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#1
IMHO, Akron is financially in serious trouble, Kent does NOT care about football. and neither does BGSU.  Taking a D1 job sounds great, but if the admin and community don't support you as a coach, it's very difficult to win.  There's a huge difference between Akron/Kent and a place like Toledo, where they actually make an effort to be good.  Both Campbell and Candle are great coaches, but I am sure if you asked them, they would tell you that a successful program has a lot of support.
#2
Quote from: PRP96 on October 26, 2018, 04:53:18 PM
Quote from: Kira & Jaxon's Dad on October 25, 2018, 07:56:22 AM
Quote from: HScoach on October 24, 2018, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: Dr. Acula on October 24, 2018, 06:16:44 PM
Quote from: Kira & Jaxon's Dad on October 24, 2018, 09:05:27 AM
Quote from: Dr. Acula on October 24, 2018, 08:32:03 AM
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Now they push John Carroll to week 3.  And while the defense was great and they tossed in some blitzes, I think it's fair to say that the O line wasn't quite clicking yet, the QB was just getting going, the timing with the recievers wasn't great, and the play calling was well, vanilla-ish. 

And arguably the best player on the team - Jared Ruth - didn't play.

Ruth is a difference maker.  I was trying to remember...Mount has obviously had a lot of great WR over the years.  And a lot of times you'd have the senior complimented by the soph who was going to be the next #1 guy.  But I was trying to remember a time where you had two upperclassmen big play WR playing side by side like Hill and Ruth.  The only season I could think of was the Knapp/Sirianni combo back in the early 00's.  Taurice was explosive with Namdar, but he was more of a quick slant guy than a home run threat.

1993 (All Seniors):
Bubonics (WR) - 1,769
Atwood (TE) - 851
M. Siriani (WR) - 684
Gresko (RB) - 638

2003:
Knapp (WR) - 1,467
N. Siriani (WR) - 998

2007:
Garcon (WR) - 955
Davis (WR) - 875

Of those I'd say only Knapp/Sirianni.  Those guys were both nearly 20 yds per catch and TD a game guys.  The other one I thought was a maybe (but I don't know the stats) was what about Knestrick/Gollate?  Knestrick was for sure.  He was one of the best big play WR ever at Mount.  I just don't recall Gollate as well.

I remember those guys quite well.  I actually preferred Gollate as he was more sure handed.  Knestrick would make a circus catch but drop an easy one.  Both were very, very good.

MTU site doesn't list a Roster for 1997 but these were the top receivers that year.  Interestingly, they all had 57 receptions.

Knestrict: 1,258
Gollate: 813
Tyla: 779

What about 98 with Kershner and Marino?

Darin Kershner     93    1423    9 TD
Adam Marino             74    1337    14 TD
#3
Quote from: Kira & Jaxon's Dad on October 25, 2018, 07:56:22 AM
Quote from: HScoach on October 24, 2018, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: Dr. Acula on October 24, 2018, 06:16:44 PM
Quote from: Kira & Jaxon's Dad on October 24, 2018, 09:05:27 AM
Quote from: Dr. Acula on October 24, 2018, 08:32:03 AM
Quote from: edward de vere on October 23, 2018, 08:39:29 PM
Quote from: resqdog on October 23, 2018, 05:11:50 PM
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Now they push John Carroll to week 3.  And while the defense was great and they tossed in some blitzes, I think it's fair to say that the O line wasn't quite clicking yet, the QB was just getting going, the timing with the recievers wasn't great, and the play calling was well, vanilla-ish. 

And arguably the best player on the team - Jared Ruth - didn't play.

Ruth is a difference maker.  I was trying to remember...Mount has obviously had a lot of great WR over the years.  And a lot of times you'd have the senior complimented by the soph who was going to be the next #1 guy.  But I was trying to remember a time where you had two upperclassmen big play WR playing side by side like Hill and Ruth.  The only season I could think of was the Knapp/Sirianni combo back in the early 00's.  Taurice was explosive with Namdar, but he was more of a quick slant guy than a home run threat.

1993 (All Seniors):
Bubonics (WR) - 1,769
Atwood (TE) - 851
M. Siriani (WR) - 684
Gresko (RB) - 638

2003:
Knapp (WR) - 1,467
N. Siriani (WR) - 998

2007:
Garcon (WR) - 955
Davis (WR) - 875

Of those I'd say only Knapp/Sirianni.  Those guys were both nearly 20 yds per catch and TD a game guys.  The other one I thought was a maybe (but I don't know the stats) was what about Knestrick/Gollate?  Knestrick was for sure.  He was one of the best big play WR ever at Mount.  I just don't recall Gollate as well.

I remember those guys quite well.  I actually preferred Gollate as he was more sure handed.  Knestrick would make a circus catch but drop an easy one.  Both were very, very good.

MTU site doesn't list a Roster for 1997 but these were the top receivers that year.  Interestingly, they all had 57 receptions.

