Quote from: D3fanboy on August 18, 2025, 01:50:54 PMMount's running a really tight-lipped camp...pretty much zero social media stuff coming out.  Miss you Lenny

I was just coming here to say this. It's just odd, especially this day and age where you want your brand out there for recruiting and hyping up your fan base for the season!

Quote from: D3fanboy on August 06, 2025, 05:41:29 PMQB- Maloney

RB - Thomas, Williams, Minner

WR - Grant, Cockrell, Cooper, Turner

TE - Anderson, Jaeger

OL - Kennedy, Fortner, Rockwell

K- Maric

not a bad place to start offensively for Mount.  The WR room is stacked as per usual in Alliance

This would be a great start if it's true that Thomas is coming back!

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Quote from: Raider 68 on July 18, 2025, 07:44:01 AMIt cost $65.19 for season tickets for 6 home games including the processing fee.

Did you order you season tickets? I'm having a difficult time with available seats showing up.

I did order online. Did you receive an email with 5-digit code? If not, call the ticket office and they can send the email link.
Sometimes the link is hard to find your reserved seats from the prior year.

I'll just call them. Thanks for confirming!

Quote from: Raider 68 on July 18, 2025, 07:44:01 AMIt cost $65.19 for season tickets for 6 home games including the processing fee.

Did you order you season tickets? I'm having a difficult time with available seats showing up.

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Quote from: D3fanboy on July 15, 2025, 09:07:20 PMCan we at least dump the Flo Sports bucks into the offensive coordinator find?  I'd sign up twice

Each school gets $25K-$30K a year out of such deals -- that's not enough to fund even one full-time employee.

Does each school streaming their home game get paid a portion of the money were spending to watch it?

Quote from: Kira & Jaxon's Dad on July 15, 2025, 02:06:21 PMFloSports and OAC Enter Exclusive Media Rights Agreement

https://athletics.mountunion.edu/news/2025/7/15/general-flosports-and-ohio-athletic-conference-oac-enter-exclusive-media-rights-agreement-bringing-ncaa-division-iii-conference-to-flocollege.aspx

"Subscription Details
FloSports subscriptions are $19.99/month or $107.88/year. Students with a .edu email from an OAC institution will receive a discounted rate of $9.99/month or $71.88/year. A unique OAC-FloSports link will be shared closer to launch."

Saw this coming with how Mount Union began charging for all games recently. I'm not sure if the money they might receive on these games will be as valuable as free streaming to possible future student athletes and families.

Last year was a successful season and the team was in a better position to win the Stagg Bowl than I anticipated after going through the regular season last year. The run of stomping JCU in November, then beating Carnegie Melon, Salisbury and Johns Hopkins was impressive to me because they had to win each of those games in a different fashion. There were some poor decisions from coaches and players in the Stagg Bowl that cost them the chance, but NCC was a better team on paper.

As for the 2025 version of the Purple Raiders, I think it will certainly be an exciting one.
Things I'm fairly positive about: Maloney will start at QB and be a similar style of player to Kevin Burke (not saying he'll have that same career). The Oline will be solid like last year and provide good holes to run and time to pass. WRs won't be a huge question, just a matter of who becomes #1,#2, etc. Dline returns experience and will provide a solid foundation. Kicking game was solid for most of the season last year!

Questions in my mind:
There won't be an Echeverry this year, so RB will probably be by committee until someone proves they can handle a majority of the carries. Marks, Williams, Minner come to mind depending on other transfers as well and if they decide to play offense or defense. There are many talented RBs on the roster who were very good HS players,  but need to see who steps up. The defensive backfield will be the toughest to predict and get up to speed.
Levak played major time at one safety spot in the playoffs. Thrasivoulou played at Trine, but is smaller, but this group will need help or a general defensive scheme overhaul may need to be looked at. Many LBs have been in the program, but none with starting experience.

Altogether, there are holes to fill and experience to gather quickly with Wheaton, Grove City and BW to start three season. They may be relying on the offense, but hopefully guys will fill those inexperienced quickly.

Go Purple Raiders..... and go everybody!!! (In memory of MUC)

Posting this list again with some additions/deletions....I always repeat that this IS NOT AN OFFICIAL LIST of incoming Mount Union players.

