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Back to Top RufusCat09 General User Member Since: 12/14/2019 Post Count: 820 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/12/2025 11:40:44 AM  colobobcat66 wrote: With the recent group of transfers added to the graduating players and the players who transferred out earlier, I expect a major step back on the defensive front. I’m hoping that the offense can really step up to put a lot more points on the board or it’s going to be a long season. Well, let's just get through this spring transfer portal window and see what the roster looks like. A lot can change. Back to Top Bobcat1996 General User Member Since: 1/2/2017 Post Count: 1,020 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/12/2025 6:50:19 PM  In today's world, no team in the CUSA, MAC, Sun Belt, AMCC or the MWC is safe from poaching? The power fours are the MAJOR LEAGUES and the schools I mentioned above are the Double/Triple A's. The landscape has changed big time and unless the Bobcats have a 1.5 million plus in the collective don't expect miracles. Back to Top Bobcat1996 General User Member Since: 1/2/2017 Post Count: 1,020 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/12/2025 7:20:33 PM  I'm going to add, do not expect miracles with this ridiculous schedule the first three games. Just crazy! Back to Top M.D.W.S.T General User Member Since: 12/23/2021 Post Count: 2,742 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/13/2025 9:16:13 PM  Bobcat1996 wrote: I'm going to add, do not expect miracles with this ridiculous schedule the first three games. Just crazy! The hard part will be keeping everyone positive after starting out 0-3. I doubt many think we're about to run through that gauntlet, it would be crazy if we could steal WVU, but just starting out in a hole is tough and can shift a narrative fast. Especially with a new coach. Is 8-4 fair? Maybe. But it will be tough, and I know several on this board will be calling for Brian's head by October. I think the offense will be good, EVENTUALLY - but how much does potentially 3-straight clunkers vs P5 teams and the National Title winner weigh on a team? How much do you start tweaking things thinking it didn't work vs Ohio State so maybe it doesn't work at all... Hopefully, no one gets injured. Regroup into MAC play and go try to win another MACC. Looking forward to the spring portal when silly season really kicks into high gear. (Wigs and Owen both were spring portal guys) Back to Top Bobcat1996 General User Member Since: 1/2/2017 Post Count: 1,020 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/14/2025 7:28:52 PM  M.D.W.S.T wrote: Bobcat1996 wrote: I'm going to add, do not expect miracles with this ridiculous schedule the first three games. Just crazy! The hard part will be keeping everyone positive after starting out 0-3. I doubt many think we're about to run through that gauntlet, it would be crazy if we could steal WVU, but just starting out in a hole is tough and can shift a narrative fast. Especially with a new coach. Is 8-4 fair? Maybe. But it will be tough, and I know several on this board will be calling for Brian's head by October. I think the offense will be good, EVENTUALLY - but how much does potentially 3-straight clunkers vs P5 teams and the National Title winner weigh on a team? How much do you start tweaking things thinking it didn't work vs Ohio State so maybe it doesn't work at all... Hopefully, no one gets injured. Regroup into MAC play and go try to win another MACC. Looking forward to the spring portal when silly season really kicks into high gear. (Wigs and Owen both were spring portal guys) Is 8-4 fair? To accomplish that, the Bobcats have to win seven league games and hopefully get out of the first three power four games with minimal injuries. It will be a tall task! This ridiculous non league schedule won't increase the odds of winning eight games. I stand by my thoughts on the football program playing 75% of non league games vs power four schools while the hoops team plays no power four schools. This is totally insane! Last Edited: 4/14/2025 7:34:13 PM by Bobcat1996 Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 14,624 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/14/2025 10:39:34 PM  Bobcat1996 wrote: M.D.W.S.T wrote: Bobcat1996 wrote: I'm going to add, do not expect miracles with this ridiculous schedule the first three games. Just crazy! The hard part will be keeping everyone positive after starting out 0-3. I doubt many think we're about to run through that gauntlet, it would be crazy if we could steal WVU, but just starting out in a hole is tough and can shift a narrative fast. Especially with a new coach. Is 8-4 fair? Maybe. But it will be tough, and I know several on this board will be calling for Brian's head by October. I think the offense will be good, EVENTUALLY - but how much does potentially 3-straight clunkers vs P5 teams and the National Title winner weigh on a team? How much do you start tweaking things thinking it didn't work vs Ohio State so maybe it doesn't work at all... Hopefully, no one gets injured. Regroup into MAC play and go