Bobcat Attack - Ohio Football - Smith Named Coach

Ohio Football Topic

Topic: Smith Named Coach

Page: 2 of 4

berniebobcat

General User

Member Since: 11/23/2010

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Post Count: 314

mail

berniebobcat

mail

Posted: 12/18/2024 4:18 PM

spongeBOB CATpants wrote:expand_more

Great news. Now there is no other option other than to pummel JSU and cap off the most successful season in Ohio history.

If I’m not mistaken the Bobcats were undefeated in 1960 and Division II national champions.

Big Willy

General User

Member Since: 12/29/2004

Post Count: 198

mail

Big Willy

mail

Posted: 12/18/2024 4:38 PM

Great news, but not sure this would be the greatest year in Ohio history. In 1968 we were 10-1, MAC Champs, AND ranked in the Top 20.

RSBobcat

General User

Member Since: 8/22/2010

Location: Columbus, OH

Post Count: 4,508

mail

RSBobcat

mail

Posted: 12/18/2024 4:43 PM

This is Great news!

RS Bobcat

OhioCatFan

General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004

Location: Athens, OH

Post Count: 15,977

mail

OhioCatFan

mail

Posted: 12/18/2024 4:45 PM

berniebobcat wrote:expand_more

spongeBOB CATpants wrote:expand_more

Great news. Now there is no other option other than to pummel JSU and cap off the most successful season in Ohio history.

If I’m not mistaken the Bobcats were undefeated in 1960 and Division II national champions.

The official name of the division at that time was the "College Division." What is now FBS was called the "University Division." Strange terminology when schools like Boston University were in the College Division; while Boston College was in the University Division.

The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA

"It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right."

Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org

Athens

General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004

Location: Alexandria, VA

Post Count: 5,496

mail

Athens

mail

Posted: 12/18/2024 7:31 PM

If you didn't see it already the presser with Cromer. She said she completed two rounds of interviews for the HC position.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtnER0qk1eU

Most Memorable Bobcat Events Attended
2010 97-83 win over Georgetown in NCAA 1st round
2012 45-13 victory over ULM in the Independence Bowl
2015 34-3 drubbing of Fiami @ Peden with 25,086 fans
2023 10-7 near shutout of Iowa State @ Solich Field
2025 17-10 defeat of WVU @ Peden in front of 26,740

Jeff McKinney

Moderator

Member Since: 11/12/2004

Post Count: 6,171

mail

Jeff McKinney

mail

Posted: 12/18/2024 7:47 PM

Thanks for posting.

LuckySparrow

General User

Member Since: 10/15/2012

Location: IL

Post Count: 1,832

mail

LuckySparrow

mail

Posted: 12/18/2024 8:33 PM

So pumped for this hire - feels like it hits in all the right places.

A perfect fit both for Smith and Ohio.

What a day at the Convo.....Wow!

Ted Thompson

Administrator

Member Since: 11/11/2004

Location: MAC Play

Post Count: 8,025

mail

Ted Thompson

mail

Posted: 12/18/2024 9:55 PM

Follow Ohio Football recruiting on the BobcatAttack.com football recruiting database.

bobcatgrad

General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004

Location: Nagoya, Japan

Post Count: 353

mail

bobcatgrad

mail

Posted: 12/18/2024 10:25 PM

It was nice to hear about how thorough they were conducting the search to the point they even got input from some of the current players. Very nicely done with no time wasted.

MonroeClassmate

General User

Member Since: 8/31/2010

Post Count: 2,377

mail

MonroeClassmate

mail

Posted: 12/19/2024 9:50 AM

bobcatgrad wrote:expand_more

It was nice to hear about how thorough they were conducting the search to the point they even got input from some of the current players. Very nicely done with no time wasted.

And have faith that this is an UPGRADE in command and perhaps at a slightly lower contract than the predecessor..

Go BOBCATS!

SBH

General User

SBH

Member Since: 12/20/2004

Post Count: 4,752

SBH

mail

SBH

mail

Posted: 12/19/2024 10:19 AM

I thought Julie C. did a great job explaining her choice. Just wish she hadn't joined the conference from a basement utility room with stained ceiling.

