menu
Logo
99+
Bobcat Attack Menu
Logo
99+
Ohio Football Topic
Topic: Official Game 12 Thread: Akron
Page: 1 of 10
Ted Thompson
Administrator
Member Since: 11/11/2004
Location: MAC Play
Post Count: 7,945
mail
Ted Thompson
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 1:30 PM
settings_applications edit_note

Use this thread to talk about anything game-related. For away games, we'll have a separate travel thread.

Date: November 22nd, 2016 7:00 PM

Opponent: Akron  (5-6, 3-4 MAC)

Site: Peden Stadium 

TV: ESPNU

Radio: Ohio Radio

Webcast: ESPN3.com

Akron statistics, roster and media guide.

Akron Fan Site: ZipsNation.org

Brian Smith (No, not that one)
General User
BSNNTO
Member Since: 2/4/2005
Post Count: 3,057
person
mail
Brian Smith (No, not that one)
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 1:36 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Their defense is atrocious.

Ohio 42
Akron 21
GoCats105
General User
GC105
Member Since: 1/31/2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Post Count: 7,820
person
mail
GoCats105
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 1:56 PM
settings_applications edit_note
They are getting 13 days between games to prepare for our banged up offense. I wouldn't bet Ohio scores 42.
bshot44
General User
Member Since: 2/12/2012
Post Count: 2,211
mail
bshot44
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 2:38 PM
settings_applications edit_note
GoCats105 wrote:expand_more
They are getting 13 days between games to prepare for our banged up offense. I wouldn't bet Ohio scores 42.
Ohio has scored 30+ three times.....

in 3 OT vs. TxST
at HORRIBLE Kansas
at Toledo (31)

I have ZERO faith this offense can generate 40+ unless they play 3 OTs again.
Brian Smith (No, not that one)
General User
BSNNTO
Member Since: 2/4/2005
Post Count: 3,057
person
mail
Brian Smith (No, not that one)
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 2:41 PM
settings_applications edit_note
What part of I have no idea what I'm talking about do you folks not understand?

There's a possibility I picked our correct record before the season in the prediction thread and missed the correct winner in most of the games. That's how bad at this I am.
Last Edited: 11/17/2016 2:43:53 PM by Brian Smith (No, not that one)
C Money
General User
Member Since: 8/28/2010
Post Count: 3,420
mail
C Money
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 3:38 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Brian Smith wrote:expand_more
Their defense is atrocious.

Ohio 42
Akron 21

Wow, it really is. I didn't realize how bad it was until I looked at the stats. They're #120 in total ypg allowed, #116 in rush ypg allowed, and #112 in ppg allowed. Their passing D rank is better (#85 ypg allowed) but it looks like that's because every team they've played since WMU has been able to run at will on the them.

Hmmm, I wonder how healthy our RBs will be by Tuesday.....
Last Edited: 11/17/2016 3:38:34 PM by C Money
Pataskala
General User
P
Member Since: 7/8/2010
Location: At least six feet away from anybody else
Post Count: 9,465
person
mail
Pataskala
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 3:40 PM
settings_applications edit_note
bshot44 wrote:expand_more
They are getting 13 days between games to prepare for our banged up offense. I wouldn't bet Ohio scores 42.
Ohio has scored 30+ three times.....

in 3 OT vs. TxST
at HORRIBLE Kansas
at Toledo (31)

I have ZERO faith this offense can generate 40+ unless they play 3 OTs again.
You forgot that we scored 37 vs G-W (yes, I know it's 1AA), 30 vs BG and 31 vs Buffalo. That's six times, including four at home.

Given that Akron has given up 38 to T'erd, 45 to App St, 35 to Fiami, 41 to Buffalo, 48 to Toledo and 38 to BG, I like our chances at getting 30+, and maybe 40. (I didn't mention the pasting WMU gave them.)
Last Edited: 11/17/2016 3:40:55 PM by Pataskala
TheBobcatBandit
General User
Member Since: 8/25/2013
Post Count: 618
mail
TheBobcatBandit
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 5:14 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Biggest home MAC game in awhile!! Let's pack Peden and bring home a W!!!
Last Edited: 11/17/2016 5:51:08 PM by TheBobcatBandit
C Money
General User
Member Since: 8/28/2010
Post Count: 3,420
mail
C Money
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 5:32 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Pataskala wrote:expand_more
Given that Akron has given up 38 to T'erd, 45 to App St, 35 to Fiami, 41 to Buffalo, 48 to Toledo and 38 to BG, I like our chances at getting 30+, and maybe 40. (I didn't mention the pasting WMU gave them.)
IMO, the App State game is the interesting one to look at, since I think there are some definite similarities in what we do and what App State does.