try to win another MACC. Looking forward to the spring portal when silly season really kicks into high gear. (Wigs and Owen both were spring portal guys) Is 8-4 fair? To accomplish that, the Bobcats have to win seven league games and hopefully get out of the first three power four games with minimal injuries. It will be a tall task! This ridiculous non league schedule won't increase the odds of winning eight games. I stand by my thoughts on the football program playing 75% of non league games vs power four schools while the hoops team plays no power four schools. This is totally insane! I remember when we played Pitt in Frank's first home game, the so-called "P" school had more injuries in that game than the Bobcats. I've seen this in other G5 games against Ps. Sometimes this injury scare that always surfaces when we play a "Name" school just doesn't pan out. The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top Deciduous Forest Cat General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Ohio Post Count: 4,457 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/15/2025 8:53:27 AM  OhioCatFan wrote: Bobcat1996 wrote: M.D.W.S.T wrote: Bobcat1996 wrote: I'm going to add, do not expect miracles with this ridiculous schedule the first three games. Just crazy! The hard part will be keeping everyone positive after starting out 0-3. I doubt many think we're about to run through that gauntlet, it would be crazy if we could steal WVU, but just starting out in a hole is tough and can shift a narrative fast. Especially with a new coach. Is 8-4 fair? Maybe. But it will be tough, and I know several on this board will be calling for Brian's head by October. I think the offense will be good, EVENTUALLY - but how much does potentially 3-straight clunkers vs P5 teams and the National Title winner weigh on a team? How much do you start tweaking things thinking it didn't work vs Ohio State so maybe it doesn't work at all... Hopefully, no one gets injured. Regroup into MAC play and go try to win another MACC. Looking forward to the spring portal when silly season really kicks into high gear. (Wigs and Owen both were spring portal guys) Is 8-4 fair? To accomplish that, the Bobcats have to win seven league games and hopefully get out of the first three power four games with minimal injuries. It will be a tall task! This ridiculous non league schedule won't increase the odds of winning eight games. I stand by my thoughts on the football program playing 75% of non league games vs power four schools while the hoops team plays no power four schools. This is totally insane! I remember when we played Pitt in Frank's first home game, the so-called "P" school had more injuries in that game than the Bobcats. I've seen this in other G5 games against Ps. Sometimes this injury scare that always surfaces when we play a "Name" school just doesn't pan out. Yes, I've yet to see evidence that injuries increase when a g5 plays a p4. Keeps coming up, though, Back to Top ExCat21 General User Member Since: 9/29/2014 Post Count: 1,150 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/15/2025 8:53:21 PM  OhioCatFan wrote: Bobcat1996 wrote: M.D.W.S.T wrote: Bobcat1996 wrote: I'm going to add, do not expect miracles with this ridiculous schedule the first three games. Just crazy! The hard part will be keeping everyone positive after starting out 0-3. I doubt many think we're about to run through that gauntlet, it would be crazy if we could steal WVU, but just starting out in a hole is tough and can shift a narrative fast. Especially with a new coach. Is 8-4 fair? Maybe. But it will be tough, and I know several on this board will be calling for Brian's head by October. I think the offense will be good, EVENTUALLY - but how much does potentially 3-straight clunkers vs P5 teams and the National Title winner weigh on a team? How much do you start tweaking things thinking it didn't work vs Ohio State so maybe it doesn't work at all... Hopefully, no one gets injured. Regroup into MAC play and go try to win another MACC. Looking forward to the spring portal when silly season really kicks into high gear. (Wigs and Owen both were spring portal guys) Is 8-4 fair? To accomplish that, the Bobcats have to win seven league games and hopefully get out of the first three power four games with minimal injuries. It will be a tall task! This ridiculous non league schedule won't increase the odds of winning eight games. I stand by my thoughts on the football program playing 75% of non league games vs power four schools while the hoops team plays no power four schools. This is totally insane! I remember when we played Pitt in Frank's first home game, the so-called "P" school had more injuries in that game than the Bobcats. I've seen this in other G5 games against Ps. Sometimes this injury scare that always surfaces when we play a "Name" school just doesn't pan out. As a player in that game I remember them like yesterday. The starting left tackle and guard for Pitt got concussions on the first play of their first drive (which was second series because of their opening kickoff td). Back to Top TWT General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Post