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Sad day

The only thing more stubborn than his play calling is Frank’s desire to keep him employed.

And the only thing more stubborn than that is OHIO continuing to allow Frank to go out on his own terms. Can't be 90 and continue to coach D-1 football.

I felt like our playcalling was 75% solid today. I liked the way our running game looked and how we attacked their defense. Unfortunately, the 25% of the bad was enough to kill us. Red zone offense was our strength last year and it was predicated on Rourke's ability to run the option. Simple as that. Without his unique talent of running the option we probably go 6-6 last year.

And for some reason this year we've decided to scale the options back. It doesn't make much sense to me considering Rourke's scrambling ability and three solid running backs.

Let’s face it-when it comes to playcalling Solich/Albin is no Doug Pederson, that’s for sure.

Glad I'm not the only one to see the OBVIOUS HOLD on Meyer prior to Rourke's throw.

Well let’s wait until after the UMass game.

But when we win it will still be the....they stink and we should have beaten them anyway.

Everybody in the MAC is better.

Let’s fire Solich.

We will never win the MAC...waaa...waaa...waaa.

You obviously didn't get what I said. Or you're being facetious. I can't tell which because you don't seem to make a point.

Yeah because having an I back at 7-8 yards is so totally unheard of. The play is simply a matter of a hat on a hat and execution, we failed to execute. Our QB was 12 of 27, with a poor decision, yet everyone wants to fire coaches.

Cats played hard, that is progress, time to regroup, this game means nothing in the grand scheme of things, and those expected this team to be sitting 3-0 we’re basing that on irrational feelings.

Well said.

Maybe Cincinnati is a good team this year. 4-0. I will repeat, Ohio was one play from winning the game! I am sure Fickle and staff made some adjustments at halftime. I actually noticed in the passing game UC went to the tight end much more in the second half. Do you remember the fumble and short field and a UC score almost immediately?


Team Stats

Ohio - 412 Cincinnati - 424

Passing Yards

178 274

Rushing Yards

234 150

Turnovers

2 1

Time of Poss.

35:22 24:38


Looks like to me it was a hell of a game. Pretty even. If you would ask me if Ohio holds UC to no offense or points at all, I say probably not. We were one play away from winning the game. Was I disappointed losing the game? Damn right! Nobody believes in moral victory's in my crowd, but to abort the season and make the comment Ohio will finish fourth just because of blowing a lead and losing yesterday is insane.

I was at the Miami game at Oxford in 2012, and the only thing Tettleton could not do was throw an interception and that is exactly what he did. Same thing today. Ohio had a great chance of winning if Rourke does not throw the pick, even on 4th and goal. These kids sometimes make a mistake, and it is not always on the coaching that loses the game.

I have probably seen as many OU games as anyone. Also have seen my share of blown leads by OU in that time span. Not football related, but I witnessed Ohio versus Ohio State NIT game at The Convocation Center in 1986 and we controlled the whole game but eventually fell 65-62. I am still mad about it. I have witnessed some big wins as well. DePaul at The Convo in 1983 and Michigan in the NCAA at Nashville in 2012. Pitt, Illinois, Kentucky and Penn State in football. Those were great days! Yesterday should have been too, but a kid made a poor decision and our receiver was tripped up with no call.

I am curious to know where our athletic budget, more specifically football, falls in comparison to Cincinnati or Virginia? Knowing what I know, I would bet it is on the slim side to the competition. I do not know what having money in your football budget does for winning programs, but it must help!

Regarding next level, it may be a good idea to recruit people to come out to Peden and fill the place! Until the fickle fans can say "screw Ohio State" the program never goes to the next level!!

I don't know where to start on some of these comments. I was in the first row at the 10 yard line area as well. BTW - my fan experience started by a fellow OHIO Fan threatening to kick my ass if I didn't sit down? Thank God I moved over to the next section and the players parents understood passion and getting in to the game. We have some real gems that attend games and I don't know why the come. Stay home.

Billy seems to know everything. The game matters to the fans that spend $400 for the bash and tickets to watch their Alma Mater take one from UC. It's called participation, passion and entertainment.

Cat28 - we seem to be the same age and witnessed many of the same heartbreaks and victories but come on man. Was our halftime adjustment to run the sphincter cover 2 and prevent a win? 77 yard 3rd Q TD from a QB with a below average arm is a joke. CB got beat - I get it. Not Burrows problem.

I think what most are referencing is NOT putting our young man in a situation to throw a goal line pass on a short field. If they stop 3 QB sneaks then hats off.

This one hurt for me. Been wanting a shot a UC forever. Up 21-0 and lose? No.
Sorry but I'm not taking that as OK.

I'm a Bobcat for life and it's on the UMass. We need to fix some things to be ready for conference play because it will not be any easier given how some of our competition is playing.