Knestrict: 1,258
Gollate: 813
Tyla: 779

What about 98 with Kershner and Marino?
#4
Each conference would have their own policy in regards to red shirts.  Some are very strict.  Every case is different.  Some conferences will deny a medical redshirt if the athlete in question played even one snap in the 1st game.
#5
There seems to be a lot of confusion on the "gray shirt."  I have worked in college athletics for 20 plus years.  A "gray shirt" is a walk on who joins the program in the 2nd semester.  When a student enrolls into school their eligibility clock automatically begins.  They then have 5 years to complete 4 years of participation,  unless a red shirt is granted by the conference.  Yes, conference actually approve or deny a red shirt, not the NCAA.
#6
Since none of us on the outside know the full story with Mr. Fulford,  I'd like to propose a hypothetical scenario to the D3 football world.
Situation.  Young man, 17, gets arrested.  Mom is concerned that this will end or at least significantly hurt son's chance to attend college.  Mom moves with son.  Does not change address with post office.  Mom then tells son, "Son, the charges have been dropped."  Son believes mother.  Fast forward 2 years and son is arrested for a routine traffic stop.  In this scenario, does anyone change their mind on if the son should play, be benched, or suspended from the football team? 
#7
Hello football fans.  For some reason I can't find the Pick 'em information.  Is there a Pick 'em this year and if so, how do I enter.  Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Beetle
#8
Quote from: MasterJedi on December 15, 2014, 11:41:15 AM
Quote from: PRP96 on December 15, 2014, 11:14:08 AM
Quote from: ohiofan1954 on December 14, 2014, 08:54:18 PM
Quote from: raiderpa on December 14, 2014, 06:50:18 PM
Lots of talk and criticism on the WIAC board about Mount running up the score and being classless. 
Never have heard Mount being called classless by anyone that knows anything about the program.  Field goals on first and goal in the third and fourth quarters over the years and no passing in the fourth quarter of most blowouts.

Mount's offense this year is up tempo, not huddle and go go go..that leads to more plays, more scoring and short scoring drives, (check the stats)..
56-0 at half and starters played vanilla football in the third period.  Mount to my memory has never sat the starters at the half, they usually play a couple series in the third and this is what they did.

Second team DBs LBs were in most of second half, and Wesley took advantage of them for statistical gains which meant nothing except for some records which were set by the Wolverine individuals..notably QB and WR...

We took our beatdown by the Warchicks last year with humility, however, this is one Raider that would like to send Lance out with his worst loss ever... I think we can..
I saw Mt. kick a field goal in 06 against Otterbein with the score 68-17 and two minutes left in the game. That sure looked like running up the score to me.


As I recall, that field goal was kicked on 1st and goal from the 2.  So in order to not run the score up, Mount should have run the ball in for a TD?????

Could have taken 4 knees, used up the entire game clock each play and not score anything. I don't have a problem with scoring a ton of points or "running up the score" but I get a chuckle out of people who think that there's no option except to score or kick a field goal on first down. That's what taking a kneee is for! lol

I, kindly, disagree, MasterJedi.  It's difficult for a coach to tell his players to not keep playing, when every coach in America, tells their kids to "play to the whistle blows."  By Mount kicking a FG, it not only gave a few more kids on MUC's side a chance to get in a game, but also did the same for the Otters (always wished they were the Otters.)  A former HC at Otterbein, Coach Hood, once told me that LK was always very good about not running up the score, and always appreciated that.  So, you have an opinion, which I respect, but, kicking the FG, I feel, was much better than 4 knees, in my opinion.
#9
Quote from: ohiofan1954 on December 14, 2014, 08:54:18 PM
Quote from: raiderpa on December 14, 2014, 06:50:18 PM
Lots of talk and criticism on the WIAC board about Mount running up the score and being classless. 
Never have heard Mount being called classless by anyone that knows anything about the program.  Field goals on first and goal in the third and fourth quarters over the years and no passing in the fourth quarter of most blowouts.

Mount's offense this year is up tempo, not huddle and go go go..that leads to more plays, more scoring and short scoring drives, (check the stats)..
56-0 at half and starters played vanilla football in the third period.  Mount to my memory has never sat the starters at the half, they usually play a couple series in the third and this is what they did.

Second team DBs LBs were in most of second half, and Wesley took advantage of them for statistical gains which meant nothing except for some records which were set by the Wolverine individuals..notably QB and WR...

We took our beatdown by the Warchicks last year with humility, however, this is one Raider that would like to send Lance out with his worst loss ever... I think we can..
I saw Mt. kick a field goal in 06 against Otterbein with the score 68-17 and two minutes left in the game. That sure looked like running up the score to me.


