Defense rules the day during Spring Game
Annual scrimmage shortened by lack of healthy players
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, April 13, 2013
ATHENS, Ohio – The defense dominated in a shorted Green-White Spring Game that wrapped up the football spring practice season Saturday at Peden Stadium.
With about 30 players sitting out – most of them on offense – points were hard to come by as the Bobcats did not reach the end zone in 38 plays. Ohio managed 139 yards of offense and committed one turnover.
Rather than playing a regular game, the Bobcats were forced to shorten the scrimmage.
“We didn’t have any choice,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “If we had a choice, we would have liked to have most of our guys healthy and we would have liked to have put on a spring game. I think the players would have enjoyed that a little bit more and the fans probably. But we were forced to go the... <Read More>
Ohio football signs 22 players
Bobcats get 3 prep school signees, have 1 player go to prep school
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Ohio’s 2013 football recruiting class includes 22 players.
Players who inked letters-of-intent to play for the Bobcats include eight defensive linemen.
The Bobcats also have signed three prep school players: Fork Union teammates cornerback Jarid Brown and defensive back Dyquan Stewart and Hargrave Military defensive end Tarell Basham. All three currently are enrolled in classes at Ohio University, as is junior college transfer Watson Tautaiaki.
Of all of Ohio’s recruits, Chris Carson, a 6-1, 190-pound running back from Lillburn, Ga., was the mostly highly rated among virtually all scouting services, but he reportedly will play for Georgia Military Academy this fall. ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports all listed Carson as a three-star recruit. He... <Read More>
Independence Bowl champs: Bobcats thump Warhawks, 45-14
Ohio uses big pass plays, fast start to roll to victory
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Friday, December 28, 2012
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| SHREVEPORT, La. – Ohio got huge games from Tyler Tettleton, Beau Blankenship, Chase Cochran, Tyler Futrell and Tremayne Scott as the Bobcats dominated Louisiana-Monroe, 45-14, in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium.
“It was probably as complete a ballgame as we’ve played for some time,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “I think our guys came with great intensity.”
The Bobcats (9-4) racked up a bowl-record 556 yards of offense, while the defense picked off Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year Keith Browning three times in the first half and finished with five sacks on their way to their second straight bowl victory.
Blankenship had a bowl record four rushing touchdowns, finishing the game with 104 yards on... <Read More>
Bobcats try to end season on winning note
Ohio takes on ULM in Independence Bowl
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Thursday, December 27, 2012
SHREVEPORT, La. – With a month to prepare – and heal – the Ohio football team hopes to change the course of the end of its season with a victory against Louisiana-Monroe in the Independence Bowl on Friday.
Hammered by injuries, the Bobcats (8-4) lost four of their last five games, but are hoping to have some injured starters back against the Warhawks (8-4). This biggest gain could be on the defensive line, where Neal Huynh and Carl Jones are hopeful to play. Defensive end Tremayne Scott has missed the last seven games.
Ohio is playing in its fourth straight bowl game, having won for the first time in its sixth-ever bowl appearance, 24-23, with a touchdown in the final seconds against Utah State in last year’s Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. ULM... <Read More>
Ohio to play Louisiana-Monroe in Independence Bowl
Bobcats one of record seven MAC bowl teams
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Sunday, December 02, 2012
SHREVEPORT, La. – Ohio will take on Louisiana-Monroe in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl at 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.
It is the fourth straight bowl game for the Bobcats, who are one of a record seven Mid-American Conference teams to qualify for the postseason.
"The Ohio University football program is extremely excited for the opportunity to play in the Independence Bowl," coach Frank Solich said in a university press release. "For over 25 years, this has been one of the premier bowl games in the country and I couldn't be happier for our team. Louisiana-Monroe has had a very good season and we’re certain that this game will be a great matchup."
Ohio (8-4) is playing in its fourth straight bowl game, its... <Read More>
Bobcats close out regular season with 28-6 loss to Golden Flashes
Kent State gets two defensive touchdowns, builds 21-0 first quarter lead
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Friday, November 23, 2012
KENT, Ohio – Kent State scored a pair of defensive touchdowns in building a 21-point first quarter lead, rolling to a 28-6 regular season finale victory against Ohio on Friday.
Luke Wollet returned a Beau Blankenship fumble 50 yards for the game’s first score less than two minutes in and C.J. Malauulu returned a Tyler Tettleton interception 33 yards for a score at the 5:59 mark in the first quarter.
In between, Trayion Durham scored on a 15-yard run as the Golden Flashes (11-1, 8-0 Mid-American Conference) used its big early lead to take an easy victory.
In addition to the two turnovers for touchdowns, Kent State’s defense forced eight sacks against an Ohio offensive line that had three starters – Eric Herman, Vince Carlotta and Ryan... <Read More>
Cardinals run away from injury-riddled Bobcats in 4th quarter
Huynh, Jones hurt in 52-27 loss to Cardinals
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Thursday, November 15, 2012
MUNCIE, Ind. – Defensive tackles Neal Huynh and Carl Jones went down with injuries on the same plate late in the first half and the Ohio football team went down with its third loss in four games as Ball State racked up 357 rushing yards and 588 yards overall, pulling away with a 52-27 victory at Scheumann Stadium on Wednesday night.
