FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

The Field is done:

https://twitter.com/purpleraiders/status/1423439261794189314?s=20

[Raider 68]

The Field is done:

https://twitter.com/purpleraiders/status/1423439261794189314?s=20

Nice, thanks K & J

[Craft_Beermeister]

We're getting close, Raider fans (actually, all OAC fans)

The team begins the 2021 Season on August 10 with meetings, physicals etc. On the field practice begins on August 12.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, new turf is being installed in Mount Union Stadium. The purple end zones look really sharp. (And don't forget, our stadium is the oldest college stadium in Ohio).

Although the season hasn't even started, and as Larry Kehres always  said, "Only the last poll matters", some fun stuff is appearing in the media.

For example, several polls, I think three, pick Mount to win it all. The Raiders are followed by the usual cast of teams - UMHB, St. John's, UW-Whitewater, North Central (not in any particular order), and ...... Never Mind! You all know the others in the top 25.
One sporting group, whose name escapes me right now, ranked the QB's in Dlll. Our own Braxton Plunk was listed as the number one QB in Dlll.
Another group picked it's pre-season All - American teams. Plunk and wide receiver Wayne Ruby made the first team.

Some of the players are already on campus, working out. Some helped our local library by moving books for the annual book sale. Looks like we're starting to put together a team.

At this point, probably all meaningless, but fun to look at. It all helps to get us ready for another season of football - a "REAL" season.
All the above for what it's worth, if anything. In the meantime, GO RAIDERS!

I heard that a guy that knows a lot about Mount Union football and a thing or two about QB play said that Braxton was the best QB he has watched in over 25 years.

[MUC57]

Here we go again, sport fans-

AS K & J's Dad said earlier, the new turf is on the field (minor clean-up only remaining). It looks really sharp. Living only a few blocks away allowed me to watch the progress daily. I've always thought we had one of the nicest stadiums in Dlll. (I recall watching high school and college games there in the late 40's. Damn, I'm old.

Tomorrow, the team will begin testing and physicals. On Thursday, they will be on the field (do you hear the fight song?) Getting close!!

On September 4, the season begins as The Purple Raiders travel to New Wilmington, Pennsylvania to take on Westminster College of the President's Athletic Conference. The Titan's are the defending conference champion and have been projected to win their conference this year. This conference has been dominated by Washington & Jefferson (Mike Sirianni-Head Coach) for years so Westminster will certainly be a change. Could give The Raiders a good test to start 2021.
(On the other hand, at the risk of sounding cocky, why would you want to start your season by playing Mount Union? Please excuse me-I bleed purple!)

On Mount to victory, onward to the goal
Cheer for our team today, make the echoes roll
Hail to our colors true, the purple and white
On Mount to victory so let's fight, fight, fight.

I can almost hear it. Can you?

GO RAIDERS! The very best to you in 2021

[Desertraider]

I made a trip to campus the other day. Hit the bookstore and was shocked by the absence of merchandise. It looks like what you expect 2 weeks into summer term when none of the new stuff will arrive for a couple months. Turns out Barnes and Noble is now running the bookstore. From a book standpoint its fine - from a merchandise standpoint it blows. Now everything in Mounts store will look like everything  in everyone else's store - but it will say Mount Union. And the worst part is....the staff have no say in ordering (as in they don't know what's coming or when it will get there). Lovely.

[Raider 68]

I made a trip to campus the other day. Hit the bookstore and was shocked by the absence of merchandise. It looks like what you expect 2 weeks into summer term when none of the new stuff will arrive for a couple months. Turns out Barnes and Noble is now running the bookstore. From a book standpoint its fine - from a merchandise standpoint it blows. Now everything in Mounts store will look like everything  in everyone else's store - but it will say Mount Union. And the worst part is....the staff have no say in ordering (as in they don't know what's coming or when it will get there). Lovely.