Deciduous Forest Cat

General User

DFC

Member Since: 12/20/2004

Location: OH

Post Count: 4,597

DFC

mail

Deciduous Forest Cat

mail

Posted: 12/19/2024 10:26 AM

SBH wrote:expand_more

I thought Julie C. did a great job explaining her choice. Just wish she hadn't joined the conference from a basement utility room with stained ceiling.

i think we would have been better off with a proper press conference and introductory celebration after returning to Athens. Even if they had to wait until the new year.

AlumDadDad

General User

Member Since: 10/18/2015

Post Count: 627

mail

AlumDadDad

mail

Posted: 12/19/2024 11:29 AM

My gut tells me that this is the guy who can take us to the next level. We won't be able to keep him for long, and we'll always have our $ limitations, but I'm very optimistic.

His MACC game plan utterly embarrassed and demoralized a very good defense.

Sometimes events that look bad at first turn out for the better in the long run.

rpbobcat

General User

Member Since: 4/28/2006

Location: Rochelle Park, NJ

Post Count: 3,670

mail

rpbobcat

mail

Posted: 12/19/2024 1:23 PM

TWT wrote:expand_more

If you didn't see it already the presser with Cromer. She said she completed two rounds of interviews for the HC position.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtnER0qk1eU

Is it me or does JC looks very different in the press conference ?

Diamond Cat

General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004

Post Count: 996

mail

Diamond Cat

mail

Posted: 12/19/2024 4:02 PM

Could be Harry Caray glasses?

Ted Thompson

Administrator

Member Since: 11/11/2004

Location: MAC Play

Post Count: 8,025

mail

Ted Thompson

mail

Posted: 12/19/2024 7:27 PM

"I was just glad that it brought a lot of the young guys peace of mind...after the game, they know who their head coach is going to be"

We spoke to some of Ohio's leaders on offense about their reactions to the news of Brian Smith becoming the next head coach of the program pic.twitter.com/ktVjWqMiy1
— WOUB Bobcat Showcase (@BobcatShowcase) December 19, 2024

Follow Ohio Football recruiting on the BobcatAttack.com football recruiting database.

El Gato Roberto

General User

EGR

Member Since: 12/20/2004

Post Count: 1,220

EGR

mail

El Gato Roberto

mail

Posted: 12/19/2024 7:29 PM

Can’t help but love this team.

BuddyLee

General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004

Post Count: 686

mail

BuddyLee

mail

Posted: 12/19/2024 10:24 PM

With the football culture we've built up under Solich and Albin, I'm glad we are continuing trend that with the internal hire of Coach Smith. He seems like a good offensive mind and someone who can connect with the remaining players and be a solid recruiter. I will be interested in who remains from the staff also.

Last Edited: 12/19/2024 10:25:19 PM by BuddyLee

M.D.W.S.T

General User

Member Since: 12/23/2021

Post Count: 3,812

mail

M.D.W.S.T

mail

Posted: 12/20/2024 10:57 AM

Another thing great about Smith, first words out of his mouth were the culture and what Frank and Tim built here. He knows this isn't a rebuild. He's not going to rebuild it. He even says it was built brick by brick. After Tim left he gave out bricks to some players. (I forget the criteria, but its something that has been done for years). He's picking up the mantle and he's ready to go.

I've been banging this drum for a while now, and I'm excited as hell to see what he can do here.

colobobcat66

General User

C66

Member Since: 9/1/2006

Location: Watching the bobcats run outside my window., CO

Post Count: 4,744

C66

mail

colobobcat66

mail

Posted: 12/20/2024 12:27 PM

Of course not much offense

Bobcats1212

General User

B1212

Member Since: 4/10/2022

Post Count: 111

B1212

mail

Bobcats1212

mail

Posted: 12/20/2024 1:25 PM

He’s way more aggressive than Tim. Tim never would’ve went for that 4th and 1.

Brian Smith (No, not that one)

General User

BSNNTO

Member Since: 2/3/2005

Post Count: 3,059

BSNNTO

mail

Brian Smith (No, not that one)

mail

Posted: 12/20/2024 1:44 PM

Well done, Julie Cromer. Smith and Hauser secured. Continuity and momentum safely at Ohio’s back. And a team playing with its hair on fire for Coach Smith in Orlando.