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   Posted: 11/14/2018 11:29:12 PM 
Another crazy night in the MAC again tonight, which proves you never know what can happen. Both of the undefeated teams in the MAC were knocked off in unlikely fashion. Ohio simply DESTROYED Buffalo in a game that was men vs boys, and Miami held NIU to 7 points on their home field in their first loss to a team not from the Power 5 this year. I wasn't surprised that Ohio won, but I was surprised by how easily it was. I felt this game was going to show if Buffalo was for real or not and that question was easily answered. UB can't win in Athens and never had a chance tonight. You can play that game 9 more times and I'm picking Ohio each time. Tonight is a perfect example of why you play the games and that you never know what can happen. It's never over until its officially over, and in Ohio's case, it is not.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 12:00:43 AM 
OhioBobcat wrote:
Another crazy night in the MAC again tonight, which proves you never know what can happen. Both of the undefeated teams in the MAC were knocked off in unlikely fashion. Ohio simply DESTROYED Buffalo in a game that was men vs boys, and Miami held NIU to 7 points on their home field in their first loss to a team not from the Power 5 this year. I wasn't surprised that Ohio won, but I was surprised by how easily it was. I felt this game was going to show if Buffalo was for real or not and that question was easily answered. UB can't win in Athens and never had a chance tonight. You can play that game 9 more times and I'm picking Ohio each time. Tonight is a perfect example of why you play the games and that you never know what can happen. It's never over until its officially over, and in Ohio's case, it is not.


Not sure what you're referring to as in "not over"

Their MAC title hopes? Oh ... those are as good as gone.

Miami almost ensured that tonight. NIU played like a team that was playing for nothing ... which they were. They already locked up West title on Tuesday with WMU loss so tonight was meaningless for them. And it showed.

So Ohio is most likely simply playing for pride vs. Akron.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 12:34:22 AM 
bshot44 wrote:
OhioBobcat wrote:
Another crazy night in the MAC again tonight, which proves you never know what can happen. Both of the undefeated teams in the MAC were knocked off in unlikely fashion. Ohio simply DESTROYED Buffalo in a game that was men vs boys, and Miami held NIU to 7 points on their home field in their first loss to a team not from the Power 5 this year. I wasn't surprised that Ohio won, but I was surprised by how easily it was. I felt this game was going to show if Buffalo was for real or not and that question was easily answered. UB can't win in Athens and never had a chance tonight. You can play that game 9 more times and I'm picking Ohio each time. Tonight is a perfect example of why you play the games and that you never know what can happen. It's never over until its officially over, and in Ohio's case, it is not.


Not sure what you're referring to as in "not over"

Their MAC title hopes? Oh ... those are as good as gone.

Miami almost ensured that tonight. NIU played like a team that was playing for nothing ... which they were. They already locked up West title on Tuesday with WMU loss so tonight was meaningless for them. And it showed.

So Ohio is most likely simply playing for pride vs. Akron.


There is pride, which is big, also the chance to be an 8 win team, then a 9 win team, for a better bowl. How many schools are eight or nine win teams? What percentiles would that put Ohio in? The last team any other team in the MAC wants to see across the field is Ohio. Pride ain't nothing. I am proud of this team and I feel most are.

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   Posted: 11/15/2018 12:53:51 AM 
Bcat2 wrote:
bshot44 wrote:
OhioBobcat wrote:
Another crazy night in the MAC again tonight, which proves you never know what can happen. Both of the undefeated teams in the MAC were knocked off in unlikely fashion. Ohio simply DESTROYED Buffalo in a game that was men vs boys, and Miami held NIU to 7 points on their home field in their first loss to a team not from the Power 5 this year. I wasn't surprised that Ohio won, but I was surprised by how easily it was. I felt this game was going to show if Buffalo was for real or not and that question was easily answered. UB can't win in Athens and never had a chance tonight. You can play that game 9 more times and I'm picking Ohio each time. Tonight is a perfect example of why you play the games and that you never know what can happen. It's never over until its officially over, and in Ohio's case, it is not.


