Bobcat Bengal Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Is anyone watching this game? Solich's first home game @ Peden is nationally televised on ESPN2.Brings back some memories for me....including the very first play, a kickoff return for a TD against the Bobcats. "Here they go again", I thought.But the Bobcats showed their resiliency, and actually played quality defense against the Panthers.At the end of the 1st half, the Bobcats are up by a FG, 10-7.Hopefully this is the start of a beautiful relationship between Solich and Ohio U.(I'm gonna hafta make my way back for the Homecoming game) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted September 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 WE WON!! WE PULLED IT OFF!!Brynum's 2nd INT for a TD in OT!SOLICH IS A GOD IN ATHENS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 HOLY FREAKIN' JEZUS!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!Did I just see my Bobcats OWN DAVE WANNDSTEDT IN OVERTIME?????????The second-last thing I EVER expect to see flipping channels at 11 on a Friday night is Athens, Ohio, and an OU game.The LAST thing I expect to see flipping channels at 11 on a Friday night is an OU VICTORY!!! F--K YEAH!!!!Holy crap...the Bobcats won...can a Bengals victory be far behind??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 WE WON!! WE PULLED IT OFF!!Brynum's 2nd INT for a TD in OT!SOLICH IS A GOD IN ATHENS!Are we talking about the Ohio Bobcats, and the Pittsburgh Panthers?If so, then wow! Quite an upset, good job to your Ohio University Bobcats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 WE WON!! WE PULLED IT OFF!!Brynum's 2nd INT for a TD in OT!SOLICH IS A GOD IN ATHENS!Are we talking about the Ohio Bobcats, and the Pittsburgh Panthers?If so, then wow! Quite an upset, good job to your Ohio University Bobcats. Yes we are, baby. It's Pitt's 1st 0-2 start since something like 1984 or something...didn't catch the exact year, I was too busy trying to pull my jaw off the floor.But hell, they hired Dave Wannstedt, what did they expect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 AP's Joe Kay...ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- Dion Byrum returned two interceptions for touchdowns, the second one in overtime Friday night that brought thousands of jubilant fans onto the field and gave Ohio coach Frank Solich a stunning victory in his home debut, 16-10 over Pitt.Byrum ran one back 38 yards in the first quarter to get the Bobcats revved. He stepped in front of Tyler Palko's pass in the first overtime and returned it 85 yards untouched, gently placing the ball down once he crossed the goal line.Led by their defense, the Bobcats (1-1) pulled off one of their biggest victories in a generation, providing Solich with a proud moment in the national spotlight. The former Nebraska coach was brought in to rebuild one of the nation's worst football programs.The Panthers, opened the season ranked No. 23 under first-year coach Dave Wannstedt, but have started to 0-2 for the first time since 1984. Next week, they play at Nebraska.Pitt's LaRod Stephens returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, but the Panthers' offense self-destructed behind Palko, a junior quarterback who was 13-of-26 for 120 yards with three interceptions.Before the game, Ohio gave away 10,000 pairs of thunder sticks, 10,000 rally towels and 2,000 T-shirts, commemorating Solich's debut. A Peden Stadium-record crowd of 24,535 slapped the sticks and waved the towels while the Bobcats were introduced to pregame fireworks.Only 13 seconds into the game, the sticks and the crowd went silent after Stephens returned the kickoff untouched.New coach, same old Ohio.There was reason for pessimism. The Bobcats hadn't been on national television since 1969. In the last 35 years, they've had 29 losing seasons, spawning a local tradition. Students go to games, watch the band at halftime, then leave en masse.This time, the Bobcats gave them a reason to stay put.Byrum's interception return tied it, and the Bobcats' only drive of the first half set up Brooks Rossman's 21-yard field goal for a 10-7 halftime lead. The 110-member band played, and everyone stayed.Compounding the Panthers' problems: Right tackle Mike McGlynn and left guard Dominic Williams were hurt on the same play in the first quarter, limping off the field together. McGlynn returned three series later, but it didn't make much of a difference.Palko also struggled against Ohio last year, completing only six passes in a season-opening 24-3 win at Pitt that left the Panthers 7-0 all-time against the Bobcats.He had a chance to tie it after Rossman missed a 32-yard field goal attempt with 2:19 to go. Palko completed 7-of-8 passes on a 70-yard drive to Josh Cummings' 27-yard field goal with 7 seconds left.His only pass in overtime ended it and brought thousands of fans onto the field, waving those thunder sticks while fireworks went off overhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stofa Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 I was flipping back and forth between the Busch race