BB: OAC: Ohio Athletic Conference

Dr. Acula · December 29, 2014, 08:28:24 PM

FWIW, Cory Waite is listed on the 2015 roster on BW's site. His return would be huge for the Jackets.

EttaFan1 · December 30, 2014, 08:15:32 AM

Waite's return is significant. He was one of the best opposing pitchers I saw last year, and maybe one of the 4 best of anyone I saw throw last year. His two matchups with the Marietta guys were incredible.

It is good to see Mount schedule some higher quality non conference teams. That will only help them over the course of the season.

Dr. Acula · January 05, 2015, 10:41:23 AM

Yeah, it's definitely a big boost for BW to have Waite back. I still think Etta is the favorite, but it definitely makes things more interesting.

It'll be fun to watch how Mount responds to playing some stiffer OOC games. They'll have a lot of new faces starting this year so it'll be good for them.

Bishopleftiesdad · January 05, 2015, 12:57:16 PM

I know for most of the NCAC schools the academic scholarships are 4 years only. So if a Student-Athlete in a spring sport still has eligibility left it is at the full cost of attendance. It is a little different for Fall sports. Do you know if it is the same policy at the OAC schools? I know it probably varies from school to school. But is their a rule of thumb. I am pretty sure most of teh private liberal arts school have the 4 year limit on the scholarships.

Dr. Acula · January 05, 2015, 01:39:43 PM

I'm not sure. I don't recall anyone on our team being on a full-ride academic scholarship (or even half-ride). Everyone was on need-based grants and those were ongoing because mine went to my 5th year without issue. So in my case if I had a 5th year to play it would have been the same cost of attendance as my first 4 years.

Bishopleftiesdad · January 05, 2015, 04:46:45 PM

Thanks,
I mis-spoke. I did not mean a full academic ride. I just meant that the academic scholarships are only for 4 years. He may be able to get them extended for a fifth year, but supposedly if he would go a 5th year he would be paying the full freight of attendance.

The need based would probably still be their but the grants and scholarships due to test scores and HS grades are only for 4 years.

Dr. Acula · January 14, 2015, 08:23:09 AM

Congratulations to the OAC preseason All-Americans:

1st team: Herstine
2nd team: Hug
HM: Winpigler, Chontos, Belliveau

mideastfan2 · January 15, 2015, 07:43:43 AM

^^^^ congrats to all these young men!

On a Marietta note, Byers will not be back this spring due to academic ineligibility...per his Twitter account. I believe he has transferred to Shawnee State.

Looks like Herstine and last years young guys will have to lead the staff.

Bishopleftiesdad · January 15, 2015, 10:43:09 AM

Was it Byers that struggled with this last year as well? He may also be getting some Athletic Aid from SSU. They are an NAIA program. I know of another young man attending SSU.

Here is his profile from the SSU roster.
http://www.ssubears.com/roster/29/1/2168.php

Bishopleftiesdad · January 15, 2015, 10:58:36 AM

Looks like SSU also picked up Reaman from Witt. He last played for them in 2013. Looked to be a very good player:

http://www.wittenbergtigers.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/bios/reaman_brandon_xdjt

It looks like he did not play anywhere in 2014.

Dr. Acula · January 15, 2015, 01:56:28 PM

Geez, Shawnee State has 15 transfers including 9 JUCO guys. If Byers was struggling academically and looking to transfer the first two schools I would have suggested would have been Ohio Dominican and SSU so I think this may be a smart move for him. As always, I would love to see good players stay in the OAC, but first and foremost I want the kid to get his degree. Good luck to him.

Bishopleftiesdad · January 15, 2015, 03:51:31 PM

I have watched SSU's rosters over the years, because I have known a few players who played their or who were interested. I have seen quite a few Marietta players roll through their. This is the first one though that I can say that was a major contributor at Marietta.
Good luck to him, I hope everything works out.

motorman · January 19, 2015, 08:46:06 AM

Quote from: mideastfan2 on January 15, 2015, 07:43:43 AM
^^^^ congrats to all these young men!

On a Marietta note, Byers will not be back this spring due to academic ineligibility...per his Twitter account. I believe he has transferred to Shawnee State.

Looks like Herstine and last years young guys will have to lead the staff.

Looks like someone else isn't interested in playing school.

ettaexpress · January 22, 2015, 02:31:03 PM

I don't plan on posting a whole lot here, but I would rather focus on the Marietta players that will be in uniform rather than those that might have been expected to come back but didn't.

First thing I noticed with the roster posting is this is by far the most physically imposing recruiting class in Marietta history. I haven't cross-referenced every roster ever, but I feel like I'm on pretty safe ground with that. 15 players 6-0 or taller, 7 that are 6-3 or taller. Pitchers that are 6-8, 6-6, 6-5, 6-4, 6-3...the basketball team didn't have a recruiting class that big! There have been years at MC where the tallest pitcher was 6-foot-1!

Pretty stunning. Obviously no idea right now if they can play, but definitely a different level of size and presumably strength, given that MC usually doesn't have many overweight players. In light of the high seam/low seam issue, it seems prudent to rely less on breaking ball pitchers at least for now. Presumably most of these big kids can throw fairly hard.

Bishopleftiesdad · January 22, 2015, 02:47:23 PM

Quote from: ettaexpress on January 22, 2015, 02:31:03 PM
I don't plan on posting a whole lot here, but I would rather focus on the Marietta players that will be in uniform rather than those that might have been expected to come back but didn't.

First thing I noticed with the roster posting is this is by far the most physically imposing recruiting class in Marietta history. I haven't cross-referenced every roster ever, but I feel like I'm on pretty safe ground with that. 15 players 6-0 or taller, 7 that are 6-3 or taller. Pitchers that are 6-8, 6-6, 6-5, 6-4, 6-3...the basketball team didn't have a recruiting class that big! There have been years at MC where the tallest pitcher was 6-foot-1!

Pretty stunning. Obviously no idea right now if they can play, but definitely a different level of size and presumably strength, given that MC usually doesn't have many overweight players. In light of the high seam/low seam issue, it seems prudent to rely less on breaking ball pitchers at least for now. Presumably most of these big kids can throw fairly hard.

Welcome to the board Etta, I am truly surprised that your handle was available with the number of Etta posters we have had in the past. Enjoy your stay.
Do you know if the OAC will be using the low seam ball during the regular season? I believe it is up to the conferences. the only conference I am aware of that is using it for sure is the SCAC. I am sure others will as well, but plenty probably will not.