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Bobcats Can’t Hang with Akron Without Campbell
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After a dunk by Akron’s Emmanu Olojakpoke, Bobcat guard Jaaron Simmons picked up the ball, slammed it in his hands and yelled in anger. This was the story of the second half for Simmons and the Bobcats as they lost to the Akron Zips 83-68 Tuesday in James A. Rhodes Arena. Simmons and the Bobcats… Read More
Kaminski Hits Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater in Buffalo
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The Bobcats get their revenge Tuesday night against Buffalo off the hands of Kenny Kaminski, who hit a game-winning buzzer-beater, as the Bobcats beat the Bulls 74-72. Ohio lost to the Bulls in the semi-finals of the Mid-American Conference Championship in Cleveland last season, and clearly revenge is a dish best served cold. Kaminski, who… Read More
Western Michigan Stays Undefeated; Wins MAC Championship Against Bobcats
By: Sean NeidigBy: Mike Rizzo
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In an instant classic Mid-American Conference Championship Game, Western Michigan rows the boat past Ohio 29-23 in front of a record MAC Championship crowd of 45,615 fans. For Ohio, it started off slow. Its first four possessions were plagued by punts and fumbles. The Bobcats first four drives read like this: Fumble, punt, fumble and punt. One… Read More
The Ohio Bobcats Are MAC East Champions
By: Sean NeidigBy: Mike Rizzo
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The Ohio Bobcats are the Mid-American East Conference Champions and will be going to Detroit to play in the MAC title game for the first time since 2011 after defeating Akron 9-3 at Peden Stadium on Tuesday. Even though it is a night for celebration on Court Street, this was a sloppy game for the… Read More
Ohio Has Chance to Win MAC East at Central Michigan
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Ohio has had many injuries on both sides of the ball, and Bobcat coach Frank Solich has been quoted numerous times that Ohio needed this bye week to freshen everybody up. “I’ve said a couple times that going through that kind of a schedule without a break is tough on your football team.” Solich said…. Read More
Ohio’s Threes Too Much For Sam Houston State
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Kenny Kaminski got the ball in the corner behind the three line, shot a contested jumper and hit nothing but net. He then looked at the student section behind him and started bouncing up and down in excitement. This was a familiar scene for the Bobcats in the Convo tonight. Ohio defeated Sam Houston State… Read More
Ohio Cruises in Regular Season Tune-Up
By: Mitchell LyonsBy: Mike Rizzo
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Ohio University Men’s Basketball returned to action with an exhibition game against the Rio Grande RedStorm. The theme all preseason has been defense. Head coach Saul Phillips and his guys have preached that they must get better on defense if they want to reach their goals. That improved defense was on display Saturday when the… Read More
Ohio Battles Buffalo at Home
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The Bobcats are looking to control their own destiny now entering the final weeks of the season. With Ohio winning last week in Toledo for the first time since 1967, they have three games left and all of them are Mid-American Conference foes. Thursday at Peden Stadium Ohio (6-3) will take on Buffalo (2-6), a… Read More
Ohio Faces Tough Offense in First Weeknight Game
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Quinton Maxwell looks like he will be the starter tonight in Toledo, but that does not mean that Greg Windham won’t see time as well. Ohio coach Frank Solich thought Maxwell played well last Saturday but statistically, it did not look like it. “I don’t see that there’ll be a difference in the starting quarterback… Read More
Ohio Football at a Crossroads Heading to Kent State
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Greg Windham could be on his way out as Ohio’s starting quarterback. He was pulled against Eastern Michigan last week after failing to move the ball on offense. Backup quarterback Quinton Maxwell was put in the game and led Ohio to their only passing touchdown in the game with 8:14 left in the fourth quarter…. Read More
Ohio’s Defense Will be Key Against Eastern Michigan
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A young star is in the making for the Ohio Bobcat football team, and it is coming at a perfect time for the Bobcats. Freshman safety Javon Hagan was voted the Mid-American-Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Bowling Green. Hagan managed to have seven tackles, an interception and a forced fumble…. Read More
Ohio Hosts Rebuilding Bowling Green for Homecoming
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It has been an uphill climb for Bowling Green this season. The Falcons are 1-4 and here is why: New quarterback, new coach and over 30 true freshmen on the roster With their eyes on the sight on a Mid-American Conference title, the Bobcats know that no opponent can be overlooked. Even though this is… Read More
Ohio Football Opens Conference Play with Battle of the Bricks
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Ohio will head to other familiar bricks this weekend as they will take on Miami this Saturday in the Battle of the Bricks. Coach Frank Solich indicated that Ohio will most likely be without five of their featured backs: AJ Ouellette, Dorian Brown, Malik Irons, Papi White and Vinny Emanuele. If this is the case,… Read More
Ohio Gets Back on Track with Convincing Win Over Gardner-Webb
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Ohio quarterback Greg Windham saw something in the defense, looked over at wide receiver Sebastian Smith and gave him a hand signal. Windham then evasively flushed out of the pocket and threw a pristine pass to Smith in the right side corner of the end-zone for a touchdown. Smith and the Bobcats never looked back…. Read More
Ohio Looking to Get Back on Track Against FCS Opponent
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Red zone problems still continue to be a tick on Frank Solich’s neck this season and he is not afraid of letting people know about it either. “We have to find a way to put more touchdowns on the board and kick less field goals,” Solich said. “That comes from us as coaches in our… Read More
Ohio Faces Tough Road Ahead Against Tennessee
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Ohio coach Frank Solich knows that the Bobcats have not beaten a ranked team in their 122 years as a football team, but Solich is not worried about that. “I don’t have a goal to go out and beat a ranked football team.” Solich said. “My goal is to win every game and if you… Read More
Ohio Must Avoid Penalties, Red Zone Droughts Against Kansas
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Ohio football coach Frank Solich made it clear on what his team has to avoid going into their game against Kansas. Penalties. Ohio will play the Kansas Jayhawks this Saturday in Lawrence Kansas at Memorial Stadium and Solich’s game plan is to not shoot themselves in the foot. “Number one we can’t hurt ourselves.” Solich… Read More
Greg Windham Confident Heading Into First Start
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Heading into his first collegiate start, Greg Windham is confident and he is not afraid of letting people know about it. When Ohio plays Texas State this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Athens at Peden Stadium, Windham, who has seen action before but not taken the first snap, won’t be afraid. “I’m very confident in… Read More