Any chance bshot44 is Monroe or a distant relative? Constantly complaining about the Bobcats is something you love to do. Keep the negative vibes coming! Maybe you can fork out a bunch of cash to buy out Frank at the end of the season and when the Bobcat basketball doesn't meet your expectations, give Ohio's AD and president a call and convince them to dismiss Saul. While you are at it, please donate to the fund to dismiss all other coaches who are failing to meet your expectations at this university. You evidently are aware of the other Ohio programs that are struggling and need a change. I am sure that the powers that be will listen to you. [/QUOTE]Posts like this just make me laugh. I've had this "argument" about 10000 times on here ... my constant "complaining" is rooted in fact nearly 99% of the time. What comments, or complaints as you so eloquently describe them, are not factually accurate?
And PLEASE ... find me one instance where I say Frank should be fired?!?!?! PLEASE QUIT WITH THIS NARRATIVE!!!! I have said NOTHING of the sort. If anything, I've said Frank should not be fired. I'm not going down this road again. You are literally just making up stuff to fit you angry narrative of people not being 100% rah-rah over the 'Cats.
It is because of bshot44 and a few others that I refrain from posting on this website on a regular basis. The negative comments are something I prefer not to read. I couldn't help myself this time and will more than likely refrain from posting in the near future, but give it a break!! Do you people really think that these players and coaches aren't sick about the close losses they have to NI, Cincy and Miami this season. Do you think Frank and his staff aren't staying up at night wondering what went wrong in those close defeats ? I guess you think the Bobcats lose games on purpose? The athletes and staff work day and night and put in countless numbers of hours to get positive results. Unfortunately they don't always win, but I rarely fault their effort. The same goes for all Bobcat athletic programs. Like all other alums and fans, I would enjoy seeing Ohio win every event they compete in, but that isn't happening. This school is not Alabama/Clemson in football or Duke/Kansas in basketball. Am I disappointed when Bobcat athletic programs lose? Sure. However, I am certain that my disappointment is a fraction of a percent compared to what the Ohio athletes and coaches feel after a loss.
Sorry to deprive everyone of your commentary. I take full responsiblity for driving you away. For that, I sincerly apologize.
Whatever. That's just ridiculous. It's a freakin' message board. Ignore the comments if you don't like them. It's not hard.
Have I ever insinuated that Ohio is losing on purpose?!?! What a ridiculous claim.
Did I ever say Ohio should be Alabama/Clemson .... or Duke/Kansas. You are just make absurd claim after absurd claim.
Do I think Ohio should be better than a 7-5 (5-3) MAC East program? Hell yes. Is it disappointing when that's what we traditionally get? Hell yes.
Do you get completely bent out of shape when someone on here points out the shortcomings? Hell yes. Welcome to reality. This program underachieves. After 14 years, do you not think Ohio should have more than 4 MAC East titles to their claim? Oh wait, that's just me "demanding" more. HA!
Yes, I think players/coaches are sick about the close losses! I sure as hell hope they are! They are about 3-5 plays this year from being 9-1 (6-0). But that's the problem ... we say that every year!!! When will we quit saying that? When will this program finally get over the hump and make those plays to win the big games? To finally become the dominant team in the MAC East that wins the division more than once every few years? And if the players/coaches are sick about it ... then why can't fans be too? Such a double-standard! I can't mention it? C'mon! Grow up and live in reality. I'm not making up the results and just ignoring them or not mentioning them doesn't change them. Good grief.
"perfect" no, "fine" ok I could can agree on that. I do find myself taking up for the team (players and coaches) when I feel they are unfairly shamed. Ohio has a program the school can be proud of, that is respected throughout the MAC. Last season they did not get the trophy, but, managed to beat the team that did. They represent well. This year the team has taken some tough losses, still, in those losses the opponents had a contest well won and the Bobcats, in my opinion, could leave the field heads held high. They owe me nothing more. This season after ten games MAC stats reflect Ohio #1 in Scoring Offense, Total Offense, Rushing Offense, Pass Efficiency, Punting, PAT Kicking, First Downs, Turn Over Margin, Time of Possession and Third Down Conversions. They are #2 in Rushing Defense, KO Returns, Interceptions and Penalties. Yes, put me down as a proud fan and supporter of Bobcat Football. I would put my expectations down as realistic and understanding what the players do on our behalf am grateful for what they are achieving.
All those stats are great. But ultimately it's led to a 6-4 (4-2) record and once again keeping their fingers crossed for a near miracle to get to Detroit.
You think my expectations aren't realistic? That's laughable! I'm not asking this program to go all UCF on us and rip off 27 straight wins and go to the Peach Bowl.
All I "expect" them to do is win a MAC title ONCE IN 50 YEARS?!?! That is unreal?
I think we're past the notion of celebrating moral victories ... and record-breaking stats. Hell, Frank Solich himself has said this. Why is it when it comes from someone's keyboard on this message board, it's blasphemy?
The program owes nobody anything! Quit with that narrative, PLEASE! I don't know why you keep coming back to the "demand" and "what they owe us". Who thinks the program owes them anything? I've never heard anyone say "Ohio football OWES me a MAC title!" It's an absurd claim. There is a HUGE difference in claiming they "owe you something" and being disappointed they don't reach their own expectations of being a championship program.
[QUOTE=OhioBobcat] First off, Ohio could very well beat Buffalo. When was the last time Buffalo won a meaningful game in Athens???....Tick, tock, tick, tock....I'm waiting.....which is exactly my point. Peden Stadium has been a house of horrors for UB and Ohio has easily won the last several games played in the series in Athens. To me, this game for Buffalo reminds me of those recent Temple teams when they were in the MAC that needed a win late in the year in Athens to lock up a trip to Detroit and they couldn't do it. Second, Ohio will beat Akron, period. Third, Miami will lose to NIU. So there's those scenarios. The most unlikely outcome IMO would be for BG to beat UB. That said, it's no gimme. If UB loses to OU and heads to BG for a road game with huge pressure on them to win vs a team that has nothing whatsoever to lose, stranger things have happened. All of which goes back to my original comment, which is, Ohio is still 100% alive for the MACC. I'm not saying OU "will" be in Detroit, I'm simply saying OU is still "alive" - which is a FACT - and still could end up in Detroit. If Ohio loses Wednesday night, then feel free to complain all you want because it will be official. But until then, come on man.