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Face it, the staff took us from really LOUSY to pretty darn good...then the last 30 or so games just plain mediocre. This all comes down to recruiting, schemes and coaching kids up. Early on, it SEEMED there was a lot of this going on. Lately, not so much. We all know the last 30 games or so OHIO has just been average at best. I am still NOT convinced our talent level is top 5 in the MAC. Maybe recruiting the last two years was better and we will see the results on the field the next two years. If not, they will just be two wasted years where we should have moved on. I understand and agree that FS has earned the right and deserves to go out on his terms. I just hope he realizes when that time comes IF it is before his current contract ends. Back to Top NIU007b General User Member Since: 11/25/2011 Post Count: 68 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/19/2014 9:56:28 AM  Mark Lembright '85 wrote: catfan28 wrote: Mark Lembright '85 wrote: Infrastructure for one. Secondly, money. There is no infrastructure that NIU has that we do not. Also, our budget is higher and we pay our coaches significantly more. Sorry...not buying it. Seriously? We have literally the smallest, or one of the smallest stadiums in the FBS. We have a small and antiquated weight training facility, we just built an IPF when most the MAC has had a similar one for years, and we have to beg, steal and borrow just to build that and an academic building. Were it not for the Walter family's donation, we would not have an IPF right now. And wasn't there a news story that NIU is committing another $75 to $100 million to its athletic department and is expanding their football stadium to 40,000? Our IPF was just built a couple years ago. Our endzone facility was built several years ago and that was desperately needed since our facilities were very antiquated at that point. The master plan that was just released seems to be a wish list. IF we get donations for it, we'll make those upgrades. Farther down the list I believe is the plan to add endzone seating which would make the stadium 30-35K, with the ability to expand to 40K. But I don't see any of that happening right away. Our official stadium capacity right now is only 24K. I doubt NIU's facilities are better than Ohio's. I can't explain the recent success other than fortunately having 2 good QBs in a row. This year we're just snaking by even the bad teams. And the coaches have changed but the system hasn't, so that helps. Back to Top Mark Lembright '85 General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Highland Heights, OH Post Count: 2,447 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/19/2014 10:10:19 AM  NIU007b wrote: Mark Lembright '85 wrote: catfan28 wrote: Mark Lembright '85 wrote: Infrastructure for one. Secondly, money. There is no infrastructure that NIU has that we do not. Also, our budget is higher and we pay our coaches significantly more. Sorry...not buying it. Seriously? We have literally the smallest, or one of the smallest stadiums in the FBS. We have a small and antiquated weight training facility, we just built an IPF when most the MAC has had a similar one for years, and we have to beg, steal and borrow just to build that and an academic building. Were it not for the Walter family's donation, we would not have an IPF right now. And wasn't there a news story that NIU is committing another $75 to $100 million to its athletic department and is expanding their football stadium to 40,000? Our IPF was just built a couple years ago. Our endzone facility was built several years ago and that was desperately needed since our facilities were very antiquated at that point. The master plan that was just released seems to be a wish list. IF we get donations for it, we'll make those upgrades. Farther down the list I believe is the plan to add endzone seating which would make the stadium 30-35K, with the ability to expand to 40K. But I don't see any of that happening right away. Our official stadium capacity right now is only 24K. I doubt NIU's facilities are better than Ohio's. I can't explain the recent success other than fortunately having 2 good QBs in a row. This year we're just snaking by even the bad teams. And the coaches have changed but the system hasn't, so that helps. Thanks NIU and my bad then, perhaps Ohio's football facilities aren't as far down in the MAC as I thought. I would then have to agree with CMoney as to NIU's advantage location-wise. Also, their coaching staff and ability to recruit is perhaps a shade better than Ohio's right now, although WMU is apparently gaining ground quickly there. Back to Top Monroe Slavin General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Oxnard, CA Post Count: 9,121 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/19/2014 10:19:14 AM  shabamon wrote: Still waiting on 9704 to list his specific changes in the thread that he started. I think we are seeing the ramifications of the 2010 recruiting class not working out. How many seniors were honored last night? I have been pleased with recent recruiting classes. The number of underclassmen who are holding their own and generating some wins is encouraging for the future. Go back to season prediction threads. How many of us honestly thought we were