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[MUC57]

Craft Beermeister

It was a great list you posted. Makes it available to anyone. It has to be a partial list. If you knew every name that should be on the list, you would be sitting on the mountain top and would have the answers to every question in the universe. Good job! ☠🏈

[joelmama]

Interesting story about Mount Union's coaching traditions on ESPN.com today!

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/23918366/how-mount-union-became-college-football-newest-cradle-coaches

Also a nice little shout out to JCU and for the team from the other side of Cleveland that masquerades as a clogged toilet 

Mount Union is truly a cradle for football coaches. Below is a partial list of people who have played or coached at Mount Union and are now either coaches or working in football

Dwayne Aaron, Malone University (Ohio)
Robbie Aldinger, Southern Illinois University
Tony Alford, Ohio State University
Dan Allen, University at Buffalo (N.Y.)
Tyler Alwardt, Chippewa Valley H.S. (Mich.)
Charlie Avila, University of Mount Union
Brian Bailey, Ball State University
Beau Balderson, Marlington H.S. (Ohio)
Dan Blume, Thiel College (Pa.)
Eric Brock, Green H.S. (Ohio)
Zac Bruney, Wheeling Jesuit University
Ed Bubonics, Solon H.S. (Ohio)
Tony Buckler, Nordonia H.S. (Ohio)
Matt Campbell, Iowa State University
Jason Candle, University of Toldeo
Dom Capers, Green Bay Packers (retired)
Matt Caponi, West Virginia University
Nick Ciani, Madison H.S. (Ohio)
Ricky Ciccone, University of Toledo
Shawn Collins, University of Mount Union
Nick Cook, Chicago Christian H.S. (Ill.)
Scott Coy, Norwayne H.S. (Ohio)
Jeff Craddock, Tarboro H.S. (N.C.)
Kollyn Crenshaw, Washington & Jefferson (Pa.)
James Daniels, University at Buffalo (N.Y.)
Moe Daniska, Canton McKinley H.S. (Ohio)
Geoff Dartt, University of Mount Union
Marcello DeAngelis, Parma Valley Forge H.S. (Ohio)
Mike Demster, United Local H.S. (Ohio)
Brett Ekkens, University of Akron
Mike Elder, Avon H.S. (Ohio)
Daryl Ely, University of Mount Union
Sean Fisher, Indiana University
Brian Flinn, Villanova University
Anthony Frate, Wren H.S. (S.C.)
Bob Frey, Lindenwood University (Ill.)
Tyler Funk, Indiana State University
Aarik Gault, Hanover College (Ind.)
Mike Gibbons, Medina Highland H.S. (Ohio)
Matt Gildersleeve, University of Akron
Jon Gonell, University of Mount Union
Alex Grinch, Ohio State University
Phil Guard, Georgia Southern University
Paul Gulling, University of Mount Union
Jason Hall, Westlake H.S. (Ohio)
Mike Hallett, University of Toledo
Judd Harrold, Avon H.S. (Ohio)
Ben Hart, Methodist University (N.C.)
EJ Henderson, Cornell University (N.Y.)
Kelechi Ibeh, Bloomfield H.S. (N.J.)
Adam Indorf, Norwayne H.S. (Ohio)
Brooks Jenkins, University of Mount Union
Brent Johnson, Marysville H.S. (Ohio)
Chris Kappas, University of Mount Union
Matt Keith, St. Scholastica University (Minn.)
Tim Kennedy, SUNY-Morrisville
James Kent, St. Lawrence University (N.Y.)
Jason Knapp, Wadsworth H.s. (Ohio)
Matt Kostelnik, Avon Lake H.S. (Ohio)
Derek Leach, Shenandoah H.S. (Ohio)
Jason Lewis, Heidelberg University
Jim Lunardi, Ravenna H.S. (Ohio)
Josh Ludwig, East Liverpool H.S. (Ohio)
Judd Lutz, Tiffin Columbian H.S. (Ohio)
Ron Lynn, Stanford University (retired)
Ryan Magary, Avon H.S. (Ohio)
Tom Manning, Indianapolis Colts
Brett McLean, Saint Clairsville H.S. (Ohio)
Steve McNeely, Guilford College (N.C.)
Austin Mercer, Centre (Ky.) College
Kyle Miller, University of Mount Union
George Momirovic, Tennessee Titans
Don Montgomery, University of Mount Union
Logan Nemeth, Concord University (W.Va.)
Dean Paul, Ohio Northern University
B.J. Payne, Hilton Head H.S. (S.C.)
Mike Pechac, Indiana University
Larry Pinto, Mayfield H.S. (Ohio) (retired)
Ed Pollock, Mentor H.S. (Ohio)
Joe Prevesk, Benedictine H.S. (Ohio)
Erik Raeburn, Savannah State University
Vic Ricketts, Aurora H.S. (Ohio)
Aaron Robinson, Gonzaga Prep H.S. (D.C.)
Nick Rodriguez, University of Mount Union
Bill Rychel, Savannah State University
A.J. Sarbaugh, Fairless H.S. (Ohio)
Dave Sartin, Michigan Tech University
Jay Sawvel, Wake Forest University
Mike Schuff, Thiel College (Pa.)
Taurice Scott, Alliance H.S.
Ben Shenk, Massillon Perry H.S. (Ohio)
Mike Sirianni, Washington & Jefferson (Pa.)
Nick Sirianni, Indianapolis Colts
Arthur Smith, Wesley (Del.) College
Dave Smith, Otterbein University
John Smith, Massillon Jackson H.S. (Ohio)
Max Smith, Boca Ciega H.S. (Fla.)
Bob Spaite, Columbiana H.S. (Ohio)
Troy Starr, Mount Miguel H.S. (Calif.)
Luke Summers, Ferrum College (Va.)
Justin Todd, Wadsworth H.S. (Ohio)
Jim Tsilimos, Lisbon David Anderson H.S. (Ohio) (retired)
Brian Tyla, Stow H.S. (Ohio)
Corey Unckrich, Alliance H.S.
Keith Wakefield, Massillon Perry H.S. (Ohio)
Jon Wallace, Green H.S. (Ohio)
Ed Warriner, University of Michigan
Ross Watson, University of Toledo
Stan Watson, Texas A&M University
Josh Weber, Lipscomb Academy (Tenn.)
Jesse Wells, Shenandoah H.S. (Ohio)
Josh Wells, Rocky River H.S. (Ohio)
Brian Wervey, Aurora H.S. (Ohio)
Matt Williamson, Urbana University (Ohio)
Jeff Wojtowicz, University of Mount Union
Dan Wondolowski, Parma Holy Name H.S. (Ohio)
Chas Yoder, Martins Ferry H.S. (Ohio)
Mike Yurcich, Oklahoma State University
Jim Zebrowski, University at Buffalo