(They only gave up 13 to Fiami. They scored 35. That's probably Kron's best win on paper right now, although that was when Fiami was still in their funk)
UpSan Bobcat
General User
Member Since: 8/30/2005
Location: Upper Sandusky, OH
Post Count: 3,817
mail
UpSan Bobcat
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 6:09 PM
settings_applications edit_note
C Money wrote:expand_more
Their defense is atrocious.

Ohio 42
Akron 21

Wow, it really is. I didn't realize how bad it was until I looked at the stats. They're #120 in total ypg allowed, #116 in rush ypg allowed, and #112 in ppg allowed. Their passing D rank is better (#85 ypg allowed) but it looks like that's because every team they've played since WMU has been able to run at will on the them.

Hmmm, I wonder how healthy our RBs will be by Tuesday.....
If Ohio can run the ball successfully, its offense is pretty good. This is game in which it should be able to do that.

I think Ohio will be about a 10-point favorite and hope they'll bounce back and win by more.
ExCat21
General User
EC21
Member Since: 9/29/2014
Post Count: 1,243
person
mail
ExCat21
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 6:11 PM
settings_applications edit_note
We should win this game by atleast 14 pts. My only concern with Akron is JoJo Natson. He is #2 in the nation in Kick Returns and #4 in Punt Returns. We need to bottle him up and get minimum 4 second hang time on punts. Other than that we should run the ball and mix a few passes effectively. Coach Dixon was the WR coach at NC State when Akrons Defensive Coordinator Amato was at NC State. I think we win 35 - 17. Let the cannons go off....let the fireworks go and fire up a cigar! Here we come Detroit.
Alan Swank
General User
AS
Member Since: 12/12/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 7,375
person
mail
Alan Swank
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 10:54 PM
settings_applications edit_note
TheBobcatBandit wrote:expand_more
Biggest home MAC game in awhile!! Let's pack Peden and bring home a W!!!
Will be tough to do with the students gone. Between this and the Miami basketball game after the students are gone for spring break, you have to scratch your head on the scheduling.
Monroe Slavin
General User
MS
Member Since: 12/21/2004
Location: Oxnard, CA
Post Count: 9,121
person
mail
Monroe Slavin
mail
Posted: 11/17/2016 11:00 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Just must win this one.
Casper71
General User
C71
Member Since: 12/1/2006
Post Count: 3,237
person
mail
Casper71
mail
Posted: 11/18/2016 12:40 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Given the way OHIO football goes, Akron will probably play its best game of the year. My hope is we play better. I will make the trek from Cincy because I want to see at least one more East title before I leave this earth.
Mark Lembright '85
General User
ML85
Member Since: 8/22/2010
Location: Highland Heights, OH
Post Count: 2,460
person
mail
Mark Lembright '85
mail
Posted: 11/18/2016 8:30 AM
settings_applications edit_note
This game makes me nervous-I have no idea if Ohio will win or not. Which Ohio shows up? The Ohio that beat a then one-loss Toledo team on the road or the team that turned the ball over 4 times and fell behind 20-0 to CMU? I can see Ohio winning this game big; I can also see Ohio losing this game. I have no clue.
Valley Cat
General User
Member Since: 12/28/2004
Location: Jackson Twp., OH
Post Count: 1,246
mail
Valley Cat
mail
Posted: 11/18/2016 2:29 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Rearranged my entire schedule but for the first time ever I will make both weeknight games from Canton. Looking forward to the possibility of an energetic crowd.
bshot44
General User
Member Since: 2/12/2012
Post Count: 2,211
mail
bshot44
mail
Posted: 11/18/2016 4:25 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Valley Cat wrote:expand_more
Rearranged my entire schedule but for the first time ever I will make both weeknight games from Canton. Looking forward to the possibility of an energetic crowd.
I'll be there too. But I don't expect much of a crowd, despite what's on the line. No students. Probably about 6-8k is my guess. Welcome to midweek MACtion. Total garbage. Play this game on a Saturday, 18k minimum.
OhioBobcat
General User
OB
Member Since: 1/20/2006
Post Count: 1,637
person
mail
OhioBobcat
mail
Posted: 11/18/2016 10:26 PM
settings_applications edit_note
9 in a row. Book it, see you in Detroit.
BillyTheCat
General User
BTC
Member Since: 10/6/2012
Post Count: 10,795
person
mail
BillyTheCat
mail
Posted: 11/19/2016 8:22 AM
settings_applications edit_note
bshot44 wrote:expand_more
Rearranged my entire schedule but for the first time ever I will make both weeknight games from Canton. Looking forward to the possibility of an energetic crowd.
I'll be there too. But I don't expect much of a crowd, despite what's on the line. No students. Probably about 6-8k is my guess. Welcome to midweek MACtion. Total garbage. Play this game on a Saturday, 18k minimum.