Jahwan Edwards rushed 17 times for 169 yards and Horactio Banks added 14 catches for 135 yards as Ball State scored the final three touchdowns in the game to take control of what was a close game for more than three quarters.
“We put 27 on the board and sometimes 27 is good enough to win, but not against a team like this,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “… I don’t think we blocked or tackled all that well this... <Read More>
After facing stingy defense, Bobcats go up against high-scoring offense
Cardinals move ball effectively on the ground and through the air
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Tuesday, November 13, 2012
MUNCIE, Ind. – A week after facing a challenge from the Mid-American Conference’s top defense, the Ohio football team faces one of the league’s best offenses.
The Bobcats did not pass last week’s test, falling to Bowling Green, 26-14. Now, they will try to play the role of spoiler against Ball State, which still is in the West Division title hunt after knocking off Toledo last week.
Ball State ranks second in the MAC in yards per game at 470.5 and third in the league in scoring at 33.7 per game.
“There’s no question they are one of the top offensive teams in the MAC,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “And we’ll see at the end of the year where they’re at. They can run and they can throw and they have good people doing both of those. It’s a... <Read More>
Special teams miscues cost Bobcats in 26-14 loss to Falcons
Ohio fails to get off 4 punts, gets shut down offensively
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Wednesday, November 07, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio failed to get off four punts and struggled to get its offense moving, losing 26-14 to Bowling Green on Wednesday night at Peden Stadium.
Ohio punters mishandled two snaps and had two other punts blocked, the Bobcats managed only 244 yards of offense and the Falcons’ Anthon Samuel rushed for a career-high 181 yards.
With the defeat, the Bobcats (8-2, 4-2 Mid-American Conference) fall two losses behind Kent State in the MAC East and one behind the Falcons (7-3, 5-1 MAC), making their chances of returning to Detroit for the league championship game very slim.
“That’s a tough way to accept a loss,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “Bowling Green has a good football team. We could have done things better in all phases of the... <Read More>
Ohio faces MAC's top defense in Black Out game
Falcons have given up just 15.2 points per game
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Monday, November 05, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio’s offense will face perhaps its greatest challenge yet when the Bobcats take on Bowling Green in Wednesday night’s “Black Out” game.
The Falcons lead the Mid-American Conference in all four major defensive statistics, allowing only 15.2 points and 290.0 yards per game. Opponents have rushed for just 104.2 yards and passed for 185.8 per game.
“This will be, I think, probably the best defense we’ve played,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “That’s saying a lot. Penn State had a great front seven. But these guys have played Florida very well. If you look at them the last four or five games, they’ve really shut people down. The last two games, I think they’ve given up something like three points. We’re going to have to find a... <Read More>
Ohio forces 31 turnovers in exhibition rout
Kellogg scores 19 in Bobcats' 82-42 victory
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, November 03, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio forced 31 turnovers and held Mercyhurst to 27.3 percent shooting, rolling to an 82-42 exhibition victory Saturday at The Convo.
The Bobcats scored 36 points off turnovers and were led by Nick Kellogg, who was 5 of 7 from 3-point range, finishing with 19 points. Reggie Keely scored 13 points and Walter Offutt reached double figures with 10 points.
D.J. Cooper led Ohio’s harassment of Mercyhurst’s ball handling with four steals and he also dished out nine assists while scoring seven points on 3-of-5 shooting. The Bobcats shot 50 percent, but minus Kellogg, they were off the mark from deep (3 of 20).
The Division II Lakers held an early 10-7 advantage at the 15:44 mark in the first half, but they did not score again for... <Read More>
Bobcats run away from Eagles
Ohio tallies 559 yards of offense in 45-14 victory
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Thursday, November 01, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – For the first time in Mid-American Conference play, Ohio took control in the second half and rolled to a 45-14 victory against Eastern Michigan on Thursday night at Peden Stadium.
Donte Foster caught a pair of touchdown passes and had a career-high 164 receiving yards on seven catches as the Bobcats racked up 559 yards of offense. Ryan Boykin rushed for a career-best 128 yards and a score and Tyler Tettleton was 19 of 27 for 255 yards and three scores as the offense got on track.
“It was finally a game where we were able to separate ourselves in the second half as the game went on and have a cushion at the end,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “I think it was a combination of making big plays in the passing game and having a... <Read More>
Ohio has quick turnaround follwing season's first loss
Bobcats take on Eastern Michigan in Thursday night national broadcast
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Tuesday, October 30, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – Only five days after its first loss of the season – in heartbreaking fashion against its rival – the Ohio football team is looking to rebound on a national stage when it takes Eastern Michigan in first nationally televised home game of the season.
The Bobcats (7-1, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) lost their first game of the year, losing their top-25 ranking and their place atop the MAC East Standings, with a 23-20 defeat at Miami, with the clock expiring on a sack with Ohio in field goal range. But with a win against the Eagles, they still will be in position to take care of their “unfinished business” of winning their first MAC championship since 1968.