I do not see anyone named Kehres on that list?

[MUC57]

Since it's the off-season, and we don't have much to talk about, I'll pose a question.
What ever happened to "Merle"? Is he locked up? Has he left the country? Is he in a place for those people that, let's say, need help? Could he be posting under an alias?
Where in the world is "Merle"? Any info will be held in the strictest confidence. Just post it on this board. Thank you for your consideration. ☠🏈🤔

[Craft_Beermeister]

Since it's the off-season, and we don't have much to talk about, I'll pose a question.
What ever happened to "Merle"? Is he locked up? Has he left the country? Is he in a place for those people that, let's say, need help? Could he be posting under an alias?
Where in the world is "Merle"? Any info will be held in the strictest confidence. Just post it on this board. Thank you for your consideration. ☠🏈🤔

Merle did kind of go dark after he got the best of Frankie

[purple]

 Some of you may recall the fanfare, even glee, certain media outlets reported the arrest of , "a former Mount Union football player"  on multiple Rape charges in 2017 in Alliance. Turns out the young man was innocent of all those offenses. The Stark County Grand Jury declined to indict the boy on two of the Rape charges and dismissed those two cases. The remaining charge was indicted as a lesser offense, but the prosecutors dismissed that charge as well this week. Turns out he was innocent. Much Ado About Nothing.
In a separate case involving him, jury selection began last week. The case involved his possessing marijuana and attempting to flush it down the toilet when police arrived. Jury selection was remarkable. Twelve jurors openly stated they felt prosecution involving small amounts of pot was a ridiculous waste of taxpayer money and criminal justice resources. They were excused. Finally, the State reduced the charges and agreed the young man should not serve jail time.
Now 23 , the young man wants to return to school somewhere and play football.