Good chance there will be 15-18k
shabamon
General User
Member Since: 11/17/2006
Location: Cincinnati
Post Count: 7,312
mail
shabamon
mail
Posted: 11/19/2016 9:16 AM
settings_applications edit_note
I can see 12-15K actual butts in the stadium. I remember the 2011 Miami game when we already had the East wrapped up. No students on campus but the community showed up well.
Pataskala
General User
P
Member Since: 7/8/2010
Location: At least six feet away from anybody else
Post Count: 9,465
person
mail
Pataskala
mail
Posted: 11/20/2016 11:48 AM
settings_applications edit_note
This shapes up to be a lot like the Buffalo game. The teams are about even offensively but Ohio has a decided edge on defense. Akron's real weakness is its rushing D (worst in the MAC) but it has one of the better pass defenses in the league, on par with Buffalo's. Oddly enough, we picked Buffalo's pass defense apart pretty well. Akron's edge could be the extra time off. As we found with CMU, teams on a slide often use the extra time to get their heads in order. But Ohio has more on the line with this game, so I think we should score 30+ on Akron and come away with a win.
The Optimist
General User
Member Since: 3/16/2007
Location: CLE
Post Count: 5,610
mail
The Optimist
mail
Posted: 11/20/2016 2:25 PM
settings_applications edit_note
I'm hopeful students show up. There seems to be a buzz on social media. I think classes run through Tuesday so you will have kids going home but dorms would hopefully be open until Wednesday? Or do dorms close Tuesday?
Last Edited: 11/20/2016 2:28:05 PM by The Optimist
FanInTheStands
General User
FITS
Member Since: 10/12/2015
Post Count: 180
person
mail
FanInTheStands
mail
Posted: 11/20/2016 2:32 PM
settings_applications edit_note
bshot44 wrote:expand_more
Rearranged my entire schedule but for the first time ever I will make both weeknight games from Canton. Looking forward to the possibility of an energetic crowd.
I'll be there too. But I don't expect much of a crowd, despite what's on the line. No students. Probably about 6-8k is my guess. Welcome to midweek MACtion. Total garbage. Play this game on a Saturday, 18k minimum.
I noticed that special vouchers were sent to students in some of the schools here in Gallia County for 2 free seats and additional seats for only $5. I'm not sure how far-reaching that offers was made by hopefully they were sent throughout southeast Ohio. Most public schools in the region only have school Monday and Tuesday this week. The weather looks like it'll cooperate as well. I'd love to see a large crowd there for the game. One of the few games we've had there this year where both teams have something to play for and should be motivated to play well.
Sean Gallagher
General User
Member Since: 12/7/2012
Post Count: 138
mail
Sean Gallagher
mail
Posted: 11/20/2016 2:32 PM
settings_applications edit_note
There'll still be students around. A lot of students aren't leaving until Wednesday. While some classes are cancelled, they're still scheduled to be in class this week. I'd say there's a pretty good crowd at least for the first half.

Nice article on former St. Edward lineman Jake Pruehs in today's Messenger. http://www.athensmessenger.com/sports/ohiouniversity/iron...
Last Edited: 11/20/2016 2:33:24 PM by Sean Gallagher
Monroe Slavin
General User
MS
Member Since: 12/21/2004
Location: Oxnard, CA
Post Count: 9,121
person
mail
Monroe Slavin
mail
Posted: 11/20/2016 3:00 PM
settings_applications edit_note
In considering the Akron game, my first thought is: miami sucks.






#andtheyknowitandjustdon'tcareaboutit
Showing Messages: 1 - 25 of 238
  • Next
reply
vertical_align_top
vertical_align_center
vertical_align_bottom
add_comment
chevron_forward
MAC News Links



extra small (< 576px)
small (>= 576px)
medium (>= 768px)
large (>= 992px)
x-large (>= 1200px)
xx-large (>= 1400px)