Ohio coach Frank Solich said the team has learned from its loss and is... <Read More>
Time expires on undefeated season
Tettleton sacked on last play at Miami
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, October 27, 2012
OXFORD, Ohio - Time expired when Tyler Tettleton was sacked with Ohio inside the 10-yard line of Miami and the RedHawks held on to give the No. 24 Bobcats their first loss of the season, 23-20, on Saturday at Yager Stadium.
Tettleton led Ohio down the field with 1:24 to go and the Bobcats (7-1, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) chose to take one shot at the end zone with nine seconds left. But with no timeouts left, the clock ran out on Ohio when Tettleton tried to make a play and was brought down in the backfield by Wes Williams, ending Miami's six-game losing streak in the Battle of the Bricks.
“I was just trying to make a play,” Tettleton said. “Everything broke down and I was just trying to make a play.”
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No. 24 Ohio returns from bye to face rival Miami
Bobcats have won 6 straight in Battle of the Bricks series
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Thursday, October 25, 2012
OXFORD, Ohio – Now into the top 25 of all major rankings, the Ohio football team, fresh off a bye week, turns its attention to Miami in the annual Battle of the Bricks.
The Bobcats are seeking their seventh straight victory in the series, which included a 21-14 victory at Peden Stadium last year.
“It’s a long-time rivalry,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “It’s important to Miami. It’s important to Ohio. It’s obviously important to fans. But when you look at football games, every game’s important regardless of who you are or how well you’re doing.”
Also coming off its bye week, Miami (3-4, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) still is in contention in the MAC East, despite a 37-12 loss to Bowling Green in its last game.
The success Miami has had has... <Read More>
Bobcats hold on to beat Zips, 34-28
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, October 13, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio built a 20-point lead and held on in the fourth quarter to remain undefeated with a 34-28 homecoming victory against Akron on Saturday at Peden Stadium.
The Bobcats (7-0, 3-0 Mid-American Conference) led 20-0 in the first half and 34-14 in the fourth quarter, but did not lock up the victory until surviving a late onside kick and then gaining a first down to be able to run out the clock.
Jerrod Dillard caught touchdown passes of 6 and 5 yards in the fourth quarter from quarterback Dalton Williams to help the Zips (1-6, 0-3 MAC) make it close. His final score on fourth-and-goal made it 34-28 with 1:55 remaining.
Robert Stein’s onside kick attempt bounced past several players before going out of bounds, allowing Ohio to... <Read More>
Akron's air attack to challege Ohio's depleted secondary
Zips average 463 yards of offense per game
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Thursday, October 11, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – Akron has not defeated an FBS team in two years, but an explosive offense has given the Zips hope that things are changing.
The Zips (1-5, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) last beat an FBS team Nov. 28, 2010 against Buffalo, losing 16 straight since then, but Akron is averaging 463.0 yards of offense this season.
Quarterback Dalton Williams leads Akron’s pass-first offense, having completing 62.1 percent of his passes for 1,907 yards and 15 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
Marquelo Suel is Williams’ main target with 43 catches for 478 yards and four touchdowns. L.T. Smith has made 28 grabs for 251 yards, while Dee Frieson has caught 25 balls for 180 yards.
“I think they throw, and set up the running game,” Ohio coach Frank... <Read More>
Boykin's fourth-quarter TDs give Bobcats 38-31 victory
Ohio overcomes Buffalo's powerful rushing attack
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, October 06, 2012
 |  | | Lonnie McMillan Photo | | Daz'mond Patterson's 102-yard kick return sparked Ohio after it fell behind 14-0. |
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| ATHENS, Ohio – Ryan Boykin scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, helping Ohio hold off Buffalo, 38-31, to become the nation’s first bowl-eligible team.
He scored on a 1-yard run on the first play of the fourth quarter to give Ohio a 31-24 lead and broke off a 51-yard run with 5:56 remaining to give the Bobcats breathing room down the stretch.
Ohio (6-0, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) again overcame a bad start, getting a spark on Daz’mond Patterson’s 100-yard kick return after it fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter.
Buffalo (1-4, 0-2 MAC) racked up 313 rushing yards and outgained Ohio, 501-333, overall, but the Bobcats used three fumble recoveries to their advantage. Coming into the game, Ohio had given up only 94.0 yards per... <Read More>
Ohio not seeking revenge, only a victory
Bulls upset Bobcats last season
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Thursday, October 04, 2012
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| ATHENS, Ohio – The last time Ohio and Buffalo played, the Bulls stunned the Bobcats, 38-37, last season, but Ohio coach Frank Solich insists his team is not using that loss as motivation for Saturday’s Mid-American Conference matchup.
“That’s kind of come and gone,” Solich said. “We’ve got goals and again we know what every team is going to be like that we face in the MAC. It’s always a challenge. So we don’t try to work on getting revenge from last year, or any type of revenge motive. We just look at trying to get football games won week after week.”
