menu
Logo
person
Bobcat Attack Menu
Logo
person
Ohio Football Topic
Topic: Official Game 5 Thread: UMass
Page: 1 of 3
Ted Thompson
Administrator
Member Since: 11/11/2004
Location: MAC Play
Post Count: 7,948
mail
Ted Thompson
mail
Posted: 9/23/2012 11:59 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Use this thread to talk about anything game-related. For away games, we'll have a separate travel thread.

Date: September 29th, 2012  3:30 PM

Opponent: UMass   (0-4)

Site: Gillette Stadium

TV: None

Radio:  Ohio Radio

Webcast: ESPN3

UMass media guide, roster and statistics.

Ohio Game Notes

UMASS Game Notes

Fan website:  UMass Football Forum   

Ohio Injury List (status is my interpretation based upon media reports):

RB Ryan Boykin - Probable (hamstring)
WR Landon Smith - Out (neck)
WR Tyler Futrell - Out (shoulder)
LB A.J. Grady - Questionable (leg)
QB Tyler Tettleton - Questionable (undisclosed)
DE Tremayne Scott - Questionable (foot)
OL Mike McQueen - Out (ankle)
OL Matt Prichard - Out (knee)
OL Sam Johnson - Out for season (ankle) 
CB Jamil Shaw - Out for season (shoulder)
WR Mario Dovell - Out for season (broken bone in leg)
CB  Travis Carrie - Out for season (shoulder)
WR Sebastian Smith - Out for season (broken leg)  

EDIT: Posted UMass Game Notes and updated injuries.
Last Edited: 9/27/2012 4:17:25 PM by Ted Thompson
71 BOBCAT
General User
71B
Member Since: 12/21/2004
Post Count: 1,954
person
mail
71 BOBCAT
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 8:18 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Anyone see a spread yet?....N/A was how the game was listed in USA Today this morning.
I was expecting 18-21 for this game.
Current weather looks like possible rain, but it's early.






GO BOBCATS
BobcatSports
General User
BS
Member Since: 2/2/2006
Post Count: 1,116
person
mail
BobcatSports
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 11:50 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Vegas has it opening @ -25 with a note that Tettleton is questionable.
The Optimist
General User
Member Since: 3/16/2007
Location: CLE
Post Count: 5,611
mail
The Optimist
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 1:36 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Ohio-61
UMASS-0

Tettleton plays.  Ohio scores more than against NSU because of limited travelling party.

I attempted to register for the UMass board but kept getting an error that the username I chose was unavailable.  99.9% sure it wasn't the username I was choosing and there is something wrong with their site..
Last Edited: 9/24/2012 3:33:33 PM by The Optimist
Jeff McKinney
Moderator
JM
Member Since: 11/12/2004
Post Count: 6,163
person
mail
Jeff McKinney
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 3:59 PM
settings_applications edit_note
UMass showed some signs of improvement vs. Miami last weekend.
L.C.
General User
LC
Member Since: 9/1/2005
Post Count: 10,584
person
mail
L.C.
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 4:08 PM
settings_applications edit_note
While U.Mass did look bad early, I don't think they are that bad a team. I expect that they will win a MAC game before the year is out. Let's take care of business and make sure this isn't the one.
GoCats105
General User
GC105
Member Since: 1/31/2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Post Count: 7,823
person
mail
GoCats105
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 4:48 PM
settings_applications edit_note
The Optimist wrote:expand_more
Ohio-61
UMASS-0

Tettleton plays.  Ohio scores more than against NSU because of limited travelling party.

I attempted to register for the UMass board but kept getting an error that the username I chose was unavailable.  99.9% sure it wasn't the username I was choosing and there is something wrong with their site..


I dont think our defense is good enough yet to shut anyone out this season, especially on the road. Our offense is so good and scores so frequently that the defense is on the field too much to NOT allow a score. We'll still win big, but I think it's more like the New Mexico State score.
The Optimist
General User
Member Since: 3/16/2007
Location: CLE
Post Count: 5,611
mail
The Optimist
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 5:16 PM
settings_applications edit_note
GoCats105 wrote:expand_more
Ohio-61
UMASS-0

Tettleton plays.  Ohio scores more than against NSU because of limited travelling party.

I attempted to register for the UMass board but kept getting an error that the username I chose was unavailable.  99.9% sure it wasn't the username I was choosing and there is something wrong with their site..


I dont think our defense is good enough yet to shut anyone out this season, especially on the road. Our offense is so good and scores so frequently that the defense is on the field too much to NOT allow a score. We'll still win big, but I think it's more like the New Mexico State score.

We would've shut out NSU if the backups backups hadn't come in.  I think UMASS is closer to NSU than they are to NMSU...