Not sure what you're referring to as in "not over"

Their MAC title hopes? Oh ... those are as good as gone.

Miami almost ensured that tonight. NIU played like a team that was playing for nothing ... which they were. They already locked up West title on Tuesday with WMU loss so tonight was meaningless for them. And it showed.

So Ohio is most likely simply playing for pride vs. Akron.


There is pride, which is big, also the chance to be an 8 win team, then a 9 win team, for a better bowl. How many schools are eight or nine win teams? What percentiles would that put Ohio in? The last team any other team in the MAC wants to see across the field is Ohio. Pride ain't nothing. I am proud of this team and I feel most are.


Did you just copy & paste what you wrote last year before Buffalo game?

Oh ... that's right, you went radio silent after Akron debacle.

Same thing was said last year before they went to UB and got beat like a drum.

Don't think that happens this time with game being at home.

But as I've learned with Ohio football ... rule nothing out (well, except a MAC title 😉)
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 7:31:55 AM 
bshot44 wrote:
Bcat2 wrote:
bshot44 wrote:
OhioBobcat wrote:
Another crazy night in the MAC again tonight, which proves you never know what can happen. Both of the undefeated teams in the MAC were knocked off in unlikely fashion. Ohio simply DESTROYED Buffalo in a game that was men vs boys, and Miami held NIU to 7 points on their home field in their first loss to a team not from the Power 5 this year. I wasn't surprised that Ohio won, but I was surprised by how easily it was. I felt this game was going to show if Buffalo was for real or not and that question was easily answered. UB can't win in Athens and never had a chance tonight. You can play that game 9 more times and I'm picking Ohio each time. Tonight is a perfect example of why you play the games and that you never know what can happen. It's never over until its officially over, and in Ohio's case, it is not.


Not sure what you're referring to as in "not over"

Their MAC title hopes? Oh ... those are as good as gone.

Miami almost ensured that tonight. NIU played like a team that was playing for nothing ... which they were. They already locked up West title on Tuesday with WMU loss so tonight was meaningless for them. And it showed.

So Ohio is most likely simply playing for pride vs. Akron.


There is pride, which is big, also the chance to be an 8 win team, then a 9 win team, for a better bowl. How many schools are eight or nine win teams? What percentiles would that put Ohio in? The last team any other team in the MAC wants to see across the field is Ohio. Pride ain't nothing. I am proud of this team and I feel most are.


Did you just copy & paste what you wrote last year before Buffalo game?

Oh ... that's right, you went radio silent after Akron debacle.

Same thing was said last year before they went to UB and got beat like a drum.

Don't think that happens this time with game being at home.

But as I've learned with Ohio football ... rule nothing out (well, except a MAC title 😉)


A pity, you won't know what you've got til it is gone.

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   Posted: 11/15/2018 7:54:06 AM 
Bcat2 wrote:
The last team any other team in the MAC wants to see across the field is Ohio.


How misguided. I read this every season (basketball and football) on BA and think how ignorant a statement it is.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 7:59:03 AM 
Bcat2 wrote:
A pity, you won't know what you've got til it is gone.


I'm well aware of what Ohio has. More than aware. More than aware of where Ohio football is in 2018 compared to 1988. It's been discussed ad nauseam here.

I think it's more a pity you can't accept the obvious inability to elevate to the level past where Ohio is now.

The level where UB & NIU were at last night ... the level where they can lose on senior night at home or get buried on the road in November and still have a straight path to the MAC title .... to what would be multiple MAC titles for both programs in the last 14 yrs.

Frank is a LEGEND! No one is chasing him out of town. Why do you insist that's the case?

I simply point out the painfully obvious facts surrounding this program. You choose to stick your head in the sand & enjoy the optics of an 8-4 (6-2) season without really looking into the construction of it.

Frank will leave Ohio as the winningest coach in MAC history .... and NEVER win a MAC title. Wrap your head around that! It's more impressive to do that than to win one title in 15 years.