MAC East contenders this year? In the past, I, like many, have been highly critical of Tim Albin's decision-making with BUTM. I'm no LC, but I feel like we are mixing up pass and run better this year and we have a QB who will keep on the read option. We'll finish 6-6, as I predicted, but I think next year will be a very, very strong season. Bold prediction: We go undefeated in non-conference play next year. I realize that prediction is probably from a moment of exuberance...we all have them. But I will take that bet. If there are no coaching changes or other significant change(s), there is no chance of undefeated in MAC. Where's the band?! WHERE"S THE BAND?! DesignspiritUSA.com The Pets On The Go Collection of pet gear travel bags The Holiday Tote Bigg Bagg Collection--over-sized, reversible, extra pockets; now love carrying packages as much as you love shopping! Back to Top OUcats82 General User Member Since: 1/9/2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Post Count: 1,827 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/19/2014 10:51:59 AM  GoCats105 wrote: C Money wrote: GoCats105 wrote: Just makes you wonder what Ohio is missing. Favorable geography. NIU is the only G5 school in Illinois and isn't too far from Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa. For just about any prospect in the Upper Midwest that isn't quite up to B1G standards, NIU is the next logical choice. Ohio has to compete with Toledo, BG, Kron, Kent, Fiami, and UC for the in-state talent osu doesn't want. Then go elsewhere. Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania are close too. Not that Kentucky and West Virginia are rich in talent, but go out and find players. Don't just hope kids from Ohio to pick you over six other schools. BTW, I know how Owen Hart feels after a loss sometimes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1vzgN_IhoI He's not a nugget, either! Ohio-The State University Back to Top Campus Flow General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Post Count: 4,952 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/19/2014 11:22:52 AM  One correction on the weight room. At 10,000 sq.ft its one of the largest in the MAC. Toledo's is only 5,000 square feet. Frank has a project to spruce up the weight room to make it more attractive for recruits. Most Memorable Bobcat Events Attended 2010 97-83 win over Georgetown in NCAA 1st round 2012 45-13 victory over ULM in the Independence Bowl 2015 34-3 drubbing of Miami @ Peden front of 25,086 Back to Top Rufus25 General User Member Since: 2/10/2013 Location: Fishers, IN Post Count: 28 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/19/2014 3:21:29 PM  NIU007b wrote: Mark Lembright '85 wrote: catfan28 wrote: Mark Lembright '85 wrote: Infrastructure for one. Secondly, money. There is no infrastructure that NIU has that we do not. Also, our budget is higher and we pay our coaches significantly more. Sorry...not buying it. Seriously? We have literally the smallest, or one of the smallest stadiums in the FBS. We have a small and antiquated weight training facility, we just built an IPF when most the MAC has had a similar one for years, and we have to beg, steal and borrow just to build that and an academic building. Were it not for the Walter family's donation, we would not have an IPF right now. And wasn't there a news story that NIU is committing another $75 to $100 million to its athletic department and is expanding their football stadium to 40,000? Our IPF was just built a couple years ago. Our endzone facility was built several years ago and that was desperately needed since our facilities were very antiquated at that point. The master plan that was just released seems to be a wish list. IF we get donations for it, we'll make those upgrades. Farther down the list I believe is the plan to add endzone seating which would make the stadium 30-35K, with the ability to expand to 40K. But I don't see any of that happening right away. Our official stadium capacity right now is only 24K. I doubt NIU's facilities are better than Ohio's. I can't explain the recent success other than fortunately having 2 good QBs in a row. This year we're just snaking by even the bad teams. And the coaches have changed but the system hasn't, so that helps. The above quote - 'I can't explain the recent success other than fortunately having 2 good QBs in a row.' This says it all. When you have a good, reliable QB, everyone plays better. This is the missing piece for OU. Get a QB...Get wins. Back to Top Ozcat General User Member Since: 1/4/2005 Location: Gahanna, OH Post Count: 818 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/19/2014 4:10:47 PM  C Money wrote: Ohio has to compete with Toledo, BG, Kron, Kent, Fiami, and UC for the in-state talent osu doesn't want. It's way worse than that. OSU gets the Ohio kids they want. Then the rest of the Big Ten and Notre Dame pick through them, and you can now add Kentucky and Tennessee into that group. Then UC, then the MAC schools. The state is either #4 or #5 in terms of D1 prospects. But the entire Midwest is going after them. How often does OU pull in a consensus 3*? Hopefully the facility upgrades help. http://247sports.com/Season/2015-Football/CompositeRecrui... Last Edited: 11/19/2014 4:14:20 PM by Ozcat Back to Top L.C. General User Member Since: 8/31/2005 Location: United States Post Count: 10,067 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/20/2014 11:14:48 AM  C Money wrote: GoCats105 wrote: Then go elsewhere. Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania are close too. Not that Kentucky and West Virginia are rich in talent, but go out and find players. Don't just hope kids from Ohio to pick you over six other schools. Oh, I don't disagree. We have made a point the past several recruiting classes to target Ohio more than Florida/California/JUCO/etc. There are advantages to that, and disadvantages to that..... I don't see any significant change in that regard the last couple years, except in the acceptance rate. They have always issued a lot of offers early to Ohio players, but prior to the last couple years, few of them were accepted. Then, what usually happened was that they scoured the country to find good players to fill the class in December and January. What happened differently the last two years is that the players from Ohio that Ohio wanted accepted. The result was that the class was essentially filled from the early offers, and there was no room left in the class at the end, so they didn't end up taking as many from elsewhere. I'm OK with this. The big advantage of offering Ohio kids is that the coaches have seen them in person, and have perhaps had them in camps. Thus they have a better idea what they are getting. If they can fill the class with the players they want locally, I see that as a good thing. When there are spaces left, rather than offering second tier Ohio players, go nationwide for talent to fill whatever spaces are left. Last Edited: 11/20/2014 11:15:34 AM by L.C. “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” ― Epictetus Back to Top C Money General User Member Since: 8/28/2010 Post Count: 3,420 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/20/2014 11:34:31 AM  L.C. wrote: I'm OK with this. The big advantage of offering Ohio kids is that the coaches have seen them in person, and have perhaps had them in camps. Thus they have a better idea what they are getting. If they can fill the class with the players they want locally, I see that as a good thing. When there are spaces left, rather than offering second tier Ohio players, go nationwide for talent to fill whatever spaces are left. I like offering Ohio kids for a different reason. Even the most die-hard Bobcat fan understands that Ohio is a university before it is a football program. When you offer Ohio kids, you are building/strengthening ties to the people and communities you most want invested in your university in addition to your athletics. Back to Top Pataskala General User Member Since: 7/8/2010 Location: At least six feet away from anybody else Post Count: 9,152 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/20/2014 11:39:48 AM  Ozcat wrote: C Money wrote: Ohio has to compete with Toledo, BG, Kron, Kent, Fiami, and UC for the in-state talent osu doesn't want. It's way worse than that. OSU gets the Ohio kids they want. Then the rest of the Big Ten and Notre Dame pick through them, and you can now add Kentucky and Tennessee into that group. Then UC, then the MAC schools. The state is either #4 or #5 in terms of D1 prospects. But the entire Midwest is going after them. How often does OU pull in a consensus 3*? Hopefully the facility upgrades help. Don't forget Pitt and WVU. They usually have a dozen or more Ohio kids on their roster. We will get by. We will get by. We will get by. We will survive. Back to Top L.C. General User Member Since: 8/31/2005 Location: United States Post Count: 10,067 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/20/2014 12:00:51 PM  C Money wrote: L.C. wrote: I'm OK with this. The big advantage of offering Ohio kids is that the coaches have seen them in person, and have perhaps had them in camps. Thus they have a better idea what they are getting. If they can fill the class with the players they want locally, I see that as a good thing. When there are spaces left, rather than offering second tier Ohio players, go nationwide for talent to fill whatever spaces are left. I like offering Ohio kids for a different reason. Even the most die-hard Bobcat fan understands that Ohio is a university before it is a football program. When you offer Ohio kids, you are building/strengthening ties to the people and communities you most want invested in your university in addition to your athletics. +1 That's a big plus. By taking more Ohio players, Ohio is clearly building closer ties to the state, and you see that in that zipcode map that was posted here earlier this year. Unfortunately, though, they can't win by offering 2d and 3rd rate Ohio players. That's why, in prior years, when they didn't get the Ohio players they wanted, they went elsewhere. “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” ― Epictetus Back to Top Monroe Slavin General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Oxnard, CA Post Count: 9,121 Status: Offline     RE: Time For a Change    Posted: 11/21/2014 3:06:18 AM  It was pointed out by someone (P Graham?) late last year that we have a miserable record lately against MAC teams with winning records. Time for a change. A very significant change. 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