BB: OAC: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Dr. Acula]

Congrats to BW on advancing to the super regional unblemished.  I watched their first game with UW-L and that was a good game.  Huge clutch bomb from West in the B8 to take the lead.  Credit to Nirider for busting it down the line to beat out a GIDP one batter earlier to set up the 2 run shot.  He was moving.

Mount set a new record for wins in a season at 32.  I wasn't upset about dropping the opener to Hobart.  You just never know what you're dealing with when you face somebody's ace and the kid threw really well.  Tip your cap.  They bounced back and beat up on Bridewater St. which was good to see.  The second game against Hobart was not great.  They didn't hit a soft tossing LHP who after the 1st I wasn't sure would be around more than a couple innings.  Well, he was.  It reminded me of the lefty that started for Behrend that they had trouble with also.  They have a lot of LHH and maybe those guys that throw more junk give them trouble.  It would have been a moot point because they were running out of arms even if they beat Hobart.  Overall a great season, setting a new standard and returning basically everyone except Tsouras.

[Dr. Acula]

Austin Ziance is transferring to WVU.  Big blow for Etta although probably not surprising.

Hard working kid and deserves it.  Had a ton of action once he went in the portal.  Sucks for new coach coming in..announcement to be made this week.  Unfortunately, very confident it's going to be a current OAC coach.

A current OAC coach, huh?  Hmmm.  That would be a good move by Etta IMO.

[BobcatQB]

Top 3 candidates are 2 MC alumni, one a current head coach and one an assistant.  The other candidate is a current OAC head coach.  I was told yesterday that it won't be the current OAC coach but I find that surprising.  Wish they would announce it already.

All 3 Region 7 teams are hosting supers this weekend, Denison, BW and Adrian.

[Dr. Acula]

Interesting.  The first two Etta alumni that came to mind when it opened were Mulvey and Cottom.

[BobcatQB]

Yes, those are the two..and the other OAC coach has confirmed he's staying where he is.  Mulvey told me he loved it at Hampden-Sydney and didn't plan to apply..but that was at the beginning of the season..and I didn't expect him to tell me any different at the time.  I like Cottom and I know Marietta does too.  Many think he would be the best choice.

The biggest surprise was not including previous coach Chad Langley in the mix.  He currently works in the Mets organization but wanted the job.  He was a no-brainer. Recruited arguably the best team they ever had, kids loved him and he has great pro connections.  Alot of people were upset he didn't make the cut.