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Posted: 8/26/2025 4:30 PM
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Anyone know when Rutgers tickets will be available for download on ohiobobcats.com? I logged in and I can see all of my season tickets, game by game, but no link to download away game tickets. I paid via ohiobobcats.com, so I assume that I will download Rutgers tickets there rather than on the Rutgers athletic site. Seems like they ought be available now -- the beginning of game week, especially since game day is a Thursday. Anyone know anything about this issue?
The Bobcat rally attendees are sitting in Section 109, rows 28-30, seats 1-11 (in those 3 rows). I bought mine through Seat Geek but there weren't any available from the listed rows above.

While I don't like second-hand marketplaces, I managed to get 2 great seats at row 15 for less than $90. The price gouging can't happen if there's no risk of a sellout!
Tickets should be sent by 5:00 PM today.
I just received mine - section 112, row 42
Section 109 row 6
Will try not to dump a drink down your shirt from the row behind.....
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Posted: 8/26/2025 8:27 PM
MonroeClassmate wrote:expand_more
Anyone know when Rutgers tickets will be available for download on ohiobobcats.com? I logged in and I can see all of my season tickets, game by game, but no link to download away game tickets. I paid via ohiobobcats.com, so I assume that I will download Rutgers tickets there rather than on the Rutgers athletic site. Seems like they ought be available now -- the beginning of game week, especially since game day is a Thursday. Anyone know anything about this issue?
The Bobcat rally attendees are sitting in Section 109, rows 28-30, seats 1-11 (in those 3 rows). I bought mine through Seat Geek but there weren't any available from the listed rows above.

While I don't like second-hand marketplaces, I managed to get 2 great seats at row 15 for less than $90. The price gouging can't happen if there's no risk of a sellout!
Tickets should be sent by 5:00 PM today.
I just received mine - section 112, row 42
Section 109 row 6
Will try not to dump a drink down your shirt from the row behind.....
Thanks. I will try to behave. Family is making the trip.
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Posted: 8/26/2025 10:17 PM
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Coach Smith's presser. Wow, what a difference from the past couple years.
++++!!!!!
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Posted: 8/27/2025 9:07 AM
I hope you guys don't mind if I post this, but I did do a game preview show with a Rutgers fan. You can check it out below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czxRkv97078

I've done interviews and I've been a guest on shows, and even today I get a little nervous sometimes when doing them. I have a small YouTube channel and still learning as I go. Of course, I do my Bobcats homework, though.
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Posted: 8/27/2025 9:10 AM
RSBobcat wrote:expand_more
Coach Smith's presser. Wow, what a difference from the past couple years.
++++!!!!!
A friend of mine owns a car dealership in Athens and he had warned me when Albin took over: "Nice guy, hot wife, dude can't speak to save his life. "
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Posted: 8/27/2025 12:14 PM
It’s funny, Charlotte fans have been saying Albin is a big improvement over their last coach. Probably a bit a matter of perspective, but Albin does come across as awkwardly sincere in these pressers.

I love Smith’s demeanor. He seems to be very confident. Parker sounds like a clone. I loved Solich too but the constant “obviously” and “what we’re about” kinda dragged it down. I’d put Smith up there with Grobe as far as coaches I’d set aside time to listen to at this point in time.
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Posted: 8/27/2025 6:32 PM
Just heard that YouTubeTV and Fox have extended the deadline for their carriage talks, so it looks like YTTV will continue to carry BTN.
We will get by.
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Posted: 8/28/2025 7:38 AM
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I hope you guys don't mind if I post this, but I did do a game preview show with a Rutgers fan. You can check it out below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czxRkv97078

I've done interviews and I've been a guest on shows, and even today I get a little nervous sometimes when doing them. I have a small YouTube channel and still learning as I go. Of course, I do my Bobcats homework, though.
An excellent preview!
What a day at the Convo.....Wow!
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Posted: 8/28/2025 7:56 AM
OU flag hanging from front porch.
OU tie, socks, and even shoes worn to work.
Let the countdown begin...
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Posted: 8/28/2025 8:58 AM
I've said this in previous threads but this is the most interesting year we've had in a long time.

With an experienced QB, RB, O-Line and secondary, I will be very disappointed if we don't keep this game close. Same goes for WVU and to a lesser extent, Ohio A&M.

The Jackie O's is already on ice. Time to roll.
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Posted: 8/28/2025 9:05 AM
STVCastle wrote:expand_more
I hope you guys don't mind if I post this, but I did do a game preview show with a Rutgers fan. You can check it out below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czxRkv97078

I've done interviews and I've been a guest on shows, and even today I get a little nervous sometimes when doing them. I have a small YouTube channel and still learning as I go. Of course, I do my Bobcats homework, though.
Thanks for posting Steve. Good stuff.

ITS GAMEDAY BABY! ROLL BOBBIES ;)
Last Edited: 8/28/2025 9:06:46 AM by M.D.W.S.T
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Posted: 8/28/2025 10:42 AM
ShoreCat wrote:expand_more
I've said this in previous threads but this is the most interesting year we've had in a long time.

With an experienced QB, RB, O-Line and secondary, I will be very disappointed if we don't keep this game close. Same goes for WVU and to a lesser extent, Ohio A&M.

The Jackie O's is already on ice. Time to roll.
I'm excited too, but I must have missed where we have an experienced O-line? Our revamped O-line is my #1 concern. Titsworth, Atkinson, Heidecker, Dennison...all gone.
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Posted: 8/28/2025 11:28 AM
I, too, am concerned about the changeover on the O-Line. Hopefully the new guys can plug and play.