You just can't seem to accept the fact that fans can both be happy & proud of a team .... and disappointed & frustrated at the same time. It's beyond your comprehension that an Ohio fan can cheer a 52-17 win and also shake their heads at what happened 7 days prior.

Quit forcing people into silos. You don't have to be anti-Frank or blind/pro-Frank. You push that narrative too much.

It's okay to be frustrated and still be a rabid fan. Not all fans have to be rah-rah 24/7 like you.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 8:03:59 AM 
bobcatsquared wrote:
Bcat2 wrote:
The last team any other team in the MAC wants to see across the field is Ohio.


How misguided. I read this every season (basketball and football) on BA and think how ignorant a statement it is.



It is another way of saying Ohio Football is highly respected in the MAC. I am pretty sure that is true.

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   Posted: 11/15/2018 8:11:37 AM 
Could be a meaningful game if Miami loses Tuesday. Either way, revenge on Akron for last season is on my mind!

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   Posted: 11/15/2018 8:19:46 AM 
bshot44 wrote:
OhioBobcat wrote:
Another crazy night in the MAC again tonight, which proves you never know what can happen. Both of the undefeated teams in the MAC were knocked off in unlikely fashion. Ohio simply DESTROYED Buffalo in a game that was men vs boys, and Miami held NIU to 7 points on their home field in their first loss to a team not from the Power 5 this year. I wasn't surprised that Ohio won, but I was surprised by how easily it was. I felt this game was going to show if Buffalo was for real or not and that question was easily answered. UB can't win in Athens and never had a chance tonight. You can play that game 9 more times and I'm picking Ohio each time. Tonight is a perfect example of why you play the games and that you never know what can happen. It's never over until its officially over, and in Ohio's case, it is not.


Not sure what you're referring to as in "not over"

Their MAC title hopes? Oh ... those are as good as gone.

Miami almost ensured that tonight. NIU played like a team that was playing for nothing ... which they were. They already locked up West title on Tuesday with WMU loss so tonight was meaningless for them. And it showed.

So Ohio is most likely simply playing for pride vs. Akron.


As much as you want to continue to complain about Ohio falling short, not winning a MACC champ, how they’re done, etc., the fact of the matter is, they’re still alive and that’s not going to change until next week (if it at). There’s one week to go and Ohio is alive and that’s beyond better than already being eliminated. It’s been an exciting MAC East race and it’s going down to the wire for three teams. This is part of what makes college football great. You’ve already thrown in the towel on this team and in the process are missing out on a good divisional race. I just don’t understand the piling on when they haven’t even been eliminated.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 8:42:34 AM 
OhioBobcat wrote:
bshot44 wrote:
OhioBobcat wrote:
Another crazy night in the MAC again tonight, which proves you never know what can happen. Both of the undefeated teams in the MAC were knocked off in unlikely fashion. Ohio simply DESTROYED Buffalo in a game that was men vs boys, and Miami held NIU to 7 points on their home field in their first loss to a team not from the Power 5 this year. I wasn't surprised that Ohio won, but I was surprised by how easily it was. I felt this game was going to show if Buffalo was for real or not and that question was easily answered. UB can't win in Athens and never had a chance tonight. You can play that game 9 more times and I'm picking Ohio each time. Tonight is a perfect example of why you play the games and that you never know what can happen. It's never over until its officially over, and in Ohio's case, it is not.


Not sure what you're referring to as in "not over"

Their MAC title hopes? Oh ... those are as good as gone.

Miami almost ensured that tonight. NIU played like a team that was playing for nothing ... which they were. They already locked up West title on Tuesday with WMU loss so tonight was meaningless for them. And it showed.

So Ohio is most likely simply playing for pride vs. Akron.


As much as you want to continue to complain about Ohio falling short, not winning a MACC champ, how they’re done, etc., the fact of the matter is, they’re still alive and that’s not going to change until next week (if it at). There’s one week to go and Ohio is alive and that’s beyond better than already being eliminated. It’s been an exciting MAC East race and it’s going down to the wire for three teams. This is part of what makes college football great. You’ve already thrown in the towel on this team and in the process are missing out on a good divisional race. I just don’t understand the piling on when they haven’t even been eliminated.