But Solich said there are lessons to be learned from that game. Buffalo beat Ohio in nearly every phase of the game, he said, except for special teams.
“We lost the turnover battle,” he said... <Read More>
Cincinnati Sycamore TE Mason Morgan commits to Ohio
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Wednesday, October 03, 2012
The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that Ohio has received a commitment from Cincinnati Sycamore TE Mason Morgan. The 6-6, 230-pounder chose Ohio over offers from Akron, Ball St., BG and Buffalo. Morgan becomes the 13th member of Ohio's 2013 recruiting class.
Blankenship helps Ohio slip past UMass, 37-34
Running back carries 43 times for 269 yards, 2 TDs
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, September 29, 2012
FOXBORO, Mass. – Beau Blankenship rushed for 269 yards and two touchdowns and Ohio held on to win a back-and-forth game against Massachusetts, 37-34, on Saturday at Gillette Stadium.
Blankenship carried 43 times, breaking the 100-yard mark for the fifth straight time, to help the Bobcats overcome 373 passing yards and four touchdowns by Mike Wegzyn. It gave the Bobcats their first 5-0 start since 1968 as they slipped past the Minutemen, in their first full year at the FBS level and 25-point underdogs.
Ohio’s defense held UMass at the Bobcats 45-yard line, forcing four straight incompletions with less than 30 seconds remaining.
The Bobcats trailed 27-20 late in the third quarter, but Blankenship tied it on a 5-yard touchdown run and Matt... <Read More>
Omaha DL Casey Sayles commits to Ohio
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Friday, September 28, 2012
According to HuskerOnline.com, Ohio has received a verbal commitment from Omaha (NE) North High School defensive lineman Casey Sayles. The 6-4, 260-pounder chose Ohio over offers from Bowling Green and South Dakota. Sayles becomes the 12th member of Ohio's 2013 recruiting class.
Bobcats open MAC play against Minutemen
Ohio to play at Gillette Stadium
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Thursday, September 27, 2012
FOXBORO, Mass. – Ohio is set begin its quest to complete its “unfinished business” this season when it opens Mid-American Conference play against Massachusetts on Saturday.
The Bobcats finished non-league play with a perfect 4-0 mark by downing Norfolk State, 44-10, last week, and now it moves on to the first step toward its primary goal this year of winning its first MAC championship since 1968.
UMass (0-4, 0-1 MAC) is transitioning into the Football Bowl Championship level and is in its first season in the MAC, having played its first-ever MAC game last week, a 27-16 loss at Miami. The Minutemen also have losses to Michigan, Indiana and Connecticut.
Although the results have not been pretty – UMass has been outscored 172-35 – Ohio cannot... <Read More>
Vick throws 4 TD passes as Ohio rolls, 44-10
Redshirt freshman fills in nicely for Tettleton
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, September 22, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – Filling in for an injured Tyler Tettleton, Derrius Vick threw four touchdown passes and led Ohio to an easy 44-10 victory against Norfolk State on Saturday at Peden Stadium, giving the Bobcats their first 4-0 start since 1976.
It was decided right before game time that Vick would start in place of Tettleton, suffering from an upper side injury, and he did not disappoint, completing 14 of 20 passes for 199 yards while helping Ohio open up a 34-0 halftime edge.
“I thought he had an excellent game,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “I don’t know that anybody knows quite what to expect. I don’t think Derrius did. But we do know he’s got one of those personalities where he handles things well.”
Vick threw touchdown passes on his... <Read More>
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Spartans not an ordinary FCS team
Bobcats expecting challenge from Norfolk State
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Friday, September 21, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – Norfolk State is an FCS team, but Ohio is not taking the Spartans lightly.
Norfolk State is a blocked extra point away from also entering Saturday’s game undefeated.
“They’ll be very confident in their abilities coming in, as they should be,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “We expect it to be a heck of a football game. With our approach, of always just trying to get ready for the next opponent, we’re putting everything into that and hopefully it’s going to be good enough.”
The Spartans rolled 24-0 in their opener against Virginia State, slipped past Liberty, 31-24, and fell in overtime against Howard, 37-36.
Norfolk State has a balanced offense that is led by a dual-threat quarterback, Nico Flores. He has completed 60.5... <Read More>
Bobcats win Battle for the Bell for 2nd straight year
Woseley interception seals 27-24 victory
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, September 15, 2012
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. – Jelani Woseley picked off Rakeem Cato at the Ohio 15-yard line and the Bobcats held on to win a back-and-forth game against Marshall to win the Battle for the Bell for the second straight year, 27-24, on Saturday night.
The nation’s leading passer, Cato finished with 432 yards, but the Thundering Herd had two turnovers in the final six minutes, helping the Bobcats to beat their rival in consecutive seasons since 1979 and 1980, and for the first time in Huntington since 1977.