That score is hopeful as it is anything else... That kind of score would make a major statement to pollsters
Last Edited: 9/24/2012 5:17:29 PM by The Optimist
OUVan
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Bethesda, MD
Post Count: 5,580
mail
OUVan
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 5:42 PM
settings_applications edit_note
GoCats105 wrote:expand_more
I dont think our defense is good enough yet to shut anyone out this season, especially on the road. Our offense is so good and scores so frequently that the defense is on the field too much to NOT allow a score. We'll still win big, but I think it's more like the New Mexico State score.


I think our defense is better than you give it credit for.  We've held every team we've played to their season low in points except for NMSU and we held them to their season low yardage total.  We essentially shut out Penn State after the first quarter (blocked punt notwithstanding).  Marshall has averaged 47 points a game when they aren't playing Ohio.  They scored half of that against us.  We were up 44-0 on Norfolk State.   We also lead the MAC in scoring defense by 4 points a game. We lead the MAC in total defense by 30 yards a game.  And while we've given up a lot of yards passing our yards per attempt leads the MAC. Teams are attempting 43 passes a game against us mostly because we have been really good against the run.   Not saying the defense is flawless but it's been pretty good so far.
MonroeClassmate
General User
MC
Member Since: 8/31/2010
Post Count: 2,325
person
mail
MonroeClassmate
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 6:32 PM
settings_applications edit_note
The Optimist wrote:expand_more
Ohio-61
UMASS-0



Would like to see a score in the 40's  to less than 12 with Blankenship and the subs wracking up over 300 yards on the ground with long sustained drives and 5-6 rushing TD's while TT watches.

Defense, shut down any attempt at running game like they've done the first 4 games--I've really liked the play of the defensive line this season.

whocaresgobobcats
General User
W
Member Since: 8/29/2011
Post Count: 519
person
mail
whocaresgobobcats
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 7:34 PM
settings_applications edit_note
L.C. wrote:expand_more
While U.Mass did look bad early, I don't think they are that bad a team. I expect that they will win a MAC game before the year is out. Let's take care of business and make sure this isn't the one.


Just like Norfolk, they are a bad team and they will be beaten by 20+. Winning a game in the MAC does not equate to "not a bad team". Unless you mean terrible, then yes, they are. 
Steve1981
General User
S1981
Member Since: 5/23/2011
Location: North Quabbin Region, MA
Post Count: 80
person
mail
Steve1981
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 8:40 PM
settings_applications edit_note
The Optimist wrote:expand_more
Ohio-61
UMASS-0

Tettleton plays.  Ohio scores more than against NSU because of limited travelling party.

I attempted to register for the UMass board but kept getting an error that the username I chose was unavailable.  99.9% sure it wasn't the username I was choosing and there is something wrong with their site..
The board is privately run by its founder a few decades ago and works and commutes. The registering feature is disabled because of spammers. If you want to register, you have to email: webmaster@umasshoops.com or mike@umasshoops.com.

Perhaps D.A. can chime in since he is a NE Cat and has registered on our board.
Doc Bobcat
General User
DB
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 4,421
person
mail
Doc Bobcat
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 8:44 PM
settings_applications edit_note
I think OUr team will be pumped more than up by playin in Gillette....I know I am....wish I could make this one.
Steve1981
General User
S1981
Member Since: 5/23/2011
Location: North Quabbin Region, MA
Post Count: 80
person
mail
Steve1981
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 8:59 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Nice to hear and you should definetly rest Tyler.

It would be very nice to see you guys in the Top 25.

The Optimist
General User
Member Since: 3/16/2007
Location: CLE
Post Count: 5,611
mail
The Optimist
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 9:13 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Steve1981 wrote:expand_more
Ohio-61
UMASS-0

Tettleton plays.  Ohio scores more than against NSU because of limited travelling party.

I attempted to register for the UMass board but kept getting an error that the username I chose was unavailable.  99.9% sure it wasn't the username I was choosing and there is something wrong with their site..
The board is privately run by its founder a few decades ago and works and commutes. The registering feature is disabled because of spammers. If you want to register, you have to email: webmaster@umasshoops.com or mike@umasshoops.com.

Perhaps D.A. can chime in since he is a NE Cat and has registered on our board.

Good info, thank you.  After you posted this I was reading their site and saw a sticky on this topic... Thing is it was in the basketball board.  We do play them in hoops this year, but the majority of the MAC fans are going to be on the football board confused as to why they can't register.  A sticky there would help.  Stupid internet spammers.
Last Edited: 9/24/2012 9:21:34 PM by The Optimist
bostonbobcat
General User
B
Member Since: 12/21/2004
Location: East Bridgewater, MA
Post Count: 268
person
mail
bostonbobcat
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 11:16 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Doc Bobcat wrote:expand_more
I think OUr team will be pumped more than up by playin in Gillette....I know I am....wish I could make this one.


Really? They'll be getting pumped up to play in a place that will be a third-full at most?
The Optimist
General User
Member Since: 3/16/2007
Location: CLE
Post Count: 5,611
mail
The Optimist
mail
Posted: 9/24/2012 11:33 PM
settings_applications edit_note
bostonbobcat wrote:expand_more
I think OUr team will be pumped more than up by playin in Gillette....I know I am....wish I could make this one.


