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I haven't done my game analysis yet since we start our mid-week MACTION this Tuesday. In fact, there isn't even a line I can find on the game yet. At any rate, UB visits Athens. The Bobcats are 3rd in the conference (through 4 conference games) in both offensive scoring and defensive scoring (UB is 2nd in both cats, by the way). Alas, Ohio is last in the MAC (through 4 conference games) in yards allowed (481 yds/games), though second in yards gained per game. A big theme for Ohio has been getting turnovers. OU has gotten 10 turnovers the past four games, but has only turned the ball over twice. Ohio's last game, a 24-17 win hosting NIU, they were outgained by the Huskies, but were more efficient on 3rd down to keep drives moving. The game before that, WMU self-destructed at home versus Ohio. These are WMU second half drives: (they were down 20 - 14 at half) Downs (at Ohio 14) Fumbled punt reception (at WMU 40) Interception (at Ohio 19) Interception (at WMU 12) Interception (at Ohio 34) Downs (at WMU 17) Interception (at WMU 43) Interception (at WMU 25) 2 plays (end of game) Remember...WMU is playing at home in this game against the (from a yards allowed perspective) the worst defense in the MAC. I would suspect that UB will have an opportunity to both move the football and score points against Ohio. When Ohio has the ball, Rourke is the guy. He's been more accurate this year than last and has a higher average yards per completion. Basically, he's just been better. And that isn't even counting his ability to run the football. Rourke runs when he needs to. UB got away with one last week, grabbing victory out of the jaws of defeat when Toledo imploded. But that's why they play the game. We saw a few years ago when UB played at Kent State that, sometimes, the momentum is too difficult to overcome. At any rate, UB has some good skill players and they are always dangerous. UB is getting better each week as guys are learning to play together. Those other games...they are in the past. It is a new team (on both sides of the ball) each week. This should be another high-scoring affair and a close game. I don't see UB getting blown out in this game. Like the rest, one play here or there could make the difference. Go Bulls!

The first '24 boom is a local, Bri Barr-Buday, 6'2 F. I have seen Bri play first hand numerous times...she has good athletiscm for her size and is a tremendous rebounder with a very strong frame for her age. She has expanded her offensive game and range recently and that should only to continue to improve. This could prove to be a very good get. Also, hoping this begins a trend of keeping more Buffalo area players at home. The girls basketball scene in WNY may not have the depth of players as other areas in the region but the top end talent is tremendous, with plenty more younger players in the pipeline.

She recruited good size (especially for the MAC) and good combo players for a broad array of locations: Timberlynn Yeast (5’10” G - Kentucky) Madison Heiss (5’10” SG - Texas) Paige Kohler (5’7” PG - Ohio) Ella Take (6’0” G/W - Ottawa) Jakayla Thompson (5’8” CG - Kentucky) Ella Weaver (6’0” SG/W - Virginia) Paula Lopes (5’8” G - Spain)

I'll probably see you there.