“I couldn’t be any prouder of our guys,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “We’ve played three very, very physical football games in a row. It was a tremendous comeback by our guys. They truly believe in each other and were able to make enough plays to... <Read More>
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Fast-paced, high-powered offenses meet
Both Bobcats, Herd averaging well over 500 yards per game
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Thursday, September 13, 2012
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. – Two of the nation’s highest-powered offense through the first two weeks of the season meet Saturday in the Battle for the Bell.
Marshall leads Conference USA in yards per game (580.0) and points per game (43.0), while Ohio is second in the Mid-American Conference in both categories at 37.5 points and 541.5 yards per contest.
Both offenses like to push the pace and regularly aim for 90 snaps per game on offense.
“We’re used to running a fast-paced offense now,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. ““We’re used to running a fast-paced offense now; it’s our second season with it. We’ve faced our guys in practice, there’s no better conditioning than doing that. So I suspect both teams will be in excellent condition and there will... <Read More>
Bobcats blow out Aggies in 2nd half
Ohio rolls up 584 yards in 51-24 victory
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, September 08, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio scored 24 straight points in the third quarter to pull away with a convincing 51-24 home-opening win against New Mexico State in front of a record crowd of 25,983 at Peden Stadium on Saturday night.
Beau Blankenship rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns and Tyler Tettleton threw for 257 yards and two scores as the Bobcats amassed 584 yards of offense and turned a 21-17 lead early in the third quarter into a blowout before the end of the period.
“I wasn’t overly pleased with the first two quarters,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “… Similar to the Penn State game, as the game went on, our defense got better and played better. Our offense showed flashes early of being able to put points on the board and in the third... <Read More>
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Ohio ready for home opener
Bobcats to be challenge by strong-armed QB
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Thursday, September 06, 2012
ATHENS – Coming off a 24-14 victory at Penn State, the Ohio football team has to make sure not to experience any letdowns its home opener Saturday against New Mexico State.
Ohio coach Frank Solich said he does not expect the Bobcats will have any problem being in the right mindset against the Aggies.
“I really do believe we have that kind of group that will be able to move on,” he said. “We’ve always approached every season, every game, just one at a time. I think our players understand that and know that. I think they also know there’s no one on our schedule that cannot beat us if we don’t play great football. And so we need to line up and play really well every week.”
Based on the result of New Mexico State’s first game, a 49-19 victory... <Read More>
Bobcats knock off Nittany Lions in opener, 24-14
Ohio outscores Penn State, 21-0, in 2nd half to erase 14-3 deficit
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, September 01, 2012
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Ohio dominated the second half with 21 unanswered points to rally past Penn State, 24-14, in the Nittany Lions' first game in the post-Joe Paterno era Saturday at Beaver Stadium.
“It was a great win for our football team, our university, our program and our fans," Ohio coach Frank Solich said. "Our fans have waited for a long time for that consistency.”
Tyler Tettleton completed a 5-yard third-down fade pass to Donte Foster for Ohio's third touchdown of the second half, putting away the Nittany Lions with 2:55 remaining.
It capped off a 17 play, 93-yard drive and punctuated a second half that saw the Bobcats outgain the Nittany Lions, 301-115.
“The line was able to take control as the game went on," Solich said. "I... <Read More>
Solich gets contract extension
Coach will remain with Bobcats through 2017
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Friday, August 31, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio University announced Thursday a five-year contract extension for football coach Frank Solich, keeping him in Athens through the end of 2017.
In just seven years at Ohio, he is the school's third all-time winningest coach. He is coming off a monumental season that saw the Bobcats set 47 school records, including tying the season win mark at 10, and win their first-ever bowl game. “There is no better college football coach in the country than Frank Solich,” Athletic Director Jim Schaus said in a press release. “He is instrumental in building one of the most successful eras in Ohio Athletics history. Under his leadership, Ohio Football has become a nationally competitive and highly recognized program. Our future is... <Read More>
Matt Weller Media Day Interview
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Friday, August 31, 2012
 |  | | Ted Thompson Photo | | Ohio kicker Matt Weller talks with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day. |
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| Last season, Ohio kicker Matt Weller set 11 school records (six single season and 5 career marks). He was named MAC Special Teams Player of the Year and All-MAC Second Team. The senior from Twinsburg, Ohio talked to BobcatAttack about what he has in store for 2012.
Donte Foster Media Day Interview
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Thursday, August 30, 2012
 |  | | Ted Thompson Photo | | Ohio WR Donte Foster talks with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day. |
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| With the departure of experienced receivers like LaVon Brazill and Riley Dunlop, Ohio is looking for playmakers at that position. Junior wideout Donte Foster, with 6 TD's in 39 career receptions, hopes to fill that role. He talked with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day.
Neal Huynh Media Day Interview
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Thursday, August 30, 2012
 |  | | Ted Thompson Photo | | Ohio DT Neal Huynh talks with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day. |
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| Despite a week five injury last year that caused him to miss three games and playing time in others, Ohio defensive tackle Neal Huynh finished with career-highs in tackles (32) and tackles for loss (4). The senior from Altoona, PA looks to stay healthy this season and lead an experienced Bobcats defensive line. He talked with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day.
