FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Dr. Acula]

I'd say it's at least a little controversial, Hansen.     I thought if Mount was better it was only by a very slim margin.  I thought they were very evenly matched.  The difference in the Mount/JCU game was turnovers.  JCU was the best defense Mount faced all year including UMHB, IMO.  They shut down Mount's running game, sacked Davis 7 times and forced 4 turnovers including one returned for a crucial score.  The outcome stunk for us, but that was a heavyweight fight between a couple big boys. 

My question for 2017 is how much, if at all, does the coaching staff shake up affect JCU?

[Raider 68]

I'd say it's at least a little controversial, Hansen.     I thought if Mount was better it was only by a very slim margin.  I thought they were very evenly matched.  The difference in the Mount/JCU game was turnovers.  JCU was the best defense Mount faced all year including UMHB, IMO.  They shut down Mount's running game, sacked Davis 7 times and forced 4 turnovers including one returned for a crucial score.  The outcome stunk for us, but that was a heavyweight fight between a couple big boys. 

My question for 2017 is how much, if at all, does the coaching staff shake up affect JCU?

Yes it will, when Coach Lance Leipold left UWW, it took a year or so for the new coach to regain their prominence. I see the same at JCU with the departure of Coach Arth, IMHO.

[emma17]

I'd say it's at least a little controversial, Hansen.     I thought if Mount was better it was only by a very slim margin.  I thought they were very evenly matched.  The difference in the Mount/JCU game was turnovers.  JCU was the best defense Mount faced all year including UMHB, IMO.  They shut down Mount's running game, sacked Davis 7 times and forced 4 turnovers including one returned for a crucial score.  The outcome stunk for us, but that was a heavyweight fight between a couple big boys. 

My question for 2017 is how much, if at all, does the coaching staff shake up affect JCU?

Yes it will, when Coach Lance Leipold left UWW, it took a year or so for the new coach to regain their prominence. I see the same at JCU with the departure of Coach Arth, IMHO.

I wish that were true 68. UWW is going into year 3 hoping to regain prominence, especially in relation to the OAC.

[JCUStreaks70]

I'd say it's at least a little controversial, Hansen.     I thought if Mount was better it was only by a very slim margin.  I thought they were very evenly matched.  The difference in the Mount/JCU game was turnovers.  JCU was the best defense Mount faced all year including UMHB, IMO.  They shut down Mount's running game, sacked Davis 7 times and forced 4 turnovers including one returned for a crucial score.  The outcome stunk for us, but that was a heavyweight fight between a couple big boys. 

My question for 2017 is how much, if at all, does the coaching staff shake up affect JCU?

Yes it will, when Coach Lance Leipold left UWW, it took a year or so for the new coach to regain their prominence. I see the same at JCU with the departure of Coach Arth, IMHO.

I wish that were true 68. UWW is going into year 3 hoping to regain prominence, especially in relation to the OAC.

Coach Finotti and quite a few of the Coaches came out to Chicago last week, and met with a bunch of the Football Alumni who live here; and I have to say, I was very impressed.

Don't get me wrong, the departure of Arth was hard for us, and I think it may take a year to "recover", but I honestly, believe that there will not be as drastic as others may think. First, quite a few players on the team played under him at St. Ed's. Second, being able to have the trip to Spain last month certainly helps with the bonding.

I definitely see us as an 8 or 9 win team this year, but only time will tell.

[hsbsballcoach7]

I usually like the changes to Mounts uniforms, but not sure I like this helmet change.
https://twitter.com/umufb_equipment/status/876588465634385920

[edward de vere]

Congrats to (apparently) the hardest working man in show business.

http://the-review.com/mount%20union%20sports/2017/06/16/mtus-reich-named-d3sida-president

[Dr. Acula]

I usually like the changes to Mounts uniforms, but not sure I like this helmet change.
https://twitter.com/umufb_equipment/status/876588465634385920

Wow, that M is yuuuuge.  I don't recall how many games they wore the black helmets last year.  One?  Two? 

[Sherburne]

I usually like the changes to Mounts uniforms, but not sure I like this helmet change.
https://twitter.com/umufb_equipment/status/876588465634385920

Wow, that M is yuuuuge.  I don't recall how many games they wore the black helmets last year.  One?  Two?

yuuuuge and ugggleeee

Sherb

[Dr. Acula]

I'd say it's at least a little controversial, Hansen.     I thought if Mount was better it was only by a very slim margin.  I thought they were very evenly matched.  The difference in the Mount/JCU game was turnovers.  JCU was the best defense Mount faced all year including UMHB, IMO.  They shut down Mount's running game, sacked Davis 7 times and forced 4 turnovers including one returned for a crucial score.  The outcome stunk for us, but that was a heavyweight fight between a couple big boys. 

My question for 2017 is how much, if at all, does the coaching staff shake up affect JCU?

Yes it will, when Coach Lance Leipold left UWW, it took a year or so for the new coach to regain their prominence. I see the same at JCU with the departure of Coach Arth, IMHO.

I wish that were true 68. UWW is going into year 3 hoping to regain prominence, especially in relation to the OAC.

Coach Finotti and quite a few of the Coaches came out to Chicago last week, and met with a bunch of the Football Alumni who live here; and I have to say, I was very impressed.

Don't get me wrong, the departure of Arth was hard for us, and I think it may take a year to "recover", but I honestly, believe that there will not be as drastic as others may think. First, quite a few players on the team played under him at St. Ed's. Second, being able to have the trip to Spain last month certainly helps with the bonding.

I definitely see us as an 8 or 9 win team this year, but only time will tell.

UWO is obviously as tough an opener as you can schedule.  Even with that I'd still say 8-2 is worst case and I wouldn't be surprised if they went 9-1.  Hansen's numbers seem to agree as well.  Not a bad spot when that's your recovery season!

