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Hawaiian Bobcat
3/19/2021 8:07 AM
JSF wrote:expand_more
New Elton Alexander piece on the seclusion of Athens, featuring Lunden McDay: https://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/2021/03/champion... .

Outside of some parks, I'm not sure that there are any unpaved roads left in the Athens area. I remember a few around Shade back in the day, but I'm sure they've had at least one coat of asphalt since then.
You get out there in places like Amesville, Glouster, heading west into Vinton, you'll find some. I doubt that's what Elton was thinking of.
When I was a part owner of Athens Cab, I discovered all sorts of unpaved nooks and crannies in Athens County. When you get into Vinton and Meigs, lookout. The bonus it is some of the most beautiful scenery in America.
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OUVan
3/19/2021 9:03 AM
Bobcat110 wrote:expand_more
For those that like flying under the radar, ESPN says there’s at least 50 players better than Preston in the tournament. (Could be true. I don’t know, as I haven’t watched all the other players.).


https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/stor...
I think he's supposed to be at #37. They just linked the wrong Preston.
Last Edited: 3/19/2021 9:06:40 AM by OUVan
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ReasFordHoo
3/19/2021 10:11 AM
Ricky Stokes was a great player for the Hoos in the early 80's with Ralph. He's now the Associate Commissioner of Basketball for the MAC. Nice interview with long-time Virginia sports writer Jerry Ratcliffe.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-knowledge-an...
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ReasFordHoo
3/19/2021 10:33 AM
Morsell on the plane to Indy, FYI
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OUVan
3/19/2021 10:45 AM
ReasFordHoo wrote:expand_more
Ricky Stokes was a great player for the Hoos in the early 80's with Ralph. He's now the Associate Commissioner of Basketball for the MAC. Nice interview with long-time Virginia sports writer Jerry Ratcliffe.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-knowledge-an...
One of my favorite sports memories involves his brother Bobby. I was at the 1976 ACC Tournament at the Cap Centre in Landover, remembered mostly for Wally Walker's heroics. Stokes' part of it isn't that fond of a memory because I grew up a Maryland fan and he had a really good game to knock out my Terps. My Mom was a Dukie and really involved with the DC Alumni chapter so we sat in the Duke section. Almost the entire arena was rooting hard for UVa against both the Terps and especially in the Championship game against UNC.
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Pataskala
3/19/2021 12:41 PM
bornacatfan wrote:expand_more
Have not paid attention to names of who is on the games at Bloomington tonight but they have been atrocious. Hope they are not calling OUrs. I like the PBP all right but the analyst and the third guy are not good at all.

Allie is up at Laffy. Did a good job on the Drake game with sideline in game comments. Girl knows the game.
Last night's Bloomington crew was Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Steve Lavin (analyst), Avery Johnson (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter). That's why PBP was so good; Nessler's one of the best. For our game we're supposed to have Washburn along with Carter Blackburn and Bobcat grad Debbie Antonelli.
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JSF
3/19/2021 1:02 PM
ReasFordHoo wrote:expand_more
Morsell on the plane to Indy, FYI
He tasty?
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sargentfan
3/19/2021 2:25 PM
Does anyone else think that if this had been a normal year and we were playing in Indy that we might have the most fans ever attend? It would be the closest location we've had in recent years to all the primary cities for our alumni.
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GoCats105
3/19/2021 2:46 PM
sargentfan wrote:expand_more
Does anyone else think that if this had been a normal year and we were playing in Indy that we might have the most fans ever attend? It would be the closest location we've had in recent years to all the primary cities for our alumni.
I would say that's more than likely. Next year we may get that wish.