Season preview: Unfinished business
Ohio seeking to win elusive MAC championship
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Wednesday, August 29, 2012
ATHENS – Unfinished business.
The Ohio football team is coming off a monumental season in which it tied a school record with 10 victories and won a bowl game for the first time in school history. Yet it was not enough.
“We went to the MAC championship last year,” wide receiver Donte Foster said. “We ended up losing late in the game, so that still stings in our heart. We feel like we have unfinished business and our duty is to get back there and win that football game.”
Ohio led Northern Illinois, 20-0, at halftime of the MAC title game, but the Huskies rallied to top the Bobcats, 23-20, on a last-second field goal.
It was the second time in three years the third time in six years the Bobcats came up short in the championship game. They... <Read More>
Jordan Thompson Media Day Interview
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Wednesday, August 29, 2012
 |  | | Ted Thompson Photo | | Ohio TE Jordan Thompson talks with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day. |
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| Ohio tight end Jordan Thompson's single-season bests in receptions (24) and yards (258) a year ago helped him to All-MAC Academic Honorable Mention honors. Now, the senior from Rockford, Ohio is looking to finish his Ohio career with a MAC Championship. Thompson talked with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day.
Tremayne Scott Media Day Interview
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Wednesday, August 29, 2012
 |  | | Ted Thompson Photo | | Ohio DE Tremayne Scott talks with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day. |
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| In 2011, Ohio defensive end Tremayne Scott was named All-MAC Second Taam after recording 64 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. The senior from Ocala, Florida is looking to lead an improved pass-rushing unit this season. He talked with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day.
Graduated starters will be tough to replace
But Bobcats think players will step up
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Tuesday, August 28, 2012
ATHENS – The Ohio football team returns 15 of 25 starters from last year and was voted a unanimous pick to win the Mid-American Conference East Division title. But replacing the 10 starters lost will not be easy.
The Bobcats were hit hardest on offense with the loss of their top two receivers, both tackles and their starting running back. It is at the wide receiver spot where the lost where the production lost statistically seems most daunting.
Ohio broke all kinds of offensive records in 2011 and LaVon Brazil was a big part of that as a team captain who set multiple school receiving marks, making 74 catches for 1,146 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts.
Gone also is Riley Dunlop, who was good for 43... <Read More>
Eric Herman Media Day Interview
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Monday, August 27, 2012
 |  | | Ted Thompson Photo | | Ohio guard Eric Herman talks with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day. |
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| Ohio offensive guard Eric Herman is coming off an All-MAC Second Team campaign that saw him lead the team in pancake blocks (102), knockdowns (120) and decleaters (18). The 6-4, 319-pounder enters the 2012 season on the Lombardi Award Watch List. Herman talked with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day.
Gerald Moore Media Day Interview
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Sunday, August 26, 2012
 |  | | Ted Thompson Photo | | Ohio safety Gerald Moore talks to BobcatAttack at the team's 2012 Media Day. |
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| Ohio safety Gerald Moore is coming his best season in tackles. His 84 stops were second only to Noah Keller's 116. As the leading returning tackler and with the Keller's departure, Moore will be looked to as a leader of the Ohio defense. The senior from Mitchellville, MD spoke with BobcatAttack about the upcoming season at the team's annual Media Day.
Beau Blankenship Media Day Interview
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Sunday, August 26, 2012
 |  | | Ted Thompson Photo | | Ohio RB Beau Blankenship talks to BobcatAttack at the team's 2012 Media Day |
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| After sitting out a transfer year from Iowa St., running back Beau Blankenship jumped right into the Ohio offense. Splitting time with Donte Harden and Ryan Boykin, he ran the ball 93 times for 462 yards (5.0 average) and four touchdowns. The junior from Norman (OK) North High School enters 2012 as #1 on the Bobcats depth chart. He talked with BobcatAttack at the team's annual Media Day.
Bobcats think they have plenty of leaders
Team brings back unity council this season
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Sunday, August 26, 2012
ATHENS – Despite having three less captains this season that last year, the Ohio football team expects to have plenty of leaders.
The Bobcats named seven captains in 2011, but have given that honor to only four players this year.
However, the team has brought back the concept of the unity council, with representatives from each position group responsible to aid in team decisions.
Captains this year are seniors cornerback Travis Carrie, safety Gerald Moore and tight end Jordan Thompson and junior quarterback Tyler Tettleton.
“I like our overall leadership on our team,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “I think we have as many leaders this year as we’ve ever had.”
Last year, the Bobcats elected seven captains, linebackers Eric Benjamin and... <Read More>
Tyler Tettleton Media Day Interview
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Saturday, August 25, 2012
 |  | | Ted Thompson Photo | | BobcatAttack talks with Ohio QB Tyler Tettleton at the team's annual Media Day |
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| Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton had a record-setting campaign in his first year at the helm for the Bobcats. The junior from Norman, Oklahoma can now work on rewriting all of Ohio's career passing records. BobcatAttack sat down with Tettleton at the team's annual Media Day.
