FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Desertraider]

According to Footballscoop.com another former Raider joining the staff at Toledo:

Toledo: Ohio Dominican (D-II) running backs coach Ricky Ciccone is joining Jason Candle's staff at Toledo

No offense to Coach Candle or Ricky but........NATE KMIC!

[DadofBashWarrior..]

Will the game this weekend be online video feed?...Of course you know this has been a problem getting games from Alliance in the past...

[Pat Coleman]

Semifinals are on ESPN3, yes.

[skunks_sidekick]

Purpled...I love the loyalty and passion man, I really do.  Congrats to those young men for winning those honors.

However, I just don't think UWW gives a rats **s about how many D-III regional first-teamers we have on D.

They will know that in all the previous meetings except for the 13-10 game, they have been able to impose their will on our previous "great D's" (well I don't think anyone thought the 2013 D was great).  I am not being a hater, as I want Mount to put the cheese eating birds back in their place, but I am a realist and watched the previous games to their unfortunate results.

I will be the happiest fan alive if you get to come on this board and give me a huge "I TOLD YOU SO"!

[Schwami]

I just noticed that it is no longer possible to purchase tickets in advance, but there are still tickets left.

Will there be "Standing Room Only" tickets if all of the seats are sold?

[Toph]

Purpled...I love the loyalty and passion man, I really do.  Congrats to those young men for winning those honors.

However, I just don't think UWW gives a rats **s about how many D-III regional first-teamers we have on D.

They will know that in all the previous meetings except for the 13-10 game, they have been able to impose their will on our previous "great D's" (well I don't think anyone thought the 2013 D was great).  I am not being a hater, as I want Mount to put the cheese eating birds back in their place, but I am a realist and watched the previous games to their unfortunate results.

I will be the happiest fan alive if you get to come on this board and give me a huge "I TOLD YOU SO"!

Those defenses didn't have "something to prove" as we discussed a page or so ago.  HUGE difference this year, immeasurable difference.

[Desertraider]

Good point Toph, and one that I think many misunderstand. Mount went in last year and the year before and the defense could not get stops. Its not that they didn't have something to prove then, its that they failed to prove it. This D has something to prove (again) and being loaded with so many seniors - it is their last time to prove it. I hope that pushes them to be more aggressive.

[wesleydad]

Purpled...I love the loyalty and passion man, I really do.  Congrats to those young men for winning those honors.

However, I just don't think UWW gives a rats **s about how many D-III regional first-teamers we have on D.

They will know that in all the previous meetings except for the 13-10 game, they have been able to impose their will on our previous "great D's" (well I don't think anyone thought the 2013 D was great).  I am not being a hater, as I want Mount to put the cheese eating birds back in their place, but I am a realist and watched the previous games to their unfortunate results.

I will be the happiest fan alive if you get to come on this board and give me a huge "I TOLD YOU SO"!

Those defenses didn't have "something to prove" as we discussed a page or so ago.  HUGE difference this year, immeasurable difference.

From the eye test having seen Mount both this and last year.  I think that last year's defense was better.

[Desertraider]

I just noticed that it is no longer possible to purchase tickets in advance, but there are still tickets left.

Will there be "Standing Room Only" tickets if all of the seats are sold?

I am sure there will be SRO tickets. I am expecting this to be an attendance record for Mount. Not sure what the record is though so I am saying 7000+

[Desertraider]

Purpled...I love the loyalty and passion man, I really do.  Congrats to those young men for winning those honors.

However, I just don't think UWW gives a rats **s about how many D-III regional first-teamers we have on D.

They will know that in all the previous meetings except for the 13-10 game, they have been able to impose their will on our previous "great D's" (well I don't think anyone thought the 2013 D was great).  I am not being a hater, as I want Mount to put the cheese eating birds back in their place, but I am a realist and watched the previous games to their unfortunate results.

I will be the happiest fan alive if you get to come on this board and give me a huge "I TOLD YOU SO"!

Those defenses didn't have "something to prove" as we discussed a page or so ago.  HUGE difference this year, immeasurable difference.

From the eye test having seen Mount both this and last year.  I think that last year's defense was better.

Interesting take - in what ways was last years better?

[Raider 68]

I just noticed that it is no longer possible to purchase tickets in advance, but there are still tickets left.