Count: 5,149 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/16/2025 11:19:59 PM  Bobcat1996 wrote: M.D.W.S.T wrote: Bobcat1996 wrote: I'm going to add, do not expect miracles with this ridiculous schedule the first three games. Just crazy! The hard part will be keeping everyone positive after starting out 0-3. I doubt many think we're about to run through that gauntlet, it would be crazy if we could steal WVU, but just starting out in a hole is tough and can shift a narrative fast. Especially with a new coach. Is 8-4 fair? Maybe. But it will be tough, and I know several on this board will be calling for Brian's head by October. I think the offense will be good, EVENTUALLY - but how much does potentially 3-straight clunkers vs P5 teams and the National Title winner weigh on a team? How much do you start tweaking things thinking it didn't work vs Ohio State so maybe it doesn't work at all... Hopefully, no one gets injured. Regroup into MAC play and go try to win another MACC. Looking forward to the spring portal when silly season really kicks into high gear. (Wigs and Owen both were spring portal guys) Is 8-4 fair? To accomplish that, the Bobcats have to win seven league games and hopefully get out of the first three power four games with minimal injuries. It will be a tall task! This ridiculous non league schedule won't increase the odds of winning eight games. I stand by my thoughts on the football program playing 75% of non league games vs power four schools while the hoops team plays no power four schools. This is totally insane! I would lay blame directly on the AD for not scheduling more P4 non-conference mens basketball games. The basketball team should be at least playing 50% of its games against P4 competiton to maximize chance of injuries. Oh wait I don't believe it works that way, injuries are fairly consistent for practice time vs. game time against varied competition levels. This study list injuries for FCS program (Figure 1). The worst weeks for injuries were in fall camp. Injuries early in the season tend to be average while they play FBS programs in that timeframe. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4981063 / Last Edited: 4/17/2025 1:32:03 AM by TWT 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 OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 14,624 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/17/2025 10:41:26 AM  Bringing facts, data, and actual first-hand experience to a discussion on BA is not only novel, in the immortal words of Chuck Landon, it's "Unacceptable!" The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top BillyTheCat General User Member Since: 10/6/2012 Post Count: 10,294 Status: Offline     RE: Offense better be lights out    Posted: 4/17/2025 11:29:56 PM  TWT wrote: Bobcat1996 wrote: M.D.W.S.T wrote: Bobcat1996 wrote: I'm going to add, do not expect miracles with this ridiculous schedule the first three games. Just crazy! The hard part will be keeping everyone positive after starting out 0-3. I doubt many think we're about to run through that gauntlet, it would be crazy if we could steal WVU, but just starting out in a hole is tough and can shift a narrative fast. Especially with a new coach. Is 8-4 fair? Maybe. But it will be tough, and I know several on this board will be calling for Brian's head by October. I think the offense will be good, EVENTUALLY - but how much does potentially 3-straight clunkers vs P5 teams and the National Title winner weigh on a team? How much do you start tweaking things thinking it didn't work vs Ohio State so maybe it doesn't work at all... Hopefully, no one gets injured. Regroup into MAC play and go try to win another MACC. Looking forward to the spring portal when silly season really kicks into high gear. (Wigs and Owen both were spring portal guys) Is 8-4 fair? To accomplish that, the Bobcats have to win seven league games and hopefully get out of the first three power four games with minimal injuries. It will be a tall task! This ridiculous non league schedule won't increase the odds of winning eight games. I stand by my thoughts on the football program playing 75% of non league games vs power four schools while the hoops team plays no power four schools. This is totally insane! I would lay blame directly on the AD for not scheduling more P4 non-conference mens basketball games. The basketball team should be at least playing 50% of its games against P4 competiton to maximize chance of injuries. Oh wait I don't believe it works that way, injuries are fairly consistent for practice time vs. game time against varied competition levels. This study list injuries for FCS program (Figure 1). The worst weeks for injuries were in fall camp. Injuries early in the season tend to be average while they play FBS programs in that timeframe. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4981063 / At the FCS level they rarely ever fund the team to stay on campus year round and have proper nutrition and training. So it’s natural they have more injuries when they begin real training and competition. 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