Asking for three dominos to fall our way, especially when one of them is BGSU, is kind of a problem. If BG pulls the upset then color me shocked! Because I just don't see it happening personally.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 9:47:36 AM 
Buckeye to Bobcat wrote:
OhioBobcat wrote:
bshot44 wrote:
OhioBobcat wrote:
Another crazy night in the MAC again tonight, which proves you never know what can happen. Both of the undefeated teams in the MAC were knocked off in unlikely fashion. Ohio simply DESTROYED Buffalo in a game that was men vs boys, and Miami held NIU to 7 points on their home field in their first loss to a team not from the Power 5 this year. I wasn't surprised that Ohio won, but I was surprised by how easily it was. I felt this game was going to show if Buffalo was for real or not and that question was easily answered. UB can't win in Athens and never had a chance tonight. You can play that game 9 more times and I'm picking Ohio each time. Tonight is a perfect example of why you play the games and that you never know what can happen. It's never over until its officially over, and in Ohio's case, it is not.


Not sure what you're referring to as in "not over"

Their MAC title hopes? Oh ... those are as good as gone.

Miami almost ensured that tonight. NIU played like a team that was playing for nothing ... which they were. They already locked up West title on Tuesday with WMU loss so tonight was meaningless for them. And it showed.

So Ohio is most likely simply playing for pride vs. Akron.


As much as you want to continue to complain about Ohio falling short, not winning a MACC champ, how they’re done, etc., the fact of the matter is, they’re still alive and that’s not going to change until next week (if it at). There’s one week to go and Ohio is alive and that’s beyond better than already being eliminated. It’s been an exciting MAC East race and it’s going down to the wire for three teams. This is part of what makes college football great. You’ve already thrown in the towel on this team and in the process are missing out on a good divisional race. I just don’t understand the piling on when they haven’t even been eliminated.


Asking for three dominos to fall our way, especially when one of them is BGSU, is kind of a problem. If BG pulls the upset then color me shocked! Because I just don't see it happening personally.


Agreed - it's not very likely a 3-team race because of laying an egg in one half of football. I'll tune back in here on Wednesday for the answer of whether or not that Friday game will actually matter.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 9:58:59 AM 
I think it matters a lot to the players, especially the seniors. To win that last home game is really important to most of them. Add what happened last year plus the fact that they can keep Akron from getting bowl eligible and I expect them to be fired up.

WMU losing Tuesday night was the worst thing that could happen to NIU. They really lost their edge. They played like we did in the first half vs Fiami. Not sharp at all. Lots of dropped passes and blown plays.

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   Posted: 11/15/2018 10:26:52 AM 
It would be surprising if Bowling Green beats Buffalo but you never know. Buffalo had trouble with Central Michigan, who just lost to Bowling Green and hasn't won a MAC game. It would be surprising if Miami lost to Ball State, but you never know. Ball State just got a nice win against Western Michigan. There's pretty much never a sure thing in the MAC.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 10:33:14 AM 
OhioBobcat wrote:
bshot44 wrote:
OhioBobcat wrote:
Another crazy night in the MAC again tonight, which proves you never know what can happen. Both of the undefeated teams in the MAC were knocked off in unlikely fashion. Ohio simply DESTROYED Buffalo in a game that was men vs boys, and Miami held NIU to 7 points on their home field in their first loss to a team not from the Power 5 this year. I wasn't surprised that Ohio won, but I was surprised by how easily it was. I felt this game was going to show if Buffalo was for real or not and that question was easily answered. UB can't win in Athens and never had a chance tonight. You can play that game 9 more times and I'm picking Ohio each time. Tonight is a perfect example of why you play the games and that you never know what can happen. It's never over until its officially over, and in Ohio's case, it is not.


Not sure what you're referring to as in "not over"

Their MAC title hopes? Oh ... those are as good as gone.

Miami almost ensured that tonight. NIU played like a team that was playing for nothing ... which they were. They already locked up West title on Tuesday with WMU loss so tonight was meaningless for them. And it showed.

