^^^ Just checked the UMW schedule. Their game with Yeshiva is at 1 p.m. Sunday, 11/16. That gives Yeshiva perhaps a little over 14 hours after the game in Ashland before they tip off again.

RMC schedule is posted: https://rmcathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

The nine non-conference opponents are: Eastern, Gettysburg or Wilson, CNU, Yeshiva, Centre, Augsburg, Misericordia, Salisbury or Eastern, and Mary Washington (though this game is identified as an ODAC game on the schedule).

The ODAC teams on the schedule twice are: H-SC, Averett, Bridgewater, VWU, and Shenandoah. Single games are vs Roanoke, Lynchburg, Guilford, EMU, W&L, and Randolph.

^^^ Prin has actually put together quite a non-conference schedule. In addition to the two ODAC opponents, they've scheduled three WIAC opponents. Also, not counting the Oct 23rd game vs UMSL, which I assume is an exhibition, they are showing a total of 26 games, 10 being non-conference. Unless something has changed, that's one more game than allowed, right?

Thanks for the info on Bella Bruce. Will move any future comments on that to the ODAC board.

Principia was the talk of this board at the end of last season, so let's talk about them again to start the new season. Their schedule is posted and among their games is a trip to Washington, DC in mid-December to face a couple of ODAC schools -- Randolph-Macon and Roanoke -- in a four team "Classic" at Catholic University. Randolph-Macon is my alma mater. They were 29-2 last season and made it to the Sweet Sixteen. Their two losses were to the same team (Gettysburg in the 2nd game of the season and in the Sweet Sixteen). But RMC graduated three key players, whereas Principia had only one senior last season. I'll be looking forward to this game.

Quote from: Macon on September 14, 2025, 01:07:51 PMHere's the three things that RMC needs to work on and fix.

First, O-Line
Second, O-Line
Third, O-Line

I don't think it's that simple. Offensively that might be the main thing, but Casciola hasn't looked particularly sharp these first two games (especially yesterday), and neither have the receivers. Central had a good offensive game plan. They seemed to know exactly what they could do to advance the ball (short and mid-range passes mostly) and executed it effectively. The Central QB was 21 of 29, averaging 10.8 yds per completion. So that means a pass defense problem. Their QB was accurate and also mobile. Our defensive line, when it got penetration, couldn't get to him. They looked a bit tired. We have zero sacks in two games and I don't think we've blitzed once.

Lots to work on.

Quote from: Schipper Strong on September 13, 2025, 08:40:06 PMGood luck and maybe we can meet again.

According to your head coach in the pre-game interview I heard, Central will come to Ashland in 2028. Previous scheduling commitments of both schools the next two seasons preclude an earlier meeting.

ODAC schools were 4-4 today. Winners were Roanoke (@Greensboro), H-SC @ home vs Washington & Jefferson, Guilford @ Methodist, Shenandoah @ Geneva. All those games were fairly competitive.

In addition to RMC, losers were Averett @ home vs Southern VA and Bridgewater @ #4 Susquehanna in blowouts, and W&L in a close loss at Wittenberg.

Gallaudet was idle.

Disappointing performance by RMC out in Pella, IA. I'm sure they were motivated, but they just didn't play very well. And it wasn't just the players. Gotta do a little second guessing of the coaching staff, wondering about how they managed the offensive game plan. I'm sure they learned plenty, so I hope it leads to improvements as the season goes on. Credit to Central for plying well. I know the announcers were excited for the win over what they perceive to be a top-quality non-conference opponent. Perhaps, though, the quality can be attributed to RMC teams of the past 2-3 years. This year's team still has a lot to prove.

Almost forgot. Final score: Central 10 - RMC 0.

Quote from: Tigerfan on September 13, 2025, 11:36:35 AMOn the flip side, I hope those commentators don't give W&J some of that extra motivation by suggesting that the Presidents are likely to start the season 0-2.  I want the Tigers to fly under the radar.

Too late, several already are predicting a W&J loss in Farmville.

Quote from: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on September 13, 2025, 09:37:03 AMThere are certainly some who believe it needs to be a system in which winning your conference is bigger than competing for a national title.  Getting together to see how conference champions fare against each other is nice and all, but the conference is the main thing.  There are some who already see the conference itself as a concession - athletics should be an extra curricular like anything else.  That's a divide I don't think you can ever bridge or fully delineate.

If "Getting together to see how conferences fare against each other..." isn't necessary, then neither is the NCAA.

Quote from: WUPHF on September 12, 2025, 09:32:55 AM@ziggy, you guys should think about inviting Brad Bankston on the podcast. There are so many data-related questions you could ask.

Interesting idea, though it would be a departure from the format of almost all episodes where it's just the two of them -- except for the episodes where five or so guys pick conference winners.

But maybe Quillman could have him (or some other conference commissioner -- or an AD or two from Flo conferences) on the Qcast to ask some of the questions and address some of the concerns that have been stated repeatedly in this forum.

Last night I came across this article about a guy who has devised a system that ranks all 766 four- years football playing schools from 1-766 without regard to division or or association (NCAA or MAIA).

https://www.footballscoop.com/2025/09/10/ferris-state-bill-connelly-espn-rankings-fbs-fcs-division-ii-division-iii-naia-766-teams-tony-annese-18-fbs-programs

Here's a post on Twitter/X he made a couple of days ago with a graphic of all 766 in order. D3 schools appear to be in green. https://x.com/ESPN_BillC/status/1965074165809234199

Obviously, D3 fans in the know will find a lot wrong with how he ranks D3 schools. Nevertheless, I thought it was interesting.

Quote from: y_jack_lok on September 10, 2025, 01:08:56 PM^^^ The D3 conferences new to Flo this season are NWC, OAC, ODAC, UAA, LEC according to AI overview from Google. My speculation is that the school referenced is from the OAC and quite possibly is Mount Union.

Well, according to the below from Logan Hansen on Twitter/X, I'm probably wrong.

"Logan Hansen
@LogHanRatings
This could be a NWC, ODAC, or OAC school.

Wouldn't be UMU - last they hosted Wheaton was 2008.

Linfield? Last hosted UWO in 2012.

W&L hosting Salisbury? That's my bet. Hosted them in 2023, too."

^^^ The D3 conferences new to Flo this season are NWC, OAC, ODAC, UAA, LEC according to AI overview from Google. My speculation is that the school referenced is from the OAC and quite possibly is Mount Union.

^^^ Thanks for the welcome message. I'm not sure how many RMC fans might travel from Virginia, but I live in Saint Louis, MO so it's only five hours for me. Having said that, I no longer have the inclination to make that kind of trip. If I were 10 years younger, there's no doubt I'd be there. So, I'll be content to watch your live stream.

I think the RMC/Dickinson game was similar to the IWU/Central game -- a case of RMC not being quite as good as expected, while Dickinson being a bit better than expected.

Wishing both Central and RMC an injury free game on Saturday.

ODAC teams go 4-5 this weekend. The most impressive win has to be H-SC over Delaware Valley 38-9. Other winners were RMC, SU, and Roanoke. Losers were Averett, Gallaudet, W&L, Bridgewater, and Guilford.

I watched, off & on, the Central at Illinois Wesleyan game, since RMC plays at Central next Saturday. Central won 27-18. Illinois Wesleyan (5-5 last season) plays in the CCIW which is dominated by national champion North Central and always strong Wheaton. Central (8-2 last season) plays in the ARC which, for the past three years, has been led by Wartburg. I expected Central to win more easily. Perhaps IWU is better than I thought, or Central not quite as good as I expected. But, that doesn't mean anything in relation to next Saturday's game for RMC. It should be a good one.