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	September 2001 News
Posted by Ric 9/30/01 I've added Dick Ross's game story of Mount Union's four-touchdown victory yesterday over Ohio Athletic Conference rival Ohio Northern. You can read what he has to say here. We'll have game photographs to add later in the week. Posted by Ric 9/29/01 Mount Union defeated Ohio Northern 31-3 today at Mount Union Stadium with a balanced offense and great defensive play. The Purple Raiders limited the Polar Bears to just 69 passing yards in registering its Ohio Athletic Conference record 61st consecutive regular season conference win. Chuck Moore and Dan Pugh each had more than 100 yards rushing on the afternoon, as the Mount Union offense generated 277 rushing yards and 431 total yards compared to 225 total yards for Ohio Northern. Moore scored two touchdowns, Pugh added one and Jason Candle had a touchdown reception for the Purple Raiders. Rob Adamson completed 14 of 24 passes for 154 yards, two touchdown passes and one interception. Next week Mount Union travels to Marietta in an evening contest with kickoff set for 6:00 p.m. Posted by Ric 9/27/01 I've added 15 photographs from Mount Union's win over John Carroll to our game story. You can see them here. Thanks very much to Carol & Gary McDonald for the great photography and for capturing this wonderful Mount Union win! Posted by Ric 9/26/01 If you would like to purchase a copy of the complete telecast of Mount Union's exciting 33-30 last-minute victory over John Carroll, you can do so by going here. The link takes you to the John Carroll website and provides all the information you need. Cost is $25.00 (which includes shipping and handling) and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Delivery time is estimated at 3-5 days upon receipt of your check. I have received game pictures of the Mount Union - John Carroll contest and will get them uploaded to our story soon. Posted by Ric 9/25/01 The third 2001 AFCA Division III Coaches' Poll was released today. Mount Union remained at the top of the poll with 43 out of a possible 47 first place votes. John Carroll dropped four spots to number 13 following its loss to the Purple Raiders last weekend. This week's opponent, Ohio Northern, along with Baldwin-Wallace, also received votes. You can see the entire poll here. Mount Union's junior varsity football team improved to 4-0 on the season with at 48-6 victory over Malone. The Pioneers scored with four-seconds remaining to spoil the shutout. You can follow the 2001 JV team here. Posted by Ric 9/24/01 The Mount Union College Sports Information Director's office has posted a preview of this weekend's Homecoming game against Ohio Athletic Conference rival Ohio Northern. You can read it here. I've added Dick Ross's game story of Mount Union's exciting last-minute victory over John Carroll. You can read his thoughts here. We'll have game photographs to add later in the week. Posted by Ric 9/23/01 Mount Union defeated Ohio Athletic Conference rival John Carroll last night 33-30 in front of 8,800 standing room only fans at Bearcat Stadium in Bedford, Ohio. The Blue Streaks took a 30-27 lead with 2:13 remaining on a 74-yard touchdown pass from Tom Arth to Brian Shellito. Mount Union then drove 68-yards on 11-plays, with Chuck Moore scoring from seven-yards out with just :26 remaining in the game, to give the Purple Raiders a three-point lead. Mount Union made a number of big plays in the drive, but none bigger than the converted fourth and three from the John Carroll 35-yard line. Rob Adamson found Josh Liddell for seven-yards, but the tightend was sandwiched between two Blue Streak defenders and the ball deflected up into the air. Liddell had the concentration to grab the ball for the reception, convert the first down, and keep the drive alive for the Purple Raiders. Without question, this was one of the biggest and most clutch drives in Mount Union Purple Raider football history. Jose Hose's attempt to send the game into overtime for John Carroll with a 47-yard field goal fell just short as time expired and the Purple Raiders won its OAC record 60th consecutive regular season conference game. Chuck Moore scored three touchdowns in the contest and became the all-time OAC leader in points scored with 366 points. Look for our complete game story and game pictures soon. Posted by Ric 9/19/01 I've added a number of pictures taken by Bill Gough from the sidelines of Saturday's game to our Mount Union - Otterbein story. You can seem them here. Posted by Ric 9/18/01 The second 2001 AFCA Division III Coaches' Poll was released today. Mount Union retained its first place ranking with 45 out of a possible 47 first place votes. John Carroll moved up two places to the ninth spot this week, making Saturday's clash between the Purple Raiders and Blue Streaks a battle between two top ten teams. Baldwin-Wallace, Ohio Northern and Wilmington also received votes. You can see the entire poll here. Mount Union's junior varsity football team defeated Baldwin-Wallace 28-0 last night at Mount Union Stadium. The JV squad is now 3-0 on the season, outscoring its three opponents by a combined 110-6. You can follow the 2001 JV team here. Posted by Ric 9/17/01 The Mount Union College SID's office has posted a preview of this weekend's big Ohio