Know your opponent

[McDad]

Here is a TL;DR about Ohio University for those interested or those who simply need something to help pass the time. Hats off to a school that boasts both Cool Hand Luke AND MacGyver as attendees.

Ohio Bobcats football began in 1894 with an 8–0 loss to*Marietta College. Since then, the Bobcats have posted a 532–535–48 record over their 120-year existence and a 215–248–11 record over their 68 years in MAC games. In 1960, the Bobcats were crowned National Small College Champions after compiling a 10–0 record under Bill Hess. Ohio played in their fifth consecutive bowl game, losing to*East Carolina in the*2013 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl.
They play at Peden stadium which has a seating capacity for 24,000. They are coached by Frank Solich who is in his 12th year and currently play in Division 1 FBS.
Solich spent 19 seasons at*Nebraska*as an assistant coach underTom Osborne, four as the freshman team coach, and 15 seasons as running backs coach. In Solich’s 19 years as an assistant, the Huskers captured three*national championships*and 11 conference titles.*Osborne retired after the 1997 national championship season and named Solich as his successor. Solich directed the Huskers to six consecutive*bowl games, including his*2001 squad, which started 11–0 but was beaten by Colorado 62–36 in the last regular season game.

Ohio University*is a*public*research university*in*Athens, Ohio. Its charter was approved in 1804*and opened for students in 1809. Approximately 40,000 students are enrolled between the five campuses and*the eLearning program.
●The*Ordinance of 1787*made Ohio University the first ever to be chartered through acts of Congress, with the very purpose of expanding education, particularly for servicemen and families.
●In 1964, U.S. President*Johnson*publicly referenced his*Great Society*initiative*for the first time on the College Green, bringing*Ohio U*into homes across America.
●Ohio University*in Athens is the No. 1*party school*in the nation for 2015, according to a new*ranking*by Playboy magazine.
Notable attendees/alumni:
Paul Newman
Krista Allen
Nancy Cartwright
Matt Lauer
Richard Dean Anderson
Ed O'Neill
Mike Scmidt
Clarence Page
Erma Bombeck


source: wikipedia

 

[UneducatedGuess]

I'm supportive of this idea - but could we keep it relevant?

Tell me about their team last year, who they bring back, and what their strengths and weaknesses are.

:hi:

 

[McDad]

I'm supportive of this idea - but could we keep it relevant?

Tell me about their team last year, who they bring back, and what their strengths and weaknesses are.

:hi:

I'd do that for you. But i gotta keep a little trivia in.

 

[BigOrangeArsenal]

Ohio Bobcats were 8-5 last year (5-3 MAC).

Wins in 2015:
at Idaho - 45-28
v. Marshall - 21-10
v. Southeastern Louisiana - 35-14
at Akron - 14-12
v. Miami (OH) - 34-3
v. Kent State - 27-0
v. Ball State - 48-31
v. Northern Illinois - 26-21

Losses in 2015:
at Minnesota - 24-27
v. Western Michigan - 14-49
at Buffalo - 17-41
at Bowling Green - 24-62
v. Appalachian State (2015 Raycom Media Camellia Bowl) - 29-31

2016:
v. Texas State - 54-56
at Kansas - 37-21

 

[Volumnus 2011]

Ohio Bobcats were 8-5 last year (5-3 MAC).

Wins in 2015:
at Idaho - 45-28
v. Marshall - 21-10
v. Southeastern Louisiana - 35-14
at Akron - 14-12
v. Miami (OH) - 34-3
v. Kent State - 27-0
v. Ball State - 48-31
v. Northern Illinois - 26-21

Losses in 2015:
at Minnesota - 24-27
v. Western Michigan - 14-49
at Buffalo - 17-41
at Bowling Green - 24-62
v. Appalachian State (2015 Raycom Media Camellia Bowl) - 29-31

2016:
v. Texas State - 54-56
at Kansas - 37-21

AKA, if this is anywhere close to a good game Saturday, the sky is falling and we should all prepare for a Gator beatdown.

 

[supersmo18]

"Uh huhh huh... He said Peden. Huhhuh..."

 

[Vanity of Duluoz]

Probably a silly question and I may have overlooked the post, but are we still doing "what the other opponents are saying on their message boards"? I love those.

 

[The Orange Pants]

Tldr version: WGWTFA

 

[volboy81]

Pretty campus in Athens & cute little stadium

 

[vtvol98]

Tennessee is 1-0 all time vs the Bobcats. They beat Ohio 34-23 in 2009. Frank Solich was their head coach then.

 

[McDad]

Probably a silly question and I may have overlooked the post, but are we still doing "what the other opponents are saying on their message boards"? I love those.

One of our Chattanooga brethren does this. Not sure how much he'll have this week. That's isn't a whole lot of activity on their board.

 

[IluvdoubleD's]

If you don't hit JackieO's you are doing yourself a humongous disservice in life. I recommend the mystic momma, slightly warm. Swish it around your mouth. Tastes like bubblegum. Welcome to Ohio beer.

 

[IluvdoubleD's]

Also, you might be surprised by the HUGE amount of vols support in southern Ohio. Athens my even be overrun by vol fans from Ohio.

 

[IluvdoubleD's]

Oops, just looked at it and it's in Knox. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Z06VolinWV]

Also, you might be surprised by the HUGE amount of vols support in southern Ohio. Athens my even be overrun by vol fans from Ohio.

Not quite, Ohio has a pretty strong following. I live about 35 miles from there. They played us well last time, and can be a pesky team, but I don't see this being any sort of contest.

 

[StarRaider]

I was on an Delta flight (to a UT game vs. UCLA) with MacGyver... pretty good feeling knowing if anything goes wrong it could be fixed with a swiss army knife (and maybe a paper clip, ballpoint pen, rubber band, tweezers, nasal spray, and a turkey baster.).