Close by tournament sites for 2022: Indianapolis, Buffalo, Pittsburgh.
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CatsUp
3/19/2021 2:59 PM
sargentfan wrote:expand_more
Does anyone else think that if this had been a normal year and we were playing in Indy that we might have the most fans ever attend? It would be the closest location we've had in recent years to all the primary cities for our alumni.
Yes
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Pataskala
3/19/2021 3:24 PM
CatsUp wrote:expand_more
Does anyone else think that if this had been a normal year and we were playing in Indy that we might have the most fans ever attend? It would be the closest location we've had in recent years to all the primary cities for our alumni.
Yes
I agree. But if this were a normal year, the first/second round sites would've been the original eight -- Raleigh, Providence, Detroit, Lexington, Wichita, Dallas, San Jose and Boise. Against UVA we probably would've played in Raleigh, maybe Providence, Detroit or Lexington. We would've had better crowds in Detroit or Lexington but still good crowds in the other two.
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Bobcat Debate 73
3/19/2021 6:04 PM
Okay, best info is that Morsell travelled for UVA, he is a PG good defensive player taller than Clark! This would suggest that the Covid positive player is MCCoy a 4 who is decent defensively and an option when Huff gets in foul trouble! Syracuse coach and Boals said the Covid player came off the bench. This would fit Morsell and McCoy! For Ohio, if Preston is liability for UVA , we would have preferred Morsell not to be available. But just one B player . No big deal!
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The Optimist
3/19/2021 7:29 PM
CatsUp wrote:expand_more
Does anyone else think that if this had been a normal year and we were playing in Indy that we might have the most fans ever attend? It would be the closest location we've had in recent years to all the primary cities for our alumni.
Yes
I will never get tired of the opposing fanbase being overwhelmed by the number of fans from "some MAC school."
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bornacatfan
3/19/2021 7:56 PM
JSF wrote:expand_more
New Elton Alexander piece on the seclusion of Athens, featuring Lunden McDay: https://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/2021/03/champion... .

Outside of some parks, I'm not sure that there are any unpaved roads left in the Athens area. I remember a few around Shade back in the day, but I'm sure they've had at least one coat of asphalt since then.
You get out there in places like Amesville, Glouster, heading west into Vinton, you'll find some. I doubt that's what Elton was thinking of.
I think that is one of the best articles I ahve ever seen out of EA.

My wife (Glouster native and postal employee) assure me that there are lots of unpaved roads in the surrounding areas...jives with my friends that ride ADV motorcycles over there and the areas near Macarthur, Albany, Corning and such that we have fished, rode and hunted.

Pretty good article. Only thing I see that raised an eyebrown was regarding UVA. True that they only average 68 PPG compared to Ohio at 80 but that is a bit misleading as they only allow 60 PPG, most of the teams they have beaten also average 80

EA did a decent job IMHO on this one. A far cry from his normal treatment of all things OHIO
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RSBobcat
3/19/2021 10:12 PM
There are miles & miles of unpaved roads in Athens county - you just gotta get out there. One of the reasons I moved back to Athens County.

And BTW - Uptown Athens city streets are not "paved" :)

As well - OUr run to win the MAC Tourney and qualify for the big dance was not well paved - We took a challenging and rocky road, and then and arrived at the desired destination.

Jason Preston paved his own road to get to OHIO/Athens....
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bornacatfan
3/19/2021 10:22 PM
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Jason Preston paved his own road to get to OHIO/Athens....
Now that everyone has seen the video that Will Ryan fell in love with....one may make the case that JP "exposed himself"
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GroverBall
3/19/2021 10:42 PM
RSBobcat wrote:expand_more
There are miles & miles of unpaved roads in Athens county - you just gotta get out there. One of the reasons I moved back to Athens County.

And BTW - Uptown Athens city streets are not "paved" :)

As well - OUr run to win the MAC Tourney and qualify for the big dance was not well paved - We took a challenging and rocky road, and then and arrived at the desired destination.

Jason Preston paved his own road to get to OHIO/Athens....
Well done.
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Pataskala
3/19/2021 11:10 PM
A quickly put together "who you should root for now, O$U fans" from the Dispatch: https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2021/03/19/ohio-vir... /
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CatsUp
3/19/2021 11:22 PM
bornacatfan wrote:expand_more
New Elton Alexander piece on the seclusion of Athens, featuring Lunden McDay: https://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/2021/03/champion... .

Outside of some parks, I'm not sure that there are any unpaved roads left in the Athens area. I remember a few around Shade back in the day, but I'm sure they've had at least one coat of asphalt since then.
You get out there in places like Amesville, Glouster, heading west into Vinton, you'll find some. I doubt that's what Elton was thinking of.
I think that is one of the best articles I ahve ever seen out of EA.

