Louisiana converts on goal-line plays to run past Ohio 49-14
Bobcats struggle to just 250 yards of offense
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Thursday, September 16, 2021
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana scored on the last play of the first half and twice on fourth down while running away with a 49-14 victory against winless Ohio on Thursday night at Cajun Field.
Despite a bad start, the Bobcats (0-3) had a chance to stay in the game but could not get key goal-line stops as the Ragin’ Cajuns (2-1) piled up 562 yards of offense.
Montrell Johnson kept his balance as he spun off of a defender and fell down the ground short of the goal line, but the ball was ruled to have reached the end zone on a run from the 1-yard line as time expired in the first half, giving Louisiana a 21-7 lead. The call was upheld after replay.
Johnson scored again on a fourth-and-goal play on the first possession of the second half to make it... <Read More>
FCS Duquesne holds off Ohio after failed 2-point try
Bobcats can't overcome penalties, Dukes' long drives
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, September 11, 2021
ATHENS – A fade pass to Ryan Luehrman on a potential game-tying two-point conversion try was broken up, and penalty-riddled Ohio lost to an FCS opponent for the first time since 2002 with a 28-26 defeat against Duquesne on Saturday at Peden Stadium.
Kurtis Rourke completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to Ty Walton with 9 seconds left to give the Bobcats a chance to rally from a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit, but a defender was able to prevent Luehrman from making a similar catch near the right sideline. The Dukes then recovered an onside kick try to give the Northeast Conference, which limits scholarships to 40, its first-ever win against an FBS opponent.
Ohio (0-2) scored the first two times in touched the ball to take a 13-3 lead but did... <Read More>
Ohio can't finish drives, falls 29-9 to Syracuse
Bobcats come up short in Albin's first game as head coach
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Saturday, September 4, 2021
ATHENS – Ohio’s offense produced yards but not touchdowns in a season-opening 29-9 loss to Syracuse to begin the Tim Albin coaching era on Saturday night at Peden Stadium.
The Bobcats had 346 yards of offense and moved inside the Orange 35-yard line six times but settled for only three field goals.
It was the first game as head coach for Alban after Frank Solich stepped aside after 16 years at the helm less than two months ago because of health issues. Solich was honored before the game, which was the first in two years to feature fans – a near capacity crowd of 23,904 was on hand – because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Awesome crowd. Wow,” Albin said. “It was great to see the hill packed, and the student section was awesome. I wish we got... <Read More>
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Solich announces retirement as Ohio football coach
Albin promoted from offensive coordinator
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
ATHENS – Frank Solich, The Mid-American Conference’s all-time leader in football coaching wins, announced his retirement Tuesday morning, citing a need to focus on his health.
Director of Athletics Julie Cromer announced associate head coach and offensive coordinator Tim Albin was promoted to head coach and agreed to a four-year contract.
"After 55 years in coaching, including 16 at Ohio University, it is time for me to step away to focus on a cardiovascular health issue," Solich said in a press release. "I've appreciated the support of Bobcat fans over the years, and I know they will continue to support Coach Albin. After working directly with Tim for 21 consecutive years, including six at the University of Nebraska, it's clear to me he... <Read More>
De’Montre Tuggle Becomes First Ohio University Student Athlete to Ink Monetary Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Deal
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Today, De’Montre Tuggle becomes the first Ohio University student-athlete to sign a monetary NIL deal. As part of new NIL guidelines, student-athletes may be compensated for the commercial use of their name, image, and likeness arising from their skills and accomplishments.
“We’re thrilled to do our part to support NIL compensation for Ohio Bobcat athletes under the current NIL guidelines and look forward to other businesses joining us to do the same,” said Ted Thompson, Co-Manager of BobcatAttack.com and Ohio University alumnus. “I think I can speak for Bobcat fans across the country when I say we can’t wait to see student-athletes back doing what they love.”
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