Will there be "Standing Room Only" tickets if all of the seats are sold?

I am sure there will be SRO tickets. I am expecting this to be an attendance record for Mount. Not sure what the record is though so I am saying 7000+

desertraider,

Home: 9,397 vs. John Carroll, 11-15-2014  - largest home game attendance

[Desertraider]

I just noticed that it is no longer possible to purchase tickets in advance, but there are still tickets left.

Will there be "Standing Room Only" tickets if all of the seats are sold?

I am sure there will be SRO tickets. I am expecting this to be an attendance record for Mount. Not sure what the record is though so I am saying 7000+

desertraider,

Home: 9,397 vs. John Carroll, 11-15-2014  - largest home game attendance

That's what I meant 9000+ 

[HScoach]

Good point Toph, and one that I think many misunderstand. Mount went in last year and the year before and the defense could not get stops. Its not that they didn't have something to prove then, its that they failed to prove it. This D has something to prove (again) and being loaded with so many seniors - it is their last time to prove it. I hope that pushes them to be more aggressive.

I would argue that what cost Mount last year was being too aggressive.  It was blind and misplaced aggression that turned a 6 point deficit into 16 points in the closing seconds of the first half.   You've been absolutely outplayed for 29 minutes so be happy you're only down 6 points, head to halftime and re-group.

And it was again being overly aggressive on the 1st Whitewater play after Mount took their 31-30 lead that cost them.   Everyone in the stadium knew Mount was rocking at that point and the defense would be sky high.   And right on queue Mount goes crazy after the QB and UWW hits them with a perfectly called screen pass for a 75 yard TD.  Ballgame.

I would argue VK needs to be more calculating in regards when, where and how to be aggressive.   

[warhawkguard]

Hi Raider fans.
I admit I never, ever, read other team pages but I just felt compelled to this time.
I spit my soda out when I read CHEESE EATING BIRDS. OMG. That is hilarious. What? You don't eat cheese in Ohio?
I was a Warhawk in the early 90's. I remembered reading all about the super power in the East, this Mount Union College. I met a few former players over the years and was always impressed. What a great bunch.
The wife and I have committed to coming to Alliance for the first time this weekend. I won't get there until almost midnight Friday but I can't wait honestly. We are staying the night after the game too so hopefully I can run into some of you in town. We are very excited about coming to D3 Mecca. How often does MU meet an equal on the field at home? What is the streak, like 500 games at home now?

Gonna be an interesting game to say the least. The Birds, er, hawks have been really banged up much of the year. A number of starters on both lines done for a while now. I was at both Oshkosh games and the Platteville one. Numerous new faces have stepped in. Personally, I am very pleasantly surprised they made it this far with such setbacks. This is gonna be a fun weekend regardless of what team wins.

Let the real football begin. Guaranteed Purple Bowl again this year. Should be great to watch.

[Desertraider]

Hi Raider fans.
I admit I never, ever, read other team pages but I just felt compelled to this time.
I spit my soda out when I read CHEESE EATING BIRDS. OMG. That is hilarious. What? You don't eat cheese in Ohio?
I was a Warhawk in the early 90's. I remembered reading all about the super power in the East, this Mount Union College. I met a few former players over the years and was always impressed. What a great bunch.
The wife and I have committed to coming to Alliance for the first time this weekend. I won't get there until almost midnight Friday but I can't wait honestly. We are staying the night after the game too so hopefully I can run into some of you in town. We are very excited about coming to D3 Mecca. How often does MU meet an equal on the field at home? What is the streak, like 500 games at home now?

Gonna be an interesting game to say the least. The Birds, er, hawks have been really banged up much of the year. A number of starters on both lines done for a while now. I was at both Oshkosh games and the Platteville one. Numerous new faces have stepped in. Personally, I am very pleasantly surprised they made it this far with such setbacks. This is gonna be a fun weekend regardless of what team wins.

Let the real football begin. Guaranteed Purple Bowl again this year. Should be great to watch.

As far as I am concerned - a Warhawk is always welcome on this page. Not sure if you and the wife would be interested but Mount does a pre-game brunch before home games in the HPCC just behind the stadium. It is $7.50 per person, all you can eat and the food is great. Visitors are always welcome. For the record - it is 94 consecutive home games but 500 sounds good to me. Safe travels-