FB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[Olivet Alum 17]

Dr - 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

It wouldn't surprise me if this is their last year, hence why Washington and Jefferson was added for football only in 2026.

[D3fanboy]

Looks like Oberlin is dressing 27 players for the John Carroll game.  😳

there is no way that the Yeoman can finish a 10 game schedule right? so unsafe

[Pat Coleman]

Dr - 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

It wouldn't surprise me if this is their last year, hence why Washington and Jefferson was added for football only in 2026.

Washington U., not Washington & Jefferson.

[Olivet Alum 17]

Dr - 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

It wouldn't surprise me if this is their last year, hence why Washington and Jefferson was added for football only in 2026.

Washington U., not Washington & Jefferson.

Too many schools with Washington in their name lol. Thanks Pat!

[LG67]

Oberlin dropping football would likely be a positive decision for all concerned, especially since their participation causes a significant alteration of the rules.  Looking at their results in most other sports raises a question of why continue.

[Whitecarrera]

Bear with me on this. I know it's long, but it took some digging. Before I start though — I want to acknowledge how much I miss Sigma One.  For 25 years, he was a close friend and mentor, and he was gone too soon.
 
Now, fun fact, if Wabash wins this week, it will be only the third time that both Wabash and IU have been 4-0 at the same time.
 
1910
IU finished 6-1, winning their first five.  They shut out Butler, Purdue, and Depauw, and gave up only six points all season.
Wabash finished 4-0, also with shutout wins over Butler and Purdue.  In fact, they weren't scored on the entire season, but this was the year of Ralph Lee Wilson's death. The remainder of their season was cancelled.
 
2015
IU started 4-0, but finished with a losing record.
Wabash went 12-1, with a season-ending loss to St. Thomas.
Coincidentally, DePauw was also 4-0 in 2015.
 
All-in-all, 2025 is the eighth time IU has started 4-0.  Only three times have they started better than 4-0: 1910, 1967 (Rose Bowl year), and last year. Wabash has started 4-0 twenty five times.
 
(Crawford, feel free to use AI and fact check me if you want)

[Crawford]

Congratulations to Wabash's Xavier Tyler for his honor of being NCAC offensive player of the week and for surpassing the 2,000 yard mark in his career. 

Congratulations too to Trenton Carter of Wittenberg for Defensive player of the week. His 4 tackles (behind the line of scrimmage) helps to explain the final score of Witts big win over OSU.

[wabashcpa]

Dr - 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 think there is a legitimate concern that Oberlin doesn't even finish this season, much less field a team in the future.  Football hasn't been a priority for years, and they clearly aren't using football to help drive enrollment or raise money.  Tough situation but short of a seismic shift in their universe where somebody cares enough to make it viable, I fear the end is near for that program.

[WabashBob]

I have coached high school teams that have had as few as 13 healthy bodies going into a Friday night, but Oberlin's situation seems extreme even to me.  I count 9 Seniors on Oberlin's roster, and for their sake I hope the Yeoman can finish this season provided it can be done safely.  For the underclassmen though, how does eligibility work if the school decides at some point to fold the program and they wish to go somewhere else to play?  I would assume that they would retain all their remaining years of eligibility but maybe not?  Regardless, it's a tough situation for all involved.

[CollegeGolf18]

Bear with me on this. I know it's long, but it took some digging. Before I start though — I want to acknowledge how much I miss Sigma One.  For 25 years, he was a close friend and mentor, and he was gone too soon.
 
Now, fun fact, if Wabash wins this week, it will be only the third time that both Wabash and IU have been 4-0 at the same time.
 
1910
IU finished 6-1, winning their first five.  They shut out Butler, Purdue, and Depauw, and gave up only six points all season.
Wabash finished 4-0, also with shutout wins over Butler and Purdue.  In fact, they weren't scored on the entire season, but this was the year of Ralph Lee Wilson's death. The remainder of their season was cancelled.
 
2015
IU started 4-0, but finished with a losing record.
Wabash went 12-1, with a season-ending loss to St. Thomas.
Coincidentally, DePauw was also 4-0 in 2015.
 
All-in-all, 2025 is the eighth time IU has started 4-0.  Only three times have they started better than 4-0: 1910, 1967 (Rose Bowl year), and last year. Wabash has started 4-0 twenty five times.
 
(Crawford, feel free to use AI and fact check me if you want)

Wow - didn't know that Sigma One had passed. Really enjoyed reading his commentary.

[CollegeGolf18]

I have coached high school teams that have had as few as 13 healthy bodies going into a Friday night, but Oberlin's situation seems extreme even to me.  I count 9 Seniors on Oberlin's roster, and for their sake I hope the Yeoman can finish this season provided it can be done safely.  For the underclassmen though, how does eligibility work if the school decides at some point to fold the program and they wish to go somewhere else to play?  I would assume that they would retain all their remaining years of eligibility but maybe not?  Regardless, it's a tough situation for all involved.

They'd have normal eligibility. Play 2 years, have two years somewhere else...play 3, have 1...etc.

[CollegeGolf18]

Wabash up 23-0 at the half with 3 fumbles...a muffed punt and two inside the 40ish yard line.

Defense has played well. Only given up 131 yards and made a stand in the red zone after a 1st and goal at the 2.

Wabash has nearly 300 yards even with 3 turnovers.

[CollegeGolf18]

Wabash up 23-0 at the half with 3 fumbles...a muffed punt and two inside the 40ish yard line.

Defense has played well. Only given up 131 yards and made a stand in the red zone after a 1st and goal at the 2.

Wabash has nearly 300 yards even with 3 turnovers.

I should also add that Wabash was playing 2nd and 3rd teamers in the 2nd quarter.

[CollegeGolf18]

Wabash up 33-0 and Denison isn't getting anything offensively. Only 2 yards rushing...midway through the 3rd quarter the backups are in on both sides.

[CollegeGolf18]

36-0 win and Denision only really had one drive that made Wabash work and it was after a fumble in Denison territory.

Only gave up 100 yards in the 2nd half and Wabash was playing 2-4 string for most of the half and Dension ran their #1 offense out until the last drive.