Frank Solich Media Day Interview
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Saturday, August 25, 2012
 |  | | Ted Thompson Photo | | Frank Solich addresses the media at Ohio's 2012 Media Day. |
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| Ohio head football coach Frank Solich led his team to a 10-win season a year ago and won the school's first-ever Bowl game. But a MAC Championship still eludes Solich. He talks about that and other topics at the team's annual Media Day.
West Virginia WR Cedric Brown pledges Ohio
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Friday, August 03, 2012
Ohio has received a verbal commitment from Martinsburg (WV) High School wide receiver Cedric Brown. The 6-3, 185-pounder chose Ohio over Marshall among other schools. Brown, who was a Class AAA first-team all-state selection this year, caught 57 passes for 846 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also intercepted three passes as one of Martinsburg's starting cornerbacks and had a punt-return touchdown. Martinsburg is the defending two-time Class AAA (big school) state champs in West Virginia.
Clinton-Massie DE Trent Smart commits to Ohio
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Scout.com and the Cincinnati Enquirer are reporting that Clinton-Massie DE Trent Smart has committed to Ohio. The 6-4, 235-pounder chose Ohio over offers from Miami (OH) and Air Force. Smart recorded 12.5 sacks last season.
Georgia DT Tony Porter goes with Ohio
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Ohio has received a verbal commitment from Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee, GA) High School defensive tackle Tony Porter. The 6-2, 275-pounder also held offers from Jackson St., Tennessee St. and Liberty. Porter becomes the 9th member of Ohio's 2013 class.
Northmont TE Troy Mangen keeps family tradition with Ohio
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The Dayton Daily News is reporting that Northmont TE Troy Mangen has committed to Ohio. The 6-5, 225-pounder becomes the 8th member of Ohio's 2013 recruiting class. Troy's father Mike and uncle Doug rank 1st and 8th respectively on Ohio's career tackles list.
Ohio gets commitment from Groveport Madison OL Durrell Bristol
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Scout.com is reporting that Groveport Madison offensive guard Durrell Bristol has committed to Ohio. The 6-3, 325-pounder chose Ohio over offers from BG, Ball St. and WMU. Bristol becomes the 7th member of Ohio's 2013 recruiting class.
Thornville Sheridan OL Tate Leavitt verbals to Ohio
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Monday, July 09, 2012
Rivals.com is reporting that Thornville Sheridan offensive tackle Tate Leavitt has committed to Ohio. The 6-7, 295-pounder chose Ohio over offers from Toledo, WMU, Kent St. and Akron. He becomes the 6th member of Ohio's 2013 recruiting class.
Warren Howland WR/ATH Brendan Cope verbals to Ohio
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Friday, July 06, 2012
According to internet reports, Warren Howland WR/ATH Brendan Cope has committed to Ohio. The 6-3, 185-pounder (4.43 forty) becomes the 4th member of Ohio's 2013 recruiting class.
Dublin Coffman OT goes with Ohio
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Friday, July 06, 2012
According to Rivals.com, Ohio has received a commitment from Dublin Coffman offensive tackle Zachary Murdock. The 6-4, 285-pounder chose the Bobcats over offers from Akron, Ball St., BG, WMU and heavy interest from Michigan St. and Cincinnati. Rated a 3-star player by Rivals, Murdock becomes the 5th member of Ohio's 2013 recruiting class.
Elida LB Quentin Poling picks Ohio
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Monday, July 02, 2012
Ohio has received a verbal commitment from Elida HS linebacker Quentin Poling. The 6-2, 210-pounder chose the Bobcats over offers from Ball St. and Toledo. Poling recorded 200 tackles last season in helping Elida to the Division III State Semifinals. He becomes the third member of Ohio's 2013 recruiting class.
Detroit King HS safety Leon Alexander commits to Ohio
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Sunday, July 01, 2012
ESPN.com is reporting that Detroit King HS safety Leon Alexander has committed to Ohio. The 6-2, 195-pounder chose the Bobcats over offers from Miami, Ball St., Central Michigan and others. Alexander is the second member of Ohio's 2013 recruiting class. Keep track of Ohio Football recruiting with BobcatAttack's recruiting database.
Dublin Coffman QB picks the Bobcats
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Thursday, June 14, 2012
ScoutingOhio.com is reporting that Dublin Coffman QB James Walsh has committed to Ohio. The 6-2, 185-pounder chose the Bobcats over offers from Toledo, BG, Akron and CMU. Rivals.com ranks Walsh as a 3-star recruit, 23rd best QB in the national class and 4th-best in Ohio. Walsh is Ohio's first verbal to its 2013 recruiting class.
Brazill drafted by Colts
Indianapolis takes WR in sixth round
Saturday, April 28, 2012
NEW YORK – Ohio wide receiver LaVon Brazill was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the final pick, 206th overall, of the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
He is the 30th player in school history to be drafted, including the fourth in the last five years. Wide receiver Taylor Price, taken in the third round of the 2010 draft by the New England Patriots, was the last Ohio player drafted.
