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Posted: 4/4/2017 10:09 PM
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2017 Bobcat Caravan Schedule Released

March 7, 2017 | Caravans

ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio Bobcat Club and the Ohio University Alumni Association will begin its annual Bobcat Caravan Series on Wednesday, April 5th in Columbus.

The Columbus caravan stop will be the first of six stops across the Ohio area. Each Bobcat Caravan stop will be highlighted by appearances from Coach Frank Solich, Coach Saul Phillips, Athletics Director Jim Schaus and other special guests.

Caravan stops are FREE to attend and include food, non-alcoholic drinks, prize giveaways, photo opportunities, and plenty of fun. There is no better opportunity to meet our coaches face to face, spend time with Bobcat Nation and get the inside information on OHIO Athletics.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP NOW!

The 2017 Bobcat Caravan schedule is listed below. We hope to see you this spring!

Wednesday, April 5: Columbus – 5:30-7:30pm
The Bluestone
583 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
 

Wednesday, April 12: Cincinnati – 5:30-7:30pm
Montgomery Inn Boat House
925 Riverside Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45202 
 

Thursday, April 20: Cleveland – 5:30-7:30pm
Harry Buffalo
2120 East Fourth Street
Cleveland, OH 44105 
 

Tuesday, May 9: Lancaster – 6:00-8:00pm
Ale House 1890 
151 W. Main Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
 

Wednesday, May 17: Dayton – 6:00-8:00pm
Fox & Hound 
2661 Fairfield Commons Blvd
Beavercreek, OH 45431 
 

Thursday, May 25: Athens – 6:00-8:00pm
Pleasant Hill Vineyards
5015 Pleasant Hill Rd
Athens, OH 45701
Presented by The Citizens Bank

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Posted: 4/4/2017 10:24 PM
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gosh they do a terrible job of publicizing this! I get emails about other stuff but never one about the caravan...

Should be on front page of athletic website.
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Posted: 4/5/2017 7:44 AM
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I got multiple emails and at least one postcard in mail.
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Obc2 wrote:expand_more
I got multiple emails and at least one postcard in mail.
I did as well. Looking forward to it tonight!
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Posted: 4/5/2017 11:11 AM
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Deeply disappointed to be out of town for the Cleveland event. I'll look forward to updates from attendees of these. For those who have not gone before, it's well worth the effort. A great time with awesome insights from the staff and all the one-on-one time a fan could ask for.
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Posted: 4/5/2017 12:51 PM
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I wish they'd reinstate a Toledo stop.
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Posted: 4/5/2017 2:47 PM
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I am glad others are receiving notifications. But if they're missing me, they're missing others. No notification on website, where it should be the first thing mentioned. I get an email today about equipment sale, but nothing about the Columbus event.
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RPO R6V wrote:expand_more
I wish they'd reinstate a Toledo stop.
I agree, though I never made it to one of those because they were during the day during the week.
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Posted: 4/5/2017 2:59 PM
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It has been in the Bobcat Club newsletter numerous times. I received a post card plus emails also.
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Posted: 4/5/2017 6:23 PM
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From Facebook:

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Posted: 4/6/2017 9:56 AM
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Anyone else attending the Cincinnati event? This will be a first for me.
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GoCats105 wrote:expand_more
Anyone else attending the Cincinnati event? This will be a first for me.
Glad to hear it. It's a fantastic event. I look forward to reading new thoughts added to what we heard last night in Columbus, from you and other Cincy attendees.
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Posted: 4/6/2017 1:27 PM
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Ill be at Cincy event. Ill be the one at the table wearing Ohio gear and drinking a bourbon on the rocks.
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Posted: 4/6/2017 11:34 PM
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Couple nuggets from Cbus

Per Schaus - New video Board for Peden this year. Convo next year.

Per Saul - And recruiting - "a nasty big" - wants one as a transfer if can get.
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Posted: 4/12/2017 10:28 PM
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Cincinnati Caravan:

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Posted: 4/13/2017 12:16 AM
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It's great to see the coaches out there with the fans. Keeps the program visible all year long.
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Posted: 4/21/2017 8:10 AM
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Saul at the Cleveland stop of the Bobcat Caravan

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Posted: 5/9/2017 11:37 AM
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Since the Lancaster caravan stop is tonight, I'm hoping we'll have some new thoughts on Jaaron's departure, and Saul thoughts on Kirk and Mickle. Anyone going?

EDIT: I don't know how to embed it, but the video is up from the Caravan last night -- https://www.facebook.com/OhioBobcatClub /

There's some insight on Doug Taylor in there worth hearing.
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OU_Country wrote:expand_more
Since the Lancaster caravan stop is tonight, I'm hoping we'll have some new thoughts on Jaaron's departure, and Saul thoughts on Kirk and Mickle. Anyone going?

EDIT: I don't know how to embed it, but the video is up from the Caravan last night -- https://www.facebook.com/OhioBobcatClub /

There's some insight on Doug Taylor in there worth hearing.
Interesting, Saul said they were dangerously close to a home and home with Dayton. Dates didn't work as it was during Ohio's Finals week. Do have Iona and WKU coming to the Convo.
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thanks for posting Ted. Interesting to hear Saul drop a nugget about some "marquee matchup" on the horizon.

I also did not know Doug Taylor played with a broken wrist.

I hope Saul's optimism is well founded. He could sell ice to the Eskimos.
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At the Lancaster caravan Coach spoke of many players and their huge potential. Not a word about Ellis Dozier. Does anybody know what's up with him?
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At the Columbus stop (which now seems like it was many months ago), Saul did not mention Dozier until he was asked. He had good words to say about his work ethic but that was about it.

I've gone to several of these events, and while I am no amateur psychologist, sometimes you can read between the lines. When Saul doesn't talk about a kid, he's not really counting on the kid.

In Cbus last year, he could not stop talking about Simmons. This year in Cbus, he did not mention Simmons and this was three weeks before he announced he was leaving.

Last year, he did not bring up Wadley's name until asked.

Using that yardstick, it appears to me he expects little from Dozier this year.

It's clear to me he DOES expect Doug Taylor to be improved.
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brucecuth wrote:expand_more
At the Columbus stop (which now seems like it was many months ago), Saul did not mention him until he was asked. He had good words to say about his work ethic but that was about it.

I've gone to several of these events, and while I am no amateur psychologist, sometimes you can read between the lines. When Saul doesn't talk about a kid, he's not really counting on the kid.

In Cbus last year, he could not stop talking about Simmons. This year in Cbus, he did not mention Simmons and this was three weeks before he announced he was leaving.

Last year, he did not bring up Wadley's name until asked.

Using that yardstick, it appears to me he expects little from Dozier this year.

It's clear to me he DOES expect Doug Taylor to be improved.
I like the way you read in between the lines here. Simple observation will show that Dozier was recruited over, in the span of two classes, by four different guys. He's end of the bench unless he surprises. I was a cheerleader for him getting minutes last year, but only because the need for a healthy body to give a few fouls was there. This year, I won't be calling for that unless something changes. Along with that, the excitement he has for BVP parallels the excited tone he spoke of Carter last year. That's encouraging for me.

The excitement shown for Kirk and Butler is also very encouraging. I think this will be a darn good group by the time February rolls around and everyone has developed into their niche and role.
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Posted: 5/17/2017 9:18 AM
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Just bumping. Hoping for a great turnout in Dayton tonight. Fox & Hound in Beavercreek from 6-8 PM. As always, I look forward to meeting any fellow BAers in attendance.

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