and this game, but I did happen to see all of the scoring, including the brief overtime period. Pitt was awful last week and even worse tonight. Dave Wannstedt is off to an extremely rocky start and he's going to hear it from fans and alumni as soon the team plane lands back in Pittsburgh. The Byrum kid for OU was unreal for the second straight game. Both passes he picked off were poorly thrown, poorly executed and telegraphed bigtime, but it still takes a good eye and good technique to make a QB pay in that situation, and Byrum has both. And he has speed once he gets the ball in his hands. I think they said he returned an INT for a touchdown in OU's first game too, so this kid is off to an incredible start to the season. Congrats to the Bobcats on a big win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 WE WON!! WE PULLED IT OFF!!Brynum's 2nd INT for a TD in OT!SOLICH IS A GOD IN ATHENS!Are we talking about the Ohio Bobcats, and the Pittsburgh Panthers?If so, then wow! Quite an upset, good job to your Ohio University Bobcats. Yes we are, baby. It's Pitt's 1st 0-2 start since something like 1984 or something...didn't catch the exact year, I was too busy trying to pull my jaw off the floor.But hell, they hired Dave Wannstedt, what did they expect! Heh, and correct me if I'm wrong, but the coach they had before Wannstedt was pretty successful wasn't he?I bet that fan base is shouting on message boards and living room couches alike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoDey42 Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 WOW! I just got back from Court Street. Amazing atmosphere in Athens right now. What an amazing game! I've never seen Peden so electric, the crowd was amazing. What a huge win for Ohio! I have no voice right now, what a night!GO BOBCATS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUBengal Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Pumped that OU won, not only because I can not stand pittsburgh but I have family that went to OU. I am so pumped, just shows how overrated U of Pittsburgh is every year and also Wanstedt as well(spell check). I know I'm from WVU but damn, Pitt sucks right now, which is not a bad thing to see. As long as my Mountaineers and Bengals(Possibly OSU) win then I'm a happy man. Go OU and go Ohio teams(except the Browns obviously). Lets Go Mountaineers and Lets Go Bengals. p.s. If any of you go to a WVU rival school I have no beef with you, just rooting for my teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 The Byrum kid for OU was unreal for the second straight game. Both passes he picked off were poorly thrown, poorly executed and telegraphed bigtime, but it still takes a good eye and good technique to make a QB pay in that situation, and Byrum has both. And he has speed once he gets the ball in his hands. I think they said he returned an INT for a touchdown in OU's first game too, so this kid is off to an incredible start to the season. Dion Byrum definitely good at jumping the short routes. Play like that might get him looked at as a NFL nickel. I beleive they said he was low 4.3 in the 40, which he sure looked like on the 85 yd TD Int., and he has some size to him for a CB.Hard to believe how awful the Pitt offense was considering they got some skill players in Greg Lee and Erik Gill plus their RB ain't bad and the QB is experienced. Wannstedt should've had his head set tuned in to the announcer who said they ought to use Lee out of the slot because he'd be open every time, but Pitt kept splitting him wide. I'm thinking Wannstedt will have a short stop at Pitt (3yrs).It was refreshing to see a jubilant mob rush the field to celebrate. No doubt the fans will love Solich for the rest of the year no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoDey42 Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 I still can't believe we pulled that game off! I just watched the ending again and am still amazed. How did that last play not make the SC Top 10? Dion's first INT made #6, but that last play was amazing. I'm sure the next home game vs. Kent State will be at least close to a sell-out.Check out the shirts from the College Book Store:After the Solich hiring:After the win last night: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted September 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Wow.They're SERIOUS up there about Solich.I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 wow maybe that n.d. crushing of pitt isnt that impressive then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 PPG columnist calls loss to Ohio one of the sorriest moments in the history of Pitt athletics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoDey42 Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Wow.They're SERIOUS up there about Solich.I have no idea. Just step one foot back into Athens and you'll know how crazy people are about Frank. You can't go anywhere without seeing his face. Banners, Shirts, Billboards, TV commercials, Pepsi trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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