FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[HScoach]

I will give you Linfield and MAYBE Wheaton. I am not saying Mount would have wiped the field with any of them - but I would not have been worried either.

Mount would have struggled with any team in the field that plays great defense and has a good offense. Obviously JCU is one of those teams as are most of the teams Dr Acula listed. Mount, despite the tradition, is going to struggle against MHB this week. The Cru has a Purple Power type defense and an explosive offense.

Everyone agrees that the Mount team is very young this year and aren't as dominate as they have been in past years, but other than the UWO game Mount Union gave JCU the most difficult time.  In that game After JCU was up 13-0 Mount's defenses forced JCU to go 3 and out a total of 8 times before JCU scored  a touchdown on a strip sack.  The game end with both teams going back and forth in driving for TDs with JCU scoring last.  From about 2 minutes before end of the first half and the strip sack TD in the fourth quarter Mount dominated the game.  Like a true champion JCU capitalized on turnovers and was strong at the end.

JCU is a strong contender to win it all because they have a strong defense and strong offense.  Mount Union on the other hand isn't showing the level of consistency expected from Mount football, but when they are on they can be hard to beat.  Ask JCU. 

Craft_Beermeister,

Agree, If you look at the Stats for both Mary Hardin Baylor and the Raiders, they are close in many areas, point scored per game 52 to 48.2, defensive points allowed per 14.5 to 14.2, 3rd down conversions 48% to 50%. UMHB, however has been
consistent whereas the Raiders have not as you point out. Despite the porous defense against a top QB (T. Johnson),
I look for a big improvement against UMHB. Not sure it will be enough to get it done, but to reach the semi's with a young team bodes well for 2017. They a have a shot to reach the Stagg again, even though it may be a small one. vs. UMHB. 

They also played Linfield.  Twice.  And Wheaton.  Plus Hardin-Simmons.  Those are 4 of their 13 games against top notch competition. 

I don't think stat comparisons tell much for this game.

Pffft.    But Mount has played Alfred!   You know, the undefeated champs of the E-8!   The conference so tough that even Alabama couldn't make it thru.  That trumps Linfield and Wheaton combined!   Shoot, Mount gave up only 53 yards passing with 5 INT's against Alfred's great QB who just received East Region Player of the Year.   53 yards!   Are you kidding me?   That's crazy good!

Wait.   Did I read the box score wrong?   Johnson had 534 yards and 5 TD's with no picks?   Really? 

Never mind.

[Dr. Acula]

Congratulations to the All-North Region selections:

1st team:
Mitch Doraty
Brooks Jenkins
BJ Mitchell (North Region OPOY)
Mike Vidal

2nd team:
Charlie Dear

[SaintsFAN]

I will give you Linfield and MAYBE Wheaton. I am not saying Mount would have wiped the field with any of them - but I would not have been worried either.

Mount would have struggled with any team in the field that plays great defense and has a good offense. Obviously JCU is one of those teams as are most of the teams Dr Acula listed. Mount, despite the tradition, is going to struggle against MHB this week. The Cru has a Purple Power type defense and an explosive offense.

Everyone agrees that the Mount team is very young this year and aren't as dominate as they have been in past years, but other than the UWO game Mount Union gave JCU the most difficult time.  In that game After JCU was up 13-0 Mount's defenses forced JCU to go 3 and out a total of 8 times before JCU scored  a touchdown on a strip sack.  The game end with both teams going back and forth in driving for TDs with JCU scoring last.  From about 2 minutes before end of the first half and the strip sack TD in the fourth quarter Mount dominated the game.  Like a true champion JCU capitalized on turnovers and was strong at the end.

JCU is a strong contender to win it all because they have a strong defense and strong offense.  Mount Union on the other hand isn't showing the level of consistency expected from Mount football, but when they are on they can be hard to beat.  Ask JCU. 

Craft_Beermeister,

Agree, If you look at the Stats for both Mary Hardin Baylor and the Raiders, they are close in many areas, point scored per game 52 to 48.2, defensive points allowed per 14.5 to 14.2, 3rd down conversions 48% to 50%. UMHB, however has been
consistent whereas the Raiders have not as you point out. Despite the porous defense against a top QB (T. Johnson),
I look for a big improvement against UMHB. Not sure it will be enough to get it done, but to reach the semi's with a young team bodes well for 2017. They a have a shot to reach the Stagg again, even though it may be a small one. vs. UMHB. 

