It didn't take much thought...
Whether that be basketball, football, la crosse, baseball, or tidily winks ... I stand with the Purple Raiders. I wear their colors and logos proudly!
My passion for this university (where my Dad worked, and my Sister and I graduated with honors) will forever remain unshaken.
I do not have to take a "Chance." This Purple Raider men's basketball team will finish the season unblemished and once again be the OAC champs, leading into the post season draw.
If I am wrong, I will buy wings at BWW on State Street for y'all.! (on a Tuesday morning, between 10:00 and 10:02 AM ... purple will need to get off his butt at Heggy's to participate).
I bleed Purple and White, and my Johns Hopkins doctors don't know why!

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 24, 2026, 02:37:22 PM50 points?

Based upon what we have experienced with the Purple Raiders, and what we know, this is mind-boggling.
Too much time in the pool?
(One of those leadership reaction exercises centered on "righting the ship" is necessary.)

Quote from: BillyRayJimBob on January 18, 2026, 08:42:52 PMCurious as to how they navigate
- @ Heidi
- @ ONU
- Host Marietta
Before venturing to Otterbein.
Some potential broom-handle trip-ups are in there.

Ouch! and OUCH!!!
Otterbein rules the roost!

I would rather have toothpicks propping my eyelids open to watch the football 2OT loss to Joan Carroll than see this b-ball game in Ada today.

Please tell me this is a BAD dream!!!

Is it possible to see a more inept Purple Raider performance than this?

Did they move the start time of today's game up because of the imposing weather?
Tuned in at tip-off and it was the second half.
Mount's team is apparently unaware that the game started early. Less than 20 points in the first half
Casenhiser must have a case of the yips.

After some "thin" years in Alliance, I want to shout out the Purple Raiders Women's Basketball Team.
Rising stars!

If I do not ever see Casenhiser miss three straight 3-balls, from the same corner spot, in the last two minutes of the game, during a deficit, ever again, I will be a Happy Raider Fan.

Not a discussion for this board (because the other is "dead"), but the Mount Union Ladies are doing well, improving on years past. A respectable 12-4 record, but only 4-3 in conference play.
The "Flaming Pile" ... regardless of sport or gender ... rules the roost, undefeated.

Quote from: Pat Coleman on January 19, 2026, 05:12:29 PMOtterbein ranked No. 24, their first ranking since November 2004.
https://www.d3hoops.com/top25/men/2025-26/week7

Wow! ... Happy for that, and the OAC! I am not going to go back and check, but I assume that was Otterbein's national championship year. (That school year, Mount Union #1 in football, Otterbein #1 in basketball, Marietta #2 in baseball ... Way to mess up the dance, Pios! ... LOL!)
I see that Mount Union lost their lone first place vote.

Curious as to how they navigate
- @ Heidi
- @ ONU
- Host Marietta
Before venturing to Otterbein.
Some potential broom-handle trip-ups are in there.

Quote from: BillyRayJimBob on January 16, 2026, 07:32:23 PMLike the Good Doctor, I am sure, I am interested in seeing the Otterbein @ Muskingum game tomorrow. Something interesting to have on while I do the annual purging/shredding of the household files.

Well, that game didn't quite go the way that I had hoped.
The Fightin' Fish tried to make it interesting somewhat early in the second half when they pulled within 6 points, but the Red Birds put their claw on the throttle and flew away with it.

Quote from: Dr. Acula on January 14, 2026, 07:47:28 PMI haven't seen Laurich at all tonight.  Hopefully he's okay.

I received access to the game a little late (without a lengthy explanation, I can only point blame to FloSports) and did not see Laurich on the floor. I checked the stats web site, and it did not show him at all. I tried to see if he was on the sidelines, but could not tell 100%, but guessing "No." Maybe the flu or the stomach bug and Coach said, "Stay away from the Team and get better." With a week off (and "only" playing Capital), that made sense. Hope the actual situation is nothing worse.

Quote from: Dr. Acula on January 15, 2026, 07:18:42 PMThis was probably the best overall game Vaden has played.  He started and played 26 minutes.  10 pts (5-5 FG), 6 reb, 5 blk, 3 stl.  And only 1 personal foul.  He is really improving even within this season and it's fun to watch. 

No arguments here about that young Man! Although, I watched him put the ball on the floor a couple of times and it was awkward. A long way down for his dribble. A more alert defense would have had the steal.

Like the Good Doctor, I am sure, I am interested in seeing the Otterbein @ Muskingum game tomorrow. Something interesting to have on while I do the annual purging/shredding of the household files.

Aye caramba.