[MUC57]

purple

Glad you pointed that out. Big story in today's Alliance Review and The Canton Repository. NO JAIL TIME. Good job, purple! ☠🏈

[theaprof]

Some of you may recall the fanfare, even glee, certain media outlets reported the arrest of , "a former Mount Union football player"  on multiple Rape charges in 2017 in Alliance. Turns out the young man was innocent of all those offenses. The Stark County Grand Jury declined to indict the boy on two of the Rape charges and dismissed those two cases. The remaining charge was indicted as a lesser offense, but the prosecutors dismissed that charge as well this week. Turns out he was innocent. Much Ado About Nothing.
In a separate case involving him, jury selection began last week. The case involved his possessing marijuana and attempting to flush it down the toilet when police arrived. Jury selection was remarkable. Twelve jurors openly stated they felt prosecution involving small amounts of pot was a ridiculous waste of taxpayer money and criminal justice resources. They were excused. Finally, the State reduced the charges and agreed the young man should not serve jail time.
Now 23 , the young man wants to return to school somewhere and play football.

Since I was not involved in the situation I have no idea whether he was innocent or not but I think saying that he was "innocent", based on the newspaper article, is a bit of a stretch--re-read the article--I'm attaching the pertinent quote:

"Kristen Mlinar, an assistant Stark County prosecutor, said the woman who accused Hargrove of sexual battery no longer wanted to pursue prosecution and undergo the trauma of testifying. The woman had been a Mount Union student when she told police in 2017 that Hargrove assaulted her off campus while she was intoxicated, according to court records.

"The victim did not want to go forward anymore," Mlinar said. "She wanted it behind her. She just wanted to move on with her life."

That is not the same as innocent--it just means that he isn't being prosecuted--big difference.

[edward de vere]

There are passionate Mount Union supporters who don't check their objectivity at the stadium gates.  HSCoach springs immediately to mind but there are a number of others.

Unfortunately, Purple isn't one of those others.

[raiderguy]

Just in case someone missed the D III championship game last year I found a schedule on ESPN U on July 2@5 PM for a replay. I happened to be awake last Thursday night at 2am and saw the last 25 minutes of the game. Enjoy!

[MUC57]

theaprof said it best. Not being prosecuted is not the same as innocent. I applaud the fact that "purple" brought up the story. Saying he was innocent is wrong. No jail time is a fact.
Edward, objectivity comes from many directions. Oh well, Go Raiders!

[Pat Coleman]

Some of you may recall the fanfare, even glee, certain media outlets reported the arrest of , "a former Mount Union football player"  on multiple Rape charges in 2017 in Alliance.

Based on Purple's past posts and the like, I just figure I should point that we were not among those media outlets.

[purple]

 I am very surprised. Surely you gentlemen believe in the presumption of innocence. This is much more than a catchy phrase. It is what separates our system of justice from all others, and is the bedrock Constitutional Right we fortunate Americans enjoy. He came out no worse than he went in. He was accused. He was presumed innocent upon his plea of Not Guilty. The charges were dismissed. I bet if one of your friends or loved ones came to you and said they were innocent you would believe them.  Would you presume them innocent?  Or would you say to them , "Sure kid, ain't we all."  I am astonished. How sad none of you would be able to sit on a jury. You just don't believe in the presumption of innocence. It's just a saying to you.

[purple]

 What can the Prosecutor say? Should she criticize the police Detective who investigated the case?  What proof there was that justified charging three counts of Rape?  Maybe explain why the last of the three got Indicted at all if the alleged victim was wavering. Maybe, just maybe, defense counsel called the State's bluff. Maybe she was lying all along? The alleged victim is a witness; not the State, or the representative of the State. She doesn't get to make the call if the case is prosecuted. She doesn't get to decide if she wants to come testify or not. Period. The Prosecutor does. Period. It's the oldest dodge in the book. Just this time the State is using it. It's called  "blame it on the victim." Looks like there is enough egg on the faces of the police detective and the prosecutor to make an omelet for twelve.

[edward de vere]

I know nothing about the details of the case and am not commenting on the details of the case.  I am merely pointing out that you have never given the appearance of being a dispassionate observer of Mount Union football, especially when it comes to legal issues.

Passionate?  Yes.  Dispassionate? No.

[wally_wabash]

Some of you may recall the fanfare, even glee, certain media outlets reported the arrest of , "a former Mount Union football player"  on multiple Rape charges in 2017 in Alliance.

You have receipts?  Because I don't think any media reports on sexual assault with fanfare or glee.