As I recall, that field goal was kicked on 1st and goal from the 2.  So in order to not run the score up, Mount should have run the ball in for a TD?????
#10
Just an FYI, but if you can't follow the game on tv or the internet, you can always call the Mount Union radio station and listen to the game live through your phone.
#11
Quote from: 02 Warhawk on December 06, 2012, 02:10:15 PM
Quote from: PRP96 on December 06, 2012, 01:47:15 PM

Well big fella, being from the Buckeye state, and being a Purple Raider, I feel that I can speak on this topic...Coach Leipold is a great coach, as is Coach Kehres.  Coach Kehres likes to say that "Football is football, regardless of the level, you still have to do the same things well in order to succeed."  Coach Leipold could coach at Wisconsin, just as Coach Kehres could coach on that level and have success.  The difference isn't the coaching ability, it's finding an AD with enough vision, and COURAGE to make that hire.  Most AD's don't have the, um, shall we say, intestinal fortitude to make a hire like that, even though it could very well work.  Many people may not know this, but Coach Tressel sent his offensive coaching staff to visit with Coach Kehres, and was especially eager to have his QB coach talk with Coach Kehres about teaching QB play.  If you think that D1 coaches don't respect D3 coaches, I would suggest that you are mistaken.  As for the Ohio State fan base not liking the Tressel hire, I would also suggest that that is incorrect.  Lee Tressel was a coaching legend in Ohio, and Jim Tressel won 4 national championships at an NCAA D1-AA school.  Most fans I knew were happy to have someone with Ohio roots as a HC, and were excited that they might actually beat Michigan.

You might be right, but it still is a VERY unlikely scenario.

VERY unlikely, yes.  VERY improbable, yes.   But very possible that a great D3 coach could have success on that level. 
#12
Well...they still have the chance, considering they haven't hired anybody yet. However, that person won't be Leipold. I don't think even Larry Kehres can make the jump from DIII to DI and have any sort of success.
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Well big fella, being from the Buckeye state, and being a Purple Raider, I feel that I can speak on this topic...Coach Leipold is a great coach, as is Coach Kehres.  Coach Kehres likes to say that "Football is football, regardless of the level, you still have to do the same things well in order to succeed."  Coach Leipold could coach at Wisconsin, just as Coach Kehres could coach on that level and have success.  The difference isn't the coaching ability, it's finding an AD with enough vision, and COURAGE to make that hire.  Most AD's don't have the, um, shall we say, intestinal fortitude to make a hire like that, even though it could very well work.  Many people may not know this, but Coach Tressel sent his offensive coaching staff to visit with Coach Kehres, and was especially eager to have his QB coach talk with Coach Kehres about teaching QB play.  If you think that D1 coaches don't respect D3 coaches, I would suggest that you are mistaken.  As for the Ohio State fan base not liking the Tressel hire, I would also suggest that that is incorrect.  Lee Tressel was a coaching legend in Ohio, and Jim Tressel won 4 national championships at an NCAA D1-AA school.  Most fans I knew were happy to have someone with Ohio roots as a HC, and were excited that they might actually beat Michigan.
#13
Quote from: HScoach on October 21, 2012, 08:42:53 PM
I don't remember any before Ballard, so in the last 20 years I'd rank arm strength as follows:

1.  Ballard - great arm allowed him to cut the gusting winds in Salem in '93 without missing a beat
2.  Borchert - best deep ball thrower of any Mount QB and much more athletic than most remember
3.  Adamson - very talented arm that was over shadowed by his RB's
4.  Jorris - you asked about arm strength, not accuracy or decision making.....Mike had a BIG arm
5.  Burke  -  Micheli is close, but Kevin has a better arm as a sophomore than Greg did as a sophomore.  I'm assuming Burke will grow into it just like Greg did with time in the weight room

Having seen most since Jimbo...

1  Ballard, by a mile
2  Adamson
3 Swivle-hips Borchert  (Adamson stronger arm, Borchert better touch, quicker delivery)
A kid who never played, but had a very strong arm, Joe Nairn.  Million dollar arm, .10c head
#14
Quote from: rscl70 on December 13, 2010, 01:42:39 PM
Quote from: Manuel Willocq on December 13, 2010, 01:38:40 PM
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Quote from: Manuel Willocq on December 13, 2010, 01:17:43 PM
Quote from: rome on December 13, 2010, 01:03:02 PM

Question for Purple fans

What was the tipping point? What I mean is this...what was the change that began to bring this great success to your respective programs.

Mout--early 90s and they went from a very good program to elite

WW--in 2000s it seemed they took things to another level...

I am always fascinated on how people build "programs" and these two certainly got the formula working     

MTU: Dedication and work ethic and consistency in the Coaching Staff.  Also great support by the Administration and Alumni.

For me it was 1996 when Mount finally beat LaCrosse, things just seemed to spiral from there.

That is what Coach Kehres talks about in the article I posted.

I just read it.  Glad to know I'm in good company with MHO. ;D

I used to be the equipment manager for the MUC program.  One reason why I wanted to work for Coach Kehres was that I wanted to be a coach myself, and figured that I could learn a lot from him.  As a result, I would ask Coach Kehres coaching questions.  A lot of questions.  He told me one day as we walked back from the practice fileds at 21st street, that the change came from a change in view point.  He said to me, "When we first got into the playoffs, we viewed our opponent as if they were the Green Bay Packers.  Then I realized that, we were all on the same level, and approached each game in that manner.  The same things you do to be successful in the regular season need to carry over into the playoffs."  Obviously, the reason is much more complex, but, basically, it boils down to that statement for me.

#15
Hey OldOtter,

Whats wrong with equipment managers????????