I do not understand the decision here if the store has downplayed merchandise. The website shows nothing, very disappointing
to say the least!

[MUC57]

I didn't think the bookstore was that bad, but that's just me!

Go Bookstore and Go Raiders!   

[JCUStreaks70]

I didn't think the bookstore was that bad, but that's just me!

Go Bookstore and Go Raiders!   

Here's a link for merchandise you can buy online....

https://www.bkstr.com/johncarrollstore/shop/clothing-accessories/men/t-shirts-tanks-men

[BillyRayJimBob]

I didn't think the bookstore was that bad, but that's just me!

Go Bookstore and Go Raiders!   

Here's a link for merchandise you can buy online....

https://www.bkstr.com/johncarrollstore/shop/clothing-accessories/men/t-shirts-tanks-men

Huh ... That link took me to Goodwill Industries.  Huh.

[MUC57]

I didn't think the bookstore was that bad, but that's just me!

Go Bookstore and Go Raiders!   

Here's a link for merchandise you can buy online....

https://www.bkstr.com/johncarrollstore/shop/clothing-accessories/men/t-shirts-tanks-men

70

Thanks for the link. Very nice selection. But where was the National Championship Merchandise? You know, 13 Big Ones. I mean where....... Oops, never mind!
Oh well, you tried. (or was that really the Goodwill Indutries site?)
Anywho, Go Streaks and Go Raiders! See you September 25 in University Heights?   

[JCUStreaks70]

I didn't think the bookstore was that bad, but that's just me!

Go Bookstore and Go Raiders!   

Here's a link for merchandise you can buy online....

https://www.bkstr.com/johncarrollstore/shop/clothing-accessories/men/t-shirts-tanks-men

70

Thanks for the link. Very nice selection. But where was the National Championship Merchandise? You know, 13 Big Ones. I mean where....... Oops, never mind!
Oh well, you tried. (or was that really the Goodwill Indutries site?)
Anywho, Go Streaks and Go Raiders! See you September 25 in University Heights?   

Well played... I thought it was funny at least. But sorry, we won't be making the trip from Chicago for the Mount game. Instead we're coming out Labor Day weekend for Washington & Jefferson.

[raiderguy]

Just noticed a freshman on the roster....A J Shorts QB 6' 2" 200 lbs from Brush High school?

Cecil's brother perhaps?

Great size.

Any info out there?

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Just noticed a freshman on the roster....A J Shorts QB 6' 2" 200 lbs from Brush High school?

Cecil's brother perhaps?

Great size.

Any info out there?

AJ is Cecil's brother.

[raiderguy]

Just noticed a freshman on the roster....A J Shorts QB 6' 2" 200 lbs from Brush High school?

Cecil's brother perhaps?

Great size.

Any info out there?

AJ is Cecil's brother.

AND?

Cecil came in as a QB as I recall, Does AJ have the QB skills or will he move to WR like his brother?

[RowanPhan]

I made a trip to campus the other day. Hit the bookstore and was shocked by the absence of merchandise. It looks like what you expect 2 weeks into summer term when none of the new stuff will arrive for a couple months. Turns out Barnes and Noble is now running the bookstore. From a book standpoint its fine - from a merchandise standpoint it blows. Now everything in Mounts store will look like everything  in everyone else's store - but it will say Mount Union. And the worst part is....the staff have no say in ordering (as in they don't know what's coming or when it will get there). Lovely.

I do not understand the decision here if the store has downplayed merchandise. The website shows nothing, very disappointing
to say the least!

Hello from the East, hope everyone is doing well

I saw this post and I had to chime in.  Last Friday I stopped by the Rowan bookstore (which is run by Barnes & Noble) and had the same thoughts.  Although they do sell a lot of clothes, the selection does seem limited - e.g., nice clothes in non-Rowan colors like maroon and green. My biggest gripe around apparel is prices, the Rowan items are way too expensive. Not sure how students actually buy swag at those prices.