So Ohio is most likely simply playing for pride vs. Akron.


As much as you want to continue to complain about Ohio falling short, not winning a MACC champ, how they’re done, etc., the fact of the matter is, they’re still alive and that’s not going to change until next week (if it at). There’s one week to go and Ohio is alive and that’s beyond better than already being eliminated. It’s been an exciting MAC East race and it’s going down to the wire for three teams. This is part of what makes college football great. You’ve already thrown in the towel on this team and in the process are missing out on a good divisional race. I just don’t understand the piling on when they haven’t even been eliminated.


I applaud your delusional committment to the cause.

And let me say, I'll buy the first round in Detroit if BG & Ball hold up their end.

The odds are astronomical that both of those upsets happen. But you keep the faith!

Bottom line ... Ohio is playing for personal pride.

Last night was super impressive ... if for nothing else, they showed some heart in a huge bounce back win. That's something this program has lacked in the past ... as recent as last year when they gave that uninspired effort at UB.

This team has shown ability to pull itself off the mat after 3 gut punch losses. That's good to see ... good character.

And yes ... they should be up for a final home game vs Kron.

Still doesn't erase disappointment of not being in Detroit.

All the positivity in the world you spew cant and won't change that.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 10:40:59 AM 
Next weeks BSU @ MU is a big game for us. Got It!
Here are my thoughts.
BSU beat WMU this week when they had nothing to play for except maybe their coach and their pride.
The same scenario is in play for next week @ MU. However, add in an additional motivation by knocking MU out for the MACC. Their coach is possible on the hot seat and finishing the season with 2 wins could save him for another season, and they would be 4-4 in the conference.
Tuesday night can't come soon enough.

Some of the same thoughts could be said for BGSU. Last game of year, at home, with nothing to loose. All the pressure is on BU for the win. Traveling on Thanksgiving is not easy, as Ohio can a test to a few years back with the game @ Kent. I would be cautious to pencil in a W for BU in this game. We have seen this scenario many time in sports.


GO BSU & BGSU

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   Posted: 11/15/2018 10:55:21 AM 
Ball State and Miami is a pretty good rivalry. Should be a good game. Asking BGSU to beat Buffalo is a kin to asking Akron (who had 70 yards last week of total offense) to beat OHIO the way the Cats are playing.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 11:35:49 AM 
UpSan Bobcat wrote:
It would be surprising if Bowling Green beats Buffalo but you never know. Buffalo had trouble with Central Michigan, who just lost to Bowling Green and hasn't won a MAC game. It would be surprising if Miami lost to Ball State, but you never know. Ball State just got a nice win against Western Michigan. There's pretty much never a sure thing in the MAC.


Thank you, exactly my point. I'm not saying those things "are" going to happen, I'm simply saying they "COULD" happen, which is why I can't stand seeing posts popping up on here by some going back to even last week about how Ohio's MACC drought has reached another year - when OHIO IS STILL ALIVE!!! Yes I know the help Ohio needs isn't in its favor, but it's not like it's impossible to happen either. Ohio needs BG and BSU to beat Buffalo and Miami, not Alabama and Clemson for crying out loud. Buffalo was simply gutted by an Ohio team that some think is mediocre at best (plenty of comments to back that up on this board!) and will be back on the road facing a team that has nothing at all to lose, and Miami doesn't even having a winning record and is playing a team coming off its most exciting win of the season. I know the vultures are circling on here waiting to pounce and feast on bobcats, but damn man, they better wait and make sure their prey is actually dead before swooping in because they'll be in for a rude awakening! Because these Bobcat are still very much alive - in the MACC race.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 11:37:28 AM 
It just sucks that Ohio has put themselves in this position again.

There is ZERO question who the best team in the league is ....

Ohio dominated Buffalo last night

Ohio controlled NIU for 3 quarters in DeKalb before letting that one slip away.

Ohio dominated Miami in 2H but had four horrific defensive series in the 1H that cost them.

It just stinks to be back in this position for a second straight year.

