FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[reality check]

Seems half as exciting as it could have been.

[rscl70]

+K for SaintsFAN and reality check.

[Dr. Acula]

I saw in the Rep that 3 kids from Massillon, 2 of whom were All-Ohio, are coming to Mount.  An O lineman and a couple LB's.  Solid start to recruiting.

p.s. Raider68 will be happy because the lineman is already listed at 6'3" 285 so he's a pretty good sized kid coming in.

[Craft_Beermeister]

Mount Union got new helmets.  Nice.

http://bottlegate.com/2015/02/06/mount-unions-new-helmets-are-the-sexiest-thing-this-side-of-the-mississippi/

[Dr. Acula]

I like those white ones.  I'm usually a traditionalist, but those are pretty cool.  They at least kept the normal Raiders font and just updated the helmets.  I figured at some point we would see a flat black helmet with a white "Raiders" too.  Maybe next year.



 

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

I like those white ones.  I'm usually a traditionalist, but those are pretty cool.  They at least kept the normal Raiders font and just updated the helmets.  I figured at some point we would see a flat black helmet with a white "Raiders" too.  Maybe next year.

If they go White, then the Raiders Logo needs to be darker, possibly Metallic Purple instead of Silver.

[Dr. Acula]

That would be my preference too.  I assume the current version is meant to be Oregon-esque?  It is very similar to their NC game look. I do like the dark facemask with the white.  I think that's sharp.  I'm at the point now where I just pretty much say "Hey, whatever the kids like".  I would still have them wearing the big block "Raiders" across the chest, but I'm also not 20. 

[reality check]

The person that wrote that article sure loved it.  I'm not sure why there's a fuss over them.  Not a fan of the white/silver though.

[formerd3db]

That would be my preference too.  I assume the current version is meant to be Oregon-esque?  It is very similar to their NC game look. I do like the dark facemask with the white.  I think that's sharp.  I'm at the point now where I just pretty much say "Hey, whatever the kids like".  I would still have them wearing the big block "Raiders" across the chest, but I'm also not 20. 

I like those white ones.  I'm usually a traditionalist, but those are pretty cool.  They at least kept the normal Raiders font and just updated the helmets.  I figured at some point we would see a flat black helmet with a white "Raiders" too.  Maybe next year.

If they go White, then the Raiders Logo needs to be darker, possibly Metallic Purple instead of Silver.

The person that wrote that article sure loved it.  I'm not sure why there's a fuss over them.  Not a fan of the white/silver though.

I agree with you guys as well.  I think a darker purple on the logo would look much better than the silver.

Also, I'm assuming that Mount Union is going to have both of those helmets for next year i.e. is that your understanding?  If so, I think that is great, although obviously at about $250 per helmet, that is a substantial amount of $ (did I miss something or misunderstand the Mount Union might have some type of grant or donation available to cover the increased cost somewhat like Oregon's Nike connection?).  As we all know, most DIII schools can afford only one set of helmets (and/or perhaps only want to have one style), yet for those who are able to have two versions, that is fine too, IMO.

[Knight Raider]

I saw in the Rep that 3 kids from Massillon, 2 of whom were All-Ohio, are coming to Mount.  An O lineman and a couple LB's.  Solid start to recruiting.

p.s. Raider68 will be happy because the lineman is already listed at 6'3" 285 so he's a pretty good sized kid coming in.

Here are those Mount Union recruits and a few additional ones:

Darrin  Bath-OG (6'3", 280 lb) Haslett, MI
Louis Berry IV-WR (5'7", 158 lb) Pittsburgh, PA
Nick Bushman-OL (6' 2", 289 lb) Massillon, OH
Trevor Cox-RB (5' 9", 165 lb) Hilliard, OH
DaShawn Darden-QB (5' 11", 185 lb) Kingston, PA
Dillon Daxe-TE (6' 2", 220 lb) Kettering, OH
Kyle Grieser -MLB (5' 11", 225 lb)  Loxahatchee, FL
Malek Jackson-OLB (5' 11", 175 lb) Massillon, OH
Kenny McDowell-SB (6' 0", 180 lb) Chelsea, MI
Danny Robinson-MLB (6' 0", 216 lb) Massillon, OH
Austin White-WR (6' 2", 210 lb) Wadsworth, OH

[Walt]

BW is playing Bluffton again in their opener.

I think last season was the first go 'round for Cap and Earlham, so that's probably happening again too.

According to Wittenberg's football website, Cap is hosting Witt in their mutual opener this year.

[Dr. Acula]

Thank goodness.  I think that opener makes better sense for both Cap and Witt.  I went to the last 2 games in that series when it ended 3 or so yrs ago.  Easy drive between those schools.  Good to see it revived.

[Dr. Acula]

I saw in the Rep that 3 kids from Massillon, 2 of whom were All-Ohio, are coming to Mount.  An O lineman and a couple LB's.  Solid start to recruiting.

p.s. Raider68 will be happy because the lineman is already listed at 6'3" 285 so he's a pretty good sized kid coming in.

Here are those Mount Union recruits and a few additional ones:

Darrin  Bath-OG (6'3", 280 lb) Haslett, MI
Louis Berry IV-WR (5'7", 158 lb) Pittsburgh, PA
Nick Bushman-OL (6' 2", 289 lb) Massillon, OH
Trevor Cox-RB (5' 9", 165 lb) Hilliard, OH
DaShawn Darden-QB (5' 11", 185 lb) Kingston, PA
Dillon Daxe-TE (6' 2", 220 lb) Kettering, OH
Kyle Grieser -MLB (5' 11", 225 lb)  Loxahatchee, FL
Malek Jackson-OLB (5' 11", 175 lb) Massillon, OH
Kenny McDowell-SB (6' 0", 180 lb) Chelsea, MI
Danny Robinson-MLB (6' 0", 216 lb) Massillon, OH
Austin White-WR (6' 2", 210 lb) Wadsworth, OH

Quick Google search yielded:

Louis Berry article from Post Gazette
Dashawn Darden Article
Kyle Grieser Blurb

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

I agree with you guys as well.  I think a darker purple on the logo would look much better than the silver.

Also, I'm assuming that Mount Union is going to have both of those helmets for next year i.e. is that your understanding?  If so, I think that is great, although obviously at about $250 per helmet, that is a substantial amount of $ (did I miss something or misunderstand the Mount Union might have some type of grant or donation available to cover the increased cost somewhat like Oregon's Nike connection?).  As we all know, most DIII schools can afford only one set of helmets (and/or perhaps only want to have one style), yet for those who are able to have two versions, that is fine too, IMO.

I believe they are trying to decide between the two and only have one helmet.

[Knight Raider]

It was interesting to see the Mount Union 2015 Spring roster posted so soon.  We have lost 4 juniors from last year and only 64 freshman remain from the original 101 players.  Also a couple of last year seniors by mistake.  Is that the usual attrition rate for Mount union? Does any of the other OAC schools have a similar or a different story?