My wife (Glouster native and postal employee) assure me that there are lots of unpaved roads in the surrounding areas...jives with my friends that ride ADV motorcycles over there and the areas near Macarthur, Albany, Corning and such that we have fished, rode and hunted.

Pretty good article. Only thing I see that raised an eyebrown was regarding UVA. True that they only average 68 PPG compared to Ohio at 80 but that is a bit misleading as they only allow 60 PPG, most of the teams they have beaten also average 80

EA did a decent job IMHO on this one. A far cry from his normal treatment of all things OHIO
I agree the article was one of the better ones associated with the Bobcats for Alexander but his reference to his recollection that the only paving in the area was at parks and around Shade (33?) was high embellishment, even if it was 40 years ago or so since he was in the area. Today that statement is even more egregious. He needs to get out of Cleveland, Akron or wherever he is most of the time a little more often.
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JSF
3/19/2021 11:37 PM
I was mucking around on Google Maps, as I am wont to do, and I saw there's a trail for the Moonville tunnel that goes all the way from Zaleski to Mineral and goes through two tunnels. I want to hike it.
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GroverBall
3/19/2021 11:52 PM
JSF wrote:expand_more
I was mucking around on Google Maps, as I am wont to do, and I saw there's a trail for the Moonville tunnel that goes all the way from Zaleski to Mineral and goes through two tunnels. I want to hike it.
Soon you'll be able to bike it too, couple necessary bridges are in the works.
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GroverBall
3/20/2021 12:04 AM
CatsUp wrote:expand_more
New Elton Alexander piece on the seclusion of Athens, featuring Lunden McDay: https://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/2021/03/champion... .

Outside of some parks, I'm not sure that there are any unpaved roads left in the Athens area. I remember a few around Shade back in the day, but I'm sure they've had at least one coat of asphalt since then.
You get out there in places like Amesville, Glouster, heading west into Vinton, you'll find some. I doubt that's what Elton was thinking of.
I think that is one of the best articles I ahve ever seen out of EA.

My wife (Glouster native and postal employee) assure me that there are lots of unpaved roads in the surrounding areas...jives with my friends that ride ADV motorcycles over there and the areas near Macarthur, Albany, Corning and such that we have fished, rode and hunted.

Pretty good article. Only thing I see that raised an eyebrown was regarding UVA. True that they only average 68 PPG compared to Ohio at 80 but that is a bit misleading as they only allow 60 PPG, most of the teams they have beaten also average 80

EA did a decent job IMHO on this one. A far cry from his normal treatment of all things OHIO
I agree the article was one of the better ones associated with the Bobcats for Alexander but his reference to his recollection that the only paving in the area was at parks and around Shade (33?) was high embellishment, even if it was 40 years ago or so since he was in the area. Today that statement is even more egregious. He needs to get out of Cleveland, Akron or wherever he is most of the time a little more often.
??? Elton just writes

"We’re not talking rural with endless corn fields or neat apple orchards surrounding stately farmhouses. But rural as in majestic oak and maple trees with gnarly roots fighting their way out of the ground, varied wildlife, with rolling hills and unpaved roads."

Appears that he's using "Athens" to refer not just to the city but the county as well and this description is certainly accurate. For the record, I bet there are unpaved roads in every county in Ohio. Are you sure you read it? It's Pataskala who is talking about Shade, and he wasn't saying what you claim he was saying.
Last Edited: 3/20/2021 12:05:25 AM by GroverBall
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77 Mulberry
3/20/2021 12:21 AM
https://youtu.be/5Zt-JbxlhB0 - Ohio Bobcats head coach Jeff Boals previews the matchup against Virginia - Sports4CLE 3/19/21
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CatsUp
3/20/2021 8:25 AM
GroverBall wrote:expand_more
New Elton Alexander piece on the seclusion of Athens, featuring Lunden McDay: https://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/2021/03/champion... .

Outside of some parks, I'm not sure that there are any unpaved roads left in the Athens area. I remember a few around Shade back in the day, but I'm sure they've had at least one coat of asphalt since then.
You get out there in places like Amesville, Glouster, heading west into Vinton, you'll find some. I doubt that's what Elton was thinking of.
I think that is one of the best articles I ahve ever seen out of EA.

