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Al Bundy

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Nov 19, 2011 10:11 PM
queencitybuckeye;978902 wrote:Thanks, I stand corrected. Three in the last 20+ years, which is a hell of a lot for a D3 program. But it doesn't mean, as some imply, that it's a D1 program in D3 clothing.
Jim Ballard was in the NFL for a few years in the 90's
Nov 19, 2011 10:11pm
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Nov 20, 2011 8:55 AM
BearBoy69;979801 wrote:I'm still saying Mount could at least hang with Akron i think Ashland may even beat Akron.
Cocaine is a powerful drug.
Nov 20, 2011 8:55am
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Nov 20, 2011 9:27 AM
A lot of times a player is fast enough for D-I but doesn't have the size. Blair Skilliter and Nate Kmic are good examples. Considering how well coached Mount Union is (from just an execution standpoint), they could definitely beat Akron.
I agree with this....not necessarily even40% of the time or beat them like a drum, but it would not be improbable or impossible.

No one chooses D3 over a D1 scholarship offer.
uh, yes they do. From a personal standpoint, if my son did not have a legitimate shot at a pro career I'd choose a full academic ride at UMU over Applacian State or any of a number of D1 schools any day. D3 players do get full rides...they are just not "athletic" scholarships.

By and large, D3 schools cannot compete on an everyday basis with a D1 school as stats prove. BUT Mount Union is not your typical D3 football program, and Akron is a particularly weak D1 school.
Nov 20, 2011 9:27am
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Nov 20, 2011 12:35 PM
No doubt in my mind a couple years ago mount union could beat a lot if the Mac teams. Those teams were loaded with talent . Greg micheli, Nate kmic, Pierre garçon. And add that to a defense that gave up less than 10 points a game. They were extremely talented
Nov 20, 2011 12:35pm
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Nov 20, 2011 1:13 PM
Crimson streak;980522 wrote:No doubt in my mind a couple years ago mount union could beat a lot if the Mac teams. Those teams were loaded with talent . Greg micheli, Nate kmic, Pierre garçon. And add that to a defense that gave up less than 10 points a game. They were extremely talented
Less than 10 points against other D3 teams.
Nov 20, 2011 1:13pm
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Nov 20, 2011 1:52 PM
WebFire;980605 wrote:Less than 10 points against other D3 teams.

Well obviously it wouldn't
be like that against Mac teams. But they could score some points
Nov 20, 2011 1:52pm
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Nov 20, 2011 1:55 PM
Some of you really need to watch more football.
Nov 20, 2011 1:55pm
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Nov 20, 2011 2:54 PM
In person I have seen Akron, Ashland and Mount Union. It is not hard to understand the differences between the divisions. The closest might be FBS to FCS (see UM vs Appy St) , next would be the very elite D3 would be the worst D2.
Nov 20, 2011 2:54pm
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Nov 20, 2011 3:02 PM
Funny thing is despite Mount Union getting a few guys into the NFL there's 11 guys on the field. D1 NCAA players are still D1 athletes, I was recruited to play D3 sports for god sakes and I'm no superstar lol. Akron would win big
Nov 20, 2011 3:02pm
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Nov 20, 2011 3:40 PM
But could Mount Union beat the Colts? Derp.
Nov 20, 2011 3:40pm
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Nov 20, 2011 3:40 PM
justincredible;981008 wrote:But could Mount Union beat the Colts? Derp.
Obviously. By roughly 3-6 touchdowns.
Nov 20, 2011 3:40pm
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Nov 20, 2011 11:02 PM
BearBoy69;979801 wrote:I'm still saying Mount could at least hang with Akron i think Ashland may even beat Akron.
Ashland lost to 5 Division II teams. They aren't beating any D1 teams.

The idea of Mount even being in the game with anyone in Division 1 is just as silly as the idea of a college team beating anyone in the NFL.
Nov 20, 2011 11:02pm
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Nov 20, 2011 11:45 PM
How is this even a question? Mt. Union would not only lose to Akron, they'd lose big. Mt. Union is great for a D3 school, but to put them on the field and play against a D1, it would be ugly for Mt. Union.
Nov 20, 2011 11:45pm
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Nov 21, 2011 12:58 AM
Sonofanump;980374 wrote:Cocaine is a powerful drug.
nah, shrooms are WAY better ;)
Nov 21, 2011 12:58am
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Nov 21, 2011 2:24 AM
Speed is the difference, although I think Mt. Union could beat some of the poorer what used to be 1-AA teams. Mt. Union has D-1 size but not D-1 speed. Michelli was recruited by (I think) Purdue as a safety so they are not without some D-1 talent from time to time. They get a lot of kids who are a little too short OL 6"0 to 6"1 instead of 6'4 to 6'8. Kmic probaby ran a 4.6 or 4.7 not the 4.4 to 4.5 most backs run in D-1. And I agree with the post that the last couple Mt. Union teams are not as good as a few years ago.
Nov 21, 2011 2:24am
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Nov 21, 2011 5:06 AM
^^^

A fair position. Mount Union has had some very quality talent (as described above), and could likely pull of an upset of a lower Division team. Against Akron? Akron picks their score.
Nov 21, 2011 5:06am
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Nov 21, 2011 7:49 AM
0311sdp;982061 wrote:some of the poorer what used to be 1-AA teams.
Remember some FCS Iaa schools are non-scholly. So they would compete against them.
Nov 21, 2011 7:49am
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Nov 21, 2011 8:06 AM
I don't think Mount Union would win, but they may keep it close for 15, 20 minutes. Then Akron takes over. Like others have said, you don't choose D3 over D1 even if the scholly offer @ D1 is $500.
Nov 21, 2011 8:06am
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Nov 21, 2011 9:33 AM
Lol at people giving Mount Union a chance in this game. Akron wins by as many as they see fit, while likely putting alot of Mount players out of the game.
Nov 21, 2011 9:33am
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Nov 21, 2011 10:47 AM
thedynasty1998;978964 wrote:No one chooses D3 over a D1 scholarship offer.
I thought the same thing until my cousin turned down a full ride to Coastal Carolina for baseball because he wanted to play basketball (he ended up playing d3 basketball). Now he regrets doing it.


I am a Mount alum and I think they would lose by 60+. I don't see the problem as general overall speed. The biggest problem is depth. Mount wouldn't have the depth to play against a larger division team (unless they are non scholarship d1-aa) for 4 quarters. The first 10 minutes might be interesting.
Nov 21, 2011 10:47am
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Nov 21, 2011 12:01 PM
BearBoy69;982038 wrote:nah, shrooms are WAY better ;)
This is true.
Nov 21, 2011 12:01pm