I'm really surprised by the line. They have us now as 15.5 pt underdogs in a game with an O/U at 51.5. That puts the assumed score somewhere around 34-18. For an offense like ours that averaged nearly 30 ppg, I just don't see us under 20 tonight. I could definitely be wrong, but I think the offense will be back firing away. That just leaves the question about the defense. Can we hold them under 30? If so, we cover. If our offense is even more lively, we could be in contention and giving ourselves a chance to win in the fourth quarter.
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Posted: 8/28/2025 11:42 AM
To quote SEC basketball announcer Larry Conley...

"Whoever can score the most points has a great chance of winning today"
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Posted: 8/28/2025 12:16 PM
Line has moved to -15.5

People hammering Rutgers to cover. Hoping people lose a lot of money tonight!
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Posted: 8/28/2025 1:52 PM
I got Ohio +14.5 and over 46.5pts when the lines opened. I knew the point total would go up but didn't expect by that much. I also thought the spread would thin out, 14.5 seemed generous at the time so a little surprised it moved in the opposite direction.

Think this game comes down to how quickly our offense gets moving. My prediction is that whichever team comes out of the gate fast is going to win. I really like our chances if we can play with the lead.
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Posted: 8/28/2025 2:39 PM
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I got Ohio +14.5 and over 46.5pts when the lines opened. I knew the point total would go up but didn't expect by that much. I also thought the spread would thin out, 14.5 seemed generous at the time so a little surprised it moved in the opposite direction.

Think this game comes down to how quickly our offense gets moving. My prediction is that whichever team comes out of the gate fast is going to win. I really like our chances if we can play with the lead.
Here's my non-expert analysis about this. I would think the passing game for a QB is a little harder to get firing than is his ability to scramble. Their QB, Kaliakmanis, is not known for his running (only 250 yards last year). He's also not a very accurate QB, at only 53.9% last year. If we can keep him a little off-balance at the beginning (while also preventing the rushing attack from bursting through), we could get some early stops.

Conversely, Parker was pretty accurate last year at 66.1%, and had more than 1,000 yards on the ground. He didn't really use his legs much in the early, non-conference part of the schedule. In three non-conference games, he only rushed for 107 yards on 31 carries (a 3.45 ypc average and only 35.6 yards per game). Then, he seemed to get more comfortable in the offense. The rest of the way in the MAC (lesser defenses play a factor for sure), he averaged 94.7 yards per game at 7.34 yards per carry. Are we going to see the Parker that was playing lights out at the end of the year? If so, good luck Rutgers. Or are we going to see a more conservative Parker getting a feel for the offense, his new line, and a new receiving corps? In that case, it could be a tough slog for the offense.
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Posted: 8/28/2025 2:52 PM
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I got Ohio +14.5 and over 46.5pts when the lines opened. I knew the point total would go up but didn't expect by that much. I also thought the spread would thin out, 14.5 seemed generous at the time so a little surprised it moved in the opposite direction.

Think this game comes down to how quickly our offense gets moving. My prediction is that whichever team comes out of the gate fast is going to win. I really like our chances if we can play with the lead.
Here's my non-expert analysis about this. I would think the passing game for a QB is a little harder to get firing than is his ability to scramble. Their QB, Kaliakmanis, is not known for his running (only 250 yards last year). He's also not a very accurate QB, at only 53.9% last year. If we can keep him a little off-balance at the beginning (while also preventing the rushing attack from bursting through), we could get some early stops.

Conversely, Parker was pretty accurate last year at 66.1%, and had more than 1,000 yards on the ground. He didn't really use his legs much in the early, non-conference part of the schedule. In three non-conference games, he only rushed for 107 yards on 31 carries (a 3.45 ypc average and only 35.6 yards per game). Then, he seemed to get more comfortable in the offense. The rest of the way in the MAC (lesser defenses play a factor for sure), he averaged 94.7 yards per game at 7.34 yards per carry. Are we going to see the Parker that was playing lights out at the end of the year? If so, good luck Rutgers. Or are we going to see a more conservative Parker getting a feel for the offense, his new line, and a new receiving corps? In that case, it could be a tough slog for the offense.
Makes a lot of sense, think you're spot on. I'm very excited to see this offense and hopefully the rushing attack. Bangura is legit and I think he'll have some fire tonight against a big 10 opponent.

Also excited to watch my guy Mason Williams, watching him in Detroit was pure bliss. That kid brings it every play and is a nasty blocker.
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Posted: 8/28/2025 3:52 PM
Arrived in Piscataway for the game. Heading down to the stadium in about a half hour. Go OHIO!
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Posted: 8/28/2025 4:21 PM
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Arrived in Piscataway for the game. Heading down to the stadium in about a half hour. Go OHIO!
Have a good one OCF.

I’ll be watching on the T
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Posted: 8/28/2025 5:02 PM
An hour out...
Listen to Long Train Runnin': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlmpqXky7Yw

GO BOBCATS!
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Posted: 8/28/2025 6:14 PM
Holy crap this defense….

Absolutely no one between 5 yards and 15 yards off the ball. Chip, chip, chip all the way down the field.

12 plays, 75 yards. Pick up two 4th downs. RB has 3 carries for 30 yards. QB picked them apart.

I guess at least they forced the 4th downs. Crable picked up a sack too.
Last Edited: 8/28/2025 6:19:10 PM by M.D.W.S.T
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Posted: 8/28/2025 6:28 PM
Good answer from the Bobcats. Nice catches by Hendricks and Williams on the drive.

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Posted: 8/28/2025 6:28 PM
Nice drive down the field to tie the score. Now let's see how / if the defense adjusts.
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Posted: 8/28/2025 6:37 PM
Might have to win this one 36-35.
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