HS recruits
Levi Mullen-Zurbrugg OL Painesville, OH
Amani Powell RB Cleveland, OH (VASJ)
Drew McKowan QB Cortland,OH (Lakeview HS)
Lucas Weaver RB Cuyahoga Falls,OH (Walsh Jesuit)
Darnell Randle LB Cleveland, OH (VASJ)
Luke Stenson K Jacksonville, FL
Trevor Bennett LB Livonia, MI
Jameson Marlatt K/P Dover, OH
Parker Jenks OL Hudson, OH
DK Liverpool OL Macedonia,OH
Roman Chiacco OL Gibsonia, PA
Josh Bowen DL Schuylerville,NY
Kevin Demory DL Chambersburg, PA
Noah Robinson DE/LB/TE Tallmadge,OH
Bo Bokman WR/RB Lakeville, MN
Elijah Roush LB Fredericktown,OH
Landon Hooten DB/LB Glenview, IL
Ryan McCall DE Centerville, OH
Isaac Waller LB Albany,OH
Rhon Bruce P Green,OH
Wils Johnson LB/RB Montgomery, AL
Thomas Easton RB Cortland,OH
Mason Kasten QB Lake Worth,FL
Julian Solis DL Mentor, OH
Cyrus Finnen LB Milan,OH
Joel Aboagye DL Columbus, OH (St Francis DeSales)
Keymaurie Henderson LB Trotwood,OH
Yahir Dominguez DL Grove City,OH
Colin Starling K/P Norton, OH
Luke Starkey LB South Range, OH
Cooper Baruxes DB Bay Village, OH
Shemar Humphries DB Grove City,OH
Keyon Moore-Johnson DL St. Peters, MO
Robert Stevenson DB/LB Winter Haven, FL
Zahmir McNeil RB Pinellas Park,FL
Michael Oliver WR/DB Starke,FL
Trevis Johnson LB/DB Starke,FL
TJ Griffin ATH St. Cloud, FL
Parker Rivera LB Cypress,TX
Owen Wright K Orlando, FL
Dennis Finkel QB Farmingham,NY
Rickie Williams DB Montgomery, AL
Richard Shelar OL Petersburg, VA
Vitor Silvarolli DB Winter Garden, FL
Jackson Gaskill LB Bradenton, FL (IMG)
Dominik Graham OL Logan,OH
Jaden Dennison DB Kent, OH
Nico Whetstone DL Niles,OH
James DeLeo DB Jacksonville, FL
Kris Watkins DB New York, NY
Byron Fleming WR North Fort Myers, FL
Jaxon Lane LB Lombard,IL
Andrew Holmes DB Tampa, FL
Tylen Bryant OL/DL Cleveland, OH
Jimarien Braxton WR Fort Myers,FL



Transfers
Jaeson Anderson DB Akron,OH (Defiance transfer)
Gavin Ehrhardt LB Avon, OH (U Cinci Baseball)
Jacob Cockrell WR Hampton,GA (Elmhurst)
Davion Grant WR Hoschton,GA (Muskingum)
Kosta Thrasivoulou CB North Ridgeville,OH (Trine)
Blake Ewert RB South Range, OH (Baldwin Wallace)
Jose Matos OL DeBary,FL (Muskingum)
Calvin Gore LB Cleveland, OH

Here is the very unofficial list of Mount Union 'commitments'.

HS recruits
Calvin Gore LB Cleveland, OH
Levi Mullen-Zurbrugg OL Painesville, OH
Amani Powell RB Cleveland, OH (VASJ)
Drew McKowan QB Cortland,OH (Lakeview HS)
Lucas Weaver RB Cuyahoga Falls,OH (Walsh Jesuit)
Darnell Randle LB Cleveland, OH (VASJ)
Luke Stenson K Jacksonville, FL
Trevor Bennett LB Livonia, MI
Jameson Marlatt K/P Dover, OH
Parker Jenks OL Hudson, OH
DK Liverpool OL Macedonia,OH
Roman Chiacco OL Gibsonia, PA
Josh Bowen DL Schuylerville,NY
Kevin Demory DL Chambersburg, PA
Noah Robinson DE/LB/TE Tallmadge,OH
Bo Bokman WR/RB Lakeville, MN
Elijah Roush LB Fredericktown,OH

Transfers
Jaeson Anderson DB Akron,OH (Defiance transfer)
Gavin Ehrhardt LB Avon, OH (U Cinci Baseball)
Jacob Cockrell WR Hampton,GA (Elmhurst transfer)
Davion Grant WR Hoschton,GA (Muskingum)
Mykel Davis WR Wheeling,WV (PWO at WVU)
Kosta Thrasivoulou CB North Ridgeville,OH (Trine)
Blake Ewert RB South Range, OH (Baldwin Wallace)

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 13, 2025, 08:12:43 PMMount's WR

Grant - 1st team All OAC/ 3rd team All region

Cockrell - 1st team All Conference (CCIW)

Turner - 2nd team All OAC - 800+ yards (104 in Stagg)

Cooper - 500+ yards

Dartt is going to call soo many WR screens

This group mentioned above and the underclassmen that were freshmen last year are the reason I'm not concerned about this position. There will be speed galore and guys that can make tough catches. Now, are they all willing to play their role in the offense (whatever that ends up being) bc I doubt any of them will get 1000 yards. Maybe 500-700 yards each depending on if they develop a tight connection with the new QB or get hot.

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Quote from: Dr. Acula on January 09, 2025, 07:18:12 PMAnd that was very quick.  Do we think that may mean he was healthy enough to play and Dartt stuck with DeShields?  For the record I do not blame Dartt if that's what happened.  TJ was playing well.

Beaudrie looked to be limping quite a bit on and off the field during the JHU game, but who really knows. 

Hopefully it's more that Maloney looked great in practice and has the coaches' full confidence going into '25. 