Athletic Conference showdown between Mount Union and John Carroll. You can get to it here. I've added Dick Ross's game story of Saturday's victory over Otterbein. You can read it here. Look for our game photographs later in the week. Posted by Ric 9/16/01 John Carroll is playing its home football games at Bearcat Stadium in Bedford, Ohio this season while Wasmer Field is being remolded. Driving directions from Alliance to Bedford for the Purple Raider - Blue Streak game are as follows: Head north on OH-183 to OH-14. Go west on OH-14 to US-480. Go north on US-480 to US-271. Go north on US-271 to Rockside Rd. Take Rockside Rd. exit and go west to Northfield Rd. Turn south on Northfield Rd. and go to Bedford Stadium, which is located at Bedford High School. Driving directions to all Ohio Athletic Conference opponents are posted at the Mount Union College website. Posted by Ric 9/15/01 Mount Union began Ohio Athletic Conference play this afternoon with a 48-10 victory over Otterbein. The Purple Raiders led 31-10 at halftime, en route to the 38-point win. Rob Adamson had a personal best four touchdown passes, completing 16 of 23 passes for 275 yards. Jason Candle had a personal high six receptions, for 111 yards, including two touchdowns. Chuck Moore again broke the 100-yard rushing mark, with 102 yards on 19 carries, two touchdowns rushing and one receiving. Jason Pugh had 72 yards rushing, 47 yards receiving, and scored one touchdown. Mount Union gained 557 yards while limiting Otterbein to just 143 yards on the afternoon. Next up for the Purple Raiders are the John Carroll Blue Streaks next Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Bearcat Stadium in Bedford, Ohio. Posted by Ric 9/13/01 Mount Union College has reported that as of Wednesday, all Ohio Athletic Conference institutions will resume athletic competition as scheduled, respecting institutional and individual team concerns. There are three conditions which may change the OAC stance. First, if the president declares an official day of mourning at any point; Secondly, if the conference receives word from the NCAA that games in the future should not be played; Third, if there is a change in national events or reactions from this point, the conference reserves the right to change policy. Posted by Ric 9/12/01 The Mount Union junior varsity football team opened its schedule this past weekend with two very impressive road wins. On Sunday, they defeated Thiel 40-6, followed up with a 42-0 victory over John Carroll on Monday. You can follow the 2001 JV squad here. Posted by Ric 9/11/01 The first 2001 AFCA Division III Coaches' Poll was released today to find Mount Union sitting right where it left off in 2000, at number one. The Purple Raiders received 44 out of a possible 47 first place votes, with Rowan second, followed by Wittenberg, Bridgewater (VA), Linfield and Washington & Jefferson. John Carroll debuted at number 11, while Baldwin-Wallace, Ohio Northern and Wilmington also received votes. You can see the entire poll here. Posted by Ric 9/10/01 The Mount Union College Sports Information Director's office has posted a preview of this weekend's Purple Raider Ohio Athletic Conference football opener vs. Otterbein. You can read it here. Posted by Ric 9/9/01 The Mount Union Purple Raiders will get back in action next weekend after enjoying a bye in the schedule yesterday. Ohio Athletic Conference play begins when the Otterbein Cardinals come to Alliance Saturday, with kickoff set for 1:30 p.m. at Mount Union Stadium. Both teams will be 1-0 heading into that contest. Otterbein defeated Mt. St. Joseph last night 56-14, while Mount Union opened its season with a 52-7 victory over Allegheny last weekend. The last time Otterbein traveled to Alliance, Mount Union defeated the Cardinals 44-20. It was October, 16 1999, and the win was number 48 in a row for the Purple Raiders, breaking Oklahoma's 47 game college football win steak. Posted by Ric 9/5/01 I've added 14 photographs from Mount Union's win over Allegheny to our game story. You can see them here. Thanks very much to Carol & Gary McDonald for sending me their photo's taken from the sidelines during the game. Posted by Ric 9/2/01 I've added Dick Ross's game recap of the 2001 football season opener between Mount Union and Allegheny. If you'd like a little history on both colleges, along with a look at opening day, you can read his story here. We'll have pictures from the game to add later in the week. Posted by Ric 9/1/01 The Mount Union Purple Raiders kicked off the 2001 season in a big way today, defeating the Allegheny Gators 52-7. Mount Union opened a 31-point halftime lead, and cruised in the second half. Rob Adamson's debut at quarterback was a success as the junior completed 14 of 22 passes for 285 yards, with three touchdown passes and no interceptions. Jason Candle hauled in five passes for 166 yards and two scores, while Chuck Moore led the ground game, carrying the ball 15 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns. The Purple Raiders recovered one fumble and picked off three passses, one of which was intercepted and returned 15-yards for a touchdown by Matt Campbell. Mount Union has a bye next Saturday before beginning Ohio Athletic Conference play against Otterbein in two weeks. Look for our complete Allegheny game recap soon.