need to build a 5,000 seat stadium out of the gate, but wouldn't you think something like 2,500-3,000 makes more sense?

Not sure - but this is definitely an upgrade!  Maybe they are thinking about putting soemthignon the visitors side later??

It's gonna be sweeeeeet! That house is gonna ROCK!

[Dr. Acula]

That's great news for the Berg.  It's always good to see OAC schools upgrading their facilities.

I do have one question though.  Why is the seating capacity only 1,200??  That's tiny.  That still leaves them in a distant last in the conference (Bernlohr is next at 3,000).  If you're going to spend the money and you're trying to take your program to the next level wouldn't you think that you need more seating than that?  I'm not saying you need to build a 5,000 seat stadium out of the gate, but wouldn't you think something like 2,500-3,000 makes more sense?

Not sure - but this is definitely an upgrade!  Maybe they are thinking about putting soemthignon the visitors side later??

For sure.  The drawings look like it's going to be very nice.  I guess I was just expecting something more along the lines of 2500 now and potentially 500-1000 down the road on the visitor side if the need dictates it.  1200 seats for anything resembling a big game isn't going to be close to enough.  I wonder if they'd even be allowed to host a playoff game there?