Quote from: Dr. Acula on March 27, 2026, 09:58:46 AM

Quote from: rscl70 on March 26, 2026, 08:10:29 PMLaurich has also entered the portal.

That's interesting.  I wonder where he's going to go.  I'd be surprised if he moved up unless someone was desperate for some size.  Not a knock.  Laurich is a solid D3 player, but he's not Casenhiser.

Yes; I saw this on "The Alliance Review" breaking news a couple of days ago, and wondered the same ... "Where is he going to go?"
Perhaps he is interested in scoping out the insides of other college gymnasiums from the bench ... three fouls in the first half and four/five fouls in the second half?

Quote from: Dr. Acula on February 14, 2026, 06:41:42 PMFor anyone that tried to watch the replay of the Mount game like I did and found out that FloSports died a couple minutes into OT Mount did tweet out the link to Boxcast where you can watch the final 2.5 minutes of OT.

Boxcast OT video

My knee jerk thoughts are:  Wilm always gives them problems, Farrington played like a beast, some concerning careless turnovers and panicked decisions at the end, the officiating late was not good (especially if you're a Quaker fan).

Thanks Doc ... I appreciate the link.
As were many, I assume, I was surprised, frustrated, and pissed when Flo's video went out! (I wish I could bundle my car insurance with reliable D3 sports coverage!!!) I scrambled to find a live audio feed and ended up with WDPN. I had the "Live Stats" up all game and it was always a ~minute ahead of the video/audio, so what I watched/heard was anticlimactic.
Too many turnovers and missed defensive coverages ... but a win. As you mentioned, Farrington had the most team on his back, but Hamilton was impressive! (Loved the commentator's remark about how Chance Casenhiser recruited him over the summer.) Chance, by chance, was not impactful on the scoreboard. Clutch free throws in overtime, but the defense's ball picks (turnovers) did not seem like him? Young Buck with phenomenal potential ... should still "Wow" us this year.
Back to Hamilton: I liked at the end where he was crouched on the floor. He seemed to be so thankful for the outcome, and well-spent on his part ... outstanding 25 points in all 40 minutes of the game. He stands tall in victory, again!!! ... A jab at the Otterbein baseball team who were trying to rile him with comments about his stature when throwing the inbounds pass at that end of the court ... with the mouthiest brat looking like he is the elementary school batboy hoping to start shaving by 2040!
Almost a third of the Purple Raider's 90 total points were from the free throw line, shooting 76% for the game.
How much did we beg for 75% free throw shooting last year?!?! "Mr. Automatic" (Farrington) made it interesting at the end, though.
Vaden made some nice bat-aways (4?) in the few minutes he played but missed a "bunny" underneath for his only scoring opportunity.
I love to watch Jarrett Taylor ... a big dude that handles the ball well. Only a sophomore ... Good!
And ... Laurich did NOT foul out (two Quakers did).
And Doc, by the way ... Can I send you pictures of this toe fungus issue I am experiencing, and get your diagnosis? I have Medicare.

Another "Shout Out" to the Purple Raider ladies!
They were a rim roll from OT with #10 Baldwin Wallace and bounced back to get a nice win over The Fightin' Fish.
I remember Suzy Venet as a player and meeting her when my daughters went to her MUC basketball camp.

[quote Something cool to keep an eye out for:  Vaden now has 71 blocks this season.  The season record is 72 by Parker in 2022-23. 
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Wow! I would not have tracked that! Mentioned in the same sentence with Christian Parker makes you special!
I was watching the game on my phone while working a local volunteer event at the firehouse, and every time, it seemed, that I had a moment to watch, Vaden was doing something "good." 15 points, I think, would be a career high for him. I think he has a bunch more in his tank ... this year and next. High on this guy! ... Good lookin' in Purple and White!!!

Flashback...
My Dad worked at Mount Union and was a big Purple Raider basketball fan. I went to many a game in the cold, dead of winter with him ($3.00 microwave burger at the concession stand). The player that I loved to watch was Zettie Simms. How he handled the ball ... moved to the basket .. and shot. Like he glided across the floor.

I wish Baden were only a sophomore ... an additional year of Fuline tutelage/maturity.
He plays a bit undisciplined a bit (or a lot) ...and then shines. Love the guy, but...

Quote from: Dr. Acula on January 31, 2026, 03:39:13 PMExcellent win on the road 74-69 to complete the sweep of Ott and retake 1st place.  That was a heavyweight fight in Westerville.  Neither team led by more than 5 points at any point and most of the game was played in a one possession lead for one or the other.  Mount iced it with Casenhiser, Hamilton, Collier all knocking down both FT in the final minute to keep pushing it back to a 4-5 point lead.  17-19 at the line vs. 11-21 for Ott was a difference.  The scale tipped in the Cards' favor on turnovers though (15-7 edge).  I was slightly surprised Ott had a 14-8 offensive rebound advantage that resulted in +11 points.  Ott is a good team.  Clearly a tier above #3 IMO.

Farrington fouled out at the end, but he was huge today.  21 pts (7-10 FG), 15 reb.  When he can play as much as he did today (31 min) he's tough to deal with all day down low.  Vaden had 6 blocks.  Casenhiser had 18 and had 2 key buckets right before the aforementioned 6 FT streak.

Let me use more than one sports slang or descriptive term: gritty; big; poised (salute to Vince); focused; determined; unrelenting(?); aggressive; flexible(?); overwhelming (when need be); huge; and several others.
BUT...
I "never wanted to be a curmudgeon, but here I am KILLING it!!!"
The Otterbein announcer used the ONE word "go" in 99% of his descriptions of game shots ... "got it to go" ... didn't get it to go ... etc." Nothing more in the repertoire other than that? I understand that they are student announcers, and I appreciate that. Hopefully there is an academic review (i.e., a communications professor) that sits with them and reviews their performance.
Oh yeah ... "Pronunciation Guide 101" ... Casenheiser became Carsonheiser in the second half. And there must have been French influence in the pronunciation of Collier ... "Colly-aire."
Bottom Line:
Don't want to see Otterbein again. Should it be in the OAC tourney, hope it is on Mount's court.

Quote from: D3 Poster on January 29, 2026, 08:03:57 AMWhat happened to the Muskies? Lost 5 of 7 after a 10-1 start with only a 3 point loss to Mount.

Fightin' Fish beat Heidi by 9 at home today (only after Heidi beating the Purple Raiders at home two weeks ago ... and now 1-2 since). It is becoming a meat-grinder below the top two. Should have been Mount Union sitting at the top eating Kobe Steak. However, we are where we is!
Go Raiders!

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!