They also played Linfield.  Twice.  And Wheaton.  Plus Hardin-Simmons.  Those are 4 of their 13 games against top notch competition. 

I don't think stat comparisons tell much for this game.

Pffft.    But Mount has played Alfred!   You know, the undefeated champs of the E-8!   The conference so tough that even Alabama couldn't make it thru.  That trumps Linfield and Wheaton combined!   Shoot, Mount gave up only 53 yards passing with 5 INT's against Alfred's great QB who just received East Region Player of the Year.   53 yards!   Are you kidding me?   That's crazy good!

Wait.   Did I read the box score wrong?   Johnson had 534 yards and 5 TD's with no picks?   Really? 

Never mind.

To you:  all the K, sir.  All the K. 

[SaintsFAN]

Candle a candidate for the Cincinnati HC position?? 

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/university-of-cincinnati/2016/12/06/uc-football-search-down-2-3-candidates/95048084/


Personally, I'd hire Kerry Coombs from OSU. 

[D O.C.]

The three bears.
That's the funniest thing I've ever read on this page.

[Spurrier]

Candle a candidate for the Cincinnati HC position?? 

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/university-of-cincinnati/2016/12/06/uc-football-search-down-2-3-candidates/95048084/


Personally, I'd hire Kerry Coombs from OSU.

u are correct

[Toph]

I was in Belton about 3 years ago and stumbled upon a hole in the wall bar called "Standford's & Ben's" I believe it was 25 mins south of Belton near Round Rock, best beer and porridge selection I've ever seen. Not  sure if they are still in business but worth the drive.

Can I ask a real question? What is a "selection of porridge" and what makes it good?

[Sir Battlescars]

I was in Belton about 3 years ago and stumbled upon a hole in the wall bar called "Standford's & Ben's" I believe it was 25 mins south of Belton near Round Rock, best beer and porridge selection I've ever seen. Not  sure if they are still in business but worth the drive.

Can I ask a real question? What is a "selection of porridge" and what makes it good?

Umm? I think it's kind of like oatmeal, isn't it?

[Sir Battlescars]

Congratulations to the All-North Region selections:

1st team:
Mitch Doraty
Brooks Jenkins
BJ Mitchell (North Region OPOY)
Mike Vidal

2nd team:
Charlie Dear

? did I miss something this year?

[mr_mom]

In case you guys missed the latest from CBS Sports Ben Kercheval...

Winner -- John Carroll (again): You're darn right I'm dipping back down into the Division III ranks. As you may (or may not) recall earlier this year, John Carroll upset Mount Union 31-28. As far as lower level football is concerned, that's like beating Alabama. Well, John Carroll did it again in the DIII playoffs by upending Wisconsin-Whitewater 31-14. Again. that's like beating Ohio State. What I'm saying is John Carroll actually wants Bama.

+K funny!  Read that to my Bama-grad wife.  Might be the first time she understood the D3 world!

[Pat Coleman]

Congratulations to the All-North Region selections:

1st team:
Mitch Doraty
Brooks Jenkins
BJ Mitchell (North Region OPOY)
Mike Vidal

2nd team:
Charlie Dear

? did I miss something this year?

If not, then who?

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Congratulations to the All-North Region selections:

1st team:
Mitch Doraty
Brooks Jenkins
BJ Mitchell (North Region OPOY)
Mike Vidal

2nd team:
Charlie Dear

? did I miss something this year?

If not, then who?

BJ is Seventh in the nation in rushing and has scored 20 TDs.  Worthy of the honor.

[SaintsFAN]

I was in Belton about 3 years ago and stumbled upon a hole in the wall bar called "Standford's & Ben's" I believe it was 25 mins south of Belton near Round Rock, best beer and porridge selection I've ever seen. Not  sure if they are still in business but worth the drive.

Can I ask a real question? What is a "selection of porridge" and what makes it good?

I'm picturing a scene of breakfast at Golden Corral

[HScoach]

Congratulations to the All-North Region selections:

1st team:
Mitch Doraty
Brooks Jenkins
BJ Mitchell (North Region OPOY)
Mike Vidal

2nd team:
Charlie Dear

? did I miss something this year?

If not, then who?

Must be a really down year in the North Region.

[gizzmo13]

the real question here is why does a bar serve porridge, im disturbed by this.i cant focus on the game with all this porridge talk.