Quote from: Crawford on October 04, 2025, 09:51:53 PMJust watched the second half of the John Carrol vs Wabash game on JCU's web site.  Disappointed in Wabash's loss but Wabash played well in the second half.  Will be interesting game in two weeks with JCU at Depauw.

Every year, JCU has one of these "go up big, and find a way to almost blow it" games. To be honest, I am actually really glad that they did almost blow it, because an "easy win" against a good brand, such as Wabash, can make you read your press clippings. However, now you see that this not a conference that you're just going to "roll through".

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Quote from: maripp2002 on September 29, 2025, 03:29:16 PMWhile not the D3football poll, Wabash is ranked at 25 in the AFCA poll. Which makes Wabash vs. JCU a ranked match-up. I'm really excited to see how both teams play. I got to watch JCU earlier in the season at JHU, where they looked a bit out gunned, more in depth than in talent - JHU is for real, but that means so is JCU.

They have an excellent wide receiver who is a FCS graduate transfer, and an excellent graduate student tight end who was an FCS transfer as well. I'm not sure if those are leftovers from the COVID years, or just a boon to having one of the few graduate schools in the conference, but both guys caught my eye in the JHU game - both can play.

Win, lose or draw, I'm excited to see the top of the conference get a few more tough games. That should help anyone who makes it come playoff/bowl game time.

Welcome JCU to a new NCAC rivalry!

Good synopsis and this is a huge game in the league.  JCU might be ok if they end with two losses, but they definitely don't want that loss to happen before they play DePauw.  Wabash looks great for the postseason if they can (at least) split the JCU/DPU games.  I think more importantly for Wabash this week is the chance to measure themselves halfway through Gilbert's first season against a bona fide playoff caliber team.  We'll get an idea of where the LGs are now and where they need to get to before Week 11. 

Semptimphelter and Montgomery are about as good as it gets at QB/WR in the Division, so this is a big challenge for a defense that has been playing really well.  I think if Wabash can stop putting the ball on the ground (really about the only sticking point for them through the first month), we've got a 4 quarter game here. 

I'm positively giddy about this, btw.  It's been a decade (or so) since we could look around the NCAC and say "there's a couple of teams here that could win some rounds in the tournament".  We've got that again and it's very, very cool. 

Sorry, call me biased, but I really do not want to see a 4 Quarter game. I want us to score early, and often, enroute to a comfortable win.

I am very interested to see how this weekend and then 10/18 at DePauw will play out. Historically, we ramp up as the year progresses, so even keeping it close to JHU for 50 minutes was big for me.

And as a NW Indiana resident (No, not Gary), I am very pleased the JCU will more than likely have one game in Indiana each fall.

Quote from: D3fanboy on September 25, 2025, 11:59:11 AMhttps://x.com/gucceCU/status/1971227653471719543

Shedeur Sanders got in some extra work this week at a BW practice.  Judging by his 13-12 record at Colorado, he picked the perfect place to get some throws in

Even I approve of this post! 

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Quote from: Whitecarrera on September 17, 2025, 09:35:05 AMDr - that is a perfect example, as this Twitter post confirms. And if you look at the pictures you'll see two sets of hash marks (pic 1) and adjustable goalposts (pic 2).

https://x.com/ohiostadiums/status/690325494827474945?s=46&t=57Idl2kdBt4XRffKcNPGpA

Whitecarrera, Did you see both teams and the NCAC officials allowed the Oberlin / John Carroll game to have 12 minute quarters instead of 15 minutes?  Perfect example if both teams agree to a slight change from the normal NCAA regulations, it is fine.  The shorter game potentially hurt John Carroll players from making more yardage or setting records, and thus not getting potential awards or recognition.  But the shorter game was for player safety, so a good move.

The announcers stated that all NCAC coaches agreed that their games against Oberlin would be 12 min quarters.. I cannot confirm that is the case, but guess we'll see with each game for Oberlin moving forward? Either way, as a new member to the conference, I cannot help but wonder how long will Oberlin field a team? Is there a world where they drop football outright? Obviously one big reason schools have been fielding, or adding, football was for the enrollment boost; but with Oberlin being a school that has no worries of closing while only fielding 30 plus players, it does not seem that they need football? Just curious as the Newb to the NCAC

I am not on the committee, so my word means nothing, buuuuuuut the Tournament tracker does say JCU is a bubble team if we do not win the OAC.. Not saying I like it, but there is a world where 2 OAC teams do get in.

Just wanted to say congrats Mount. This rivalry has been fun these past 10 years (I am sure some of you will say it is not a rivalry, but then again I could be wrong. It's hard to call something a rivalry when it's been one sided, even with most of them being one score games)... I know we've gotten A LOT of grief from people about our leaving the OAC, and while none of us truly know the decision, I am hopeful that it will still allow these games to continue in the future... Best of luck the rest of the way.

Lastly, if you could do me a solid, and keep kicking the S*** out of that school in Berea, I would be most appreciative. While I "hate" Mount, I respect you all and the program; the same cannot be said for them. That and they are the loudest ones screaming "JCU is running away from Mount", the irony since they haven't beaten us since the FIRST Obama administration, but that's typical I suppose. Anyway, my monologue is over. I'll still be around, just on a new conference board I suppose. Take Care gang!