Brazill, 5-11 and 191 pounds, closed out his career at Ohio in 2011 by setting the school single-season records for receptions with 74, yards with 1,146 and touchdowns with 11. He also is the school’s all-time career leader in receptions with 189 and yards receiving with 2,511.
Indianapolis used the top... <Read More>
Keller hopes to hear name called during draft
Middle linebacker ranks among school's all-time leading tacklers
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Tuesday, April 24, 2012
 |  | | Lonnie McMillan Photo | | Ohio's Noah Keller returns an interception against Northern Illinois in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game this past season. Keller hopes to be selected in the NFL Draft this week. |
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| Former Ohio linebacker Noah Keller is hoping to hear his name called during the NFL Draft this week, but if he does not, he knows he has options.
Even if he is not selected, the three-time All-Mid-American Conference pick is certain to sign an undrafted free agent contract and get a shot at the NFL.
“I’m hoping that I get my name called,” Keller said. “My agent has talked to about 15, 20 teams in the league that have contacted him. Some teams are pretty interested and there’s other ones not so much. You don’t need all the teams to like you; you just need one team to like you. That’s what I’m hoping for. I hope I find one team that the coaching staff likes me and they’ve got a system that I can play in.”
Keller, at 6-1 and 245 pounds with... <Read More>
Defense forces 6 turnovers in Spring Game
Green defeats White, 15-7
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Saturday, April 21, 2012
ATHENS – Defense dominated in the annual Green and White game, won by the Green team, 15-7, at Peden Stadium on Saturday.
The Bobcats produced six interceptions and seven sacks while the offense struggled. Redshirt freshman Devin Bass had two interceptions, while junior Nic Barber and sophomore Tony Davis each recorded a pair of sacks.
Ohio’s offense produced 399 yards on 70 plays, averaging a solid 5.7 yards per play, but junior quarterback Tyler Tettleton threw four picks and was just 7 of 17 passing, although his few completions did go for 136 yards.
Redshirt freshman Derrius Vick accounted for one touchdown with a 2-yard touchdown pass to junior walk-on tight Art Thomas. Vick was 12 of 21 for 85 yards but threw two interceptions. He... <Read More>
Ohio signs 19 to 2012 recruiting class
Solich says Bobcats are becoming more far-reaching
By Lonnie McMillan / Contributor Wednesday, February 01, 2012
ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio football team announced its 2012 recruiting class of 19 players on Wednesday.
The class includes four junior college players, all already enrolled at Ohio, and 15 high school players.
For more on each player, click here.
Ohio coach Frank Solich said that recruiting coordinator Brian Haines has helped put together an excellent class for the second year in a row.
“I really feel good about this year’s class again,” he said. “I think we’ve put together two really good classes, with not only athletic players, but guys who have done an excellent job in the classroom, and that goes a long way.”
Among them are four wide receivers and one “athlete” generally... <Read More>
Ohio Football Signing Day
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Ohio Football announced a 2012 Signing Class of 19 today. The class includes 7 from Ohio, 3 from Florida, 3 from Georgia, 2 from Nebraska and 1 from Iowa, Mississippi, New York and Texas.
LOIs received: QB Greg Windham - 6'1", 217 (Tampa, FL, King HS) RB Dazmond Patterson* - 5'8", 165 (Plant City, FL/Plant City HS) OL Nick Gibbons - 6'4", 308 (Stone Mountain, GA/Stephenson HS) OL Troy Watson - 6'6", 280 (Aurora, OH, Aurora HS) TE John Tanner - 6'4", 240 (Cincinnati, OH/Moeller HS) WR Chris Murray - 5'11", 185 (Tampa, FL/King HS) WR Jordan Reid - 6'3", 195 (Stone Mountain, GA/Parkview HS) WR Mike Roberts - 6'4", 245 (Cleveland, OH/Benedictine HS) WR Malik Rodriguez - 6'2", 200 (Brooklyn, NY/Poly Prep) WR Matt Waters* - 6'1", 200 (Council Bluffs, IA/St. Albert HS/Iowa Western CC) DT Trae Clark - 6'3", 350 (Cincinnati, OH/Colerain HS) DE Ty Branz* - 6'2", 245 (York, NE/York HS/Iowa Western CC) DE Davon Henry - 6'2", 232 (Round Rock, TX/Hyde Park Baptist HS) DE Kurt Laseak - 6'4", 225 (Mentor, OH/Mentor HS) DE Wade Wells* - 6'4", 225 (Gautier, MI/Ocean Springs HS/Mississippi Gulf Coast CC) LB Tim Edmond* - 6'0", 235 (Cincinnati, OH/LaSalle HS/Hutchinson CC) LB Jake Schany - 6'2", 210 (Blair, NE/Blair HS) S Toran Davis - 5'11", 200 (Decatur, GA/Southwest Dekalb HS) S Sebastian Smith - 6'2", 180 (Columbus, OH/Pickerington Central) * Already enrolled
MAC Signing Day
By Ted Thompson / BobcatAttack.com Administrator Wednesday, February 01, 2012
As LOIs roll in from around the conference, keep track with the help of these links.
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