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Just got home and I would like to echo some thoughts I read below concerning the impact of travelling fans. A game like this (rather dreary day, opponent only hoping they can win, a disinterested, distracted home crowd, big underdog even at home) actually can help be turned by enthusiatic fans who travel.

I think the Ohio game was a perfect example of this. The team seemed to respond as they came out onto to the field for both halves to the cheers and I think several times during the game the team/sideline acknowledged fams and/or asked for support. I had no idea where the team even came from locker roomwise, but I was just standing right there when they came out for the second half. Every player handles himself a little differently, but our small party hollered a few encouraging words the team's way and several players acknowledged it immediately.

This may seem small to some, but I think the players (and coaches) very much appreciate this sometimes small (depending on distance) but vocal support on the road. Congratulations to all the fans who made the trip; great job all the way by everybody!

Also in recruiting news, our WR commit from Springfield South Luke Alexander leads the Great Western Ohio Conference in receiving (14 team 2 division big school league). Coming into the Oct. 22 night's game, he had 44 catches for 8 TD's and 21.5 yards per catch. His is a well balanced WR team also as St. Bonaventure bball recruit Nate Miller has similar numbers. I think after a redshirt year, this young man can help.

Lastly, I am told by a very reliable source that we have 11 firm verbal commitments in football as of today- more than any year in recent history (or perhaps any year).

And who knows how many of those 30 recruits Ohio University had in today will now commit to BG .

Go Falcons!

that is pretty good wonder if any of those might be form th big state of Texas

falconfan1 wrote:And who knows how many of those 30 recruits Ohio University had in today will now commit to BG .

Go Falcons!

Not sure I would want guys the Ohio is recruiting coming to BG, if you know what I mean. at

wart, when I saw those 30 recruits walk by me pregame, my only thought was- If we have offered any of these kids, Ohio has no chance with them after today. Even if you want playing time, there is little doubt in my mind that any recruit considering the two schools would have BG over Ohio after that debacle- if he ever would have.

I would imagine we are head to head with them on a couple kids (not a lot). Or should I say WERE head to head. Ohio's recruiting versus the better MAC schools is in trouble. Wow, did they look bad on offense. And take out the two senior safties and senior LB as far as tackling goes.... I guess maybe a defensive player would look.

Shoot, the OU incoming freshemen might have a new coach especially if they lose at Kent this weekend. That new Ohio President might just make a "suggestion" to the AD- who is also on the hot seat.

Go Falcons!