[Dr. Acula]

I usually like the changes to Mounts uniforms, but not sure I like this helmet change.
https://twitter.com/umufb_equipment/status/876588465634385920

Wow, that M is yuuuuge.  I don't recall how many games they wore the black helmets last year.  One?  Two?

yuuuuge and ugggleeee

Sherb

Is that font an old one they used back in the day?  If so, then I get it.  If not, then I don't like it.  I'd rather they just went with the block M they use for baseball.

[mikefln]

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UWO is obviously as tough an opener as you can schedule.  Even with that I'd still say 8-2 is worst case and I wouldn't be surprised if they went 9-1.  Hansen's numbers seem to agree as well.  Not a bad spot when that's your recovery season!
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Hi everyone. My nephew is making his way to JCU next fall, obviously the Mount Union game is huge, and it sounds like this UWO is a big one also.  What other games should be good ones to attend home or away?  Also what is the tailgating scene like at JCU?  If i was to decide to stay (coming from Pittsburgh so it could easily be a day trip) what/where are  the better places to stay and eat?  Any information will be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you,

Mike

[Dr. Acula]

If you're planning on going to JCU games the UWO and Mount games will be by far the best.  Those will be like playoff games in terms of the competitiveness and talent.  The other 8 games JCU will probably win pretty easily I'd think.  I'll let the JCU guys speak to the other questions as I don't know much.

[Onward on, John Carroll]

UWO is obviously as tough an opener as you can schedule.  Even with that I'd still say 8-2 is worst case and I wouldn't be surprised if they went 9-1.  Hansen's numbers seem to agree as well.  Not a bad spot when that's your recovery season!

Outlandish.  BW and ONU both took us to the wire last season and I would not be surprised if they or whomever is considered the "next tier" of the OAC did it again this season.   I would be very surprised (and disappointed) if anyone outside of these 4 teams gave us much of a game.  However, I would not be surprised if these 4 games resulted in 3 or even 4  losses. 

Hi everyone. My nephew is making his way to JCU next fall, obviously the Mount Union game is huge, and it sounds like this UWO is a big one also.  What other games should be good ones to attend home or away? 

Welcome to the family, Mike.  As I hinted at above, if I were looking to attend the better games, I would obviously attend Weeks 1 and 10, UWO and Mount, as well as week 2 AT BW and 10/14 at home against  ONU. 

Also what is the tailgating scene like at JCU?  If i was to decide to stay (coming from Pittsburgh so it could easily be a day trip) what/where are  the better places to stay and eat?  Any information will be greatly appreciated. 

As far as the OAC goes, the JCU tailgate scene is not bad but it is a little different.  Most of the tailgating is in the form a school-sponsored tailgate on the tennis courts over looking the stadium fore the 2 or so hours before kick-off.  I believe they all other tailgates but they are rarer outside of the Mount Union game. Here is a link to some information describing the tailgate last year: http://www.jcusports.com/sports/2007/9/27/tickets.aspx?path=tick
Mount games typically draw very large tailgates from both sides of the field and it is a little more of a big game feel/big tailgate scene that usual.  Non-Mount games, most people head to the tennis courts where there is beer and a good time to be had.

If you wanted to stay the night, here is a link to the hotels nearest JCU:
http://sites.jcu.edu/admission/pages/visit/directions/hotels/
I'd stay at Hyatt Place at Legacy Village but they are all nice choices.  Glidden House near CWRU is nice if you and the wife are looking for a something different

As for places to eat, Pizzazz is a decent bar/pizza/Italian joint that sits at the foot of campus.  You cannot go wrong there.  That said, there are a tone of chains and good local restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive.

[JCUStreaks70]

UWO is obviously as tough an opener as you can schedule.  Even with that I'd still say 8-2 is worst case and I wouldn't be surprised if they went 9-1.  Hansen's numbers seem to agree as well.  Not a bad spot when that's your recovery season!
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Hi everyone. My nephew is making his way to JCU next fall, obviously the Mount Union game is huge, and it sounds like this UWO is a big one also.  What other games should be good ones to attend home or away?  Also what is the tailgating scene like at JCU?  If i was to decide to stay (coming from Pittsburgh so it could easily be a day trip) what/where are  the better places to stay and eat?  Any information will be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you,

Mike
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Mike,

Welcome to Streak Nation!

I can assist with any and all of your football and tailgating needs. As far as the first question, the three home games not UWO or UMU, are all interchangeable. If I were to say one to attend, I would say Homecoming versus Wilmington, because there is always a lot going on around campus that weekend. I am forgoing coming out for it this year, and making the trip from Chicago in November for Mount.

As far as tailgating, yes the school does sponsor a tailgate on the tennis courts, right next to the field, and that can be a good time. However, I prefer to tailgate in either the Belvoir or Dolan lots myself.

The Belvoir lot right across the street is technically for JCU fans, while the Dolan Lot is for Away fans. As I'm sure you can imagine, only a couple teams really deem this to be useful, because a lot of away teams don't travel all that well.

The school has zero issue with tailgating, as long as you don't block driving lanes on the Lot, and keep your beverages in a cup. They do say you have to stop tailgating right at kickoff, I've never seen that enforced. Usually, I don't even get into the game until near the end of the first, because I run into former teammates, classmates and friends on my walk to the stadium who are still tailgating.

You will see some tailgates (generally young alumni) who just park the car, take out the cooler, and nothing else. But you will also see the DI Spread of Tailgates, complete with tents, tables, grills and chairs.

My best piece of advice, is get to campus by 10:30, and if you have multiple cars, pull in together to ensure you all park next to each other.

Once again welcome to Streak Nation! Proud to have you join the ranks!

Onward On!

[mikefln]

Thanks for the info guys.