FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Dr. Acula]

There's a reason they do that with Powell.  I don't know what it is, but my hunch is we may find out why at a later date against a better team.  They don't do random.  Everything has a purpose.

[WRMUalum13]

There's a reason they do that with Powell.  I don't know what it is, but my hunch is we may find out why at a later date against a better team.  They don't do random.  Everything has a purpose.

Great point, I shouldn't underestimate the cleverness of a Kehres team. I noticed that Powell threw a pass when he was in so it's more than just wildcat. Maybe it'll be something where Powell and fulford will be on the field at the same time and we won't know who's going to throw. Something like the  3 qb system Princeton used in 2013 where 3 qbs were on the field at the same time and they would basically just switch positons constantly.

I could be over thinking it though , In 2013-2014 I was convinced they were going to run a trick play where Burke would line up at wide receiver and have namdar or Scott be Qb and that never happened.

Either way it will be fun to watch the playbook expand a bit as the season goes on, that two back formation will be nasty with JEM and Petro.

[HScoach]

^  expect to see the 2 RB in the playoffs when they're struggling to protect Fulford.  The easiest way to shore the pass protection in a spread is to replace a WR with a 2nd RB.   Also opens up the ability to run misdirection/counters to slow down the D-line.

[Desertraider]

There's a reason they do that with Powell.  I don't know what it is, but my hunch is we may find out why at a later date against a better team.  They don't do random.  Everything has a purpose.

Has someone been watching the Bourne series again? However - it is very true. Using Powell the way they do has a purpose and may reveal itself in the semis, perhaps sooner - jcu? I know jcu seems down but I really want Mount to put everything into that game - play it like there is no other game and use every single weapon and play in the arsenal. God - if I am still ticked about last year, can't even imagine how some of the players feel.

[WRMUalum13]

There's a reason they do that with Powell.  I don't know what it is, but my hunch is we may find out why at a later date against a better team.  They don't do random.  Everything has a purpose.

Has someone been watching the Bourne series again? However - it is very true. Using Powell the way they do has a purpose and may reveal itself in the semis, perhaps sooner - jcu? I know jcu seems down but I really want Mount to put everything into that game - play it like there is no other game and use every single weapon and play in the arsenal. God - if I am still ticked about last year, can't even imagine how some of the players feel.

I see your point but Based on how JCU fared against ONU And Berg, I don't think Mount's gonna need to use half the plays in their arsenal to pay JCU back

[Desertraider]

There's a reason they do that with Powell.  I don't know what it is, but my hunch is we may find out why at a later date against a better team.  They don't do random.  Everything has a purpose.

Has someone been watching the Bourne series again? However - it is very true. Using Powell the way they do has a purpose and may reveal itself in the semis, perhaps sooner - jcu? I know jcu seems down but I really want Mount to put everything into that game - play it like there is no other game and use every single weapon and play in the arsenal. God - if I am still ticked about last year, can't even imagine how some of the players feel.

I see your point but Based on how JCU fared against ONU And Berg, I don't think Mount's gonna need to use half the plays in their arsenal to pay JCU back

Don't care how jcu fared against anyone else. jcu will be ready to play - fired up - giving everything to try and show last year wasn't (even though it was!) a fluke. I expect Mount to play it like everyother game - it is the only game, there was no game before and there is no game after. I wish I could get into the comparative game stuff (Berg pounded jcu, Mount destroyed Berg, ergo Mount nukes jcu) - but I can't. Some teams are just geared for some other teams. Besides - jcu already cleared the first hurdle while Berg ran smack into it and collapsed - they showed they could play with Mount and then beat them. Checkmark in the mental focus column. Oh well - must not overlook Wilmington. A solid team with a good...game of some kind...and I really need to look at some stats on them. 

[gizzmo13]

I like the qb switch for a play or two. Just another wrinkle for other teams to worry about. Powell can throw too. There's a reason he transferred from a school where he was playing a lot to a school he knew he probably wasn't going to start let alone play significant time.. If this team continues to grow and stays focused, I'll see you all in Salem one last time..

[merlecanlas]

Speaking of QBs was anyone else confused when Robert Powell randomly came in for a series in the 2nd quarter last week. Was Fulford having equipment issues or something?

Powell isn't the backup QB.  He's the wildcat QB.  He's come in a few times during the first half of games.  Powell comes in and its time to run the football

That's interesting thanks for the info Merle. It seems a bit redundant to have a wildcat package in a zone read offense with an already mobile qb though doesn't it? I know Powell is faster but switching from a mobile qb to a slightly more mobile qb doesn't seem like it should affect the defensive scheme a whole lot

I think, with no disrespect to Powell, that you would much rather have Powell taking those hits than Fulford in a regular season game.  I'm sure that package gets plenty of reps with Fulford at QB Sun-Fri. 

[section13raiderfan]

Did you ever consider that having Powell on this team is better than another team having him on theirs?  I believe the term is "stashing". Its a smart thing to do. I dont worry about Powell at the reins in any game.  Does anybody see a potential gamebreaker at kick returner that currently does not serve in that capacity? I think I do.

