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Date: September 3rd, 2022 6:00 PM

Opponent: Florida Atlantic  (1-0)

Site: Peden Stadium

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From my perspective we need to be 2-2 after the OOC games if we have any chance of a winning season.





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That might give FAU an advantage next week. They'll have a game under their belts and the adage is that teams improve most from Week 1 to Week 2, or in their case Week 0 to Week 1. That, of course, assumes that they don't lose any key players tonight.

Won’t be shocked in the least if the game follows suit to the romp FAU is on right now over another green and white team.

My long-term confidence in the coaching staff is it very high.

I watched the game too. My take was that we can score on these guys, at least if previous BA scouting reports about some of our incoming and returning offensive talent is correct. But, I'm wondering if our defense, even with the new coaches and new sets, will be up to the task of stoping their passing game, especially the short game to the sidelines. I'm cautiously optimistic about this game, but I would not bank next week's lunch money on it.

FAU looked better than I thought and I predicated they would beat Charlotte. They're a good team. I'm worried we might get crushed.

As a fan of the Bobcats I am willing to be open to closing the books on last year and giving the staff a fresh start BUT with a short chain.

OHIO cannot control the degree of excellence their opponents bring to the field on game day. If Florida Atlantic beats the 'Cats because they have superior talent then bully for Florida Atlantic.

What we need to see from this game is extremely sound fundamentals of making first contact tackles and swarming to the ball. We need to see an offense that is well organized, free of but minor confusion and appears confident. We need to see competence in protecting the QB and minimizing the effects of surprise defenses that may be thrown against us. The special teams must be competent with no unforced errors.

Play sound fundamental football and let the better team win. Take the teaching moments as opportunities and improve from week one to week two in all categories and all individuals; players, coaches and bench jocks, all.

Going into PSU and ISU games the goal should be to continue to fundamentally improve, sharper and crisper execution of the offensive and defensive game plan. Again, letting the better teams win if they are truly better but an appearance of the Bobcats as being ready for the Kent State game and the MAC beyond.

If a team can look good and lose to superior talent that should give us hope that the program is headed in a better direction.

Go Bobcats, clip the Owls!

Also, from the coaching staff we need to see some fresh thinking on offense and defense. No more plain vanilla offensive sets and plays that were so predictable last year. Let's see some motion, some misdirection and some sweeps. The defense needs to blitz more, pressure the opponent's QB more and cause more turnovers. They also need to stop the opposition on third down better (43.7%, 113th in D1A last year). Having defenders play more than five yards off the line didn't help there.

Ohio uniforms for week 1 : https://twitter.com/OhioFootball/status/1564025204845813761

You are apparently aren't into hyperbolic satire. However, the basic point is that losing this game could set a bad tone for the rest of the season. I think it's an extremely important game.

This would be a nice change from last year

I hope they put as much effort into the game plan as they did for that video.