Ohio kicked the snot out of Toledo last year before flushing the MAC East down the drain with that disaster at Akron .... blowing a 21-10 lead.

As awesome of a display that was last night .... excuse me for being a bit salty at the current position this team is in.

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   Posted: 11/15/2018 11:40:33 AM 
OhioBobcat wrote:
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It would be surprising if Bowling Green beats Buffalo but you never know. Buffalo had trouble with Central Michigan, who just lost to Bowling Green and hasn't won a MAC game. It would be surprising if Miami lost to Ball State, but you never know. Ball State just got a nice win against Western Michigan. There's pretty much never a sure thing in the MAC.


Thank you, exactly my point. I'm not saying those things "are" going to happen, I'm simply saying they "COULD" happen, which is why I can't stand seeing posts popping up on here by some going back to even last week about how Ohio's MACC drought has reached another year - when OHIO IS STILL ALIVE!!! Yes I know the help Ohio needs isn't in its favor, but it's not like it's impossible to happen either. Ohio needs BG and BSU to beat Buffalo and Miami, not Alabama and Clemson for crying out loud. Buffalo was simply gutted by an Ohio team that some think is mediocre at best (plenty of comments to back that up on this board!) and will be back on the road facing a team that has nothing at all to lose, and Miami doesn't even having a winning record and is playing a team coming off its most exciting win of the season. I know the vultures are circling on here waiting to pounce and feast on bobcats, but damn man, they better wait and make sure their prey is actually dead before swooping in because they'll be in for a rude awakening! Because these Bobcat are still very much alive - in the MACC race.


The exact same thing could be said last year after Ohio thumped Toledo.

The rah-rah crowd was planning the parade down Court Street to celebrate the MAC East title.

And then Akron happened.

That was as inconceivable of a loss as UB losing to BG or Miami losing to Ball State.

So yes ... it could happen.

But let's be honest ... lightning striking twice in one week in Ohio's favor is very, very unlikely.
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   Posted: 11/15/2018 3:01:22 PM 
bshot44 wrote:

But let's be honest ... lightning striking twice in one week in Ohio's favor is very, very unlikely.


It is surely a long shot but it would be nice if Ohio finally got something to break its way.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Ohio is still alive for the MACC with one game to go!
   Posted: 11/15/2018 6:53:35 PM 
Show move you must be an absolute treat to be around when you come home from bad day at work
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OU_Country
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  Message Not Read  RE: Ohio is still alive for the MACC with one game to go!
   Posted: 11/16/2018 12:28:52 PM 
Pataskala wrote:
I think it matters a lot to the players, especially the seniors. To win that last home game is really important to most of them. Add what happened last year plus the fact that they can keep Akron from getting bowl eligible and I expect them to be fired up.

WMU losing Tuesday night was the worst thing that could happen to NIU. They really lost their edge. They played like we did in the first half vs Fiami. Not sharp at all. Lots of dropped passes and blown plays.


Fair point. It matters for those reasons, and senior day is always important. I wish they'd take the liberty of moving Senior Day to a game when students are on campus - both in basketball and football.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Ohio is still alive for the MACC with one game to go!
   Posted: 11/16/2018 12:44:32 PM 
OU_Country wrote:
Pataskala wrote:
I think it matters a lot to the players, especially the seniors. To win that last home game is really important to most of them. Add what happened last year plus the fact that they can keep Akron from getting bowl eligible and I expect them to be fired up.

WMU losing Tuesday night was the worst thing that could happen to NIU. They really lost their edge. They played like we did in the first half vs Fiami. Not sharp at all. Lots of dropped passes and blown plays.


Fair point. It matters for those reasons, and senior day is always important. I wish they'd take the liberty of moving Senior Day to a game when students are on campus - both in basketball and football.


+1

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  Message Not Read  RE: Ohio is still alive for the MACC with one game to go!
   Posted: 11/16/2018 1:57:50 PM 
OU_Country wrote:
I wish they'd take the liberty of moving Senior Day to a game when students are on campus - both in basketball and football.


Or a weekend? ;-)
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