My wife (Glouster native and postal employee) assure me that there are lots of unpaved roads in the surrounding areas...jives with my friends that ride ADV motorcycles over there and the areas near Macarthur, Albany, Corning and such that we have fished, rode and hunted.

Pretty good article. Only thing I see that raised an eyebrown was regarding UVA. True that they only average 68 PPG compared to Ohio at 80 but that is a bit misleading as they only allow 60 PPG, most of the teams they have beaten also average 80

EA did a decent job IMHO on this one. A far cry from his normal treatment of all things OHIO
I agree the article was one of the better ones associated with the Bobcats for Alexander but his reference to his recollection that the only paving in the area was at parks and around Shade (33?) was high embellishment, even if it was 40 years ago or so since he was in the area. Today that statement is even more egregious. He needs to get out of Cleveland, Akron or wherever he is most of the time a little more often.
??? Elton just writes

"We’re not talking rural with endless corn fields or neat apple orchards surrounding stately farmhouses. But rural as in majestic oak and maple trees with gnarly roots fighting their way out of the ground, varied wildlife, with rolling hills and unpaved roads."

Appears that he's using "Athens" to refer not just to the city but the county as well and this description is certainly accurate. For the record, I bet there are unpaved roads in every county in Ohio. Are you sure you read it? It's Pataskala who is talking about Shade, and he wasn't saying what you claim he was saying.
I must have later in my mind inadvertently infused Pataskala’s comment as being part of the story. Thanks for pointing out the error as it does change my opinion about it. At least this does present a good case for taking a timeout from the TV and BA now and then, at least for me. :)
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CatsUp
3/20/2021 8:50 AM
CatsUp wrote:expand_more
New Elton Alexander piece on the seclusion of Athens, featuring Lunden McDay: https://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/2021/03/champion... .

Outside of some parks, I'm not sure that there are any unpaved roads left in the Athens area. I remember a few around Shade back in the day, but I'm sure they've had at least one coat of asphalt since then.
You get out there in places like Amesville, Glouster, heading west into Vinton, you'll find some. I doubt that's what Elton was thinking of.
I think that is one of the best articles I ahve ever seen out of EA.

My wife (Glouster native and postal employee) assure me that there are lots of unpaved roads in the surrounding areas...jives with my friends that ride ADV motorcycles over there and the areas near Macarthur, Albany, Corning and such that we have fished, rode and hunted.

Pretty good article. Only thing I see that raised an eyebrown was regarding UVA. True that they only average 68 PPG compared to Ohio at 80 but that is a bit misleading as they only allow 60 PPG, most of the teams they have beaten also average 80

EA did a decent job IMHO on this one. A far cry from his normal treatment of all things OHIO
I agree the article was one of the better ones associated with the Bobcats for Alexander but his reference to his recollection that the only paving in the area was at parks and around Shade (33?) was high embellishment, even if it was 40 years ago or so since he was in the area. Today that statement is even more egregious. He needs to get out of Cleveland, Akron or wherever he is most of the time a little more often.
??? Elton just writes

"We’re not talking rural with endless corn fields or neat apple orchards surrounding stately farmhouses. But rural as in majestic oak and maple trees with gnarly roots fighting their way out of the ground, varied wildlife, with rolling hills and unpaved roads."

Appears that he's using "Athens" to refer not just to the city but the county as well and this description is certainly accurate. For the record, I bet there are unpaved roads in every county in Ohio. Are you sure you read it? It's Pataskala who is talking about Shade, and he wasn't saying what you claim he was saying.
I must have later in my mind inadvertently infused Pataskala’s comment as being part of the story. Thanks for pointing out the error as it does change my opinion about it. At least this does present a good case for taking a timeout from the TV and BA now and then, at least for me. :)
I should add that as part of my translation I must have been thinking, per Pataskala’s comments, that he used “paved” instead of “unpaved” and I had omitted the word “left” too. Yep, botched that one all the way around. OK, I’m finished with my drivel on this now.
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