'25 seems to be a pivotal year for Mount and their current HC.  It ramps up quick with Wheaton and Grove City to start...

It certainly seemed that Beaudrie was frustrated with his knee during the playoff games. He could run straight forward, but appeared to be in pain and struggle with any side to side running. As much as I loved Beaudrie, I felt it was the right move to go with the healthy Deshields.

Either Maloney is the guy or hopefully there's a transfer coming in. There seemed to be a talented group that was recruited, so hopefully they pan out.

I didn't realize Maloney was such a stud in HS, 2X all state, a lot of Preferred Walk on interest from FBS schools and some non scholarship FCS offers. Pretty impressive resume

I know it's just highlights, but if you look at Maloneys HS tape, he makes some incredible plays and it was against some of the better, big school football teams in Ohio. Let's see if that translates to college. You could see his talent when he was in the game with his arm and legs, but he appears to need more coaching on reading the defense... which I would expect of any freshman.

My worry going into next year would be replacing this great Oline and the experienced Dline (Factor, Moore).

Does anyone know if Maloney is healthy now?
Thomas coming back for another year?
Cooper is a nice WR to return, but others will need to step up.
DBs MUST improve.

Possibilities are there for another fun season, but the first 2 out of conference games are going to be tough.

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 09, 2025, 08:00:24 PM

Quote from: Dr. Acula on January 09, 2025, 07:18:12 PMAnd that was very quick.  Do we think that may mean he was healthy enough to play and Dartt stuck with DeShields?  For the record I do not blame Dartt if that's what happened.  TJ was playing well.

Beaudrie looked to be limping quite a bit on and off the field during the JHU game, but who really knows. 

Hopefully it's more that Maloney looked great in practice and has the coaches' full confidence going into '25. 

'25 seems to be a pivotal year for Mount and their current HC.  It ramps up quick with Wheaton and Grove City to start...

It certainly seemed that Beaudrie was frustrated with his knee during the playoff games. He could run straight forward, but appeared to be in pain and struggle with any side to side running. As much as I loved Beaudrie, I felt it was the right move to go with the healthy Deshields.

Either Maloney is the guy or hopefully there's a transfer coming in. There seemed to be a talented group that was recruited, so hopefully they pan out.

Quote from: Kira & Jaxon's Dad on January 08, 2025, 06:17:08 PM

Quote from: Raider 68 on January 08, 2025, 02:47:54 PMK & J Dad,

Time to look what the Raiders have coming back for 2025, you're on!

I've started the research. K got married last Friday so we've been busy recently.

Congrats on the wedding!!

Recruiting and development is the life blood of each program. You've got to have the Jimmy's and Joe's to compete with the big boys (figuratively and literally). One you get to the final 8 teams, you've got to have the strength, size and quickness.

Many of those bigger safeties and DEs who would get after opposing offenses now go to Walsh, Ashland, Tiffin,etc or walk on at Akron, Kent, Ohio U, Toledo, Pitt, etc. This is why Mount still must go out of state for guys.

Quote from: BergAlum2 on January 03, 2025, 10:49:16 PMhttps://www.si.com/college/purdue/other-sports/report-ncaa-considering-five-year-eligibility-rule-for-all-student-athletes-college-sports

NCAA mulling giving all athletes five years of eligibility

I saw this and was going to share it here. This would benefit schools, like Mount Union, who have graduate programs to offer a full course load to maintain eligibility. If they would do this, would it be a bad thing to get rid of "redshirts"?

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Quote from: pradierguy on December 29, 2024, 08:31:58 PMLuke Lehnen is also a four year starter for then NCC Baseball team? Pretty remarkable he's even allowed to, let alone has the time.

The Rossy Moore note by Brugler is interesting. Obviously you'd think the best player on a championship quality team would get a look, but he specifically stated that scouts love him. Sure hope it works out, he's an all time great Purple Raider.

For what it is worth, I was amazed by him (Rossy Moore) during his sophomore year, and when he would have seen NCC and Lehnen, in the 2022 Stagg Bowl (for reference).

Unrelated... Any video on that play [scoring?] where Lehnen rolls right and had that "extensive" blocking [holding]?

https://youtu.be/-MUGy-LAbW0?si=EKVhw28SOZsF4pAf

Here's a link to the game, that play is at 2:02:47

Specific clip here....
https://x.com/NCAADIII/status/1603947923490099200?t=2Jvpv6wBp2lhhItUUhK30Q&s=19

As much as I felt Mount wasn't in that game, they could've gotten the ball back with plenty of time to tie the game...

it was 100% a hold and a terrible missed call.  There were probably a handful of other horrible calls in that game though.  A missed holding didn't cost Mount a chance at the title in '22, doing absolutely nothing in the first half and getting down by 21 did. Hopefully it was a painful lesson learned.

100 percent agree! If my memory serves me correct, it should've been even worse at halftime. Our offensive playcalling was very conservative if I remember with the defense playing pretty well.

It should go without saying, but we're going to need every player/coach on their assignment and making the plays when it comes to them in their role. When you over play things or attempt to do too much, you'll be out of position.