Really? They'll be getting pumped up to play in a place that will be a third-full at most?

I know the atmosphere at MAC Championships in hoops are a little better than GIllette, but OUr guys ALWAYS reference playing in a pro facility.
Monroe Slavin
General User
MS
Member Since: 12/21/2004
Location: Oxnard, CA
Post Count: 9,121
person
mail
Monroe Slavin
mail
Posted: 9/25/2012 12:43 AM
settings_applications edit_note

The venue doesn't matter; under Coach OUr guys play four quarters.

There won't be 61-0.  You know that I love the D so I hope we shut 'em out.  But if we're ahead big, expect to see lots of the back-ups (good!) and a dial back of the pace of the offense.  The heck with the pollsters, we aren't a team that looks to pile it on and pile it on some more.

bobcat695
General User
B695
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Parkersburg, WV
Post Count: 1,345
person
mail
bobcat695
mail
Posted: 9/25/2012 9:01 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Ohio is used to playing in large, empty NFL stadiums.  That's where the beating of Temple took place every other year.  They also have played in Detroit several times, although with less impressive results. 

UMass is really struggling with the transition to D1.  I hope for the same thing as last week:  comfortable win, no injuries, bland play calling and a safe trip home.  For D.A.'s sake, I hope it is a beautiful day and he makes the short trip home hoarse from doing the O-H-I-O cheer so many times. 
OUVan
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Bethesda, MD
Post Count: 5,580
mail
OUVan
mail
Posted: 9/25/2012 10:31 AM
settings_applications edit_note
I think the game will be a lot closer than many people think.  34-10
Cat's Eye Saloon
General User
CES
Member Since: 9/25/2012
Post Count: 9
person
mail
Cat's Eye Saloon
mail
Posted: 9/25/2012 4:34 PM
settings_applications edit_note
The Cat's Eye Saloon will be showing the OHIO vs UMass game this Saturday at 3:30pm.  Every game that we can get we will be showing, Football and Basketball.  Check out our Facebook page or follow us on twitter for updates prior to all events.  During these events we will also have drink specials that will be posted on Facebook/Twitter.

catseyesaloon.net
Facebook.com/catseyesaloon
Twitter.com/catseyesaloon
Bert Presley
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Where OHIO is winning and Miami is getting whipped, OH
Post Count: 370
mail
Bert Presley
mail
Posted: 9/25/2012 5:52 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Cat's Eye Saloon wrote:expand_more
The Cat's Eye Saloon will be showing the OHIO vs UMass game this Saturday at 3:30pm.  Every game that we can get we will be showing, Football and Basketball.  Check out our Facebook page or follow us on twitter for updates prior to all events.  During these events we will also have drink specials that will be posted on Facebook/Twitter.

catseyesaloon.net
Facebook.com/catseyesaloon
Twitter.com/catseyesaloon


BEST BAR EVER!
EastTennesseeBobcat
General User
Member Since: 12/21/2004
Location: Bristol, TN
Post Count: 204
mail
EastTennesseeBobcat
mail
Posted: 9/26/2012 12:47 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Bert Presley wrote:expand_more
The Cat's Eye Saloon will be showing the OHIO vs UMass game this Saturday at 3:30pm.  Every game that we can get we will be showing, Football and Basketball.  Check out our Facebook page or follow us on twitter for updates prior to all events.  During these events we will also have drink specials that will be posted on Facebook/Twitter.

catseyesaloon.net
Facebook.com/catseyesaloon
Twitter.com/catseyesaloon


BEST BAR EVER!


+1
D.A.
General User
DA
Member Since: 8/6/2010
Location: Georgetown, ME
Post Count: 1,198
person
mail
D.A.
mail
Posted: 9/26/2012 8:39 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Steve1981 wrote:expand_more
Ohio-61
UMASS-0

Tettleton plays.  Ohio scores more than against NSU because of limited travelling party.

I attempted to register for the UMass board but kept getting an error that the username I chose was unavailable.  99.9% sure it wasn't the username I was choosing and there is something wrong with their site..
The board is privately run by its founder a few decades ago and works and commutes. The registering feature is disabled because of spammers. If you want to register, you have to email: webmaster@umasshoops.com or mike@umasshoops.com.

Perhaps D.A. can chime in since he is a NE Cat and has registered on our board.


When I registered last year, I think the process was that when you request the username it generates an e-mail to the mod, but he is a very busy guy, as it took me a couple of months to get an e-mail from him saying my username was accepted and a temporary password was set up.
Jeff McKinney
Moderator
JM
Member Since: 11/12/2004
Post Count: 6,163
person
mail
Jeff McKinney
mail
Posted: 9/26/2012 9:04 AM
settings_applications edit_note
UMass showed improvement vs. Miami on the road.  I don't think this will be a complete blowout.

Goal:  Go 1-0 this week vs. UMass.
Showing Messages: 1 - 25 of 69
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)