[SaintsFAN]

There's a reason they do that with Powell.  I don't know what it is, but my hunch is we may find out why at a later date against a better team.  They don't do random.  Everything has a purpose.

UMHB's best offense was QB-power plays in the Stagg Bowl against UW-O.  I agree 100% this is preparation for playoff football.

[merlecanlas]

Did you ever consider that having Powell on this team is better than another team having him on theirs?  I believe the term is "stashing". Its a smart thing to do. I dont worry about Powell at the reins in any game.  Does anybody see a potential gamebreaker at kick returner that currently does not serve in that capacity? I think I do.

Mount's been receiving about two kickoffs per game, its hard to get a read.  Ruth sure looks like an all-american punt returner though.

Powell has a qb rating of 256.7 to Fulford's 256.6, do we have a qb controversy on our hands at Mount?  Wilmington week blows

[merlecanlas]

In a world where regional rankings matter and Mount doesn't have the past year postseason tiebreaker any longer.  I feel that Mount is safe in the quest for a top two overall seed (UMHB as the other).  But UW-O might have a legitimate gripe since they were in the title game last year. 

My questions (and maybe its only for Pat or Wally_Wabash)

1) Does Mount have an advantage for being 10-0 while UW-O would only be 9-0 (8-0 really)?
2)  Heidelberg should be regional ranked at 9-1, does ONU have a shot at being Regionally ranked at 8-2?  Giving Mount two RRO, which would obviously help.  I'm not sure UWO can get to two without UWW, UWL, or UW-Stout sneaking into the regional rankings at 7-3

After being the Road Raiders last year, I think Mount would love to be back at home for the duration of the playoffs.

Exciting time of year

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

In a world where regional rankings matter and Mount doesn't have the past year postseason tiebreaker any longer.  I feel that Mount is safe in the quest for a top two overall seed (UMHB as the other).  But UW-O might have a legitimate gripe since they were in the title game last year. 

My questions (and maybe its only for Pat or Wally_Wabash)

1) Does Mount have an advantage for being 10-0 while UW-O would only be 9-0 (8-0 really)?
2)  Heidelberg should be regional ranked at 9-1, does ONU have a shot at being Regionally ranked at 8-2?  Giving Mount two RRO, which would obviously help.  I'm not sure UWO can get to two without UWW, UWL, or UW-Stout sneaking into the regional rankings at 7-3

After being the Road Raiders last year, I think Mount would love to be back at home for the duration of the playoffs.

Exciting time of year

If Mount Union wins out, I would be surprised if they didn't have home field advantage through the Quarterfinals.  If they stay ranked #2, they would probably have home in Semis (if they make it that far).

[Pat Coleman]

In a world where regional rankings matter and Mount doesn't have the past year postseason tiebreaker any longer.  I feel that Mount is safe in the quest for a top two overall seed (UMHB as the other).  But UW-O might have a legitimate gripe since they were in the title game last year. 

My questions (and maybe its only for Pat or Wally_Wabash)

1) Does Mount have an advantage for being 10-0 while UW-O would only be 9-0 (8-0 really)?
2)  Heidelberg should be regional ranked at 9-1, does ONU have a shot at being Regionally ranked at 8-2?  Giving Mount two RRO, which would obviously help.  I'm not sure UWO can get to two without UWW, UWL, or UW-Stout sneaking into the regional rankings at 7-3

After being the Road Raiders last year, I think Mount would love to be back at home for the duration of the playoffs.

Exciting time of year

On the first point, no, not really. The committee looks at all unbeaten teams the same, whether it's 10-0 or otherwise.

I haven't dug too far into the regional ranking possibilities in the North yet, but right now, 2-loss ONU is unlikely. However, after Week 11, that could change once the CCIW and NCAC sort themselves out.

[Mr. Ypsi]

In a world where regional rankings matter and Mount doesn't have the past year postseason tiebreaker any longer.  I feel that Mount is safe in the quest for a top two overall seed (UMHB as the other).  But UW-O might have a legitimate gripe since they were in the title game last year. 

My questions (and maybe its only for Pat or Wally_Wabash)

1) Does Mount have an advantage for being 10-0 while UW-O would only be 9-0 (8-0 really)?
2)  Heidelberg should be regional ranked at 9-1, does ONU have a shot at being Regionally ranked at 8-2?  Giving Mount two RRO, which would obviously help.  I'm not sure UWO can get to two without UWW, UWL, or UW-Stout sneaking into the regional rankings at 7-3

After being the Road Raiders last year, I think Mount would love to be back at home for the duration of the playoffs.

Exciting time of year

If Mount Union wins out, I would be surprised if they didn't have home field advantage through the Quarterfinals.  If they stay ranked #2, they would probably have home in Semis (if they make it that far).

The d3football.com ranking at #2 is of course irrelevant.  I have no idea how UMU and UWO would compare in the official criteria, though UWO would have that trump card of going further last year (among undefeated teams who are otherwise equal).