Quote from: Desertraider on November 24, 2024, 08:58:37 PMOk calling Mounts D "bend but dont break" completely ignores Otterbein, Muskingam, Marietta, and the first game against JCU. Plenty of bend and a lot of breaking. And while JCU took advantage of Curtis and Cramer had issues and Klump was a non-factor - can we truly say the replacements are an upgrade? They were manhandled by Marietta (who was destroyed by JCU and didnt fare well in their bowl game), manhandled by Otterbein, and pushed around by the Muskies.
I get looking on the upside on the changes since their last meeting - but lets not ignore that it hasnt changed much.
I LOATHE JCU. I despise them with every fiber of my being - going all the way back to debate club and Model UN when I was an undergrad at Hiram. However, I dont feel good (at all) about the next Raider v. Streak matchup. Thank god - my wine club shipped me a case of wine for the holidays. I have a feeling I may need it. Roll Raiders (please dear God) ~ Roll!

And you're not inviting me??? #rude

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Quote from: HScoach on November 18, 2024, 10:55:36 AMMount's quadrant is weak.  I could see a scenario where half of the teams could make it to the semifinals.

The plug on The Machine was pulled when Larry retired.  The momentum carried the program thru the VK years.  It's now dead and will need to be rebuilt if another title is to ever be won. The lack of quality depth in the OAC is what's kept them as league champs. 

And with JCU leaving this obviously only gets even worse.  Unless the wheels completely fall off the Raider wagon I just don't see who is going to challenge them for the OAC title consistently going forward.  Etta has a strong squad, but can they sustain it after this core graduates?  Hopefully because someone needs to push Mount in JCU's absence.

I think this factor is a little overrated, when I was at Mount from 2009-2013, JCU was a mediocre to flat out bad team. And Mount had 4 straight Stagg Bowl Appearances and 1 win during that era.

Of course those were the years I was there... I tell people I was the problem with JCU Football 

Happy Friday. I am heading up to the game tomorrow (pretty obvious which one), and I was wondering what all I should know regarding best parking and what not? I was up there in 2016 for the game, but can't recall off the top of my head where I parked and everything.. With that said, hoping to see a great game. We have a fairly large alumni base in Chicago, and our Gridiron club is hosting a trip for the Cleveland contingent for the weekend, so expect to see a fairly decent JCU contingent on campus.... Of course, now that I say it, it will just be me and my buddy who I went to JCU with there, lol

Quote from: BergAlum2 on August 30, 2024, 02:11:53 PMA question I've had for a long while now, why does D3 football not start this weekend like D1?  Seems like it would be nice to have another warm weather game and one less cold November game

Historically, D3 DOES start Labor Day weekend. However with the new Playoff format, and Championship Date, they worked back the weekends and next week therefore is week 1.

Quote from: D3fanboy on February 29, 2024, 06:07:28 PMSounds like Notre Dame College (D2) in Cleveland is shutting down after this semester.  Not a bad D2 program.  Sucks for the athletes and those that just signed letters of intent.  Dartt and Co could probably clean up

But if they live off campus, they can just commute a mile away to JCU...

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Quote from: Kira & Jaxon's Dad on February 20, 2024, 08:32:59 AMHow about those Streaks and their future plans?

Now Mount Union will never lose the OAC!!!

Was there a time when they didn't?

2016... Believe me, this is not a "look at me, we won the OAC one time since this century"... I'm just "glad" that one time it was not you, was us. lol

Quote from: sigma one on February 22, 2024, 09:35:48 AMI read that post on JCU and their clever reasoning for leaving the OAC.  Which colleges in the OAC are in close danger of collapsing?  Frankly, this sounds like a defensible excuse for ducking UMU in football.  And I don't think I blame them, particularly because of the shrinking at-large invitations into the playoffs.  I really liked the D3 post about expansion to 40 teams, but I think it's a long shot that the NCAA will move very quickly in that direction.  I hope I am wrong! 

my first reaction on us leaving was that it looked like we were ducking Mount... However, I don't think that holds much credence when you schedule Non-Conference games with Whitewater, Oshkosh and even Washington and Jefferson.

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Quote from: Raider 68 on February 20, 2024, 08:41:30 PMAs many have read about JCU moving to the NCAC in 2025, I am wondering who could join the OAC going forward if any school. JCU is leaving for a chance to become a top dog in the NCAC vs. always going against the Raiders for post season opportunities. While there also the academic considerations, I do not see the conferences be equal in sport teams. JCU has always been a major player in all OAC sports, so I am missing their logic with this move.

Mount will have an opportunity to see a more competitive non-conference schedule if they can play teams with better programs than the last several years.

Maybe two open dates can bring about a more competitive schedule in 2025 and beyond.

going to be tough to replace JCU's almost standard 9-1/8-2/7-3 on the Raiders schedule.  Mount really needs to go after the top of the PAC if/when they re-open their conference to OOC games

hey, hey, since 2013 we've only had 2 seasons finishing worse than 8-2...

That one hurts.. lol