Error Free Football Key To Ohio Homecoming Hopes
Ohio hosts Miami at Peden Stadium on Homecoming Saturday with MAC title hopes. Coach Hess notes avoiding turnovers is crucial as Miami arrives with a stingy defense and 15 game unbeaten streak, while Ohio relies on Lyons’ carries to push for victory.
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Ohio Bobcats face tough MAC test against Miami RedHawks
Ohio University athletic officials stress competition as key to football program. The Bobcats sit 2-2 with strong rushing and defense but pass defense concerns, while Miami leads MAC in total defense and features standout players like Randy Walker and Brad Cousino. A must-win MAC clash looms as coach Hess cites schedule's significance but warns it won’t decide the season.
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Homecoming Happenings at Ohio University Oktoberfest and Parade
Oktoberfest runs until 1 a.m with a bonfire and pep rally at Peden Stadium led by Coach Bill Hess and the Ohio University cheerleaders. A homecoming parade proceeds from East State Street to Convocation Center followed by an alumni luncheon. Football game against Miami at noon. After game buffet at Baker Center and a 9 p.m to midnight dance featuring The Pret s with tickets supporting the School of Music Scholarship Fund.
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Lyons proje cts as top rusher and multi talent at Ohio
The article profiles Toledo native Lyons, a standout college tailback with a 135.5 rushing yards per game pace, poised to break school records. Coach Bill Hess lauds his toughness and versatility while Lyons discusses future plans in personal management, music, and art alongside football.
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Bobcats Running Back L. C. Lyons Reflects On Career and Pro Dreams
Bobcats star L. C. Lyons discusses handling double teams and injuries, his goal of a pro football shot, and his playing style developed on street games in Toledo. Coach Hess praises his work, noting his Kent State 151 yard game as a career highlight.
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Ohio Hall of Fame to enshrine six Saturday
The Ohio University Athletic Hall of Fame will add six new members this weekend five athletes and an administrator in its tenth class. The inductees include KING BRADY FRANK PEG FULLER HAL GRUBER TOM MEVITS DAN RISALITI and BILL ROHR. They will be formally inducted during Homecoming Weekend with a Friday banquet and Saturday ceremony at the Homecoming Game versus Miami of Ohio.
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