Quote from: D3fanboy on October 23, 2026, 11:01:52 AM

Quote from: Desertraider on October 22, 2026, 03:46:22 PMOnly way Mount gets in is by winning out, and Berg losing to Etta or ONU. Auto Qualifier is the only way.

the 3 way tie still very much likely favors Mount, imo.  The conference coaches voting against putting 3 teams into the playoffs and a 4th into a bowl game just to spite the big dog would be hard to believe.  Even an 8-2 Mount Union has a punchers chance at a Pool C bid.  Winning out is the key for sure.

Mount Union "winning out" is a "must," but being dominant in those wins is paramount.
70-27 against Wilma was not "dominant" in my humble/ignorant opinion ... especially trailing early in the second quarter (yeah ... I know ... only 10-7 ... when did that ever happen?).
45-7 at ONU and 35-14 against the "Flaming Pile" ... as a minimum ... is required. Should that play out. Otterbein will take care of itself ... 52-0.
After that, it is out of the team's control.

Is a "Dartt" a level above or a level below a "Shartt?"

Quote from: BergAlum2 on October 04, 2026, 03:10:19 PMSomehow heidelberg stayed ranked, and for the first time ever I think for D3football.com Mount Union is not ranked, seen ya'll game yesterday was a school record for most yards

Wow! ... A first time, indeed!!
I mean, I can certainly see how Franklin & Marshall vaulted from the unranked to #22.
Afterall, the records of the teams they have defeated is 3-14.
Until yesterday, it was 1-12.

Sadly ... Yes ... Given the snapshot we have seen so far.

Quote from: Fido0650 on September 19, 2026, 06:32:24 PMGD will NEVER get away from that kids folding card table at the Kehres family Thanksgiving feast.  Not sure of their ages, but one of them will move up to the big table first.

Out-wrestle the kids for a drumstick, anyway.

Quote from: D3fanboy on September 19, 2026, 05:47:35 PMDoes the streak killer get Mount booted from the top 25 in the first time in...ever?

Honestly, I hope.
Makes them climb from their own ashes, in my opinion.
You want to be "Mount?" Then go prove it! [OAC Championship and playoff berth are not out of the question ... just more difficult and needing some help along the way]. 

This has been excruciating to watch ... Like a Brown's game.

Until the final outcome...
When was the last time that Mount Union Football was in a position to need to put up 40(+) points to beat Heidi???
When was the last time that Mount Union Football needed to overcome an opponent's 500+ offense ... and win?
We shall see.
Microphone over to you, Larry and Vince.

Quote from: BillyRayJimBob on September 19, 2026, 04:42:50 PM

Quote from: Fido0650 on September 19, 2026, 04:30:18 PMHead scratcher as to why go for 2 when 1 and a field goal gives you the lead.  Up by 1 or 2, what is the difference? Just a field goal gives you the lead back again.

Concur ...Boggles the mind ... like the two "4th and short" play calls in the Ohio State game today.

Quote from: Fido0650 on September 19, 2026, 04:30:18 PMHead scratcher as to why go for 2 when 1 and a field goal gives you the lead.  Up by 1 or 2, what is the difference? Just a field goal gives you the lead back again.

Concur ...Boggles the mind ... like two "4th and short" play calls in the Ohio State game today.

Quote from: BillyRayJimBob on September 19, 2026, 04:14:45 PM

Quote from: BillyRayJimBob on September 19, 2026, 04:07:28 PMAmongst many other things (my opinion), per the crew calling the game (the obvious), "The long ball has really plagued Mount Union today."

Kappas pass defense schemes? Perhaps what he has available to put on the field?

While typing this, the offense fails (INT).

End of 3rd Quarter: Total yards in favor of Heidi 421 to 299.
When did UMU last give up that many yards after 3 Quarters???

Amazing how the "Live Stats" are so far ahead of the "live" video feed.
Went to the other computer to check a stat, and saw that UMU had scored, but not yet on the primary computer where the video is on (actually two plays behind).

Quote from: BillyRayJimBob on September 19, 2026, 04:07:28 PMAmongst many other things (my opinion), per the crew calling the game (the obvious), "The long ball has really plagued Mount Union today."

Kappas pass defense schemes? Perhaps what he has available to put on the field?

While typing this, the offense fails (INT).

End of 3rd Quarter: Total yards in favor of Heidi 421 to 299.
When did UMU last give up that many yards after 3 Quarters???

Amongst many other things (my opinion), per the crew calling the game (the obvious), "The long ball has really plagued Mount Union today."

Kappas pass defense schemes? Perhaps what he has available to put on the field?

While typing this, the offense fails (INT).

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.