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Posted by Ric 9/30/00
In its most impressive performance of the season, Mount Union traveled to Ada, Ohio and put a whooping on host Ohio Northern to the tune of 24 points. The Purple Raiders led 21-0 at the half, and 28-17 early in the fourth quarter before 20 straight points put the game away. Look for our game recap tomorrow.
Posted by Ric 9/27/00
The tailgate party before the game this Saturday in Ada vs. Ohio Northern will start between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. There is a grassy parking lot beyond the field where everyone will congregate. Purple flags, balloons and the usual fare will identify Raider fans. Pot luck as always and bring a friend!
I've added pictures taken during the game to our recap from this past Saturday's Mount Union - John Carroll game. You can check them out here.
Posted by Ric 9/26/00
The new AFCA Division III Top 25 poll has been released. Mount Union is still ranked second behind Pacific Lutheran, while Ohio Northern is 16th and John Carroll 19th. You can see the entire poll here.
Posted by Ric 9/25/00
The Mount Union College Sports Information Department has posted the official game preview for the Ohio Northern contest. You can read it here.
I've also added a number of pictures taken by Bill Gough during Mount Union's 61-12 Stagg Bowl victory over Lycoming in 1997 to our story on that game... you can see those here.
Posted by Ric 9/24/00
Our recap of yesterdays exciting victory by Mount Union over John Carroll has been posted in our headlines section. You can read it here. We will have pictures from the game later in the week.
Posted by Ric 9/23/00
Another great game was played today by two very good football teams at Mount Union Stadium. The Purple Raiders took control in the fourth quarter to turn a one-point second half deficit into a 16-point lead en route to a victory over the Blue Streaks. We'll have our game recap posted soon.
Posted by Ric 9/22/00
Two weeks into the season, Mount Union finds itself in a familiar spot atop the Ohio Athletic Conference statistical board. The Purple Raiders have the number one ranked offense in the OAC, averaging 517.5 yards per game and the number one ranked defense, allowing 243.5 ypg. John Carroll ranks third and seventh respectively in those two categories.
Posted by Ric 9/20/00
Jackie Rychel tells me this week is a big
tailgate week! Parents and fans should come as early as 10:30 a.m. to get a good
spot behind the covered stands in the parking lot to the west of the stadium. Pot
luck as usual. There is always lots of food so bring your friends. Look for
flags, balloons and cheerleaders.
Posted by Ric 9/19/00
The new AFCA Division III Top 25 poll has been released. The top eight remain the same. You can see it here.
Also, the Mount Union College Sports Information Department has posted the official game preview for the John Carroll contest. You can read it here.
Posted by Ric 9/18/00
Our recap of Mount Union's victory over Otterbein has been posted in the Headlines section. You can also get to it here.
The Purple Raiders JV squad welcomed Baldwin-Wallace in fine fashion this evening at Mount Union Stadium, defeating the visitors 53-10. I stayed just long enough to see the Yellow Jackets finally crack the end zone with seven seconds left in the game.
Posted by Ric 9/17/00
It was a successful trip to Columbus for Mount Union Saturday night as they posted a 23-point win over Otterbein. I hope to have our game recap tomorrow. Next up is John Carroll as Mount Union celebrates homecoming this Saturday.
Posted by Ric 9/13/00
Jackie Rychel has let me know the same rules
apply for this weeks tailgate party at Otterbein. She says, "Bring
food and come hungry!" Look for the balloons, cheerleaders and a big Mount
Union crowd at the parking lot in front of the stadium. The tailgate party will
begin around 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon with kickoff from Otterbein set for 6:30 p.m.
Posted by Ric 9/12/00
The first AFCA Coaches Poll was released today. Defending National Champion Pacific Lutheran heads the list followed by Mount Union. Baldwin-Wallace debuts at number 15, with John Carroll 16th and Ohio Northern 21st. You can see the entire poll here.
Posted by Ric 9/11/00
The Mount Union College Sports Information Department has posted the preview for the Otterbein contest. You can read it here.
Posted by Ric 9/10/00
I've added ten game photos to the story we have on the 1998 Stagg Bowl played in Salem, VA. You can see them here. Thanks to Bill Gough for the great pictures.
Posted by Ric 9/7/00
First pics of new season!
I've added some pictures taken by Bill Gough during Mount Union's season opening victory over Allegheny to the game story. You can see them here. This picture of Gary Smeck was also taken during the contest.
Posted by Ric 9/3/00
I've posted our story recapping the Purple Raiders opening season victory over the Gators. You can get to it here.
One of the most telling quotes I've read about the game came from Allegheny defensive tackle Joe Rossi, who said,
"It was frustrating. We were throwing everything we had at them and they were still getting 8 and 9 yards a pop." That's a very accurate way of describing just how dominant the Purple Raiders were.
Posted by Ric 9/2/00
Mount Union opened the season with a bang this afternoon with a very impressive victory over Allegheny, dominating every facet of the game. Look for our recap tomorrow.
Also, congratulations to Erik Raeburn on Coe's victory over William Penn 31-19 in his debut as head coach of the Kohawks!