FB: Ohio Athletic Conference

WRMUalum13 · November 20, 2021, 03:05:49 PM

I'm not sure the reports of W & Ls punter being hurt were accurate, the guy punting today had a couple of nice kicks for sure.

Also, Mount looked really good, but I thought the pass defense... against the 5 passes W&L threw was a bit soft. That could have been because they'd been lulled to sleep by all the runs, but I was just surprised that W&L was able to make the 4 big pass completions they were able to.

jknezek · November 20, 2021, 03:10:21 PM

Quote from: WRMUalum13 on November 20, 2021, 03:05:49 PM
I'm not sure the reports of W & Ls punter being hurt were accurate, the guy punting today had a couple of nice kicks for sure.

Also, Mount looked really good, but I thought the pass defense... against the 5 passes W&L threw was a bit soft. That could have been because they'd been lulled to sleep by all the runs, but I was just surprised that W&L was able to make the 4 big pass completions they were able to.

He wasn't the punter. He was the place kicker filling in for the punter.

WRMUalum13 · November 20, 2021, 05:43:18 PM

Quote from: jknezek on November 20, 2021, 03:10:21 PM
Quote from: WRMUalum13 on November 20, 2021, 03:05:49 PM
I'm not sure the reports of W & Ls punter being hurt were accurate, the guy punting today had a couple of nice kicks for sure.

Also, Mount looked really good, but I thought the pass defense... against the 5 passes W&L threw was a bit soft. That could have been because they'd been lulled to sleep by all the runs, but I was just surprised that W&L was able to make the 4 big pass completions they were able to.

He wasn't the punter. He was the place kicker filling in for the punter.

Ohhhh, well he did a nice job

jknezek · November 20, 2021, 05:47:41 PM

He got a lot of practice anyway...

raiderpa · November 20, 2021, 06:45:14 PM

Washington and Lee had 22 kids scratched today because of injuries. Quite a few starters.

archgemini24 · November 20, 2021, 06:57:08 PM

My biggest gripes from this game probably qualify as nit-picks, but they are going to matter later.

1. Short crossing routes on 3rd-and-short are fine, but run them at the sticks. Coverage is going to be tight, anyway, so at least the receiver does not have to worry about making any more yards after the catch. I know the idea is that they trust their guys to get that last extra yard, but we are at the point where the opposing linebackers have enough speed to make that last yard not a gimme.

2. Kudos to Petro for being the back-up punter, but my man needs a little work.

Otherwise, not a whole lot to complain about. Teams still do Mount a favor when they have to lean heavily on the run, and I am willing to write off the few passes that W&L got as just getting caught overcommitted to the run, especially given how well Mount's D stopped the run against a triple-option team.

jknezek · November 20, 2021, 06:59:21 PM

Quote from: raiderpa on November 20, 2021, 06:45:14 PM
Washington and Lee had 22 kids scratched today because of injuries. Quite a few starters.

You play the hand you are dealt. They came, they saw, they got stomped by a much better team. For a team that didn't play a down for 700 days, they won the ODAC.

It's Coach LeRose's first conference championship, and hopefully all the experience those second and third string guys got will pay off next year. Sad to see Josh Breece go out on the day he had, but just no holes to work with. He had a great career for the Generals.

Good job Purple Raiders. I won't say I look forward to the next time, but if it means ODAC hardware, then I'll be proud enough of the Generals!

Dr. Acula · November 20, 2021, 10:01:14 PM

Quote from: archgemini24 on November 20, 2021, 06:57:08 PM
My biggest gripes from this game probably qualify as nit-picks, but they are going to matter later.

1. Short crossing routes on 3rd-and-short are fine, but run them at the sticks. Coverage is going to be tight, anyway, so at least the receiver does not have to worry about making any more yards after the catch. I know the idea is that they trust their guys to get that last extra yard, but we are at the point where the opposing linebackers have enough speed to make that last yard not a gimme.

2. Kudos to Petro for being the back-up punter, but my man needs a little work.

Otherwise, not a whole lot to complain about. Teams still do Mount a favor when they have to lean heavily on the run, and I am willing to write off the few passes that W&L got as just getting caught overcommitted to the run, especially given how well Mount's D stopped the run against a triple-option team.

Run heavy teams are in for a rough game bc Mount still skews toward the VK model of undersized/best athletes on the field. They're so fast rallying to the ball on runs it makes it very difficult to run primarily. They just attack so well sideline to sideline. IMO their Achilles heel is still a gunslinger back there.

MUC57 · November 21, 2021, 02:12:28 PM

Johns Hopkins threw a ton of passes. And their defense had 5 sacks! Oops! Good game coming up Saturday! Go Raiiders!

MUC57 · November 22, 2021, 10:24:44 AM

FWIW

Past record against Johns Hopkins:

2012 UMU 55 JHU 13
2016 UMU 28 JHU 21
2018 UMU 28 JHU 20

Last couple of games have been really close. Should be a good game Saturday.
Time and time again, Mount has proven they're tough to run against. Let's hope they're tough against the pass cause Johns Hopkins likes to throw the ball.
Go Raiders! Beat the Blue Jays!

skunks_sidekick · November 22, 2021, 08:17:54 PM

This is the "Skunk Family Weekend" playoff game. Anyone know when the ticket site is live? We have 18 for Saturday. Unfortunately, Skunk himself has to work & won't be able to make it but I get to hang with the rest of his fam. Pancho's at 10, and here's to a Mount victory!

pradierguy · November 22, 2021, 10:41:57 PM

Not sure what's up with the OAC site. But they listed this year's Ken Wable Award winner as Ken Wable.

Yikes.

Dr. Acula · November 23, 2021, 12:59:56 PM

I've mentioned this before, but I am going to grumble about it again...naming multiple kids All-OAC at the same position. We have a pair of QB's on 1st team and a pair on 2nd team. Add in the pair on HM and the majority of the OAC QB's are All-OAC. That seems a little silly IMO. I also don't enjoy the special award co-winners. Now get off my lawn!

D3fanboy · November 23, 2021, 04:08:53 PM

frosh DT Von Factor will be an All-American at some point for Mount...stud

hsbsballcoach7 · November 23, 2021, 07:14:52 PM

Quote from: D3fanboy on November 23, 2021, 04:08:53 PM
frosh DT Von Factor will be an All-American at some point for Mount...stud

It's been nice to see some freshmen earning some playoff playing time late in games. Another freshman that will be making an impact is Rossy Moore. He's being used situationally, but makes an impact anytime he's in the game. I hope we can turn up the pressure on JHU's qb because we can't let them pick us apart like NCC did in 2019. The defense will certainly have a challenge on their hands. Looking forward to Saturday.